Unit 16: Video and Editing Techniques

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Unit 22: Single Camera Techniques

Pre-Production Booklet for you Dramas

Name: Lachlan Bone

Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)

□ Mood Board

□ Locations

□ Props List

□ Sound Table

□ Recording and Editing Equipment

□ Production Schedule

□ Script

□ Storyboard

□ Call Sheet

Script

Working title

Script by Lachlan Bone

Pitch: A man realising his self-destructive behaviour locks

himself in his room, however his addiction follows him, as

he’s harassed by someone from his past, eventually giving in.

as he collapses onto the floor.

Scripts:

INT Bedroom, afternoon

Scene begins, quick shots between different features of the

room, ending in a still shot of the ceiling light, cutting to

a close-up on the protagonist, he lets out a sigh, before

turning to his side, a pile of chairs keeps the door shut and

voice mails sound out one after another on a long lasting mid-

shot.

Voicemail 1 (Male):

Hey man, me and carl’re going down to the tracks, feel free to

come along!

Voicemail 2 (Male):

You got the money? You’re three weeks off of your next payment

and if I’ gotta chase your ass down myself I will. It’s either

pay up or ship the fuck out.

Voicemail 3 (Male):

Hey man, I thought we had a deal! Come on, it’s been weeks, if

you’re down on money that’s fine but the more time you spend

away from this sorta work, the more the boss’ gonna have it

with you, and you of all people know not to fuck with him.

Voicemail 4 (Female):

Danny, me and your father are comin’ to visit soon, we wanna

see how city life’s been fairin’ ya. Hope to see you soon,

stay safe! (Background chatter).

Voicemail 5 (Female):

Hey… thanks for helping me out earlier, if you hadn’t brought

the stuff like you did I’m not sure what I would’ve done…

you’re a real help, thanks.

Voicemail 6 (Female):

Hey, I’m going out to the woods like usual, wanna hang out

there? I’ve got some drinks and you’ve got the goods so c’mon!

Let’s have some fun!

Voicemail 7 (Female):

Hey, why’d you not show up?… y’know I need it man, so come

here and sell me some, I’ll even pay extra if it get you off

your ass.

Voicemail 8 (Female):

…I’m sorry, I-I don’t know what I need to say to make you help

me but I-I just can’t help myself… I’m freaking the fuck out

and I need you… why can’t you just help me?… I just need a

little more… Please… P-please?- (Sound of voicemail ending)

Voicemail 9 (Female):

…I hate you…

(Beep)

A hand grabs for the answering machine as we follow it towards

the protagonist still laying on his bed. The hand gently

caresses him, before embracing his body from behind.

Girl:

What’s wrong?… Isn’t this what you wanted?…

The man sighs out, the girl cradling him from behind,

interspliced with shots of him clearly alone in the room.

Girl:

You said you’d help me… and you did, I’m much better now, so

what do you want?

She cheekily smiles;

Girl:

They’re gonna come for you… I wouldn’t stop them if I were

you, so come on… let’s be proactive.

Man:

No…

Girl:

Come on… let’s have some fun like we used to. You were always

so stressed… it could only help now. So come on, let me help

you…

[Cut to next scene]

EXT Woods, Afternoon

The man sits on a lone wooden chair in the woods, the sound of

cold winds blowing as the girl approaches him, and cradles him

in her arms.

Girl:

Don’t worry… you’re safe now… nothing can hurt you…

Cut back to the room, where the man is seen grabbing for the

previously shown package.

[Back to woods]

The music begins, as we see the man become surrounded in

flames in the woods with the girl, whilst in the room he

collapses to the ground, clearly dying from overdose; the

music builds as the woods become engulfed in flames, and the

man dies in his room.

[Fade to black]

Voicemail (Female):

I’m going now, i don’t think I’ll be seeing you again, but it

you ever need me again, you know where to find me…

[End]

Storyboard

Mood Board

Location recce

Complete the location recce for the final venue.

