Equipment

Zoom Recorder

Tri Pod

Sony HD 1000 camera's

Addition To The Story

After reading the script we realised that when Claire is on the Phone she can't be talking to Ciaran as he is dead so what we have decided to do is add an extra scene on to the end of the film to explain who she is talking to. So what we have decided to do is add another character, we have added Claire's brother into the film. The scene will show the real phone call between Claire and her brother. After the flash back to the conversation we will see Claire's brother walking over to her and having a conversation as she places down the flowers. We believe that this will make it easier for the audience as it explains many things.

Genre Research

Our short film genre is a psychological drama and in preparation for creating and then filming our film, we are researching other short films with the same genre. Our film in a way is also linked to a romantic drama.

The first film we are looking at and researching is 2004 film 'Crash'. It was directed by Paul Haggis and distributed by LionsGate films. There is one scene from the film Crash with a Mexican man and a Persian man. The Mexican guy went to the Persian's store to fix the lock on his door. The lock was fixed but the problem was with the door. the Mexican guy told the Persian man but as his English isn't very good he didn't understand and kept telling the Mexican guy to fix the lock. After arguing the Mexican guy leaves and the Persian mans store gets broken into and smashed up. The Persian man then goes for revenge on the Mexican man and tries to shoot him. Unfortunately the Mexicans Daughter jumps up at her Dad as the Persian man shoots so he shoots her instead. Miraculously the girl is ok without a scratch on her which then makes the Persian man believe she is her guardian angel which has the same kind of effect as our film as Claire can't move on from the death of Ciaran and sees him as her guardian angel. The film also then goes into slow-motion which we want to replicate to show the emotion between the two people. We can to take inspiration from this film in our short film because it does well to really highlight the emotion between the two characters

The video can't be embedded due to copyright but here is the link to watch the video: http://youtube/d08vkNAJunY

The next film we looked at is 1997 film 'Titanic' This is similar to our film because it has two main characters, the same as ours. They are also in love, which again is similar to our film. Towards the end of the film, the main male character in the film (portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio) dies after the cruise ship Titanic sinks. Rose (the female character played by Kate Winslet) is Jack's lover and witnesses him die in this scene. The Director James Cameron wants to capture the emotion and disaster in this scene, we want to take inspiration from this film as well as Cameron uses several different ways to show emotion in this film. Quite like the first film we looked at, the two films with the same genre have a big impact scene on the film right at the end, In Titanic it has someone dying after the ship crashes. This is also similar to ours as the male character in our short film also dies although, you can't see the Ciaran die in our film it has a similar effect on Claire as she is Heartbroken from the death of Ciaran in our short film.

The Link for the scene where Jack Dies in Titanic is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGhK4014JNE

Props List

List Of Props:

Costumes For Each Character.

Blackberry.

HTC.

The Note.

Flowers.

Keys.

Purse.

Kieran Lawless (Ciaran Farley)

Rebecca Yeardley (Claire Johnson)

Liam Fountain (Nick Cooper)

Nathan Denman (Tom Johnson)

Photo's of props:

Logo Idea 1

This is our first logo Idea. I chose this logo because it shows an image of a man stood next to a woman. It is kind of like the final shot in out film which shows a man stood next to a woman. I feel like this logo reflects our film in that way and in a way bonds with it. I like the colours as they are very basic and keep with the feel of the genre of our film, which is romantic drama. Unlike bright and various colours, which would be more appropriate for a comedy film.

Music Research 3

This is a song that is also modern which ties into the modernness of our film. Although it is modern and fits with that aspect of our movie we are slightly unsure if it will fit into our movie as a whole.

Theoretical film poster research

To advertise our short film, we are going to create an A3 sized poster as a source of advertisement and giving the viewers an idea into what the short films about. Although, the posters we will be looking at are full length film posters and ours is only a short one so we will need to take inspiration from these but not try to make them too similar as ours is much shorter.

The first film poster we looked at is 2010 film Inception. We like this poster as it is interesting to look at, features the main character in the film (which is played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and also shows his name. The poster also gives an idea in to the background of the film, for example where it is set. This is showing it is in a big city with big skyscrapers but not showing which one exactly, also as he is stood in water in the middle of this city, it makes it intriguing and tempts you to go to the cinema and watch it. Finally, another little, although effective aspect of this film poster that we like is the caption for the film which states 'Your mind is the scene of the crime.' Again, this gives a little idea into the plot of the film although not giving it away too much so the audience wants to go watch it.

Although the colours in this posters aren't particularly bright or eye-catching in them terms, what it gives you is that the colours that have been used work well together which gives it a sharp appearance. The composition of the films means that there is one person in a long shot of him. This means that the director is obviously going to make the main character in the film very important and make him stand out in the poster, if they have too many bright colours to try to make the film overly eye-catching, it will ruin the whole outlook of the film and take attention away from the main character. The character is also related to the film as he is the person that the plot revolves around.

The Text and font in this poster also matches it really well and doesn't try to over-do the effects it has. It is also sharp and bold which fits in well with where it is located just under the long shot of the person. Also as the man is stood up, it is natural to look down at his feet to see where he is standing, as you do you will see he is stood on water in the middle of a big city. Then you naturally stop the name of the film.

