November filming/editing dates

Due to having some technical problems and not being able to use Blogger, here is my groups schedule for november...

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	Katie 12
						Shannon Grace Amber
13	14	Katie                  15	Katie                 16	Katie            17	18	19
Katie Shannon Grace Amber	Amber	Shannon Grace? Amber?	Grace?	Shannon Grace	Katie Amber	Katie Grace Amber Shannon
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
Katie Grace Shannon Amber	Amber	Katie	Katie		Katie	Katie
27	28	29	30
Katie Amber	Amber	Katie	FULL HOUSE!!!			Amber

Filming

Yesterday we did our first piece of filming outside. At first it was hard for us all to decide on a day to get free in order to film during the day, as we are all busy during the weekends from work, and school during the week. Luckily yesterday had some free hours! The weather was just right, yet it was a cause for concern when we filmed under some trees, this would change the lighting which can be faulty. This is why it was important that we had the correct angle of the camera and place to film. We also began to use more of a suttle scene, with people strolling past the camera as if it wasnt there. We also used a friends dog, Millie. however this took us slightly longer than what it wouldve taken becuase Millie was too interested in what was going on around her. On the other hand, this could be more of a natural shot. Another prolem we had was getting Millie to walk on her own, dragging the lead handle. To overcome this we called her to keep her walking on her own and simple going to take away the sound. It had taken over 2 hours for us to get the shot tht we wanted all toehter, asking people in the park to be our extras and getting the angles we wanted.

Filming briefing ~ 1

Looking back when we first got the camera out of the box and began our filming, no one in my group knew what to expect. To be honest, we thought that we underestimated how much work had to be put into filming.
However, from the start of filming, we realised how much the lighting had to be focused on. it was hard for us because we was filming in a dark cellar and had to show the actors face somehow, and emphasise how dark the surroundings was at the same time. to overcome this we put a light slightly behind the chair the actor (grace) was sitting on. We also had a small light next to her, but higher up. On the tape, we think this light looks like a light hanging slightly over graces face, which is helpful for us to see her face.
This first attempt of filming was like a practice, however we did get some filming done. Even though we realised that more angles had to be shot, this would make the opening more effective. This session took us over 2 hours.

Film certificate research

In Britain, there are 6 different types of film certificates. They are:

 TBC stands for “to be confirmed”. In other words the film still needs to be certified before it can be shown. This sign is used on cinema sites that show what films are coming out soon.

Universal. This certificates it suitable for all audiences aged 4 years and over. However, persons under the age can view the film under guardian or parental guidance.  An example of U rated film is Gnomeo and Juliet. This has been classified as a U because of the story line is very simple and is about gnomes.

Parental Guidance, this can be viewed by anyone, but young people may need adults permission, due to some scenes may not be suitable. An example of a PG rated film is Casper the friendly ghost. This has been classified as a PG because the film also has a simple plot about a childlike ghost and his friendship with w young girl. The film has no bad language or violent/sexual references so this wouldn’t make the 12A classification.

12A with parental guidance, this means that the film has been classified to not be suitable for children under the age of 12. Yet, they can still watch the film if they are with someone over 18. The film if most likely to contain mature themes, some sort of mild discrimination, mild uses of swear words and a moderate level of violence/sex references.  An example of this is “The kings speech”. This is classified as a 12A because is has a mature theme, after all it is a biopic film.

The films that have been certified as a 15, means that its not suitable for those who are under the age of 15. The audience must be over the age, and cannot be escorted by anyone over 18. This means that proof of age may be required. Films under this category may have a lot more swearing, adult themes and a moderate/strong violence/sex references. A good example a film with this classification is “the black swan”. This film has includes moderate sex/violent references plus a more mature theme, due to the ballerina going mental.

This means the film is for only persons of 18 years and over. Once again proof of age maybe required. This film has no limitation of bad language and hard drugs are generally allowed. The film may also have strong violence/sex references.  All of the “SAW” films are a good example of an 18. This is because of the strong used of bad language and gore in the film.

In conclusion, our group is going to classify our film as a 15. This is because most of the thriller films we have seen are 15.