Shooting script

NOTE: Due to availability of actors and time the previous shooting script had to be cancelled and changed.


Location: In dark room with Joshua's boss (all done in low key lighting)

Close up of Joshua's face while he looks down, high angle
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low angle shot of Boss, shadows on face.
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close up of Boss's face while he talks,
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Close up of Joshua's face as he tilts his head up to talk.

Shooting Scripts

Location: Bedroom

Low key, hard lighting throughout the scene. Slight blue tint.  

Note: Shots may change during editing process

Shot	Picture	Time	Audio
Low angle close up of Omar’s face	Joshua is sitting down with back to the wall, from the look in his eyes we can tell his mind is blank	3 secs	Diegetic Breathing/ Soundtrack
Close up of hand	Joshua hand is shaking, the curtains/ windows in the room are closed but a ray of light makes his hand visible.	2 secs	Diegetic Breathing/ Soundtrack
High angle shot in top corner of room	We can see Joshua, with little rays of light just about making him visible in the dark room.	2 secs	Diegetic Breathing/ Soundtrack
Close up of Joshua, Smoking cigarette	Joshua takes a puff from the cigarette, Use of slow motion when he exhales the smoke	2 secs	Diegetic exhale/ Soundtrack
High angle close up, overhead shot of Joshua smoking the cigarette	Joshua tilts his head backwards as he exhales the smoke, camera captures in slow motion smoke coming out of his mouth	2 secs	Diegetic exhale

Location: Street Scene where boys run past Joshua and drop the parcel

Shot	Picture	Time	Audio
Low angle long shot, middle of the street.	Joshua walking through street corner	1 sec	Soundtrack/ Ambient
Over the shoulder shot of Joshua looking backwards	Joshua is walking towards the camera and hears shouting, so he turns his head to look but continues to walk forwards	0.5 sec	Soundtrack/ Diegetic shouting
(if possible, depending on location) Long, overhead, high angle shot of Joshua as he walks	Camera pans along with Joshua continuing from the previous shot	2 secs	Soundtrack/ Diegetic
Low angle shot filmed from the height of Joshuas waist showing	As Joshua stops he sees two boys running in his direction. The camera stays at his waist level as it shows them coming from the distance. Camera is out of focus on Joshua with him partially in the picture.	0.5sec	Soundtrack/ Diegetic
Over the shoulder close up as boys run past Joshua	Camera is closely behind Joshua and tracks his movement as he is almost brought off balance from the boys running past him.	0.3 sec	Soundtrack/ Diegetic
Close up of Joshua's face	Camera is in focus with Joshua's face as he regains his balance and looks at the boys running  away	0.5sec	Soundtrack/ Diagetic
Low angle shot on ground of Joshua	Camera is at the height of the parcel which was dropped by the boys. Joshua turns his attention to the parcel and looks down to the ground	1 sec	Diagetic
Over the shoulder shot of Joshua reaching down to pick up parcel	Camera follows Joshuas   movement as he picks up the parcel	2 secs	Soundtrack
(optional) Long shot of Joshua    reaching down to pick up parcel	Joshua reaches down to pick up parcel and the picture fades out to reveal the opening credits of trailer (optional)	2 secs	Silent then develops to Soundtrack
Close up of address on parcel, CUT TO Close up of Joshua's stunned facial expression	High angle shot on parcel address, Low angle shot showing Joshua's face. Possible zoom out effect may be used	1 sec	Soundtrack

    

Storyboard

TREATMENT

Genre


We have decided that it is best to create a Thriller/ Drama due to our budget which restricts us to filming action or adventure films. Horror was another option but because of our interests, we were more comfortable filming a Drama film.


Synopsis


Joshua, an adopted teenager is kicked out of his house due to his poor academic performance at college. Homeless and nowhere to go he quickly calls a friend for assistance but little does he know the journey of darkness that lies in front of him. A world of misery and drugs becomes his new home and detective Bennedict is set out to persue him.


Characters 


Main character: Played by Anid Bytyci


Detective: Ikramul Khaled

Step Sister: Afroza Begum


Drug Lord: Special guest Tony Pomfrett

Joshua's friend: Alam Raja

Possible filming Locations


Due to time restrictions and transportation available to us, we have decided that we can only shoot footage witrhin a 10 mile radius of Morden. Free filming locations include:
Trams,
Tram Stops,
Train Stations,
Suburbs, 
Bedrooms,
College,
Morden High Street.
Park,


Title 

JOURNEY

Harry Brown Trailer Analysis

Harry Brown is a superb film. The use of lighting within this movie is what we will try to mimic when making our trailer.

BRICK (2005) Analysis

Narc

The film uses a variety of camera shots and angles to indulge the viewer into the film world. The handheld camera movement used within the first scene emphasises the realism. This only happens during the start of the film and is great due to the fact that the viewer is heavily glued to the screen afterwards. The shaking puts you into the characters shoes and especially when mixed with the pleonastic sound of his heavy breathing, this brings you one step closer to the action. 

