Rough Film

Note: This is not the preliminary video, but the rough attempt at the film.

Editing Software

After looking through my footage, I have decided to use iMovie as the software I use to edit my footage. This is because in my film I have not planned any scenes that would require special effects of any sort, that would require software like FinalCut for example to incorporate. All I really feel I need is shot transitions such as fade outs and the ability to add sound over the top of the footage, both of which iMovie can do aptly, so because of this I feel iMovie is perfect especially as I have previous experience of using it.

Filming Analysis

A major problem I found with the filming of my movie was the location. As the main characters of the movie were scientists, the most preferable location I could have used would have been a laboratory. But after some enquiries, it was clear that I would not be allowed to film in any. In the end I used a computer room from a local school as the large amount of technology in the room meant it looked science related at least. Other problems I encountered after uploading the footage was there is some very noticeable camera jolts in the first scene I filmed which was not noticeable to me when I was watching the film back on the video camera. Also due to the cooling systems in the room I was filming in, there is also slight humming audible during most of the scenes.

Some continuity errors also became apparent after I uploaded the footage, such as a large difference between the time showing on a clock and some minor wardrobe differences. I hope these will be able to be fixed with good editing, or some re-filming if necessary.

Planning: Film Storyboard

Note: This blog would not allow me to upload the scanned images of the sheets that were in in Microsoft Word, so these images are taken from photos of the sheets leading to a decrease in quality.

Planning: Location for Film

Ideally I would have liked a laboratory, but this was not possible, so this computer room at a local school is what I chose. As you can see it has a large amount of technology in it, which is heavily realted to science, so the actors can appear to be working. There is also a space where they can stand up at address each other. I will try to minimise dirtect shots of the wall on the left as it contains work form the school that would look out of place at close inspection.


This corridor will be where the janitor will be sweeping when he overhears the conversation. The door at the far end on the left of the shot has glass windows at it's centre which will be perfect for the character to look through to spy on the scientists. The long corridor also is a means to show him escaping after he is discovered.

Planning: Props

• 2 laboratory coats
• 1 pair of glasses
• computers
• a broom
• cleaning trolley
• wallet

Planning: Casting

In order for me to organise this fairly easily, I will use actors that I am familiar with and are therefore around my age. I know people who attend drama lessons and I am going to attempt to use them in my film. The main character for the opening part of the film will be a male and I will need two extra actors to play the scientists, those would preferably be one male and one female, but it does not matter if they are both male either.