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Pre-Production in Media 2014

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Mise-En-Scene

Costume� What are people wearing? What does this

suggest about who they are or what they do?

Setting� What does this show us about when and where

this is likely to be set? Why is that important?

Props� How does that help show us the genre of movie

or character, e.g. a gun shows action/violence

Colours� of any of the above and more, what does that col-

our suggest? Red, violent, black evil etc.

Positioning� What are things/people positioned? Something in front may draw

our focus or be important.

Lighting� Is it dark or light, why? How are shadows used?

Camerawork

Shots� Wide, Close, Medium, Long, Two, Establishing etc. Why are these shots being

used? What are they showing and why have they picked that distance.

Angles� High, Low, Birds eye, Worms view, Dutch Angle. Why would these angles

be used? How does it make the target appear?

How is this coupled with shots?

Movement� Tilt, zoom, pan, track, crane,

steadicam, stationary this is the way the camera

MOVES to get to the shot or angle. Why have

they chosen to show this movement? Who is

being followed? This example from Apocalypse Now uses depth, the

character in the foreground is clearly visible but the

background is also shown in a wide shot to show use that

it is a warzone and suggest a conflict such as Vietnam.

Darth Vader is one of the best examples , it

is clear by his costume and role in the film

he is the bad guy before we even see him

speak.

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Editing

Special Effects� CGI (computer generated

imagery) or special tints, or tones which are

added after. Why did they need to include

this? What does that add to the effect of the

scene?

Transition� Fades, Cuts, Crossovers, Dissolve,

Why might someone use a cut instead of a

fade? What does that transition suggest the link

between two scenes is? How does it suggest time

has or hasn't passed?

Montage� How does a range of clips get put together for effect? Does it show us

intellectual clues, emotional impact or pace (showing the speed or slowness of time)?

Effects� specific effects such as slow motion or fast forward, sepia or black and

white. Why might they be used? Sometimes they can show imagination or the past.

Credits, titles� Where does this appear, what font, colour or style does it have?

Sin City is a fantastic example of how modern films

use relatively simple editing effects for major effect.

The graphic novel/film crossover has led to a huge

number of directors styling their films almost like

cartoons.

Sound

Diegetic� Sound which clearly originates in the clip, this can be gunshots, peoples

speech or even sometimes music can start diegetic before being carried into later

scenes.

Non Diegetic� Sound, often music which

does not actually appear in the scene, this

can also include narration or background

noise which suggests where the scene is set

but we cannot actually see the source.

Pitch, volume and tempo� loud pitch

noise can suggest frantic violence whereas

low can be threatening or sometimes even

soothing, the tempo or speed often helps people

understand the speed something is happening. How is used to create tension?

Accent, Dialogue� This can often give us strong clues or an important

understanding of a film or a character, what does this show us about the person

speaking, what do we think they want?

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Camera Shots-

The closeness to the object determines what is

included in the shot. This in turn tells the audi-

ence what they need to focus on or infor-

mation such as where and when the action is

taking place. We can use a lot of these for still

images as well as movies Extreme Wide shot and Wide shot.

The camera is often far away show-

ing us lots of information about

where and when, this is why this

shot is often used at the start of a

film.

Mid Shot

Shows a full figure or many,

often from waist up. Good to

see action, can also be a long

shot when you see the whole

figure.

Close up and Extreme Close up

This tends to show the face or

even just the eyes. This is useful

for showing emotion and reac-

tion. Particularly of a major

character.

Camera Angles-

As well as how close, the angle

of the character is important. In

High Angles We tend to look

down on things, making them

appear smaller or weaker.

In contrast with Low Angles

we look up at objects, this can

make them appear large and

menacing or protective.

An extreme High angle looking

straight down is a �Birds Eye�

while an extreme low is �Worms

Eye� these are just more dra-

matic examples.

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M aking the most from a shot list. A shot list

is what it sounds like, a list of shots being

used. This is important so you can set

yourself up ready before filming, so that

you do not miss out on those difficult and

rewarding shots because you have forgotten to plan or

simply to keep a track to demonstrate to others.

