Boy and Girl Bedroom Location Choices and Decisions

Harri and Lukes Bedroom's

We choose Harri's room because it looked more formal and smarter which contradicts the characters real personality, it also looks tidy and well kept which is the opposite of him. We also wanted there to be a very minimal room so that we were able to take different angles easier as well as make it look like he isn't bothered by his room.

Olivia's Bedroom

We chose my room because the character of the girl is very girlie and casual, she isn’t bothered by a lot and the room allowed us to have all the different angles nicely filmed as well as show her comfortableness in her bedroom. With the open space next to the bed it also gives us more room to experiment with camera angles and positioning. Although we could have used Lukes as the girls room as well.

First Date Location Choices and Decision

The Pond - We decided that the pond would be the most romantic place for them to have their first date, we wanted it to be memorable for her so we decided there was more chances at the pond to create romance, for example the medium angle shot that we have with them cuddling looking at the pond, we also liked the setting as it was more natural and nicer to the eye. We wanted is to be romantic to show the fact she remembers him as this person instead of the bad person, we also decided to have him sat waiting to suggest that he chose the place, which also gives the 'nice guy' impression.

School Grounds was another possible place for us to shot the first date scene, however we felt that because it was a primary school we wanted to be in a more adult place with a romantic feeling. The school would have given the date a more childish feeling instead of romance that we wanted.

Fish and Chip shop Bench - the fish and chips shop would have been a typical place for them to have their first date because of the chip shop in the background, however we thought that it is associated with anti-social behavior and therefore we don't want any clue's to his real behavior.

Possible Meeting Places Location Choices and Decisions

Number 1 - The street side walk would have been a nice place for them to meet but we felt it was to open for them, we wanted somewhere that was secluded and we felt that the lamp post that is further ahead in the photo would be better for the shot of them hugging together.

Number 2 - This was the darker place that we suggested for the meeting scene, but we felt that it was to dark and 'dodgy' for them to meet and we wanted it to be a light and peaceful place. We however want to use the setting for the fight scene and the photo shows what it will look like.

Number 3 was the one we chose because we liked the fact the sun would be shining which gave it a romantic look as well as the setting being more secluded, for example their own little place. We feel that there is also more space for us to shot the side view as well as the over shoulder shots.

Character - Boy

(Guled, Josh and Harri)

The main factor that we wanted to have for the boys character was the element of surprise for his darker side, which is the main reason that we chose Harri. He has an innocent looking face as well as not being as big built as the other two boys. We also wanted to subvert the typical stereotype of a abusive boyfriend and therefore we chose the weaker and innocent looking guy.

The boys costume was fairly simple, with his school clothes we decided to have his blazer over his shoulder and tie loose with his top button undone giving a glimpse that he is a relaxed 'bad boy' type but because he is a suit it contradicts the first impressions of him. We wanted him to look like he had made an effort on the first date with a cool shirt but when we watch the relationship develop he becomes more relaxed with normal t-shirts.

Character - Girl

(Megan, Olivia and Louise)

In the end the character profile that we had for the girl was to be petite and thin, this was to show her weakness physically as well as emotionally. We decided that the way we all pictured her as a group would be dark and timid, which is why we choose Megan in the end. The way that she looks more innocent that Louise and myself is very similar to the character we wanted to portray. She also has the pale faced/dark hair complexion which works for making her look innocent and weak and will be very handy for the 'bruised' scene.

The clothing that we chose was very girlie and delicate to give her a stylish but weak spot, her clothing was attractive to show that the boy would fall for her and we also wanted others to be able to relate to her innocence. We chose for her to be fashionable instead of 'nerdy' or 'boring' so that it added to her character being 'real' and once again more relatable.

Planning

The first day of filming we hope to get a lot of the first section of the short film done and ready for edtiting after all the filming is done. We decided to get the first set of scene finished when the relationship is developing through her memories, it gave us a chance to let the actors get used to the characters and each other as well as help us get the simple filming done and get used to the camera.



The Second day that we will film is based on the rest of the memories and the reality scenes, in the middle of our story board we have the fight scene which we have decided to have as a seperate day of filming to ensure we get the best footage and aren't rushing against time. There are more locations for us to visit on the second day but with the planning sheet we will be able to keep on top of correct props and timing of the day for lighting.



This is the planning sheet for the fight scene, which we are wanting to look as realistic as possible which is why we have dedicated so much time to filming it.

Story Boarding

Lesson 1

We have now begun story boarding our movie out with different sheets, our first problem occurred with the transition between the birds eye view shot of her in the bed watching the ceiling to the dream (which we have now decided will be a different tint on the picture to show that its a dream and different from the previous footage). We decided to do the fade to black and then fade back to the first shot of the dream to show that she has closed her eyes and is now dreaming. Another part that we weren't sure about was the 'walking towards each other' scene which we wanted to be steady without the use of a tripod, we were contemplating on having her standing still whilst he is walking towards her, but we decided that this would be to obvious and not realistic. So we will have to 'hand hold' the shot, we also weren't sure how to position the camera when they fall and either have their legs in the shot and watch their possessions falling to the floor, or to have a long shot of them both falling. We decided that we would have a close up on the floor of their possessions falling to show that they have 'bashed' in to each other. Then cuts to a long shot of the boy holding the girl up. We also had a discussion about the romantic scenes in the film, which we chose not to be massive gestures of love or romance but instead small every day young actions that would provoke her to fall in love with him even more.

Lesson 2 & 3
We then had a discussion about the 'key bedroom' location and what we thought it should be, we realised that if it was at the girls house then why would she leave her own house with him there but then if she was at the boyfriends house then she would have a suit case there which would be a bit difficult. But we decided to have a large bag with her sleepover stuff. Although we have many different locations we will have the problem with lighting however the natural lighting will add to the realistic view. As well as the whole lighting giving the atmosphere a clear view such as at night with the 'fight scene' giving it a darker menacing look. Louise made a good point about the flashbacks being the important memories of their relationship so we were trying to picture the most important things that she would remember about the relationship such as the fight which shows his different side. We have decided to have it through her eyes and the victims with the use of camera angles and an over the shoulder shot.We have also decided to use one of the possible meeting places as the fight scene due to its thin path and darkness. The fight scene is going to take up the most shots with jump cuts back and forth from the girls reaction to the boys fighting. We have an interesting track of the guy he is beating up POV shot that falls with him and sees the girl in the background. We have decided to then have a reaction shot of the girl, showing her emotions. There are two ways in which we can have her react - running away or break down, we have decided for her to run away.