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Final two minute opening sequence

Here is our two minute film opening in its final form

Final Editing

In this stage we focused on fine tuning our opening sequence. Originally we had published our film onto you tube but it was here when we discovered some very slight errors that occurred during editing. With this information we took the video of you tube and then went back to the editing to make the final adjustments. We also decided to revert to only having one piece of music at the end as we felt this gave the opening sequence a better flow and ending.

Company Logo for opening title sequence

 This was the first logo in which we created. We felt that this logo was not up to the standard in which we need for our film opening.

We redesigned the logo and made it much more simplistic. We thought that having a black logo upon a white background would stand out better. We decided to remove the stars as we thought it made it to american. We decided to make the productions part of the logo smaller and the name of the company larger as this is what we wanted to advertise.

Before adding our logo onto the start of the film we used adobe Flash. By using this software we were able to create a bouncing effect with the logo and animate it to the timing of a spring bounce sound effect found on iMovie. We then added this onto the start of the clip along with the sound effect.

Here is an image of us adding the opening title sequence to the current footage on iMovie

Editing part 3

In this stage of editing involved adding music effects to the clips as well as transitions. We started with transitions between the different scenes. We tried full pre made transitions that are on iMovie such as the comic book transitions effect however we decided against this as we felt that it looked amateurish at best and irrelevant to the theme. After experimenting with different transitions we decided upon a simple transition effect. Next we looked at adding sound effects to the first scene (press conference). We added various camera shutters sound effects to simulate a real press conference in which reporters are taking real photos. We also added a boing sound and an applause to provide a crowd reaction for a realism effect. The next scene we added  text to resemble a news report so this featured things like the name of the news corporation and location. We did this for the realism effect to make it appear that it is a real news report. We also tried something similar with the next scene for the same reason.

Changing the title sequence

After analysing the title sequence I made the decision to change the music on the slow motion section of the title sequence. I changed it to another piece of music of which was also on the imovie set playlist. I changed it to the piano Ballad as this better matched the scene at that times and made the next part stand out more.

Creating the title sequence

We put the print screen image on to adobe fireworks software in which we chose one of the fonts available and moved it into location. We added each letter after we saved the image without the new letter. We then added these images to imovie. We added each one as a new part and made each ones duration 0.2 seconds. This created the effect that a typewriter was writing the text onto the block. We added a typewriter sound effect on top of the title sequence and luckily enough it matched the pace in which the text was being written on the block. The final block where all the text has been written was longer. During this sequence we added some music which turned out to be Dolce Vita which was on the imovie sound effects.

Editing Part 2

In this next stage of editing we decided to focus our attention on the final section of the opening sequence of which is the films title. The clip is of the falling Jenga tower in which we made the decision to put it in a slow motion effect as we felt this would give a better overall results and impact on the audience. We cut down the tower falling scene to exactly the point one of the blocks covers most of the screen as we intended to put the films title upon this block.

 At first we attempted to use the title affects that were present on imovie however after trying various different forms of fonts, colours and effects however we felt that none of these were up to standard so we decided to place each letter onto the wooden block individually  to create an effect that a typewriter is writing them. Unfortunately imovie dose not allow this so we had to take a print screen of the clip and copy the image onto a seperate software.

Editing footage part 1

Once we finished filming our scenes we had to upload the footage onto an apple mac in order to use the imovie computer software. Once we uploaded all the footage we had to select the best footage from each scene. In some cases in order to have the best possible footage we had to it edit to different takes together. This was difficult as each different takes was slightly different so it involved very careful editing. We had to make sure that each section matched up to eliminate any continuity that may occur. Once all the footage that we wanted was on the time came close to 2 minutes 30 seconds which is too long so we had to cut some sections of scenes down in order to come closer to the 2 minute mark which our brief states.

Message from filming

This is a message that we filmed after we had finished filming.

