Production Log 7

What have been your key issues for your production this week?

Our key issues this week were the shooting, we found it quite hard as what we had expected to shoot which we put in the shooting script was different to how we shot it as the shots didn't fit exactly to how we wanted it to. This meant we had to spend more time when we actually got to our location which meant we couldn't do as much in the time we wanted as the found lighting was changing(e.g. went from light to dark outside, so we couldn't carry on as it would be non-continuous). With the stuff we had filmed we put it together and cut some of the shots to fit with the continuity editing. We uploaded this to you tube even though we knew we didn't think we had achieved much from what we had filmed so far, this meant we could use this and anylise it on what shots we found looked good and which ones we could get rid of as they was unnesecary. Another issue we had was the typography and we either found that it was too plain or not bold enough. We had an issue with the size of the font aswell as we couldn't find anything that suited the title.

What decisions did you make about the issues and why?

These issues meant we had to go out and film more than we had expected and we felt like this was wasting us valuable time which we could have spent on creating the graphics or even editing the shots together on I movie. When we had the issue with the title and the typography we went through alot of different fonts on websites to find one which was suitable and not too animated for the British Social Realism genre.  We then found a suitable font and animation which resembled a flickering light which we thought went with our title called "Switch"

Call Sheet 4

Call Sheet Three

Production log Week 6

What have been your key issues for your production this week?

Our key issues in production were when we first went to film. We found issues with the found lighting that was at our first location, as we had to do alot to alter the lighting and even when we did that we didnt get it exactly how we wanted it to be. This held us back as we spent alot of our time in production trying to fix this problem when we could have had longer to shoot these shots. We also had an issue when trying to find a suitable font for the title and an animation. We wanted the text not to be over the top as it wouldnt fit to what is typically seen in the British Social Realism genre so we also spent two lessons trying to find one that was good and fitted with the name of our film. We looked on one website alot to try and find one that would be most suited which we eventually found. We looked at ones that looked like someones handwriting to make it look like it was the protagonists story but we found that sometimes it looked to plain and not bold enough.

http://www.dafont.com/

What decisions did you make about the issues and why?

With these issues we decided that once we had imported the shots onto Imovie they had come out too dark and wasnt like we expected. Eventhough our location was good and we made it look dirty and cramped it still didnt feel realistic enough for the audience. From these original shots we decided that we would re film all of the shots that we tried to complete in that session which meant that we would have to add on another day were we will do this. For our other issue that we had with the font we finally found a suitable font which was a bit more bold and we also researched into other BSR films that deal with similar themes such as mental illness and found that they all had quite plain fonts but they were bold.We also finally found a animation which fitted well with our font and the title as our film is called "Switch" we made it flicker like a light and we also used a light switch on the "i" which is similar to what we see in Happy Go lucky where they include a small object that has some relevance to the film.

We used these font types to try and find a suitable one for our title as we couldnt find one on the fonts that were given on Live Type. We found the font under one of these sections and the font we finally chose was "Impact"

Call Sheet Two

Filming Location's

Locations reccies

We will use this location when we film Rosie (Ella Linay) leaving her house for work just to set up the location. We will also films shots inside the house as we feel one of the rooms in the house looks like a typical location you would see in a British Social Realism. The Mise-en-scene of this house looks like a typical British house and connotes a working class look. This location is open to use for as long as we like due to the fact that it’s my house and it’s not too far from school or for the actors to get to. The house is in Chadwell heath near the high road. In this location we will film other shots as we can make use of the location we have as we the opportunity to make the bedroom look run down which we film the opening shot in. Also the location is very empty inside which means we can make the most of the location to add to the effect of having a working class life in Britain.

We will also use this bus stop, the picked this specific bus stop due to the Mise-en-scene as it looks like a British area. Also we wanted to get a shot of the bus to add the British culture in as we are aiming the opening at a British audience. We will film Rosie (Ella Linay) sitting waiting for the bus with her headphones in, we are filming this shot to show her everyday life, and it also shows its nothing special as she can’t afford a car. This bus stop is on Chadwell heath lane, it’s very open to us as we can film anytime because it’s open to the public. We will film shot 11, 11a and 11b at the bus stop and it shouldn't take that long.

This is the location we will use to film the cross-cutting scene when Rosie (Ella Linay) is the office. The location we picked didn't have to be anything in particular due to the fact that we just want to focus on the idea of her floating in her own world. The British social realism convention will be fulfilled with the actors performance. This shot will high-light the idea that Rosie (Ella Linay) is not in the correct mental state therefore high-lighting her illness. The location is very open to us due to the fact that the location is two minutes away from school meaning it’s easy to get to and also that its Ella's house therefore we can use it whenever we want. The house is also in Chadwell heath near school. We will film shot 15 and 17.

We picked this location due to the fact that it was the only office we knew we could use when we needed it. However the look and location of the office feel into place as it’s in an industrial park which has a motor way running behind it, creating the look of Britain. Also the location isn't too far for us to travel, it takes two buses. This location is the furthest were going to film. We will film Rosie (Ella Linay) in her work office to show her work life, she needs to work in order to survive everyday life. Also we will film the other half of the cross-cutting scene here. We liked the location because it looks like a place she could work in and is very open for us as it’s a family business. Outside the office its very run down and full of other workshops and outside we also have a skip which adds to the rundown look of the location. We will film shot 12, 13a, 13b, 13c, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 18a, 21,22,22a and 23. As you can tell we are filming a lot of shots here so we need time which we have with this location. The location is in Barking which also has a typical British look to it.

With the houses we have back up plans as we can film at both of our houses in case on fails and our work won't be effected. However with the office if it fail we would have to find an alternative and the bus stop is always open to use.

