I was lucky enough
to have the opportunity to work on both productions, although I was mainly
based on the Punchlines team. I took on the roles of Producer and Director of
VT’s, Head Camera Operator and also Editor on Punchlines, and on Urban Review I
again took on the role of Head Camera Operator. I wasn’t originally part of the
Urban Review team but when another student dropped out I was approached to take
the roll and gladly accepted responsibility.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
About the shows
Punchlines is a
brand new improvisational comedy show that features Joz Norris who is host to
two of the best up and coming comedians, who battle it out against each other
to win over the audience with their best punch lines to become the funniest
person.
Urban Review is
a quirky new entertainment show that brings a fresh new perspective on the
latest in fashion, art, film and literature. It features the latest artists,
bloggers and designers from the urban world.
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Research and Planning
So for the last few days, we've have been carrying out some research into statistics and figures concerning the teenage pregnancy rates. Here is some of the facts we've found.
Here are some links to other websites which we found facts and figures which relate to our documentary.
http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/ChildrenAndYoungPeople/CYPP/Documents/CYPP-Needs-Analysis.pdf
http://moderngov.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=20653
We are not decided yet on what statistics we would like to use as we do not want to focus on the area in which our subject lives in, just highlight that the pregnancy rates are higher for under 18's in Barking and Dagenham than the average figures.
'Although since 2002, there has been a decrease in the conception rates, Barking & Dagenham is still higher than the London Average. It was noted that some progress had been made in achieving lower rates such as under 16 conceptions within the borough.
The local data indicated that majority of fathers were under the age of 18, the youngest was 15 years old. It was identified that some of the fathers were youth offenders.
In 2006, a Sex Relationship and Education (SRE) survey was conducted in secondary schools indicating that almost 50% of pupils were dissatisfied with the amount of curriculum time dedicated to SRE. 49% had poor awareness of where to access free contraception, compared to fewer than 5% having higher knowledge on contraception/sexual health service. There was a lower percentage of young people receiving information on sex and relationships from their parents.' (http://moderngov.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=27840)
Here are some links to other websites which we found facts and figures which relate to our documentary.
http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/ChildrenAndYoungPeople/CYPP/Documents/CYPP-Needs-Analysis.pdf
http://moderngov.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=20653
We are not decided yet on what statistics we would like to use as we do not want to focus on the area in which our subject lives in, just highlight that the pregnancy rates are higher for under 18's in Barking and Dagenham than the average figures.
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Direction Unit: Update
I have booked my camera and am ready to film on Thursday and Friday! I plan on shooting from around 10am so that I have plenty of natural light to work with on location. Im hoping for a dry day but light rain wouldnt hurt the mood of the story! I have asked Neill to be my camera op, I really like his work and I think we would work well with eachother on this project as we understand eachothers ideas and directions. I look forward to working with Neill and starting to film!
Direction Unit: Idea Development
Ive decided that using a WWII veteran will not be practical. I doubt I will be able to find an actor in the correct age range in time for filming, and even if i did i wouldn't want to make them run around in a forrest. Instead I am going to make my soldier a victim of a more recent war, such as the War in Iraq. This way he can be alot younger, and also easier to find when casting!
I recently watched a documentary called "Our War" on BBC3 where soldiers and ex soldiers are interviewed on their time at war, whilst footage from their head cams/chest cams show real footage of war showing what fighting on the front line is really like. In one of the episodes, it shows how a single radio malfunctioning cost the life of the squads Sergeant and put others at risk as they come under a 360 degree ambush. I was to encorperate this emotion, panic and fear in my piece when my characters radio breaks also.
I recently watched a documentary called "Our War" on BBC3 where soldiers and ex soldiers are interviewed on their time at war, whilst footage from their head cams/chest cams show real footage of war showing what fighting on the front line is really like. In one of the episodes, it shows how a single radio malfunctioning cost the life of the squads Sergeant and put others at risk as they come under a 360 degree ambush. I was to encorperate this emotion, panic and fear in my piece when my characters radio breaks also.
Direction Unit: Initial Idea
To kick off our second semester this year we begun working on our Direction Unit. Together we must create a series, each directing our own episode of "A Park Story". Each episode is set in the same location and has to begin and end at the gates of the park, so that the series maintains a link between the episodes. We were all given a theme and a prop, which had to be the basis of our story. I was given the theme 'broken' and prop 'radio'.
When I first thought about what the words meant to me, my initial reaction was War. Broken can be applied to a mental and physical state, it can be a feeling, a condition, a look, a description... Its has multiple meanings. I thought of War because radios are a vital piece of equipment and broken can be applied to many aspects linked to war. I want to make my theme a mental and physical component, having a shot of the radio being physically broken and then having a close up shot of a man who is mentally broken.
I plan on making my story about an ex soldier who served in the war, who often spends his days trying to forget the horrors he witnessed whilst on the front line. He decides to go for a stroll in the park, listening to his trusty old radio he had during the war. After sitting for a few moments his radio begins to lose signal and starts breaking up. He begins to panic as memories of the war flow back into his mind, he hears the sound of gunshots and explosions in the distance. Becoming visibly scared and uncomfortable he tries to fix his radio, but all he can hear is the sound of screaming men, flames crackling and the gunshots are getting closer and louder. He tries to escape the park, and we see him rushing through some woodland, past trees and bushes as if trying to escape the enemy. When he gate is in sight he begins to run but trips and drops his radio, which breaks into pieces. The guns stop and he lays face down on the floor and begins to cry, until a female passer by helps him to his feet and helps him out of the park. The only dialogue I may include is a voice on the radio which will be a weather report that changes into a senior soldier giving orders when the radio breaks.
When I first thought about what the words meant to me, my initial reaction was War. Broken can be applied to a mental and physical state, it can be a feeling, a condition, a look, a description... Its has multiple meanings. I thought of War because radios are a vital piece of equipment and broken can be applied to many aspects linked to war. I want to make my theme a mental and physical component, having a shot of the radio being physically broken and then having a close up shot of a man who is mentally broken.
I plan on making my story about an ex soldier who served in the war, who often spends his days trying to forget the horrors he witnessed whilst on the front line. He decides to go for a stroll in the park, listening to his trusty old radio he had during the war. After sitting for a few moments his radio begins to lose signal and starts breaking up. He begins to panic as memories of the war flow back into his mind, he hears the sound of gunshots and explosions in the distance. Becoming visibly scared and uncomfortable he tries to fix his radio, but all he can hear is the sound of screaming men, flames crackling and the gunshots are getting closer and louder. He tries to escape the park, and we see him rushing through some woodland, past trees and bushes as if trying to escape the enemy. When he gate is in sight he begins to run but trips and drops his radio, which breaks into pieces. The guns stop and he lays face down on the floor and begins to cry, until a female passer by helps him to his feet and helps him out of the park. The only dialogue I may include is a voice on the radio which will be a weather report that changes into a senior soldier giving orders when the radio breaks.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Story Telling Unit: "The Meeting" Trailer
So here it is! My trailer for my short film idea, The Meeting. Hope you enjoy!
(Watch in 1080p for best viewing!)
(Watch in 1080p for best viewing!)
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