Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Planning
As a group, when assigning roles, we considered many factors. These were:
- Who had experience in that particular role
- Who possessed the qualities for that role
- How would this impact our film?
Firstly, we assigned off screen roles. Robert was assigned to the role of cinematographer, This is because Robert is very capable with technology and knew how all the equipment worked, so from our groups point of view, this made the most sense because he knew what we wanted to achieve and his technology skills helped us achieve our dramatic intentions from an acting point of view, but also a creative point of view, as he knew what was needed to compose shots and how to shoot them, so for us, that was the most logical choice. Robert also assisted with lighting, being the cinematographer, he knew what lighting worked and what didn't, and our use of non-diegetic made it imperative that our lighting was perfect and matched the scene.
Thor volunteered to do camera work and lighting as this is an area he is particularly interested in and he knew what a scene needed in terms of lighting, and how to achieve the dramatic intentions of the scene through the use of lighting, which made our piece beautifully lit at times. Also, he worked behind the camera along with Robert in terms of camera work and how the film was shot.
In terms of myself, I produced the script and was more hands on with the directing and acting side of the film, although I did aid with lighting and composing shots. This showed my versatility but also desire to be hands on with all aspects of our film, this was important to me as I wanted it to be aesthetic as possible, Also, doing Drama A Level, I know what is pleasing for an audience in terms of dramatic intentions, and these skills were multi changeable with this particular task.
- Who had experience in that particular role
- Who possessed the qualities for that role
- How would this impact our film?
Firstly, we assigned off screen roles. Robert was assigned to the role of cinematographer, This is because Robert is very capable with technology and knew how all the equipment worked, so from our groups point of view, this made the most sense because he knew what we wanted to achieve and his technology skills helped us achieve our dramatic intentions from an acting point of view, but also a creative point of view, as he knew what was needed to compose shots and how to shoot them, so for us, that was the most logical choice. Robert also assisted with lighting, being the cinematographer, he knew what lighting worked and what didn't, and our use of non-diegetic made it imperative that our lighting was perfect and matched the scene.
Thor volunteered to do camera work and lighting as this is an area he is particularly interested in and he knew what a scene needed in terms of lighting, and how to achieve the dramatic intentions of the scene through the use of lighting, which made our piece beautifully lit at times. Also, he worked behind the camera along with Robert in terms of camera work and how the film was shot.
In terms of myself, I produced the script and was more hands on with the directing and acting side of the film, although I did aid with lighting and composing shots. This showed my versatility but also desire to be hands on with all aspects of our film, this was important to me as I wanted it to be aesthetic as possible, Also, doing Drama A Level, I know what is pleasing for an audience in terms of dramatic intentions, and these skills were multi changeable with this particular task.
Actors
In terms of acting, we, as a group, decided that to make the film as good a quality as we could, we needed actors that made the narrative believable. This being said, we decided to use A Level drama students to capture the realism and bring the script to life. Mattie is an A Level drama student, and by recruiting her to help shoot our film, we had a good actress who could show emotion and who was comfortable in front of the camera. She has played a range of roles, and talking to Mattie as a group, we decided she would be best suited to the role of the Inspector, as she could use her acting qualities to portray this character in the best way.
As an A Level drama student, I also acted in our piece, I played the role of the defendant. In terms of character, I decided to use a range of emotions as the Inspector continued to break down my character's resolve, the intensity was matched with shot's getting shot and snappy to show the impatience and uncomfortableness of my character.
I think our choices of character enhanced our film as it made the narrative more believable but also easier to watch as it was less cringy and arguably more professional.
As an A Level drama student, I also acted in our piece, I played the role of the defendant. In terms of character, I decided to use a range of emotions as the Inspector continued to break down my character's resolve, the intensity was matched with shot's getting shot and snappy to show the impatience and uncomfortableness of my character.
I think our choices of character enhanced our film as it made the narrative more believable but also easier to watch as it was less cringy and arguably more professional.
Script
Preliminary Task- Script
The Interrogation
Inspector Robertson: Mattie Goddard
Marcus Greene: Connor Southwell
MARCUS GREENE is sitting at a table, faced with a empty chair and tape recorder. INSPECTOR ROBERTSON enters the room, sits, drinks for a mug and stares for a while.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Greene, not the first time I’ve sat opposite you at this table.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON starts recording on the tape recorder and leans forward to question MARCUS GREENE.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Record time beginning at 5:01PM. The defendant was arrested on the 18th October 2011, the defendant was bought to his local police station, where he was arrested after a lengthy police chase. If the defendant would like to state his name and date of birth for the benefit of the tape.
MARCUS GREENE
Marcus Christopher Adam Greene. Date of Birth 12th July 1987
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Mr Greene, as a previous offender and a man who only 2 months previous got released from prison, why were you involved in a police chase after the death of a young woman?
MARCUS GREENE
No comment.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Bit suspicious don’t you think Mr Greene?
