Unit 16: Video and Editing

Techniques
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Pre-Production Booklet for you Dramas

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Mood Board

Locations

Props List

Sound Table

Recording and Editing Equipment

Production Schedule

Script

Storyboard

Call Sheet

Script
The Runaway
Written by Harry Dodson

13th October 2015

FADE IN:

1. EXT: Pavement, road side - Day

Split screen:
Left side of screen:
A teenage boy [Levi] is walking home from school listening to
music through earphones [Played over the clip].
Right side of screen:
Laurence, Levis best friend is also taking a similar walk
home.
Both of them arrive at their own house and walk through their
door at the same time as each other.
The right side of the split screen is cut off [Left with
Levis side]

2. INT: Levis house - Day

Levi takes out left earphone whilst walking up stairs [Music
is only on right and tinny] Then a few seconds later removed
the right earphone and he enters his bedroom [Sound is very
quiet and tinny].
Levi throws his bag down on the floor and takes puts his
earphones on his desk. He then plugs the AUX cord into his
phone and listens to music on his speaker. He falls back on
his bed in relief and stares at the ceiling.
FADES OUT:

FADES IN:
Song has changed
Levi stands up and removes his phone [Music cuts out abruptly]
He then continuous to walk downstairs. He walks into his
kitchen and starts making a sandwich.

Door opens
Levis dad walks in through the door, holding a can of beer
Levis Dad (O.S):
Levi, what are you doing?
Levi takes his food and walks past his dad without making eye
contact and starts walking up the stairs.
Levis Dad (O.S):
What do you think youre doing?
Levi stops halfway up the stairs and turns around slowly
Levi (O.S):
Am I not allowed to eat food in my own house or something?
Levis Dad (O.S):
No, not until you start paying rent and actually doing some
work around the house instead of just sitting in your room
doing nothing.
Levi (O.S):
And when do you ever do work around the house? Youre always
out getting drunk.
Levis Dad (O.S):
Dont you dare talk back to me. Get out of my house. NOW!
Levi (O.S):
Happily Dad.
CUT TO:
3. INT: Levis Room

Levi packs his things in his room. He gets a bag and throws it
on the bed and packs some clothes and a sleeping bag.
Levi [Text message to Laurence]:
Come and meet me at the park in 10 minutes.
CUT TO:
4. INT: Laurences Room Evening
Laurence sitting in his room as he receives the text message
and replies.

Laurence [Via text]:

Sure
CUT BACK TO:
5. INT: Levis House - Evening
Levi receives the text message from Laurence and walks out of
his house.
CUT TO:
6. EXT: Park Evening
Laurence is sitting on a swing when Levi arrives
Laurence (O.S):
Whats happened?
Levi (O.S):
Nothing.
Laurence (O.S):
Why have you got your bag with you?
Levi (O.S):
Im running away. Im going to stay in the woods for a couple
nights.
Laurence (O.S):
Are you crazy?

Levi (O.S):
Yes. So are you. Come with me.
Laurence (O.S):
No way! You know what happens there Its not safe.
Levi (O.S):
You really believe all that? Fine, Ill go alone. See you
later.
Levi starts walking away
Laurence (O.S):
No wait Ill come with you. Youre not safe alone.

Levi (O.S):
I knew you would
CUT TO
7. EXT: Woods Evening
The couple arrive at the woods and walk a bit.
Laurence (O.S):
Youre crazy, you know that right?
Levi (O.S):
I know
Levi throws down his bags and sits down, Laurence then sits
down shortly after
Laurence (O.S):
Im regretting this already, this place is creeping me out and
Im freezing.
Levi (O.S):
You can go if you want
Laurence (O.S):
What? And leave you here alone? No way!

Levi (O.S):
Well dont feel trapped. Youre free to go whenever.
Laurence (O.S):
Okay Did you hear about this place? I mean with what really
happened?
Levi (O.S):
No, Ive heard different things from everywhere but I dont
believe all that possession shit.
Levi starts setting up his sleeping bag and sits down on it
Laurence (O.S):
Well apparently there were these two guys that came here and
camped one night. They decided to go to sleep and when one of
them woke up, the other person had disappeared. After that
nobody-

Levi (O.S):
Shut up Laurence. Im sleeping now. Ill see you in the
morning.
Laurence (O.S):
Sorry Ill stay up and look out.
Levi (O.S):
Okay whatever. Night!
Levi lies back and goes to sleep.
FADES OUT
FADES IN
8. Levi wakes up and looks around. Laurence is nowhere to be
seen.
Levi (O.S):
Lorry, stop playing games. Where are you?
Levi gets no response

Levis phone rings, he looks down at his phone to see that its
Laurence calling. He answers quickly.
Laurence (O.S):
Levi Its behind you. Dont turn around.
Levi turns around to see Laurence, Possessed
CUT TO BLACK

