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Production photo’s “Spitting Image”

Editing

I aim to master the editing technique of jump cutting. If I had to mark myself currently I would give myself a 2/ 10 because I am obviously aware of how it works and visually looks I am just yet to give it a go. My plan of action is to use test footage which I will film and practice the editing technique before filming the actual film and leaving editing till last minute with little to none practice. I aim to do this as the editing of the short film will use this technique throughout and is what will really carry the film through.

Because I will be working from home I also aim to learn the functions of Adobe Premier Pro as I have downloaded it and want to further my knowledge and understanding of editing software’s other than Final Cut Pro as I want to gain more skills for future potential jobs.

I edited the test footage on Adobe Premier Pro and have messed about and experimented with the technique for about a week, working from home. Firstly, I enjoy Premier Pro and think I am converting from Final Cut Pro. This is because you don’t have to transcode any footage and can use the footage straight from the SD card, you don’t have to render until the end, the layout itself is more simple and it is more basic and easier to use overall. However, when using the color correcter/ grading/ RGB curves I did find it harder to use than Final Cut. So, the jump cut technique… I did research into short films which used this style also using the monologue and after having meeting with Sam Hailles he suggested for me to watch the short “About A girl”. I thought it was great and was similar to what I was going for in terms of techniques. I practiced jump cutting and found this a massive benefit and am now really excited to edit the final piece. Overall, this has excited me further and now the ‘once words on paper’ is now coming to life and I can really see it forming.

Casting/ Auditioning

A weakness I want to address and really prove upon and grasp a real understanding is the audition process and casting. This is something I am very interested in and have already started to build up contacts on a database from home collecting actors details so that I can use these for future references and roles. So the casting process is something important and definitely something I want to improve upon. I am taking the opportunity of the casting of the short film to really test and see what works. I would mark myself a 4/10 for casting as I have been to some before and know what is asked, however I’ve never undergone the process from the other side of the camera.

I researched, organised and prepared the auditiong process and was therefore excited to go forward with it. So first of all I learnt that I had to be friendly, welcoming, allowing them to feel comfortable in my presence and keep it rather informal yet professional at the same time. To make them feel comfortable and for other obvious reasons I would talk firstly about myself and what I was about and what they were auditioning for as well as the production schedule and so on. I would have the camera previously set up for me to look back on when making the final decision. I asked them to say their name in front of the camera and then do this trick where I ask them to just “look straight into the camera for me a second”. By doing this you can really tell whether or not someone is going to be comfortable in front of the camera. If they start being hesitant, asking why or feeling shy about it then you know that’s how they will probably be on set. If they look down the camera no problem until you say so then it is apparent that they are confident and good at taking direction. It was important for me to cast someone confident as improvisational skills would be necessary and the character JACK is a loud, Jack- the – Lad type boy. I asked the actors to read through the script having Louis stand in to do other read- ins and then asked them to act to the camera and work on how subtle movements mean a lot in film as opposed to theatre- which a lot of them were from.

Over all the casting process was a great success and I learnt a lot. If I was to do it again I would definitely think of more workshop ideas and practical tasks other than the actor acting out some of the script.

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Script writing

Developing ideas is something original and cannot be taught, however, script writing and using particular software's is definitely something that can be practised in advance for any future jobs. When writing the first draft of “spitting image” I simply started with a breakdown and outline of what was going to happen using an A line and B line- meaning that there would be two stories which would carry the journey of the short. I then expanded from this and began to write the script but I didn’t use the correct format and began to write on a word document. So, the idea was there but the format was incorrect. This proved difficulty when stand- in actors did a script read through so I practiced using online programmes such as Celtx and Raw script online which were easy after getting the hang of. Through practice, not only with spitting image development but other short films idea’s I wrote for the sake of practicing script writing I have definitely improved my skills from a 1/10 to a 7/10. This didn’t as much take hours but only took the me to gain the right knowledge needed to undergo tasks such as scriptwriting in the correct format. I have ensured that in my Drama Planning portfolio I have supplied the very first copy of my script to the last (approx. ten scripts later) and the scripts are evident in the progress and development they have undergone.

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Pitching

The weakness I wanted to address was my pitching because I feel as if I rushed myself last time and need to learn to take a breath before I start and make sure I make my points clear ensuring that I have best chance possible for getting my short film idea green lit and short listed so that I can actually go on to produce and create it. My pitching I would mark myself as a 4/10 so far.

