Preliminary exercise: film scene
Task: Create a scene from either a horror or coming of age drama genre film.
Length: 1-2 minutes
Equipment: Your own camera, smart phone or sign out a school Canon SLR.
Groups: None. You MUST work individually. However, other people can act in the film or operate equipment (e.g. camera, sound) as long as they are directed by the candidate submitting the work.
What your film needs to include
Content: Your scene must include at least two characters that either reinforce or subvert stereotypes.
Camerawork: You must include an establishing shot, long shot, medium shot, close-up, extreme close-up, over-the-shoulder shot and either a high or low angle shot. You also must include both fixed camera (tripod) shots and camera movement (e.g. handheld, tracking, pan etc.)
Editing: You must include match-on-action, shot-reverse-shot and adhere to the 180 degree rule.
Sound: You must include dialogue and/or voiceover, non-diegetic sound (e.g. music), diegetic sound (e.g. dialogue, ambient sound, foley sound/SFX).
Mise-en-scene: iconography to establish genre - actor placement/movement, costume and make-up, props, setting etc.
Deadlines *STOP PRESS* deadlines extended due to PPEs
Planning deadline: Wednesday 20 June
Filming deadline: Wednesday 27 June
Final deadline: Wednesday 4 July
Important note: you will submit this film for the 2018 Media Awards.
Research and planning tasks
Create a blogpost called 'Research and planning' and complete the tasks below. First, watch this clip on the mistakes beginner filmmakers make - it will help you identify the errors to avoid when planning and shooting your film.
There are loads more tips and tutorials from Darius Britt (D4Darius on YouTube) that we would recommend watching as part of your research and planning. These include:
Now complete the following tasks:
1) State the genre you have chosen - horror or coming of age drama. coming of age drama.
2) Choose at least five films in your selected genre and watch the trailer and one scene from each film. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene.
.designer clothing
.flashy cars
.crane shots over northwest London
. non diegetic music in between each scene or to follow the story. e.g. when he starts selling narcotics
. the clothing is urban
.the way they speak
. expensive cars
.close up on guns which are enigma codes.
. displays the change from kids to adults and how the choices they make determine their lifes.
Menace II Society Trailer
.urban clothing
.focuses on violence and how the hood is.
. close up on guns
.its based in the projects
American Gangster Official Trailer
.classy clothing (rich)
. shows how peoples life can change
.the editing glamorises illegal activities e.g. zooming in on the cocaine then the money
3) Write a 250 word statement of intent for your film scene. This should follow AQA's guidance (look in your coursework booklet) and clearly lay out how you will use media language to meet your brief. You should also discuss what representations you plan to create (either reinforcing or challenging stereotypes) and how your scene would appeal to an audience.
im planing to make a 60 second production and i will try to show how an average person from an urban environment whos trying to make it into a sports career basketball. although, hes surrounded by bad people who do things which are illegal, hes trying to live a good life and avoid all problems of such. this will be shown by their attitudes and way of speaking which will be through diegetic sound and mise en scene which will show how successful their lifestyle of criminal activities have done. although, his background stops him from searching for his success hes determined to prove everyone wrong and make it out of the "hood". this will show how stereotypes aren't also right as people do try escape certain environment to have a better life and that people who are in certain environments get treated differently.
this opening scene starts in a school where he goes towards a basketball court and gets stopped by some "roadmen" who know. they try encourage him to become a bad life as thats the only way to live in the urban city. however, he declines their offer although they put him down. i will be using non diegetic music which will be urban music at a low volume as there'll be diegetic sound of the characters talking. whilst hes walking there'll be an over the shoulder shot that will show the people on the side and their movements. whilst they talk i will add a shot reverse shot.
he keeps training and becomes better and better. from practising his skills, layups, shots everything just to become someone and make it out of the hood. when hes training i will use non diegetic sound (motivational urban music maybe meekmill) and this will be presented in a montage form.
the idea of this is to represent that the "hood" is shown to lead you in one way which is a bad lifestyle and no matter how hard you try it wont be possible to escape. however, this displays a persons motivation to chase his goal and succeed in life and he grinds everyday to practise to show his talent. after, proving himself he finally makes it. this shows that no matter who puts you down and your limitations in life, you can still be able to achieve what u want if u work hard for it.