The second one we have been looking at is 1994 Film 'The Shawshank Redemption'. This is very similar to the Inception as it has one man stood at a long shot. As it the first poster we looked at, the man in the poster is the main character in the film and everything really revolves around him as the plot goes on. The composition of the film is also similar to the first one as the man has his back to us if as we were looking at the poster and the titles is at the bottom. The font is also bold and sharp in terms of fitting in with the rest of the poster because it is a white font. It also has a caption at the top which catches your eye and relates to the film giving you into the plot of the film. It may also have been a quote from the film itself.

The text on the film features the title of the film in the biggest font on the poster, making it eye-catching and memorable, then the caption which is used to make it memorable and then the names of the main actors. I feel this is a key aspect of any big hollywood film as the names of actors are normally well known and work well to attract people to go and spend money viewing the film.

The background of the film makes it to be more attractive and catches the eye of people. As it is quite a bright colour at the top and then gets darker when it goes further down the poster. As it is rain, it is also associated with the type of film that it is and brings out the main character more.

I have also looked at a smaller and less-known UK film poster in Shifty. Obviously as this is a smaller company and director which has released and produced this film, they won't have much money to create a poster. The film was distributed by Metrodome distribution and it cost around £100,000 to create so obviously it is a small independent film company that has produced it and it hasn't got the seemingly 'unlimited' funds that big hollywood films do have. The poster itself has the obvious nature

of a small film company, it is bright with an overall colour of yellow and black which makes the poster stand out, the name of the film is also a big bold font which really dominates the poster. This is because the film doesn't really have any big name characters or actors in it so it doesn't really focus around these but moreo

ver on the actual name of the film and making it eye-catching so it catches people in and makes them want to go and see it. Although it does have something in common with big hollywood films as it has the two main characters as one of the main aspects on the poster in two large images just underneath the title of the film, this shows that having the main characters on the posters is a key part of the poster whether the film is by a big company or a small UK independent one.

In conclusion, I have found from looking at these posters and analysing them, the main thing with making a poster whether it is a hollywood film or one from a small company, is to not go over the top with the poster but make it attractive and eye-catching enough to actually make people go and watch it and more or less 'force' them to go and watch it. You have to think that many people will be queuing up waiting to get tickets for another film or will be passing by the cinema, you need to make sure they spot the poster. The colours need to work together well and you have to think carefully about which particular colours will work together with the pictures and the location of the picture on the poster itself.

Music Research 2

This is another piece of music we have found that could go well with the film as it is a more modern piece of music and as our film is modern this makes it fit well. although this song may not fit in with film as a complete idea.

Music Research 1

This is a piece of music i found on youtube that is non copyrighted and could go well with our film. The style is known as drum and bass, so is modern as well as being well fitted with the film.

Script

*INT, HOMES, DAY*

Ciaran Farley: Hello

Claire Johnson: Oh hello.

Ciaran: How are you then?

Claire: Fine, just a bit down. Nothing for you to worry about.

Ciaran: Oh... Are you still okay for meeting up later?

Claire: I guess...

Ciaran: Okay... I'll see you later then?

Claire: Yeah, suppose.

Ciaran: Good, see you tonight. I love you.

Claire: Yeah, love you too.


*EXT, OUTSIDE SHOP, DAY*

Nick Cooper: Oreyt mate, how's it going?

Ciaran: Yeah, not bad mate. You?

Nick: Arr, I'm not bad cheers. Where you heading off to?

Ciaran: I'm just off to meet Claire pal.

Nick: Ah, right mate. Are you still coming tonight?

Ciaran: Yeah, but don't be drinking because remember you're driving.

Nick: Don't be daft you fucking mug. I'm most sensible here.

Ciaran: Aye and we all believe that, don't we?


*INT, HOMES, DAY*

Tom Johnson: Hey sis.

Claire Johnson: Oh hello.

Tom: How you coping?

Claire: Fine, just a bit down. Nothing for you to worry about.

Tom: Now know this has been a hard time for you, but I'm always here for you.

Claire: I guess...

Tom: Well you best remember that, okay?

Claire: Yeah, suppose.

Tom: Okay then, I'll see you later. I love you sis.

Claire: Yeah, love you too.

Film company Logo Research

The First one we have looked at is the most recognisable and easily remembered film company logo in the world. 'Universal Studies' This is an incredibly simple design with the companies name in Bold letters across a picture of the world. This is in bright-ish colours which makes it easy to remember and recognise in the future after you have seen it once. 'Universal' Is also a very simple name for a film company.

The second one we looked at is one of the most recognised and famous logos in the Film industry. 'Warner Brothers' I have chosen to look at the old style black and white version as this is a simple although well thought-out and effective design which we want to take inspiration from in our film company logo. The logo has big and bold, black letters with the initials of 'WB' which make it a really simple and easy design to remember.

The third one I have looked at is another famous one which has really grown since it has produced the 'Saw' film series. It is very different compared to the first one as it is more complex and takes on a less simple design and it is similar to the films it produces which we also want to take inspiration from. The logo design also has barbed wire wrapped around the bold letters giving it an interesting and original design. Although I don't think this particular logo is as good as the other ones we have looked at, as this is most complex of the logos and will have been the most difficult to design and make.

Paramount is also one of the most famous Film companies and logos throughout the world and it has been altered slightly many times since its formation in 1914. It has a clear and well-noticable logo in the mountain which can be recognised without the name of 'Paramount pictures' or just 'Paramount' on it which is what we want our logo to be like. The logo which we are looking at is also the old black and white version and gives a great, clear outline of the mountain which is the main part of the logo and the bit which is easiest to remember.