Interview scene out-takes

This video shows out-takes of our filming of the interview scene. Disclaimer: the comments related to the paralympic games are not intended to offend anyone and will not be used in the finished product. We apologize for any offense that we have may caused however the actor was in character in which is one that doesn't think before speaking and does cause offense.

Images from Shooting

Shot 3, Storyboard number 4: Props

We used a microphone like the one used in earlier because it helps portray realism.

Shot 3, Storyboard number 4

This scene was originally intended to be shot on a different day however due to the other changes to the shooting schedule we shot it on a new date. In the script the scene in which shows the interview between the reporter and the star and this takes place in doors however on the day of filming the weather was superb for outside scenes. Because of this we decided to film this scene outside with the two characters walking. This will add more dynamics to the scene and become more affective.

Tower-fall scene out-takes

This video shows various attempts at the Jenga tower-fall scene in which we experimented with different camera angles as well as filming from underneath in which we had to use a transparent box.

Images from Shooting

Here is various images of group preparing for filming. Some of these images show the difficulty in filming this scene as we constantly had to reset the Jenga tower after every shot.

Aspects of Mise en scene
The set is made up of a table in which the Jenga tower is placed upon and knocked over. There is also another table which makes up the background along with 2 olympic logos and 1 homemade Jenga world championship.
The lighting comes from natural light as its meant to have aspects of realism so we set up the scene in a location where we could get good  lighting.

Shot 2, Storyboard 5 props

Here is two of the props in which we used for the back drop of our scene to make it appear as an actual competition but yet make it of a poor quality to show how unrecognized  the event is and how cheap they do it.

Shot 2, Storyboard 5

Since our shooting schedule was changed because of the weather we decided to shoot this scene next as the lighting was less important. we set up our scene by using two tables to create the basic backdrop. We used natural light in which we controlled by our position that we set up for our shot. We tried many different shot at different angles in which one involved shooting from beneath the falling Jenga tower. To do this we had to have a transparent floor in which we could get underneath however since we did not have this we had to use a transparent bow in which we turned on its side which meant we could put the Jenga tower on this and film from underneath. This didn't work out as we would have liked possibly due to the awkwardness in which we had to film it.

Props:
Jenga Tower
Olympic Logo
Homemade "cheap looking Jenga world championship logo".

Outside house scene out-takes

This video shows some of the out-takes from filming the scene that was outside the house. The first attempt shows that we noticed that if the Jenga star was inside that house that the lighting was bad and did not show him clearly so in later takes he stepped out of the house and into the porch.

Shooting Location

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We have chosen this location as we could only use one of our own homes and we thought that this one was most suitable.

Shot 4, Storyboard 3 props: Microphone

We need a microphone to replicate the effect that the interview/interviewee is speaking into it for the realism effect.

Shot 4, Storyboard number 3

This scene features the interviewer going to the house of the new Jenga star. In the script he knocks on the door without answer so looks through the window and sees the athlete playing Jenga then the tower falls down and he is angered.

Changes to Script
One of the required props (Jenga tower) was missing we decided to improvise the script only using it as a guide. This gives a more natal and realistic feel to the film. While filming we en-counted the local postman who we improvised into the film for comic affect. Instead of looking through the window we decided to have the athlete opening the door and Denny that he is the new star until money is offered before doing a Usane Bolt pose to reference this star.

Location
The chosen and decided location for filming was at my house as this was the most suitable out of the 3 different houses.

Props
Microphone with olympic logo attached.

Changes to shooting schedule

We have changed our shooting schedule because of the whether conditions which would of effected our lighting. We originally was scheduled to film the Jenga tower scene but due to good whether conditions that would mean good lighting we decided to film the scene which is set outside (Storyboard 3)

Press conference scene out-takes

This video shows out-takes from filming the press conference scene as well as showing different camera shots that we have tried.

Preparing for press conference scene

This video shows us preparing the set for filming the press conference scene.

Images of preparing for filming

Here is various images of my group preparing for filming the scene.

