SHOT LIST

 

REFLECTIONS - PHOTOSHOOT

As a prop for our table top sequence in our production, we did a photoshoot of Sarah from the stalkers POV. These were the pictures that the stalker would have taken of Sarah which meant that we experimented with angles and locations that the stalker would have used. In order to not be seen by Sarah whilst taking the pictures, we had her sit on a bench and walk around, and took pictures of her from far away (as to not be seen). To make the pictures more realistic we created shadows and hid behind trees to take the photos, making sure there was part of the picture that had the tree bark in frame, so it would be apparent to the audience that the picture was taken in secret. We wanted the pictures to show Sarah in her everyday life doing everyday things. 

We filmed the stalker taking the pictures too, so that we can edit together the shots of the salker taking the pictures and then show the pictures in turn. However, we did face a few challenges whilst doing this, as on the day of filming the weather wasn't cloudy which made it so we needed to adjust our angles so that the sun didn't reflect on the camera screen and show our faces and shadows whilst filming. We also had to adjust the angles we used through the pictures of Sarah in the window, as she was clearer when the window was open, however the window didn't open fully, and so we had to take this into acount and use a lower angle in order to see her better.

To turn the pictures into props for our tabletop scene, we edited the pictures using a grey scale, as if the stalker used an old camera, making the pictures look moe sinister, then printed them out and laminated a few, so that we could film the stalker developing the pictures in a dark room in a later scene. We had to make sure they were laminated so that the salker could place the pictures in solution without damaging them in order to create a more realistic shot. 

HOTSEATING

  Planning: 

• Stalker- have a voice affect on it and blurr the face- we are having to conceal their identity. Sketchy exchange possibly of money to bribe the stalker to speak about it.
• Ellie- just come in from a run to keep in her character.
• Possibly be in the style of a police interview as if people are being questioned about Sarah's stalking.
• Same quesitons for each- cut from each person's answer.

Questions:

Questions to ask Sarah's friends: Rough outline

• What's your name? Where do you work? 
• Relationship- last time you saw her? Friendship? How was she?
• Have you noticed anything is wrong with her?
• Does she seem happy? Is there anyone you think that is jealous of her?
• Does she have a partner?

Questions to ask Sarah: Rough outline

• Do you know Becky and Alice?
• Do you have a bestfriend?
• Do you know anyone who could be jealous of you?

 

 

SEMIOTICS

 A breif summary of Roland Barthes Semiotics Analysis video on how to read sign in films:

Sign in film is anything that creates meaning, it could be a symbol, colours, camera angles and logos. When something creates meaning it is described as the ‘signifier’. Semiotics is the study of these signs and how the audience perceive them. There are two types of meaning that can come from a sign: denotion and connotations. Denotation is the literal meaning and so someone may see the Apple Company logo as the Apple Computer logo. The conotations that are linked with the signifier is the associated meaning people have for the signifier. For example, the logo is a picture of an apple, but is connotated and associated with high technology as well as sweat shops and unfair labour. However, there are many different connotations of any signifier as different people with interpret them in different ways, depending on someones background, ideology, and culture and what someone is exposed to. The factors vary among people because signs are polysemic and so we can read all signs around us in many ways.

Within media, the importance of semiotics is all about understanding the signs used, what they mean and why a producer has decided to use them. There are 4 categories of sign we look for in film:

1. Mise-en-Scene

2. Sound

3. Camerawork

4. Editing

 

In film, we rely on language to represent meanings and the video used the example of Terror for Tokyo, which is a foreign film, leaving audiences without Japanese lexis to rely on the other signs in the film to understand what is happening.

                                       

In the film the Mise-en-scene creates an eerie atmosphere, leaving the audience unsettled due to how young and innocent the child is, the claustrophobic feel of the room and the cold colour and bare walls, all leading the audience to feel as exposed as the child. The sound keeps up the tension when a voice is heard from the other side of the door. Even though the content of what is being said is unknown, the audience can recognise the tone is aggressive and therefore whoever is speaking should be feared. Then there is this eerie chiming noise, followed by dead silence, contrasting these sounds is effective in creating tension. The camera work consists of many wide shots/fish-eye shots which are used to heighten the enclosed space the child is in; the camera tricks cause the audience to feel just as trapped as the girl looks. The editing increases and hold the tension by showing the extended shot with no cuts, creating a held-breath sensation making the audience feel out of control and vulnerable. There is a shot that cuts straight from the girl’s scared face to the door where the voice came from. Here, the audience are able to establish that whoever is behind the door is the reason the girl is so scared. Terror for Tokyo is a perfect example on how signs can have a huge and distinctive impact over the audience and control the emotions and tension of the piece. 