MARCUS GREENE
No comment
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Where were you on the night of the 14th October 2011?
MARCUS GREENE
I was with friends, out and about. You know how it is.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
How exactly ‘is it?’ that a young women gets murdered then, Mr Greene?
MARCUS GREENE
It’s discrimination, just cos’ I have been in prison before, youse are adding 2 and 2 and making 5. It’s easy pinning this on me.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON goes into a file and gets out a piece of paper, he reads from this.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
2002, burglary. 2005, car theft. 2007, assaulting a police officer. 2010, assaulting a police officer. 2010, assaulting your girlfriend. Not a great track record, Mr Greene.
MARCUS GREENE
Those are irrelevant to this crime, Inspector, and my past ain’t great, I accept that. But I ain’t no murderer. Especially to a girl I loved...
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
So you accept you had involvement with Miss Russell, agreed?
MARCUS GREENE
Yes.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Then, for a relationship, or ‘agreement’. How did a 23 year old women end up dead, sir?
MARCUS GREENE is visually distressed at this point, and stands up, and aggressively shouts at INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
MARCUS GREENE
I loved her, and this, all of this, was an accident, I didn’t plan it and you, sitting there in a cushy job, nice suit, money rolling in. You don’t understand, you never will. I didn’t mean to hurt her.
MARCUS GREENE is visually distressed and slumps over the table, sobbing, his anger has turned to guilt.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
That will be all, Mr Greene. Recording finished at 17:07.
Ends.
The Interrogation
Inspector Robertson: Mattie Goddard
Marcus Greene: Connor Southwell
MARCUS GREENE is sitting at a table, faced with a empty chair and tape recorder. INSPECTOR ROBERTSON enters the room, sits, drinks for a mug and stares for a while.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Greene, not the first time I’ve sat opposite you at this table.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON starts recording on the tape recorder and leans forward to question MARCUS GREENE.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Record time beginning at 5:01PM. The defendant was arrested on the 18th October 2011, the defendant was bought to his local police station, where he was arrested after a lengthy police chase. If the defendant would like to state his name and date of birth for the benefit of the tape.
MARCUS GREENE
Marcus Christopher Adam Greene. Date of Birth 12th July 1987
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Mr Greene, as a previous offender and a man who only 2 months previous got released from prison, why were you involved in a police chase after the death of a young woman?
MARCUS GREENE
No comment.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Bit suspicious don’t you think Mr Greene?
MARCUS GREENE
No comment
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Where were you on the night of the 14th October 2011?
MARCUS GREENE
I was with friends, out and about. You know how it is.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
How exactly ‘is it?’ that a young women gets murdered then, Mr Greene?
MARCUS GREENE
It’s discrimination, just cos’ I have been in prison before, youse are adding 2 and 2 and making 5. It’s easy pinning this on me.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON goes into a file and gets out a piece of paper, he reads from this.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
2002, burglary. 2005, car theft. 2007, assaulting a police officer. 2010, assaulting a police officer. 2010, assaulting your girlfriend. Not a great track record, Mr Greene.
MARCUS GREENE
Those are irrelevant to this crime, Inspector, and my past ain’t great, I accept that. But I ain’t no murderer. Especially to a girl I loved...
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
So you accept you had involvement with Miss Russell, agreed?
MARCUS GREENE
Yes.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
Then, for a relationship, or ‘agreement’. How did a 23 year old women end up dead, sir?
MARCUS GREENE is visually distressed at this point, and stands up, and aggressively shouts at INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
MARCUS GREENE
I loved her, and this, all of this, was an accident, I didn’t plan it and you, sitting there in a cushy job, nice suit, money rolling in. You don’t understand, you never will. I didn’t mean to hurt her.
MARCUS GREENE is visually distressed and slumps over the table, sobbing, his anger has turned to guilt.
INSPECTOR ROBERTSON
That will be all, Mr Greene. Recording finished at 17:07.
Ends.
Shooting Schedule
Shooting Schedule
- Date:
15th October 2016.
- Location:
The film was shot at City of Norwich School in a classroom.
- Actors Required:
15th October 2016.
- Location:
The film was shot at City of Norwich School in a classroom.
- Actors Required:
Connor Southwell: Criminal
Mattie Goddard: Detective
- Crew Required:
Thor Forster: Camera, Lighting and Editing
Robert Groom: Cinematographer, Camera, Lighting and Editing
Connor Southwell: Actor, Script Writer, Lighting and Editing
Mattie Goddard: Actor
- Costume, Props and Set Dressing:
Criminal wore a black generic hoodie
Detective wore everyday clothes
- Equipment:
Tripod
iPhone 7
- Equipment:
Tripod
iPhone 7
- Shot Numbers [From Storyboard]:
All Shots [6]
Lots of unused shots due to sound and acting issues.
Lots of unused shots due to sound and acting issues.
Mind Map of Initial Ideas
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