Hello everyone,
>
>I think it's fair to point out that it is difficult to
>do a group project anyway, but especially so when it
>is very difficult to get everyone in one place at the
>same time. We should not lose sight of this, and I
>think we have done very well so far and are on course
>for a succesful shoot next Sunday.
>
>Haven't heard back from all the actors yet, but
>auditions will be completed by Wednesday and the
>script will be finalised by then too.
>
>I can borrow a good quality digital camera from the
>university for next weekend, so that's sorted.
>
>Myself, Kev, Tom and Emma will be setting up the
>studio on Friday afternoon with the help of Pete.
>
>I agree with Emma, I think the concensus is that we
>have one storyboard agreed by Wednesday and we stick
>to it. It will be asking far too much to film 7
>different storyboards on Sunday. We will all do our
>own edits after next Sunday, so that is where our own
>individuality will come to the project.
>
>With regards to editing we should really only attempt
>to edit on the day if there is time. If we run out of
>time we could always capture and sync the film from
>the DV tapes later that week. Obviously it would be
>great if Mike can help us do this, but I don't think
>we should rush through the shoot so that we have time
>to edit on the day. We all have good enough Final Cut
>Pro skills to edit on our own, although it helps if we
>can sync the clips first.
>
>Here's my sugestions for roles based on current
>skills, experience:
>
>Mike - Director of Photography/lighting
>Tom - Sound
>Emma - Stage Manager/ Photography
>Adrian - camera
>Roger - camera
>Kev - camera
>Penny - Production
>
>2 Directors to be picked from above, someone to cover
>their role if required.
>
>Will get back to Tom and Emma re: actors later tonight
>/ tomorrow morning. Emma, could I have your mobile
>number to help with this?
>
>Roger
So shall we all agree to try and bring stuff to the meeting on
wednesday
that we think will help - such as Adrian's storyboard and anything
similar
that anyone else may have done?
Emma
>
Sunday, November 12, 2006
From Mike re Sunday shoot.
Hi All,
I can't make any time to help set up on friday. Sorry I have a prior
commitment in Weston super Mare at 2pm.
I don't know how we are proceeding. Have we decided on 2 actors? Is
anyone going to set up the studio on friday? Is everyone going to do
their own storyboard, then shoot it one at a time? Why aren't we
talking about this?
I have had a look at the studio as I said at the meeting on wed. I
have since emailed Peter Critchley re the lighting, cameras and
studio. its up to us to do the lighting. there are some issues with
the kit we are likely to have, in particular the sound side. I have
permission to borrow from Newton Park 3 Z1 cameras with extenders, 3
tripods (sadly without wheels and remotes), DV firewire leads, 3 G4
laptops, 2 radio mics, extra mains cabling, headphones, and an
external firewire drive. I will also provide 3 DV tapes, clipboards,
masking tape (to mark up the floor). We need a fast digital camera
to document the shoot. Could someone provide this? I have a folder
of pre production files that would help us formalise the shoot. The
PA would normally co ordinate the completion of these. I will email
to the volunteer and assist their completion.
I propose that we rehearse record on sunday using 3 camera
positions. We just need 'coverage' then we can each edit the scene
as we want. So that once camera stays wide and the 2 others get
mcu's and over shoulder 2 shots. I still feed that its possible to
shoot and edit on sunday.
Draft Schedule for Sunday 19th November:
meet 09.30 outside the building.
10.00 access to the studio - position the 'set', prepare the cameras,
set up 3 laptops and radio mics
10.45 rehearse and block through scene 1
11.15 set the lights
11.30 record scene 1
12.00 rehearse, block and record scene 2
12.30 rehearse, block and record scene 3
13.00 rehearse, block and record scene 4
13.30 break most for lunch - someone stays on to log and capture
rushes
14.00 set up the projects in FCP and build a multiclip* this will
sync the rushes tapes and make a rough assembly of each scene. You
can then trim, add audio etc, and make a title seq and credit
sequence in your own time
16.00 wrap
Roles: we need 3 camera operators, one sound operator, a director
(for scene 1+2, another for 3+4), stage manager/photographer, DOP
(me?), Production assistant. Who wants to do what?
Your thoughts,
Mike J
I can't make any time to help set up on friday. Sorry I have a prior
commitment in Weston super Mare at 2pm.
I don't know how we are proceeding. Have we decided on 2 actors? Is
anyone going to set up the studio on friday? Is everyone going to do
their own storyboard, then shoot it one at a time? Why aren't we
talking about this?
I have had a look at the studio as I said at the meeting on wed. I
have since emailed Peter Critchley re the lighting, cameras and
studio. its up to us to do the lighting. there are some issues with
the kit we are likely to have, in particular the sound side. I have
permission to borrow from Newton Park 3 Z1 cameras with extenders, 3
tripods (sadly without wheels and remotes), DV firewire leads, 3 G4
laptops, 2 radio mics, extra mains cabling, headphones, and an
external firewire drive. I will also provide 3 DV tapes, clipboards,
masking tape (to mark up the floor). We need a fast digital camera
to document the shoot. Could someone provide this? I have a folder
of pre production files that would help us formalise the shoot. The
PA would normally co ordinate the completion of these. I will email
to the volunteer and assist their completion.
