Diary Entry 6- Editing

We have started editing clips together it seems to be going well although we had to cut a few shots due to the time limit and continuity.

Pre Production- Character Bio's

Murder Case Bio

This is our character bio, we had it done it a few days ago and handed copies round to the actors as well as the script so they could get in role and practise. We have just got round to uploading it to our blog however

Diary Entry 5-Filming day two- scene 1

It went well we forgot to white balance the first couple of shots but realised and quickly re shot them. We finished comfortably within the time we were allocated for filming and are happy with what we have produced.

Pre Production-Recce's of shooting locations

Recce 1- Scene 2

Location Name: Owl End Stukley

Toilets: Close by in actors house who lives in street.

Parking: Actors Drive only one space required

Permit Required: No

Sound- Exterior: Locals and cars

Film Friendly Neighbours: Yes

Lighting: Street lights

Electrical sockets: N/A

Conformation from owners: Yes

Any public interference: Locals or cars passing

Disturbs Business: No

Photographs: 

Land Owners:  Vaughn Duckworth and Council

Access: Yes

Health + Safety: Passing cars

Recce 2-Scene 1

Location Name: Manor Pub Alconbury

Toilets: Yes within pub

Parking: N/A

Permit Required: No

Sound Exterior: Locals and cars

Sound Interior- Small buzz from light, sound from owner working in background

Film friendly neighbours: Yes

Lighting: Lighting kit, tungsten lighting and natural lighting

Electrical sockets: Yes

Conformation from owners: Yes

Any public interference: No

Disturbs business: No as pub is shut at the time of the shoot

Photographs:

Land Owners: Ryan Kitson

Access: Yes

Health + safety risks: Lighting can be dangerous if used incorrectly however Charlie has done a lighting workshop and has gained a lighting certificate.

These Recces were completed a couple of days ago before we filmed to check the locations were suitable. However we only just got round to uploading it to the blog

Diary Entry 4-Production Filming- Scene 2

We filmed scene 2 today. It went very well and actors put in very good performances. We have added in some new shots as on the day we realised it would look better if we changed a few shots and added a few new ones in. We came across one problem where some shots came out blurry distorting the actors head when they moved so we re did those shots. We also changed some of the costumes around as some of them fitted different actors better and gave them a better representation of the character what we were looking for

Pre Production - Certificate

Charlie's lighting certificate

This is Charlies lighting certificate and he will be able to use the lighting kit now in the pub scene where I will be directing.

Lighting - workshop

From doing the lighting workshop we have learned how to use the lighting equipment safely and effectively. We have learned how to create shadows and silhouettes and where the best place to put the light is for different shots. This does not entitle us to use the equipment however. As only one of us will need to use the lighting kit Charlie has gained a lighting certificate which allows us to book the lighting kit out and use it. This is important as lighting is a huge part of film noir helps reveal things about a character and helps set the mood.

Pre Production - Production Schedule

Murder Case- Production Schedule

Pre production - Shot list

Pre production-Storyboard

Diary Entry 3-Locations for filming update

Yesterday I went into the bar we wanted to use and we have secured the location for Saturday
10 30am -11 45am. This is easily a long enough amount of time as we only have six shots we need to film in there. Also the bar is near my house so the actors, team and gear can be there before hand and is walking distance. Also after searching around for a place to film our street scene we have found a place in Great Stukley that has an old feel to it that fits into the era we are shooting as well as street lights in the right places as well as turn-offs.Two of the actors in our film live down that road so the house can be used for a restroom and a place to prepare before hand.

Diary Entry 2-Location for filming

Me and Charlie have decided on a place we think is the most suitable to shoot the bar scene which equates to about the first half of our film. As it is going to be in a pub it needed to be somewhere we both could get to easily as it may require shooting at very early hours before the pub opens as it will probably have to be done on the weekend. So we decided to use the best pub to use was one in Alconbury as I live in Alconbury it is suitable. Although we have not done a recce on the location yet I am familiar with the location and think it will be suitable. Also the owner of the pub is a family friend so we should be able to get permission to film there.

Diary Entry 1-Changing the script

We have changed around half of our script and story line due to the fact that after explaining our idea to fellow media students and receiving their reaction and feedback that it was not a strong enough first script and that the story line needed changing. Also we needed to pay close attention to the language we used in order to make sure it did not sound to modern and was suitable for the 40's american setting we had chosen.

Murder Case

Behind the Door