Short Film Shooting Pack

Short Film shooting Pack

A Dyslexic Goldfish Productions

1. Scene 12. Scene 23. Scene 2 (Hideout)4. Scene 35. Fight Scene

Date:

Director: Oliver Harradine

Camera Man: Oliver Harradine

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Rules for Filming Words:

1. Quiet on set: Make sure there is no background noise2. Rolling: Camera and audio is on and recording 3. Action: Actor begin the dialogue or their actions 4. Cut: Everything stops

Use 180 degree rule whilst filming a conversation scene Rehearse beforehand so all actor know what they need to do and were the camera

will be positioned Remember to keep a positive working environment Remember to use the clap board before shouting action, so audio is easier to

sync in post Test equipment beforehand to make sure everything is working Always film more than you have to, it will make editing much easier Don’t stop filming until you feel you have got the best shots you wanted Give you self-enough time to film for a short film around 2 hours for each

shot Make sure nothing is in the Frame you don’t what there Make sure the camera settings are correct before shooting:

1. 24 Frames Per Second2. Manual Focus 3. ISO: 100 – 8004. Aperture: small as possible

Don’t worry too much about colour you can edit it during post production Always have the storyboard on set with you, to refer too If the conditions are windy remember to put a dead cat (Windshield) on the

microphone Make sure Memory card is empty before filming Make sure actor know all there lines Make sure camera is clearly focused on the subject, except if it is intentional

A Dyslexic Goldfish Productions Shot Type Movement Complete

1Medium Close Up Fixed

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Scene 1 (News room) Shoot 5

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Scene 1 (News Room) Plot Summary for Scene

News reporter is informing the city about an event that have happen 11 hours ago, the event is the plot for the rest of the story.

Actors required:

1. Myself Character: News reporter (Minor)

Props:

None

Location:

School – Drama Studio

Equipment Checklist:

Equipment CompleteCanon 700D Tascam DR-05 Rode Videomic Pro Dead Cat Windshield Tripod Full Battery Memory Card Camera Filters

Time allocated for Shoot:

1 Hour


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Shot List:

Newsroom1 News report is sitting at his desk

reading the news Medium Shot, fixed

Dialogue, music over the top, add in post


Shot 1

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Risk Assessment:

Risk Assessment: Drama Studio

Problem Precautions

Fire There could be a fire in the school.

Make sure everyone knows were the exits are and they are lit up so there clear to see. Make an assembly area outside were people meet up. Take registrar

Distraction from others People could barge into takes. Also actor could get distracted by other through a window

Put up sign telling there is a recording session in progress and also close blind to make sure actor doesn’t get distracted


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Scene 2 (Field) Part 1 Shoot 1

Date:



Shot Type

Movement

Complete

1

Close Up - Over the Shoulder Tracking

2Medium Shot Tracking

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Scene 2 (Field) Part 1 Plot Summary of Scene

Jason is chasing Lewis, a low life criminal who the police are looking for, the chase leads them a few miles outside the city and Lewis flees into a wood. Alex stops and calls Ollie to give him an update and for information, then he follows Lewis into the wood.

Actors required:

Alex Rowe Character: Jason Ryan (Lead)

Lewis Hayes Character: Lewis (Minor Role)

Props:

1. Gun Holster 2. 1 x Pistol 3. Knife

Location:

Field located at back of estate


Equipment CompleteCanon 700D Tascam DR-05 Rode Videomic Pro Dead Cat Windshield Spider Steady Full Battery Memory Card Camera Filters


Location

My House

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2 hours

Shot List:

Field1 Lewis is running through a field toward wood,

followed by Jason. Lewis continues to run and enters the wood. Jason pauses, then puts his hand to his ear and slowly walks forward.

