Media Journal-Week 11

This week I focused on editing the wheelchair scenes for Change the Beat title sequence.This week we have to re-film the dance because the lighting in the other sequence was quite poor.There were a few problems when it came to editing the wheelchair scene,due to the slow Apple Mac computer we were using. We also decided to edit the next day which was much better because we were able to make progress,even though we had lost what was edited. Another issue with the editing was trying to cut out certain parts to make the sequence smoother.It took many attempts,but it was proving difficult.I then decided to put an effect in between which made it look a bit better.

I think the sequence will be done by the deadline Friday 10th February,but we still need to film the dance scene for the first part of the sequence.This has been a problem recently because the actors have been absence for number of reasons.I also uploaded other alternative tunes for the sequence incase the original music didn't work with the sequence.

Location shots (recce)

Here are the images of the park and inside the house.The park location was used for the Dance scenes,whilst the house was used for the main characters (Frankie) wheelchair scene. As you can see, they are very clear shots of the location.Which conveys the atmosphere it gives.The park seems peaceful and clean, and the house has the props and scenery needed for the wheelchair scene.

Media Journal-Week 10

This week,myself and the group scheduled our filming days for Thursday 19th January and Friday 20th January. When it came to filming on Thursday,Jasmine was unable to attend due to her illness.The filming took place at park in woolwich around 3pm.There were many problems that we had to face; the fact that only one actor/dancer turned up at 3pm.This was a problem because we had a filming schedule and time was running out.The actors/dancers turned up between 4:45pm to 5:30pm.The issue with this time was that filming became inefficient due to the natural lighting disappearing,making it difficult to clearly see the shots taken.

Another issue that made the day even more difficult and stressful was the fact that some of the dancers had to go home and get their costumes.At this point,I became frustrated and almost gave up.However,I knew we had to get something on film. Therefore I tried to speed things up by firstly directing the dancers, in terms of the position, I wanted them to stand in for each shot.This also became an issue because the dancers were reluctant to move.After that situation the dancers then found it hard to portray the kind of vibe we wanted,because the background dancers were not enthusiastic or energetic enough.

The angles shot by Yasmin were also inefficient,this may have been because we were in a hurry. She only shot the dance scene from two angles;in front and a side angle. I think that we should have shot the sequence from three different angles to make the sequence coherent.Unfortunately Yasmin didn't take into account the shots we had planned to shoot.I think if she had listened to what myself and Becky were saying, progress would have been made. In the end the shots produced were too dark,therefore the plan is to film next week Tuesday after school.

On the next day, we filmed at Becky's house which I think went better than Thursday's filming.We were able to film in the amount of time we had scheduled.The only problem was the last couple shots involving the wheelchair leaving the narrow hall way.The scenes with the main character were quick and easy because he understood,what we wanted and delivered a good performance.

Storyboard(Change the Beat)

1.Long shot of Main character on his last move;after a few seconds of dancing.

Background sound from the dance competition. no dialogue. 20 seconds

2.Mid shot closing into when he is on the floor,plus Slow motion pan 180.

Background sound from dance competition.no dialogue.15 seconds

3.You see a hand throw a remote on the floor and turn the T.V. off.

(Production name).T.V switching off.Remote hits the ground sound.5 seconds

4.See Main character wheeling over to a stereo and turning it on.10 seconds.

(Sylvian White name)Camera follows hands.Close-up.

5.Back of the wheelchair turning away from the stereo.4 seconds

Cast name(Robert Hoffman)Long shot.Music begins

6.Main Character's hand picks out clothes.Close-up. 3/4 seconds

Cast name(Mila Kunis )

7.Nurse's hand reaching for clothes.Close-up.4 seconds

Cast name(George Sampson )

8.Main character's hand gets the tie from the bed and does the tie up with hand. 8 seconds.Close-up.Cast name(Akai)

9.Nurse's hand does his tie up for him properly, Extreme,close-up. 5 seconds

Dance group name (Diversity) then Name of film.

10.Camera zooms out of T.V. Long hall way.We then see the back of the wheelchair.

13 seconds .Long shot.

11.Wheelchair rolling towards the door,you then you see the door.ELS 7 seconds.

