Comments on our film product

we showed our finished product to a few people who where the target audiences. we collected feedback :

"Brilliant, couldnt stop laughing, i loved the bit where Ursula flicked her hair and how Katie was portrayed"
salimur 17

"i really liked the camera shots and how you used them to reflecton the characters. i like the choice of costume anc characters"
Giani 17

" i really like the acting, it looks very professional, which is what made is successfully funny!"
Soukina 18

Costumes

A simple grey cardigan and jeans is a good way of representing stereotypical popular males. We chose to use this costume as it suited our characters personality and it matched the role he was playing. The strapped bag also portrays him being confident. We choose a bright orange jumper to represents Katie the geek. We chose to use this costume for her as it highlights her lack of fashion. It also portrays her in being an outsider, in contrast to her sister Ursula. We also used the glasses to portray her geeky, this is stereotypical in order to make her stand out from others, also indicating to the audience she is unknown and unattractive. We found this as a good way to create her character.

Filming: Day 3

April 1^st 2011 – Me and Karima meet up after school at 4pm and went back to her house to carry on filming the other scenes. When we got there, we immediately changed into our costumes and characters. While I sat up the camera, Karima removed all props and objects that where in the way of where we were going to film. Today we decided to finish of the two toilet scenes and corridor scene. We set ourselves a time limit of 1 hour but as 45 minuets past we realised we will need more time as we had to approach many problems when shooting these scenes. Firstly, we were both starring in the corridor scene, and we never had a 3^rd person to help film us. The only way we could recover this situation was by pressing play to the camera and then going into place and start acting, when we finished the acting we had to do I would run to the camera and stop it in order to change the positioning of the camera. Although this was very time consuming and the footage didn’t turn out too go whilst it was on the camera tape I knew there was no need in worrying as all of that could be fixed when editing. We also faced another difficulty, because the corridor to the bathroom was extremely narrow we had such a hard time trying to get the tripod in the right position and get the camera shots straight. After approximately  1 hour and a half, We had completed filming every angle of the scene so it was time to film inside the bathroom; we only had a bit of  battery left so we kept on having to rush through to the camera and back pausing and rewinding scenes to see what needed to be taped again. This scene also took a lot of time to set up as we had to try and fit the tripod inside the bath and out of sight of the mirror; we had to do this because the mirror in her bathroom was covering most of the wall and we didn’t want to have the camera as a reflection in the film.  Luckily we got all the filming of the bathroom and bedroom scenes done, which meant we only had a few more scenes to shoot.

Filming: Day 2

March 25^th 2011 – We started filming the scenes inside the house (bedroom scene) in order to catch the perfect lighting for the appropriate time of our set scene. Before we did numerous exercises to try and get into character, being so close to each other we didn’t have so much of an issue trying to put on the typical sister act however we did have a problem not giggling and trying to stick to the script. After we finally got the hang of being able get into character without being stupid and joking about we started filming the bed scenes, we had to repeat this so many times in order for it to be the perfect opening of the film. In order to maintain a good angle shot we had to place the camera in the corner of the room so that we could get a perfect shot of the bed with her inside. Costumes were easy to get as we could use our own pyjamas and props were also at easy access as everything needed was already set. We filmed the scene from different angles so I was able to have different shots from different views in order to create and edit into my film. After a whole hour of filming we decided to check through the footage we had taped, we wind back the tape from the beginning and watched everything in detail making sure everything was up to standard and as I wanted. After watching the tape and being completely satisfied with the filming we packed the camera and tripod away ready to use for the next time we filmed.

By Duha El-souss

Editing Diary 3

After completing the editing sequence of the footage we had to edit in the credits and most important, music. I left Duha to do the credits and I started on the music; Garage band. This software was very useful. Because we couldn’t use any copy right music, we had to make our own. It would be difficult to learn how to use instruments from scratch, so garage band was the perfect software to let use create our own music easily. After experimenting with the software I started to make the music for the ‘getting ready for school’ scene. I used fast, hectic and clumsy music that represented Katie. When focused on Ursula the music was calm but bubbly. After creating that I moved onto the hair flick scene and used a Spanish styled instrument that sounds sound like a guitar. It also sounded sexy.  Mean while Duha focused on the credits and used the software “Live type”. She then edited the credits to a pink and comic styled colour. I then slotted everything in and made it look perfect. I made sure I included our production Logo at the beginning and the title of the film I created; at the end.