I am going to make sure that instead of using powerpoint I will the online software prezi as it is more visually appealing and allows you to be more creative. This is helpful as I am really wanting to engage the audience. Not only this but I will write the most suitable script like pitch I can work from and memorise for when it comes to presenting my film idea. I will then practice in front of different people and obtain feedback so I know what works and what to improve on.

After undergoing these exercises I found that they really paid off. I did my final pitch which got marked and I got green lit and, therefore, short listed to create my short film “spitting image” which I was massively happy with. If I hadn't of practiced my pitch and the clear understanding and logistics behind it I am unsure whether it would have been successful as it was. I was confident and prepared when I presented my pitch and this was down to organisation and working upon something I knew I needed to and it really paid off. Now, if I had to I would score myself 8/10 on my pitching skills.

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Drunken Butterflies – Review and director Q & A

Fresh off its premiere at the Hackney Picturehouse in London last month ‘Drunken Butterflies‘ written and directed by, Garry Sykes, is an indie drama that explores youth culture in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The film opens with a colourful scene of reveal as a group of teenage girls chirp about the previous nights trespasses’. The leader of the pack is quickly established as feisty Tracy Bell, played by

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Unconditional Rebel

Written and directed byFrench filmmaker Guillaume Panariello “Unconditional Rebel” music video

https://vimeo.com/118738368

A music video shot in 1000 fps!

Shot at 1000fps in 4K in one single take in a car at 50km/h which only took 5 seconds to film the full three and a half minute video.

“It is a real video performance that we produced with the talented director Guillaume Panariello and our equally amazing VFX Supervisor Benoit Maffone. When we started to discuss a traveling Flex 4K with 80 actors in 5 seconds, the perplexity reigned. We embarked on a lot of prep work in a 3D animation software placing all the characters in the right place at the tempo and possible camera movements. Seeing the animation, we said that the result could be huge. We filmed Sunday, November 3 in a plain in Crau, so it is a video in slow motion, a sequence shot traveling in front of 80 extras arranged along nearly 80 meters of a small road in the middle of nowhere in an industrial area. Filmed at 1000 frames/second with a Phantom 4K onboard a car going 50 km/h, the shooting lasted 5 seconds.”

Here’s behind the scenes if you wanna check it out on the siska’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1531416613787300

http://nofilmschool.com/2015/02/mesmerizing-music-video-shot-single-take-1000-fps

The shortest shooting ever.

Written & directed by Guillaume Panariello

Cinematography by Thomas Rames

Visual effect by Benoit Maffone (La Planète Rouge)

Produced by VLB Recordings & La Planete Rouge : laplaneterouge.fr Music by siska : facebook.com/siskasoundofficial

This is a real video performance, a slow motion video, a sequence map with a traveling in front of 80 extras placed on 80 meters along a little road, lost in an industrial area. Filmed at 1000 frames/second with a Phantom flex 4k from a car driven at 50km/h, the shooting took 5 seconds for a 3'30 video: a living and dreamlike mural.

Time Management

“Work SMART rather than hard.” Working SMART means working efficiently and being able to measure your work load rather than working hard.

SMART: think about the situation by using brain

Hard: using resources but not thinking about its efficiency

How to manage a work load?

Make a calendar

Prioritise work

TO DO list

Advantages:

Focus mind on important objectives

Less likely to forget

Helps order thoughts

Saves time

Don’t have to keep it all in your head

Have control

Record of what you have done/ doing/ need to do

Always have something to work on

Develop own “to do” list:

TO DO:

GENERAL | CALL | EMAIL|

DATE

PRIORITY

What to do?

Set goals (PPA’s)

Specific SMART objectives

Prioritise

To do list

“DO NOT PROCRASTINATE”

Work load will build up

What is procrastination?

Laziness

Non- motivated

Lack of understanding

Mental block

To deal with it:

Ask for help

Think of the bigger picture

Motivate self

What to do with work?

Break down tasks- therefore more achievable.

Prioritise tasks to achieve goal; more likely to succeed

Agreeing time scales

Discuss individual strengths and weaknesses

Create to do list

Must be achievable

Communicate with peers- agree if things are achievable

Everybody involved in project agrees that the objective(s) is/ are achievable- to avoid work not being completed

Resources

Identify lack

Purpose

Set yourself goals (What is the team strategy?)