(Featuring Diversity)

12.Nurse standing beside the open door,waiting for him to leave.ELS.3 seconds(crew members)

13.She then closes the door behind him. Main characters name(frankie) ELS 3 seconds

(writers name)

14.Scene emerges from a black Xray vision.Fading into the screen.4 seconds long

15.Name of film "Change the Beat"(It fades into the name) Produced and Directed by sylivian white. 4 seconds long.

Title sequence(Dance Members) shots

These two images show the dance group,that will be featured in the first part of Change of Beat title sequence.The costume worn in both the photo's are the types of costumes that would be worn in the sequence to portray the genre of the film.The first photo shows the stunt somersault;a similar stunt which will be shown in the first part of the sequence to convey part of the story.

Title sequence(Xray C.U.shot)

This is an image of a Back Xray,which will also be featured in the first part of the title sequence as part of the prologue,to imply that the main character(Frankie) has injured his back.

Filming Location (Permisson Letter)

A letter for permission to film at Woolwich poly school to find out wheter or not we can use the dance space and the dance members,to film our title sequence.Since Becky has close relations with someone that attends ,dance classes in that school.The letter was signed by Mr Grimsley,to make sure that we had permission to send the letter.If we are unable to use this location; other alternatives will be used such as the dance studio in our school.

Media journal-Week 9

This week,I focused on completing tasks for our title sequence.As a group we created a PowerPoint on Paramount;our chosen studio logo for Change the Beat title sequence.I created a questionnaire to research our target audience and to find out the type of font the audience preferred,for Change the Beat genre.I also put up the storyboards and discussed the possible location and shoots that should be used for the sequence.
This week we had to cancel filming for Friday,coming up due to Becky's illness; however a decision was made to start filming the following Friday.Becky assured the group she would be in,and plus it is imperative that each member of the group attends the making of the sequence. The main problem was that Becky's house was the main location,because she had the main props,costumes and space we needed. After we solved the shooting schedule problem,film shots and location recce shots were discussed to ensure that progress would be made within the next week Thursday and Friday. Overall I hope that after shooting we will have enough time to edit the shoots in time for the deadline ,without any problems or issues.

Music/Sound

Music/sound research and final soundtrack decision.

I have decided that this is the type of music that will be suitable for Change the beat title sequence because they both seem to have the vibe we are looking for.Big Boss will be for the dancing in the sequence.Perfection will be used when it comes to the main character (Frankie)in the wheelchair.

Big boss soundtrack:

http://www.audionetwork.com/production-music/big-boss_23163.aspx
This tune has a urgent, powerful urban RnB groove type of vibe that will need in the title sequence because it will add to the sequence;with its powerful sound and urban feel,which would portray the titles genre.This will set a strong tone and mood for the title sequence.

Heaven cent soundtrack:
https://audionetwork.lgfl.org.uk/production-music/heaven-cent_13319.aspxWest coast
This tune has RnB/hip hop with repetitive piano & strings.This soundtrack I have chosen will be used as a back up,alternative incase we are unable to use the other soundtrack;Big boss.

Perfection soundtrack:

This tune has rock solid, driving old school soul/RnB song featuring two soul singers.This tune will be used as a contrapuntal sound; to contradict the main characters situation.

https://audionetwork.lgfl.org.uk/production-music/perfection_14743.aspx

Change the Beat (storyboards)

These are the storyboards created for the title sequence (Change the Beat). Every scene has been drawn. Although the feedback given, was to include images of dancing before an image of the injury. The title sequence will take a maximum of two minutes,which I think is an appropriate time for a title sequence.Over all, the storyboard plan will be used when it comes to filming. The two locations are Becky's house for the wheelchair scenes and a Dance school for the dance scenes.

Media journal- Week 8

This week, myself and my group focused on completing the storyboards and producing an animatic to put on our blogs.Making the storyboard into an animatic gave us an idea of how it would look like and how long the title sequence would be.I also created a calendar to jot down the days that we were planning to film and all the necessary things we have done in order for our project to run smoothly. Our decision ,this week is to film every friday evening because that is the only time our actors are free to participate in our title sequence filming.We also decided that we would do the location recce shots on fridays. I briefly discussed the sound/music for the sequence, as we need an alternative because the recent sound/music that was suggested had copyright on it.