Close up, track up to Over the Shoulder Shot

Music

2 Jason continues to walk to the wood. Begins to talking to Ollie. Then enters the wood after Lewis

Medium shot, tracking him from the front walking forward. At end of dialogue he walks into the camera to create a black out

Music + Dialogue

What Lines will be said in which shot:


Shot 2

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Risk Assessment:

Risk Assessment: Field + Wood

Problem Precautions

Dogs Dogs could run into shot as wells as bark running the audio and visuals. Also could distract the Actor or crew member

Film during a quiet time of day when the dog walker don’t come out. And if we do spot a dog hold filming until it has gone

Public Could obstructed public walking, get in there way or could trip on filming equipment.

Film at a quiet point in the day and if someone come walking hold filming until they are out of the shot and away from the equipment

Rain Rain could ruin the camera equipment but also the shot as I don’t what rain in the film

Check the forecast the day before. But also bring umbrella and waterproof to protect equipment

Hay fever The tall grass could causes anyone with hay fever to start to sneeze, eyes crust over and throat to phlegm up.

Make sure anyone who suffers from hay fever has taken anti-histaminas before the shot.

Cold Actor and crew could get cold whilst filming and also during breaks.

Make sure everyone has warm cloths to put on during takes. Also provide hot drinks such as tea, coffee and hot chocolate to keep them warm.


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Shot Type Movement Complete

1Medium Shot Panning Right to Left

2Medium Shot Free Hand


Scene 2 (Hideout) Part 2Shoot 4

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Scene 2 (Hideout) Part 2 Plot summary on scene

Jason has just called Ollie to give him an update but also to phone the police. Ollie also finds some information on Jason target an gives it to Jason

Actors required:

Edward Bachelor Character: Ollie (Minor)

Props:

1. Keyboard2. Monitor

Location: Hideout

School – Drama Studio




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Time allocated for shoot

1 Hour

Shot List:

Ollie’s Hideout1 Ollie holding a drink, rushes over to his

computer to answer Jason’s callMedium shot, panning right to left

Music add in – post production + Dialogue

2 Ollie types on his computer to tell Jason some news about a scan he’s just run

Medium shot, move a bit to the left-slowly

Music add in – post production + Dialogue

What lines will be said in what shot:


Shot 1

Shot 2

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Risk Assessment:

Risk Assessment: Drama Studio

Problem Precautions

Fire There could be a fire in the school.

Make sure everyone knows were the exits are and they are lit up so there clear to see. Make an assembly area outside were people meet up. Take registrar

Distraction from others People could barge into takes. Also actor could get distracted by other through a window

Put up sign telling there is a recording session in progress and also close blind to make sure actor doesn’t get distracted


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Shot Type Movement Complete1 Medium Shot Tracking/ 360 2 Low Angle Long Shot Fixed 3 Close up Rack Focus 4 Medium Shot - Close up Zoom In 5 Close up Fixed 6 Medium Shot Fixed 7 Medium Shot Rack Focus 8 Medium Close up Fixed

9 To 20 Over The Shoulder Fixed 21 Long Shot Fixed

22High - Low Angle Over The Shoulder Fixed

23 Close up Fixed 24 Medium Shot Tracking 25 Medium Shot Fixed

26 To 31High - Low Angle Over The Shoulder Level Out

32 Medium Close up Fixed 33 Close up Fixed 34 Medium Close up Fixed 35 Close up Fixed 36 Medium Shot Fixed 37 Medium Shot Tracking 38 Medium Shot Fixed 39 Close up Fixed


Scene 3 (Wood) Part 1Shoot 3

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40 Long Shot Fixed

Scene 3 (Wood) Part 1 Plot Summary of Scene

Lewis searches for Jason who he know is behind him, Jason pops up behind Lewis and shoots him. Suddenly Alex Appears. The two begin a conversation. Alex revels his name to Jason, Jason realises this man killed his wife so tries to tackle him to the ground, but Alex trips him and steals his gun. Jason confronts Alex about killing his wife, Alex says it was for a wider cause. Jason comes to the realisation that to become better he need to kill Alex, so pull a clip out from his pocket and begins to shoot at Alex.