The majority of shots used in a film may only last 5-10

seconds and will often be close or mid shots. However

when creating a shot reverse shot process or camera

movement it is often essential to plan in advance as

otherwise you may simply forget to include them. This is

especially apparent when including camera move-

ments.

The shot and scene number is also important to record as they may not be done in the right order. If one

actress is not available except on one day, then you will need to film scenes with that character together,

even if they are not shown in that order on the film.

Shots for stop motion?

Ok so often in a stop motion you may not include individual camera shots as you may used a fixed camera

(but not always), however if you create the illusion of zooming or close up then you may still include that

shot.

For example you have not changed the position you are in but if these were played in sequence it would

appear that the circles are being zoomed out on, thus I may include the camera shot, even if I have made

it through different means.

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hile you won�t have to pay anyone, nonetheless you may be given control conditions you have to

work to and similarly you will have to budget and plan for the roles you will need in your film. Some-

one need to be cameraman? What is the going rate?

So, what is a Union?

A Union will be just that, a union of professionals in a particular industry. They will team up in order to fight for

their rights. If the BBC wants to pay you less for your role and you are part of a Union, ALL the other Union staff

may go on strike. Unions provide advice, legal support and work with the industry to agree acceptable terms of

pay and conditions. They have to follow the law, they cannot just randomly strike, but can be very powerful and

bring a company to its needs if it has enough members.

Probably the biggest Union you will need to know is BECTU. The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph

and Theater Union. They have a lot of members who pay a little money each month for the protection of a union.

Among their roles the Union will agree the �rates� how much a person is paid for their job. They will offer advice on their s ite

and through documents so people know they are getting the right deal.

On the left is an example of some of the advice, this is for Props personnel, but BECTU will cover a number of roles.

https://www.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources/library/1620

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So, what ISN�T through a Union...

A huge amount, many people may be part of an agency or company which will do a similar role. Then of course

we have to think about everything NOT human. Camera anyone?

Most of these can be booked, hired or purchased locally or nationally. While a large group like the BBC will have

the cameras it needs it may need costume and while a tourist attraction may have the location, it will need the

equipment.

For these things get trickier. There is no one place to get everything, it is worth looking at local companies, Univer-

sities and more for a rough idea. For your help some of these will be provided on a rate list for the equipment you

may use in school, however it is also worth looking at local costume shops or independent cinemas.

http://www.escapade.co.uk/

http://www.nav.co.uk/camera-lighting-

hire?maxproducts=1000

A huge number of places hire equipment out commercially

as you can see on the right. Remember also for all the every-

day things you could look anywhere, even catalogues, ama-

zon or argos for that matter. In the real life industry, set de-

signers may do just that, working with the tools around

them.

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· Unions and agencies are powerful groups who represent workers, in the film industry

and other related areas they help make sure the rates are fair for their staff.

· Different companies will use different rates, there does not have to be a set one, it

depends on what you are doing.

· There are hundreds of companies who sell or hire out equipment, what you find depends on what you

need, remember there is often crossover, so for example props will be similar to theatre or even just interior

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what to film, what to edit and what to look like. With up to a thousand people involved at any one time

it is crucial to be able to actually get everyone organised so that people follow through with the directors

vision.

However not every form of media uses the same production types. A radio show for example does not need to

use a storyboard, nor does a newspaper need a script, how can you until your journalists find the news?

As a result, there are a few key planning forms that are crucial to a

successful film product.

The Script. Most scripts contain a number of common key features. Dialogue, stage directions,

location, titles, subtitles, camera/editing directions. Importantly they will follow a format to make

things easy to understand but also to allow for notes to be made. Dialogue will often be centralised,

character names and camera directions in capitals. The use of notes is also key as this allows the

continuity editor a chance to record any changes. This is important if a scene is ever reshot or if it

affects later content, otherwise we have a continuity mistake in the making.

The Storyboard. Like the script this is so important to the film. If everyone understands the �vision�

of the film they will be able to contribute, it allows costume and set designers a clear idea of what is

needed, editors and camera crew a visual direction, and even later producers and directors a chance

to take control, many producers work as assistant directors so it is very useful for them to know what

was originally imagined. A good storyboard will also use detailed camera and stage directions to

explain the movement on the set.

