Production Company
The Production name of our company is called SJDR. This stands for: Shannon Jamal Darren Rianna productions. The reason why we chose this particular company name is because we felt that it will be catchy and we felt that it would be very easy for people to remember. I believe its short and snappy and its very straightforward.
Initially, we created this production logo ourselves. The reason for this is because we couldn't find any other good images from anywhere to make the production look good. We took the background from a google image. We then used photo shop edit and include the the words S, J, D, R productions. After the words were incorporated, we thought that it wold be very necessary to add abit of colour and a small image to make the logo look abit more better. This is why we decided to get an image of a camera to represent that it was a filming company. We simply did this to make the production logo look abit more interesting and eye catching.
In order to find a set target audience, we had decided to go on the peal and dean website: http://business.pearlanddean.com/. The reason for this is because we wanted to look at films similar to ours and try and give it around the same target audience and the same certificate. The way we did this, is we found a particular film, in this case we used 'Panic Room,' due to the fact that it has similar conent to ours, and we looked up on the 'Pearl and Dean' website as to what type of target audience they had. Below shows the image of this.
Through this particular website, we came to a conclusion as to who our film will be aimed at and the certificate of the film, as well as what age group and which social class. Rianna, Shannon and I decided that we will give our film a 15 certificate rating. The reason for this is because of some of the content that it has. Another reason is because some of the props used aren't really suitable for anyone below the age of 15. We also decided that we were going to aim our film at both genders in order to market to a wider target audience and maximise profit in the sales from our film. We mainly wanted to aim our film at women though, so that they would be aware of activities that happens to teenagers. We also decided that we will be aiming it at all social classes. In terms of age, we wanted to aim our film at both teenagers from 15+ right the way to parents upto age 44.
In order to have completed this task successfully, we believed that it was important for us to work together as a close team. Therefore that is exactly what we had done. In order for us to get our main task looking as good as we possibly could have, it was clear that we had to all find time to always sit together and incorporate all of ideas into one. Our group had regular group meetings to see if we had any new ideas that we could have added to the group in order to make the film look even better. We also even set ourselves homework to go out and do some research so that we can input it into our film as we were going along. We thought that it would be a good idea if we showed the blog viewers images of our group working together as a team. The images below are simply images taken when we were once planning together.
These are one of the first images taken. In this image it shows that we are working as a group to complete story boards in preparation for our upcoming film. This particular group photo shows myself and Jamal writing down ideas with the help of both Rianna and Shannon.
This is another one of our group photos. However this one just shows us getting on with our work and putting all of our ideas onto paper. The good thing about this is the fact that we all spread out the amount of work equally and we all knew exactly what we were set out to complete.
Initial Planning Ideas
During our times of group work, we also did some planning as well as some team research. When we were having our group conversations and inputting ideas, we included research on alot of different things that we thought would be relevant to our film. For example, research on the conventions of the thriller genre and finding out whether our film meets these conventions. We also had a beginning, middle and end plan structure regarding the activities that we would have liked to take during the creation of the film. Below are some images with a brief explanation of the planning ideas in which we incorporated during our time of group planning.
The image on the right hand side is evidence of our group carrying out some research on the conventions of the thriller genre. Although we had a rough insight of what they were anyway, we wanted to do further research so that we could try and relate it all back to our thriller genre when performing the main task. This is one of the brainstorms that we found very useful in preparing our main task because it makes planning a lot more straight forward knowing that we had information of the conventions already. We thought that by brainstorming ideas of the conventions of a thriller, it would be a good way to make sure that we include conventions into the main task. Another reason as to why we done this is because we thought that it would gives us some ideas as to what to include within the main task. (Unfortunately I couldn't rotate the image)
The image on the left hand side is an image showing another thing that the group planned. We thought that it would be a good idea if we looked at the advantages and the disadvantages of questionnaires. The reason as to why we done this is because during the research section, we were asked to complete a questionnaire related to the thriller genre. We thought it would be a good idea to look at the advantages and disadvantages of them so that we can determine the overall benefit of carrying out the questionnaires for our film. (Unfortunately again, i was unable to rotate this image)
The third image shows how were looking into the problems that may have been caused whilst filming. The reason as to why we thought that it would be essential to do this, is so that we would be aware of all the problems that could occur when filming, and so that we will be able to find ideas to prevent the dangers from early on. The image shows the research that we done when doing this. With this particular section, we all done it individually, however we discussed all of our ideas into the group and we also exchanged ideas. 
