Jack Morton

This template PowerPoint presentation includes all the relevant elements you need to cover your film production.

It is suggested you save this PP in a different name so you always have a copy – some sections require you to delete the information on the slide and replace with your own work

Add more pages to each section where necessary [you should be doing this!]

Add visuals as you see necessary

This document will be added to as you progress through the pre-production phase.

Remember, you need to give as much attention to your sound planning as you do to your visual planning

Use the story development resource to help structure your short film with more detail

Not all the aspects have to be followed verbatim, use the resource the plan out character, motivation, stakes and the arc of your film, this will help to ensure that it works structurally

Proforma is on bb

Add a structural breakdown of each scene once you have done this

Breakdown your film into it’s basic sections [e.g. via scene breakdown or similar] and apply broad visual ideas to each section. You should list the shots required

You can use this as the master template for your production, then add more shots to each section when you develop your full visual plan

From this you could work on a conventional script if you want, but using the scene breakdowns should be enough

Scene No. Approx

timing

What happens Visual notes Audio notes

1

Shot types:

Establishing

shot

Medium shot

Close up shot

Long shot

10

seconds

I Find a watch in an empty

field, I look at the watch and

strap it to my wrist and walk

off.

My breath in the cold air to visualize how

cold the environment is. The shot I will use

is the medium shot. The watch shining on

the ground and then I pick it up and strap it

to my hand. The type of shot I will use here

will be a close up shot and a medium shot. I

then will visualize me walking away from the

camera and will use a long shot.

My breath breathing heavily and

the slushing sound of the wet

grass when I walk. To let the

audience know what sort of

setting I'm in.

2

Shot types:

Close up shot

Medium shot

5

seconds

As I'm walking back with the

watch on my wrist I suddenly

fall over and land in some

mud.

I will film the character walking and about to

walk into the mud by using a close up shot

of the slippery surface and then a medium

shot of me falling over.

My shoes crunching on the small

twigs that have fallen from the

trees. I then will record the

slippery sound when my shoes

glide on the mud as I'm about to

fall.

3

Shot types:

Long shot

Medium shot

Close up shot

45

seconds

I've arrived at my home and

I'm fast walking to the kitchen

sink. I then turn on the sink

and try to wash my hands but

then a sudden blast of warm

water rushes out and grazes

my hand. I then panic and

grab a butter knife to pry the

watch off, however the

kitchen knife breaks. I will trip

over my shoe lasses when

trying to leave my house.

I will visualize the door opening and me

entering my home by using a long shot. I

then will use a medium shot of me entering

the kitchen. I then will use another medium

shot of me turning on the tap and then will

use a behind medium shot of the steam

from the tap. Another type of shot I will use

is the close up shot to show the audience

my facial reaction to what's happening. I will

then show me tripping over by using a close

up shot. I then will use a long shot of me

exiting the room.

I will gather sound of the door

creaking open as this will cause

the audience to feel tension. I

then will record the footsteps of

me getting to the kitchen. I then

will record the sound of the water

splashing. I then will record the

sound of me falling over.

4

Shot types:

10

seconds

I return the watch to the place

I found it, I then leave the

watch and walk off. Then

another person finds the

watch and puts it on.

There will be a medium shot of me taking of

the watch and the a close up shot me

putting the watch on to the ground, then

there will be a long shot of me walking

away. I then will film a medium shot of

another person picking up the watch.

I will gather the sound for the

walking on the muddy grassy

area where I found the watch. I

then will record the sound of me

running away into the distance. I

then will have to record the

sound for the other person

walking to the watch.

Visual Planning

This section is concerned with the visual planning of your film

You should use this section to develop the sequencing or your video, establish the visuals look and sequencing of your film and create a structure for you to follow when filming

It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the film before you make it; it will make filming and production a more streamlined process

The following tasks are part of your visual planning

Pre-visualisation and concept boards

Storyboarding

Shot list

Tool for exploring the direction and visuals

Provides inspiration and information for the “look & feel”

Presents key moments in your video

A means to sketch/plan ideas

Information on colour/lighting

Defining the “mise-en-scene”

Include as much here as you like, but keep it relevant to the production, the following slides have been left blank for you to approach in your own way, add more as you need to

Suggestion: include your edited short sequence of clips that have inspired or influenced your video [similar to this: http://io9.com/5941145/this-directors-video-pitch-for-hunger-games-might-be-better-than-the-real-movie]

My mood board will influence my final product by showing me what area

the short film will be shot and what angles are the best for the short film to

be interesting and unique. Another way it will influence my final product is

the colour, the colour of the surrounds will be similar to my product, create

a sense of fresh air to the audience and viewer.

Your storyboard should bring your idea to life

Provide an idea of the sequencing of you film

Provides a basis for production

Suggested online storyboard creators are: https://www.storyboardthat.com

http://www.pixton.com [very complicated]

http://www.storyjumper.com [allows you to insert your own images]

Alternatively, hand draw or photograph your storyboard and scan or copy to insert it onto your slides

There are lots of tips collected together on Blackboard!

Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown of what you need to shoot for your film

It should work in partnership with your storyboard

It will be your working document when you film

It should contain the shot number, scene number, shot description, framing, cast/location info and action you will see

It should also have information on performers in the scene and other props, etc

Shot list template is on Blackboard in the pre-production folder.

Organisational Planning

Include names, contact info, and defined roles at difference stages of production, using a table is suggested

People Responsibilities Location Contact Info

Jack For the first two locations I will be

acting in the Short film and I will also

have responsibilities for booking the

equipment for the suitable day that we

are filming.

For the first part of filming

the short film I will be

located in the field where I

will be acting the most for

the short film. Then the

next part of the short film

will be located in my house

where I will be doing the

most of the filming.

