Referencing / Bibliography

Here is a table of the sources we used to find our research information. This includes the link, the website name, what we used it for and what blog we used it for. 

Shot List

Updated Script

EXT. Bus Stop

Faye is waiting at the bus stop, a bus pulls up and she gets on.

FAYE(voice over)

This is me, probably the last time anybody ever saw me

INT.  Police Hallway Day

Suspects are sitting waiting to be interviewed

INT.  Police Interview Room / Day

Miss Rais is talking to the police

MISS RAIS

Who would do this to a girl like her?

INT. Councillor’s Office/Day

Faye is having her regular counselling session with Mrs Palmer, based around the other suspects.

MISS RAIS

So Faye, how are your issues?

FAYE

Fine.

MISS RAIS

Are you sure everything is fine?

INT.  Police Interview Room / Day

Finley is talking to the police

FINLEY

I wouldn’t let it go this far

INT.  Finley’s Car/Evening

Faye and Finley are sitting in Finley’s car and they are having a conversation which quickly progresses into a disagreement.

FAYE

So, what we getting for dinner then?

FINLEY

Get whatever you want

FAYE

Well what you having?

FINLEY

Dunno yet…

FAYE

Can you decide please

FINLEY

You decide!! Mum and Dad always put you first anyway…

FAYE

Do you know what……….

Faye gets out of the car and storms off as Finley drives away.

INT.  Police Interview Room / Day

Maddie is talking to the police

MADDIE

Weren’t me

EXT. Side Road/Day

Faye is walking down a side road.

Maddie approached Faye and barges her, pushing her up against a fence

MADDIE

Get out my way!

(Maddie pushes Faye up against a fence)

FAYE

I haven’t done anything

MADDIE

You’re here aren’t you?   MOVE!!

INT.  Police Interview Room / Day

ADAM

I couldn’t do this to her

INT. Faye’s Bedroom/Day

Faye and Adam are having a deep conversation in Faye’s bedroom

FAYE

You’ll always be my best friend

ADAM

What if I want more

FAYE

What if I don’t….

Adam gets up and leaves

INT. Mr and Mrs Browns House / Day

Mr and Mrs Brown are distraught that their daughter has gone missing and are currently speaking with two police officers who have been allocated to the case. 

MRS BROWN

So what are you going to do about this?  What is going to happen?

POLICE 1

We are doing all that we can

MR BROWN

Well it doesn't look like it!

POLICE 2

You've got to let us know if you hear anything

Blanka/Text-on-Screen

Police Officer is interviewing one of the suspects, as they believe that they are guilty.

POLICE OFFICER (Voice over)

Just admit to it.  We have all the evidence that we need to prove it was you….

Final Storyboard

This is our final storyboard. Since the first draft, our trailer has changed immensely which meant that our original storyboard needed to be updates so that the trailer matched with the storyboard. This is now the updated and final version of the storyboard although it does not include the text on screen, just raw footage.

Filming Schedule

Filming for 3rd Cut

 From our second draft, we received feedback that one of our scenes had bad audio from where we filmed outside and it was a windy day. We decided that instead of playing around with the sound, we would completely re-film this flashback scene as although it probably took more time, we felt it would be easier and discovered that a re-film would benefit the trailer a lot more.

As you can see, Georgia and Sabrina are operating the camera whilst I am starring in the trailer.




Here are some 'behind the scene' images of the filming process. As you can see from these images, we decided to try these scenes in two different locations. The photo here on the left, shows the two actors (myself and 'Adam') sat in 'Faye's Bedroom' which is actually Georgia's room. This location was the safest option as there was no effect on the sound quality, in fact the acoustics proved to be quite nice. On the right, you can see that we also filmed this scene in an outdoor area. This was also filmed in Georgia's back garden but we will claim it to be some kind of outdoor park or greenery if this is the location we choose to use. The risks we had to take with filming outside again was the wind. To avoid this as much as we could, we tried to wait until the wind had settles down for us to begin the recording.
However, it is likely that we will use the bedroom location as not only does it have better sound, it shows a contrast to our other locations where as we already have a scene that is based outdoors. When filming in the bedroom, we filmed from two different perspectives of the room to show the versatility of camera angles. This will help when it comes to [possibly] editing in this scene as it will allow s to switch angles so we are able to see the important parts of this scene. For this re-shoot, it did mean that we also felt like a re-write of the script was relevant as the first script dialogue for this scene didn't really add much effect to the trailer so we tried to make it more intense between these two characters to confuse the audience as to 'who did it?'. This script re-write will be posted when the third draft of the trailer has been edited together as we don't want it to be spoilt prior to the viewing.

