Sound Ideas (Ellie Taylor)

By adding sound to the film opening it creates enigma for the audience and gives an indication as to watch genre it is. The sound creates a mood and setting in which the rest of the film can be based off of. Our group decided on looking into different types of sounds that will fit with the scenes at particular times and what wouldn’t. Also thinking about the diegetic sounds and non-diegetic sounds for example the dialogue which occurs from the actors and the background noise from the restaurant; also the train passing in the train station. 

We were looking for a smooth sound which represents the scene happening in the first scene; we wanted the audience to be relaxed and enjoy the scene however the second piece of sound is dramatic and tension building to entice the audience and make them on edge and watch the rest of the film. Both pieces of sound represent the genre because the first piece is the romantic side of the film and the second half is the drama side and it creates enigma for the audience.

We looked at royalty free music and came across a few websites that interested us and we thought that they would be useful in the editing process; we looked on you tube and found the best results and also Ben sound however could not upload onto the blog.

Romance:

Tomorrow:

Jazz:

Low Jazz:

Jazz:

Smooth Jazz:

Cafe music:

Royalty free music:

Jazz

Lounge

How we organised our props and costumes (Gabrielle Chambers)

Our Main Props

- I Phone 6 - This prop was easy to organise as Gabrielle already had this phone so it was just borrowed when we where filming.
- Watch - This pop was also easy to use as Gabrielle also had this so we where able to use this when we filmed.
- Cutlery and Plates - This prop was also easy to use as it was from pizza express which was the location where we filmed so this prop was already able for our use.
- Pizza - This pop was also from Pizza express that we brought at around £10 per pizza we then split this cost between the four of us.
- The Bill - This pop was also from Pizza express, This was the bill from our food this then enabled for our film to look more realistic.

- Glasses - This prow was also from pizza express and was easy to use.


Our Final Costumes

- Black suit with Black Shoes - This costume was easy to obtain as the male actor already had this suit this then meant we didn't have to buy them one.
- Green dress with Nude heels - This costume was also easy to use as Ellie already had this dress that Gabrielle was able to borrow for filming.
- Black dress with Black heels - Also yet again this costume was already owned by one of the actresses so we where able to use this for filming.

Initial ideas on props (Jennifer Skeel)

Initial ideas on props

• A phone- we are using a phone because this a key prop in the film opening to highlight that the man is texting his mistress.

• A watch- this was used to show that the life was becoming inpatient with her husband. 

• The bill- this was used because this showed that the date scene had come to a end

• Cutlery, plates and pizza- these props were used to set the atmosphere of the film in the restaurant. 

• Glasses- the glasses with wine highlight the stereotypical view of being on a date and this emphasises the romantic side of the genre. 

Initial ideas on costumes (Ellie Boyle)

Wife=Dressed in white- innocent and pure
Mistress=Dressed in red-seductive

Husband=Smart suit-Black 

Casting the film opening (Ellie Taylor)

Our group decided on finding people who looked older and who are in fact older, this means that it can attract a wider audience because if it did have young actors then the people who we have targeted the film at wouldn’t be interest because it isn’t based on their age group.

We decided to audition people that we think would suit the part in the film opening so we thought out looking for people that we know either from family members and friends. While auditioning people we noticed how different they acted on screen and if they were comfortable in front of the camera. we choose to audition two boys and two girls that we think would suit the parts.

We decided not to audition them with sound because in the  we added the non-diegetic music over the scenes in post-production.

The first male we auditioned was Chris Philips, we decided to audition Chris because we think that he would be a good role of the male character however while auditioning him we noticed that we wanted someone who was over so that the piece looked realistic. If we were to make another film however base it on a teenage role then he would be a good candidate.

The second male we auditioned was Miley Walker, we thought he would suit the role because he was an older actor so this would help because it would make the film appear realistic and to suit the target audience.

The second female we auditioned was Olivia Taylor and we thought that she was perfect actor for the mistress because of her blonde hair which is stereotypical for people with blonde hair. Also to the audience she looks older so we thought that she was a good character to audition.

The final female we auditioned was Gabrielle Chambers for the role of the wife of the male, we chose her because we think that she is perfect with the role as in the film the other woman the wife also has ginger hair and seems innocent to the audiences eye.

Photographic storyboard (Gabrielle Chambers)

At the start there is an Establishing shot where the camera Pans over the sunset.

The camera then goes to a couple walking into a restaurant, this is a long shot.

There is then a low angle shot looking over the couple looking at the menu.

There is then a mid shot under the table of the wife stroking the males leg.

There is then another low angle shot looking over the couple ordering their meal.

There is then an over-the-shoulder shot of the couple where the wife is seen to be leaning in closer to the male.

There is then another pan shot where the camera pans across the couple when in conversation. 

There is then a mid-shot of the couple clinking their glasses together.

There is yet again another mid shot where the phone lights up as the male gets a message.

There is then an over-the-shoulder shot to show the male texting another female.

There is then an extreme close up onto the phone showing the audience that the male is cheating on his wife.

There is then another mid-shot where the male is seen to be quickly asking for the bill.

This is then followed by a similar mid-shot of the couple getting the bill.

There is then an extreme close up of the woman watch to represent that she is becoming impatient with the male.

The camera then goes back to the mid-shot of the male paying for the bill.

The camera then goes back to the couple walking out of the restaurant, this is a long shot.

There is then a close up of the males legs walking to represent hes going somewhere.

There is then a tilt shot where the camera tilts up as the male walks past.

There is then a long shot as the other female exits the station.

There is then another long shot of the male coming round a corner looking for the other female.

There is then a mid shot of the male and female hugging to represent to the audience that he is cheating.

There is then a mid shot of the female looking up this shows the audience that she knows hes cheating.