The image on the left shows some of the planning that was done in order to construct the main task in full. When we were planning, we decided that we want to talk about what we think should happen in the beginning, middle and end of the story. Here shows some of the ideas that we put into the planning of the film. For example, we talked about how we wanted to make the camera view the characters from different prospectives, we used this opportunity to discuss what the ways in which both the antagonist and the protagonist will communicate with each other, we even planned how it will end.
The final image showing our initial ideas for our main film was the planning and ideas incorporated as to what we feel the best script would be to match the film. The image basically shows us as a group drafting and thinking of ideas as to what we should include in the script to make it match the conventions of the thriller genre. Its slightly untidy due to the fact that we kept changing ideas.Photographs of locations
During the process of completing our main task film. We thought that it would be a good idea to take pictures of the locations where we base our main task at. Below are all of the images of the location that we took on the night of competing the film. Underneath each image will be a brief sentence on where the image was used.
This is an image of one of the locations that were used within the making of my two minute opening to a thriller. This was the used in the scene in which Darren was communicating with Alisha on the laptop. This is also the same place where Darren picked up his props just before he left the house. The only difference is the fact that the lighting of the room was different.
This is another one of the images used within the making of the film. This was used in the scene in which Alisha was communicating with Darren on the laptop. The chair furthest away was the chair in which she was sitting on when acting in the scene. This was the first scene shwon within the two minute opening.
Here is an image of the kitchen used when completeing the two minute opening. This was used in the scene when Kerry and Rianna where having a conversation here. We set this out in the kitchen to make it look as real as possible which is why we chose here out of all possible places in the house. This is where Kerry (mum) had her friend over (Rianna)
This is an image of the front of the house when looking out from it. All the images above are from the house of the protagonist (Alisha). The reason for this is because this is where the majority of the film was set. The reason as to why we focused the empathis on Alisha is because we didn't really want to reveal the protagonist from early.
This particular image that was used is an image of the place where Alisha was getting ready before she left to meet Darren. This is her bathroom. We used this location to make the film as real as possible.
Here is a picture very similar to the one above. However this is a picture showing the house of the antagonist (Alisha).
Props List & Meanings
Our group carefully constructed a props list of all the props that we will be using. In our two minute opening, all the props that we have decided to use all have a particular purpose. We also included props that would be a convention to a thriller genre as well, for example a weapon, and we also used props that would create enigma for the audience, for example, tape. Below is a list of all the props that we used, I will also explain the reasons for why these props were used.
Knife: The image on the left hand side of the screen is an image of a knife. The reason as to why we decided to put a knife within our two minute opening is because a weapon is known to be a convention of a thriller. By adding a knife, it shows the audience that the antagonist (Darren) is out to kill, which leads to another convention of a thriller which is death. The knife also symbolises the fact that the antagonist may hurt someone.
Tape: The image on right hand side is an image of tape. This is another prop that was used in the construction of our two minute opening. The reason as to why this was included is to add some realism into the film. It’s slightly made clear in the title as to what the antagonist is set out to do therefore we included tape in order to make the film look a bit more realistic. The tape would be used to prevent the protagonist making noise.
Mobile Phone: The image on the left hand side of the screen is a mobile phone. The mobile phone was also a prop used in our two minute opening. This was used practically at the end in which Kerry (the mother of Alisha) uses her phone to call someone informing them that her daughter didn’t come home last night. This is an important prop used in our main task.Condom: This is also another prop used to add some realism into the film. The reason we added this is to make it clear that the antagonist isn’t just to kill the protagonist. We tried to make it clear that it was a story of rape by including this prop, the reason for this is because if we were just to include a knife, then the audience may think that the antagonist is simply out to kill the protagonist. This was set out to try and make the difference and to make the storyline a lot clearer.
Teacups: We also used teacups to help make the story look a bit more realistic. The teacups was used in the section where Rianna and Kerry were talking in the kitchen. Kerry was the mother of Alisha, and we tried to add some realism in the way that we made Kerry have a friend over during the whole film. This was done to make Kerry concentrate on her daughter slightly less and give her more freedom. The teacups were used when Kerry was offering Rianna some tea. The image on the left simply shows an example of the prop.
Kettle: The kettle was another prop used and it played a vital role due to the fact that it gave us a diegetic sound. Due to the fact that it gave us a diegetic sound, it made it sound a lot more realistic because we hear the kettle boiling during the scene. This was simply another prop used to help make the film sound a lot more realistic. The image on the right shows an image of the kettle.
