I imagine that the sequence will be shorter than 2 minutes.
What I intend to make
I intend to make a small sequence from Doctor who. The Doctor is running down a corridor being chased by monsters shooting at him (Daleks, Cybermen, whatever). He then runs around a corner and towards a door still being chased by monsters. He gets to the door and closes it and uses the sonic screwdriver to lock it. He then walks away only to have the doors he just lock swing open to reveal a bright light.
Identified Target Audience
I am aiming for people who like Doctor who. It can also appeal to those who like Science Fiction and suspense. I think it will appeal to younger viewers more than older but this could be debated. After some research, I have found out about the target audience for Doctor Who. It's a family show and crafted firmly for children. I think that the age range could be from around age 6 onwards because it't not too scary that the children would be too scared but it's also exciting and there is action and comedy that they would enjoy. I also believe that Doctor Who is also good for adults as they can also find fun and excitement from the action and comedy in the show.
Audience appeal. I believe that the thing that would appeal the most to the audience is the genre because Sci-Fi is a very popular genre and people will enjoy that, more so if they like Doctor Who as they will see it and want to know more about what it is.
Planned Visual Effects
The main visual effects will be the lasers being shot at The Doctor. I may add some sparks for when the lasers hit something such as a wall. I may also add the bright light as a visual effect.
I am using an explosion and maybe some sparks to show when the Dalek laser blast hits the wall. I will do this by sourcing the visual effects off the internet and keying the background with the original footage and resize it to make the explosion look small but visible. It is there just to add effect to the Dalek blast.
Planned Special Effects
The main special effect will be the sonic screwdriver locking the door and then the door opening. I may add some light for the lasers to make them more realistic.
I have chosen to use a toy Dalek as the special effect. What I will do is I will put it in front of a green screen and make it move using tape. I will record the actions and in post production, I will key the background to try to make the Dalek look like it's really there.
Script
There will be a Dalek laser blast firing after doctor runs round the corner. Small explosions will be present where the laser blast hits the wall.
Explosion effect is used when the door transitions into the open corridor to hide the transition.
Storyboard
Recce
Budget Considerations.
There are many budget considerations. Such as the cost to hire equipment or the cost to hire actors or cameramen. I will try to make the costs as realistic as possible.
Evaluate The Feasibility of the Visual and Special Effects
Permission
Risk Assessment
Assessing feasibility
The risk assessment details the possible risks that could occur on set. My risk assessment is feasible as it details the risk of actors running through a corridor and possibly trip up. I feel that the control measures are appropriate due to there not being to much you can do if someone trips up on their own feet but to lower the risk of it happening I will try to make the floor as clear as possible. I should also make sure that their shoe laces (if they have them) are properly tied and out of the way. The risk assessment also details the event that the actor who will be playing the monster could be allergic too the makeup being used. To prevent this, I will make sure that the person doing the makeup know what allergies they have to they know what not to put on their face. I have also put on the risk assessment the possible risk of a fire either happening on set or somewhere else in the building. To counter this I will make sure there are as least possibility of a fire occurring on set. I will make sure all fire exits are known in case of an evacuation. Another potential hazard is that crew members could trip over while filming. I should have put this on the risk assessment but I see this as very unlikely because the floor will already be clear for the actors so they don't trip. The cameramen will have a very unlikely chance of tripping because they will be holding onto tripods with wheels and the will be moving with them. There will be various skills needed for the production such as camera operating, acting and boom operating at the end. There will also need to be good directing as to get the shots listed on the storyboard and have the end product match the script. Good editing will be needed such as putting each of the shots together and in the right order and adding the visual effects but this is in the post production process. There will be resources available to implement the solutions to the hazards on the risk assessment. For one there are fire exits at either end of the corridor and there are fire extinguishers near by. Also there is a store cupboard near by which has a sink and cleaning tools to clean the floor if need be. If in the event the actor wearing the makeup does have an allergic reaction, there is a hospital near the set so if an ambulance needs to be called, it won't take too long for them to get there. The risks and solutions apply to the production as they are like a security measure such as it helps protect