Draft script (Jennifer Skeel)

Draft Script

The final script can be found on another post titles 'Final Script'.

This will help us when doing our film opening because even though its a draft we have an idea of how the opening will run and we are more prepared having this draft than without it.

Mise consideration (Gabrielle Chambers)

Our Film is a Romantic Drama so we have had to consider the mise from other Romantic Drama films and what mise they have used and how we can incorporate the same ideas in our film. Mise is a vital part in a film as it gives the audience hints about what is going on in the film.

Mise is divided up into 4 different sections; Lighting, Location, Costume and Props

Lighting
As a group we have spoken about how we wanted our film to look and what lighting would be the best. We decided we wanted the lighting to be low so it looked romantic etc. When we got to the restaurant we chose the booth that had the ideal lighting for what we needed. Also in lighting we want the scene where the male is in the restaurant with his wife to be brighter and the scenes with the mistress to be darker as this represents evil and mischief so it helps the audience know what has happened.

Location 
We wanted to make sure we chose the best location for shooting our film that portrayed the film in the best way and also looked effective. We looked at many locations near and around Chelmsford (Where we live) and we came up that we wanted a restaurant to set part of our film as it was the romantic setting we wanted. We looked into many different restaurants and decided that our best chance was with Pizza Express as this provided us with the location we wanted and the best setting we could ask for. Also we wanted to have the second part of the scene filmed at Chelmsford station and it represents a get away and this is what the husband sees it as a get a way. We used the train station aswell as it looks modern and smart.

Costume
We wanted the male to be dressed in a smart black suit, we especially wanted it to be black as it represents danger so the audience can clearly see that the male is perhaps up to something which this then becomes clear when we see the phone. Also we wanted the male to be dressed preferably in white to show purity and innocence but at short notice we couldn't get a white dress so had to improvise and go for a green dress. We still believe that this has similar connotations to the white dress. And finally we wanted the mistress to be fully in black to represent that she is a danger and she also matches the male to show a clear connection to them both.

Props
The main props we used was the phone to show the audience the text messages from the mistress and also to show the male character as sneaky and mischievous. We also had the props that where in the restaurants; The wine glass, The cutlery, Plates etc. Another main prop we used was the watch to represent that the female is starting to become impatient with the male.

It has helped to consider the mise as we know what the best mise we must use and how it has been effective etc.

Draft Filming schedule (Ellie Taylor)

The schedule for filming is based on giving the group enough time to edit and re-film if needed.

Day	Time	Place	Actors
Thursday	15:45	Meeting at Pizza express	All three actors
Thursday	16:00	Pizza Express	All three actors
Thursday	17:30	Street view of Pizza express	All three actors
Thursday	18:00	Leading up to the train station	All three actors
Thursday	18:30	In the train station	All three actors
Thursday	19:00	Looking over footage	All three actors
Thursday	19:15	Re-shooting any footage	All three actors

Draft storyboard (Ellie Taylor)

With the draft storyboard it enables the group to know what scenes will happen and it will help when editing because we will know which order to do the scenes in for example the group will know that the last scene in the film opening is the couple hugging. 

Location Scouting (Ellie Boyle & Ellie Taylor)

For the first hour of our research we decided to look at the locations of where we could film. Although it proved far more difficult than we first thought we looked at several places around London. Firstly, we looked at the Shard as the view seemed perfect at sunset for the restaurant scene within our film. Despite this it proved unaffordable and with the needs of booking right ahead with little space for customers to book it proved unbelievable for us to attend here despite the view.

The next location we looked at was Sky Garden and although you could attend for free visits it wasn't possible for us to be able to go as a group because there was only 1 space free on each day that we looked at. This means that we are unable to attend this venue because it is popular and proves difficult to book a time in order to visit.

One location that we decided to look at was in Chelmsford because we thought that if we needed more footage then we would have easy access to the restaurant. The restaurant we decided was Pizza Express as we think that the venue was what we were looking for and we easy for the actors to get there. 

Our last place in which we decided to go for the restaurant scene is the Riverside Inn as yet again it is easy to access and the back of the restaurant is the type of venue we were looking for however they were unavailable. 

The last place for the film opening will be shot in the Train station in Chelmsford however we are not sure if it is available to film inside so we might have to film outside the station. We took several shots at Chelmsford station and this formed the second part of our film.  Here are several shots of the station itself that we took.

Our film title (Jennifer Skeel)

Our film title 

Our film title is called 'Mistress' and we chose this because it reflects what happens in the film. Where there are two women and one of them is having a secret relationship with a married man. The word Mistress reflects on the type of character the women is, powerful and seductive.  

Our film title running order (Ellie Boyle)

1. Chiffon Breton productions
2. In association with 
3. Armadillo presents 
4. Mistress
5. Miley Walker 
6. Gabrielle Chambers
7. Olivia Taylor 
8. Costume ideas: Ellie Boyle
9. Music ideas: Ellie Taylor
10. script writer: Jennifer Skeel
11. Edited by: Freddie Willet
12. Casting: Ellie Taylor
13. Final casting ideas: Gabrielle Chambers
14. Director: Ellie Taylor
15. producer: Tim Ricci 

By organising the titles we are able to know when and what titles to put in so that the film opening looks realistic. 

Our chosen institutional logo (Ellie Taylor)

As a group we have decided to chose this design from the others because we want the film to appear elegant to the audience and to show the audience the type of genre and the films that the institution make. While editing we added an effect to make the logo look vintage and old fashioned.

Co-Institutional Logo (Gabrielle Chambers & Jennifer Skeel)

As a romance drama is normally a mainstream we decided on partnering the main institution with a co-institution.  

Our Institutional logo designs (Group)