Members: Russvictoria Monocillo 7414 Abigail Menzies 7411 Nicole Lewis 7395 Group Planning
Members:Russvictoria Monocillo 7414
Abigail Menzies 7411Nicole Lewis 7395
Group Planning
Members
Russvictoria Monocillo 7414
Abigail Menzies 7411
Nicole Lewis7395
Timeline
Girl is walking into the park.
She finds a bench, sits down and looks around the park.
She texts her best friend ‘Hey I’m at the park, do you want to come meet me’ and gets a quick reply saying she is busy.
Girl takes a deep breath, rubs her eyes and texts her second friend.
There is no reply and the girl gets impatient.
She gets teary eyed and throws her phone in her bag and takes out her sketch book.
Looks through the book to the first image and gets a flashback.
Flashback of her sliding down the door crying and her mother yelling ‘open this God damn door. I am your mother and you will listen to me.’ End of flashback.
Turns the next page and has a flashback of the girl touching her bruises and covering them up with makeup. End of the flashback.
Using ellipsis to speed up time 2 hours.
Timeline
Checks the time. 4:15
Has a flashback of her running down the stairs . Mother shouting ‘Where ever your going, make sure you get your arse back here by 4:30 before I.’ The door slams shout before she finishes.End of the flashback.
She rushes to pack up her stuff.
Sees her at the bus stop.
Sitting on the bus.
Getting off the bus
Checks her watch again. 4:35. She’s late. Eyes go all red.
Shot of her front door.Shot of her.Shot of her front door.Shot of her taking a deep breath.Shot of her putting her key in the lock.Getting on
the bus.
Genre and Purpose
What is the genre/subgenre?Drama
What is the purpose of your film/opening sequence?To build up the tension and leave the audience wondering why she needs to get home so quickly.
Genre ConventionsConventions you are applying in opening sequence`
Use/develop or challenge?How?Why?
Similarities/difference to real films
Centred around family Use- the opening sequence is set in the main character’s house and is a victim of domestic abuse
Poker House, My Sister’s Keeper
Real life situations that people can relate to
Use- the main character faces real life situations such as feeling neglected by friends
Precious, Pursuit of Happiness, Freedom Writers
Ending of a friendship Use - Two friends or a group of friends end up falling out which leads to somebody in their group getting depressed.
Cyber Bully
Dark colours Use – Dressing the character in dark colours.
Twelve
Target Audience (A)Audience Elements Explanation
Age 15 and over.
Gender Mainly females. The target audience will be mostly females as females will be more emotionally connected with the story line and the genre
Race/Ethnicity Every ethnicity
Location United Kingdom. Small minority of the United States of America.
Social Class Mainly middle class. As the characters in the film are middle class and middle class audience will be able to relate to the lifestyle of the characters.
Interests/Hobbies Like teenage dramaLike family dramaFascinated by real life drama.Had similar issues in their lives.Wanted to know how their issues was being portrayed in the lime light.
Social Group Youths in emo/goths subcultures
Sexuality Mainly Straight. Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual.
Profession/role Students, mother, fathers,
Target Audience (B)
1. Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the idea/plot?Because if they can relate to what is happening in film they would want to see how their issue is being portrayed in the media.
2. Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the form?Since our film would use various camera shots and angles our film could be used as an example to help future media students.
3. Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the genre and conventions?They would be familiar with the conventions as automatically ‘real life situations’ would come under the drama genre.
Uses/Gratifications Theory
Information Entertainment Personal Identity Integration and social interaction
• To teach themselves about the effects of domestic abuse
• To see how domestic violence is portrayed in the media.
• To escape their problems
• For emotional release (especially young females)
• Getting cultural and seeing how different everything is in another culture.
• For a model od behaviour. The film will show them how not to behave towards others.
• To gain insight on your self.
• Able to connect with the family and friends
• Having substitute for real life companionship.
Our target audience may watch our opening sequence for many different reason:
BBFC Rating
Our film would be rated 15
15 Standards How you are meeting standards in your film
Strong language can be used Mild language is used not strong language
String violence can be included but the infliction of pain or injury shouldn't be dwelled on
Our film focuses more on the after effect of domestic violence rather than the infliction of it
Narrative style/structure
A) Type: Linear/ non linear
The narrative structure is non linear as there is a flashback in the middle of the opening sequence.
B) Structure: (beginning of story, establishing character, teaser, flashback etc)
The opening sequence in our film would be categorised as the beginning of the story. It establishes the setting and includes a flashback scene.
Time
How is time presented? (stretch, ellipsis etc.) Why?
In our opening sequence, we are using ellipsis which states the time our character is in and what she is doing without showing the whole process. For example, when our character is packing her bag away and running to the bus stop, ellipsis would be used instead of showing every movement she would have to go through.
Narrative theory
Narrative theory Is it applied or notHow?
Cameron Cameron’s theory of modular narrative is applied as there are three flashbacks in our film opening sequence
Propp We applied two characters from Propps theory which are the hero and the villain.
Enigmas
Enigmas created How Why
Why is the girl’s friend ignoring her.
Abrupt text. No reply.
Why does girl have scars and bruises that she is covering with make up
Having scars on her arm and covering them up.
To hide them.
Who is this person shouting at the girl
Only hearing the persons voice and not seeing them.
To create a sense of mystery.
Why is girl so scared to enter her house
Having her hesitant of going home.
Characters
Social group represented How Why
Emo
Actors
Who is acting?
Russvictoria Monocillo 7414
Availability?
