Friday, 12 December 2014
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Screen Shots Of The Documentary Step By Step
The software I am using for this is Premiere Pro, along the lines of After Effects as well. This program was easy to use for editing and for sound. It took me two days to finish editing my footage with the program.
To start of with, I placed down the audio of the film and then lined up the footage over, making sure it all synced in. I then placed the footage on top, most of them were archive pictures so I made sure they would fit in a part of a conversation.
Finally, after placing the footage on top of the audio, I made sure each one appeared in a dramatic and slow way, by using the pen tool and made each picture fade in and fade out, originally I was going to add music to the edit but then changed my mind as the music I used was distracting from from story line. When it came to ending, I cut out a small second of audio and left it till the end to give a finishing dramatic end.
Recce Report
Cousin's house (Optional)
Looking upon the house, it was a spacious set, there were so many ways where I could put the camera and begin shooting. Some of the ideas I had were to shoot the couple whilst they were sitting on a large sofa or on a dining table or even outside on a wooden table if the weather was nice. Since the the house itself is big, I can get unique camera shots from either side of them.
Pros:
My House
As I live in the area, I know exactly where to shoot, the lighting may not be the best but with some lights on it may help. It is quite a small space to shoot but it can fit all of the crew in. Sofa in the living room will be the main sitting area for the two people who will be interviewed.
Garden (Cousin's House - Optional)
If the weather is nice and there isn't too much wind, it would be a great look to the film. Showing how comfortable the couple are together and it gives an in depth feel and look of what the couple likes. Not to mention it will also give a calm and satisfying touch on the sounds and looks, depending on the weather of course.
Pros:
Looking upon the house, it was a spacious set, there were so many ways where I could put the camera and begin shooting. Some of the ideas I had were to shoot the couple whilst they were sitting on a large sofa or on a dining table or even outside on a wooden table if the weather was nice. Since the the house itself is big, I can get unique camera shots from either side of them.
Pros:
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Comfortable
Cons:
- Hard to get to
- The owners of the house are busy
- Children
My House
As I live in the area, I know exactly where to shoot, the lighting may not be the best but with some lights on it may help. It is quite a small space to shoot but it can fit all of the crew in. Sofa in the living room will be the main sitting area for the two people who will be interviewed.
Pros:
- Comfortable
- Cool
- Good camera space
Cons:
- Small house
- Poor lighting
Garden (Cousin's House - Optional)
If the weather is nice and there isn't too much wind, it would be a great look to the film. Showing how comfortable the couple are together and it gives an in depth feel and look of what the couple likes. Not to mention it will also give a calm and satisfying touch on the sounds and looks, depending on the weather of course.
Pros:
- If sunny, has a good view and camera shots.
- Lovely background sounds
Cons:
- Depending on weather, insects might cause a problem to the actors.
- If there is traffic, could cause a problem with background noise
- Weather is a massive problem, if it rains will have to cancel and so far it has been raining
Friday, 5 December 2014
BBFC Research
The BBFC (Also known as British Board of Film Classification) and was originally named 'British Board of Film Censors'. It is a non-governmental organisation which are being funded by film industries and are the reason for classification and censorship of films within the UK. It's requirements are to classify videos, DVD's, and some video games that are under the Video Recording Act 2010.BBFC started in 1912, known as British Board Of Film Censors by members of the film industry as an independent organisation to bring some consistency to the classification of film nationality, the film remains with the local councils that could overrule the BBFC's decisions allowing the films they reject, not allowing those it passes, it began operating on 1st January 1913. The legal basis was the Cinematograph Act 1909, this was so that cinemas had to have the right licences from local authorities. This was introduced for safety reason since a number of nirate film fires in unsuitable venues, later it said that the criteria for granting or declining a licence didn't need to be declined to health and safety. Providing that the law allowed councils to accept or deny licences to cinemas according to the content of the films they showed the 1909 Act to be enabled for the introduction of censorship.Whilst the warners gangter films and other 1930's Hollywood films that were dealing with the crimes and the effects of the Great Depression were released in the United Kingdom highly uncut. These were strictly off-limits for British film-makers.During WWII, the British Board of Film Classifications political censorship function was handed over to the Film Division of the Ministry of Information, the BBFC never got it back to the same level as before.In 1984 they changed their name to "reflect the fact that classification plays a far larger part in the Board's work than censorship". It was given responsibility for classifying videos by hire or buy to view as well as being shown in cinemas. Home video and the cinema versions of a film tend to receive the same certificate, a film may sometimes be given a more restrictive certificate for the home video market mostly due to the bonus features, as it is easier for children to watch a video at home than to go to the cinema.In December 1986 the first computer game to be certified by the BBFC was an illustrated text adventure called 'Dracula' received an 15 certificate. The first computer game to get an 18 certificate was on the 11th January 1987 which was another illustrated text adventure 'Jack The Ripper'. If the game publishers reprinted the text in book form, it would not have needed a certificate as the BBFC don't have an overview to print media. Both have had several stickers all on the front tomake it clear they weren't for children as computer games with the BBFC certificates were unknown.The first video game to be denied classification by the BBFC was Carmageddan (1997) a later version of the game was then given an 18 certificate.The BBFC is a not for profit organisation, it's fees are set to only cover it's own costs. In order to maintain its independence, the BBFC don't take anything from the film industry or government. Their income are only from that which it charges for services, by working out the total running time of films/DVD's submitted for classification. The BBFC discuss the department of Culture, Media and Sport before making any charges to its fees.In 1984 Parliament had passed Video Recordings Act. This was subject to certain exemptions, offered for sale or hire in the UK has to be classified by an authority made by the Secretary of State. President and VP of the BBFC were designated and charged with using the test of 'suitability for viewing in the home'. The title was to change to the British Board of Film Classification to show the fact that the classification does play a large part in the BBFC's work and its censorship.
