Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Post Production Editing the footage
We have all the footage now and we are all editing our own versions of 'The Conversation'. Firstly for me I have taken the footage and produced a rough cut in i-movie because this is quick and gives me a sense of the footage and scenes and also because i have no Final cut software yet. I have edited the scenes added transitions and tiles, also sound - using a track from a band called the Field mice (I have to check copyright on this one). However this is only a rough cut and next year I will be collaborating with a muscian friend of mine who is going to be producing tracks and sound for my visual projects.
In the MA sessions on Wednesday we have been allowed to edit our footage which is good, because it has enabled me to produce a version in Final Cut. Mike gave us a demonstration using the software and the Multi Clip tool which as been very useful. Also Martin has given us some constructive feedback on editing related to our footage. So now I have completed a version using Final Cut which I have found very useful. I have been trying to craft my edits and version so that you do not notice the cuts, its okay. I'm happy with this version as I'm new to this, but when my skills improve I will re-edit and improve. I now have a version in Final Cut and exported as a QuickTime movie. I will have completed by the deadline this version with some minor improvements printed to tape and a QuickTime movie saved onto DVD. Also I will have my storyboards and this blog which is evidence of my production log.
In the sessions we have also viewed and analysed each others versions which I have found useful and interesting, and I will improve mine next year. Also we have to produce some kind of Interactive movie/project from this footage - I have ideas already which will be noted down and visualised through setches and storyboards.
So this week i will complete the above and hand into Martin on Wednesday 13/12/06 along with my Object 1 minute film and storyboard.
I now have a problem. My Mac blew up on Monday and now I have no computer (Disaster). It as been sent away to be repaired and it could be a couple of months before it comes back. So now my only option is to use PC's at work to do any work for my MA which is not ideal. Also over the Xmas period I will have no access to a computer because my workplace closes down for two weeks, which means I will not be able to do any work over this period. So I have the next two weeks to complete everything so far. I will see how it goes I guess.
In the MA sessions on Wednesday we have been allowed to edit our footage which is good, because it has enabled me to produce a version in Final Cut. Mike gave us a demonstration using the software and the Multi Clip tool which as been very useful. Also Martin has given us some constructive feedback on editing related to our footage. So now I have completed a version using Final Cut which I have found very useful. I have been trying to craft my edits and version so that you do not notice the cuts, its okay. I'm happy with this version as I'm new to this, but when my skills improve I will re-edit and improve. I now have a version in Final Cut and exported as a QuickTime movie. I will have completed by the deadline this version with some minor improvements printed to tape and a QuickTime movie saved onto DVD. Also I will have my storyboards and this blog which is evidence of my production log.
In the sessions we have also viewed and analysed each others versions which I have found useful and interesting, and I will improve mine next year. Also we have to produce some kind of Interactive movie/project from this footage - I have ideas already which will be noted down and visualised through setches and storyboards.
So this week i will complete the above and hand into Martin on Wednesday 13/12/06 along with my Object 1 minute film and storyboard.
I now have a problem. My Mac blew up on Monday and now I have no computer (Disaster). It as been sent away to be repaired and it could be a couple of months before it comes back. So now my only option is to use PC's at work to do any work for my MA which is not ideal. Also over the Xmas period I will have no access to a computer because my workplace closes down for two weeks, which means I will not be able to do any work over this period. So I have the next two weeks to complete everything so far. I will see how it goes I guess.
The Shoot 19/11/06
We met outside the Sion Hill Campus, secrurity opened up. We carried equipment from Mikes car into Studio and set up. Again thankful to Mike for providing equipment and also taking charge and showing us all how to set up cameras, lights, sound etc.
SHOOT/STUDIO SET UP FOR SHOOTING SCENES WITH 3 CAMERAS SIMULTANIOUSLY.
So we set up the three cameras on tripods, set up lights, dressed studio and Actors were looked after fed and watered and also prepared. Rodger ran through script with Actors whilst we all set up. We then set up Laptops and connections checking everything was working. Then Mike and Tom set up sound and radio Mics connected to Camera 2 (Wide Angle), Camera 1 and 2 set up for over the shoulder shots and close ups. Mike then colour balanced the cameras - set to blue so to warm shots up a bit. Everything was doubled checked and then Actors came onto set. We took turns Directing each scene and operating cameras etc. Mike was Stage/Production Manager and showed us all how to do things and started scenes showed us how to /process (Mike "Scene number/TAKE", "CLAP", camera operators activate cameras and "OKAY", Director "ACTION" and the "CUT"). Mike recorded all information. Tom was in charge of sound and did a good job sorting out some initial problems with interference and putting mics on Actors etc.
SCENE 1: Roger directed scene one and Adrian, Emma, Kevin were camera operetors, Penny took still shots (two takes).
SCENE 2: Penny directed scene two, changed cameras a bit, ran through with Actors and used same camera operators (three takes).