Available most days
Actor dressed normally
Actor after applying make up to create a emo character
Costume/props
Actor: Russ
Ripped tights
Headphones
Dark make up to create bruises
Dark clothing
LocationsLocation Name and What For
How to get there Access to location.Open/Close/ Public
Photos of Location
Name of location:Ashmore road Park
Used for:The park scene.
Walk Public
LocationsLocation Name and What For
How to get there Access to location.Open/Close/ Public
Photos of Location
Name of location:Nicole’s Bed
Used for:The flashback in the bedroom when covering scars.
2 members have to take the bus to the location.1 member doesn’t need to go anywhere.
Close
LocationsLocation Name and What For
How to get there Access to location.Open/Close/ Public
Photos of Location
Name of location:On the Bus
Used for:The bus stop scene.
Bus then walk Public
Risk AssessmentTasks Possible risk involved in tasks Actions to prevent harm to health or safety
Filming in unknown location
Might get lost Film in familiar places
Travelling to filming locations
May forget filming equipment on public transport
Always have film equipment near you so you don’t forget it
Interviewing people for filming
May not comply or want to be involved Ask permission first
Filming underage (below 16) people
May need adult permission Film those 16 and over
Filming anyone Against their privacy Film people you know
Health of group members when filming
Spending too long outside could cause them to get a cold
Film when the weather is decent if you cant then ensure everyone wears suitable clothing
Interviewing the public for filming
They may not comply and feel ask question goes against their privacy
Interview people you know
Interviewing an expert for filming
They would take up too much time giving their opinion
Interview people you know
Type of areas (how safe are the)
Filming in a unsafe area could mean a higher chance of robbery
Film in safe, known areas
Time of day Low quality footage if filmed at night Film during day
Using technology(filming) equipment
Equipment can break if not treated delicately
Be gentle with equipment
Music/Sound
Cars driving by:http://www.freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/20049/http://www.freesound.org/people/Snapalicious32/sounds/143925/
Doors slamming:http://www.freesound.org/people/MWLANDI/sounds/85821/http://www.freesound.org/people/MWLANDI/sounds/85812/
Script
Script
Script
Script
Storyboard
Shot listType of shot Description Prop/Costume needed
Long shot Girl is walking up the road to the park Dark clothing, bag
Extreme close up Camera focuses on girl’s hand as she opens park gate Black nail polish
Long shot Girl closes gate behind her and walks into park
Mid shot Camera pans and follows girl as she walks over to the bench
Point of view Girl looks around park then takes out phone to text friend
Mobile phone
Mid shot Girl waits for reply from her text Mobile phone
Mid shot Side view of girl waiting for reply, she gives up and puts phone away
Close up Girl puts down phone and picks up journal Journal
Overhead Girl opens journal and looks through it
Close up Camera focuses on drawing
Overhead Girl flashbacks to herself running up the stairs
Mid shot Girl runs to her bedroom
Shot list continued..Type of shot Description Prop/Costume needed
Long shot Girl slams her bedroom door then slides down doorcrying
Overhead Girl continues looking through the journal
Close up Camera focuses on drawing again
Mid shot Girl reminisces to herself tying up her hair and looking at her bruises
Beanie hat, mirror
Over the shoulder Girl uses make up to cover scars and bruises Dark clothing, make up kit, mirror
Overhead Girl is still looking through journal
Point of view Girl looks at time realizes its 4.15 and has flashback to earlier that day
Watch,
Long shot Girl runs down stairs
Long shot Girl continues running down stairs
Long shot As girl is running down stairs she hears her mum telling her to be home by 4.20
Point of view Its now 4.16, girl is late so she quickly packs up belongings
Shot list continued..Type of shot Description Prop/Costume needed
Mid shot Girl packs away her belongings and gets up Mobile phone, journal
Wide shot Camera pans and watches girl as she leaves the park
Wide shot Girl is by bus stop waiting for the bus and looks at time again
Watch
Mid shot Girl taps oyster card and gets on bus Oyster card
Mid shot Girl’s sitting on the bus, she looks out window then checks time again
Watch
Point of view While walking off the bus, girl looks at time and realizes it 4.30
Watch
Wide shot Camera pans and follows girl’s movement as she walks home
Long shot Girl pushes gate to her house and walks towards house
Close up Camera focuses on girl’s facial expression
Point of view Girl looks at door then looks at time again
Close up Girl takes deep breathe then puts key into key hole, film opening ends.
Keys
Group meeting record
Date People Attended
Agenda(points to discuss)
Targets (outcome of meeting)
Due Dates/Deadlines
19/02/13 Everyone Completing the preliminary planning
Planning for preliminary is now complete
28/02/13
Everyone Meeting with teacher about individual ideas for opening sequence
Now have a solid idea of our draft 1
1/03/13 Everyone Discussing who’s doing what for the research and planning
7/03/13
6/03/13 Everyone Changing the idea of the opening sequence
Change of location andnarrative of opening sequence
13/03/13
8/3/13 AbigailNicole
Completing Shotlist for opening sequence
Shotlist is complete
Long Term Planning
Long Term Planning
Long Term Planning
Short term planning
Day and Time Filming what scene? Travel Equipment
Sat March 9 Indoor flashback scene Bus then walk •Camera•Tripod•Storyboard•Shot list•Script•Make up bag•Dark clothing•Mirror
Sun March 10 Park sceneBus stop sceneRunning home scene
Bus and walking •Camera•Tripod•Storyboard•Shot list•Script•Journal•Watch•Mobile phone