GROUP: 5-8/1/15 Lessons

Today, we made progress in both story boarding - with decisions on framing made and multiple frames completed, furthermore we made extreme advances in our plans for filming. The current plan is as follows:

Luca, Brad and Billy are staying around Luca's house, as to have more time to prepare the set - in such ways as clear the shed and garage, arrange set design and ensure the props are ready for use. Then on Saturday morning, Tom and I will arrive at Luca's as early as possible to allow for maximised filming time. We will confirm the set design is ready for filming and then it shall commence. We have decided as to film each shot multiple times - allowing us to choose our favourite and also decrease the possibility of issues such as poor lighting, background noise, mistakes, or general mishaps. We will also  review footage as we go along - this will mean we will spot any errors with continuity, light issues, sound issues and other such problems; eradicating them if needed. Later on, after filming is finished/we need to leave, we will review whether we need another day to film, or if we are completed in regards to footage.
An issue was found however, concerning our action outside in the greenhouse; we can only shoot at a time where it is light, and furthermore the same light level throughout the action, this therefore limits the hours of filming. Despite this, it is not seen a particular issue at the current time, although this is subject to change on set - as that is the only time we will see whether the footage can be completed in one day.

Another topic spoken about in the lesson was props, we decided on the props we need and possible sources, these are as follows, including who is responsible for each one:

• White overcoat - Tom sourcing from Biology
• Hospital gloves - Tom sourcing from Medical Room
• Dust mask - Tom
• Scalpel - Luca
• Cutting board - Luca
• Nail scissors - Luca
• Old fashioned radio - Brad
• Handbook pictures - Tom, Handbook - Luca
• Dead fly - Brad
• Tissue - Luca
• Petri Dish - Brad sourcing from Biology
• Labelled jars - Luca
• NB - we have developed an idea regarding a shot using the labelled jars, which will display technical excellence; the camera will be positioned behind a jar, and the shot will be through the glass jar - giving a distorted and interesting shot.
• Pipette - Luca
• Tools / Weapons - Luca
• Large white cloth - everyone will bring bed sheet
• Fake blood - Brad

We still have to amend all posts to comments earlier made, but majority have been edited.

Targets:

• Complete storyboarding animatic
• Ensure soundtrack is copyright free, and if not decide on a suitable alternative
• Gaining usage of props
• Prepare location

UPDATED PROP SECTION 7/1 + 8/1