Research and Planning; Draft of Script

Nasrin has created a 'mini-draft' of our script. It does not include detailed dialogue but does include a draft version of what will be said and what sort of music, edit transitions and shot types the scene will be. A scripted version is currently being created and will be added to the blog shortly.

Research and Planning: Testament of Youth Trailer

Having seen a shorter version of this trailer on TV I decided to look into it a little deeper. After watching the full length version of the trailer I couldn't find a better example of one in which ours will compare with. It is a British independent, war-based romance. The trailer tells the story of a young woman who is at first against marriage as she wants to pursue a career in writing. Having gone to university she finally meets a man who accepts her for who she is. At the start of the war her brother signs up to join the soldiers along with the man who she has now fallen in love with.

This is very similar to our plot in many ways. I have chosen this trailer due to it having every convention which our group wishes to use for our trailer.

Research and Planning: Willow Auditions

Arysa's Audition - Arysa is a 17 year old college student.



Molly's Audition - Molly is also a 17 year old college student.

We have chosen to use Arysa for our trailer because we felt her audition was "effortless". It was also taken in less shots so when coming to film the actual trailer we feel that it will take less time using Arysa.

Research and Planning: Animatic Storyboard

Research and Planning: Portland Basin Opening Times

Due to our group wanting to film over the christmas period we have done some research into the opening times. I have also taken down the details to make sure that we are able to film.

Research and Planning: Test Editing 1 - Bloopers

Research and Planning: History Of Genre

"The First Romance Film"

'The May Iwrin Kiss' was said to be the very first romance film. Lasting only 18 seconds, the 'film' was created in 1896 by Thomas Edison. The kiss was staged by the actors for the camera of a New York newspaper.

Romantic Drama:

A romantic drama usually involves an 'obstacle' which the characters must over come in order to fulfil their love for each other. Music within this genre is highly stylised to give the emotional mood and create an atmosphere.

Examples From Different Eras:

(1942)

(1984)

(1995)

(1996)

(2011)

Our trailer would be seen as a romantic drama as it has all the same features needed to be one. The storyline includes an 'obstacle' which is interfering with the relationship of the two characters causing them to be apart.

Here are some additional posts which I have created relating to the romance genre:

Genre Research:
http://courtneymcdonougha2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/research-and-planning-genre-research_5.html

Top 20 Romance Films:
http://courtneymcdonougha2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/research-and-planning-top-20-romance.html

Research and Planning: Production Logo Research

I have begun to conduct some research into production companies and their logos. Most of them feature a image of some sort that relates to their name and colours which are easily recognisable and visible. They also feature an animation before or after the initial title is visible. To make our trailer and production companies look professional I will attempt to recreate this within my production company logo.

Research and Planning: Nasrin's Sound Posts

Here are the links to Nasrin's research into sound for our trailer.

Sound Editors Role:
http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-my-role.html

Sound Research 1 - 7:
1 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-1.html

2 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-2.html

3 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-3.html

4 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-4.html

5 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-5.html

6 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-6.html

7 - http://nasrinchoudhorya2media.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/research-planning-sound-research-7.html

Research and Planning: Weather Checks

Nicole has created 2 weather check posts for our filming. Here are the links to her posts.

Weather Check 1

http://a2medianicolehgandy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/research-planning-weather-checks-for.html

Weather Check 2

http://a2medianicolehgandy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/research-planning-weather-checks-for_24.html

Research and Planning: Location Overview

These are the 3 main locations in which we wish to film.

1. Portland Basin

2. Hyde College Library

3. Fairfield Moravian Square

Research and Planning: Editing/Test Shot Practise 1

I have created a practice piece for our trailer using iMovie. We re-created the opening sequence from our trailer.

Research and Planning: Film Name Audience Feedback - Poll Junkie

Nasrin has created a poll to get some feedback on our  trailer name ideas. There is also a comment section for any other name suggestions or any comments on our already selected names.

Research and Planning: Editing Test Shot Using iMovie

We have begun to create a practice shot video using iMovie. We have chosen to use a range of different  editing transitions so see what would work best.