Script Evaluation

From the start of my script process I had the idea of creating a documentary for WW1 history. I had a good idea on how to create a documentary as I created one for a following project. I created the first draft and gave it to my teacher for feedback. He came back with feedback on what sort of things to change for example the layout. I had to add in camera angles and motion of how the camera move as well to improve my script. I was told to move the names of my actors to the middle to match the accurate formate of a professional script.

After getting my feedback I changed the format of the script and made a second draft with all the adjustments asked by my teacher. I now have a better idea of the environment thats going on in my script as it has camera angles, description of the shot and professional layout. this now looks like a professional script that could be used to create my following documentary.   

Final Version with Shooting Directions

Client Feedback

Client FEEDBACK - HUNTINGDON REMEMBERS.

Script client version

Shooting Script

My script with camera directions.

Huntingdon Remembers World War 1 Unit11 (Revised/Peer Feedback)

• Use italic when using stage directions to make it clearer to see and understand
• Change the format of the script as the Name of the characters have underlines, isn't professional layout of Script.
• Add Capital I's 
• Use brackets when indicating something 

All these changes have been made from the following first draft.

Huntingdon Remembers First Draft Unit11

Genre and Target Audience Research

Spider-diagram (Idea outline)

Focus Group Feedback - Huntingdon Remembers

FOCUS GROUP FEEDBACK - HUNTINGDON REMEMBERS.

This is my documentary video i have done for Media Studies. I showed my class the video and i managed to get some useful feedback.

• They liked the music at the beginning but maybe it would be better to tone it down a little bit.
• They liked the montage at the beginning and they thought the people shooting blended well with the woman playing the song.
• The interview that took place at the tent, there were people talking on the background and there was a man speaking on a microphone which made it a bit hard to focus on the interview. They suggested to film it again but it only happens twice a year and we had already filmed on both days therefore I couldn't go back to film again.

Treatment

Documentary treatment

My documentary will be about World War 1. This is an event takes place in Huntingdon around September and its usually on for two days. There are always events happening in the field, tents, arena and so on. In this documentary you get to see British, Austrians, Russians and Germans soldiers shooting in the arena, soldiers riding horses and lots of interviews from people in the tents to find out what it is that they're doing to take part in this event to random people of the audience which came to visit the major event.

The man theme of this documentary its obviously War and History.

I'm hoping the documentary will be at least 6 minutes long.
It's common sense that the sepia effect gives any film an old film sense which is why i added the effect on some of the shots which i believe fitted with the storyline of the documentary. There's an interview with a lady in one of the tents which explains what happens to the soldiers when they are seriously hurt and how they are taken care of.

I thought this was a really interesting and unique event to film and make into a documentary as a lot of people will relate to the event. Quite a lot of people took part in this event and actually dressed up and were happy to be interviewed for this documentary along with the people who came to see it and enjoyed it. There were people from a really young age to an old age which was interesting. The event attracts different audiences as there are guns which will be more likely to attract men, either old or young and there were also horses which pretty much attracts kids.

If I was to film this again I would make sure i'd have a microphone shield as I didn't have one while we were out filming because we forgot and the sond was actually a huge problem when it came to editing the film as I didn't realise how windy it actually was and I should have remembered to bring it. I would also get some more cutaways and get more interviews as the sound went dodgy from many interviews and i could hardly use them all. Also make sure the microphone is not in the shot as it makes it look really unprofessional.

I would hope that this documentary gets shown in different kind of Film Festivals all around the world to have a wider variety of audiences.

The budget would be minimal as i wont have to pay for anything considering i can borrow the equipment and the event was free and no one expected to get paid for appearing on a documentary.
I'd pay for my own transport there but that's about it.

Storyboard For Huntingdon Remembers

The Archers Sound Recording

The Archers recording

Crew & Cast Call Sheet

Crew & Cast Call Sheet

Paula Perez:

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Alex Purvis

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Louis Davis

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Carl Fundrey

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Richard Meredith 

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All of these people will have to attend the event on both days as there are different kind of events happening on those two days and we will need all of them of be filming in different locations of the field and where the torch is being lit up.

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Louis Davis

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Carl Fundrey

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Richard Meredith 

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All of these people will have to attend the event on both days as there are different kind of events happening on those two days and we will need all of them of be filming in different locations of the field and where the torch is being lit up.

Target Audience

Target Audience.

I'd say the story line of this documentary will be aiming at people over 16 as its quite an informative documentary about the World War 1 therefore it will attract an older audience.
Also the use of guns and some other weapons and props such as the gas mask are not appropriate for younger audience.  

Older people might be particularly interested in this documentary as they might be able to relate to the topic of this documentary or they just simply interested in the subject and the props used.

Stereotypically speaking, men are more likely to be interested in this kind of documentary than women as in the old days men were more dominant overall and specially when it came to War.

