1. Jack Morton

2.  This template PowerPoint presentation includes all the relevant
elements you need to cover your film production.
 It is suggested you save this PP in a different name so you
always have a copy – some sections require you to delete the
information on the slide and replace with your own work
 Add more pages to each section where necessary [you should be
doing this!]
 Add visuals as you see necessary
 This document will be added to as you progress through the pre-
production phase.
 Remember, you need to give as much attention to your
sound planning as you do to your visual planning

4.  Use the story development resource to help structure your short
film with more detail
 Not all the aspects have to be followed verbatim, use the
resource the plan out character, motivation, stakes and the arc of
your film, this will help to ensure that it works structurally
 Proforma is on bb
 Add a structural breakdown of each scene once you have done
this

6.  Breakdown your film into it’s basic sections [e.g. via scene
breakdown or similar] and apply broad visual ideas to each
section. You should list the shots required
 You can use this as the master template for your production, then
add more shots to each section when you develop your full visual
plan
 From this you could work on a conventional script if you want, but
using the scene breakdowns should be enough

7. Scene No. Approx
timing
What happens Visual notes Audio notes
1
Shot types:
Establishing
shot
Medium shot
Close up shot
Long shot
10
seconds
I Find a watch in an empty
field, I look at the watch and
strap it to my wrist and walk
off.
My breath in the cold air to visualize how
cold the environment is. The shot I will use
is the medium shot. The watch shining on
the ground and then I pick it up and strap it
to my hand. The type of shot I will use here
will be a close up shot and a medium shot. I
then will visualize me walking away from the
camera and will use a long shot.
My breath breathing heavily and
the slushing sound of the wet
grass when I walk. To let the
audience know what sort of
setting I'm in.
2
Shot types:
Close up shot
Medium shot
5
seconds
As I'm walking back with the
watch on my wrist I suddenly
fall over and land in some
mud.
I will film the character walking and about to
walk into the mud by using a close up shot
of the slippery surface and then a medium
shot of me falling over.
My shoes crunching on the small
twigs that have fallen from the
trees. I then will record the
slippery sound when my shoes
glide on the mud as I'm about to
fall.
3
Shot types:
Long shot
Medium shot
Close up shot
45
seconds
I've arrived at my home and
I'm fast walking to the kitchen
sink. I then turn on the sink
and try to wash my hands but
then a sudden blast of warm
water rushes out and grazes
my hand. I then panic and
grab a butter knife to pry the
watch off, however the
kitchen knife breaks. I will trip
over my shoe lasses when
trying to leave my house.
I will visualize the door opening and me
entering my home by using a long shot. I
then will use a medium shot of me entering
the kitchen. I then will use another medium
shot of me turning on the tap and then will
use a behind medium shot of the steam
from the tap. Another type of shot I will use
is the close up shot to show the audience
my facial reaction to what's happening. I will
then show me tripping over by using a close
up shot. I then will use a long shot of me
exiting the room.
I will gather sound of the door
creaking open as this will cause
the audience to feel tension. I
then will record the footsteps of
me getting to the kitchen. I then
will record the sound of the water
splashing. I then will record the
sound of me falling over.
4
Shot types:
10
seconds
I return the watch to the place
I found it, I then leave the
watch and walk off. Then
another person finds the
watch and puts it on.
There will be a medium shot of me taking of
the watch and the a close up shot me
putting the watch on to the ground, then
there will be a long shot of me walking
away. I then will film a medium shot of
another person picking up the watch.
I will gather the sound for the
walking on the muddy grassy
area where I found the watch. I
then will record the sound of me
running away into the distance. I
then will have to record the
sound for the other person
walking to the watch.