4) Write a script for your film scene. You'll find guidance for writing a script in the BBC Writers' Room (click on the Script Library to read real examples of professional scripts).
me : ( walking to the basketball court) yo.
people; yo
Guy1: you still trying for that basketball thing? wake up!
Me: (walks away)
guy2: why dont you come work for me?
Me: (stops) nah im good.
Guy2: i can make you 15 bags in a week. forget all this basketball stuff. your'e from here... a bad environment. whos gonna scout you?
me: nah its cool. (walks on)
(music)
shows training in the courts (20 seconds)
(dissolve) showing the jersey with the number on it (fade away)
5) Storyboard at least five key shots from your scene, take a photo of the storyboard and upload it to your blogpost. What visual style are you trying to create? Storyboard sheets are available in DF07.
6) Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here.
over the shoulder
close up
match on action
longshot
medium shot
extreme close up
pan
establishing
pov
7) Plan your mise-en-scene: what iconography are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting. basketball, hoop, causal wear(urban), car park, basketball court,
8) Plan a shooting schedule that will ensure everything is filmed by Wednesday 27 June. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location.
Task: Create a scene from either a horror or coming of age drama genre film.
Length: 1-2 minutes
Equipment: Your own camera, smart phone or sign out a school Canon SLR.
Groups: None. You MUST work individually. However, other people can act in the film or operate equipment (e.g. camera, sound) as long as they are directed by the candidate submitting the work.
What your film needs to include
Content: Your scene must include at least two characters that either reinforce or subvert stereotypes.
Camerawork: You must include an establishing shot, long shot, medium shot, close-up, extreme close-up, over-the-shoulder shot and either a high or low angle shot. You also must include both fixed camera (tripod) shots and camera movement (e.g. handheld, tracking, pan etc.)
Editing: You must include match-on-action, shot-reverse-shot and adhere to the 180 degree rule.
Sound: You must include dialogue and/or voiceover, non-diegetic sound (e.g. music), diegetic sound (e.g. dialogue, ambient sound, foley sound/SFX).
Mise-en-scene: iconography to establish genre - actor placement/movement, costume and make-up, props, setting etc.
Deadlines *STOP PRESS* deadlines extended due to PPEs
Planning deadline: Wednesday 20 June
Filming deadline: Wednesday 27 June
Final deadline: Wednesday 4 July
Important note: you will submit this film for the 2018 Media Awards.
Research and planning tasks
Create a blogpost called 'Research and planning' and complete the tasks below. First, watch this clip on the mistakes beginner filmmakers make - it will help you identify the errors to avoid when planning and shooting your film.
There are loads more tips and tutorials from Darius Britt (D4Darius on YouTube) that we would recommend watching as part of your research and planning. These include:
- How to brainstorm ideas for a short film
- How to write a short film - principles of drama
- Nine things to check before pressing the record button
Now complete the following tasks:
1) State the genre you have chosen - horror or coming of age drama. coming of age drama.
2) Choose at least five films in your selected genre and watch the trailer and one scene from each film. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing, sound and mise-en-scene.
Crop Circle - A Film By Nines
Boyz N The Hood
. close up on guns
.its based in the projects
Paid in full
. gold jewellery
. expensive lifestyle
.the projects.
.focuses on how they survive
.close up on important things which influence the films e.g. cocaine, money
. gold jewellery
. expensive lifestyle
.the projects.
