Thursday, 30 January 2014
Project 1-Production meeting
Today we had a production meeting about the things that now need to be completed from where we are at in the project. All we need to do is film the rest of the footage in order to edit and complete the whole project. Unfortunately the teacher that we need to film is not available until wednesday so we will need to make sure that all the footage has been filmed on wednesday.
Project 1-Rough Cut self evaluation
The footage that i have filmed and edited reaching an overall rough cut to the beginning of my super hero movie (The Elite Existence) as a whole, shows some creative skills which i have learnt through the project successfully. I personally like the contrast between each clip of the character 'felix' walking down a corridor with his back to the camera and each special effect that i have created. The contrast shows 'felix' walking down a corridor to then fading into the next clip. I also think that the voice over is very explanatory and impacting which works well with the backing track that sits underneath the footage.
Purely because of the voice over which is in time with the sequence i think that it makes narrative sense and gives justice towards the opening. I also think that the special effects work well with the sequence because its in time with the music and voice over. I did have a problem with the 'walking through wall' effect because the empty corridor image was at a slight angle in comparison to the live action shot. I tried my best to edit this to make the shot look successful by re-sizing the image. I think that it has worked quite well and is almost un-noticeable as an end product.
The other two special effects - 'Speed running' and 'Spinning into ground' were very successful. With the shot where a boy is running fast down a corridor, i sped this up in premier rather than putting it into after effects because i believe that not much was needed for the shot (speed up and colour correction) With the other special effect, i did put this into after effects, sped up the point where the boy started spinning, put a mask of smoke over the top and dropped to opacity when hes about to disappear. Overall i think this worked successfully and is effective and believable.
I think as a finished opening scene it is entertaining to watch because of each element working with each other (music, audio dialogue, colour correction, fading in and out of shots and the quality of each shot) The only thing i need to change or adjust is the colour correction in some shots. Personally i like the mix of different shades but according to the peer feedback, the colour correction i have completed isn't understood or clear to why its slightly different tones. As and opening scene i personally am very pleased with my work.
Purely because of the voice over which is in time with the sequence i think that it makes narrative sense and gives justice towards the opening. I also think that the special effects work well with the sequence because its in time with the music and voice over. I did have a problem with the 'walking through wall' effect because the empty corridor image was at a slight angle in comparison to the live action shot. I tried my best to edit this to make the shot look successful by re-sizing the image. I think that it has worked quite well and is almost un-noticeable as an end product.
The other two special effects - 'Speed running' and 'Spinning into ground' were very successful. With the shot where a boy is running fast down a corridor, i sped this up in premier rather than putting it into after effects because i believe that not much was needed for the shot (speed up and colour correction) With the other special effect, i did put this into after effects, sped up the point where the boy started spinning, put a mask of smoke over the top and dropped to opacity when hes about to disappear. Overall i think this worked successfully and is effective and believable.
I think as a finished opening scene it is entertaining to watch because of each element working with each other (music, audio dialogue, colour correction, fading in and out of shots and the quality of each shot) The only thing i need to change or adjust is the colour correction in some shots. Personally i like the mix of different shades but according to the peer feedback, the colour correction i have completed isn't understood or clear to why its slightly different tones. As and opening scene i personally am very pleased with my work.
Project 1-Rough cut peer feedback
Stephen-
Does it make narrative sense?
- Yes, although much doesn't happen the voice over shows clearly whats going on.
Do the special effects fit well with the sequence? Can it be improved?
-The walking into wall shot works really well with how the shot fades in and out. Also the last effects works well with having the same colour shot as the jumper.
Is the dialogue engaging?
- Yes and it goes with the music and shots well, especially when the voice over says ' I am felix"
What do the sound FX, ambient sounds and music add?
- The music adds tension and sits with the way the shots cut and footsteps in shot 2.
Is it entertaining?
- Yes it works as a really good intro
What would you do to improve the sequence?
