Sub-rosa Opening sequence Second Edit

Task 9: Filming: Bloopers

Editing

When I went to create second edit of my media production, I needed to locate my old footage from AS to incorporate into the new footage filmed on the 13/01/2017. This created some problems, as the change in technology in the Media editing suite meant that all files created last year were archived in a hard-drive stored in a separate building. This meant that once I had obtained the hard-drive, I had to look through all of the folders on it, only to discover that the file containing my edited footage from last year was saved onto one of the old mac computers that had been removed from the media editing suite, and thus inaccessible. To overcome this problem, I used online file converters to convert the finished first edit of my media project last year on YouTube into an mp4 file that I could then edit alongside my new footage in adobe premiere.

As my old footage was converted from YouTube, this limited the amount I could edit the footage I had filmed last year. As working from this converted footage was more convenient than locating the original video clips at home and postponing the editing process, I had to find a way to incorporate the old footage with the new whilst maintaining the correct order of titles and having continuity across the different font type and styles used throughout the title sequence. Firstly, to create a new title, I had to click on the icon that resembles a dog-eared piece of paper located at the bottom of the section of the screen that displays the imported footage. This allows you to create different items,so by selecting "New Item", and then "Title", I was able to create new titles to go over the new footage and to replace the titles located on old footage that had been cut from the first edit of the opening sequence of my film "sub-rosa".

Above is an example of the Title creation screen. As my new footage introduced two new actors (playing the roles of police investigators"), it was crucial that the new titles matched the style used over the old footage, in order to maintain continuity and a sense of professionalism. I could change the style of the font using the different example tiles at the bottom of the "Title" screen, and the font size and type could be changed using the two drop down menus on the left side of the top toolbar of the screen. 

To make sure that the titles remained in the correct order, to comply with the codes and conventions of film opening sequences, I copied a list of the correct title order and kept this on one side of the computer screen when editing, allowing me to cross off the titles once they had been successfully integrated into the second edit of the opening sequence of my film.

To maintain the style of the titles, you can select the option "Duplicate" after right-clicking on one of the other titles, located in the top right section of the screen that contains the imported footage, audio and visuals. Once duplicating the first title I had made to go over my new footage, all that was needed was to edit the text and position, before renaming the title and placing it on the second video track in the editing timeline, over the section of footage I want it to appear on.

Once applied to the area of the timeline that I want the title to appear over the footage at, the length of time that the title would appear on the screen by selecting one end of the rectangle representing the title and moving the ends until the size of the title's representation on the timeline amounts to roughly four seconds.

After the title was made to appear only for four seconds on the screen, I needed to apply transitions to make the titles appear and disappear from the on-screen footage. I did this by selecting the folder entitled "video transitions" under the tab labelled "effects" in the bottom left section of the editing screen. Once opened, a list of different types of transitions appears underneath the "video transitions" folder in the bottom left section of the screen. By selecting the option "dissolves", a further list of dissolve transitions is displayed. As dissolve transitions seem the most natural and least obtrusive effect offered by the options available in adobe premiere, I chose to apply "cross dissolves" to the beginning and ends of most of the footage and titles in my film, simply by dragging them from the bottom left corner of the screen onto the appropriate section of the timeline.

Task 9: Filming

Task 5: Script/ Screenplay Final Draft

[FADE IN]:

An artificially lit office is shown. Ordinary office stationary is seen, neatly organised alongside generic office furniture. The space lacks personality, save for one picture on the wall next to the office's computer. Police investigator BRIAN SMITH is sat behind the office's desk. As a man in the late prime of his career, Smith is in his late 40s, and seems to have been aged by the importance of his position. As a man of great importance, he has an air of cold, impersonal professionalism. Smith is shown to be organising paperwork and typing on the office's computer before picking up the office phone in swift, efficient movements.

[THE CAMERA FOCUSES ON SMITH IN A MEDIUM SHOT, SHOWING THE DESK FROM ABOVE THE WAIST AND A LIMITED VIEW OF THE WIDER OFFICE]

SMITH: *speaking into the office phone* He can come in now.

[CAMERA FOCUSES ON THE VIEW OF THE OFFICE DOOR FROM BEHIND SMITH'S DESK.]

One younger police investigator enters the office. He is dressed in a business suit and is cleanly shaven. MILLER is noticeably younger than SMITH, giving the impression that they are fresh from training and lack the experience of their higher ranking colleagues. Police investigator JOHN MILLER is in his late twenties -early thirties, but appears younger due to his lack of practical experience in the field. He seems uncomfortable in the office, despite attempting to mimic the professional attitude employed by SMITH. SMITH continues typing before looking up and standing to address MILLER.

[A CLOSE UP SHOT ON SMITH IS USED DURING THE DEBRIEFING. SHOT-REVERSE-SHOTS ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE CONVERSATION. ENSURE THERE IS AN EYE-LINE MATCH BETWEEN THE CHARACTERS.]

SMITH: John, another body has been found. 

MILLER: Another? Are you sure? Do we have any leads this time?

SMITH: The individual who found the body and alerted the police had sufficient alibis, so at this point in time, we only have one lead. As Fisher is occupied with a reported missing person case, I need you to help me in leading this investigation.