What your delivery’s are? (Team objectives)

Create a schedule

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Lost in Translation (2003) - Directed by Sofia Coppola

DB ARTICLE!!!

http://www.thefancarpet.com/reviews/drunkenbutterflies

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STORYBOARD

With our short film idea's just having been pitched finally I am hoping that my idea will get green lit. Having enjoyed the pre- production process but knowing that I need to improve upon my sketching ability when coming to storyboarding I decided to look up professional storyboards and see how it's done professionally. What I found is worth sharing so take a look and learn, I'll list them in order of appearance but see if you can guess them before looking:

Watchmen

The Red Shoes

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Aliens 3

Star Wars

Balde Runner

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Taxi Driver

Ratatouille

1.4

Recently I got a 50mm prime lens 1.4fs which I have wanted for ages. Prime qualities are that it has a 50mm focal length and a fast F1.4 maximum aperture, as well; it is micro- type USM autofocus with full-time manual override. It has a superb quality, two high- refraction lens elements and the colours are stunningly captured. The contrast is excellent, amazing sharpness and the bokeh is simply stunning.

This lens was introduced in 1993- the year I was born- which can be seen as coincidence right? No, well anyways I love this lens and is my favourite one at the moment and I can’t seem to put it down.

With no current projects lined up I decided to do a mini film with a friend as I couldn’t wait to test out the lens. Another benefit apart from testing out the lens was to test how the smallest movement on a person’s face such as a slight movement of the eyes can illustrate an emotion. Using a tripod and Canon 60d I began experimenting with close ups and focusing techniques.

Altogether I have learned that the 1.4 prime is a beautiful lens like I anticipated however it is quite difficult to focus especially when wide open in comparison to using the 50mm F1.8. This lens is great for close ups and really suits my style as a filmmaker and can see myself using this lens for a long time. This lens is a beauty; if you have your own DSLR then you NEED this lens. That’s it.

Lay down the boogie and play that funky music

Today I had a thought: How is it that Soul & Funk music is still alive and kicking now when music is an ever evolving industry and progresses every single day?

Instead of trying to answer the question myself I thought why not make a documentary about it and ask those who are interested and keen to share their opinions. So tonight I’ve done a call across social media asking if anybody would like to get involved and I got a great response so have decided to get this (one- woman so far) production on the go. Within three hours I have secured my interviewees for a shoot next week and now need to think about the structure of how I want my documentary to pan out, the questions which are going to be asked, possible locations, equipment to be used and when to book it out, possible other crew members and whether they’ll be needed and other ongoing factors. This is something which I am really excited to work on and need to think creatively about the style and approach in depth.

I tell myself to always have something to work on externally of college and so this will be my next project. The great response has gave me the confidence already that this is going to be an exciting production to work on and so I will start on more work now… I will update my blog when I have progressed more…

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Director David Lynch discusses the meaning of ideas and what inspired Blue Velvet in our latest interview on The Talks.

The next step to Level 6

It’s getting to the time where I need to make a decision on where I want to do my final year of my degree. Having to make three decisions is what’s proving difficulty but what’s proving to be a simple task is deciding my first choice- Manchester Metropolitan. This choice comes without any hesitation or tough decision making as I’m solely set on going here. There are two courses at Manc Met which I can get involved with: one being Media & Film studies and the other Filmmaking. With already an idea in head as to which course I was warming to the most I had to do research on the both to make sure I was going to choose the most suitably appropriate course for myself. Initially I was correct and Filmmaking @ Manc Met is the course I definitely want to apply for as my first choice.

Excluding obvious reasons for wanting to go to Manchester Metropolitan such as it being the school of arts, the course I’m wanting to undergo allows you to work as either an individual film artist or take on a role within part of a production team. The course has its own online cinema which allowed me to see some of the work in which students have been involved with and I was impressed and can see myself working to the same standards and styles. In year 3 you are given a choice to develop yourself to a professional standard either in documentary, screen drama or artist film which appealed to me as there’s a choice of what you want to specialise in and gives you the freedom to advance your knowledge in your chosen area.

After looking into the requirements for what is needed to be accepted onto the course I have realised that I need to work to my best ability to succeed and also keep my blog up and start thinking about creating a show reel. I am excited to pursue my career and taking it from now to the next level next year at hopefully Manchester Metropolitan.

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