- A couple of shots look a different colour to others, could be colour corrected.
Rory-
Does it make narrative sense?
- Yes, its very easy to follow and makes sense
Do the special effects fit well with the sequence? How could they be improved?
- Yes they fit in well and they look very well done.
Is the dialogue engaging?
-Yes, it's intriguing and interesting to listen too.
What do the sound FX, ambient sounds and music add?
- The music adds great tone to the sequence and gives a good pace to the rest of the scene.
Is it entertaining?
-It is very entertaining
What would you do to improve the sequence?
-Colour correct.
Does it make narrative sense?
- Yes, although much doesn't happen the voice over shows clearly whats going on.
Do the special effects fit well with the sequence? Can it be improved?
-The walking into wall shot works really well with how the shot fades in and out. Also the last effects works well with having the same colour shot as the jumper.
Is the dialogue engaging?
- Yes and it goes with the music and shots well, especially when the voice over says ' I am felix"
What do the sound FX, ambient sounds and music add?
- The music adds tension and sits with the way the shots cut and footsteps in shot 2.
Is it entertaining?
- Yes it works as a really good intro
What would you do to improve the sequence?
- A couple of shots look a different colour to others, could be colour corrected.
Rory-
Does it make narrative sense?
- Yes, its very easy to follow and makes sense
Do the special effects fit well with the sequence? How could they be improved?
- Yes they fit in well and they look very well done.
Is the dialogue engaging?
-Yes, it's intriguing and interesting to listen too.
What do the sound FX, ambient sounds and music add?
- The music adds great tone to the sequence and gives a good pace to the rest of the scene.
Is it entertaining?
-It is very entertaining
What would you do to improve the sequence?
-Colour correct.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
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Thursday, 9 January 2014
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Project 1-Problems and Resolutions
1-
The acting cast, not sure if it will work out that well or mess around
-make sure you're strict and don't hire people you know will mess around
2-
The casting of the Professor
-make sure you have an understudy if that person is not available for the part
3-
The amount of shots we have in comparison to the amount of scenes we have is greater
- split the shots into 3 scenes
4-
Making someone walk through a wall whiles editing
- Can be shown how to do on youtube
5-
Personally will not be able to shoot a scene well
-Work with other members of the group to achieve this
6-
The management of time throughout filming, editing and audio
- make a time table- refer to schedule
7-
About the group working together and being punctual for the due date
- work together
8-
That my editing skills are not amazing and hard to achieve
- work together but do individual work
The acting cast, not sure if it will work out that well or mess around
-make sure you're strict and don't hire people you know will mess around
2-
The casting of the Professor
-make sure you have an understudy if that person is not available for the part
3-
The amount of shots we have in comparison to the amount of scenes we have is greater
- split the shots into 3 scenes
4-
Making someone walk through a wall whiles editing
- Can be shown how to do on youtube
5-
Personally will not be able to shoot a scene well
-Work with other members of the group to achieve this
6-
The management of time throughout filming, editing and audio
- make a time table- refer to schedule
7-
About the group working together and being punctual for the due date
- work together
8-
That my editing skills are not amazing and hard to achieve
- work together but do individual work
Project 1-Casting notes
Felix Collins - Edwyn John
Brief description of Felix Collins- Looking for a teenager between the age od 16-18 that is fairly quiet but confident, about 6 foot and a deep voice. Brunette.
The reason why i think Edwyn would be good for the part is because he matches the description quite well for the part and he also has a deep voice which can come across fairly mysterious.
Professor Albitum- Annushka Sims
Brief description of Proffessor Albutum- Looking for a tall female, 5.8-9, shows fashion sense 18-20 years of age, comes across quite confident, elegance and looks after themselves. Blonde/Brunette.
The reason why Annushka because she has blonde hair, comes across fairly confident and can easily be made to look elegant with the costume desires. Also she is 16 years of age but looks fairly old for her age.