I propose that we rehearse record on sunday using 3 camera
positions. We just need 'coverage' then we can each edit the scene
as we want. So that once camera stays wide and the 2 others get
mcu's and over shoulder 2 shots. I still feed that its possible to
shoot and edit on sunday.
Draft Schedule for Sunday 19th November:
meet 09.30 outside the building.
10.00 access to the studio - position the 'set', prepare the cameras,
set up 3 laptops and radio mics
10.45 rehearse and block through scene 1
11.15 set the lights
11.30 record scene 1
12.00 rehearse, block and record scene 2
12.30 rehearse, block and record scene 3
13.00 rehearse, block and record scene 4
13.30 break most for lunch - someone stays on to log and capture
rushes
14.00 set up the projects in FCP and build a multiclip* this will
sync the rushes tapes and make a rough assembly of each scene. You
can then trim, add audio etc, and make a title seq and credit
sequence in your own time
16.00 wrap
Roles: we need 3 camera operators, one sound operator, a director
(for scene 1+2, another for 3+4), stage manager/photographer, DOP
(me?), Production assistant. Who wants to do what?
Your thoughts,
Mike J
Meeting 2 - 8/11/06 9.00am
W e decided to have meetings in morning so that Mike can be present as he teaches in the afternoon. We discussed roles and Mike showed us all techniques and processes invilved for the shoot including planning: use of studio lights vs natural light, use of camera - crossing the line discussed and location /props. Very useful information provided by Mike and helped us to make a plan of action. All present during the day.
Actions/tasks agreed:
1. Use the studio and lighting - Mike to get gels for window to adjust natural light.
2. Use a minimal set and props - White backdrop, sofas from MA room.
3. We are filming on Sunday 19th november between 10am and 4pm - we must be packed up and gone by 4pm.
Mike discussed we could maybe edit etc as well on this day, but others suggested not enough time, but lets see how we get on. 2 hrs needed for editing time? final cut use of multiclip editing, if we have time Mike will show us how.
It would be good if we all leave sunday with a file we can all edit each, but main thing is that we get shoot completed with all footage ready to edit. Use three cameras simultaniously - over the shoulder shot, close up of face shot and wide angle shot of couple standing I think were chosen (discuss this week).
4. Rodger as got replys from actors - all seem interested so Rodger, Emma and Tom will see actors and cast roles choosing two at Newton Park. Mike said important that actors are similar in height and can follow clear instructions. This will help with shoot and logistics.
Actors to bring in own smart clothes/ jewllery etc. Not much time to audition really.
5. Rodger also suggested we maybe able to adapt some of the script to make things easier and invole actors with this .
6. Emma to layout script - anyone else can try as well. So it is clear and we can write notes on it. mike explained how to layout a script properly.
6. Mike will sort out call sheets and admin stuff to help and we can share workload on day and give each other tasks this week, so we are ready for Sunday.
7.Adrian to be one of the Camera operators on day as I cannot make Fridays.
8. Tom, Emma, Rodger, Kevin to set up on Friday, get set sorted and lights equipment all ready for Sunday, see Pete for help. Maybe Penny can see Pete get any keys, things we need.
9. Adrian will bring in drawings of shot types for people to use for their storyboards if they want to, this may quicken process and also these can be used as shot cards for camera operators as suggested by Mike.
We are getting there and will discuss further on Tuesday so we are ready for Friday and Sunday.
Next meeting Tuesday 15/11/06 9am.
Actions/tasks agreed:
1. Use the studio and lighting - Mike to get gels for window to adjust natural light.
2. Use a minimal set and props - White backdrop, sofas from MA room.
3. We are filming on Sunday 19th november between 10am and 4pm - we must be packed up and gone by 4pm.
Mike discussed we could maybe edit etc as well on this day, but others suggested not enough time, but lets see how we get on. 2 hrs needed for editing time? final cut use of multiclip editing, if we have time Mike will show us how.
It would be good if we all leave sunday with a file we can all edit each, but main thing is that we get shoot completed with all footage ready to edit. Use three cameras simultaniously - over the shoulder shot, close up of face shot and wide angle shot of couple standing I think were chosen (discuss this week).
4. Rodger as got replys from actors - all seem interested so Rodger, Emma and Tom will see actors and cast roles choosing two at Newton Park. Mike said important that actors are similar in height and can follow clear instructions. This will help with shoot and logistics.
Actors to bring in own smart clothes/ jewllery etc. Not much time to audition really.
5. Rodger also suggested we maybe able to adapt some of the script to make things easier and invole actors with this .
6. Emma to layout script - anyone else can try as well. So it is clear and we can write notes on it. mike explained how to layout a script properly.
6. Mike will sort out call sheets and admin stuff to help and we can share workload on day and give each other tasks this week, so we are ready for Sunday.
7.Adrian to be one of the Camera operators on day as I cannot make Fridays.