Laptops: This was a vital prop used within our two minute opening. We tried to make our two minute opening as modern as possible so we decided to use laptops rather than mobile phones and texting. On the laptop we used an instant messaging service called ‘Skype.’ You can see a logo of it on the left hand side of the screen. The reason as to why we wanted to use modern day technology such as Skype is because we wanted to empathise on the age of Alisha showing that now a days, teens use laptops a lot. This was the prop used at the beginning of the film showing the online communication between both the antagonist and the protagonist.
A Hoodie: The image on the right hand side of the screen was the hoodie that was used by the antagonist within our film. There are many reasons as to why we decided to use this hoodie. The first reason was to try and make the antagonist look young. We used a hoodie because in our modern day times, youths of today stereotypically wear hoodies therefore we decided to use a hoodie to also make the antagonist look young. 
Watch: This is another one of the props used within our two minute opening. The image on the right shows a watch. We used a watch because we wanted to use a prop to empathise on the fact that the antagonist was taking long to come. We wanted to empathise on the fact that Alisha had been waiting a long time for Darren to come, however he took a very long time. During the 2 minute opening, we see Alisha look at the watch to signify that Darren hasn’t appeared on time. Timeline for film opening
In order to make things a lot more clearer, we decided to make a timeline for the titles, footage, and sound. We did this so that we can try to make our film as close to a thriller as possible. The first timeline is a timeline showing the times in which the titles come up. The second one is a timeline for the sound.
Title Timeline:0:02 - SDJR Productions
0:02 - A Shari Alsmith Film
0:10 - ONE BY ONE
0:14 - Starring Alisha Torrance
0:21 - Darren Smith
0:27 - Co-Starrin Rianna Brathwaite and Kerrie O'Sulluvan
0:55 - Music By Jamal Ali
1:02 - Edited By Rianna Brathwaite
1:24 - Produced By Shannon Prizeman
1:49 - Written and Directed By Darren Smith
Sound Timeline:
0:00 -
Scipting (If Applicable)
Instant Messaging Conversation.
Alisha: R we still meetin 2day x
Darren: Yeah
Alisha: I can’t wait to see u, wat tym r we meetin xx
Darren: Same, 6:30, at the park, near the woods.
Alisha: Okay bbz x
Darren: Are you coming alone
Alisha: Yepp, jus me n u ;)
Darren: Okay, getting ready now, I’m looking forward to our time alone. See you later
Alisha: Me 2 bbz <3, see u der ;), BYE x
Verbal Conversation:
Mum: So how’s your girl doing?
Rianna: Yeah, she’s alright, and how about yours?
Mum: Yeah she’s alright, not bad.
{Camera Shots of Alisha getting ready. She the walks down stairs in excitement)
Alisha: MUM! (At the top of her voice whilst walking down stairs)
Mum: Yeah? (Top of her voice)
Alisha: I’m just going to my friends house.
Mum; mm, where abouts does your friend live.
Alisha; oh, just down the road, I’ll be back in half an hour
Mum; well do you need any money for a drink or anything?
Alisha; no, it’s alright thank you {smile and eye contact with mum}
Mum; okay love, don’t be long dinners on soon.
Alisha; I won’t {cheeky smile}, see you later {wave at mum}
{Girls exists out the front door)Costume Planning
Here I will talk about the different costumes used for all the characters. Our group had purposely constructed a plan for the close in which the actors will use when acting. The reason for this is so that we can show clear representations of the difference between the ages and their role within the 2 minute opening of our thriller film. I will talk about all four actors that were involved with the film and exactly what their clothes could represent.
Alisha is playing the role of the protagonist and is the character that gets raped and killed in the cause of the film. However this is not revealed in the two minuted opening due to the fact that we didn't want to reveal much information and we wanted to leave it as a cliff hanger. Alisha is wearing a white t-shirt with a red cardigan on top of it. During the planning of this film, we purposely decided that we will make Alisha wear white in order to represent her innocents and purity. We tried to empathise on the fact that she was the protagonist in the clothes that she wears. We also tried to empathise that she is wearing write and that she is unaware of what will happen to her during the cause of the film.It also represents how young she is. This is another thing that we wanted to make clear to the audience. By making her wear a red cardigan, we thought that this would represent her love. The red cardigan shows that she is a lovable person and very soft. We done this in order to make the storyline slightly more clearer.