8. Visual Planning

9.  This section is concerned with the visual planning of your film
 You should use this section to develop the sequencing or your
video, establish the visuals look and sequencing of your film and
create a structure for you to follow when filming
 It is important that you ‘pre-visualise’ the film before you make it; it
will make filming and production a more streamlined process
 The following tasks are part of your visual planning
 Pre-visualisation and concept boards
 Storyboarding
 Shot list

10.  Tool for exploring the direction and visuals
 Provides inspiration and information for the “look & feel”
 Presents key moments in your video
 A means to sketch/plan ideas
 Information on colour/lighting
 Defining the “mise-en-scene”
 Include as much here as you like, but keep it relevant to the
production, the following slides have been left blank for you to
approach in your own way, add more as you need to
 Suggestion: include your edited short sequence of clips that have
inspired or influenced your video [similar to this:
http://io9.com/5941145/this-directors-video-pitch-for-hunger-games-
might-be-better-than-the-real-movie]

12. My mood board will influence my final product by showing me what area
the short film will be shot and what angles are the best for the short film to
be interesting and unique. Another way it will influence my final product is
the colour, the colour of the surrounds will be similar to my product, create
a sense of fresh air to the audience and viewer.

13.  Your storyboard should bring your idea to life
 Provide an idea of the sequencing of you film
 Provides a basis for production
 Suggested online storyboard creators are:
 https://www.storyboardthat.com
 http://www.pixton.com [very complicated]
 http://www.storyjumper.com [allows you to insert your own images]
 Alternatively, hand draw or photograph your storyboard and scan or
copy to insert it onto your slides
 There are lots of tips collected together on Blackboard!

15.  Your shot list should contain the sequential breakdown of what
you need to shoot for your film
 It should work in partnership with your storyboard
 It will be your working document when you film
 It should contain the shot number, scene number, shot
description, framing, cast/location info and action you will see
 It should also have information on performers in the scene and
other props, etc
 Shot list template is on Blackboard in the pre-production folder.

17. Organisational Planning

18.  Include names, contact info, and defined roles at difference
stages of production, using a table is suggested
People Responsibilities Location Contact Info
Jack For the first two locations I will be
acting in the Short film and I will also
have responsibilities for booking the
equipment for the suitable day that we
are filming.
For the first part of filming
the short film I will be
located in the field where I
will be acting the most for
the short film. Then the
next part of the short film
will be located in my house
where I will be doing the
most of the filming.
To contact me:
Phone number
Email address
Harry Harry will film most of the short film,
therefore he is responsible for filming
the shots in sequence.
For the first part of filming
the short film he will be
filming me in the field.
Once we have finished
production in the field, he
will then act in my house.
I can contact him
by:
Email address
Phone number

19.  Who is going to be in your film, how and why have they been
deemed your best choice? Do you have any backup options?
 I will be in the majority of the film, as I'm the main character.
However I will have one friend called Harry who will be helping
me film certain shots for the short film. The reason I have chosen
him is because he lives close to me and has filmed projects like
this before. I also have his contact information to ask him what
days we are filming. I do have back up options, however he does
live far away which would make filming with him a bit trouble
some.

20. This is the area where I plan to film, it is down
the street of Maple Grove where it opens up
to a field. I won’t need clearance/permissions
for filming in this area as its open to the public
24/7. A issue that might come up is weather, if
the weather is terrible I will be forced to pack
up and go. A solution for this problem is I will
find a backup area to film such as Dalby
forest because its set in a remote forest
where its covered by rain. Dalby forest also
has a nice atmosphere to it, therefore making
the short film more interesting.
This is a birds eye view layout of the
field, as you can see I have a lot of
area to play with. The reason I have
chosen this area to film is because its
easy to access from where I live and I
think it’s a perfect setting/atmosphere
for my short film. A problem that I might
face is crowds, as there are usually a
lot of people who sit around or there's
normally a lot of people walking their
dog. I saluaction to avoiding this is
going later in the day where there are
less people around.

