The preliminary Video- River

Preliminary task- Music

I have chosen 'Spanish Sahara' by Foals. I picked this song, not only because it's one of my favourites but it's subtle build in beat adds to the pace of my video. It fits nicely because as the monologue builds in emotion so does the story line. For example as he talks about emotional things such as Jack (his son) and Anna (his ex) the train arrives and he gets on it, which is a crucial point in the narrative. This all coincides with the gradually building music and the constant beat which becomes quicker.

preliminary- Poster

How and why I made my poster like this..

I created my poster using Publisher 2010. I have deliberately simplified it's appearance in order to keep it's purpose and story line secret. Before creating the poster I researched a number of film posters which had a similar appearence or narrative plot, for example the 2010 film 'Remember me' which shares a similar story line to my own film.
This poster also has elements of amibguity to it. The white background and bold style of writing is not dissimilar to the poster I have created and I feel it is both effective and intriguing to an audience.

The actual image from the poster was a screen shot I have taken. Originally I thought it was a good shot, however I also think it represents my character quite well. He is a confident character, so his stance in this shot is important. He is also an independent business man, which I think is clear in this particular shot as he stands in the centre dressed in a suit, waiting, quite obviously for a train. It also seems he is lost in thought as he looks in to the distance, this may work in favour if it were being advertised as the intriguing factor may make people want to see the film.

The technical aspects of the poster such as the bold, black writing were purely used because of their effectiveness. I think they work well against the white/light blue sky. I also like the fact that the title is between the overhead cables which gives clues as to where he is standing.

The name of the actor was written in this particular font and in grey and black as when researching posters I found one that I liked a lot and took ideas from it, which was (below) 'Charlie St Cloud' starring Zac Efron...

To make the poster look authentic I added a star rating from a well known film magazine and credits taken from a diffrent film poster. However in the main task I would write my own credits for extra detail and precision.

Pre production- pictures

Here are some of the pictures I took on the day when I filmed of where River is seen. For example the bench he is sat on parts of the train station and the stairs he walks up. Luckily, as I was portraying a summers day in the actual month of October, it was nearly thirty degrees as is obvious from the blue sky in the pictures.

Pre Production- Shot list

Pre Production- Shooting Schedule

Shooting Schedule

Production- Individuality

Producer/Director- Charlotte Bowen

Cast- Jonjo Murphy

Date of Filming- 02/10/11

Filming slot- 9-11 am

Number of scenes- 6

Location- Scene 1,2,3,4- Peterborough train station INT/EXT

Scene-5,6- INT of train to Huntingdon

Technical Requirements-

 HD camera x1

Tri pod x1

SD card

Microphone

Pre Production- Production schedule

Production Schedule

Production Name: Individuality

Film Location: Peterborough train station

Crew cast call time: 9.00 AM

Setup start time: 9.00AM

Setup finish time: 9.05AM

Shooting start time: 9.10AM

Shooting finish time: 11.00AM

Time moved to a new location: N/A

Pre Production- The preliminary- script

INDIVIDUALITY

 BY

 CHARLOTTE BOWEN

1.  INT. TRAIN STATION- DAY

It is approximately 8 am. RIVER is standing in the middle of the station with his briefcase at his feet, looking at the train arrival times.

RIVER (V.O.)con’t

Einstein said‘In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity’ [BEAT]

In my life I have definitely faced difficulties, drugs, drinking…

RIVER is staring at the arrivals board. RIVER picks up his briefcase and walks up the stairs to platform 5.

RIVER (V.O.)con’t

You name it. I quit while I still had that opportunity. Finished school. Went to college. I’m a lawyer now. [BEAT]

Sometimes it feels like, like my life is flashing by.

RIVER takes out his mobile and texts then puts it away.

I just run with it. I get to travel with my job; I mean just this morning my boss called me up, “Hey River” He said “I got a little assignment for ya” And I jumped at the chance.

RIVER takes out a tube map for the LONDON underground and runs his finger along the chosen route.

So here I am in little England, for a case in London.

RIVER unfolds the newspaper from under his arm. He smiles subtly.

RIVER (V.O.)con’t

Jack, the little guy, misses me when I’m away. He’s only six but he gets I’ve got an important job.

RIVER looks down thoughtfully.

RIVER (V.O.)con’t

Wish Anna did. She didn’t mean to get involved in the messed up junkie that was me at eighteen and she still doesn’t want the guy that is me today. What can ya do?

RIVER stands up, brushes his suit down and fixes his tie.

RIVER (V.O.)con’t

Well, you enjoy, embrace, and appreciate what you already have.

So I’ve decided I’ll enjoy England, while I’m here,drink tea, catch a red bus, meet strangers, win my case, visit an art gallery, drive on the left…[BEAT]

RIVER folds the newspaper back up and places it on the bench to tie his shoe laces. He leaves it there. The date is revealed on RIVER’S phone as he has left it. RIVER is staring out of the train window.

RIVER (V.O.)

And I know that when I get back home to Jack, I’ll appreciate everything that little bit more.