Post 26: Pre Production Shot List and Location Recce

Location Recce

Below I have produced a table displaying the different shots we plan to use in our short film. We have tried to use a range of different shots in order to make it appear more visually interesting and introduce different dynamics to our short film. 

Post 25: Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

 Wires- Having wires hanging off the camera which connect the microphone to the camera. Which people can trip and fall over. Also the wires may be seen in shot, if we don't place them well.  

Plug sockets- These can be dangerous as they may blow up or water may be split in them. As there are no plug sockets in the canteen location of our film. The only danger will be in our house scenes.

Chair- Chairs may become a hazard when we're in the canteen as we may trip over them while filming, Also throughout the canteen they're placed everywhere so it may mean moving them to different locations so they become less of a danger.  

Low ceiling in locations- Low ceiling may mean that we bang our heads throughout the filming stage, which may cause head aches or cracking someones head open. 

Vending machines in location- Vending machines in the canteen location are noisy, which will hinder the sound within the film. This means that in some of the shots the film will have a loud buzzing of the vending machines in. 

Wet floor- As we're filming in the canteen, wet floor is common due to people spilling drinks. Also if the camera equipment and sound equipment gets wet its ruined and the film will be compromised because of it. 

Food and drink- While filming in the canteen there are food and drink all around, which means that we'll have to be careful when it comes to filming as it will have to be kept well away from the camera equipment.

Post 24: Pre Production Storyboard

Story Board

Post 23: Pre Production Script

Insert Script Here.

Post 22: Short Film Marketing

There are many different opportunities for a short film to become marketed in become successful. Films rely on marketing as an opportunity of gaining an audience and group of followers to a film. Without successful marketing audiences know little about a film. Hollywood films are the most successful films due to marketing, they are able to spend lots of money on a film being marketed. Therefore audiences become aware of this through streaming and a fan base is started. 

Films can be marketed through: 

Cast and Crew screenings or Film Premiers. 

Preparing a press hearing: By doing this audiences will become aware of the film, and questions can be asked and answered which develops a greater understanding of the film and may encourage audiences to come and watch the film. 

Festivals: submitting and applying for the short film to be shown at A-List Festivals. 

Having an agent to distribute the film. 

Post 21: Short Film Distribution

There are many different options for the distribution of independent short films. I have taken it upon myself to research different options and factors linked to conforming to achieve distribution. The following are included: 

Film Distributors Information: 

Post production and editing it is important for film makers to consider how to market the final short film. With the mass of competition it is challenging for those new film makers entering the market with their first official production in order to get it published and marketed. Independent and somewhat unknown new film producers may find it a struggle when it comes to 'making it' in comparison to big budget film directors and film producers who are known World wide.

Options for distribution include: 

Find a film distributor: 

Distributors can be individual or a group of people who are willing to spend money to distribute your film to different channels to it can reach a specific audience (target audience). There are a range of distributors willing to work with first time film makers, however it is important to be sure that you find a film maker of whom is genuine to help the success of your short film. 

Self Distribution:

Self distribution is now a possibility when it comes to distributing a short film. Self distribution is likely to be considered a helpful factor when there isn't a distributor to aid in order to distribute your film. 

Independent Film Theatres:

Independent film theaters are valued for those looking to distribute their short film on the 'big screen'. In this day and age there are theatres which can be rented to exhibit feature films to specific target audiences. The fee of this depends on the service while earnings for the film depend mainly on the agreement terms. Some theatres offer addition distribution services like marketing on demand websites such as Netflix, Amazon and more. These services can increase the chances of breaking in to the movie industry. 

Word of Mouth: There is no law prohibiting someone to do the distribution alone. It is possible to turn to social networking sites in order to promote a film. Social networking sites can be valuable once creating a account on facebook, twitter, YouTube where potential audiences are able to follow personal accounts and gather the latest updates on a film. 

Film Festivals: 

Films can be promoted through the joining of film festivals. These festivals are beneficial in order to promote a short film and get the film known by the public sharing common interests in the film business.

Post 20: Media Language Lighting

Through my previous experience with filming I am more than aware of the greater impact and effect lighting has on footage. I decided to search on YouTube for extra tips and inspiration and came across this video on Video Production lighting which I found incredibly helpful. The gentleman in the film discusses the importance and the effect that lighting can have on a overall clip stating that footage may not look great until you position yourself and allow lighting to enhance the appearance. The man speaks of the contrasts between lighting seen through the eye in comparrisson to the way in which the camera interprets lighting, if something seems to bright through the human eye it may appear completely different through the sight of the camera and ends up having a positive impact on the overall filming.

Above is a video of key aspects when it comes to lighting. I found this video incredibly helpful as the man demonstrates official ways of dealing with lighting and footage to create a successful outcome. I intend to take his advice when it comes to my filming of our short film. 

After searching up different elements of lighting I came across the simple 'Standard Three-Point Lighting'. This is a technique with the use of three light sources, two either side of the object and one facing the object. This use of lighting can be effective when it comes to creating shadows and drawing parallels as well as highlighting specific parts of the object. It can create interesting dynamic and if there is a reflective object it can cause light to bounce off of it which appears visually interesting. 

Below is a video myself and my group have produced in order to display lighting.