31/1/12 The Editing Process

Over the last week or so I have been testing out different motions for the titles. This has been a great learning experience. For example today I have learned how to fade text in and out using opacity. Also I have been able to get the text move along the path. I think I need to use opacity more so that the text doesn't just appear. This will be my target once I have finished inserting all the text. Although I should be able to finish putting all the text by next lesson!

18/1/12 Editing Technqiues

In my film titles I have decided to use a cross dissolve which was inspired by the film Dead Man. The fade to black shows a change in and location. To show a change in time in my film titles I have also used a black out however it is dissolving into the next clip. It shows time passing and the deliberation between the protagonist and her situation.

17/1/12 Editing

The maximum length of the film titles opening is 2 minuets. After returning to school after day 1 of filming I was able to identify certain shots which needed to be re-shot and I was able to insert the needed shots later on. So overall I was able to film my film opening titles in 2 days.

As I edit the shots I, have decided to use one transition to dissolve the shots of the lead protagonist into one another to sow time passing. Also by slowing the speed of her walking I am indicating that there is something wrong. I have removed all diegetic sounds as I think that the effect of the voice overs would be removed in sympathetic effect. I am pleased with my film titles so far as it is clear where I will be inserting the titles.

Shot List:
1. Black Out - Dissolve Transition
2. Very Long Shot - Pan
3.  Long Shot
4. Medium Long Shot
5. Medium Shot
6. Point Of View Shot
7. Medium Shot
8. Medium Close Up
9. Medium Shot
10. (Medium) Long Shot
11.  Medium Close Up - Dolly Shot
12. Close Up
13. Over The Shoulder Shot
14. Point Of View Shot - Dolly Shot
15. Medium Close Up
16. Medium Long Shot
17. Medium Long Shot - Pan
18. Long Shot/ Very Long Shot
19. Extreme Close Up
20. Medium Long Shot - Fade to black

3/1/11 Downloading Filming

Today I have downloaded the filming which I completed over the Christmas holidays on to Final Cut Express. From watching the filming I have decided to redo certain scenes within the film titles.

Also on the day of filming the location was the same: Friary Park however the bench in which the film was set on was different.

14/12/11 Risk Assessment

Members in the group: Ellen Wright
1. Organise set days where you will film your title sequence:
As there the voice over is key to the explanation of the film titles. I feel that will only take 1 day to film all necessary materials.

29/11/11 Film Titles - Continued

There will be a scripted sound bridge. The lead female character will be having an sound flashback of an event that has already happened therefore initiating the non-linear narrative. This is the first draft.
Lead female will be sitting on a bench looking down sadly at a photo reminiscing
Girl: Mum, I'm going away.
Mother: What?
Girl: I'm leaving mum. I'm leaving with Lewis.
Mother: Tone raised What? Pause You can't leave. What am I going to do without you. I need your support. You think this is just some stupid little crush? Well let me tell you it isn't ok?
Girl: I don't believe you. It's not like you and dad were//
Mother: //Don't you DEAR MENTION YOUR FATHER IN THIS
Girl: I'm leaving with Lewis mum, and there is nothing you can do to stop me.
Mother: Yes. I. Can. I am your mother. DON'T YOU DEAR WALK OUT THAT DOOR!
Girl: Goodbye mum.
Mother: YOU WALK OUT THAT DOOR AND YOUR NEVER WELCOME BACK.

29/11/11 Film Titles - Continued

Through extensive research I have found a location for my film titles:

These are still images of the location however the images are in the wrong season. There are risks in filming in a public area such as:
- Interference from the public e.g. those not wanting to appear in the film titles, those causing trouble when filming.
- Dangerous debris e.g. empty bear cans, sharp objects
- Drugs paraphernalia
- Weather restrictions e.g. rain, wind, snow
- Equipment check e.g. regularly checking equipment is kept safe and secure