CCR

This is the Press used to make my CCR for my Film Opening: Six Feet Under

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Six Feet Under: Film Opening

What I Would Do Differently

So knowing I am almost done with the production and the process as a whole I think it is important to address what I would do differently so here are a couple:


1. Not make storyboard as in depth- have an idea of each scene but allow some "space" to change some stuff. Basically I made my first storyboard too exact and didn't allow space to fix some things and switch stuff around
2. Make it realistic! My biggest trouble- make stories not too in depth and something I can't accomplish. Keep it simple!
3. Pace myself. I edited all day yesterday from 12pm-8pm. And that is literally the only day I edited.
If I would have gotten my filming done earlier- I could have gotten a lot of editing done throughout the whole week.
4. Not rely too much on people. I know, I should know this already, but what I wanted to point out today was that I first filmed Maheen as Annalise but I shouldn't' have focused on her face- so I could have easily used someone else with the same clothing and shoot.

Anyways, the process was very very exciting in the beginning, very frustrating at times, but everything worked out well and I am excited to finish my product.

Editing Difficulties

So here are a few updates:
1.  Haven't filmed my pool scene, I just haven't gotten enough time
2. EDITING IS DIFFICULT
     I went into this thinking I would enjoy it because I know I personally like editing more than filming and filming is a hassle but my thinking was that if I get the required scenes and nothing else, I can just edit the whole film away, the exact opposite of what I did last time which was get extra footage and now I do not have enough. I mean I do, but it doesn't flow well enough. I have edited majority of it and when I went down to film the pool scene I found my pool was completely dirty. So this means I will film it Saturday morning and finish editing Saturday and Sunday.
3. Chose my song!!!
- It's Coming by Josh Kirsch
- Silent Night Dark Piano Version by myuu(with and added thunder clap sound)
I absolutely love how Silent Night sounds with the thunder clap added to it
4. Apps
Used Typorama for titles and fonts

Filming is (Mainly) Done!!! Now.... Editing.

Yes, filming is mainly done!! I filmed Saturday night- and majority of everything stayed the same except I took out the letter portion. This is because in order to correctly convey that Annalise(Salima) has sent mail to these (only two) people who helped run from the murder scene and the witness is out to get them too, Salima would have to mail it/ put it in mailbox- which was the easy part. The hard part was that Anusha and Zayn would have to sift through mail at their own home. Due to limited amount of time, I couldn't possibly go to both of their houses to film this and it would be too difficult to ask someone in their house to film- mostly because they would probably film with a phone and it won't be good quality when in Final Cut Pro X. On Tuesday, I filmed the front of the house and neighbourhood as well as all of Salima's part. The only part I didn't film is me in the pool.

I used a Nikon D5200 to film all of these scenes and will use a GoPro to film me in the pool to get my/Annalise's POV of dying.

Filming Schedule(Once again)

So I have finished filming half of the opening and this is what I did, and what I will do. Salima is the actress portraying Annalise.

Saturday Night:

1. PARTY

1. A shot of people sitting in circle laughing
2. Salima looking sad/nervous/left out
3. One person(SALIMA POV shot person sitting directly in front of) says “I dare you”

• Record voice note of said person “I dare you”

2. CAR

1. Three ppl collectively putting blindfold on Salima and she’s pushed into car
2. Shot in front of car showing Salima driving blindfolded(SHE’S NOT ACTUALLY DRIVING, V SLOW)
3. The three people push another person in front of car
4. POV shot in back seat right behind Salima and she breaks(right before person so she doesn’t hurt anyone but it is implied it is)
5. The three ppl run back to car
6. Long shot of Salima reversing and driving away from the dead person(speed up shot when editing)
7. Person in distance(silhouette witnessing action)

Tuesday Afternoon:

1. WIDE shot of Salima waking up from bed stretching arms
2. 2 shots of brushing teeth: one normal and one where she looks scared
3. Looking at phone message: “1. Did you think i forgot about you? 2. I can never forget what you did 3. If you want to get rid of me taunting you, go to your backyard.”
4. Shot of Salima shaking her head
5. Mid shot opening door to backyard
6. Shot of feet walking to pool
7. Shot of salima’s back as she stands in front of pool
8. Somehow shoot fake blood at her back(water gun??) and have Salima shake(diff shot but same position) and lean forward(doesnt have to go in pool)

Film myself:

1. Long shot of neighborhood
2. Establishing shot of house
3. POV shot with go pro grip railing with stained arms of blood
4. Droplets
   
   
   I have filmed the Saturday scene, will film both the Tuesday and the one I film myself on Tuesday

Music

I am using a non-copyrighted free youtube channel Audio Library- No Copyright to figure out a couple of songs that I feel fit the mood of what I am trying to accomplish.  These are a couple of songs I would like to use and why:
1. Queen of the Skies by Nicolai Heidlas: I like that it is dramatic and serious but find that although it is serious it is not sinister or mysterious in way and that is what I want. I can definitely use the beginning for something though.
2. Silent Night Dark Piano Version by myuu: I love the creepiness feel to it, but it is more haunted than a murder mystery feel. If I have time at end I can use this for more credits maybe add a thunder sound effect and use it for the title "Six Feet Under."
3. It's Coming by Josh Kirsch: I love the ominous feel to it, like something is coming. Definitely can use this
4. Low Horizon by Kai Engel: LOVE love love the humming in this song and how it gets more serious and fast. Want to know if it will sound good next to silent night.
5. Cataclysmic Molten Core by Jingle Punks: more action than the previous, might be what I need
6. Mechanolith by Kevin Macleod: this is more angry and might be good for the villian's POV not the main character
7. Last Dawn by Ross Budgen: slower than the one right before this, doesn't really fit mood as much
8. Epic and Dramatic Trailer Music by Ross Budgen: Dramatic but more action based
9. The Great Unknown by Audionautix: creepy enough to fit mood, too slow
10. Pedro Versus the World by Jingle Punks: like action don't like pop behind it

I am continuing looking for more sounds and music to fit because I didn't feel that any of these are  "the one." I also went to my teacher's website and found sound effect websites such as Sound Snap which is amazing but not free. GR Sites is free and it has a lot so I will probably get from there.

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"Find the Perfect Sound." Sounds from Soundsnap. Tera Media and CRG, 2008. Web. 01 Apr. 2017. <https://www.soundsnap.com/>.

"Design Web Pages in Your Browser." Design Web Pages in Your Browser: GRSites.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Apr. 2017. <http://www.grsites.com/>.