The Pitch. This is partly a pre production

document, in some ways the most important

one. The pitch is the presentation of your ideas.

It will explain the narrative and some key

features of the film you wish to make. You

would need to explain how this appeals to a

certain audience and how this fits into a genre

or style. It also includes a rough estimate of

what you need and why.

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An example of a storyboard, notice the detail in

the editing and stage directions, brief and clear.

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Writing a Pitch

There are a lot of ways to do this and it is often good to

accompany it with a presentation as well as notes. The

presentation should outline the key factors whereas the

notes give more specific detail. If a company is going to

invest money they need you to show you have a clear plan

and are well organised so it does not go to waste.

Try and include an appendix with all of your plans and

research so you can refer to specific elements if you need to

back up your pitch, investors don�t like unanswered

questions or guesses.

Talk about

-What is the story

-Who is the audience

-What the film needs

-What makes it stand apart

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Say hello to my little friend, the guy who goes at the end of everything original that is

worth protecting. Mr Copyright (Or Mrs, it is technically not even a gender). A

Copyright is used to show original content that someone has a claim to. In theory

anything you write or record can be copy written if you can demonstrate it is original

enough. If I used a copyright after a name that had never been used that would be

easy, to use it at the end of this booklet is harder as most of what you see is not

especially new or unique except how it fits together as a whole.

Copyright is a legal matter established in the Copyright

act 1988 that means if you can show someone has stolen your work and used it as

their own you can sue them for your loss.

To prove a copyright you need the logo on your work (generally after the work or

idea) and to prove it was yours at a certain time you might get a solicitor to

evidence it, or simply send a copy to yourself by recorded delivery and leave it

unopened, that way you have proof of date.

Copyright is normally only valid in the country it is made (so beware it is not the strongest protection always)

but often work copyrighted in Europe or America is transferred.

Copyright will also often protect against work being copied without permission, such as piracy.

BTW, copyright is similar to

a patent, that is where you

register a design or idea as

your own in the

form of a patent, it

is normally an

invention.

Release and permission forms

It is not illegal to film other adult people in this country (unless it invades their privacy/property etc) however

you cannot use any footage of someone to make a profit without their consent. As a result you would get peo-

ple to sign a release form, this means they

are giving their permission for the filming

to be used in a particular way. Some

people are happy enough to sign a very

basic form though there will be times

when a more complicated form is needed

to make sure the footage is only used in a

certain way, or that they get to watch

and approve the footage being used be-

fore it is made public.

Release forms are really essential because

they allow film companies to use extras

very easily, and likewise if someone is

caught on camera by accident, a release

form means they can still use that foot-

age if the person agrees.

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Some of the age

ratings given by

the BBFC.

The British Board of Film

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While it is doubtful that many of you intend to create a sensationalist

film that will offend cultures and religions it is important to be mindful

of the ethical message of your film. In the past films have been banned

because they have been seen to offend people. The Monty Python film,

�Life of Brian� was banned in many countries as it was seen to mock

Christianity, whereas there are entire scenes of Team America which

were cut IN AMERICA, because they were believed to offend

people. Many of these bans are eventually lifted and some are

made to be banned in order to draw attention, but it is inter-

esting to remember that your film has the power to influence

people and that should be used wisely, if not the BBFC may

simply not allow it or cinema companies may refuse to show

it.

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Research is crucial to the film industry, when you invest

over £10 million in a film you want to be sure it will

work, you want to be as safe as possible because the

money involved is HUGE.

How can you guarantee your investment? By doing

the research into the market and your audience,

finding out what films are doing well, what are the

successful genres and actors and how much of this

corresponds the to film you are investing in, if it seems

likely to fit into this successful category then it is a good

investment and if not it can be a bad one.

There are also the ways you find that information,

more is found over the page but a really crucial

concept here is BIAS, and OPEN/CLOSED questions.

Importantly successfully researched films can flop

(such as the Golden Compass film http://

www.imdb.com/title/tt0385752/) And some �bad

films� become cult classics, like �Anchor-man�.