Aspects of Mis en scene:

Set Design: The set is designed to look similar to a common press conference. We chosen the location due to the white board in which we wanted as this was important to the set design as we used it to write on it. We have written a game of hang man on it as one of the general themes are board games. We have added a hint to the Jenga theme in the hang man in which the word is Jenga. The microphones were added due to the research into press conferences which showed that they used microphones so we added them for realism. We also added chess pieces which relate to the board game theme, images of the official london 2012 olympics as the announcement is for these games. And we added a name panel so the audience knows who is talking without any other mention of his name.

Lighting: We are aiming to portray some aspects of realism in our film opening so we decided upon using natural lighting. In order to get the right quantify of light to make it clear to see what is happening we closed/opened some of the curatins that was on the location. We constantly kept looking through the camera lens until we got the right colour.

Costume: The costume of the announcer was of a formal outfit as our research showed that formal wear was a constant feature in press conferences. We made the charter look a bit geeky with glasses and style of hair. We did this as the stereotypical borad game player is a geek so we decided to make the Jenga player less of a geek and more of an actual athlete and the announcer as the geek.

Shot 1, Storyboard 1 props: Logo

We chose this logo for the backdrop as we noticed during our research that it is a common feature in  press conferences. We chose to use the official London 2012 logo as the film is related to this.

Shot 1, Storyboard 1 Props: Microphone

Considering that this shot and scene is of a press conference, we felt that in order to create the realism effect that we are aiming for that we needed microphones as during research we found that often microphones are present during press conferences. We gathered two different microphones in which will be used as a prop.

Press Conference images

As this shot is of a press conference, we did research on these. Above are two examples of press conferences. Each of these contains logos in which are related to the subject of the press conference. Also present are microphones and name cards showing the name of the speakers. As these are common we will include them in our press conference scene.

We have permission to use all images obtained on the internet.

Shot number 1, Storyboard number 1

This is the first scene to be shot. It is of the announcement that thumb wars and Jenga is now an official olympic event.

Changes to script
After and during the casting we decided to reduce the number of announcers to one. This means that only one person will be on screen during this scene.

Location
Our initial location was a class room in the school but decided upon the school library as this would be more suitable for the setting and the lighting.

Props required for scene
A table, Microphones, Name card, Olympic london 2012 logos

Character Costumes

In our opening there are 3 characters with each one having a unique costume:

Phillip Penngilly:
This character is dressed in a formal wear with a shirt and tie along with glasses to make him appear geeky which contradicts the typical man associated with the olympics.

Max Power:
As a news reporter there is aspects of formal wear such as a recognizable tweed jacket in which he wears throughout so the audience knows who he is.

Sebastian:
As the Jenga player this character wears tracksuit bottoms which relates into the athletic theme as long with the purple shirt which stands out.

Shooting Schedule

Characters and Casting

These are the different  characters that feature in the two minute  film opening.

Max Power: Actor Joe Ellis
       He is an highly enthusiastic news reporter who has been given the task to interview the new olympic Jenga star. He is determined to be the best reports he can. He commonly wears formal looking clothing to present him self professionally.

Sebastian: Actor Alex Bagley
       He is considered the best british Jenga player. He has a will to win and is very passionate about his event.  Dressed in casual wear commonly featuring jogging bottoms. His life is Jenga.

Philip Pengilly: Actor Thomas Jones
      A member of the olympic committee who is the one that announces the two new events. He is presented as a geeky character due to his hair styling and formal clothes. He is well respected amongst the media.

In the original script there was a second announcer however when it came around to casting we decided that this character was not needed, instead giving the lines to the character Philip Pengilly.

Final Script

INT. Day – Press Conference Hall

Announcers walk into the press conference hall and sit down at the press conference table and tap the table mics. Announcers walk into the room with flashing lights from eager press and camera shots from news reporters

Announcer One

Thank you for all attending this announcement

Announcer Two

We have attended an extended meeting 

with the Olympic council and we have 

came to a conclusion, we are now pleased 

to announce the up bringing of two

 new events

Announcer One

We are very pleased and excited to announce

 that thumb wars is an official Olympic event

Announcer Two

Laddies and Gentleman hold your breathe 

for the second announcement

Announcer One

Jenga is now an official Olympic event

INSERT TV footage of fans celebrating the announcement

Fans cheering over the announcement that is repeated on the screen following the announcement.

