BTS&BLOOPERS

Behind the scene footage from our filming  

                                 
 

Research and Planning Targets

Love the filming of your use of make-up - truly exceptional!  Make sure you evidence your time-management and explore location.  Storyboarding needs evidencing to complete this stage of your portfolio.  A very strong start so far!

FILM DIARY

Monday 2nd of January

This was the original day we were meant to film our footage.However, due to some technical difficulties, we had to postpone for Friday the 6th of January 2017.  

Friday 6th of January

Around 4 pm we arrived at the setting where our film was taking place (house).We shot our footage later in the day after school because the lighting was more appropriate. In the winter it gets darker earlier. This was perfect for our film because it's set in the evening, so we didn't have to be cautious about lighting.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Began preparation e.g setting of location, camera, tripod, costume and makeup.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

We began filming with Ivy's part in her bedroom. This took the longest to film because we used a variety of camera shots and angles.

5:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Antagonist's special effect make- up using liquid latex, ink colour, and fake blood.

            

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Filmed the last footage kitchen scene

We managed to film all the footage needed for our opening two minute, ready to edit at school using adobe premiere elements.

Mise-en-scene

Make-up

This video above shows the step-by-step process we took to achieve the burnt/scarred look on our antagonist’s hand, using special effect make-up. 

I particularly enjoyed doing the special effect make-up because it looks, realistic and turned out very successful.

                                    

                                                                           Costume 

              
                                                                         

The two images show the costumes worn by out characters Ivy and the antagonist.

We had difficulties, with Ivy’s costume, because we were unable to find plain pajamas within our budget online. However, I came across the pajamas worn by Ivy on the website Boux Avenue. They were on sale.

On the other hand, our antagonist’s costume was easy to find and relatively cheap. Overall, the costumes we pursued were suitable for our opening two minutes.

RESEARCH AND PLANNING TASK: TITLE FONTS

Choosing, the right font for a movie is important. This is because it can have a significant impact on a film. Furthermore, different font styles give the audience and an idea of what genre a movie is and what to expect.

I created a mood board, of fonts used as titles in well-known horror films.

The title of our film is called SEEN 23:59 PM. We choose this as our title because it relates to the content in our opening two minutes. Down below are some examples of font ideas for our movie title.

Neue Helvetica 55 Roman font 

                                                          

The first font is particularly relevant to our film because it’s the same font used in the app iMessage. This app will be used in the beginning of our opening two-minute. The font is simple and basic. Additionally, each of the letters is exactly the same size.Using, this font for our title is effective because it's bold and clear making it easy for the audience to read.

Chops Chops by Font Monger 

The font is effective because it’s bold and striking. The sharp edges on each of the letters imply sinister. Furthermore, the font also suggests sharp weapons perhaps a knife used by the killer. Although this font gives off a dark aura, it would be more suitable the genre action Horror.

                                                               

The Defiler font by Font Monger

This font style is messy and effective because it creates mystery and confusion. However, by using this font it could make it difficult for the audience to read, as it’s not clear.The streakiness and spiky texture of the font looks like blood and implies violence. However, I don’t think it would fit in with our film Seen 23:59 PM because the font resembles the horror genre slasher.   

Adobe Caslon Pro font  

The font Adobe Caslon Pro, will be used for our tile because it's similar to fonts used in most horror films.   

RESEARCH AND PLANNING TASK: CAMERA ANGLE AND SHOTS

Our opening two minutes will include a number of different camera angles and shot types.

The use of the camera is important in a film because different shots and angles have an impact on the audience. Additionally, it makes the film feel more realistic as it adds atmosphere and sets a specific mood depending on the scene being framed.

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Laptop

Location

Bedroom (night)

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot One: Ivy Typing Her Essay

Medium shot of Ivy to create an intimate relationship between Ivy and the audience.

Side view from behind Ivy position on the left side of the scene – Since Ivy isn’t framed in the middle, this will make the audience feel present in the scene alongside Ivy.

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Laptop

Location

Bedroom (night)

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot two: Phone Ringing

Close up shot of Ivy picking up her phone- this shot will be filmed to twice for the purpose of the match on action cut.

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Laptop

Phone

Location

Bedroom (night)

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot three: Ivy Back To Typing Her Essay Again

This shot will be similar to the first shot

Medium shot of Ivy from side view

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Laptop

Phone

Location

Bedroom (night)

 Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot Four: Ivy Receives A Message

Close up shot of the phone to show a preview of the message.

(Cross-cutting editing) Medium shot of Ivy Typing on her keyboard

(Cross-cutting editing) Another Close up shot of the phone when Ivy receives the second message.

(Cross-cutting editing) Back to a medium shot of Ivy looking over at her phone

(Non-diegetic sound of Phone notification-to indicates to the audience that Ivy has received a third message.)

  

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Laptop

Phone 

Location

Bedroom (night) 

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot Five: Ivy Shut Downs Her Laptop

(fade to black editing transition from the previous scene to give the illusion time has passed)

Medium shot of Ivy closing down her laptop

Continues medium shot of Ivy as she walks out the bedroom

(Match cut) medium shot of Ivy walking out of her bedroom from outside

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Location

Staircase (night)

Outside the house

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot Six: Ivy Walks Downstairs

Medium shot of Ivy walking past the camera and out of the frame

(Match cut) Medium shot to low angle shot of Ivy walking down the stairs

(Match cut) Close up shot of Ivy’s feet walking down the stairs from a low angle  

(Match cut) Long shot of Ivy walking down stairs from outside – Ivy walks past little windows beside the staircases; this shot shows a glimpse of Ivy from outside, as she walks downstairs.   

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

Location

Hallway(night)

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Make Up

Natural

Shot Seven: Ivy Walks Along The Hallway

Tracking, long shot following ivy In order to mimic the illusion of ivy being followed  

Equipment

Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18-135mmf/2.5-5.6 STM

Tripod

knife

key

Location

Kitchen (night)

Costume

White/blue striped pajamas

Actor(s)

Ivy

Antagonist

Make Up

Natural
special effect make up

Shot Eight: Ivy In The Kitchen
(match on action)  Medium shot of Ivy in front of the sink
*Diegetic sound (key dropped)
Antagonist point of view shot ,Ivy pulled towards the camera fade to back effect .