Gravitational Studios - Filming Update

We started our filming on 16th of November (yesterday) at the Apsley Papermill. We got the shots for the kidnapping scene, the location was highly effective and the shots we got were perfect, more then what we expected.

In the video below it will show Fehinti thanking the guy that made this location happen who has supported us all the way through our project so far.

Gravitational Studios - Location Scout 2

Gravitational Studios - Production Plan For Filming

Monday 
Prepare for the shooting on tuesday; this means:
-getting the props together 
-make sure we are clear about the requirements of our actors and when we want them to arrive
-getting costume 
- contact actors 


Tuesday (record day)
we hope to record shots 6-11 with the added shot of the criminal '9' walking towards the space (we hope in doing this we will show more of the space and further emphasise the creepy period mis on scen) 

Get recordings of sounds:
-of Laura pleading 
-or the back ground e.g footsteps ,water flowing 

make sure that we get the desired effect from both cameras the phone camera and the normal one.

Today i received the schools camera and tripod as a back up in case adam does not bring his along with this i plan to bring along:

-My phone camera (to shoot hand held scenes with the criminal)
-bring a towel/ pads for Laura's knees 
-bring chalk to mark camera spots 
-tights and a trench coat for criminals costume
-story board and plan for the day to help explain to the actors what's going to happen

then on wednesday we hope to look at our footage and talk about how it might go together and what music we want over it and what effects will be used. we will also need to talk about the layout/ design of the titles in the video. we then need to plan out our other location and check our actor availability for the dates we want and to confirm where we want to go.


This was published by Fehiniti however as a group we all need to keep record on our blogs for evidence.

Location Scouting - Apsley Papermill

Our first location we though would be a suitable area for us to film our coursework was the Apsley Papermill, the people there were very supportive and showed us the hot spots taking inconsideration of our genre and story board.

We also filled in a risk assessment whilst here so the pictures listed below are our questions and answers.

Gravitational Studios - Film Classification

I researched into the British Board of Classifications in a film and along side me was our filming plan and story board and our generated ideas...

• Our film does not contain any discrimination in any aspects

• Our film does contained drug scenes however we do not promote the misuse or promote drugs in any way shape or form

• Our film does not contain any dangerous behaviour with the aspects of: Hanging, suicide of self harming however we do have a story line set amongst a kidnapper and some what violent scenes

• Our film contains the likes of strong language inflicted into our dialogue however not to a misconception of the strongest terms are not used out of line

• Our film does not contain any nudity at any point in the film

• Our film has no sexual active scenes at any point

• Out film does not permit on the infliction of pain or injury however we do contain some violence due to the situation of our story line

Therefore i have come to a conclusion our film is rated a 15+

Characters/actors and Costume - '9'

• Name: N/A

• Nickname: 9

• Gender: Male

• Location: N/A

• Personality: Cocky, Arrogant, Keeps himself to himself and does not give much away

• Profession: Kidnapper/Serial Killer

• Costume: Smart Casual...

- Dark Trousers

- Dark Shoes

- Black Trench Coat

- Mask

- Earthy Colours that do not stand out

• Basic Look - 

Characters/actors and Costume - Detective Lewis Court

• Name: Lewis Court

• Gender: Male

• Location: Hemel Hempstead

• Personality: To the point, calm and when pushed very aggressive and loud spoken

• Profession - Detective

• Costume: Smart...

- Plan White Shirt (tucked in)

- Black Trousers

- Dull Blazer (hanging of chair in interrogation)

- Dull Tie

- Smart Black Shoes

- Black Belt

The reason we have gone for a dull look is because it resembles his profession, you can walk into an interrogation room with a coloured blazer and tie you need to look plain and get the job done.

• Basic Look -

Characters/actors and Costume - Laura

• Name: Laura

• Age: 18

• Gender: Female

• Location: Hemel Hempstead

• Personality: Innocent young lady, very outgoing and confident, very sociable however gets nervous and scared in threatening situations

• Profession: Student at West Herts College

• Costume: Casual wear...

- Comfortable Jumper

- Leggings

- Bare Foot

• Basic Look:

Gravitational Studios - Interrogation Room Props

In our Interrogation room we will supply props listed in the following:

- Mug of Coffee

Two Glasses of Water

A Jug of Water

Laptop

Two Chairs

A Table

We limited our props to the absolute minimum as the location we are working with has not got much room and we picked out the basics of what you would find in a Interrogation room so we can still create tension in a believable atmosphere.

Different Types of Camera Shots

My 11 year old sister Becky Sarginson was keen to help out with my coursework so in the pictures below she helped model the different shots.

Big close up -

Medium shot -

Over the shoulder -

High angle -

Close up -

Medium long shot -

Low angle -

Medium close up -

Long shot -

Film Genres

Sherlock Holmes Film Opening Analysis

Se7en Film Opening Analysis

Films Official Genre

This Voki confirms our selected genre.

Hidden - Script

Script

Criminal: “It starts with a thought. The thought that I could actually do this and get away with it. The police want to believe that they can find her but deep down they realise I’ll never let up. I saw her working behind the bar one night and became obsessed. The way she looked at me she wanted me to take her, she was begging for it. I waited until she’d left and closed up to follow her home. Stealthily I crept ensuring I wouldn’t be detected, hiding behind every car and tree.

“Lunging forward I grabbed her strategically placing my thumb and forth finger on her neck –an old trick I’d learned –to knock her unconscious. I took her to this old (I WILL ENTER THE PLACE WHEN WE FIND IT AND DESCRIBE IT). Tying her hands behind her back I laughed, the power I felt, dominance –I’m the alpha.”

Criminal is filming the woman.

[Woman is crying and pleading with the criminal to let her go]

The woman bites his ear.

[Criminal screams]

Back in the interrogation room when it is about to end.

Victim: [shouts] “WHERE IS SHE?”

This is the script of dialogue to our 2 minute film opening. The script was written out by Charlie Green. I have looked at the story board and the script and the layout of our script makes a lot of sense also with the music back in track i personally will be creating this will create a lot of tension and have a big build!

Gravitational Studios - Completed Logo

My group decided the logo i had created was not powerful enough for the universal name we have chosen, so i have made slight changes.. this time round i have changed the font as i feel it needed to stand out more also made it darker to show mystery relating to our genre. Also i took away the spot lights as we found it a distraction to our studio name and made it look tacky.