21. This is Dalby forest if the Maple grove
area doesn’t work this will be my back
up plan. I won’t need
clearance/permissions for filming in
this area as its open to the public. The
problem that might come up is time, as
it closes quite early. To solve this
problem I leave the house early to
make sure I get in on time.
This is a birds eye view layout of Dalby
forest, as you can see I have a lot of
area to play with. The reason I have
chosen this area to film is because its
easy to access from where I live and I
think it’s a perfect setting/atmosphere
for my short film. A problem that I might
come across is lighting as its set in a
valley and gets dark really quickly. To
solve this problem I will check the
weather to make sure it’s a sunny day

22. Risk Control Measure
Slips, trips and falls while using
equipment/looking through viewfinders.
• Ensure you are familiar with your surroundings, any
planned movements and that the location is safe.
• Any camera movements should employ a spotter for the
camera operator, directing the movement safely.
Manual handling carrying equipment • Do not carry/move equipment beyond your comfort level.
• Request help when transporting equipment/share amongst
crew.
• Adhere to manual handling methods for carrying items.
Lost/stolen equipment • Do not leave any equipment unattended.
Electrical equipment, extension/data
cables and plugs- electric shock
• Do not touch any equipment that appears faulty and report it
to the tutor/technician.
Poor lighting • Ensure cast and crew have good visibility for example use
LED torches to at night.
Weather • Look at the forecast the day before filming to ensure that
you be caught off guard in the rain, as this could cause a
slippery surface.
Fire • Know the floor plan of your friends house as you will need
quick access out of the house in case of a fire.

23. Possible Issue Prevention
Full SD card Check to see if the SD card is full, if so check
before leaving or book an extra SD card.
Fully Booked equipment Book the equipment the day before, therefore
making sure you will get the equipment.
Wrong Equipment Book the right sort of equipment as you could
get two different types of models.
Wasted filming time Make/follow a schedule to ensure what to do
next as you could waste valuable time getting
started.
Terrible weather when filming Reschedule filming to a later date if possible. If
you are unavailable to do so then film indoors
entirely.
Props unavailable Find backup props, for example substituting
the watch for a digital one. If using
clothing/costumes find available back ups.
Cast/crew unavailable Find back up actors as yours could be ill or
unavailable for example Alex, Ben, Jake and
Tom.

24.  Provide an outline of what you will do on which days during
production

27.  List, explain how you’ll acquire and provide an overview of
anything else you’ll need for your production – this is about
anything that isn’t cast, crew, technical equipment and
locations, but could be how those things will be moved to a
location, for example.
 I will need a back pack where I will store and carry the equipment
to different locations. To acquire a back pack I will empty out my
own back pack to solve this problem. I will also need a watch to
act as a prop in my short film. To acquire a watch I will use an old
digital watch that I found in my house. I will also need suitable
clothing for my short film production as the short film needs to
look a certain way.

28. Soundtrack Planning

29.  These are sounds in the environment, part of the ‘world’ your
character experiences – these can be recorded on location,
produced afterwards using Foley techniques, etc. Some use of
royalty free sounds is permitted, but you must list their sources and
information
 Consider what you might need, how you are going to get it, etc
I will need the location sound, for my short film. I will obtain the sounds
by getting it at location and I will record as much as possible to fill in
audio silence. The type of sounds that I would want are foot steps as I
want the short film to feel more authentic. Another type of sound that I
want to record is the wind. The reason I want to record the wind is that
it creates a great atmosphere for the viewer, as it makes you think that
your right there with the main character. I also want no one talking in
the background as this will ruin my short film atmosphere, as the short
film is supposed to have no dialogue.

30.  These are the sounds/audio that the audience experiences, but are not part of the
‘world’ of the character[s], this could be music, sound cues, etc
 Consider where you are going to get these, only royalty free sources and original
content is permitted – please track your sources
I will be using a royalty free sound track for my short film and I think I be using this
one. The reason I have chosen this sound track is because I want the audience to
feel the tension building up throughout the short film.
Sound Track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nEpV-T6has
I will also use sound effects for my short film, for example I will use a door sound
effect. The sound effect will be a door slamming shut. This will make the audience
jump or build tension through out the short film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U54G6obOSQI
Another sound effect I will use will be cutlery mashing together. The reason I will add
this in is because if I were to do it, it will be unclear and muffled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYVL6AnGpmw