In yesterday's lesson, Stevie and I made a couple of titles, which we then added into our piece, and used the cross dissolve video transition between the scenes so that the titles faded in and out.
Also, we added our chosen music to the beginning scenes, which give a happy feel to our piece, right at the start.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Filming
During Monday's lesson we uploaded the rest of the footage that we filmed on Thursday. Stevie and I managed to cut the scenes down to under two minutes, with time to spare to add in titles.
We then rearranged the scenes so that the shots of Ophelia and Derek were put together as if happening at the same time - parallel editing.
After, we deleted the audio at the beginning of the piece so we could later add in our music. We also changed the levels of background noise and conversation so it was easier to hear the dialogue.
We then rearranged the scenes so that the shots of Ophelia and Derek were put together as if happening at the same time - parallel editing.
After, we deleted the audio at the beginning of the piece so we could later add in our music. We also changed the levels of background noise and conversation so it was easier to hear the dialogue.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Filming
Today, Stevie, Omi and I filmed the remaining scenes for our opening sequence.
We decided to add a few scenes of Omi (Derek) walking through a corridor to build up his character, and we though it would be a good idea to use split screen with Derek and Ophelia in the beginning scenes.
We then filmed the last part of Ophelia's journey towards the reception, culminating with her walking in the double doors and up the stairs.
We decided to add a few scenes of Omi (Derek) walking through a corridor to build up his character, and we though it would be a good idea to use split screen with Derek and Ophelia in the beginning scenes.
We then filmed the last part of Ophelia's journey towards the reception, culminating with her walking in the double doors and up the stairs.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Set
Our set will be in a school, which is vital for our piece, as the two protagonists are students.
In the beginning, the shooting will take place up a school drive and into the grounds to show the journey that Ophelia has to make. This also emphasises her nervousness because the walk is long and drawn out, to make it seem like it is taking forever for her to actually enter her new school.
The following scenes will take place inside the main, school reception - a likely place for a new student to meet someone who will help her get to know her surroundings.
The end shot is in a corridor, which is again fitting for a school based film, and it also connotes that the two characters will soon become firm friends, because it is just the two of them walking together.
In the beginning, the shooting will take place up a school drive and into the grounds to show the journey that Ophelia has to make. This also emphasises her nervousness because the walk is long and drawn out, to make it seem like it is taking forever for her to actually enter her new school.
The following scenes will take place inside the main, school reception - a likely place for a new student to meet someone who will help her get to know her surroundings.
The end shot is in a corridor, which is again fitting for a school based film, and it also connotes that the two characters will soon become firm friends, because it is just the two of them walking together.
Thursday, 12 March 2009
The Script
Saving Ophelia
Ophelia makes her way up the school drive, into the school reception building and ascends the stairs. Near the top, she trips over a step and her glasses fall off onto the hallway floor. As she reaches for them, another hand does too and they touch for a few seconds. Ophelia and Derek look at each wide-eyed, before Ophelia pulls back her hand quickly and blushes.
Derek: Here you go.
He smiles as they both straighten up and he hands her the glasses, Ophelia still looking at the floor and blushing.
Derek: Are you new here?
Ophelia: (Nodding) Yes.
Derek: Would you like me to show you to the student office?
Ophelia: Um, okay, yes, thank you…
Derek starts off down the hallway, glances back over his shoulder and smiles at Ophelia.
Derek: This way then.
As they walk away down the hallway:
Derek: I’m Derek, by the way.
Ophelia: I’m Ophelia.
Ophelia makes her way up the school drive, into the school reception building and ascends the stairs. Near the top, she trips over a step and her glasses fall off onto the hallway floor. As she reaches for them, another hand does too and they touch for a few seconds. Ophelia and Derek look at each wide-eyed, before Ophelia pulls back her hand quickly and blushes.
Derek: Here you go.
He smiles as they both straighten up and he hands her the glasses, Ophelia still looking at the floor and blushing.
Derek: Are you new here?
Ophelia: (Nodding) Yes.
Derek: Would you like me to show you to the student office?
Ophelia: Um, okay, yes, thank you…
Derek starts off down the hallway, glances back over his shoulder and smiles at Ophelia.
Derek: This way then.
As they walk away down the hallway:
Derek: I’m Derek, by the way.
Ophelia: I’m Ophelia.
Friday, 6 March 2009
Filming
In todays lesson Stevie and I began to edit our coursework piece. We uploaded everything from the camera to the computer and deleted what we didn't need. We then began to spilt some scenes ready for adding titles and sound (music).
We felt that some of the scenes are not as fluid as they could be, yet we think that they can be corrected in another lesson of editing.
We felt that some of the scenes are not as fluid as they could be, yet we think that they can be corrected in another lesson of editing.
Filming
During Thursdays lesson Stevie and I filmed the main bulk of our coursework piece. After a few difficulties securing an actor to play Derek (our first actor refused to play the part) we managed to find someone to act for us (Omi).
It was pretty successful and we didn't come across any major difficulties. However, after playing it back we discovered that there was a lot of background noise, something we'll have to sort out whilst editing.
The only thing left to film now is the middle section where Ophelia is walking towards to the reception, which we can do during Mondays lesson.
It was pretty successful and we didn't come across any major difficulties. However, after playing it back we discovered that there was a lot of background noise, something we'll have to sort out whilst editing.
The only thing left to film now is the middle section where Ophelia is walking towards to the reception, which we can do during Mondays lesson.
Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Filming
During Mondays lesson Stevie and I began filming for our coursework piece. After struggling to find actors we decided that I would play the part of Ophelia. That way, it would be easier to direct the piece beacuse I know the plot/camera angles/script very well.
We managed to capture the very opening scene, as Ophelia walks up the school drive. When we got back to the classroom we uploaded the film and used Adobe Premiere Elements to edit what we had done.
In the next lesson, we are planning to film the scenes where Ophelia and Derek meet for the first time.
We managed to capture the very opening scene, as Ophelia walks up the school drive. When we got back to the classroom we uploaded the film and used Adobe Premiere Elements to edit what we had done.
In the next lesson, we are planning to film the scenes where Ophelia and Derek meet for the first time.
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