Coursework: Script

White mum: Darling you've got to go to bed now. (Politely and common).
White daughter: Oh but mum, I wanted you to read me a story. (Whining innocently).
White mum: Oh it's been ages sinse you've wanted me to read you a story. You're always on
that computer! Here, let me read you the story of Rapunzelisha.

Black mum: Errrr NAH!
Rapunzelisha: Oh but mum (moaning and storming through the door).
Black mum: NO, i dont even wanna hear it!
Rapunzelisha: But mummmm. Theres this really choong boy called Dwayne and he's really
feeling me going! (leaning and whining).
Black mum: Oh and i suppose thats the same boy I saw you with earlia, the SAME boy I saw
winking at that white girl Katie?
Rapunzelisha: What? (Screwing up her face) D'ya know what, it dont even matter, I'm GOING.
Black mum: Right, GO TO YOUR ROOM!
Rapunzelisha: Dont worry, i'm GOING! (Stomps us the stairs).


Dwayne: Rapunzelisha! Rapunzelisha! (shouting up at the window).

Coursework: Research

Enchanted.

Director : Kevin Lima
Writer : Billy Kelly
Release date : 14 December 2007 (UK)
Genre : Adventure, comedy, family, fantasy, musical, romance.
Tagline : The real world and the animated world collide.
Plot : A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess who is sent to our world by an evil queen. Soon after her arrival, Princess Giselle begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer. Can a storybook view of romance survive in the real world?
Awards : Nominated for 3 oscars. Another 6 wins & 19 nominations.
Run time : 107 minutes.
Country : USA.
Language : English.
Company : Walt Disney Pictures.


Filming locations:
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA more


Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)

Amy Adams
...
Giselle

Patrick Dempsey
...
Robert Philip

James Marsden
...
Prince Edward

Timothy Spall
...
Nathaniel

Idina Menzel
...
Nancy Tremaine

Rachel Covey
...
Morgan Philip

Susan Sarandon
...
Queen Narissa

Julie Andrews
...
The Narrator (voice)

Jeff Bennett
...
Pip in Andalasia (voice)

Kevin Lima
...
Pip in New York (voice)

Emma Rose Lima
...
Bluebird / Fawn / Rapunzel (voice)

Teala Dunn
...
Bunny (voice)

Fred Tatasciore
...
Troll (voice)

Courtney Williams
...
Sunglass Street Vendor

William Huntley
...
Grumpy


Soundtrack:
Robin Hood Ballads.

Coursework: Influences

Influences.


Films including black culture and street language:
( We’re using the typical modern and ghetto street language and attitude)
Save the last dance
Kidulthood & Adulthood
Brown sugar
Stomp the yard
You got served

Traditional fairy tales:
( We’re using a traditional fairytale )
Enchanted
Rapunzel

Linked to teen flicks:
( We’re using the typical teen flick scenario )
10 things I hate about you
Mean girls
A Cinderella Story


Other:
(We’re using the black and white idea and converting to colour)
· Wizard of ozCharacter Profile.

Evaluation of Preliminary Task.

Throughout our short piece we have shown our knowledge of the different typesof shots, the effect they have, the genre of our piece and our understanding of how films are made.

We used match on action to show continuity in our work, the less obvious our editing is, the more the audience will understand what is going on. We used this technique through out the whole piece however some points it was stronger than others. We could have used it a little more, for example, whilst the three agents walked in, we could of shown this from different directions along with close-ups, mid-shots and long shots. However, we did use it on the victim, we kept the same direction but changed the closeness. We started off with a mid shot, then moved on to have a longshot of her and ended with a close up.

Shot reverse shot was used to record the conversations going on between the victim and the various agents. By not breaking the 180 degree rule, shot reverse shot became successful and therfore more convincing and less confusing.

To get a low angle shot, to have an intimidating effect, we had to reduce the height of the tripod and tilt the camera upwards. We also had to move the camera closer to where the character was to get the shot we wished for, a long but close shot of one of the agents.

The mise-en-scene gives the audience an automatic feel of the atmosphere and image of the scene. By using props such as plastic guns and water pistols, we emphasised the comedy genre. The use of the grey and cheaper looking chair against the more expensive looking chair, contributed in showing the status of the two characters, suggesting one has more power than the other. We should have used low key lighting to set the scene more accurately, to create a more dark and thrilling effect, however, we used ambient lighting having forgotton the idea of the story.

Overall, we was successful in presenting the genre through use of speech, props, drama etc however, the continuity could have been better if he drama was more accurate. For example, in one of the shots, the victim gets shot, the following shots show the victim speaking, this is impossible. The mistake in our narrative effected the quality of continuity as it lead to confusion. We also didn't cut some of the shots as muchas we could have so there are long pauses and character freezes which makes the editing more obvious. Although some of this could of been done better, the shots were clear and they did run smoothly, it was the drama that let it down slightly.

As a group we have learnt that we need to be organised in order to achieve a successful piece. We have learnt that you have to work as a team, al contribute with the shooting and the cutting and editing. You have to listen very carefully on how to use the capture program on the laptop as it can be quite tricky. It takes alot of decision maing when choosing where to cut during the process of editing.

