Final Storyboard

Audience Profile

This was our audience profile so that we could clearly direct our trailer at our specific target audience. Having a specific character in mind helped us to make our decisions and include aspects such as the Sex scene, the bad boyfriend and the pregnancy test into our trailer because we knew that our character 'Gemma' would be attracted to it.

Click on the picture to see the 'ideal' viewer

Problems Whilst Filming

Some problems have arisen during the making of our trailer.  The girl we were going to use as our main actress in our trailer cannot participate anymore, which is a huge problem as some filming has already been done. This ultimately means we have to re-film everything again with a new actress.
Additionally, we have had a problem with the poor quality of the camera as the footage looks grainy and low grade. We have overcome this problem by borrowing a high technology camera that will produce a clearer image.

Experimentation -Art Shots

We felt that it was really important to set up an opportunity where we could film our character doing her art work, and see how our shots were going to work out and what angles worked well. These are the ones we felt were particularly good. We decided to use pretty close shots as we felt this was what represented art well, as it is a very detailed and intense talent to have/ to paint:

Medium/Close-Up (Medium-High shot)

These two shots we feel really accentuates the character's talent for artwork. Because the shot is over her shoulder we fell as though this is an onlooker and therefore as an audience they can clearly see how good she is.




We know this is our protagonist as we can see her hair which defines our character well as it is quite blonde. With the focus pulled towards the background (artwork) this naturally draws the audience's attention to the part which is in focus, which is the artwork.

Close-Up (Level shot)

These next shots would have a slight more wider view, which will enable these shots to have a great narrative. The shot of her brush coming close to the camera represents how this is a personal subject/talent she has and with the brush also being in focus, again it is playing around with what the audience's attention is drawn to.







Medium (Level shot)

The idea of the camera resting on a table is also very simple and effective and means that there is an even plane and the detail that takes place on that art table. This gives a great perspective, almost like you are peeking over a table into her secret.





This shot of her body in the background means again we can focus on the paints on the table and show the detail of these shots and will compare to the intimacy and intensity that the character feels when she is painting, because she is so passionate about it.






This is the same with the washing of brushes shot, the camera is pulled towards the detail on the cup and therefore is showing that this is an important thing to the character and that art is a significant part of the storyline for her.



Extreme Close-Up (Medium shot)

                    This last show we feel gives great detail and because of the extreme close up, we are able to see the immense detail that this character has to work with, within her talent. This also gives us an opportunity to show her grubby messy hands, to show that she has worked hard on this, and maybe a nail varnish colour to depict her character and represent her.

Script

We have written a detailed script, including sound and track changes, dialogue and the specific shots we want.

We used google doc's because we felt this would help people access our document better than directly pasting onto a blog post. This also means we can print our script using access from any computer because of the google storage space.

Click the logo below to view our script.

Settings

The image to the right is the setting of our party scene. It is located in Otford to the rear of the station. It is a small secluded field so we are unlikely to get disturbed while filming. We will film in the evening when it is dark and have the characters located in a group in the middle of the field. Filming in a field is effective as it shows the carelessness of teenagers.






We will film housing around the Bat and Ball area in Sevenoaks, mainly houses that look warn and basic.










Additionally, we will get some footage of the station in Bat and Ball and the by-pass as they both depict working class city life.











The shot of the main girl walking down the stairs in inappropriate clothing will be filmed in Hannah's house. The location of the stairs is perfect as the girl can walk down the stairs and enter the living room where her Dad will be.

The living room has normal features; a sofa, rug, cabinets, TV etc. The father character will be slouched on the sofa which will depict his lazy, depressed state.

Music

Music is vital in establishing the mood in a trailer. You can tell what the emotions you will feel in the film and how you are meant to react. We have researched different party music for the party scenes and emotional instrumentals for the hopeful and sympathetic scenes.

The first video below is an example of the audio we might use for the beginning of the trailer. It provokes sympathy and introduces the story line.

Another potential video we are going to use as a emotive piece is from sound cloud. It is similar to the one above as it has a beautiful piano instrumental with a steady beat to keep it attractive to our target audience- teenagers.

http://soundcloud.com/search?q%5Bfulltext%5D=tentoes+sad+piano+beat



For the party scenes we will use sound effects to build up the exciting and crazy atmosphere. One of which will be the first 10 seconds of a video from YouTube. We have done a lot of research into different sounds on YouTube as it is one of the biggest music libraries available at the click of a mouse.

The main music in the party scene will be a song by Fat Boy Slim as it has a fast pace and will keep the audience engaged.

Make-Up Idea

This is our make-up video on the transformation of the main character for our trailer. We have showed it in video form because we think you will be able to see the physical changes more effectively as opposed to photos.

Props

The living room will have basic furniture in. The colours will be bland and washed out.

We will need alcohol bottles and white powder to represent drugs. Also cigarettes will be used in our trailer.

Art equipment will be set up in the girl's bedroom. Her room will be plain but with tacky pink bed sheets. 