SCENE 3: Adrian directed Scene three, adjusted cameras tried some ideas, then adjusted cameras and ran through with actors, Kevin, Penny, Roger on Cameras. We had some technical problems with this scene (sound, tape head etc). These were overcome (6 takes).
SCENE 4: Emma directed scene 4 set up/changed cameras and ran through with actors, Kevin, Penny, Roger operated camera, Tom took still shots and sound (2 takes).
We checked everything, Roger took stills photos of Actors in situation and we recorded 20 seconds of atmosphere sound etc.
We then packed everything away and had some lunch. We were all impressed with Actors (very good and professional) thanked them.
Mike then captured and logged all footage onto a Mac from cameras and we copied onto external hard drives for back up. Lengthy process, thanks again to Mike and his expertise - he showed us how to do this so that footage was ready for Final Cut and Multi-Clip option.
10.00am - Met/ let in by secrurity and set up studio/ equipment.
11.30am - Started shooting scenes.
1.30pm - Completed shooting scenes. Lunch and thanked Actors.
2.00pm - Captured and logged footage. Back-upped onto external hard drives. Tidied/packed up.
4.00pm - Kicked out by secrurity.
all together a successful day and shoot. I must admit i have learn't so much and enjoyed the experience.
SHOOT/STUDIO SET UP FOR SHOOTING SCENES WITH 3 CAMERAS SIMULTANIOUSLY.
So we set up the three cameras on tripods, set up lights, dressed studio and Actors were looked after fed and watered and also prepared. Rodger ran through script with Actors whilst we all set up. We then set up Laptops and connections checking everything was working. Then Mike and Tom set up sound and radio Mics connected to Camera 2 (Wide Angle), Camera 1 and 2 set up for over the shoulder shots and close ups. Mike then colour balanced the cameras - set to blue so to warm shots up a bit. Everything was doubled checked and then Actors came onto set. We took turns Directing each scene and operating cameras etc. Mike was Stage/Production Manager and showed us all how to do things and started scenes showed us how to /process (Mike "Scene number/TAKE", "CLAP", camera operators activate cameras and "OKAY", Director "ACTION" and the "CUT"). Mike recorded all information. Tom was in charge of sound and did a good job sorting out some initial problems with interference and putting mics on Actors etc.
SCENE 1: Roger directed scene one and Adrian, Emma, Kevin were camera operetors, Penny took still shots (two takes).
SCENE 2: Penny directed scene two, changed cameras a bit, ran through with Actors and used same camera operators (three takes).
SCENE 3: Adrian directed Scene three, adjusted cameras tried some ideas, then adjusted cameras and ran through with actors, Kevin, Penny, Roger on Cameras. We had some technical problems with this scene (sound, tape head etc). These were overcome (6 takes).
SCENE 4: Emma directed scene 4 set up/changed cameras and ran through with actors, Kevin, Penny, Roger operated camera, Tom took still shots and sound (2 takes).
We checked everything, Roger took stills photos of Actors in situation and we recorded 20 seconds of atmosphere sound etc.
We then packed everything away and had some lunch. We were all impressed with Actors (very good and professional) thanked them.
Mike then captured and logged all footage onto a Mac from cameras and we copied onto external hard drives for back up. Lengthy process, thanks again to Mike and his expertise - he showed us how to do this so that footage was ready for Final Cut and Multi-Clip option.
10.00am - Met/ let in by secrurity and set up studio/ equipment.
11.30am - Started shooting scenes.
1.30pm - Completed shooting scenes. Lunch and thanked Actors.
2.00pm - Captured and logged footage. Back-upped onto external hard drives. Tidied/packed up.
4.00pm - Kicked out by secrurity.
all together a successful day and shoot. I must admit i have learn't so much and enjoyed the experience.
Preparation for Sunday Shoot
We have had various meetings now on Wednesday mornings so that Mike can attend and we have discussed and planned well in a short space of time. Thanks to Mike who showed us Camera set up and the various shots such as wide angle and over the shoulder, so we are now in a good position for Sunday. I (Adrian) have produced storyboards for the 4 scenes we have discussed these and will help Rodger, Emma and Tom with the run through and shot blocking with Actors. However Mike suggested we will need to really take stills at shoot and run through and block shots on day, which we will do and take turns Directing Scenes.
Anyway storyboard will help and they are on computer for anyone to access.
WE WILL COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL THIS WEEK READY FOR SHOOT ON SUNDAY 19/11/06
hi people, well done. I will bring with me various
food and drink + back up camera, tripod, hard drive
etc etc. See ya Sunday. cheers Adrian.
Hi guys, I can bring some bread, cheese and ham. I
wont have chance to get
in to town though, so would someone be able to get
the tape needed to tape
the mics to the actors. Emma you mentioned you may
be able to? Is that still
ok? Apart from that i think it's sorted. See you
sunday.