The close up of his face before and after the opening scene allow us to bond with the character and draw the attention to whatever it is he might be pondering upon. The blue filter used while filming the opening signifies the difference between the memory and the real world and this is made clearer with the flash cut show 18 seconds into the video. The use of this completely changes the emotion of the viewer by changing it from a calm, quiet yet gloomy moment straight to a fast paced action filled scene. This contrast in mood makes it more interesting to watch as the audience is quickly immersed into action.

The scene where Nick (played by Jason Patric) is scrolling through the files, the camera suddenly tracks through an extreme close up of certain sentences and words. This scene would be particularly effective in a trailer as it would add a sense of urgency, however in order to do this effectively, it is crucial not too much of the films plot is revealed. 

Batman (1989 By Tim Burton) Analysis

Mise en scene/ Lighting



The typical stereotypes in this film are made very clear by their appearances. The Joker for instance stands out particularly from his unique make up design. His pale face is in great contrast to his bright red smiling lips emphasise the black humour that masks his personality.



The Batman's costume is a dark black, however this is a colour which usually represents death and fear. He is different from other typical superheroes which usually dress in bright colours to make them stand out from the crowd. The Batman is different. His ability to hide in the shadows gives him the empowering edge over his enemies. This advantage is handy, but his dark design does not aid his reputation with the public.

Others such as the typical blonde stereotype Vicki Vale , played by Kim Basinger. Her figure is a highly seductive one and the clothes she wears, be it a dress or tight pencil skirt, her feminine figure is always emphasises by the innocent colours, i.e. the white dress during the end of the movie which symbolises peace and connotes the presence of an angel, which is in great contrast to the dark, gloomy scenery. 





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiAonyJIV_A


The scene where the joker is unmasked similar to the scene of Frankenstien and the mad scientist where the monster is created. This surely is one of Jokers darkest scenes, and the hard, low key lighting emphasises the effect of the escalating non-diegetic soundtrack. A scene like this would be perfect for the ending, or middle of a trailer to break the tension or create a sense of mystery. 


The lighting in Gotham City is very low key and hence many shadows are created. Most of the colour is sucked out of the city, and emotions are drained. The dull greys and browns deter any sign of happiness. 

Camera Angle/ Movement


Due to the technology available at the time, the director relied heavily on certain camera angles to give the main protagonist and antagonist a sense of power and authority. A low angle shot would mean they are much more powerful and vice verca with a high angle shot. This would be the reason the females are shot from a high angle shot to give the impression that they are being looked down upon due to them having less control of the situations. 


However, in the scene of Bruce talking to Alfred, Bruce is shot from a high angle shot and this highlights his sense of confusion and emphasises the fact that Alfred is much wiser. Joker is constantly shot from a low angle shot, especially when he has his goons around him. However, when he is alone and out of his comfort zone, such as during the fight between him and Batman then the angle changes. 


The use of whip pans are used commonly within the old action/ thrillers. This cheap effect would be used to create a cause of urgency and can easily be done with our equipment. 

Moon (2009) analysis

The exciting thing about moon is due to its low budget it is a film we can aspire to for the making of our trailer, as we don't have a very high budget either. The incredible thing about this movie is that it shows it is possible to make a film and trailer by using up to 3 characters and locations.

 Due to the low budget, the film relies heavily on lighting and non-diegetic sound in order to set the mood.

The opening of the film uses a series of shots in which the credits are cleverly tracked around the scenery, i.e. from this picture, wherever the camera is moving the credits seem to turn or get smaller as the camera moves out.

The advantage of this is that it’s new and interesting, and usually credits are static. Also the colour matches with the scenery, as if the credits are part of the film world, and things like this can be done on programs such as adobe after effects.

The stunning scenery is one which catches the eye. The use of lens flares as shown through these screenshots adds to the artistic imagery. The fact that the sun is the only light source in the film world it emphasise the dark, cold environment by creating strong shadows amongst all the rocks and machinery. 

Another character in the film is the robot called GERTY. His design is great in the fact that it adds a whole new element to the film from his facial expressions. 

GERTYs emotions are particularly interesting as he is just a machine, however his mood and facial expressions are determined just by a limited number of emoticons. This adds effect to the enclosed and claustrophobic conditions within the confined space. Something that we can do in a room or hall if we get permission to film. 

The simplicity of this film, also mixed with a great script would mean that it is possible to create similar scenes with a good lighting system and camera. The lighting in the film is like a factor which determines danger or safety. Low key lighting areas are only in places such outside or during moments of doubt, whereas high key lighting is used mostly when the character is okay. 

The trailer of Moon starts off by slowly explaining the story. As the trailer progresses and the audience is aware of the general idea of what this film is about, the editing pace and music starts to pick up and this is when the trailer becomes much more exciting. The effect that this creates is that it creates tension and builds up suspense in order for the audience to be amazed and left in a cliff-hanger position thus wanting to see the whole film.