First skills audit for the G321 Foundation Production

When we were set the coursework I was worried because I have very little knowledge of using a camera. I hope that through the Preliminary Exercise I will be able to develop my basic camera skills so that in the main exercise I will be able to help with the filming with more confidence.

During the planning my group discussed different ways in which we could approach the Preliminary task. We decided that it would be easier if we filmed at college as it will be easier for us all to get here. We then discussed Genre's that would be appropriate. After some discussion we decided that we will produce a scene from a school drama. This means that we can use a classroom at the college and this will make the Mise-en-scene more accurate. We also have a school uniform which will make getting hold of Props easier.

We looked at other school dramas so we could become familiar with the codes and conventions of this genre. We looked at a range of different programs including 90210, Waterloo Road and The OC. From looking at these we decided that 90210 and The OC portrayed an unrealistic representatin of life at school and appears more relevant to an American audience. We decided that Waterloo Road was the best example of a school drama relating it to a UK audience. Waterloo Road appeals to a broad audience as they show both a pupil and teacher point of view because of this we decided it was important to show the emotions of both participants of the conversation.

We decided on our production roles within the group:

Script Writer: Sara Trowbridge

Camara: Naomi Kelly

Editor: Andy James

I am the director.

As the director I am responsible for the overall look, sound and style of the film. So far I have helped create a Draft Script and I also drew the Storyboards.