Ext. Day – Reporters introduction

A reporter (Young male, holding a microphone which has news corporations logo, wearing a formal outfit) runs up a drive towards a house.

Max Power

(To camera) I am Max Power and we are today

going to try and talk to the hottest

Athlete for an interview about his life

The reporter knock upon the door and waits. A beat.

Max Power

(To camera) It appears he may be busy

…Lets have a little peak through his

window.

The reporter moves around to window and looks through.

Max Power

Look guys, his there!

Sebastian is playing Jenga in the living room, he is disrupted and the Jenga block falls leaving the star to be angered.

Int. Day – Interview

The reporter and the Athlete sitting down for a formal interview.

Max Power

Now that Jenga is an official Olympic event

are you excited that you will be

part of the Olympic's in your home country?

Sebastian

To represent my country is an honour!

 I didn't believe this day will ever come,

 such a neglected sport, to run as fast

 as Usain Bolt, is that a skill? Really?

 To hold steady nerves and push a block from a

tower takes skill

Max

As an official athlete now you must have a

training schedule? What I want to know is what

do you do in training?

Sebastian

Hour finger exercises (moves fingers)

Half hour meditation to hold nerves to 

become a steady tiger and be one with wisdom

 roaaaaaaar

Max

So keeping your nerves is really that important?

Don't you ever practice block removing techniques

Sebastian

Be one with the block, be one with the tower

Max

You are considered to be Britian's greatest

Jenga player, winning almost every competition t

hat the Chinese have not entered. Do you believe

you can beat them?

Sebastian

To be honest no, can I say that?          oh, re take

Yes, Yes I can, they may have fast hands and

steady nerves, but I am British!

Max

So you will probably fail at the last hurdle

like most brits?

Sebastian

You my friend are not British, you my friend are a loser!

Max

 Ok moving on, is Jenga your life?

Sebastian

Jenga is more than my life its my... erm... life.

Since I was a little kid, I was in an

advertisement you know take one

from the bottom and put it on top

INSERT TV advertisement

Max

In the international Jenga world

championships you were humiliated in the final

by Jun Ji Sang. Is that still on your mind?

Flashback into a previous clip of Sebastian losing a game of Jenga in the 'international Jenga world championships' in a stadium with crowds cheering. Jenga tower falls in slow motion with close ups on the Jenga blocks and contestants. Scene transitions over to credits which appear on the Jenga blocks.

Sebastian V.O

 It will always be on my mind, I will take that to

the grave, noooo. Not again, this time it is a

Wooden Dream.

The Script Draft 2

INT. Day – Press Conference Hall

Announcers walk into the press conference hall and sit down at the press conference table

Announcer One

Thank you for all attending

Announcer Two

We have attended a meeting 

with the Olympic council and we have 

came to a conclusion, we are now pleased 

to announce the up bringing of two

 new events

Announcer One

We are very pleased to announce

 that thumb wars is an official Olympic event

Announcer One

Jenga is now an official Olympic event

INSERT TV footage of fans celebrating the announcement

Fans cheering over the announcement that is repeated on the screen following the announcement.

Ext. Day – Reporters introduction

A reporter runs up a drive towards a house.

Max Power

 I am Max Power and we are today

going to try and talk to the hottest

Athlete for an interview about his life

The reporter knock upon the door and waits.

Max Power

 It appears he may be busy

Int. Day – Interview

The reporter and the Athlete sitting down for a formal interview.

Max Power

Now that Jenga is an official Olympic event

are you excited that you will be

part of the Olympic's in your home country?

Sebastian

To represent my country is an honour!

 I didn't believe this day will ever come,

 such a neglected sport, to run as fast

 as Usain Bolt, is that a skill? Really?

