Props

When as a group we sat down and spoke out the mise en scene of our film we discussed props. We spoke about the items that you would usually find in the places that we are looking to recreate or film in. By doing this we could all have a better feel and idea of the type of props that we would need in order to make out film as effective and realistic as possible.

We decided that we could not use a medical staff room in order to ensure that patient confidentiality was kept. However as members of my family work within a hospital, I was able to borrow posters, books and other staff room items in order for the group to be able to recreate a medical staff room effectively.

As we plan to film in an actual house the mise en scene within the house will be accurate as it is the actual setting, however we felt that we needed to add in several props such as coats and handbags in order to ensure that the film makes good use and demonstrates continuity.

As we are going to try to recreate a police investigation we needed to think about what happens at a police investigation therefore, we have talked about the different items that are generic to police investigations and have tried to ensure that we can recreate a similar scene. Another family member of mine works for the forensic department within the police, therefore I was able to get several props and a better understanding of what should be included in the scene.

From looking at each different scene and the items required it helped the group and we could therefore make a good and understandable prop list that will ensure that the mise en scene of our filming is as effective and realistic as physically possible.

After looking at all of the different types of props we created a prop list with exact details of all of the props in which we intend to use. This can be viewed on our group blog. http://cvhs-jall.blogspot.com/2009/12/initial-props-list.html

Costumes

The group as a whole got together and discussed the mise en scene that we felt was necessary within the film. One of the items of mise en scene that we discussed was costumes. We talked about each different character as an individual and talked through any ideas that we had about what we felt they should be wearing and its significance to the scene and film as a whole. From doing this we all put forward our ideas and managed to compose a list of costumes for each character.

We decided that the female character, the protagonist should wear light and if possible white clothing in order to highlight her innocence and ensure that she stands out in comparison to the rest of the characters. We decided that the antagonist should wear dark clothing and ensure that the majority of their body is covered in order to hide their identity, to create mystery within the piece. We also decided that they should wear dark clothing in order to show the darkness and evilness of the antagonist.

From these ideas the group was able to create a costume list and organise the costumes for when we actually film the piece, we will then be able to film as efficiently as possible as we have already thought out what we feel the actors should be wearing and can have everything prepared.

I searched for and got hold of some forensic suits in order to create a realistic forensic investigation. I then took some photos in order to document this and improve our planning.



The full costume list can be viewed on our group blog. http://cvhs-jall.blogspot.com/2009/12/costumes.html

Casting and Auditions

In order to ensure that our film has the best possible actors to make sure that it is as effective and realistic as possible, we felt it necessary to audition potential actors in order to decide who to use when creating our final film.

We set up cameras on the day of the auditions in order to have reference to look back on when we are deciding which actors to use. We asked the actors to read parts of our script out and try it using in different techniques.

After the auditions were held, the group as a whole sat down together and decided on the actors in which we wanted to use. We then updated our group blog with images of our selected actors and why we chose them.

As an individual I arranged to get equipment in order to film the auditions so to make sure that when our auditions were being held we could get straight on and not waste ours and the people who were auditioning time. I also controlled the cameras during the audition process and made sure that every scene that was auditioned was recorded. I then played a part in the group discussion in deciding which auditioning to choose for our final film.

On the group blog you can view the videos of the audition process and our final decisions that were made. http://cvhs-jall.blogspot.com/2009/12/main-characters-audition-videos.html The decisions that we made can be seen on the group blog as well. http://cvhs-jall.blogspot.com/2009/12/casting-decision_11.html
We took some pictures of our auditions.

Location scouting

My group gave me the task to complete the location scouting list, explaining where each shot would be filmed, why and display pictures showing the locations.

I looked at the storyboards and discussed with the group the different locations that we could use to shoot our film. We talked about where we could film them and came to some decisions. I then went out and took photographs of the locations as a whole and more specifically the exact parts of the location in which we will film.

From there I was able to create a document and explain the reasoning behind our decisions.

Location Scouting

The location scouting that I created and researched can also be viewed on the blog.
http://cvhs-jall.blogspot.com/2010/01/location-scouting.html

Target Audience Profile

Once I had created a plan it was very easy for me to use the plan and research what I felt I needed to look into. I could then put it into writing and create the target audience profile. The target audience profile is a very important part in the planning stages of our film as in order to ensure that the film is as successful and effective as possible we need to know in exact detail what the specific target audience will be. Therefore the target audience profile is on our group blog in order for all of our planning to make sense as a whole. http://cvhs-jall.blogspot.com/2009/12/target-audience-profile.html
Target Audience Profile

Target Audience Plan

Before I could work on the target audience profle i decided to create a plan in order for me to understand fully what the group felt needed to be included and what I needed to look at in order to make the target audience profile as understandable and clear as possible.
Target Audience Plan

Group Progress

This week, I worked on the target audience profile for my group. I did some further research into the Uses and Gratifications theory and examples of audiences of our type of genre. By looking at the target audience of the genre of our proposed film it will enable us a group to ensure that the film works and appeals to its target audience. This will therefore make our film as successful as possible and ensure that it is effective.

This week the group also had a group meeting in order to talk about the tasks which we needed to do this week. We also spoke about the script and what we felt should be included. We then split up to get on with the work that we assigned each other. At the end of the week when we had completed the tasks we sat down and spoke about the tasks in which we need to complete in the next week. We had some ideas and are continuing to think about the ideas in order to develop them. We will then sit down together again and talk through our individual ideas and create a plan to sort out what we each need to work on.