Film Project: Part 1 of 2

Basic explanation of 180 degree rule

Seb explaining basics/rules of filming.

Quick sketch explaining 180 degree and 30 degree rules for my sketchbook.

Breakdown of story elements and explanation of the importance of story.

Analysis of chase sequences, watching various movie excerpts from recommended viewing.

Segment of ideas for chase sequence within our group.

Notes from Final Cut Pro tutorial.

Brief breakdown of sounds needed and tasks necessary for production of our chase sequence

Story breakdown of our chase sequence story, with scripting drafts and shot breakdowns included.

2nd story draft, after speaking with Tom and Seb during Friday's interim crit.

First draft storyboard of our chase sequence, created by Valter.

Interim Evaluation:

For our final project during the exploratory stage we have been given the task of creating a 60 second film chase sequence. For this task we were told we could be in groups and I believed this would be beneficial as everybody could adopt a role within the group, so we can all pull our own weight and work on specific aspects of the film. I volunteered to create/edit/record the sound for our project and also have scripted the chase sequence. After some initial group brainstorming we opted to go for Valter's idea which is revolved around a teenage boy/young man receiving a phone call from his girlfriend and learning that she is pregnant. We then decided to add comedic undertone but still maintaining the seriousness and realism of such a situation by exploring a plot twist where the boy attempts to escape his responsibilities, but due to one big obstacle is unable to do so, and ultimately decides to man up and face his responsibility. Our chase is metaphorical in which the boy is running away from his own fears as well as physically running but has nobody physically pursuing him. After talking with Tom and Seb we were told we had no obstacle within our story and after further drafting have added a big obstacle that the whole group are happy with. I have enjoyed creating and ellaborating on an initial idea within my group, but have my concerns over the actual filming process. I have also agreed to be the actor within the piece which is not my strong point but I would rather get the project done than have to rely on other people to volunteer for such a role. I also have concerns over our equipment (or lack of) as Ravensbourne do not appear to have any cameras, digital recorders or lapel microphones available at this moment in time. This factor has impacted on my level of enthusiasm, as although Seb has clarified that the story element is of paramount importance rather than what recording equipment is at our disposal I will find it hard to take pride in my work if I am only filming this chase sequence using my iphone.