Media Blog: January 2016

Tuesday 26 January 2016

Short Film: Opening Font

Within the design aspect of my blog, I need to find a suitable font for the opening sequence of my film. The opening is dark clouds, therefore I am assuming I will need something which is bold.

Bebas Neue Font - Dafont

Steelfish Font - Dafont

Worthwhile Font- Dafont

Futurist Fixed Width - Dafont

Now that I have my top four fonts, I will apply these to the opening scene and record which one I like the best.

Tuesday 12 January 2016

Short Film Planning: Script Ideas

A few weeks ago I posted my first draft of the script I created for Abigail's first monologue. Since then, I have altered the idea and I want to have Abigail state in the beginning that she has this one anonymous friend as this will be easier explaining the story as opposed to filming it out and the audience getting confused.

The above monologue will be what Abigail says at the beginning of the film. The next monologue will be spoken by Jacob when he is messaging Abigail in his room.

Sunday 10 January 2016

Filming Day 7: The train station

I recently went on a trip from Edinburgh to Newcastle with the Lewis, II thought this would be a good time to film the flashback scene where Jacob is travelling to the harbour the first time that he comes across the girl who is looking over the edge. This is also the scene where Jacob was ready to jump off the bridge but because he saw her, he stopped.

Saturday 9 January 2016

Filming: Day 6

Today, I decided to film a scene of Abigail and her friends just to add in a bit more about her for the audience. The filming went really well and next time I go out to film I am going to be filming the scene of Jacob laying down some flowers at the site where she died.

Monday 4 January 2016

Filming: Day 5

Today, I went down to Hebburn Harbour with Taylor and Lewis to film all the outdoor scenes that Abigail and Jacob are in. I was really pleased with how well today went, I loved the lighting, I feel like it set the mood perfectly.

Sunday 3 January 2016

Filming Day 4 - Lewis's filming

Today, I filmed indoors for Lewis' scene where Jacob is texting Abigail. It went pretty well and I really like how some of the shots have came out. Here is a few pictures from today's filming!

Target A

To achieve my target my research, planning and evaluation must be detailed, effectively communicated and presented digitally, using a wide variety of formats. I need detailed
research into similar products and target audience and to show the process of planning by including excellent work on shotlists, drafts, storyboards,scripts, locations and props. I need to show full evidence of the research and
planning informing the construction process. My
evaluation must reflect my excellent understanding of forms and conventions, an understanding of the use of new media throughout the stages of production, the way my ancillary and primary tasks combine effectively. There will be an
excellent understanding of the significance of audience feedback. My production work, across the formats, will demonstrates excellent creativity and imagination as I seek to make them as convincing as possible and it will also
reflect my mastery in technical skills such as controlled use of the camera, attention to framing, variety of shot sizes, close attention to mise-en-scène, appropriate transitions and use of sound.

Target A