LO2: Footage in the style & conventions of chosen genre

Having looked at this short documentary in LO1 I decided to look at it in terms of the codes and conventions I would need to create my own film within the genre - one of these conventions was title graphics to introduce the beginning of the film and also Introduce the viewer to the concept of the short film. 

The example shown above from 'Sheffield , another angle' shows the title graphic on a piece of footage however I believe that the letters get somewhat lost in the detail of the shot making the title harder to read, that being said I do like the fact that the documentary is set geographically for the viewer from the offset showing the location name and then a scene within that location . I personally chose to put my title graphics on a plain black background due to the editing of the first shot, I wanted the beginning of my film to match the tempo of the music therefore I used transitions such as the cross dissolve to go from shot to shot , I used this on the first shot which took the viewer into a scene of the peaks which I believe segregated and puts focus on the actual footage as opposed to the graphic design.

As done by the producer of the 'Sheffield , Another angle' documentary , I too put the title of my production as my title graphic as this aids the viewer into establishing what the short film is going to be about due to the play on words with 'peak' - as identified it could have been beneficial to make this a part of one of the shots however I think the simplicity of it becomes the genre.

In my treatment I stated that I wanted to show the raw natural beauty of the Peak District whilst also staying true to the conventions of the genre, the footage within my film was carefully planned and I too like the producer of 'Sheffield another angle' wanted to show not only how we use the area as a society but the animals who call it home too. These shots are similar in terms of subject however due to equipment constraints my shot isn't as sharp as that of the example - that being said I do believe that my shot displays more meaning as I feel the shot given by the example is strongly colour edited which gives an unrealistic expectation of what the Peaks look like on a day to day basis . On a standard day in the Peaks there is likely to be cloudy weather due to its all terrain landscapes and valleys - I believe this shot is a fair representation of that also it shows the nature in its raw form without strong colour editing.

Documenting animals and landscapes is another convention of a documentary within this genre as it shows the area as you would find it should you visit , this could possibly inspire those who haven't visited to go or even those who have , to make it a repeat visit to see these stunning views and wildlife which are uncommon within the city.

A documentary relies upon establishing shots to carry meaning and to 'document' the areas mentioned within the film , I believe drone shots are an effective way of doing this as did the producer of the example documentary . I took inspiration from the shot above showing the vast expanse of moorland and thought of potential ways I too could do this . Using the drone I planned flights across the peaks which show not only the different activities you can do such as hiking , dog walking , climbing and cycling but to show how vast the expanse is as I believe the peaks are often misinterpreted as one singular location.

 Seeing things from an aerial perspective is not something we get to do often therefore it think this will help engage a young , adventurous target audience as I am potentially showing them something they have never seen before. This also shows the intricate details across the moorland which are made for our gratification for example the footpaths which are used regularly by hikers , walkers and cyclists.

To signify the ending of the clip , I put in a title sequence which stated the name of the producer/director and then important thanks to people who contributed in any way to the making of the film. This is something which I saw as a convention in this genre as it provides a definite ending for the viewer , this is a nice way to round off your footage and show the work which has gone into it by crediting the people involved. I too chose to use a bold sans serif font so that it is easily readable and clear to understand by the audience. On the final scene I used the same editing technique (cross dissolve ) and a dip to black to fade out as I did to fade in at the beginning , I also used the same font style which creates synergy throughout the video whilst also showing consistency within the planning of the product.

LO3: Final Film

LO2: How meaning is created in the creative media

How meaning was created:

Creating meaning through in my short film was down to the shots which were constructed and how they portrayed the Peak District, my main focus within my work was to stress how the Peaks are a place of astounding natural beauty - and although the area is a short journey from Sheffield city centre , as a generation we do not engage with it enough to help preserve it for years to come and future generations. I wanted to ensure that the peaks were shown in a new and exciting fashion therefore I used drone shots to show the area in a way that most won't have seen before - this shows the audience the raw natural beauty which this location has to offer and not just that but the mirage of experiences it can present. 

I chose to have narration throughout my short film as this is a convention of the genre , however this helps to bring meaning also through the passion which the narrator talks about the peaks with - By giving facts , figures and personal experience it gives the viewer the compelling urge to go and visit as these are things which are often over looked when driving through on the way to big cities or on a commute. The script also had written in a section about students which appeals directly to the young 16-24, when they associate their age group with what they can see on screen for example people laughing and joking and enjoying activities , they are more likely to relate to the footage - hence creating meaning.

Overall I believe that through the shots that I have gathered for my final production that I have effectively created the right meaning , that the Peak District is a stunning location not far from our city centre - the whole production focusses around this showing insert shots of road signs pointing toward the city centre and then finally after the end credits a scene of the Sheffield sky line.

