First Day Filming!

On our first day filming we manage to get all our shots. Its was rather hard as we had to get alot of match cutting shot in order to make our filming look polished and good for a in house environment. We Filmed at my house and outside it.

Location Shots For Our Title Sequence

Abbie: We decided our title sequence was going to be mainly located in a house, although there are some outside shots, most of the shots are in the house. Because our sequence is about a stalker sneaking in to a victims home, the shots alone are not that thrilling, so we thought by adding suspenseful music, it would really bring the thrill in the sequence.

Feelando: We use different locations in the house, such as the kitchen, living area, but the place that creates the most suspense, is the stairs- as you don't know what or who is beyond them.

Our location fitted our sequence perfectly as we could get birds-eye-view from the outside and there was enough space to do all our shots.

Thriller first draft

This is our sequence after the first session in editing using Final Cut Pro.

Progress...

So far, me and my group have filmed our shots and have partially edited our sequence using Final Cut Pro. Our film sequence is coming together, however, we have come across a few problems. The lighting in some of our shots are too dark, and when lightened digitally, looks tacky and out of place; therefore, we have to go and film those shots again.

Even though that has set us back, instead, we are working on the music for our title sequence using Soundtrack Pro and also working on the titles using Live Type, which are coming along well despite a few little disagreements. So far we are on our schedule despite the set back which will be sorted out next week.

News & Current Affairs

SIX LEGGED COW BORN IN CHINA !

The six-legged calf: it's a mystery what could have caused the strange growths in such a pristine and idyllic rural environment (Picture by Quirky China News / Rex Features)

The calf was born on March 7 in Leizhou, in Guangdong Province in the south of China.

It has two short legs - complete with hooves - and a tail growing out of the centre of its back. The calf doesn't seem to be particularly disadvantaged by its extra legs - it now stands 45cm tall and weighs 15kg.

The calf's owner, a farmer from Fujiayuan village in Leizhou, says he plans to keep the calf until he can find a buyer for it.

Previous animals with an unusual number of limbs covered by Metro include a five legged piglet from China, a seven-legged lamb from New Zealand, a six-legged cow from Colombia, a seven-legged intersex deer from Wisconsin, and a piglet born in Croatia with six legs, two penises and two anuses who was nicknamed 'Octopig'.

Definition Of Suspense

Suspense is a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety.

- This is good in movies as it gives the watcher thrills and something to look forward too.

Intro To Cameras & Health & Safety Tutorial

In class, we were shown with huge detail how to use the video cameras and how to keep safe whilst using them. We were also shown how to take care of them and how to pack them away and use them in the correct way.

Firstly, we were shown how to turn camera's on and off. Then we were told not to touch the lens of the camera as fingerprints can ruin the film quality.

We were told where to put the two memory cards and two are used in case one runs out. We were informed about battery life and how it is wise to have a spare battery.

We were then told how to focus the camera properly and then to record footage and play back the footage recorded. We were also taught how to zoom the camera.

Next we were shown how to use the tripod, and adjust it to suitable levels. Also to put the camera on and off the tripod carefully and ensuring that it didn't drop which is a safety hazard.

Once finished with the cameras, they must be put back the way they were found and ensured that the bag and all the equipment is in the bag safely and securely.

When filming, my team members and I always ensure we are working safely near the camera and make sure everything we were told in the tutorial is put into practice.

Soundtrack Pro

Soundtrack Pro is a software created by Apple which enables me to create my own tracks which will be free from any copyright.

There is a wide range of sounds and sequences to choose from such as 'ring' and 'jazz'. This software allows you to mix any beats and sound effects you like to create your own music for a soundtrack which can be then added to your movie to create any mood type you want e.g sad, happy or suspenseful.

You can preview any sound and also what you have created so far. You simply drag and drop sounds of your choice onto the time-line and match them up accordingly. If you don't like what you have done, you can erase and start again, or from where you didn't like it.

This software quite easy to use and very useful when you are making a film sequence which requires sound.

Current News & Affairs

BNP members will not be banned from teaching

Measures to protect children from racism were found to be sufficient Teachers in England should not be banned from membership of the British National Party or any group which may promote racism, a review has concluded. The government commissioned the report last September after a leaked list identified 15 BNP members as teachers. Review author Maurice Smith added his recommendation should be reviewed every year, which ministers have accepted. The BNP has not yet commented on the review's findings. Members are barred from the police and prison service. Mr Smith, a former chief inspector of schools, said a ban would be "taking a very large sledgehammer to crack a minuscule nut". Schools Secretary Ed Balls welcomed the report, saying the case for a ban would be kept "under active consideration and reviewed on an annual basis". The schools secretary has now asked for a further review of the measures in place in independent schools to prevent the promotion of racism.

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The Pitch!

In our previous lesson we had to come up with totally original idea to share with our class which was what our title sequence will be about. The whole point of the lesson was to "sell" our ideas like actual movie writers would do in front of directers in order to get their movie made. It was called Pitching, however in our case "The Pitch". Our was to create a sense of someone being followed into her house, in addidtion try to create a idea of someone is already in her house using point of view shots.