KEY TERMS

OPEN QUESTION- An open question will not lead the audience, you may ask someone �what do you

think about X� and see what they say and you know their opinion will be more honest then asking �why do you

hate X� the moment you put an emotions or limit the question in any way it gets more closed.

CLOSED QUESTION� Almost a multiple choice or a yes/no question. The idea is that you limit what

someone can respond with, this keeps the question/answer process short but then again it also means you may

not get useful information or even the truth, especially if you do not give someone the choices they need.

BIAS� This is how much in favour of an idea something may be. If you want an honest opinion of your own

work it is hard to ask questions or avoid influencing someone in a way that means they give you the truth. The

way you present information is also key, Bias media will only present information which agrees with what they

want people to think, you can use this to your advantage but it is often best to avoid it unless you want to fail.

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Forms, Methods and Purposes Research can be looked at or identified in multiple ways, that is not to say that they are exclusive, after

all the forms of research can use different methods and achieve different purposes, the key is to use a

good variety to show that you understand the breadth of research available and can apply it effectively.

Forms� Quantitative/Qualitative When you do research you can focus

on quantity or quality, both are important in their own ways, for example if you want to know

what a large audience think over different ages and genders you will want lots and lots of

results, however theses would have limited information, maybe even just multiple choice options

so it can be easily analysed in a graph. But if you want to know more about WHY people

answer the way they do you need greater quality, you need to ask more questions and allow

for OPEN questions, this takes longer and can not be used as widely as a questionnaire but does

give more information about a limited area, a good company will use both.

Methods� Primary/Secondary/Personal When you get a hold of

research there are two real ways to manage this, firstly you may conduct primary research, that is

research you have done and the results you have found and recorded. It is key that at least half

of the research you use is primary. Secondary research is simply using the research already

completed by others, perhaps a similar project. This can save you time but it also costs you

accuracy as the research may not be tailored exactly to what you want. The last research is

Personal, which is basically primary research conducted from YOUR views, your own opinions or

your own analysis of other work.

Purposes� Market, Audience, Product The research done must always

serve a purpose, there is no point doing a load of research and just wondering what you find,

otherwise you will not ask meaningful questions. So the major reasons that research is done is

either to assess the Market, how profitable or competitive is the market, what is popular and

what is not. Audience research is similar but you want to find out who your audience is and what

they want. Product research is the final reason, here you will look at the rules and convetions of a

product and assess how suitable it is.

THE RESEARCH FORMATS� These are a range of methods and forms, the actual documents

which can be used.

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Questionnaires

Panels

Surveys

Panels

Analysis

Interviews

Sales Figures

Box Office Figures

Reviews

Ratings

Comments

Experiments

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reviews show secondary quantitative date.

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L ocation, location, location. For film as with

real estate is key. When assessing any location

a prospective director will want to consider a

range of suitability factor, is there enough

space? Is it too noisy? Is it available when we need it?

Many local councils or authorities will often have

detailed information of guidance about using public

areas, they may even have documents or materials

they want you to complete first and it makes excellent

research and planning to use what they offer.

However most filming takes place on private property

or in a film studio. Major film studios are great because

they have the size to fit any variety of locations and

people inside and are often used for 90% of a films

shooting.

When using private property it is essential to ensure

you have the permission of the owner and remember

that sometimes the location may still be used for its

original purpose.

The first document that needs to be considered is a...

Location Recce (Recce is short for

reconnaissance) the location recce is the opportunity to

explore one or more locations and assess its suitability.

The location recce should include a variety of images

of the location, not just one area, you need to be

highlighting the potential problems you could face.

What could go wrong in this area? A picture of a

potential trip hazard.

Along with the images will normally also be some key

information, location, fire exits. This is to show that you

have considered the important factors necessary to

work in that environment.

Risk Assessment A risk assessment is done

after the location is picked, here you will give details

to the potential dangers, trip hazards, electrical issues,

fire and son forth. This is an important LEGAL

document because if someone is hurt you will need to

show that you tried to minimise that risk, otherwise

you could be sued.

A good risk assessment is thorough, considering

everyone or everything which could be damaged and

detailing the actions that are taken to prevent this.

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conditions, such as greater information on people involved.

You may also do more than one risk assessment, perhaps one for the location and another for the equipment involved.

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