Editing Diary 2

After receiving the tape from Duha , i asked my teacher for a camera and USB wire so that i could capture the footage. I then rushed to edit, due to the lack of time. i started  of with the house scene and chose the appropriate shots. Becuase Duha filmed the house scene, i had to watch the shots carefully to find what i needed. i was happy with the edidted peice and started  to fix  all the blips and made sure it flowed. i then had to start putting in the music , so i started practising in my spare time.

Editing Diary

After the first day of filming i opend the mac and 'captured' the raw footage onto it. only half the footage (the school scene) was uploaded as the begining hasent been filmed yet. i started of by selecting then dragging the footage i needed in order of the film ; the classroom scene. i used watched all the shots we used and chose the best.  when i was about to drag the second part i made sure the begining was appropriate for continuity and all made sense. i carried on editing all the footage i had, fixing any odd blips and watching it over and over to make sure it works out.

By Abdounour Berrah

Locations

when filming, choice of location is an important factor to considor. we filmed in many locations. we filmed in:

•  Paddington academy (this is where the school scenes will be filmed. We shall film in the corridors and a classroom.) Class room:  this is where Katie and Ursula are filmed entering their classroom and part of their unsual daily routine is will be acted out. We chose this location as it represents typical classrooms of typical secondary schools. Corridor 1: This is where Katie will bump into ryan. this location has been chosen carefully as not only has lockers in the background but this is where katie falls onto the ground. corridor 2: this is where Katie looks at Ursula and Ryan holding hands when walking to class.
• Katie and Ursula's house: (this is where the 'waking up and getting ready for school' scene will be filmed.) bedroom 1; Katies room: as katie is a messy un organised girl her room is very masculine and is filled with clutter. we also included a poster saying "im gay and what". this shows that katie has strong opinions and is open to argue with the knowladge she has to back her up. Bedroom 2; Ursula's room: Ursulas room consits wof wardrobes , a king size bed and pink walls. Bathroom:  we made sure the bathroom h ad a mirror so that the camera gets the "reflections" view. 

By Abdounour Berrah

Filming: day 1

Diary of filming...

On March 18^th 2011 we were given our Canon XM2 DV camera and Libec Th650 DL-2 tripod. We started filming on Red nose day as we found it most appropriate to shoot the scenes we had to do in school as we had non-uniform day, this meant all characters starring in the film were already in costume. As we gathered all the students starring in the scene of the corridor we set up the camera and tripod. As I was starring in that scene my partner Abdou-nour had to be in charge of filming. We all positioned ourselves into place and had a quick run through of the scene before we recorded it. We kept checking our story board to make sure we where recording everything correctly. We repeated the scene several times as there was a lot of giggling. As we finally achieved filming the complete scene we then changed the positioning of the camera and again repeated the same act from a different angle. This was used for the editing of the film. After shooting that scene we decided to film another school scene as we still had enough time before the end of school. We had to find ourselves a class room that was empty we could film in. We found a class room which wasn’t entirely empty, but it was the close we were going to get to a full room, I politely asked the people inside if they would allow us to use the room for maximum of 40 minuets and they agreed as long as we cleaned everything up after us. We Abdou-nour and I seated all actors in there places we set up the camera and started filming straight away as we had no time to loose. We had to repeat the scene around 3 times to get it spot on, and after we were happy with the footage we had, we packed everything away, cleaned up our mess and thanked the teachers for allowing us to use there room.