 To hold steady nerves and push a block from a

tower takes skill

Max

As an official athlete now you must have a

training schedule? What I want to know is what

do you do in training?

Sebastian

Hour finger exercises (moves fingers)

Half hour meditation to hold nerves to 

become a steady tiger and be one with wisdom

 roaaaaaaar

Max

So keeping your nerves is really that important?

Don't you ever practice block removing techniques

Sebastian

Be one with the block, be one with the tower

Max

You are considered to be Britian's greatest

Jenga player, winning almost every competition t

hat the Chinese have not entered. Do you believe

you can beat them?

Sebastian

To be honest no, can I say that?          oh, re take

Yes, Yes I can, they may have fast hands and

steady nerves, but I am British!

Max

So you will probably fail at the last hurdle

like most brits?

Sebastian

You my friend are not British, you my friend are a loser!

Max

 Ok moving on, is Jenga your life?

Sebastian

Jenga is more than my life its my... erm... life.

Since I was a little kid, I was in an

advertisement you know take one

from the bottom and put it on top

INSERT TV advertisement

Max

In the international Jenga world

championships you were humiliated in the final

by Jun Ji Sang. Is that still on your mind?

Flashback into a previous clip of Sebastian losing a game of Jenga in the 'international Jenga world championships' in a stadium with crowds cheering. the Jenga blocks and contestants. Scene transitions over to credits which appear on the Jenga blocks.

Sebastian V.O

 It will always be on my mind, I will take that to

the grave, noooo. Not again, this time it is a

Wooden Dream.

The Script Draft 1

INT. Day – Press Conference Hall

Announcers sit down at the press conference table

Announcer One

Thank you for all attending

Announcer Two

 we are now pleased 

to announce the up bringing of two

 new events

Announcer One

We are very pleased to announce

 that thumb wars is an official Olympic event

Announcer One

Jenga is now an official Olympic event

INSERT TV footage of fans celebrating the announcement

Fans cheering over the announcement that is repeated on the screen following the announcement.

Ext. Day – Reporters introduction

A reporter runs towards a house.

Max Power

 I am Max Power and we are today

going to try and talk to a Jenga

Athlete

The reporter knock upon the door.

Max Power

 It appears he may be busy

Int. Day – Interview

The reporter and the Athlete sitting down for a formal interview.

Max Power

Now that Jenga is an official Olympic event

are you excited that you will be

part of the Olympic's?

Sebastian

To represent my country is an honour!

 I didn't believe this day will ever come,

 such a neglected sport, to run as fast

 as Usain Bolt, is that a skill? Really?

 To hold steady nerves and push a block from a

tower takes skill

Max

As an official athlete now you must have a

training schedule? What I want to know is what

do you do in training?

Sebastian

Hour finger exercises (moves fingers)

Half hour meditation to hold nerves

Max

So keeping your nerves is really that important?

Don't you ever practice block removing techniques

Sebastian

Be one with the block, be one with the tower

Max

You are considered to be Britian's greatest

Jenga player, winning almost every competition

that the Chinese have not entered. Do you believe

you can beat them?

Sebastian

To be honest no, can I say that? oh, re take

Yes, Yes I can, they may have fast hands and

steady nerves, but I am British!

Max

So you will probably fail at the last hurdle

like most brits?

Sebastian

You my friend are not British, you my friend are a loser!

Max

 Ok moving on, is Jenga your life?

Sebastian

Jenga is more than my life its my... erm... life.

Since I was a little kid, I was in an

advertisement you know take one

from the bottom and put it on top

INSERT TV advertisement

Max

In the international Jenga world

championships you were humiliated in the final

by Jun Ji Sang. Is that still on your mind?

Flashback into a previous clip of Sebastian losing a game of Jenga in the 'international Jenga world championships'. The Jenga blocks and contestants. Scene transitions over to credits which appear on the Jenga blocks.

Sebastian V.O

 It will always be on my mind, I will take that to

the grave, noooo.