Shooting Script

 

Production Schedule

 

Our first call sheet

Our Treatment

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Production Log week 5

What have your key issues been for your pre-production this week?

Our idea was one of the things which caused most of the problems. We had had difficulties with our narrative, our characters and the locations. We went from having our initial idea to changing it completely to a story-line including mental illness as one of our themes.  These issues were quite difficult to solve as we wanted to be original with our idea and not stick to what is typically seen in British Social Realism film such as drugs,sex,violence, alcohol etc. For example in This is England we continually see these themes occuring throughout the film by all the characters even the young ones.

What decisions did you make about the issues and why?

This idea was changed after the feedback we got from our audience research where we asked several different people about our idea that we first started off with. We also altered where we would film the opening sequence which fitted better with our new narrative. We also stuck to one main protagonist however we also had to change their role to match the new story-line. These decisions will hopefully have a positive effect on our production as it will be different to what is typically seen in British Social Realism films and the theme of mental illness is hardly ever seen but it is a issue that is occuring more in Britain. For example the only British social Realism film where we see illness is Looking for Eric as the protagonist is schizophrenic and we see this throughout the film in different ways.

Our Narrative

Exposition 

We are first introduced to the protagonist when we wake up with her to being her every-day life. The audience and her know she has an illness however the other characters in the story have no idea. Our main character (protagonist) is called Rosie, she is 19 years old, she finished her education after GCSE and was lucky enough to get a job at JMW shopfronts office. Her job is a very boring and repetitive job. Her dreams and hopes were left behind when her mother died when she was 15 years old. Everything is building up but she keeps it all hidden away to avoid problems for her dad. She is 1 of 5 children and has become a big part in the family role as her father trust her very much.  She has had this illness from birth but it has become more apparent now as she is suffering from depression.

Agent/ of change

We meet her work colleague and friend Claire who is so self involved she doesn't she that Rosie has an illness. Not only is the friend dependent on Rosie but so is her family, people rely on her. The audience are clearly made aware of Claire's problems as it takes the attention away from Rosie's illness. However later on Rosie receives a letter from the doctors requesting her to urgently see a doctor, but she tucks the letter away into her pile of work.

Conflict/Complication

Rosie calls work to let them know she's ill, however Claire being so self-involved knocks over the pile on Rosie's desk. When see comes across the letter which Rosie received from the doctors, she does't believe that Rosie has kept this from her and everyone else. However Claire likes to play games so she carries on like she doesn't know what is happening but books an appointment for Rosie. Rosie's likes to carry on like nothing is happening but when she gets to work to find a letter with urgent on it, she opens it up surprised to see an appointment for tomorrow. Claire comes over and rubs her nose in Rosie's business when Rosie becomes aware on Claire's involvement. Rosie avoids talking about the matter when finally she goes to Claire. They eventually end up having lunch in a cafe where they decide to scream and shout at each other over the matter, when finally time for lunch finishes. 

Elaboration

Between all this drama Rosie's sister is being bullied and she is trying to help but she keeps forgetting to deal with it, to the point were Rosie's sister rejects Rosie and also avoids talking about and takes what the bullies are giving her.
Rosie's likes to carry on like nothing is happening but the awkwardness between Claire and her gets to much for the office. Rosie can't deal with losing her friend over something she was trying to protect them from. Rosie's does what she does best and avoids her problems, she finds her self in the chip shop grabbing dinner when it becomes to much and finds herself laying on the floor. The man helps her up when she realises who's in the shop. Rosie notices Claire's boyfriend sitting with another girl, when he gets up and grabs her. Her threatens her about what she has seen, un-aware about her faint.
The next day arrives when she finds her self staring at Claire, wanting to tell her so bad but its too late when Claire's boyfriend comes shooting in with a bunch of flowers.
More and more people are becoming aware of Rosie's illness, When her bosses find out they call her to the office to talk to her about their needs and contract. Not only does the meeting end but so does Rosie's job at JMW. Rosie is shocked that she has been fired so she starts dishing it out to her bosses how she's the only one in the office that does the work properly and this and that when she find herself laying on the floor again. Not only does she have to tell her father that they have lost their only income but why she has been dropped home in an ambulance.
Rosie's father sat her down, confused in why she would have kept the illness a secret un aware of how much her relies on Rosie. They have a big argument as Rosie doesn't believe she can get better and explains how she has researched it and the treatment cost too much for them. As they can barely get enough money for rent and weekly food.
Rosie finds herself crying alone in her bedroom talking to her mum, She realises she has let this all get out of hand. She picks up the appointment letter which Claire made and she gets so angry that life chose her, she's so young.

Climax and resolution

Over the time Rosie has spent hiding the illness and fighting with people, it becomes to late to deal with the illness as it has got out of control. Rosie wakes up to find her self on a hospital bed attached to pipes with her father, brothers and sisters and Claire. Finally Rosie agrees to have her treatment to try and help her illness only because her father has begged her. The treatment goes on for a few weeks when Rosie starts to feel the change, not only with her illness but with her life. Rosie has a last appointment with her doctor when he reveals that the illness will never go away as its genetic however she can cope with it if she sticks to the plan. However Rosie doesn't realise that the family have sacrificed their saving to pay for her treatment. This leads her to think about other routes in her life as she wants to pay her father back, but is to weak and sick from her illness and treatment to deal with anything. 

Coda

We then see a blank white screen with 4 months later on it, Rosie appears taking her pills and we see her carry on her boring every day life but she does have a happy ending as she has dealt long term with her illness which was pulling her down keeping it from everyone and mentally and physically. However she does still have to deal with all the other issues such as her family and work life, but do the pills work forever?