Foundations Drama - Things To Do List

When I re-read the list for the shoot, including the script and storyboards, I wrote down a list of 'things to do' - almost another list of things I was concerned about. Since I wasn't part of the production, I wanted to make sure everything was considered.

Below is my letter to the group:

Hello Drama Group!

Well done with all the footage/audio you have so far, some seems really well done and will work well (especially the emotional side). There are a few questions/problems, which I hope you’ll understand (and re-do if you get the chance…) it’s only to make it better I guess.

·      ‘Tramp’ Shots are almost all overexposed. If you get the chance, could you re-record this and try get some cutaways of both faces – the Tramp being extra grateful, with more emotion…? And a ECU or CU of Matt’s face after he’s given him money or/and as he does, just to show how he feels about giving this guy money.

·      More CU of Matt (like near the beginning when he’s walking around (because we’re just using a lot of long shots we aren’t really capturing all the emotion at first.

·      Obviously there are some sound recordings missing – the receptionist and the boss phone call – which I know you’ve been working on. Also the woman saying ‘No don’t worry…’  & ALL Mr. Martin’s Lines…

·      Just think about more cutaways too J

·      No tripod? Some shots are really shaky…

·      No shots of Matt sat at a bus stop (before he notices the tramp). Need more shots within that scene.

·      No Shots of matt with a sandwich???

·      Need sound effects recorded – voice mail voice? Tones? ‘Message 1’ etc. Maybe some cutaways of his phone??

·      Cutaways of buildings? (Being it about architecture?)