SMITH retrieves a plain brown file from a stack of paperwork on the desk, which he offers to MILLER who has moved closer to SMITH's desk.

[MATCH ON ACTION WHEN THE FILE IS BEING TRANSFERRED FORM SMITH TO MILLER]

As SMITH is talking, MILLER opens the file and begins to leaf through the paperwork, stopping at a picture/ mug shot of a young woman. This is an image of the same woman shown during the opening title sequence in the previous scene.

[A CLOSE UP SHOT OF THE FILE GIVES THE AUDIENCE A CLEAR VIEW OF THE PICTURE OF THE YOUNG WOMAN.]

MILLER: Are you serious? The only suspect we have is a teenage girl?

SMITH looks over MILLER'S shoulder in order to see the image.

[AN OVER THE SHOULDER SHOT MAY BE USED]

SMITH: You should know not to judge a book by its cover. Besides,  something doesn’t seem quite right about this girl. She's in holding room three waiting for questioning, come with me.

MILLER follows SMITH as he exits the office.

[THE CAMERA FOCUSES ON THE OFFICE DOOR IN A MEDIUM/ LONG SHOT AS THE POLICE INVESTIGATORS EXIT]

[FADE OUT]:

Task 6: Storyboard (Updated)

Task 9: Filming: Detailed Risk Assessment

Hazard: Risk	To whom:	Uncontrolled Risk Severity x Likelihood  = Risk Rating			Control Risk By:	Residual Risk: Severity x Likelihood  = Risk Rating			Further Action Recommended:
		Severity	Likelihood	Risk Rating		Severity	Likelihood	Risk Rating
Tripping	Actors and production team	1	3	M Medium	Ensure that all actors and members of the production team are wearing suitable footwear when filming. Also tape down any loose wires along the floor and keep the legs of the tripods clear from pathways, to eradicate main tripping hazards. Clear main filming areas of furniture and objects that aren’t required for filming purposes.	1	2	L Low	Venues and areas used for filming will remain well lit through the duration of the process. Actors and production members should also be alerted   of potential hazards created by the equipment on the site.
Cuts and other minor injuries	Actors and production team	2	1	M Medium	Inspect all equipment for sharp edges and broken or rough surfaces before use. Then check the surrounding areas for sharp objects that could present danger before commencing filming.	1	1	L Low	Ensure a first aid kit and someone trained in first aid is present during filming and/ or easily accessible.
Food related injuries E.g. burns, scolds, choking and allergic reactions.	Actors and production team.	3	2	H High	Have a qualified first aider and a phone to contact emergency services present at all times during filming. Any food and/ or drink consumed will be provided by reliable sources and will be accurately labelled for allergens.	2	1	M Medium	Make sure that all members of the filming process are given a break long enough to give them the time needed to safely consume any refreshments if needed.
Fire and electric shocks.	Actors, the production team and members of the public.	5	1	H High	Check all electrical equipment for any faults of damage that could result in an electrical fire of electric shock. Also locate nearby fire extinguishers and sources of water. Do not handle any electrical equipment if they come into contact with water, unless they have a secure watertight casing.	3	1	M Medium	Make sure that the fire evacuation procedure for the areas of filming   are identified and recognised by everyone involved in the process of filming. Keep any substantial amounts of water away from electrical equipment during filming.
Antisocial behaviour from participant in filming or members of the public.	Actors, members of the production team and members of the public.	3	4	H High	Brief all individuals involved in the process of filming to clarify that any antisocial behaviour and time wasting will be unacceptable, as time allocated to filming will be limited.	2	1	L Low	Attempt to film all scenes set outside at times of the day when fewer members of the public will be present. When filming inside of a building, choose a quiet space, removed from other members of the public.

Task 9: Filming: Production Schedule (Second Updated Version)

Production Schedule
Date, time and location of filming.	13/01/2017 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Office/ empty classroom in Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Actors	Andrew Coultard Costume= Business suit or casual business wear Reece Humphreys Costume= Business suit or casual business wear
Filming Plan	shot reverse shot match on action 180 degree rule eye-line match over the shoulder shot close up shot of case file/ picture
Equiptment	Digital camera Video camera Traditional tripod Gorrilapod
Props	Office stationary Chairs Table or desk Case file Image of female character (played by Lauren Cannon) Picture to go on the wall of the office.
Risk Assessment	Risk: Tripping. Probability: Medium. Prevention: Wear sensible footwear when filming and clear the filming area from furniture and objects that aren't required for filming purposes.
	Risk: Being cut on sharp edges. Probability: Low. Prevention: Inspect equipment for sharp edges before handling and ensure that none of the props are damaged so that they pose a danger to the actors handling them.
	Risk: Electric shock. Probability: Low. Prevention: Keep electrical equipment dry and do not handle directly if they come into contact with water, unless they have a secure watertight casing.
	Risk: The disturbance of filming by bystanders and members of the public Probability: High Prevention: Ensure that filming occurs when the building is relatively empty e.g. when few students are on a break in the corridors surrounding the site of filming.