Kerry who played the role of the parent of the protagonist (Alisha), was wearing grey throughout the cause of the two minute opening to our thriller genre. The clothes that she was wearing represented her character in the film. We decided that we wanted to make her wear grey on the day so that her clothing represents her intellegence and her modisty. The reason as to why this would be good is because we wanted to try and represent that she is a smart working mum who is also very calm. We also tried to empathise on the fact that she is a parent by making her wear dull boring clothes such as grey.
Darren who played the role of the antagonist was wearing black. We had planned for Darren to wear black to represent his power in the cause of the film. The reason as to why we done this is because throughout the cause of the film, he goes out killing people and by wearing black, it shows that he has the power to do so. The reason as to why we made him wear a grey hoodie over the black top he is wearing, is to try and hide the fact that he is powerful and also evil. As a group, we decided on this because we knew that the antagonist should be dressed in dark colours in order to meet some of the conventions of the thriller genre.
Rianna who is Kerry's friend is wearing like a light brownish jumper. We decided that we will do this to represent that her friend is slightly younger than her and we did that to represent her personality.
Filming Schedule
Before doing our film, we thought it would be a really good idea to create a film schedule to stick to. The reason for this is because we thought that it would be a good way to make sure that we are doing everything correctly, everything that we planned very well. The film schedule was done so that we could see if everything was in line the way that we would've liked. The film schedule showed all the days that we spent filming, whether it was inside or outside, day or night and the characters involved. It also included the props that was used in each particular part of our 2 minute opening. Below are two images of our filming schedule.
Editing Schedule
Similar to the filming schedule, we thought it would be a good idea to keep track of the amount of time that we spent editing. We also decided to keep a close track on the people that edited on that particular day and the exact dat that some editing was done. Below are the two pages of our editing schedule that was done.
Storyboards
These are the storyboards that we used to plan with when we were doing our group planning and this is what we stuck to when constructing the main task. Below are the two pages of storyboards for our two minute opening.
Understanding Editing Software
In order for me to get a better understanding in how to use the final cut pro, i thought that it would be a good idea for me to go and do some more research on how to use it. For example, i wanted to know how to input sounds onto it and use sounds on final cut pro. The reason for this is because when I was editing my preliminary task, our group didnt use sounds, therefore we didn't know how to put sounds into the blogger. Therefore i decided to use yotube to help me get a better insight on how to make these things. Below shows the videos that helped me get an insight of how to input sound onto my production.
I was also unsure of how to input special effects onto my main task using final cut pro, therefore I decided to use youtube to show me how to do that. The video below is the one that showed me how to use special effects using final cut pro.
Health and Safety Information
Before our group decided to carry out our two minute opening to our thriller genre, we thought that it would be a good idea to get all the health and safety aspects clear and out of the way in case of any emergencies. Before we started, we made sure that we had each other’s phone numbers saved on our phones; we also made sure that we all knew the set emergency numbers. For example:
Fire Brigade = 999
Police Officers = 999
Ambulance = 999
We also constructed a risk assessment in which we outlined all the possible hazards that could occur when filming and we spoke together thinking of the ways that we can all work together to prevent any of the risks happening.
Hazards | People who can be harmed | Properties that can be damaged | Risk controls already in place | Risk Assesment (Extreme, High, Moderate, Low, | Further Action in order to control risk |
Someone tripping over the equipment | Public Actors | Equipment | Tripod will be visible at all times | LOW | Crew members standing with the tripod at all times |
Falling down the staircase | Cameraman | Equipment | Someone supporting person whilst coming down the stairs | MODERATE | N/A |
Unsupervised young children nearby | The Child/Children | Equipment | Making sure children are out of the way at all times | HIGH | N/A |
Crew member could fall over when filming on the bus | Cameraman Actors | Equipment | Someone always supporting nearby | HIGH | N/A |
We also thought it would be a good idea to take further action in case one of these things were to unexpectedly happen. The further action that we decided to take is that we will keep a First Aid Kit with us at all times. Due to the fact that we were filming the majority of the film at Jamal’s house, we decided that we will leave him in charge of looking after the first aid kit due to the fact that it was his house. His parents were in so they could’ve always been there to help as well if someone had unexpectedly got hurt.
Date of Risk Assement: Thursday 19th April 2012
Company Name: SJDR Productions
Proudction Title: One By One
Risk Assesment Conducted By: Darren Smith, Rianna Brathwaite and Shannon Prizeman
Production date(s): Friday 20th April 2012
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