LO4 - Focus Group Screening and Feedback

LO3 - Final Film

Below is the final version of my film, titled Superglue!.

[Insert final film video here]

LO3 - Linking Audio to Visuals and Applying Audio Effects

LO3 - Application of Appropriate Visual Effects and Transitions

LO3 - Producing and Reviewing an Off-line Edit

LO3 - Logging Rushes and Creating Edit Decision List

LO2 - Evidence of Footage in the Style/Conventions of the Chosen Genre

(6:30 - 6:40)

LO2 - Evidence of Following Production Processes

LO2 - Evidence of Following Safe Working Practices

LO2 - Evidence of Following Shooting Script/Storyboard

LO2 - Evidence of Setting up Appropriate Equipment

Costumes

When designing and planning the costumes for the film, I relied heavily on mise-on-scene. For example, Superglue wears mostly white; this is due to the connection of the colour of glue, but also it relates to the idea of white symbolising perfection and purity, suitable for the hero of the piece.

Superglue, aswell as wearing white, also wears red items of clothing; this was inspired by the costume design of Superman, who is depicted wearing a red cape, pants and red 'S' symbol. I also decided on the colour red because it represents action, ambition and determination, all the required aspects of a hero.




http://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/meaning-of-colors.html


24/4/15 - In today's session I met up with actors of the film to try out their costumes. Below is a photo of them trying on different costume items.

15/5/15 - Below is a photo of the same actors shown above, now in their final costume designs for filming.

15/5/15 - Filming

Today I continued filming more scenes for my film. For filming I used a canon camera, tripod and shotgun microphone. I originally used a clip-on microphone, but this create to many issues (e.g. the trailing wire which was a safety hazard). Below is a photo taken of me filing one of the scenes, shooting a low angle shot. 

For filming, I was assisted by two actors. I originally planned to be filing three actors, but one of the actors cancelled short notice. Filming continued, but I did not work on any scenes involving that actor's character. I have decided that I shall work on these scenes at a later date, with a different and more reliable actor to take their place. 

Once I had completed filming for that day, I imported the footage and started to edit it on Premiere, as evidenced below.

13/5/15 - Sound Recording and Editing

Today I recorded audio for the voiceover for the short film before placing it on premiere for editing.

LO1 - Actor Call Sheets/Agreement Forms

Below are the signed agreement forms to evident that the actors have been informed of what filming will enlist and that they have agreed to be filmed and appear in the final product. For the privacy and safety of those involved I have covered their names/signatures.

BBFC Rating

Below are the possible age restrictions/ratings a film may recieve according to the British Board of Film Classification.

From the information provided I believe that my short film, "Superglue!", that it would be classed as PG (Parental Guidance) Rating.

I believe this is although it is suitable for most audiences, the film does contain innuendos and double entendres which have sexual connatations which would not be suitable to present for a much younger audience. However, BBFC states that if the film has sexual content which is unlikely to be understood by a younger audience then it can still be certified as a PG film.

There is implied violence mentioned, but this is never shown, although their are moments of slapstick.

Information and images from - http://www.bbfc.co.uk/

1/5/15 - Creating Properties/Props

In today's setion I created elements for costumes for the short film. They are pictured below. They include four grey semi-circles and a red letter 'G' shape. These will be sewn to the actors' costumes.

I have also created more props in the shape of scissors. This was achieved with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and cutting out the image from printed paper.

19/5/15 - Below is the completed version of the scissors prop, created by printing the image I created and them cut it out. After I cut it out I placed the paper on some card to make it more sturdy and solid and placed a safety pin in both pieces so it could move and operate like a real pair of scissors.

Work I have completed today - 17/4/15

In today's setion I started filming, filming all of Jake's scenes (Jake being one of the actors). Once I had completed filming I put the footage on Premiere and selected the best takes, removing footage errors.

Work completed today - 24/4/15

In today's setion I created some printed visuals/props, some of which are pictured below.