Storyboard

Picture 1: Introduction: Camera following Levi from the back, with jump cuts in
between until he walks through his door. Split screen will be used here, as on the
right side of the screen, Laurence (Levis friend) will be walking. The right side of
the screen will have Levi walking home. Both the clips will have similar filming
techniques to make it seem as if the clips are copied on both sides. This will be
played for about 1 minute.
Picture 2: This scene will have over the shoulder shots and close ups. This scene
will only be about 30 seconds long.
Picture 3: This scene is where Levi is packing his bags to runaway. There will be a
over the shoulder shot and middle close-up shot of him packing his bags. There
will also be another panning shot from further away.
Picture 4: In this scene, there are multiple different camera shots used. When
Levi is walking towards the swing, which Laurence is sitting on, the camera
follows him once again. Then the camera uses shot reverse-shot
Picture 5: Picture 5, they arrive at the woods and the camera is following from
behind, shots from in front and every angle. Over the shoulder shot, long shot,
shot reverse shot etc.
Picture 6: Levi can\t find Laurence. Shot of Laurence from every angle again,
similar to picture 5. But at the end, a shot from the front, showing Laurence in
the background and he turns around. Then the screen cuts to black.

Mood Board

Type of room/area:
Location Address:
Henley college
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
RG91UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley train station

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

There will be a lot of natural light

although the trees around the area will
block a bit of light from getting
through.

Film after 3 when the leaf later is not

blocking the light. . Hand held light will
be used or be added to the film to allow
the cameras pick up all the detail and
characters in scene

The fact the location is outside means

that artificial light will be hard to
transport as well as use.

Sound Information:

Solutions:

There are no roads nearby, however

there are sport students nearby so
noise will be created.

Film during lunch or when there is not a

class using the field.

Power Information

Solutions:

No outside power source

Hazards

Solutions:

As the shoot is in a wood, there will be

loads of tripping hazards such as
rubbish and fallen trees/ branches.

Move all tripping hazards.

Type of room/area:
Outside
Sunken garden
Location Address:
Henley college
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
RG91UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley train station

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Natural light covered by trees so only

small light streaks are able to go
through the trees.

Film after 3 when the leaf later is not

blocking the light. Hand held light will
be used or be added to the film to allow
the cameras pick up all the detail and
characters in scene

The fact the location is outside means

that artificial light will be hard to

transport as well as use.

Sound Information:

Solutions:

The college is nearby so there will be

students make noise as well as a drive
way close by.

The best way to avoid these problems

would be to film during lessons when
most students will be in class. Also
shoot in in the middle of the day to
avoid cars leaving college and making
noise.

Power Information

Solutions:

No outside power source

Hazards

Solutions:

The location is surrounded by collapsed

walls and steps. These can be a
tripping hazard as some of the bricks
could be in the middle of the location.
There are also low branches which
could get in the way and make
someone off balance.

Before filming map out where the

camera will be and go then clear the
areas around there so that it is safe to
film but does not change the location
enough to make it not suit the theme of
the film.

Type of room/area:
Outside
Grass area connected to
college.
Location Address:
Henley college
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
RG91UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley train station

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Lighting is clear with nothing blocking

the light.

Shoot on a cloudy day as the theme is

horror so sunlight is not needed. Hand
held light will be used or be added to
the film to allow the cameras pick up
all the detail and characters in scene

However the building and surrounding

trees will create shadows. The fact the
location is outside means that artificial
light will be hard to transport as well as
use.

Sound Information:

Solutions:

The college is nearby so there will be

students make noise.

The best way to avoid these problems

would be to film during lessons when
most students will be in class.

Power Information

Solutions:

No outside power source

Hazards

Solutions:

Abandoned gym equipment located in

the area, this can be dangerous to
people as it is heavy and sharp.

Avoid using that area while shooting

and leave the equipment to be in the
background.

Type of room/area:
Outside
Brick wall in woods
Location Address:
Henley college
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
RG91UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley train station

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Natural light covered by trees so only

small light streaks are able to go
through the trees.

Film after 3 when the leaf later is not

blocking the light or film at night with
artificial. Hand held light will be used or
be added to the film to allow the
cameras pick up all the detail and
characters in scene

The fact the location is outside means

that artificial light will be hard to
transport as well as use.

Sound Information:

Solutions:

The college is nearby so there will be

students make noise as well as a drive
way close by.

