Filming Diary 2&3

Filming Diary 2 - After talking with Ryan about the different days that we both could and could not do we found that in the recent look of dates there was no time that we were able to go out and get some more footage together. From this Ryan then said that he would go away without me on one of the days that he said he could and filming some more footage, the scenes that did not require me being in many of them.

The day after Ryan's filming we discussed the footage that he had collected. Due to bad weather he was not able to record a lot of footage, but with the amount that we had filmed at this stage every little bit of footage was better than what we did have.

Filming Diary 3 - Yesterday, after a long discussion with Ryan about other filming days that we could both do we found that once again there was little days and times that we could find that we were both able to do. Because of our need to get the final parts of our trailer filmed I decided that I would go out and get some more of the footage that we needed. Because Ryan is the person that kept the props I was only able to plan out some different shots that used me walking about, searching, running, washing and watching.

On filming day, after 2 days of heavy rain the field where we planned to film was water logged and a little flooded. But because the flooding was not that bad I decided to go ahead anyway. After getting my mother to be the camera person I planned some basic shots that I was going to be able to do without the use of props.

Title Idea's Within the Trailer

Thinking about where to have the title showing within our film, although a small part of the process, it is still important for this to be considered when making a film trailer. You want to place it somewhere were the audience are going to notice it most. You don't want to put it too early otherwise the audience will make pre-judgments about the film before they have seen anything about it, where as you don't want to put it too late otherwise the audience may start to get bored while waiting for the film title to show up for them to look up, You don't want it to be on screen for to short as the audience may not get a good chance to remember the title, and you don't want it up for too long so the audience start to loose interest. Placing it during the high action scenes means that the audience will be focusing on what is happening and not what the title is, whereas you don't want to put it up during the slow moments otherwise the audience will begin to associate the film with that slow feeling.

This is why, in my opinion, I feel that the title of the film should be show about 3/4 of the way through the trailer, just after a high action sequence has been shown, that way the audience have had enough time to see what the film is about so that they can begin to associate the film title with what they have seen, also they will associate the film with the high thrill action feeling that we want to get across to the audience. But also allowing the trailer to carry on to show a little more of the emotion side within the film, showing that this film isn't just mindless violence within the threat of becoming infected with this new deadly disease, but that there will also be a solid story for them to follow and get their teeth stuck into.

Filming Diary 1

On Sunday, 16th December, we planned to get some more filming footage. I was not able to be there due to an audition, so we decided that Ryan was going to try and get hold of his friend, Mike, and get some different shots that do not require me to be in the scene.

We are planning for our film to focus around two main characters, played by me and Mike. The trailer will show each of us as individuals surviving on their own, without the assistance from each other. Then they will meet and tensions will be high as in the time and world that they live in has caused them to find it difficult for them to trust others. But for some reason they find something about the other like something they use to remember in the other, (i.e. looking like the others brother or an old friend.) The film will then focus around the trials and tribulations that will fall upon them working together, testing their friendship and their trust of each other.

Footage of CCTV?

We wanted to show the world before the out-break of the infection.

Showing the everyday worries of the people before they had to worry about their lives. To do this we went out and got footage of Ryan accessing a back account, showing the worlds dependence on technology and electricity, which of course would become a problem once there are no people with the job to keep the power going. Giving the audience an idea that there are more troubles that they would have to worry about.

Another problem around the modern day is the idea of being watched by all the CCTV that can be found around

Initial idea for script

When it comes to the script for our trailer, we are trying to rely less of dialogue from the character and more from the actual scenes in which we show.

We are still going to feature some dialogue from our characters, but the ones that we choose will be there to have a designed effect upon our audience.

We are working off the idea that our main character is alone in this world of constant danger, so there will be short moments where he is talking to himself and reminiscing on the past life that he use to have. As well as this there will be short moments shown within this so the audience sees that he will meet other individuals, and also how they will effect him. There will be high tension as he has learnt not to trust the people of the modern world, as most of them have been corrupted by greed and power. They choose to use the threat of the outside world to their advantage, setting up bases and using their safety as bribes for weary travelers that they stumble across.

Alex has experienced these 'Bandits' before and not in a good way, after escaping from captivity the gang has set out a personal vendetta against him. Searching for him ready to kill on sight.


So we are choosing short lines that shows danger, desperation and longing:
"How did this happen?"
"You don't understand!"
"I'm warning you!"
"Drop it!"
"Why are you doing this?"
"Who are you?"
"I just want things to be 'normal' again."
"Leave!"
"I will shoot"

Certification - 18

18 - Suitable for those aged 18 and above

Suitable only for adults
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:

• where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
• where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behavior, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
• where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.

In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.

Sex education at ‘18’

Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.

Sex works at ‘18’

Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’ category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.

Certification - 15

15 - Suitable for those aged 15 and over

No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.

Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

Dangerous behavior (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification

Curtification - 12

12 - Suitable for those aged 12 and above

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
Discrimination
Discriminatory language or behavior must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behavior is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.
Horror
Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
Imitable behavior
Dangerous behavior (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.
Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.
Sex
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
Violence
Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.

Certification - PG

PG - Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
Discrimination
Discriminatory language or behavior is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context. Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable.
Drugs
References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.
Horror
Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.
Imitable behavior
No detail of potentially dangerous behavior which young children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons.
Language
Mild bad language only.
Nudity
Natural nudity, with no sexual context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.
Theme
Where more serious issues are featured (for example, domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should condone unacceptable behavior.
Violence
Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its context (for example, history, comedy or fantasy).

Certification - U

U - Universal (Suitable for all)

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.
Discrimination

No discriminatory language or behavior unless clearly disapproved of.
Drugs

No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.
Horror

Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome should be reassuring.
Imitable behavior

No potentially dangerous behavior which young children are likely to copy. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.
Language

Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.
Nudity

Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.
Sex

Mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and references only (for example, to ‘making love’).
Theme

While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.
Violence

Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.