Initial Ideas - WW1 Huntingdon Remembers

BBFC Letter

BBFC

What is the BBFC?

BBFC stand for British Board of Films Classification. It is an organization that classifies cinema films such as the movie Sean of the Dead.

What does the BBFC regulate?

The BBFC regulates Video games and Films. The first example would be Sean of the Dead. Sean of the Dead was rated 15 because it has violence bad language and other 15 and older related content. The second example would be Grand Theft Auto. Grand Theft Auto is rated 18 because it contains sex, drugs, and other 18 and older content. 

Who funds/organizes it? 

The BBFC is funded by the film/game to give them a certificate for their film/game; once this is done they are able to show their film in the cinema. The organizers are the local authorities. 

What pays for film classification?

The producer pays for the film classification to allow their film to be shown in the cinema. Money from the film is used to buy the certificate. 

 Why do you think it was set up?

I believe the BBFC was set up because it protects young children from visual harm for example a 10-year-old watching an 18-year-old horror film containing blood and sex which is inappropriate, as they will not understand.

What do the different classifications mean?

The youngest certificate is U and the oldest certificate is 18+. 

U

A U film is suitable for viewers 4 and over. It cannot contain illegal drugs, blood, violence, sex, and other over PG content.

PG

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch a PG film but should not disturb any children around 8 or older. It cannot contain any bad language unless approved by BBFC as historical or educational, no illegal drugs, sex, or bloody violence. No over PG content is allowed.

12/12A

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’.

12A is only used for cinema purposes. The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work. Over 12 content is not allowed for example constant use of the F word is not permitted unless used mildly.

15

No one younger than 15 can see or buy/rent this video/game if certificated 15.

Drugs are allowed to be shown but must not show drug taking as a good thing. 

Sex can be used but not strongly.

Over 18 content is not permitted for example fluent use of swear words. 

18 

No one younger than 18 may see this film or rent/buy if certificated 18 and over.

Any footage is permitted if the viewer chooses to watch the film.

Sexual nature can be very strong.

Law breaking can be shown.

Swear words can be used.

R18 

To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.

 Coraline 
The BBFC gave Coraline a PG because it has various horror elements to it which may scare U rated viewers. They make their decision based on the length, frequency, and detail of the scary scenes. Sound can also change the certificate of a film, so that is taken into consideration as well. PG certificate is given to films which are for general viewing but can be unsuitable for young children. Coraline is a fantasy/animation and most children favourite this type of movie because they can relate to it.

Pitch For Huntingdon Remembers

I had a meeting with the film manager Richard Meredith to discuss the plan for the documentary. We met in the town hall office a week before the event. I came up with the an equipment list, times for my crew to shoot, and the order in which we would shoot it. The first thing we discussed was the order in which we would shoot. I came up with filming the British Army first, interview with cavalry, Austrians/Russians, Germans, then finally the sun set service. This was useful to have on hand because it kept the team busy. We came to the decision to spilt our 4 member team into two. Me (Louis) and Carl on one team, while Alex and Paula were on the other. Before the event we had a look at the location, and talked about establishing shots.

Application Of Post Production Techniques (Video/Sound)

I used many video techniques during my projects editing stage. The first technique I used was to fade in/out the video for cutaways. The second technique I used was colour correct. I placed a colour correct effect on to one of my clips. By doing this, I was to change the contrast and brightness of the clip to make it more clearer. In the last picture I added 2 effects which lowered the frame rate. I also added an orange/brown tint. With both effects on, I was able to create the effect of an old film.

 I have also added Brightness & Contrast onto every single clip to correct it and make some things stand out ore depending on what I wanted to bring out the most. This gives the image a more outstanding look.

In this clip for example I have added the brightness & contrast effect again and played around with it until I believed it was the right tone. I have also added the Colour Balance and changed some colours up and down depending on what kind of tone I wanted. As you can see on Video 8 put a matte colour (brown) to give it a sepia effect then in Effect Control i changed the colour blend to 'colour' This gave the matte colour a more professional look to the actual footage and also it fitted the documentary as it gives it an old look and the documentary its about War,  

• I named and organised all my files ad folders so it was be easier to locate and edit the final product. Naming files is important because it allows others to find a specific file quicker, it also helps with the editing process.

• As you can see by the picture below, I have used multiple sound techniques to improve my documentary. I have duplicated the audio for George Carter so I could hear it clearer. The second Technique I used was the pen tool. With this tool I was able to fade in/out my audio at specific times. This was useful for the start, end, and cutaways.  

• I've also added soundtracks such as flanders field, which plays in the background of the video. The soundtrack plays slightly under the audio of the sunset service, I did this by using the audio bands and fading the sound. I obtained all the songs from www.freesound.org