Actors required:


Lewis Hayes Character: Lewis (Minor)

Billy Gaines Character: Alex Hunt (Lead)

Props:

Gun Holster 3 x Pistol Knife


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Location:

Wood located at back of estate



Wood1 Lewis is walking through the wood

looking around, pointing his gun. Searching for Jason who he knows is behind him

Tracking shot, 360 degree Music add in Post-production

2 Jason jumps behind Lewis Low angled long shot of Lewis. Jason then jumps into the image. But we still have long shot of Lewis through Jason’s legs

Music

3 He draws his gun from his holster and shots Lewis. Lewis falls to the ground

Close Up of holsterRack focus from holster to Lewis being shot

Music + Gun sound effect

4 Jason puts down his gun Medium close, move into medium close up

Music

5 Jason puts the gun back in his holster

Close up Music

6 He tries to contact Ollie but can’t get through

Medium Shot Music

7 Alex walks out from behind a tree, Jason has his back to him

Rack focus from Jason to Alex, Medium Shot

Music


Location

My House

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8 Jason draws his gun and points it at Alex

Medium close up, slit low angle Music

9-17

The two have a conversation Over the Shoulder Music

18 Jason runs at Alex Long shot Music 19 Alex trips Jason over and steals his

gun, Jason falls onto the floor Long shot Music

20-23

The two have a small conversation with Alex looking over Jason who is laying on the floor.

Over the Shoulder, High angle on Alex. Low angle on Billy.

Music

24 Alex throws Jason his gun back, but has taken the ammo out

Close up Music

25 Jason tries to fire the gun but there’s no ammo

Tracking Alex walking away here the gun click in the background.

Gun click, Music

26 Alex turns round Medium shot Music 27 - 31

They continue their conversation, Jason begins to stand up

High – Low angle over the shoulder shots. Low on Billy. High on Alex. Moves to level Over the shoulder Shots

Music

32 Jason begins his monologue Medium Close up Music 33 Jason slowly pulls extra ammo put

of a pocket Close up Music

34 Jason finish his monologue Medium Close Up Music 35 Loads the clip into the gun begins

to fire at AlexClose Up Music + Ammo

click36 Begins to fire at Alex Medium Shot Music + Gun

shots37 Alex runs right trying to dodge the

bullets and hides behind a treeLong shot Music + Gun

shots 38 Jason runs out of ammo Medium shot Music 39 Throws the gun onto the floor Close up Music 40 The two walk towards each other Long shot Music


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What lines will be said in what shot:


Shot 1

Shot 6

Shot 7

Shot 8

Shot 9 – 20

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Shot 9 – 20

Shot 22

Shot 28 - 33

Shot 34 and 36

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Risk Assessment:


Problem Precautions












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Scene 3(Fight) Part 2 Shoot 3

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Camera Man: Oliver Harradine Shot Type Movement Complete

1 Over the shoulder Fixed 2 Medium Shot Fixed 3 Long Shot Fixed 4 Long shot Fixed 5 Long shot Fixed 6 Over the shoulder Fixed 7 Over the shoulder Fixed 8 Close up Fixed 9 Over the shoulder Fixed

10 Long Shot Fixed 11 Over the Shoulder Fixed 12 Over the Shoulder Fixed 13 Over the Shoulder Fixed 14 Long shot Fixed 15 Medium shot Fixed 16 Over the shoulder Fixed 17 Over the shoulder Tracking 18 Long shot Fixed 19 Over the shoulder Fixed 20 Over the shoulder Fixed 21 Long Shot Fixed 22 Medium Shot Fixed 23 Medium Shot Fixed 24 Medium Shot Fixed 25 Over the Shoulder Fixed 26 Over the Shoulder Fixed 27 Over the Shoulder Fixed 28 Long shot Fixed 29 Over the shoulder Fixed 30 Over the shoulder Fixed 31 Long shot Fixed 32 Over the shoulder Fixed 33 Over the shoulder Fixed 34 Over the shoulder Fixed