8. Tom, Emma, Rodger, Kevin to set up on Friday, get set sorted and lights equipment all ready for Sunday, see Pete for help. Maybe Penny can see Pete get any keys, things we need.
9. Adrian will bring in drawings of shot types for people to use for their storyboards if they want to, this may quicken process and also these can be used as shot cards for camera operators as suggested by Mike.
We are getting there and will discuss further on Tuesday so we are ready for Friday and Sunday.
Next meeting Tuesday 15/11/06 9am.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
'The Conversation' Meeting 1 - 01/11/06
This blog is a production diary and minutes of meetings for the MA Interactive Design/Multimedia group at Bath Spa University College group video project.
All group members were present today - Mike works in the afternoon, so details will be emailed to him.
We met Martin, who gave us the deadline date (w/c 06/12/06) and general advice for the project. Martin suggested we could use his script 'The Conversation' for this project so to give us a much needed starting point (this was very helpful). We decided as a group to use this script. Earlier on in the day Mike was extremely helpful with his advance knowledge of film/video production and suggested how we could work and produce the video/film making/filming/editing etc. We generally agreed that it would be difficult to get all of us in the same place at the same time outside of Wednesdays, so we thought maybe a day at the weekend would be good to set up do the shoot and edit the footage. Sunday was agreed, however we are waiting on actors to get back to us on this, before we can go ahead.
Martin also suggested we all set up a online blog to be used as a production diary. This will be good for group communication.
During the meeting we thought it was important to contact the actors first and get a date set for the shoot.
We set a provisional date of 19/11/06 for this, depending on availability of crew, actors and booking the studio etc.
We sent an email and copy of script to actors on Roger's email account and we wait in anticipation for their reply. Penny said she would try to pre book the studio etc (i think).
Martin also took us to view the studio and sound booth, we discussed camera set up and use of lights etc (we have to see Pete who can set things up for us Friday before shoot). We decided it would be important to do a camera and lighting plan etc.
In the meeting we agreed:
1. to share roles and all have a go at every thing.
2. Adrian to chair and produce minutes of meetings(on blog as part of production diary) every week - Wednesday 4.30pm. To discuss the progress of project and agree tasks etc. I suggest we have meeting over a beer in a nice pub somewhere (stress free).
3. We use Martin's script 'The Conversation' the first 4 scenes. Get 20-25 minutes of footage and edit to 5 minute film (we need to seek Mike's advice on this).
4. By next week we all produce rough ideas, shot lists, lighting plans etc for the shoot so to discuss next week. thinking about how we can visualise the script scenes and sub texts etc through the use of camera angles, edits, shots, lighting, sound, acting etc.
Can someone pass a copy of script onto Mike.
I think a successful first meeting - the ball is rolling and we wait to hear back from actors and discuss the ideas we all have next week. Next meeting 08/11/06 - 4.30pm. I hope this is ok people let me know if I have made any mistakes or missed anything out, cheers Adrian.
All group members were present today - Mike works in the afternoon, so details will be emailed to him.
We met Martin, who gave us the deadline date (w/c 06/12/06) and general advice for the project. Martin suggested we could use his script 'The Conversation' for this project so to give us a much needed starting point (this was very helpful). We decided as a group to use this script. Earlier on in the day Mike was extremely helpful with his advance knowledge of film/video production and suggested how we could work and produce the video/film making/filming/editing etc. We generally agreed that it would be difficult to get all of us in the same place at the same time outside of Wednesdays, so we thought maybe a day at the weekend would be good to set up do the shoot and edit the footage. Sunday was agreed, however we are waiting on actors to get back to us on this, before we can go ahead.
Martin also suggested we all set up a online blog to be used as a production diary. This will be good for group communication.
During the meeting we thought it was important to contact the actors first and get a date set for the shoot.
We set a provisional date of 19/11/06 for this, depending on availability of crew, actors and booking the studio etc.
We sent an email and copy of script to actors on Roger's email account and we wait in anticipation for their reply. Penny said she would try to pre book the studio etc (i think).
Martin also took us to view the studio and sound booth, we discussed camera set up and use of lights etc (we have to see Pete who can set things up for us Friday before shoot). We decided it would be important to do a camera and lighting plan etc.
In the meeting we agreed:
1. to share roles and all have a go at every thing.
2. Adrian to chair and produce minutes of meetings(on blog as part of production diary) every week - Wednesday 4.30pm. To discuss the progress of project and agree tasks etc. I suggest we have meeting over a beer in a nice pub somewhere (stress free).
3. We use Martin's script 'The Conversation' the first 4 scenes. Get 20-25 minutes of footage and edit to 5 minute film (we need to seek Mike's advice on this).
4. By next week we all produce rough ideas, shot lists, lighting plans etc for the shoot so to discuss next week. thinking about how we can visualise the script scenes and sub texts etc through the use of camera angles, edits, shots, lighting, sound, acting etc.
Can someone pass a copy of script onto Mike.
I think a successful first meeting - the ball is rolling and we wait to hear back from actors and discuss the ideas we all have next week. Next meeting 08/11/06 - 4.30pm. I hope this is ok people let me know if I have made any mistakes or missed anything out, cheers Adrian.
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