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After multiple complications due to the COVID-19 virus, and the nation going into lockdown as per government rules, we managed to complete the final product. The video is shown below: Looking back at what went well, I would say our team coordination and communication was our strongest point. As none of us have ever workedContinue reading “Final Film & Evaluation”

Transgression Edit Plan

  -Narration Script  -Part 1 (Introduction) This is Jack, He was found in Birmingham and now lives with the west family. Some say black cats bring bad luck. But for jack, it was luck that saved him, and from a chance encounter his life was changed forever. (15sr) -(Title drop: Crossing Paths)  We don’t know where jackContinue reading “Narration script”

Here is a rough draft of a shooting script we have worked on. FINAL SHOT LIST Jack interacting with cat scratcher, playing with toy(s), playing with camera, eating his food, chilling on the sofa, walking around the house, interacting with other cats Establishing shot of house Shots in the park Shots outside Shots outside aContinue reading “Shooting Script”

Title: Crossing Paths  Treatment: 27/2/20  Part 1 – Introduction   Beginning is a shot of a cat’s nametag, in which then moves to revealing the subject of the documentary, Jack the adopted cat. Narration of Jack’s owner will immediately start after the first few seconds which establishes his background as a stray cat and how he fits inContinue reading “Treatment”

Attached below are the participant information sheet and risk assessment.

After no luck with getting in contact with the RSPCA, Liam, Evie and myself decided to think of plan B. Our new idea is based on a strayall-black cat called JACK. Jack was a stray found during a snowy winter in 2015 by the West family. He was checked over by the vet and takenContinue reading “Idea Update”

Following my initial idea to involve wildlife within this module, I have decided to base my documentary on the RSPCA and the hardships they face as a charity fighting against animal cruelty. I want to explore their challenges, introduce animal victims who suffered from animal cruelty, and then finish off with the way they plan/areContinue reading “Idea Pich”

In today’s lecture we explored the rule of four. A documentary must have the following: Strong story – classic 3 act structure but not necessarily in that order Strong character – screen presence is a quality that has to be nurtured Strong imagery – visuals and audio liberated but in unison Strong journey – aContinue reading “The rule of Four”

In today’s lecture we explored different styles of documentary. This is essential for me to have an understanding of when planning my own documentary for this module, and any future documentaries I work on in the future. Nichol’s 6 Modes of Documentary Poetic Documentary Instead of using traditional linear continuity to create a story structure,Continue reading “Documentary Modes”