35 Over the shoulder- High Angle Fixed 36 Close up Fixed 37 Medium shot - Low angle Fixed 38 Close up Fixed 39 Medium Close up Fixed

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Scene 3 (Fight) Part 2 Plot Summary of Scene

Jason and Alex begin to fight, Alex seems to have the upper hand but the fight ends up with Jason shooting Alex in the head.

Actors required:


Billy Gaines Character: Alex Hunt (Lead)

Props:

Gun Holster 2 x Pistol Knife

Location:

Wood located at back of estate


Location

My House

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2 hours

Shot List

Fight1 Alex – Knife - Blocked Over the shoulder Music + fight

sound effects2 Billy - Leg Kick to Back of Knee Medium Shot Music + fight

sound effects3 Billy – Disarm Alex Long Shot Music + fight

sound effects4 Billy kicks knife away, Alex ready him self Long shot Music + fight

sound effects5 Alex- Right hook- Blocked Long shot Music + fight

sound effects 6 Alex- Left hook- Dodge back Over the shoulder Music + fight

sound effects7 Billy straight through- Dodge Right Over the shoulder Music + fight

sound effects8 Alex hip hit - Left Close up Music + fight

sound effects9 Alex Right hook face Over the shoulder Music + fight

sound effects10 Stumble on floor Long Shot Music + fight

sound effects11 Alex straight through dodge down Over the Shoulder Music + fight

sound effects12 Billy left hook face Over the Shoulder Music + fight

sound effects13 Alex left hook block Over the Shoulder Music + fight

sound effects14 Alex right hook – Grab hand Long shot Music + fight

sound effects15 Billy grab neck and push into tree Medium shot Music + fight

sound effects16 Alex head-butts Billy Over the shoulder Music + fight


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sound effects17 Billy stubble’s back, Alex recovers Over the shoulder

+Tracking Music + fight sound effects

18 Alex – Left Hook – Blocked Long shot Music + fight sound effects

19 Alex – Right Hook – Blocked Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

20 Billy – Grab head and smack into knee Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

21 Alex falls to the ground and Billy picks up the knife Long Shot Music + fight sound effects

22 Billy – Knife left high – Block Medium Shot Music + fight sound effects

23 Billy – Knife left low – Block Medium Shot Music + fight sound effects

24 Alex – Grab hand and knife – throw to other side Medium Shot Music + fight sound effects

25 Billy – Push left hand Over the Shoulder Music + fight sound effects

26 Billy – Knife low, gut – Dodged Over the Shoulder Music + fight sound effects

27 Billy – Knife straight through – Dodged Over the Shoulder Music + fight sound effects

28 Billy – Knife high down - Blocked Long shot Music + fight sound effects

29 Alex – Punch to face Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

30 Billy – Knife straight through -Grabbed Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

31 Billy – Knife spin – Grabbed + Disarmed Long shot Music + fight sound effects

32 Billy – Spin punch – Blocked Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

33 Alex – Hand on shoulder, elbow to face Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

34 Alex – Knee to Chest, Push to the ground Over the shoulder Music + fight sound effects

35 Billy pulls out a hidden gun and shots Alex in the leg knocking him to the ground. Alex drops the knife

Over the shoulder, High Angle

Music + fight sound effects

36 Billy grabs the knife Close up Music + fight sound effects

37 Alex on his knee, Billy stands over him with the knife Medium shot, Low angle

Music + fight sound effects

38 Alex grabs a hidden gun from his shoe Close up Music + fight sound effects

39 Billy thrusts the knife, Alex grabs his hand stopping the knife and shots him with the gun in his other hand.

Medium Close up Music + fight sound effects

Risk Assessment:


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