Filming for the third draft was quite a rewarding challenge as it made us realise this is likely to be the last footage we ever record for this trailer as the rest of the feedback was related to the digital aspects that had been added in, not the actual footage. This was a nice feeling as we finally felt like we had a good piece of footage for this scene to add in.

In conclusion, we feel like this process went well and was extremely beneficial to us and the trailer. The next step will be to sit and edit for the third draft.

Second Cut Questionnaire Feedback

Here are some of the feedback forms we received. This proved beneficial to us as it allowed us to reflect on improvements maybe we didn't think about and see what they particularly liked about the trailer.

This feedback form was filled out by a teacher so that we could get some feedback that related to the exam board as well as for an audience member. 

We received this feedback form from a member of our media class. This was helpful as it meant they knew what we had to include and how difficult it is, but also provide advice on what they would do differently and how it bettered from the first draft.

This as also from a member of our media class. Again, this was helpful as it meant they knew what we had to include and how difficult it is, but also provide advice on what they would do differently and how it bettered from the first draft.

Again, this was from a member of our class. This also proved beneficial because we sat and watched it with them so we got written and verbal feedback but it also enabled us to see their reaction to the trailer as it was playing. 

This was from a member of our class. This also proved beneficial because we sat and watched it with them so we got written and verbal feedback but it also enabled us to see their reaction to the trailer as it was playing. They knew what we had to include and how difficult it is, but also provide advice on what they would do differently and how it bettered from the first draft.

Second Cut Questionnaire

This is the questionnaire we created to hand out to viewers of the second draft just so we could get an idea of what they thought. We also received verbal feedback that has been written up with how we plan to accommodate this feedback in our next draft.

Second Cut Feedback

The overall feedback suggested an overall improvement which is what we were obviously hoping for with it being a second draft. 

From our first draft feedback, we got told that the trailer could benefit from a change in music to create more of a dynamic within the trailer. However, when we showed the second draft where there was a change in music, we received feedback that the transition was not subtle enough and they said it felt like it revealed who committed the ‘crime’. Due to this feedback, our next draft of the  trailer will have a smoother transition of music and maybe a less dramatic drop son that no indication to who did it is revealed. 

Now we've added in text between the footage to add suspense an give the audience questions to think about, although they wont get the answers until they watch the film, the main part of feedback we received from this was that its liked and it looks good but the falling letters onto the screen doesn't really fit with the rest ion the trailer. To improve this for the next draft, we will re-evaluate what font we use to make sure it is gripping.

Another piece of feedback we received from our second draft was that the story line is still too clear. although the audience don't actually know who did it, they can guess as to what is going on. Also, they suggested that something more exciting and engaging happens that half implies what does happen but doesn't actually reveal the full ending so that it captures the audiences attention more. This presents us with a decision of whether we want to film new footage and edit it in or take out footage to take away some fluidity. 

Since the first draft, the conventions and the order does represent a trailer now more than it did before but the story is still a bit too fluid. One piece of feedback suggested that because of the voice overs, that the characters maybe have been introduced too much and that doesn't help when it comes to the storyline as it answers too many questions so the audience are able to follow although they shouldn't be able to this much. This will be discussed further, but we think the best solution will be to remove these voice overs. 

One other main piece of feedback we received, was the fact that in the scene where two characters are in the park, the audio is really bad because of the windy weather which therefore makes it hard to hear what the characters are saying. For a resolution, the best answer will be to complete re-film this section and possibly change the location so that sound wont be a problem.

