Post 7-Additional Pre-production Documentation

Before my group and I started to film our production, we thought it was important to visit our location beforehand to get a sense of the space we could use and so we are more prepared for when we visit it when we start filming.

Location Reece

As a group we visited the location we were going to be filming at. We took photographs from different perspectives to get an idea which is the most effective in terms of lighting and sound for our preliminary task.

In the first scene, we will be shooting outside so of course our main source of light is from the natural light, so any artifical lighting will not be an issue here. Also, because of the unfortunate building site which is situated right next to our location where we are filming, we will need to take into account any atmospheric sounds which could possibly disrupt the scene, even though no dialogue is being exchanged at this point. Before filming we will need to do some final checks, such as making sure the camera is fully charged because there are no electrical supplies at this location. The main reason why we chose this specific location is because there is plenty of space to capture a wide variety of camera shots which could be effective for this scene. It is also appears in a deserted place which adds to the tension of the 'bully'.

In the second scene it was shot in a small room which is situated before the main classroom. There is plenty of artifical lighting in here, however I don't think this will be needed because there is natural light coming through the door of entry. Also, because this is set inside there will be no outside noise which could interfere with the shooting, however a little of this would act to it being more atmospheric and realistic. On the other hand we will be including non-diegetic sound so this shouldn't be an issue.

A problem which could arise in this setting is the lack of space. The picture on the left is the furtherest which the camera could go so obviously before filming we will have to test out different camera angles in order to get what we want in shot effeicenty.

This setting is ideal for filming because there is plenty of natural light coming from both sides of the classroom, so providing artifical light should not be a problem. The fact that there is plenty of room to film is going to make it more easy to film different camera angles and shots, and we have the option to move around props to suit us. In contrast, the big space could be an issue because of the echoe which will occur when the actresses are exhanging dialogue. Even though the range of windows is beneficial in terms of lighting, it can be an issue because of the outside noise, especially when there is a building site situated right next to the classroom, which is not controlled, will interfer with the effect of the scene. Incase the camera goes out of charge in the middle of filming, there are more than 1 main power socket so worrying about charging the camera fully will not be an issue, even though I think we will take that precaution anyway. I believe the main reason for choosing this location is because of the wide space to perform a variety of camera shots such as tracking and tilting which are both used in the production.

Risk Assessment

This is essential because it is helpful to identify potential issues and then take precautions in order to avoid them.

I have identified quite a few risks which are in the classroom where we will be mainly filming. The fact that there are several wires which are connected to the computer in the room is a potential risk so I will have to do something to reduce the risk of injury. Before filming, I will move the wires to the side of the room so they are not in the way for when the cast are walking across the room, although we are not shooting near there so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. As stated before in the Location Reece,there are several plug sockets which are going to be useful when filming, however they can be a dangerous source if not taken seriously. In order to be safe, I or the rest of the crew will not spill any liquids near the electrical appliances including the computer in the room, so we will make sure to make any drinks away from them. There is a radiator in the classroom which will have to be turned off by me or any member of the group so none of us will burn ourselves. However, this will not be a prority of issues because this is on the other side of the room which will not be used in filming so this should not be an issue. Before filming, we will identify within the group where the fire exit is in case of a fire.

Mise-en-scene

This table above shows all the features of the miss-en-scene within the production of our preliminary project.  These features include the props that will be used in the production, the lighting which could effect the shot and the overall effect of the scene and also costume and make-up which portray a certain image to the audience of what type of person the character is and to get a feel what the production is about.

Cast, Crew and Equipment list:

Cast:
HANNAH - Hannah Findlay-Bada

LAURA - Laura O'Brien

Crew:
Camerawoman - Sabene Wilkin
Editor - Sabene Wilkin, Laura O'Brien and Hannah Findlay-Bada
Clapperboard worker - Sabene Wilkin 

Equipment:

Video Camera

Tri-pod

SD card

Charger for the camera battery

Clapperboard