Professor Albetross- possible- Tim Whittika
Brief description of Professor Albetross- Fairly old 50 onwards, grey hair/bald, grey beard. Confident, stern looking and can put on a deep voice.
Tim could play this part fairly well because he fits the description and has a deep voice, although he may be quite small we can alter this obstical when filming.
Extras- Have to look like they are within a college environment. Ages 16-18, confident.
Amy Brown- Corridor spinner
Luke Bennette- Corridor walker
Reece Georgiades - Corridor walker
Casper Brazier - Corridor runner
Ben Harrison- Corridor walking through walls
These people would be good for the extras because they fit the description, their confident and patient.
Brief description of Felix Collins- Looking for a teenager between the age od 16-18 that is fairly quiet but confident, about 6 foot and a deep voice. Brunette.
The reason why i think Edwyn would be good for the part is because he matches the description quite well for the part and he also has a deep voice which can come across fairly mysterious.
Professor Albitum- Annushka Sims
Brief description of Proffessor Albutum- Looking for a tall female, 5.8-9, shows fashion sense 18-20 years of age, comes across quite confident, elegance and looks after themselves. Blonde/Brunette.
The reason why Annushka because she has blonde hair, comes across fairly confident and can easily be made to look elegant with the costume desires. Also she is 16 years of age but looks fairly old for her age.
Professor Albetross- possible- Tim Whittika
Brief description of Professor Albetross- Fairly old 50 onwards, grey hair/bald, grey beard. Confident, stern looking and can put on a deep voice.
Tim could play this part fairly well because he fits the description and has a deep voice, although he may be quite small we can alter this obstical when filming.
Extras- Have to look like they are within a college environment. Ages 16-18, confident.
Amy Brown- Corridor spinner
Luke Bennette- Corridor walker
Reece Georgiades - Corridor walker
Casper Brazier - Corridor runner
Ben Harrison- Corridor walking through walls
These people would be good for the extras because they fit the description, their confident and patient.
Monday, 6 January 2014
Project 1-Production meeting Casting
Production meeting
We decided to put casting and discrete roles together as we will need to find people to do roles as well as discrete roles.
We are still in the process of finding people to play in our movie introduction, we do not have a clue in who we want to get to play although we have a vague idea of the personalities we need for our characters. We will need a Sly professor someone who you can see has a separate personality which we can tell that there is other side to his character. For Felix we need someone who seems innocent although is ambitious and can achieve a friendly personality easily. For Dr. Albitum we need a friendly woman who also seems a bit weird and has more to her than what she appears to be as the college has a different side to what is actually is we need to achieve this through the characters personalities.
For our discrete roles we need just random students/teachers just to fill the shots and in our second scene we will not need any extra roles as it'll be in the principals office and no outside.
We are still in the process of finding people to play in our movie introduction, we do not have a clue in who we want to get to play although we have a vague idea of the personalities we need for our characters. We will need a Sly professor someone who you can see has a separate personality which we can tell that there is other side to his character. For Felix we need someone who seems innocent although is ambitious and can achieve a friendly personality easily. For Dr. Albitum we need a friendly woman who also seems a bit weird and has more to her than what she appears to be as the college has a different side to what is actually is we need to achieve this through the characters personalities.
For our discrete roles we need just random students/teachers just to fill the shots and in our second scene we will not need any extra roles as it'll be in the principals office and no outside.
Project 1-Production meeting location
Locations
The first shot is a long shot of the college so the location is in the car park. The second location is in C Block corridor. Most of the scene is in C Block corridor. The Third location will be in a classroom which is meant to be an office so we thought we may have to bring props for it.
We thought the locations were quite minimal but i think it will be okay if our shots vary a lot.
The first shot is a long shot of the college so the location is in the car park. The second location is in C Block corridor. Most of the scene is in C Block corridor. The Third location will be in a classroom which is meant to be an office so we thought we may have to bring props for it.
We thought the locations were quite minimal but i think it will be okay if our shots vary a lot.
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