Monday, 26 January 2015

LO 4: Pitch

LO 4: Sample Script for Steel Reel

Example Script
We wrote a section of script from our pilot episode. There will be sentences that we will plan to say during a show, but generally the show will be unscripted while we discuss and review films. The general theme of the episode is our top picks of the best films from the last year and also a feature on the local film scene

Radio script
Name of production: The Steel Reel Podcast
Presenter names: Harry Swallow, Jake Dungworth and Lewis Leversidge   

Presenter names
Dialogue/ FX/ MUSIC information

Intro music then goes to the jingle that introduces the podcast and then we go from one to the other introducing ourselves
  1. Lewis:

Hi, I'm Lewis;I'm with my fellow hosts Jake and Harry and this is our brand new podcast dedicated to the world of film, The Steel Reel Podcast.
 In the show we will review, talk about and discuss the film industry in general as well as have our own special “Steel Reel countdown” of our top 10 favourite films of 2014.
  1. JAKE:

But first (PLAYS Pulp fiction theme)
  1. Harry:
(10 seconds into song, volume reduces) 
Lets take a look at updates on the local film scene.
As some of you may know, Sheffield plays host to the annual DocFest, drawing in crowds of thousands from critics to renown acting talent.
  1. JAKE:

Michael Palin is set to make an appearing, hosting a Q&A following a film screening of The Meaning of Live, documentary featuring the 5 remaining cast members of the uproariously funny, Monty Python who reflect on their live shows of 2014.
  1. Harry:
The screening and Q&A will take place at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre on Wednesday, June 10. For tickets, priced £15, see sheffdocfest.com
Moving on, lets get straight on with the Lad's top 10 pick of the best of 2014; Jake what was you film of 2014?
  1. JAKE
Over the last year, I think I've seen some of the greatest movies of this decade; an absolute highlight was Brad Pitt’s Fury it had Oscar worthy performances. 
  1. Harry:

I missed Fury, but all I've heard are great things about it. My film of 2014 just had to be X-MEN Days Of Future Past. Followed closely by Guardians Of The Galaxy and Captain America: The Winter Soldier 
  1. Lewis:

I really enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy as well as The Babadook, I believe the film has revolutionized horror films and definitely raised the bar for future horror films to come.
9.Jake
You would not catch me watching anything like that! Just the trailer left me cowering for days. (ALL Laugh) Okay, so Harry; what made X-MEN your film of the year?
10.Harry:

I liked it because of the subtle mixes of tension and comedy, something they seem to be doing a lot these days with big blockbuster action and hero films. When it's done right it makes for a great film an I think they pulled it off perfectly; Days of Future Past had some real top notch acting.   
11.Lewis:

Yes. I agree, the only downfall for me was the look of the Sentinels; but the costume and make-up as well as the graphics were top notch
12.Jake

Oh yeah! Jennifer Lawrence's character Mystique has never looked better. Makeup and costume on this production has really been quite exceptional.

Feedback and Feedforward for Practice Presentation

Review
By using this feedback, we will be able to better prepare for our final presentation. Generally, we just need to enhance the detail spoken about the legal and ethical considerations we must take if we were to produce each idea. I will condense the presentation into fewer words and add supportive imagery, as our audience felt the presentation was too text heavy. It has been suggested that we should bring a greater focus on the local film scene as well to fit with Sheffield Live!'s community theme; so we will plan a special 'Sheffield' episode where we could interview local film talent from directors and actors to students and film critics. Finally, we need to mention where each respective show would fit into Sheffield Live!'s broadcasting; what time they would be broadcast and what their particular market position would be.

Friday, 23 January 2015

LO 3: Sample Audio for Manter

Embedded Audio

For our Manter idea, we chose music that reflected the comedy and informal chat; so the relaxing lounge 'elevator' jazz music fit appropriately. We looked at soundtracks that were available royalty free, meaning we do not have to pay license fees for the use of the music in our show. However for this particular theme, there is a Music Broadcast Licensing Fee of $28 we must purchase in order to broadcast the music as the Theme song for Manter over the Radio. All details can be found on this website.



This one minute extract includes the chosen music as well as example dialogue:

Monday, 19 January 2015

LO 3: Meeting Minutes

17/12/2014 Meeting Agenda
1.       Apologies – All Present
2.       Roles in the Team – Jake (Admin), Lewis Leversidge (Production plan), Harry Swallow (Manter)
3.       Content of the pitch/idea – Manter (Podcast), Steel City Pod (Music and Talk Podcast), Steel Reel (Film Podcast)
4.       Deadlines – 5th of January 2015
5.       AOB


Distribution:
·         Lewis Leversidge and Harry Swallow, post to Blog
Minutes

Agenda Item
Discussion
Action
Deadline
Selected Idea
Decided to present ‘The Steel Reel’ Film Podcast and ‘Manter’ podcast as our strongest ideas


Focus on Steel Reel as this is what we are deciding to make


Material Creation
Create Logo for Steel Reel
Jake
5/01/15


Script for Steel Reel
All Team
12/01/15
Audio Sample for Manter (Comedy Bedding music)
Harry (Internet)
5/01/15
Questionnaire
Jake
7/01/15
Content and Rationale – Selling Point
Harry (Manter), Lewis (Steel Reel)
12/1/15
Presentation Method
Prezi – Functional and Easy to create
Jake (Steel Reel Half), Harry (Manter Half)
14/1/15
Admin Roles
Production Schedule
Lewis
5/1/15
AOB
-


Monday, 5 January 2015

LO 3: Planning Materials

Production Plan

Date/Week
Activity
Time Required
Resources required
Person(s) responsible
Deadline
On Schedule (y/n)
Completed Date
5 November
Mind maps
2 Hours
MAC, Power Point, Bubbl.us
Group
12 November
y
y
5 November
Mood boards
2 Hours
MAC, Google Search, Photoshop
Group
12 November
y
y
5 November
Summary doc
1 Week
MAC, Word Doc
Group
12 November
y
y
24 November
Treatments, Market gap,
3 Week
MAC, Treatment template, Word Doc
Group
18 December
y
y
17 December
Meeting Minutes
1 Hour
MAC, Word Doc
Jake
18 December
y
y
24 November
Production plan
1 Hour
MAC, Word Doc
Lewis
18 December
y
y
17 December
Job roles                     
30 Min
MAC, Google Search, Blogger
Group
18 December
y
y
5 March
Production Schedules
1 Hour
MAC, Production Schedules Template
Jake
11 March
y
y
23 January
Audio Sample
1 Hour
MAC, Google Search
Group
26 January
y
y
26 January
Sample Script
2 Hours
MAC, Word Doc
Group
26 January
y
y
26 January
Feedback Questionnaire
1 Day
MAC, Email
Jake and Harry
26 January
y
y
26 January
Presentation and slides
2-3 weeks
MAC, Prezi
Group
15 February
y
y
25 February
Evaluation and future developments
2 Weeks
MAC, Blogger
Group
11 March
y
y