Props include:
- white powder (flour) 
- vodka bottles, beer cans, shot glasses
- cigarettes
- art equipment (paint, paint brushes, canvas)
- depression drugs
- furniture
- letter

Shooting Schedule

Sunday 9^th December 2012 – ALL DAY

Plan of Action: Filming of Home shots/Sid with dad

- Bringing up drugs

- Infront of TV

- Doing art

- Letter through the door

- Reaction to letter through door

- Looking after her dad

- Arguing with dad

- Showing dad is depressed

- Close up of letter shot

Location: Hannah’s house

Actors: Sedona Bourne, Duncan Bellinger-Brown and Sophie Bellinger-Brown

Costumes and Make-up: Sedona (chavvy, in character), Duncan (down, tracksuit/pyjamas), Sophie (average girl)

Director: Hannah Bellinger-Brown, Bronwen Lambert and Joe Sloggett

Props Needed: Normal Lounge Set-up, TV and low key lighting

Number of Video Cameras Needed: 2

Saturday 15^th December 2012 – 5:00-8:00

Plan of Action: Filming of Party Scene/Manic lifestyle

- Getting off

- Dancing

- Manic feeling

- Teenagers

- Hecticness

- Drunk

- Out of control

Location: Otford Field

Actors: Sedona Bourne, Harry Littlefield, Charlotte Karg, Joseph Sloggett, Tilda Roberts and others.

Costumes and Make-up: Sedona (in character, tracksuit, make up, hair up, bling), others – party outfits, little clothing (slut behaviour)

Director: Hannah Bellinger-Brown, Bronwen Lambert and Joe Sloggett

Props Needed: Alcohol cans, cigarettes, fake drugs, drinking bottles on floor

Number of Video Cameras Needed: 2

Saturday 22^nd December 2012 – 11:00-5:00

Plan of Action: Filming of outside shots, freedom, estate shot

- Establishing shot (estate)

- Upset looking on bench

- Emotional running through fields

- Hope and freedom

- Motorway shot

Location: Otford Field/Sevenoaks/estate

Actors: Sedona Bourne

Costumes and Make-up: Sedona (upset make up running, emotional feeling, normal character clothes, tracksuits etc.)

Director: Hannah Bellinger-Brown and Bronwen Lambert

Props Needed: Coat, cigarette’s

Number of Video Cameras Needed: 1

Cast

We have thought hard about the cast we will use in our trailer. We want the actors and actresses to represent everyday people living everyday lives. 

Sedona Bourne will play the main female role. She has advanced experience in acting from starring in previous film openings and doing drama at GCSE. She is attractive but also has a delicate and vulnerable touch about her.






Duncan and Sophie will play the girl's family. Duncan being the father and Sophie the younger sister. Duncan will play the father well as he is a big man and therefore will appear quite intimidating and strict.


These are just some of the people we will use in our party scenes. Joe, Charlotte, Harry and Tilda are all in their late teens and they depict the stereotypical teenager perfectly.

Storyboard

This is our storyboard, you can see from the drawings the type of shots we want and we have also added some detail on the sound and lighting as well in writing.

Full Storyboard:

 

 

This is our first part of our trailer where we are going to show some sort of issue in terms of her looking after someone. There is a close up of her carrying some pills and a glass of water in her casual clothes or pyjamas to show that her life is interrupted by the depression that her father has. She is showing to take on a motherly role and introduces us to the characters.

These shots of the partying scene are put into our trailer to show the heightened action and manic feeling of the protagonist's life. We will be showing aspects such as alcohol, dancing, sexual encounters and an out-of control feeling.

We are going to show shots of her and her talent, which is going to be art. We felt like this would give more hope to the storyline and therefore enables the audience to feel empathise her and want her to do well. We chose art because this was something which many people in society look down upon because it isn't necessarily as academic as Maths or English and we wanted to use this idea of a disregarded talent by her peers and society.

This scene will show towards the end of our trailer as it is portraying this idea that she does have hope but at the same time we can edit the shots well so there is also a sense of mystery as to whether she attends this college to pursue her dream and whether her responsibilites at home will restrict her. This will add the tension in the trailer and show the unpredictable journey that the character could follow. 

Costume

Our trailer is based upon the life of a working class girl therefore the costume that we include has to be of an affordable. We are going use fairly basic items of clothing such as leggings, plimsolls and a cardigan. The clothes we use have to show that this person does not really know about fashion and doesn't care much for there appearance. Fish Tank can be used as an example of this as she is working class and her appearance is not her main priority. She wears hoodies, trackies; mostly clothes that are comfortable.

           

The girls in the party scenes will be in different attire, they will be dressed in a more provocative manner. The clothes would include mini skirts, hot pants, bandeau's  crop tops etc. This also provides a contrast between the main girl and the others who are at the party.

The boys that will be in the party scene will all be wearing fairly similar clothing to show how they all want to fit in with each other. The clothing is most likely to be jeans, hoodies, polos, sweatshirts, t-shirts etc.