During the process of my Preliminary Task.

During the 2nd lesson we had to film our short piece, we filmed all our individual scenes. Some werent exactly what we planned in our stoaryboard however they looked successful.
For our 3rd and 4th lesson, we started the editing on the laptops. We experienced a few difficulties on capturing the individual scenes as we did not seperate them clear enough by using the pieces of paper tha said Shot 1 Shot 2 etc. However, we eventually managed to capture all the scenes we wished and during our next lesson we will cut parts of the shots that we don't want.

Friday 3rd October Lessons 5+6

For our first lesson to start filming our preliminary work, we se out the room in preperation for the scenes. We then decided exactly were our first 3 shots would be taken. Next, we practiced the action in the individual shots before shooting it, twice. We came across a few mistakes such as having the camera too close to focus on the whole of the characters body, cutting out the upper half of them. However, by practising more and recording repeatedly, we got a few succeesful shots. Next lesson we plan to be more focused and get straight into the work. We hope to complete all the shots and how they should be done according to our storyboard plan.

The script for my Preliminary Task.

Script.

Agent 1 : WHERE IS HE JONES?

Victim : I cannot tell you something i do not know.

Agent 2 : She said where is he man .. god.

Agent 1 : Shut up Whitney.

Agent 3 : Right, listen. If you don't tell us where Smith is, I'm gonna blow your friggin head off!

Victim : I'll never tell you! There is nothing you can say that will make me give in! I've been given strict commands and I will never disobey my boss. Never!

Agent 2 : Do me a favour and tell them please, just to shut them UP! I'll do a little something for you after (winking).

Victim : He's hiding in the cave at the top of Hammilton mountain!

My Individual Shots.

Shot 1 :
Camera - Low angle close-up shots of each door opening, introducing each agent individually.
Lighting - Spotlight on individual characters.
Sound - 3 loud bangs, representing each door opening.
Mise-en-scene - Costumes, lights, plastic guns, the door, characters.
Shot 2 :
Camera - High angle establishing shot, focusing on all the agents walking towards the centre of the room and the victim.
Lighting - Low key, with a spotlight on the victim.
Sound - High heel footsteps.
Mise-en-scene - Wooden chair, costumes, duck tape, rope, characters.
Shot 3 :
Camera - High angle shot from a different direction.
Lighting - Ambient.
Sound - Characters voices, guns reloading.
Mise-en-scene - A more expensive looking chair, wooden chair, characters, duck tape, rope, plastic guns.
Shot 4 :
Camera - Shot/reverse shot close-up of agent 1 speaking.
Lighting - Spotlight on agent 1.
Sound - Characters voices.
Mise-en-scene - Sofa, character, plastic gun.
Shot 5 :
Camera - Shot/reverse shot close-up of victim looking in agent 1's direction then quickly turning to look at agent 2 as she begins to speak.
Lighting - Spotlight on victim.
Sound - Characters voices.
Mise-en-scene - Wooden chair, character, duck tape, rope.
Shot 6 :
Camera - Mid-shot of agent 2 speaking, then pan to focus back on to the victim.
Lighting - Spotlight on agent 2 then the victim.
Sound - Characters voices.
Mise-en-scene - Costumes, hand bag, mobile, plastic gun.. wooden chair, duck tape, rope.
Shot 7 :
Camera - Shot/reverse shot mid shot of agent 1.
Lighting - Ambient
Sound - Characters voices
Mise-en-scene -
Shot 8 :
Camera - Shot/reverse shot mid-shot of agent 3 speaking to the victim.
Lighting - Ambient
Sound - Characters voices
Mise-en-scene - Characters, costumes, duck tape, rope, wooden chair, plastic gun.
Shot 9 :
Camea - Shot/reverse shot of the victim speaking.
Lighting - Ambient
Sound - Characters voices
Mise-en-scene - Characters, costumes, wooden chair, duck tape, rope.
Shot 10 :
Camera - Shot/reverse shot of agent 2 speaking.
Lighting - Ambient
Sound - Characters voices.
Mise-en-scene - Character, costume, plastic gun, handbag, mobile.
Shot 11 :
Camera - Long shot of victim speaking.
Lighting - Ambient
Sound - Characters voice.
Mise-en-scene - Character, costumes, wooden chair, rope, duck tape.
Shot 12 :
Camera - Mid-shot of agents expressions.
Lighting - Ambient
Sound - Confused sound effect.
Mise-en-scene - Characters, costumes.
Shot 13 :
Black screen.
Sound - Gun shot.

Preliminary

Preliminary Work.

Genre : Action thriller

Characters : Three young women and a male victim.

Narrative (First 2-5 minutes) :

• Three women agents are introduced individually.
• Male victim is introduced, tied and gagged to a wooden chair in an empty box room.
• The agents surround the victim, threatening and asking questions.

Costumes :

• A black female outfit.
• A white female outfit.
• Black and white female outfit.
• "Trampy" male outfit.

Props :

• A wooden chair.
• Duck tape.
• Rope.
• Pellet/plastic guns.