Give me a text if you want me to bring anything else
TOM
Subject: Re: setting up today, what to bring on
sunday
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:10:24 +0000
well done,
I will bring tea, milk, coffee and sugar.
I am picking up all the equipment tomorrow morning
at Newton Park. I
shall bring:
3 cameras
3 wide angle extenders
3 tripods
3 G4 laptops
my own laptop
3 extra long Firewire cables
one pair of headphones
2 radio mics
1 receiver
1 hard drive with 400 and 800 leads
various batteries
masking tape
3 DV tapes
a 4 way mains extension
I have forgotten something I'm sure. But thats
enough for now.
regards, Mike j
On 16 Nov 2006, at 16:59, Penny Grist wrote:
dear all,
Emma, Tom, Roger and I set up the lights and moved
the furniture into the
studio this afternoon.
My key is now set to open the MA room upstairs
(both doors), and the
studio for sunday.
Roger will check with security so they know we
will be in and turn the
alarms off for those 2 floors.
Mike is bringing all the equipment from Newton
park - thanks Mike.
Props: actors are bringing jewellry, clothes,
shoes etc.
Penny will bring water glasses.
Emma will bring wine glasses.
We need a small bedside table, can anyone provide?
LUNCH:
please could everyone bring a plate, knife, fork
and mug.
Emma is bringing crisps, mince pies and a bottle
of coke.
Penny : goats cheese quiche and chocolate
brownies.
Mike, Adrian and Kevin, Roger and Tom, could you
email the group with
what you will bring. We
need bread, tomatoes, cucumber, ham, coffee, tea,
milk and sugar, and any
other suggestions.
Meet outside reception just before 10am, should be
fine to park in staff
car park for the day. (Penny will check this)
phone numbers:
please all send yours.
See you all on sunday!
Hi all
Seems we have enough food, I shall bring some more
coffee and some apples anyway.
Could somebody make sure they bring a digital camera
as I am now unable to. Have told the actors to arrive
at 10.30, will give as time to set up etc.
See you all tomorrow,
Roger
Anyway storyboard will help and they are on computer for anyone to access.
WE WILL COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL THIS WEEK READY FOR SHOOT ON SUNDAY 19/11/06
hi people, well done. I will bring with me various
food and drink + back up camera, tripod, hard drive
etc etc. See ya Sunday. cheers Adrian.
Hi guys, I can bring some bread, cheese and ham. I
wont have chance to get
in to town though, so would someone be able to get
the tape needed to tape
the mics to the actors. Emma you mentioned you may
be able to? Is that still
ok? Apart from that i think it's sorted. See you
sunday.
Give me a text if you want me to bring anything else
TOM
Subject: Re: setting up today, what to bring on
sunday
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:10:24 +0000
well done,
I will bring tea, milk, coffee and sugar.
I am picking up all the equipment tomorrow morning
at Newton Park. I
shall bring:
3 cameras
3 wide angle extenders
3 tripods
3 G4 laptops
my own laptop
3 extra long Firewire cables
one pair of headphones
2 radio mics
1 receiver
1 hard drive with 400 and 800 leads
various batteries
masking tape
3 DV tapes
a 4 way mains extension
I have forgotten something I'm sure. But thats
enough for now.
regards, Mike j
On 16 Nov 2006, at 16:59, Penny Grist wrote:
dear all,
Emma, Tom, Roger and I set up the lights and moved
the furniture into the
studio this afternoon.
My key is now set to open the MA room upstairs
(both doors), and the
studio for sunday.
Roger will check with security so they know we
will be in and turn the
alarms off for those 2 floors.
Mike is bringing all the equipment from Newton
park - thanks Mike.
Props: actors are bringing jewellry, clothes,
shoes etc.
Penny will bring water glasses.
Emma will bring wine glasses.
We need a small bedside table, can anyone provide?
LUNCH:
please could everyone bring a plate, knife, fork
and mug.
Emma is bringing crisps, mince pies and a bottle
of coke.
Penny : goats cheese quiche and chocolate
brownies.
Mike, Adrian and Kevin, Roger and Tom, could you
email the group with
what you will bring. We
need bread, tomatoes, cucumber, ham, coffee, tea,
milk and sugar, and any
other suggestions.
Meet outside reception just before 10am, should be
fine to park in staff
car park for the day. (Penny will check this)
phone numbers:
please all send yours.
See you all on sunday!
Hi all
Seems we have enough food, I shall bring some more
coffee and some apples anyway.
Could somebody make sure they bring a digital camera
as I am now unable to. Have told the actors to arrive
at 10.30, will give as time to set up etc.
See you all tomorrow,
Roger
Sunday, November 12, 2006
From Roger and Emma Re Sunday shoot
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
>
>
>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
>
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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