people involved in the production but it also protects me legally as the producer because if something happens, I can defend myself as I have outlined potential risks in the production and I can't be held accountable. Gaining permission to film should be easy to accomplish due to filming at school. The permission will be feasible as with the permission, it makes the filming legally ok. It will also make things easier as I won't have to go and find a different location to film and redo the recce and risk assessment. The sequence is also fairly simple and I don't see many reasons why the owner of the location would not allow us to film there. Gaining permission to use effects will be easy to gain as the only effects being used on set will be the monster's makeup. The only issue there could be is that the makeup could not have set and could drip of the actor's face and onto the floor and that could cause a stain or more importantly it could cause someone to slip if the amount is large enough. It could also make a mess when applying the makeup as it could again stain the floor or work surfaces. Working within the scopes of the risk assessment. There are permissions I will need to acquire before filming such as permission to use the location and to use effects. I will need to gain permission for these because if I don't, then the plot owner can charge us with trespassing. Gaining permission to use effects is necessary so they know that effects will be used. This is mainly for explosions so they know what is going on and they don't need to be alarmed when they go off. To gain these permissions, I will need to ask the land owner. The way I can gain permission is either by written permission or email permission. Verbal permission would work as well but I feel is unreliable as you wouldn't have the permission with you if someone asks. It is always good to have proof that permission has been given because if someone challenges you, you can show them that you have permission to film there and they won't be able to oppose you. For my shoot, there shouldn't be a cost to film on the school site but if I were filming some where else, I may need to pay a fee to gain permission and rent out the place. I may also need to pay fee if I was filming in public as places could be closed for filming and this could cause a slight disruption. Depending on where you are shooting and who you are asking, it could take months to gain permission and thats if they respond to your email or letter. The producer will work in the scope of the risk assessment as so they won't do stuff that hasn't been planned (things that are not in the script and storyboard). Everything that could happen has been mentioned in the risk assessment and due to the nature of the sequence, there won't be too many risks involved because the only thing the actors are really doing is running down a corridor. Legislation covering use of materials. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) This legislation is there to protect workers and make sure that the equipment being used is used correctly. Part of the PUWER is that all equipment that is there for use is: - Suitable for the intended use. - Safe to use - Only used by those with the right training to use it - Accompanied by appropriate health and safety measures - Used for specific requirement.
With regards to PUWER, I know that the equipment will be safe to use because we will be using school equipment and that should be safe to use as many people use them in the sixth form and secondary school. They will also be suitable for the intended use as I have used the equipment before and the cameras and microphones work perfectly producing good quality video and sound. We know how to use the cameras and microphones that we are using and if we are struggling with them, we know people who know how to fix it. The equipment will be uses for specific reasons for example the wheeled tripod will be used for the running shots. With regards to the regulation governing hazardous substances, I think that everything has been covered in the risk assessment. There is the possibility that the actor playing the monster will be allergic to the makeup being put on them and that could cause a serious allergic reaction that could require hospital treatment. There is also one possibility that I didn't put on the risk assessment, it's that if there is a spray (deodorant or perfume), someone on the production team could be allergic to it and that could cause a serious issue. I didn't put it on the risk assessment because I feel it is incredibly unlikely and there is no spray needed in the production.
Assessing Viability
Timestamps Do you think everyone is safe? 00:00 Are the solutions to the risks realistic? 00:55 Will you have everything you will need? 02:34 Have you considered the costs? 03:06 Have you missed anything out in regards to permissions? 03:29 Could someone object to the finished film? 04:33 Do the production team know what they will be doing on the shoot? 05:40 Do you have any concerns about anyone? 06:26 Do you think your sequence will be realistic/believable? 06:49 Do you think your sequence would be fit for broadcast? 07:54 Will it look pleasing enough? 08:32 Will it be good quality? 09:28 Will the sound be ok? 10:29 Will the sequence meet the client brief and be believable to a paying audience? 11:52 Will everything cut together? 13:20 Have you thought how the end product will look? 14:18