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RISK ASSESSMENT

Hazard to Health and Safety

Risk posed and to whom

Risk Level (H/M/L)

Control measure to reduce risk

Further action needed to reduce risk

 

Transport: Standing in the street in Walton to get the shot of Jess through the window from the stalker’s perspective (could have got hit by a car if we were too focused on shooting). Danger when travelling to destination by car. Moving vehicles (lorries) in school carpark. Students looking wrong way when crossing road. Student falling down stairs. Walking across roads. Be cautious when walking/driving to filming location and be aware of surroundings. Aim to cross roads at designated pedestrian crossings. Always have a person looking for incoming cars.

Weather: In the forest it was slippery due to rain (danger of falling and injuring ourselves). Danger of getting clothing wet and becoming too cold. Wet camera when filming outside. Students bring appropriate clothing suitable for all weather and be cautious when walking on slippery surfaces.

First Aid Issues: Trips/Falls – could trip over in the dark room. Could come into contact with harmful chemicals in the dark room. Brambles in woods. Carry a first aid kit at all times, aim to have a first-aider on stand-by, identify areas of danger (e.g. brambles or chemicals).

General Public (e.g. theft or assault): Outside in the dark on the street (danger of potential assault or kind of incident). Threat of pick-pocking in Walton (not a large risk as we are not in a crowded location). Students causing incident with member of public. Students stay in groups when in public spaces (with mobile phones), do not approach members of public or respond to provoking comments, students to remain in supervised conditions, do not film late at night, follow guidance of emergency personnel.

Accommodation (e.g. risk assessment from centre): No overnight accommodation

Major Public Incident (e.g. terrorism): Not applicable as there is minor chance of a terrorist attack in a small town. In the case of one: Ensure venue has assembly point and pupils know where it is, as well as giving pupils assembly points whilst on public transport. Ensure pupils know the national advice to run if possible and hide if not. Ensure pupils know to always follow police instruction. Issue pupils with printed emergency contact card detailing school landline and school mobile – instruct them to call if they become lost (as well as alerting security official). Ensure trip leader has a school mobile and also contact details for both the school and all pupils + families

 

 

RISK ASSESSMENT	HAZARD TO HEALTH AND SAFETY	RISK POSED AND TO WHOM	RISK LEVEL (H/M/L)	CONTROL MEASURE TO REDUCE RISK
Transport	Incoming cars when we stand in the street to get shots of Jess through window from stalker’s perspective. And moving vehicles (e.g. lorries) school car park.   Traveling in car   Crossing roads	Potential injury through getting hit by a car if we were too focused on shooting.   Danger when travelling to destination by car.   Students looking wrong way when crossing road.	H	Always have a person looking for incoming cars. Students to be made aware of risks.   Be cautious when walking/driving to filming location and be aware of surroundings.   Aim to cross roads at designated pedestrian crossings.
Weather	Rain when filming outside making ground slippery and dangerous (especially in forest)   Rain making clothes and camera equipment wet	Rain could cause students to slip and fall – potentially causing injury.         Damage to the camera and risk of students becoming cold.	M	Students bring appropriate clothing suitable for all weather and be cautious when walking on slippery surfaces.
First Aid Issues	Trips/Falls       Chemicals             Brambles	Could trip over in the dark room.   Could come into contact with harmful chemicals in the dark room.   Brambles in woods – could trip over or cut themselves on	M       L           M	Carry a first aid kit at all times, aim to have a first-aider on stand-by, identify areas of danger (e.g. brambles or chemicals).
General Public e.g. theft or assault	Assault             Theft               Incidents	Outside in the dark on the street (danger of potential assault or kind of incident).   Threat of pick-pocking in Walton (not a large risk as we are not in a crowded location).   Students causing incident with member of public	L             L           L	Students stay in groups when in public spaces (with mobile phones). No filming late at night.       Filming in supervised conditions.       Students not to approach members of public or respond to provoking comments. Students to be advised on their responsibilities and school expectations.
Accommodation e.g. risk assessment from centre	N/A (no overnight accommodation)		L
Major Public Incident e.g. terrorism	Not applicable as there is minor chance of a terrorist attack in a small town		L