.focuses on how they survive
.close up on important things which influence the films e.g. cocaine, money
3) Write a 250 word statement of intent for your film scene. This should follow AQA's guidance (look in your coursework booklet) and clearly lay out how you will use media language to meet your brief. You should also discuss what representations you plan to create (either reinforcing or challenging stereotypes) and how your scene would appeal to an audience.
im planing to make a 60 second production and i will try to show how an average person from an urban environment whos trying to make it into a sports career basketball. although, hes surrounded by bad people who do things which are illegal, hes trying to live a good life and avoid all problems of such. this will be shown by their attitudes and way of speaking which will be through diegetic sound and mise en scene which will show how successful their lifestyle of criminal activities have done. although, his background stops him from searching for his success hes determined to prove everyone wrong and make it out of the "hood". this will show how stereotypes aren't also right as people do try escape certain environment to have a better life and that people who are in certain environments get treated differently.
this opening scene starts in a school where he goes towards a basketball court and gets stopped by some "roadmen" who know. they try encourage him to become a bad life as thats the only way to live in the urban city. however, he declines their offer although they put him down. i will be using non diegetic music which will be urban music at a low volume as there'll be diegetic sound of the characters talking. whilst hes walking there'll be an over the shoulder shot that will show the people on the side and their movements. whilst they talk i will add a shot reverse shot.
he keeps training and becomes better and better. from practising his skills, layups, shots everything just to become someone and make it out of the hood. when hes training i will use non diegetic sound (motivational urban music maybe meekmill) and this will be presented in a montage form.
the idea of this is to represent that the "hood" is shown to lead you in one way which is a bad lifestyle and no matter how hard you try it wont be possible to escape. however, this displays a persons motivation to chase his goal and succeed in life and he grinds everyday to practise to show his talent. after, proving himself he finally makes it. this shows that no matter who puts you down and your limitations in life, you can still be able to achieve what u want if u work hard for it.
4) Write a script for your film scene. You'll find guidance for writing a script in the BBC Writers' Room (click on the Script Library to read real examples of professional scripts).
me : ( walking to the basketball court) yo.
people; yo
Guy1: you still trying for that basketball thing? wake up!
Me: (walks away)
guy2: why dont you come work for me?
Me: (stops) nah im good.
Guy2: i can make you 15 bags in a week. forget all this basketball stuff. your'e from here... a bad environment. whos gonna scout you?
me: nah its cool. (walks on)
(music)
shows training in the courts (20 seconds)
(dissolve) showing the jersey with the number on it (fade away)
5) Storyboard at least five key shots from your scene, take a photo of the storyboard and upload it to your blogpost. What visual style are you trying to create? Storyboard sheets are available in DF07.
6) Write a shot list containing EVERY shot you plan to film AND additional shots to create flexibility when editing. These additional shots are often close-ups, cutaways, alternative angles or similar. I advise using a simple table on Microsoft Word to set out your shot list - you can find an example here.
over the shoulder
close up
match on action
longshot
medium shot
extreme close up
pan
establishing
pov
Shot List
Shot No.
|
Shot
|
Filmed?
|
1
|
over the shoulder shot when walking
| |
2
|
Pov shot when seeing people he knows
| |
3
|
over the shoulder shot when speaking
| |
4
|
zoom out to when the other guy comes
| |
5
|
shot reverse shot when talking
| |
6
|
tilt shot showing his clothing
| |
7
|
longshot when walking away
| |
8
|
close ups of the ball
| |
9
|
montage (longshots medium shots reverse shots close up of the eyes e.t.c)
| |
10
|
match on action being the last clip of the basketball montage. ball going into the hoop after the shot.
| |
11
|
(dissolve to black)close up to long shot showing the jersey.
|
7) Plan your mise-en-scene: what iconography are you including to ensure your audience understands the genre? Plan your cast, costume, make-up, props, lighting and setting. basketball, hoop, causal wear(urban), car park, basketball court,
8) Plan a shooting schedule that will ensure everything is filmed by Wednesday 27 June. Include when, where, who is required and what shots you will complete at each time/location.
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