These are the certificates:
This represents that it is suitable for all ages.
Parental Guidance is intended.
This certificate is only used in the cinema, for those who 12 years and over.
When on Video/DVD this is displayed, just like a 12A, it represents 12 and over.
For 15 years and over.
For 18 years of age and over.
For adult works for licensed premises only.
The animated film, 'Coraline', has been given the age rating PG (Parental Guidance), as in the film, there are some scary moments and tense scenes. As it is a little to the horror genre.
This represents that it is suitable for all ages. Parental Guidance is intended. 
This certificate is only used in the cinema, for those who 12 years and over.
When on Video/DVD this is displayed, just like a 12A, it represents 12 and over.
For 15 years and over.
For 18 years of age and over.
For adult works for licensed premises only.
The animated film, 'Coraline', has been given the age rating PG (Parental Guidance), as in the film, there are some scary moments and tense scenes. As it is a little to the horror genre.
Treatment
My documentary is about how my grandparents met, it will be a break down of what they were doing before meeting each other. It dates back at the late 60s when technology isn't what it is now so they explain how they stayed together through the years. In the documentary, you will see old archive of the couple through the years and see them age and how much their relationship has developed.
Of course the theme will be a romantic tale with some humour, audiences of all ages are able to watch this. There will not be any happy music or any fancy romance touches, it will be a simple concept of a conversation between the couple and the interviewer. There won't be any footage as I wanted the audiences to have the choice of watching or listening as it is clear interview with a story.
The length I am aiming for the documentary is at least five minutes as it is a short, sweet story. I don't want the audience to be bored of a long interview about how two people met as it will end up being waffled and will lose that feeling of meeting that person for the first time. It will be shot with some fade in and fade out effects to show a professional essence within it and images would be clear and easy to see, I will be taking pictures up to 720p when taking pictures of the archive. The sound I made sure was to be clear and easy to listen to, with nothing to distract the audiences from listening, it will be HD sound also.
The target audience will be a broad range from children to the elderly. I aimed to make it a all rounder so people of all ages will be able to listen or watch the story. The gender I will be aiming for is mostly females but well as males as in the documentary the story is mostly told by my grandmother so people can hear it through her eyes, for the males, it will be my Granddad telling the story from his point of view but it won't be too much detail.
When it comes to making links and what I have caught from other Documentaries or even films is probably only one. Which is the film 'When Harry Met Sally' at the beginning of the film and in several breaks when the movie jumps one year to the next, a elderly couple is shown and explains of they met. It was an interesting concept as every story they told was different and somewhat unique, you can tell what type of people they were by the few shot minutes also the fact that some of them were months or even years before they all got married. When watching this, I wanted to something similar, an interview with a couple and hear their story before they got married.
I will hope this will be shown in the cinema as a short before a movie as it would do well to show people a love story, a personal one on that note. I feel it would be interesting to watch before a film, especially if the film the audience are going to see is a romantic one. It would be telling a story that is outside all the cliches and predictable measures, instead, it gives a reality view of stort telling and love.
Of course the theme will be a romantic tale with some humour, audiences of all ages are able to watch this. There will not be any happy music or any fancy romance touches, it will be a simple concept of a conversation between the couple and the interviewer. There won't be any footage as I wanted the audiences to have the choice of watching or listening as it is clear interview with a story.
The length I am aiming for the documentary is at least five minutes as it is a short, sweet story. I don't want the audience to be bored of a long interview about how two people met as it will end up being waffled and will lose that feeling of meeting that person for the first time. It will be shot with some fade in and fade out effects to show a professional essence within it and images would be clear and easy to see, I will be taking pictures up to 720p when taking pictures of the archive. The sound I made sure was to be clear and easy to listen to, with nothing to distract the audiences from listening, it will be HD sound also.
The target audience will be a broad range from children to the elderly. I aimed to make it a all rounder so people of all ages will be able to listen or watch the story. The gender I will be aiming for is mostly females but well as males as in the documentary the story is mostly told by my grandmother so people can hear it through her eyes, for the males, it will be my Granddad telling the story from his point of view but it won't be too much detail.
When it comes to making links and what I have caught from other Documentaries or even films is probably only one. Which is the film 'When Harry Met Sally' at the beginning of the film and in several breaks when the movie jumps one year to the next, a elderly couple is shown and explains of they met. It was an interesting concept as every story they told was different and somewhat unique, you can tell what type of people they were by the few shot minutes also the fact that some of them were months or even years before they all got married. When watching this, I wanted to something similar, an interview with a couple and hear their story before they got married.
I will hope this will be shown in the cinema as a short before a movie as it would do well to show people a love story, a personal one on that note. I feel it would be interesting to watch before a film, especially if the film the audience are going to see is a romantic one. It would be telling a story that is outside all the cliches and predictable measures, instead, it gives a reality view of stort telling and love.
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