To contact me:

Phone number

Email address

Harry Harry will film most of the short film,

therefore he is responsible for filming

the shots in sequence.

For the first part of filming

the short film he will be

filming me in the field.

Once we have finished

production in the field, he

will then act in my house.

I can contact him

by:

Email address

Phone number

Who is going to be in your film, how and why have they been deemed your best choice? Do you have any backup options?

I will be in the majority of the film, as I'm the main character. However I will have one friend called Harry who will be helping me film certain shots for the short film. The reason I have chosen him is because he lives close to me and has filmed projects like this before. I also have his contact information to ask him what days we are filming. I do have back up options, however he does live far away which would make filming with him a bit trouble some.

This is the area where I plan to film, it is down

the street of Maple Grove where it opens up

to a field. I won’t need clearance/permissions

for filming in this area as its open to the public

24/7. A issue that might come up is weather, if

the weather is terrible I will be forced to pack

up and go. A solution for this problem is I will

find a backup area to film such as Dalby

forest because its set in a remote forest

where its covered by rain. Dalby forest also

has a nice atmosphere to it, therefore making

the short film more interesting.

This is a birds eye view layout of the

field, as you can see I have a lot of

area to play with. The reason I have

chosen this area to film is because its

easy to access from where I live and I

think it’s a perfect setting/atmosphere

for my short film. A problem that I might

face is crowds, as there are usually a

lot of people who sit around or there's

normally a lot of people walking their

dog. I saluaction to avoiding this is

going later in the day where there are

less people around.

This is Dalby forest if the Maple grove

area doesn’t work this will be my back

up plan. I won’t need

clearance/permissions for filming in

this area as its open to the public. The

problem that might come up is time, as

it closes quite early. To solve this

problem I leave the house early to

make sure I get in on time.

This is a birds eye view layout of Dalby

forest, as you can see I have a lot of

area to play with. The reason I have

chosen this area to film is because its

easy to access from where I live and I

think it’s a perfect setting/atmosphere

for my short film. A problem that I might

come across is lighting as its set in a

valley and gets dark really quickly. To

solve this problem I will check the

weather to make sure it’s a sunny day

Risk Control Measure

Slips, trips and falls while using

equipment/looking through viewfinders.

• Ensure you are familiar with your surroundings, any

planned movements and that the location is safe.

• Any camera movements should employ a spotter for the

camera operator, directing the movement safely.

Manual handling carrying equipment • Do not carry/move equipment beyond your comfort level.

• Request help when transporting equipment/share amongst

crew.

• Adhere to manual handling methods for carrying items.

Lost/stolen equipment • Do not leave any equipment unattended.

Electrical equipment, extension/data

cables and plugs- electric shock

• Do not touch any equipment that appears faulty and report it

to the tutor/technician.

Poor lighting • Ensure cast and crew have good visibility for example use

LED torches to at night.

Weather • Look at the forecast the day before filming to ensure that

you be caught off guard in the rain, as this could cause a

slippery surface.

Fire • Know the floor plan of your friends house as you will need

quick access out of the house in case of a fire.

Possible Issue Prevention

Full SD card Check to see if the SD card is full, if so check

before leaving or book an extra SD card.

Fully Booked equipment Book the equipment the day before, therefore

making sure you will get the equipment.

Wrong Equipment Book the right sort of equipment as you could

get two different types of models.

Wasted filming time Make/follow a schedule to ensure what to do

next as you could waste valuable time getting

started.

Terrible weather when filming Reschedule filming to a later date if possible. If

you are unavailable to do so then film indoors

entirely.

Props unavailable Find backup props, for example substituting

the watch for a digital one. If using

clothing/costumes find available back ups.

Cast/crew unavailable Find back up actors as yours could be ill or

unavailable for example Alex, Ben, Jake and

Tom.

Provide an outline of what you will do on which days during production

List, explain how you’ll acquire and provide an overview of anything else you’ll need for your production – this is about anything that isn’t cast, crew, technical equipment and locations, but could be how those things will be moved to a location, for example.

I will need a back pack where I will store and carry the equipment to different locations. To acquire a back pack I will empty out my own back pack to solve this problem. I will also need a watch to act as a prop in my short film. To acquire a watch I will use an old digital watch that I found in my house. I will also need suitable clothing for my short film production as the short film needs to look a certain way.

Soundtrack Planning

These are sounds in the environment, part of the ‘world’ your character experiences – these can be recorded on location, produced afterwards using Foley techniques, etc. Some use of royalty free sounds is permitted, but you must list their sources and information

Consider what you might need, how you are going to get it, etc

I will need the location sound, for my short film. I will obtain the sounds by getting it at location and I will record as much as possible to fill in audio silence. The type of sounds that I would want are foot steps as I want the short film to feel more authentic. Another type of sound that I want to record is the wind. The reason I want to record the wind is that it creates a great atmosphere for the viewer, as it makes you think that your right there with the main character. I also want no one talking in the background as this will ruin my short film atmosphere, as the short film is supposed to have no dialogue.

These are the sounds/audio that the audience experiences, but are not part of the ‘world’ of the character[s], this could be music, sound cues, etc

Consider where you are going to get these, only royalty free sources and original content is permitted – please track your sources

I will be using a royalty free sound track for my short film and I think I be using this one. The reason I have chosen this sound track is because I want the audience to feel the tension building up throughout the short film.

Sound Track:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nEpV-T6has

I will also use sound effects for my short film, for example I will use a door sound effect. The sound effect will be a door slamming shut. This will make the audience jump or build tension through out the short film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U54G6obOSQI

Another sound effect I will use will be cutlery mashing together. The reason I will add this in is because if I were to do it, it will be unclear and muffled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYVL6AnGpmw