From the re-ordering of the whole trailer and the jumbling up of scenes, we put the title after the release date. Feedback we gained from this suggested that the title not only needs to be before the release date, but it also needs to be seen a lot earlier in the trailer. 

Although we have the voice overs and we have non-diegetic music, it was put forward as a suggestion that we could add in sound effects to create more tension and dramatic effect for the audience to stay engaged. The feedback also implied that the trailer needed more ‘umph’ .

Overall, we are pleased with the feedback we have been given as it will help better the trailer and it also gets us being more creative with the footage we have. It allows us to reflect on our work and then make the improvements. The feedback we have received isn't going to be a challenge as its all relatively simple as we know exactly what we have to do now to improve it all. 

Editing and Re-Filming Process (2nd Cut)

Here is an image of Georgia during our second editing process. For our second draft there were very few chances that had to be come in order for it to improve. The main changes included: adding in separate blanc screens for the names of the actors/actress', moving the order around so that it looks less fluid and more like a trailer not a film opening, add some dynamics to the sound to create more of an atmosphere and re-film some shots because of the audio of the location we filmed in.

As a whole, this didn't take as much time as we thought it would. The re-filming took a couple of hours then all we had to do from then was sit at the computer working with the software and piecing the footage together to make it look good and cut out the parts that couldn't be used.

Although this second process wasn't as time consuming as the first draft editing process was, I felt that this one was more vital and it needed more attention to detail for this one. The vitality of this process sprung on me as it had to be an improvement of the first draft and we had to added pressure if making it better.

Another difficulty, was deciding what font to use for the different blanc slabs between footage that provide the audience with questions that they will want to know the answer to. Upon receiving feedback, it appears we have decided on the wrong font so this will be changed next time. Also, relating to the black screens with the text, we wanted to add text transitions especially with the names of the actors and actress' so that it was engaging and the name didn't just boring appear and disappear on the page.

A final thing we had to change was the order of the trailer. This became quite fiddly because of the added sound and then trying to re-match the timings of the footage, soundtrack and voice over so that it still matched. The reason we had to change this was because the feedback from our first draft said that it looked too much like an opening sequence although the footage, camera work and angles were really good, it was too easy to follow a storyline.

In conclusion, the second process of editing was quite fun as we knew exactly what to improve and we had a base to work with instead of completely from scratch and we had an idea of how it was going too look in the end. We will now be working on the third draft.

GUILTY SUSPECTS - 2ND Cut

This is the second draft of our film trailer. We tried to take on board the feedback from our first draft and implement this into this version. We will be doing the same process of making a questionnaire and gathering feedback from peers and other and then creating more drafts.

BBFC Rating Re-classified

Originally, we came to a conclusion that our film would be rated 15. However, since filming and having time to reflect on the footage we have, we decided that it would be more ideal to give the film a 12A rating.

Films classified 12A contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12 years old. Anyone who is under the age of 12 will not be permitted to watch the film unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.

MODERATION OF WHAT TO EXPECT:

DISCRIMINATION

Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.

DRUGS

Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.

IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR

No promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives. No endorsement of anti-social behaviour.

LANGUAGE

There may be moderate language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.

NUDITY

There may be nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet.

SEX

Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Moderate sex references are permitted, but frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.

THREAT

There may be moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences. Although some scenes may be disturbing, the overall tone should not be. Horror sequences should not be frequent or sustained.

VIOLENCE

There may be moderate violence but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and its depiction must be justified by context.

New Title - Font Ideas

After creating our first draft of the trailer, we decided that the title we had originally chosen ("Last Laugh") had no relevance to the piece we had filmed and edited together.
As we felt like it didn't fit, we decided that we were going to change the title and then get feedback from that. Having now received some feedback, we have decided to choose the title "Guilty Suspects". We felt like this title had more relevance to the plot and the genre.

The above image is a selection of fonts that we decided to create a questionnaire out of in order to select a font for the title that fits the genre of our trailer, but also looks aesthetically pleasing for us and our audience.