By Duha El-souss

Characters

                                                                                                      Characters

Katie	Karima Achouche
Ursula	Duha el-souse
Ryan	Mohammed Radwan
Ursula’s friend 1	Noor
Ursula’s friend 2	Fajer
Teacher	Ruksar
Ryan’s friend	George
security	Rashid

Each character has been chosen carefully according to their appearance and acting strategy. Katie has been chosen as a short, clumsy but beautiful girl hidden behind her glasses. Ursula has been chosen as tall, dressed like she’s partying all her life and wears tons of make up. Ryan has been chosen to be cute and cuddly, which is why we chose a boy with massive hair. Ursula’s friends are in real life twins and are dressed up similarly to Katie. The teacher has been chosen to be a sexy teacher to remind the audience the school isn’t that normal and crazy things happen there. The teacher constantly flirts leaving her male students hypnotised. Ryan’s friend has been chosen to be smart looking and trustworthy as he gives his friend useful advice. As for the security; hard on the outside but soft in the inside as he always falls for Ursula’s flirting.

The Story board

The story board of Love =pir r2

Shooting Script Of Love= πr2

Title:  Sept 7th 2010

Int.  Katie’s bedroom Morning High angle shot of Katie Sleeping

Int.  Ursula’s bedroom Morning Low angle shot of Ursula sleeping

Mid-shot: INT BEDROOM 1 - Katie sits up in bed and puts he glasses on

Mid-shotINT; BEDROOM 2 - Ursula sits up in bed

Katie White           (shouting)            IM LATE! Long shot- of Katie jumping out of bed.

Ursula White Long shot- Ursula walks out of bed in a calm manor

CU; INT; BEDROOM; MORNING A close up of Ursula looking at the camera as if it was a mirror, we see her apply on her make up and fix up her hair and blow a kiss at the mirror. We then see Katie enter as Ursula leaves and Katie turns to the camera and fixes her glasses and tries to brush her hair out.

LS: INT: HALLWAY OF HOUSE: MORNING Katie and Ursula both try to leave the house door but get stuck then budge out.

Reversed up to the bedroom scene, while Katie explains its a different day with a voice over

L/s Katie entering classroom shouted at for being late and nobody talking to her she sits on her own

L/s Ursula entering classroom, she flicks her hair, she sits next to Ryan

C/u Katie’s face gazing at Ryan c/u Katie’s book doing equations of how to get Ryan to notice her.

LS INT: SCHOOL CORRIDOR Slow motion of Katie finally walking towards Ryan bumps into him glasses fall.

CU Camera tilts upwards on Ryan Camera tilts upwards on Katie romantic music plays

LS INT: SCHOOL CORRIDOR ursula pulls ryan away.

Title: Love = πr2

Preliminary task

          


          Our task was to film and edit a preliminary video showing three important skills. The first skill was the "180 degree rule". This is a simple and basic method. here you have to keep the tripod on one line. This means that the camera is allowed to move, but only on ONE line, so you could move up or down. To obtain this rule we positioned the line going towards and through the door.

         Filming the preliminary task was challenging. we had to film the conversation many times making sure the conversation remains the same. Me and Duha were actors and we had some one film for us. first we filmed the conversation with a mid shot of both of us. Then we did an over shoulder on both of our shoulders to explore the ways to film.

        The next step was editing. I found editing quite easy as i have had previous experience i'm media, but i found it very complicated trying to fit a conversation together. Through many stages of improvements and feedback and a touch of effects i managed to create the preliminary task. The video is very sort but has everything its meant to.

written by Abdounour Berrah and Duha

designing our Logo

We have created and designed our own logo on digital image suite. We chose to call our production company Heartbeat Productions as we are in the business of creating Romantic Comedy films.  The logo we designed is a heart monitor with a heart in the middle as part of a reading. The whole reading has no colour except for the heart which is pink. The name of the company is included in a pink font above and below the logo.  We found the image on google images:

We then used microsoft digital suite to manipulate the image, firstly making the image black and white.  After this we chose an effect of colour pencil in order to soften the effect of the monitor and make the image more lighthearted.  highlighted the heart in pink to suggest love and comedy. We then added the words "heartbeat" at the top and "productions"at the bottom centering the heart.

written and designed by Abdunour Berrah