Sunday, 28 October 2012

STOP FRAME ANIMATION

I had to wear lipstick today!!! - Not very happy about that!
So I had to do the stop frame animation today, ALONE, to introduce Karma as a force not to be reckoned with. Stop frame animation is basically loads of pictures played back to make things look like they're moving.  I made it seem like Karma (The omnipresent force) was writing a message on the mirror. To portray the cheeky, medelling force, after the message is written in lipstick, she (because apparently Karma is a woman) leaves a kiss on the mirror. You have to love the audacity we give Karma.
Quote of the day: "My Name Is Karma B**** x"

2 PLACES AT ONCE..

It's hard being a main character and the director/cameraman at the same time, but I did it! Today I was abandoned by a 'BUSY' group (I'll get them back!!) I had crucial scenes to film, the conclusion of the film. Basically, I had to set up the camera, walk into position, perform the action, hold my ending position, then turn the camera off. This is going to be very tedious when editing  The end result is a lot of static shots as there was no one to move the camera around. This shouldn't be a problem though as I have a wide range of shots and angles to play about with when editing. In hindsight, I could have used some POV shots to get some dynamic shots in, I'm sure I got at least one POV shot though.
 
I think today proves that you can be '2 PLACES AT ONCE..' 

Saturday, 27 October 2012

That Went Well...

We got some crucial scenes done and dusted today. An incredible weight was lifted from our shoulders today as we got tricky scenes done and they look COMPELLING!! On paper, our film looks plausible, doable for experts, but not to amateur film makers. Today just shows you that media really allows us to test our creativity. Everyone has imagination but not everyone can put their imagination into practice. Who knew we could make a glass of milk and a ghost disappear into thin air using a camera? Although we got some of the trickier scenes done, we have a dilemma. I am alone tomorrow with a camera and many scenes to do with. How can I be both behind and in front of the camera!!!???

Filming!!! (Spooky)

It's the weekend! Nothing shows enthusiasm and initiative like doing schoolwork on the weekend! So today we're filming those creepy scenes where a ghostly figure watches me as I sleep, I am hit with breakfast dejavu, I am possessed and I appear from thin air and scare my beloved girlfriend!!! How spooky, it's going to be interesting seeing how we execute these suspenseful scenes and scenes of horror! Will we be able to do it... Yeeeeeah!!!

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Team Roles

Roles Kyler Main Camera man/editor/actor Akesha Camera woman/editor/actor (Teacher) Shelly Camera woman/editor/Actor(Girlfriend) Anthony Main Actor(Brad)/Director/set designer/editor

Shooting Script




Scene


Shot No / Storyboard ref.


Location


Characters




Scene 2


19-29


College


Brad, teacher, class kids, girlfriend




Montage Scene


7-8 16-18


Mixture of college and home


Brad, Nerd, Teacher, Girlfriend




Scene 4


40-48


house


Brad




Scene 3


30-39


College


Brad




Location Release Form

This is the release form I got signed, by the location owner, for permission to film on the premises.

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Learning To Use Prezi!!!

-_- So we've started our Advanced Portfolios and we're using a new, foreign, tedious, annoying software known as Prezi.com!!! But lo and behold... I have to use new forms of media to get that grade. So here I am still trying to master an online presentation program. I shouldn't complain though, it's always good and helpful to learn new ways to do things.

Monday, 8 October 2012

The Narration/ Intro To Our Film

Please note: It sounds better when being read to and not when reading.
 
Narration to My Name Is Karma

Once upon a time, there was a boy who had it all. His name was Brad! He’s a bit of a TWAT! Consumed with image- but damn is he hot! *clears throat* he is rather ugly on the inside. He gets good grades…but for all the wrong reasons. Talent he’s got it. The girl he’s got it…’her’ I said!! But when you have it all…you have attention and maybe the attention of a not so friendly ghost!

This ghost is bent on destroying the lives of those who destroy the lives of others. He feeds on fear and he won’t stop until your life is completely F’ed up! Well only if you’re a TWAT like Brad!

So he messes up Brad’s life a bit, he’s very persistent and he doesn’t stop. He trips him up, he plays mind games and completely mentally breaks him down until one night while Brad is fast asleep…he possess him!

(Ending Line) I know what you’re thinking! This isn’t a very nice ghost…The real question you should be asking yourselves however, is if you had the power wouldn’t you do it as well?

Production Schedule

Hey Bloggers, this is the Production Schedule for filming!! As you can see, Anthony has a lot of scenes to both direct and act in!

Date
Location
Scenes
Start Time
Finish Time
Equipment needed
Actors/Actresses
23rd Oct
Leyton Sixth Form College
College Montage
9:00
10:10
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony, Shelley, Kyler
24th Oct
Leyton Sixth Form College
College Montage
11:55
13:10
Camera, Costumes, props
 Anthony, Shelley, Kyler
26th Oct
Anthony’s House
Clips of Montage
17:00
19:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
28th Oct
Anthony’s House
Clips of Montage
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
29th Oct
Anthony’s House
Clips of Montage
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
30th Oct
Anthony’s House
Clips of Montage
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
31st Oct
Anthony’s House
Clips of Montage
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
1st Nov
Anthony’s House
Clips
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
2nd Nov
Anthony’s House
Clips
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
4th Nov
Anthony’s House
Clips
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props
Anthony
5th Nov
10:00
11:40
Camera, Costumes, props
6th Nov
9:00
10:10
Camera, Costumes, props
7th Nov
11:55
13:10
Camera, Costumes, props
10th Nov
13:00
17:00
Camera, Costumes, props