First Cut- Questionnaire Feedback

Here are some images of the questionnaire sheets we created to hand out to people in our class once they had viewed our first draft. Overall, we received the feedback we had hoped for with minimal criticism.

First Cut Feedback - Write up

First draft feedback

The main feedback we received from our first draft showed that our film trailer followed the conventions of the crime-drama genre we chose as everyone we asked guessed the genre correctly. 

The main negative feedback we received was that it looked a bit too much like a film opening as it was a very fluid plot. One piece of feedback we received mentioned that we should mix up some of the shots we have to create a few more enigma codes to the audience so that it makes them want to see more. Although, we were told that the shots we had were very good and we used a good variety of camera angles.

To make it look more like a trailer, we were instructed to add in blank screens in-between some shots to show the cast members and then add in bits from their scenes so that the trailer conventions are made clearer and we aren’t using the basics. Another suggestion was to add quotes that people had said about the film and add them in to make it more intriguing.

A comment made about the voiceovers we used was that we could mix up some of the order to make people ask questions that they won’t know the answer to unless they watch the film. This is what we want. Although she said the voice over was very good, she said this slight change will have more of an impact on the trailer.

Along with the other feedback, we knew ourselves that there is stuff we would like to re-shoot and change. For example, for one of the scenes the dialogue isn’t too clear as the sound of the car engine is overpowering. With regards to feedback of the sound, it was suggested that we used different music for some parts to show the different emotions that were being portrayed by the characters and to create different dynamics of the

trailer. One of the main reasons we wanted to re-film one of the scenes is because we can see the umbrella in the top right hand corner and it looks very unprofessional. We were using an umbrella to cover the camera as it was raining on the day of filming and we didn’t want to damage the camera and it interfered with the footage. 

Results of Title Font Questionnaire

This is an image of the three font ideas that were the most popular from the selection we stated in the questionnaire. The main reasons for their selection was that they felt they fitted the genre more. For the first (highlighted) answer, the only reason we recieved was because they liked the 3D effect. This then helped us narrow it down to the 2nd and 3rd (highlighted) options as we wanted it to be taken serious and have a better relation to the trailer.

As a group, we then sat down and chose from the two fponts we were left with and decided that the 2nd (highlighted) was better suited as it looks more professional and it is more suited for our genre.

Final Title Design

This is the final title font that we have chosen. We came to this decision through a series of questionnaires. This was a group decision and we chose this for many reasons, including: we feel the font fits the genre of our trailer, it looks professional and will draw the audience in.

First Cut Questionnaire Template

This is the template questionnaire that we will be handing out to people once we have showed them our first draft of the trailer.

Our Filming Experience

To get the best results from our filming, we decided to spread it out across multiple days which enabled us to spend a long time on each part to make sure it was of a high standard. We tired to film it in chronological order so that it made more sense to us and made it a bit easier to edit effectively.

Difficulties we faced were mainly trying to find a time when all cast members were free. We went with quite a large amount of cast members as we wanted to have many different scenes and different social groups involved. As some of our cast were external from our school, it created quite a challenge when trying to film sections of our trailer that required all members. 

Another challenge was the weather as on one of very few days we could all meet, it was snowing which meant other scenes may have to be re-filmed in order for no continuity errors to appear. With the snowy weather, it meant it was hard for the camera to not get wet so we had someone holding an umbrella over the top. The ground was also a slight incline which meant the tripod was slightly un-balanced so we had to position the camera to make it appear straight. 

We filmed in many different locations to try and make it more appealing for the audience and to show how much effort has gone into our filming process. Some of these locations include: a house, a car, a public road, bus stops, a counselor's room and a park. These locations were rather local which helped a little bit as it meant we were able to get there quickly and film then re-watch in a reasonable amount of time. 

Our overall experience of filming was rather quick considering the amount of time we had as we had a detailed schedule that we stuck too rather well. As a group of friends, we know how to work with each other but also how to make it enjoyable. 

Guilty Suspects - First Cut