LO3 Production log

LO3 Production log


07/10/2012:

In this lesson we started to do work on our blogs. We started with the issues of factual programming. We also looked at some key features of factual programming like; accuracy, impartiality, objectivity, subjectivity, etc.

12/10/2012:


In this lesson we researched on the different styles and conventions on news programmes. These are things like; tables, formal clothing, field reporters, interviews, etc.

28/10/2012:

In this lesson we did some research on the codes and conventions of factual programing. These are actuality footage, reconstructions, statistics, experts, archive footage, etc.

02/11/2012:

In this lesson we researched on the different types of genres and their conventions. These are Breakfast television, Chat shows, Fly on the wall documentaries, Docu soaps, Mokumentaries, etc.

09/11/2012:

In this lesson we came up with our own individual ideas that we could use in our group documentary.

16/11/2012:

In this lesson we chose one of the initial ideas and then developed the idea on a mind map. We also created a mood board for our documentary.

18/11/2012:

In this lesson we did some independent research on things that are associated with our documentary, like the James Bulger case, Copycat killers, etc.

23/11/2012:

In this lesson we decided on the genre of our documentary and went through some of the conventions of that specific genre. These are balance, expert interviews, archive footage, etc.

30/11/2012:

In this lesson we created our proposal and treatment. This is when we try and make a pitch that would be able to be sold to a television company. We also did some research on our target audience by making questionnaires and having them answered by people in random.

07/12/2012:

In this lesson we completed the synopsis of our documentary. This is a brief overview on the layout and contents of our documentary.

14/12/2012:

In this lesson we created the questions hat we would use for the different interviews that we will be conducting for our documentary.

11/01/2013:

In this lesson we created the voice-over script that would be used in the documentary. This is a script that will be used by the person that will be talking about the events that are happening in the documentary.

18/01/2013:

In this lesson we decided on the different experts to use in our documentary. We then did a brief overview on their background and their features.

25/01/2013:

In this lesson we took pictures of the different locations that we will be using in the documentary. We then wrote about why we chose these locations for the certain shots that would be taken there for our documentary.

01/02/2013:

In this lesson we completed the risk assessment and permissions document. This is a document that shows that we have had permission to use certain locations and equipment form certain places. The risk assessment is proof that we took in consideration the different possible hazards that could arise while filming our documentary.

08/02/2013:

In this lesson we started our storyboard, sorted the production roles and started the production log. The storyboard gives a brief view of our documentary and also helps us to stay on task while filming and do it in the right order. The production log shows others the different things that we did on the different days.

01/03/2013:

In this lesson we made our shooting schedule and shots list. This is the time line that we will follow to achieve the film for our documentary. The shots list has all the possible shots that we could use in our documentary.

15/03/2013:

In this lesson we took pictures of our group filming on the locations. We will then annotate them to show what we are doing in the specific shots.

19/04/2013:

In this lesson we decided on the different sounds and music tracks that we would use in our documentary. We also added these things into our documentary and started to edit the different clips.


19/04/2013:


In this lesson we researched on the different editing techniques that could be used in our documentary. We then carried on with the editing our documentary and also added some of the technique sin the documentary.

26/04/2013:

In this lesson we took screen shots of our group editing the documentary. We then analysed the screen shots and wrote about how the different decisions were made in the different parts of the editing of the documentary.


03/05/13:

Documentary and evaluation

LO3 Production roles

LO3 Production roles

To make it easier for our group to film and operate smoothly, we gave each other roles in our group.

Roles:

Cameraman : Zuned Cassambai
Director : Saiful Hussain
Editor : Curtis Fletcher
Interviewer : Ahmed Mangera

LO3 Storyboard

LO3 Storyboard

LO3 Risk assessment

LO3 Risk assessment


We need to create a risk assessment as it helps us identify what kinds of risks there will be throughout the location of where we will shoot our documentary and will then help us to avoid these risks. While we are filming and setting the location up for our documentary we need to be sure that the surroundings are safe for the different participants to use. The possible risks that could occur are things like making sure that no-one falls over near the steps or near tables, because these things have bags around them and f we need to climb the stairs we need to make sure that the cameraman and other actors don't trip because the tripod, when extended, is very tall and might catch on the edge of the steps. To make sure this is prevented as well as other risks we will make sure that after every shot we will close the tripod and other equipment, when moving locations.

LO3 Permissions

LO3 Permissions

Normally when filming you are supposed to make an agreement with the owner/manager of the location so that the location can be used as a set. However, since our documentary is based in our own school location we do not need to make an agreement.