I then created other visuals using Adobe Illustrator to draw the basic design, before moving it to Photoshop to add colour and complete the design. These visuals have been saved and will then be added to the footage on Premiere.

For these visuals I was inspired by the text visuals used in vintage comic books and the original Batman T.V. show. Therefore, before I started working on  the visuals, I looked at the images below on Google images as a source of influence.

I also watched some of the fight scenes from the original Batman T.V. series on Youtube, as these visuals featured heavily. Again, this served as inspiration for my own visual designs.

LO1 - (Daily) Shooting Schedule

LO1 - Risk Assessment

Below is the risk assessment I created for work on this project.

LO1 - Set Designs

Below are photos I took of locations that I felt would be suitable for filming in. Not all the sets can be seen within the final film (e.g. the first photo below) as there would have been something wrong with the footage or setting. Despite this, filming still took place in all locations/sets shown below.

LO1 - Script

Below is my uncompleted script for my short film - currently under development. Sections will be improved, added, altered and/or removed.

Below is the first page of the script. It is still under development as improvements can be made and no sound effect information has yet been added. Highlighted is something I have put under consideration.

LO1 - Storyboard

Below is the first page of the storyboard which I am using to plan camera angle shots. I am currently in the process of developing the storyboards.

Images within the storyboard will be justified, explained and compared to actual footage at a later date.

LO1 - Treatment

TREATMENT

SUPERGLUE!

THE BRIEF

TARGET AUDIENCE

 This will be targeted at family audiences, with a silly story that appeals to kids, but humour that adults will enjoy.

SEGMENT SYNOPSIS AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE BRIEF

Superglue, a hero with glue (or office equipment) related powers, has been instructed to investigate a UFO heading towards Earth.

Flying into space, he sees that the UFO is a spaceship that resembles a large pair of scissors. Taken aboard the spaceship as prisoner, he finds out that the owner of the ship is Semi-Circle Man, his arch enemy. Semi-Circle Man explains that most villains fail in their attempts to take over the world, so using his scissor shaped spaceship he shall cut the world in half, that we he's more likely to take over at least HALF the world.

The world is then cut in half and it looks like Semi-Circle Man has successfully took over the left side of the planet. However, Superglue is able to escape* and he uses his glue powers to stick both halves of the Earth back together, sealing Semi-Circle Man inside.

*ironically using the a pair of scissors to cut his way out of the ropes constraining him. The scissors are part of a model diagram used by Semi-Circle Man when explaining his evil plans.

KEY MILESTONES

Treatment to be completed by 13.03.15

EQUIPMENT

Canon camera (with adjustable lenses)
Tri-pod
SD Card
Access to Mac
(Clip-on) Microphones and/or boom-mic

PROPS AND MODELS

Must collect backing actors, as well as actors willing to play:
*Superglue/Peter Prittstick
*Semi-Circle Man
*Narrator (voice-over only)
*Scientist
*Woman
*Cat

Listed below are the props I will need for the short film.
*Model spaceship resembling scissors/scissors resembling a spaceship.
*Globe or toy Earth.
*Globe or toy Earth split into two halves.
*Computer.
*Ropes.
*Silly string.
(This list will probably develop along with filming/script development.)

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.

*Must make sure that no one is cut or injured during the use of scissors.
*Make sure that silly string doesn't get into other actor's eyes or mouth.

LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Representation of gender.
May need to get more females involved in the cast as they are mostly males at the moments.

Copyright for music used
 I must check that I can use the name 'Superglue' without triggering any copyright issues with the company Super Glue.
I must also check the copyright use of the 'Countdown' theme tune and availability of theme tunes/music scores from superhero films.

Consent forms for actors and locations
Before filming I shall receive confirmation from actors and set providers/owners that they understand what will be involved, what it's intended use is for and that they still wish to work on the project.

LO1 - Planning Short Film Ideas

LO1 - Planning Ideas

Below are some examples of other short films which I watched and studied as inspiration for my project.