LO4 - Task 5 - Completed Final Film Piece

Below is my completed film, made as a result from the script, storyboard, footage, direction and editing completed by me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtoYCzuWfb4

LO4 - Task 5 - Evidence of Editing

Evidence of filming and editing.

Below is a video that supports as evidence of my filming/directing work on the project, showing some other captured moments which were not used in the final piece. You can hear my voice from behind the camera, involving myself in conversation, checking the actors are okay and ready for the actions they have to perform, instructing them how it should be performed, where they need to stand and correcting any errors they might have made. Some of the shots are unintentionally out of focus, as I had not yet prepared the camera for filming the scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTHrZjy9cH8



Below is the editing log I created to keep track of what was required when editing the footage to create the final short film product and make sure that none of the steps were forgotten or missed.

LO3 - Task 4 - Editing Rushes

Below are some images of rushes taken as evidence to show how the footage has been edited. For example, you can observe how allthe footage (which togethor was over half an hour long), has been cut and had sections deleted untill it became the final 3 minute video. You can also see how I have rearraged the order of the footage and edited in pieces of text to overlap the footage visuals; this also applies to added music and sound effects which can be seen as being added to some of the rushes below.

LO2 - Task 3 - Legal and Ethical Issues

 Legal and Ethical Issues

I initially believed there to be no legal issues, as I was under the wrong impression that all the music available from 'audio network' was uncopyrighted; this was not the case, as although it is possible to download it for free it is not necessarily free for use, as I discovered that all the artists credited for the pieces of music have a PRS licence. This may cause a legal issue as I have not credited any of the musicians or song titles and I have not seeked permission from the artists to include their work in my project. Hopefully this will not cause a legal issue as my work is not a major/proffesional project and no one involved will recieve profit from it. However, should one of the musicians or their legal representatives get in contact and express that they wish for credit and/or profit for their work, or wish for it to be removed from my piece, than the issue would be dealt with and hopefully ressolved as soon as possible. Below are the music sources used for my film. The music included 'Cast Your Cares Away' by Paul Mottram, 'Halcoyn Days' by Ian Hughes and 'Big Little Kid' by Lincoln Grounds, Jason Peddar and Ben Ziapour.

http://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/cast-your-cares-away_4358

http://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/big-little-kid_57092

http://www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/halcyon-days_155

Other sound effects used, such as the 'booing' sound effect, were not copyrighted and were available to use online.  These should not cause any legal issue. Below are the sources to the sound effects used.






I recieve permission from all actors for me to film them and I recieved permission from staff members to film on the UTC grounds/property, so these subjects also won't cause any legal issues.

However, I did have some ethical issues with the film as I was concerned for the safety and well-being of the actors involved, espeically Dom who is invloved in the majority of slapstick/physical activity in the film, (e.g. getting hit by eggs and a folder). These were established in the risk assesment, I gained confirmation from Dom that he was willing to go through with these scenes, and also kept it clear that these scenes could be cut if Dom didn't feel comfortable with taking part in them.

Another ethical issue was caused by the egg-throwing scene as I worried about the mess caused by the eggs after filming, especially since it could be classed as littering which is a criminal offence. To avoid this issue, I made it clear to staff members what would take place in the scene and that it could easily create a mess and asked if it would still be acceptable to film the scene there or if we would have to find another location. Staff representing the college gave permission for us to film film this scene of college grounds, as long as any mess created was cleaned up after filming had finished. Whilst shooting this scene, I layed a black plastic bag on the floor so that a majority of the broken eggs would land on that to reduce the amount of work when cleaning up afterwards. I personally volenteered to take responcibility of the mess and tidy it up myself. As soon as filming finished the mess was tidied by myself and one of the caretakers.

LO2 - Task 2 - Location Reeces

Below is one of the reece sheets I created when planning to film outside The Hubs in Sheffield City Centre as part of the film.

One of the points I mentioned was that there are possible obstructions outside The Hubs such as bushes and lamps. The reason I chose to film outside The Hubs is because of these obstructions, as the scene requires for one of the characters to hide behind a bush. Both The Hubs and one of the shots taken from this location are picture below.

LO2 - Task 2 - Call Sheets

Below is the call sheet which was created to assist in planning when and where would be held and who and what would be needed for it.
This Call Sheet was followed correctly, apart from sometimes we would finish earlier than expected, or take longer, getting multiple versions of a shot, experimenting with different angles, or just having technical difficulties with equipment. Sometimes dates or times would have to be altered/swapped, making it more convenient for the actors/equipment provider.

LO2 - Task 2 - Potential Hazards/Risks Assesment

Below is the risk assessment created to note any possible risks or hazards that could arise during filming, and how they could be avoided.

Luckily, from following these set steps, no serious issues arose, except from during the egg-throwing scene, where Dom received a small cut from a piece of broken egg-shell (this may be due to some of the egg-throwers ignoring my instructions). Dom was okay with this, and before any filming took place he signed a safety form, which made sure that he knew what would take place, the possible dangers, and receiving his permission to be involved in these acts. I also stressed to him that these scenes could be cut out if he was not comfortable taking part, but assured me that he would be fine and understood the possible consequences.