MEST4 Linked production: Research and planning

Research

Establishing shots throughout the first few seconds of the clips are common within this genre, assuming we create a trailer then these shots are typical key conventions which we would be required to add to the production. The fast paced editing throughout the trailer generates a sense of drama among the viewers which is definitely necessary for us if we are to create a trailer, it will be vital in order to maintain the audiences attention. 

Although the two trailers are outdated and not as modern as the previous two, they are representative of the crime-thriller genre which is the direction we're aiming towards. The trailer captures the crime element of the production within its' conventions i.e. slow paced editing which indulges the audience, the enigma codes throughout which captivates the audience thus maintaining attention. The intensity created through the fast paced editing during the beginning of Pulp Fiction differs from the slow introduction of Bella Mafia, but both equally keep the viewers focused. The mise-en-scene such as the the close up shots of the gun and the female characters are key conventions of this genre and are also enigmatic, creating a sense of drama. 

Other key conventions such as the texts that appear on the screen i.e. "Betrayal", "Crime" are common amongst this genre but it is difficult to envision us using this in our production as they seem quite outdated and not as intriguing as they may have been in the 90's.  

Planning 

Project schedule
(Provisional)
Start filming: 07/02/2016
Start editing: 07/02/2016 (continuous) 

Script - Available on-demand

Storyboard - Available on-demand

Shot list - Available on-demand

Mise-en-scene: Available on-demand

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MEST4 Preliminary exercise: evaluation

1) Why did you choose this particular recreation and how does it link to your main production?
This scene extracted from the feature film DOPE has some relation to my main production in regards to the representation of women being one of the themes explored by the film. 

The reason why this particular scene was chosen is due to its intricacy in attention to detail. Aspects of production such as timing, directing actors, framing and subtle camera movements and angles were all practised as a result. 

2) What difficulties did you face in producing this recreation?
Logistical difficulties including casting, setting prep, timings and equipment availability were most profound of all, among other inevitable ones such as directing the actors to accurately imitate the scene.

3) What are the strengths of the production?
It resembles the timing of the actual production and is cohesive. 

4) What aspects would you look to improve?
Camera quality, equipment - but above all: SOUND.

5) What lessons will you take from this process that will help you with your main production?
Sound

6) Now that you are ready to start your actual linked production, explain clearly what you will be creating and how confident you are in delivering this.
Brief: A young lady finds herself caught up in criminality with a notorious lady mob boss as she seeks for romance with a secretive stranger.

We are extremely confident that we can produce this, our preliminary task has prepared us for the difficulties we might come across and we are up to the challenge and feel well prepared to produce a great production.  

Recreation Task & Planning

Preliminary exercise: Recreation task

Name of the text you plan to recreate:
Dope 

Scene/section you will recreate:
Phone scene (00:35-01:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDCqbypLwKc

Location you will use for your recreation:
Greenford High School music room

Actors you will require for your recreation:
Masika (Diggy)
Courtney (Malcolm)
Yasser (Jib)

Props/costumes you will require for your recreation:
Music equipment
Phone
Bag
Hats

Equipment you plan to use:
Camera
Wide lens

Any other relevant information:
Na not really

Mise-en-scene planning 

Location:
Greenford High School Music room

Cast:
Masika (Diggy)
Courtney (Malcolm)
Yasser  (Jib) 

Costume:
Diggy: Black baseball cap, Yellow vest top, blue jeans, bagpack  
Malcom: Denim top, grey/black jeans
Jib: Black baseball cap, black top, bagpack

Props:
Smartphone 

Script

INT: Diggy and Jib are stood at the far end of the music room nervously as Malcolm is stood opposite looking tense.

-   Phone rings inside a bagpack on a couch, which Jib reaches in for -

jib

Shit… I, I, I answered it *hesitates with phone in hand*

-   Jib passes the phone to Diggy -

diggy

*Receiving the phone reluctantly with both hands* Oh, oh, what the, sh- (muffled voice)

- Diggy throws the phone towards Malcolm, who misses the catch as it falls to the ground. He then retrieves it and holds it up to his ear on speakerphone -

malcolm

Hello

voice

Who the fuck is this?

-   Malcolm, Diggy and Jib react fearfully -

malcolm         

Uhm, who is this?

voice

This the nigga that’s gon’ fuck you up if you keep asking questions, now who the fuck is this?

-   Jib and Diggy send gestures to Malcolm -

malcolm

I prefer not to say

-   Diggy gives a sarcastic thumbs up while Jib points to him -

voice

Okay I see how we gon’ do this then, if this ain’t a nigga named Malcolm, and you currently at 104 street, then I’m gon’ kill yo ass

-   They all search around briefly; scared -

malcolm

How do you know where I am?

jerry

Find apple. Steve Jobs a motherfuckin’ genius.

-   end - 

STORYBOARD

SHOTLIST


Recreated production: 
'MEST4 Shot-by-shot | Preliminary Task'

Linked Production brief

Writing your own Linked Production brief

Complete the following and post it to your blog in a new blogpost called 'Linked Production brief'.

Your Critical Investigation topic: 
Representation of women

Your Linked Production brief: 
- Boy time travels into the future only to find that gender roles in society have completely reversed, women are predominantly in power and all values are influenced by a socio-political hypersensitivity. 

- A young lady finds herself caught up in criminality with a notorious lady mob boss as she seeks for romance with a secretive stranger.

- Short film w/spoken word - exploring arbitrary expression of gender identity through visual symbols.

Length/size of production (e.g. 3 minutes, 5 pages etc.): 

3 minutes
Give an example of an existing media text this is similar to what you plan to produce: 


Give an example of an institution that would produce or distribute your planned production:


How would your production reach its audience?


Who do you plan to work with on this project?