Lighting Information: Dark, low-key lit room.

Solutions: Some portable lighting may be

required.

Sound Information: Surrounding neighbourhood.

Solutions: High quality microphone to block out

the distant noise.

Power Information: Plenty of nearby power

sockets and USB chargers.

Solutions: N/A

Hazards: Cramped filming space.

Solutions: Careful movement and camera

placement.

Type of room/area: Bedroom

Location Address: Henley-On-

Thames, 23 Crisp road

Sat Nav details (Post code):

RG9 2EN

Nearest Train Station: Henley

Nearest Bus stop: Starbucks

Location recce

Complete the location recce for the final venue.

Lighting Information: Likely foggy, High-key

lighting

Solutions: N/A

Sound Information: Surrounding neighbourhood.

Solutions: High quality microphone to block out

the distant noise.

Power Information: No nearby power supplies

Solutions: Fully charge gear before departure

Hazards: Woodland flora potentially dangerous

Solutions: Careful movement and camera

placement.

Type of room/area: Woodland

Location Address: Henley-On-

Thames, Little wood

Sat Nav details (Post code):

Unknown

Nearest Train Station: Henley

Nearest Bus stop: Starbucks

Props List

What props / models / furniture etc. will you need to make your production?

Production Name: (Working title)

Producer: Lachlan Bone

Item Script page Description Character/location Notes

Two wooden

Chairs

Page 3 A regular wooden

chair, thematically

representing both

the protagonist

and his female

counterpart.

Protagonist/Woodland N/A

Phone/Answer

ing machine

Page 2 Plays a majority of

the dialogue.

Protagonist/Bedroom Does not

require working

parts or

answering

machine.

Sound Table Production Name: (Working Title) Producer: Lachlan Bone

Shot Action Description of Sound Diegetic/non-diegetic Atmosphere created Musice – type and atmosphere

1 - 8

N/A Ambient sound of rural living

Diegetic Awkward, stilted

4

Voicemail All voice messages, low quality audio with appropriate answering machine beeps

Diegetic Grim, stilted

9-11

N/A Winds, leaves rustling

Diegetic Relaxing

8, 10-11

N/A Ending music, relaxing indiefolk music

Non-digetic Contrasting to the grim actions, relieving

Recording and Editing Equipment

What equipment are you using to film?

I am using the Canon EOS 700D with the standard lens, and a school supplied tripod and

microphone.

What software are you using to edit on?

I am using Adobe Premier Pro CC 2015 (and possibly Aftereffects CC 2015)

Day: Wednesday with time for added B-roll on Thursday

Time Scene Shot Description Location Characters Art dept/props Costumes Notes

Approx. 12:00AM

All Bedroom scenes

Quick shots between different features of the room

Bedroom Protagonist, Girl Answering Machine

Generally raggedy clothing, unkept and dirty.

POV shot of the ceiling light

Close-up on the protagonist

Long lasting mid-shot of protagonist in bed

Hand grabbing for the answering machine and following towards the protagonist

Mid-shot of protagonist and girl

Several fast shots of protagonist flailing for pills and alcohol

To 2:30PM Same Close-up of protagonist from the beginning of the film

Approx. 3:00PM All woodland scenes

Long-shot of protagonist in chair, from the side, ending with the girl approaching

Woodland Near Henley

Protagonist, Girl Wooden Chair Same costume as previous scene

Close-up on the two, from the side

To 4:30PM Various close-ups on surrounding woodland

Call Sheet

VIIBE PRODUCTIONS @ The Henley College Production: (Working title) Client Information: Vibe Productions

Location: Henley-on-thames,

Cast and Crew: Lachlan Bone

Marissa Carter

Role: Director/Actor

Actor

Phone Number: 01491 575557

Production Requirements: At least 5 minutes in total, to be attached to at least one of three genres; Romantic drama, Crime drama, Horror.

Brief: To create a 5 minute film about either a crime drama, a romantic drama, or a horror story.

Other Information: