MALac

Completed edit of MALac!

The script was ultimately about a young lady tormenting a man. In order to do this, she has a MALac, an object in which the audience do not know purely to create suspense. The groups interpretation was to create a hallucination type dream sequence in which the audience are to suspect that the man is going crazy.

It was fun filming again; getting us back into thinking about shot types and everything that is involved into creating a film gave the mind a real good work out!

In terms of the feedback given,

1) A student mentioned that it reminded them of a scene out of Dr. Who or Torchwood.
2) Shot selection was misunderstood at times(was quite complex when it didn't need to be).
3) Needed a clearer backstory.
4) Location was good as it was different(not inside).
5) Editing was clever and effective.
6)Could have shot it earlier in the day, as it got fairly dark.
7) Big production feel at the start.

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Coursework 1

'Discussing your place in multimedia in terms of your network and companies that you identify, that can be connected to that network and that you are interested in working with'.

I am pretty excited about this piece of coursework. It's all about identifying our networks in the media world; who our network is, where is it, how is it. This involves diagramming our network too!

At this current moment in time I'm building up a list of potential companies that I can get in contact with. Some include BBC nottingham, Blue cat productions, Videofeet and Giltbrook studios.

I intend to find around 25 companies ranging from small to large. In doing this, i will be then be able to reject the ones i am least interested in to create a tighter and more personal network.

Year two!!

The second year of uni is about to start and i am extremely excited to start working again.

Hope everyone has had a lovely summer!

Rationale for gaze

My main ideas and intentions in this project created were producing a film that was fairly originally and had not been thought of before. I wanted to create a film that was a challenge therefore changed the original script to make it more interesting. It was important to create visually pleasing camera shots and to make the audience laugh.

The methods were developed through creating an in depth storyboard which involved where the scenes would take place and what camera shots would be used. Videos were a source of visual research. The well-known ‘Misery bear’ videos on Youtube inspired us as a group greatly which made us want to change the girl from the script to a bear.

As I am a fairly quiet person, I wanted to be heard in the group and wanted a big role so I decided to be the cameraman as well as help to direct and produce what was going on during each scene. I believe that this helped me grow as an individual which was a positive as moving image has been my favourite module.

We were limited to shooting outside because the weather at the time was not great. Additionally when we did end up filming it was fairly windy at times.

It was hard to film the teddy as at times we had to re-shoot some scenes because the person holding the teddy got in the frame.

To solve the weather situation we looked in advance for the weathers situation and planned in depth on the days that we would film.

To solve the wind issue so we had to cover the microphone up with a jumper in order for the sound to be clear.

Ultimately I have learnt that working in a group where people don’t pull their weight can be a massive drawback to the final outcome. However the positives about working in a group are that everyone can express their ideas. Furthermore, it is interesting to work with people who know their roles well. For example, the producer knew what she was doing and told us what was happening next etc.

If I were to repeat this project, I would want to try another role. I would want to be the editor so that my skills will improve. Also, I would like to have more interest and involvement in sound as it is very important to get it right and sounding perfect.

I believe that the editing could be improved as at times seems a bit harsh cutting from one shot to another.

As the year is almost over, I really want to make short films in the summer. I have recently purchased a new DSLR which can record full HD videos so the majority of my spare time I will be out shooting and editing footage.

 I thoroughly enjoyed this module and hope to continue moving image next year.

Group edit, individual edit and final script for 'GAZE'

Gaze from Dan Bissill on Vimeo.
This is the groups edit of gaze. I believe on the whole, the fim was a success and was definately original. The script has been edited to suit the group and have added a few more scenes in for comical purposes!



Gaze individual edit from Dan Bissill on Vimeo.

This is my individual edit of the film gaze. I have shortened some of the unecessary clips and have added  smoother transitions. Additionally the music has been changed as i wanted to experiment with different moods that music can have on the audience. Also, some slow motion effects have been introduced to give the 'car' scene some more tension.


1 EXT. STREET. (close up)Teddy is found laid in a muddy puddle.(camera zooms out)TEDDY

(vo)

There'll come a time when I'll look at the world and it will look back at me

Pedestrians/cars rush past the Teddy without noticing it.
TEDDY

(vo)

And I won't be there to see it

Teddy gets up and starts walking off.

2 INT. BEDROOM. (teddy walks into shot) The Teddy finds the house of its owner. It enters the house, climbs upstairs (camera from teddy’s P.O.V or follows it) and goes to the girl’s bedroom. There is a row of photos perfectly lined on the window sill. A desk with a pile of study books, homework and a laptop. There is a cork board on the wall with a perfectly cut out exam timetable to leave no excess. (camera cuts to show each thing the shows teddy leaving room)
TEDDY

(vo)

I've always been invisible. Had the ability.

My mummy had me for a limited time only

Teddy exits the room.

3 INT. LIVING ROOM. (camera facing teddy then cuts to show girl entering) Girl walks homework under her arm and delicately places it on the coffee table. The Teddy is sat on the sofa and she sits on him. (camera is facing side so you can see teddy being sat on)
TEDDY

(vo)

And if I shouted she could sometimes hear me

(camera facing girl) Girl looks puzzled as she hears the Teddy. She pulls him out from under her and throws him to one side of the room. (camera follows teddy as he flies through the air then camera cuts to show teddy getting up and leaving) Teddy gets up and exits the room.

4 INT.KITCHEN. (medium shot) Teddy is sat at the kitchen table. The stereo is playing. (close up on stereo) We can see the volume has been turned down to zero
TEDDY

(vo)

But of course she couldn't

Teddy goes to turn up radio and Celine Dion’s “All by myself” is playing. (full shot of table) Teddy places head on table and starts to cry.

5 EXT. PARK. (camera pans and stops to show swing & teddy walking away from it) The empty swing gently moves back and forth.
TEDDY

(vo)

If you let me creep up on you
(medium shot) Teddy is seen drinking a bottle of vodka (close up shot of bottle)The bottle of vodka slowly empties
TEDDY

(vo)

I can make you disappear too
(camera moves away from teddy and teddy moves towards it) Teddy is staggering around the park, pissed out of his face.
TEDDY

(vo)

I could just tell you some things. Things you don't want to hear. Things no one should have to hear

(close up)The Teddy snorts a line of cocaine (crushed up paracetamol) and injects himself with heroin (syringe from a fancy dress shop filled with water)

(full shot) The Teddy makes its way over to the car park.
TEDDY

(vo)

But it can't be your fault

(medium shot of the teddy) The sound of a car engine is heard followed by a horn, the Teddy turns around (faces camera then camera goes behind the teddy to show the car) and is struck by a car. It flies through the air and lands on the ground.
TEDDY

(vo)

(close up of teddy laying on the ground)

I am invisible you see. And now I am gone

THE END