Test Shoot

*Not Fully Finished*

This is our test shoot for our Thriller opening, we decided to have freeze frames during our sequence so we can add our motion tracking text. some frames like the walking one will have motion tracking on whilst its moving but the gap in-between our actors walking was too short so freezing it for 2 seconds, allowed us more time to add text. Although the text is not on this video just yet, we will get it on soon. 

On the day of filming, we had a Dilemma because one of our backup actors never turned up. Our main actors we are using were busy on the day of filming so we used our back up actors. When one never turned up, we decided to problem solve and only film the scenes which involve the actor that turned up. When we got to the difficult scenes like the chase scene, we decided to call it off as it was too difficult to film. 

Plot

Our Thriller opening will start off with Actor 1 going through a train station and ten they would get on the train to London Bridge, where he will get off of the train with a suspicious bag. On their journey, they will send GPS signals (their location) to actor 2, like they are giving clues to where the bomb is. Actor 2 will leave their local station, heading for London Bridge in order to track down actor 1, who is still sending them location signals to where they are.
When arriving at London Bridge Station, Actor 1 will leave their bag, which has a bomb in it, abandoned near the shard and only us viewers will know where the bomb is. Actor 2 will arrive at London and hunt down the bomb through the locations that Actor 1 is sending, they will then disarm to the bomb and try to find Actor 1. Actor 2 then spots Actor 1 through a window and the Chase commences throughout the surrounding area.
As Actor 2 gets to Actor 1, it will then go off in a cliffhanger, as that is what we feel would be best. Another idea that we had was to film a couple of endings, then decide what we think fits best for it.

Shot List

*Need to be completed*

StoryBoard & Animatic

*No Titles*

Asset List

We created an asset list to show everything we need when filming. All the Equipment and props needed are listed below and we will ensure that on the day of filming we will bring every item on this list with us to ensure we film to our highest standard. 

Things we need to bring: 

Equipment: 

• Video Camera
• Fully Charged & Working Camera
• 2-3 Spare Batteries 
• Charger
• Tripod
• Tape
• Microphone 

Props: 

• Bag (Looks like a bomb) 

Actor 1: 

Arrives in Suit

Actor 2:

Arrives in Suit 

Risk Assessment

Notes Taken when filming Recce: 

Risk assessment:

• Camera could get knocked
• Winds to loud
• Camera could get stolen
• Too Busy, Might loose actor 
• Could run into someone during chase scene & cause conflict
• Mind the Gap on the train when entering & exiting
• Close by roads 
• Always Busy, Public may walk in the shot
• Could easily fall over during chase scene
• Train announcements are too loud 
• Weather permitting
• People luggage could be a trip hazard, including our luggage (camera case & tripod)

London bridge is being refurbished and could be shut on the day of filming which could cause us to change our location last minute

Real Location Recce - London

The Station: 

This is the scene where our character will get off the train at this station (London Bridge) and walk towards the shard, at this point our actor will check their phone for location signals to where the bomb is.

The Chase Scene:

 We will use this walk way as the scene where our characters will be chasing each other after having the chase scene around the area surrounding the Shard, at this point it will be where Actor 2 has caught up with Actor 1 and then it will be left on a cliffhanger.

The Shard: 

This is where the bag will be placed and where it will be found and disarmed, before the chase scene starts between our two actors, then they will be chased down the escalators to where the next part of the recce is. 

We will use the area around the shard to film some of our chase scenes and some scenes of our characters acting suspicious. We was hoping to film inside the shard but unfortunately they never replied to my email so we have had to abandon that idea.  

Fakebook of a thriller character

http://www.classtools.net/FB/1823-zNeQy9

Back up location recce

This is suitable for a thriller as it classed as an adult world, because it is a train station and people go through here to go to work. I would class it as a thriller location due to the constant movement and a train station never sleeps, along with a thriller, there is no still moment this helps to create suspense.

This is not our first choice as it is a local area, not in London or another city or built up area. Also this was not chosen as it is not a busy location and less people go through Dartford station than through London.

Costumes Designs

Our actors will be dressed in a formal costume to blend in with their character they are portraying 

Their costume includes:

Black formal blazer 

Black formal trousers 

Black formal shoes 

Our actors will be dressed in this costume because it is a typical outfit people in london wear. We chose this because having a costume that blends into the publics costumes will create more suspense as you wouldn't really expect it. 

Production company logo research

Bedlam productions- An independent company based in soho London. Operating since 2009. Founded by Simon Egan and Gareth Un win.

Passion pictures- An independent company that is British. It has studios in London, Paris and New York. CEO Andrew Ruhemann established the company in 1987.

Vertigo Films- A British film Production Company and film Distribution Company. It is based in London and was created in 2002.

Cloud Eight – Is based in London and was created by Christian Colson.

BBFC Research

The BBC are a company that doesn't gain a profit. Their job is to regulate the age placed on films as a guide to audiences. 

The ratings that they choose depend on sexual scenes, violence, swearing and nudity 

Rating U stands for "Universal", this means that it should be suitable for all ages four+. There is next to no violence, nudity or bad language 

Rating PG stands for "Parental guidance", this suggests that the content of the film should be suitable for all ages however some of the younger audiences may need parental guidance when watching. It should also mean no nudity, bad language or violence is in this film. 

Rating 12 means that there could be a little bit of violence, swearing and sexual activity. Only ages 12 or up have consent to watch the films un guided









Rating 15 means that only ages 15 and up can watch at the cinema. In a 15 rated film you can expect frequent violence, bad language, sexual nudity and drugs.




Rating 18 films suggest extreme bad language, frequent scenes of sex and nudity, the violence can also be very strong and offensive. These should not be watched by anyone under the age of 18. 

Previous student films target audience and certificate

Sophie & Sophie's film, Red Caller, has both a man and a woman in it, this makes it look like the target audience would be adult males. It is set in London, with parts that are at the train station, which would be classed as an adult place, which is more proof that it is an adult target audience.

There is no violence in the opening sequence and no nudity or weapons. There is no explicit language, so this suggests that the film would be a 15, this is because there is no drugs or violence or scene of a sexual nature.