The best way to avoid these problems

would be to film during lessons when
most students will be in class. Also
shoot in in the middle of the day to
avoid cars leaving college and making

noise.
Power Information

Solutions:

No outside power source

Hazards

Solutions:

The location is surrounded by collapsed

walls and steps. These can be a
tripping hazard as some of the bricks
could be in the middle of the location.
The ground is uneven so loss of
balance is a possibility

Before filming map out where the

camera will be and go then clear the
areas around there so that it is safe to
film but does not change the location
enough to make it not suit the theme of
the film. Also film low to the ground to
avoid being effected by the change is
gradient.

Type of room/area:
Out side
Abandoned pool
Location Address:
Henley college
Sat Nav details (Post
code):
RG91UH
Nearest Train Station:
Henley train station

Lighting Information:

Solutions:

Area is surrounded by trees to light can

get into most places but not all. The
fact the location is outside means that
artificial light will be hard to transport
as well as use.

Film at midday to make sure the light is

not stopped by trees around the edges
of the location or as with film is a horror
movie the scene can be set at night
and will use artificial light. Hand held
light will be used or be added to the
film to allow the cameras pick up all
the detail and characters in scene.

Sound Information:

Solutions:

The college is nearby so there will be

students make noise as well as a drive
way close by.

The best way to avoid these problems

would be to film during lessons when
most students will be in class. Also
shoot in in the middle of the day to
avoid cars leaving college and making
noise.

Power Information

Solutions:

No outside power source

Hazards

Solutions:

The location is surrounded by collapsed

walls and steps. These can be a
tripping hazard as some of the bricks
could be in the middle of the location.
The ground is uneven so loss of
balance is a possibility

Before filming map out where the

camera will be and go then clear the
areas around there so that it is safe to
film but does not change the location
enough to make it not suit the theme of
the film. Also film low to the ground to
avoid being effected by the change is
gradient.

PROPS LIST
Production Name: The Runaway
Producer: Harry Dodson

Item

Script page

Description

Actor/location

Bag

1-4

Large black
bag, big
enough to fit
stuff to run
away with.

Sleeping bag

1/4

Warm and
small enough
to fit in the
bag.

Harry Levis
bedroom

Earphones

Average,
earphones.
Apple
earphones or
similar.

Harry Walk
home/house

Speakers

Loud, but
music will be
edited over, so
it isnt tinny or
bad quality.

Harry Levis
bedroom

Harry - Levis
bedroom

Notes
Used for
school and
emptied for
other things
Put into bag
and taken out
in page 4 of
script

Sound Table
Production Name: The Runaway
Producer: Harry Dodson

Sh
ot

Action

Descripti
on of
Sound

Diegetic/non/die
getic

Atmosph
ere
created

Earphon
es music

When
earphone
s are
taken
out,
audio on
left side,
then
right

Diagetic

This
makes
the
viewer
feel like
theyre in
the scene
more

Bang

Loud
bang, cut
to black.
Suggests
end

Non-diagetic

This is
used as
more of a
jump
scare. To
create
tension

Eary
soundtra
ck

Long
dark,
horror
like
sound
effects in
the
backgrou
nd

Non-diagetic

This is
used to
create
tension
and to
get the
viewers
attention.

Music

Played in
backgrou
nd of
first
scene

Diagetic

Used to
get the
viewer to
understa
nd what
kind of
teenage
Levi is.

Recording and Editing Equipment

What equipment are you using to film?

Include make & model

Camera: Iphone 4

What software are you using to edit on?

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Include a screenshot

Day:
Time

Scene

Evening

Evening

Evening

Evening

Evening

Evening

Shot
Description
Following Levi
from behind.

Location

Characters

Art
dept/props
Earphones

Costumes

BrightwellCum-Sotwell

Levi

Following
Laurence
from behind.

Henley

Laurence

OverShoulder,
Close-ups,
Shot reverse
shot
Follows
behind, shots
of walking
from angles.
Long shot
etc.
OverShoulder,
Close-ups,
Shot reverse
shot
Follows
behind, shots
of walking
from angles.

BrightwellCum-Sotwell

Levi
Levis dad

Henley

Levi
Laurence

Average
clothes

Henley,
Gainsborough
Wreck

Levi
Laurence

Average
clothes

Henley,
Woods

Levi
Laurence

Average
clothes

Beer can

Notes

Average
cloths

Follows until
enters house
and closes
door.

Average
clothes

Follows until
enters house
and closes
door. [Played
beside shot of
Levi]

Average
clothes

Long shot
etc.
Morning

OverShoulder,
Close-ups

Henley,
woods

Levi
Laurence
(Possessed)

Average
clothes

Call Sheet
Production: The Runaway
Client Information:
Location: Henley-On-Thames/Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell

Cast and Crew:

Harry Dodson
Connor Wright
Kailon Wheatley
Grant Ollenbuttel

Role: Phone Number:

Levi/Camera/Direct
or
Laurence/Camera
Camera
Levis Dad/Camera

Production Requirements:

Other Information:

Brief: