Location Change

Our group decided to change the location to shoot our opening sequence, as it is more secluded so we should have less sound trouble with passing cars, and also have less trouble filming with pedestrians walking their dogs.

Filming - Finishing The Job

The majority of our filming was in the vicinity of the red circle as seen on the picture above providedby Google Maps.

We all met outside the school at 2pm and went went through Carsons Copse (a public footpath) and came out on Rodway/Pomphrey Hill. The schools Brunel block was clearly visable behind us for mise en scene. We began filming at approximately half past two.

Instead of my previous idea, we all ageed that the two people the superheroes would confront would be youths smoking (an all too familiar sight in todays society).

There was origionally a fight scene planned but a group decision was made to cut it out as we were afraid of dramaticaly overshooting our two minute target. Instead we plan to edit in a title shot entitled '20 seconds later'. It may not have the same effect but it still should have some comic value. Violence is a key point in teen comedies. Im afraid this is something we may have missed out on.

Filming was done by half past four. We made sure we took multiple takes on some shots just to be sure. Last time we didn't reshoot any shots and we found ourself using footage which was not very professional.

The four of us (the superheros), also watched back every shot we did to make sure they were suitable.

The Roles

Myself as Protector; Director

Sam Hocking as Mysterious Man; Screenwriter & Producer

Matt Vicker as Captain Awesome; Screenwriter & Producer

Josh Chivers as Mega Boy; Producer & Editor

Scott Cockle as Youth 1; Cameraman B

Jack Moran as Youth 2; Storyboard Artist

Joe Westlake being Cameraman A

Animatic

Voice Overs

Today my group began recording our voice over segments, we had some difficulty with white noise in the background, but have since solved this problem. We had to re-record certain segments due to losing our way in the script/unintentionally making noise i.e banging the desk. Altogether I'm pleased with the recordings we got, they're quite strong performance wise in my opinion, and I enjoyed recording them.

Advertising In Style

This is a short teaser trailer my group put together in order to promote our film.

Marketing

We have created a Youtube account DrunkenElephant01 where we can post trailers, vlogs, behind the scenes extras and other projects. In order to hype up our media film, this will allow us to draw in an audience as they'll be more aware of our project. It also correspond with the smaller production company Drunken Elephant Productions, this will market the business to larger institutions, which could lead to the company being signed on for more projects.

An example of other companies who have used Youtube in order to promote their film and their company, is Triune Films, who use their Youtube show Film Riot in order to gain a fan

base.