LO4: Evidence of focus group

I presented my short film to my target audience to gain some feedback to see if my production had met its requirements this sample of audience are 18-24 year olds within the C2DE demographic with a small disposable income therefore may benefit from being made aware of the free activities that the peak district has to offer. From this experience I received some feedback which identified some of the strengths and weaknesses of the product I made however most effectively showed how the product has met my intended requirements.

Strengths:

I asked the target group what they thought the purpose of the short film was and they unanimously stated that they believed it was to 'inform' the audience of what was available to them in the Peak District . The word 'inform' to me suggested that they were confident to be learning something from the footage which is a key convention within the documentary genre they were also able to tell me which activities they thought the video was promoting and one member of the group was also able to tell me that they thought it was an effort to get the younger generation more interested in their surroundings by using a more fast paced running.

I was also informed from the feedback that the audience thought the drone shots were an interesting addition as they get to see the peak district from above which may not happen otherwise 'this gives another perspective on the countryside' I was told. The feedback also states that the soundtrack was well thought out and fit the content.shown on screen.


Weaknesses:

One of the identified weaknesses from my focus group was the audio , one of the members of the focus group told me that the audio still had a slight echo despite the editing to try and rid this - this would be something I could have worked on if I had more time and better resources I would have potentially been able to improve the quality of the audio. Another weakness identified through the feedback from the target audience was that the film could have displayed a wider variety of clips and shown some more of the mentioned locations and activities which were spoken about during the narration. Due to time constraints it wasn't possible to visit all the locations mentioned in the script however should I have chance to improve upon the product I would consider looking for local events which are held in the Peak District such as fell running , the Eroica and paragliding.

LO3: Applying appropriate visuals and applying audio effects

AUDIO EDITING:

I dragged the main audio from the editing panel from the cache into the audio tracks , choosing a multitrack layout so that I was able to see which sounds were layered on top of one another . I created two separate tracks to keep my files organised , one for dialogue and one for music - this meant that whenever I was navigating the edit I was able to jump directly back to whichever section I needed to through dragging on the horizontal bar to the bottom of my work station. The different sections were each defined by separate colours - this meant that if one of the assets was out of place , I was able to identify this and return it back to its audio track which helped me stay organised. I then began to divide the audio up into useful assets which could be matched to both the soundtrack and footage, to do this I used the razor tool , I was then able to cit sections from he audio where there was dead air making the narration seamless and professional.

When listening to some of the audio clips, they sounded lost beneath the vocals in the soundtrack - I searched for an instrumental version of the song however one wasn't available therefore I needed to work with the quality of audio I had available - I then selected the dialogue audio and increased the dB reading to maximum so that it could be heard clearly and defined from the song. In some areas I had to physically cut the music track using the razor tool and then turn down the sections audio using the same slider - then when putting back into Premier , I could create a separate track for the song which played beneath so that it wasn't as clear that the song changed volume.

Because of the facility the audio was recorded in, there was some slight echoing on some of the audio recordings - these couldn't be fixed by basic correction therefore I selected the effects panel , navigated to noise reduction and then into the adaptive noise reduction. I then changed the preset from default to De-reverb and altered the sliders until the effect was audible. 


















As with the fading intro to the footage , I decided to fade the audio in too , this could have been done in Premier Pro however you have much more control over the period the effect takes place for. I did this by dragging the key frames which are shown by little grey squares - dragged the square to the right which in turn creates the yellow arch on the audio track as shown .

When the arch meets the top of the audio track , the song reaches full volume and levels out - this again can be controlled by the slider as shown above.

Video Editing 

To introduce the beginning of the film as per convention, I created a title graphic using a pre made graphic available as part of the Adobe Premier pro , I then added text to the graphic which I wanted to appear one sentence at a time , I did this by layering the graphics on top of one another and then using the tip to black effect which blended straight into the background of the title graphic, these gentle transitions were created as to work with the soft instrumental intro of the song.

This editing technique wasn't used on the example piece that I looked at as a part of LO1, however I thought this would be a nice way to introduce the serenity to the beginning of the film before the more lively aspect begins once the musics main body kicks in. I also used cross dissolves throughout the short film which also also have this calming effect throughout, this helps with the flow of the visuals however when the more energetic scenes are shown with people taking part in outdoor pursuits, I decided to do more harsh , jump cuts to the beat of the music as to engage the audience particularly those who are younger which is one of the most important things to me as I mentioned in my treatment as the main aim was to younger people more engaged with their local environment.

This edit took place primarily on the drone shots however was one of the most important to ensure the running of the short film, when putting the clips into Adobe Premier I was made aware that some of the clips were either too short or too long - by slowing the footage down you receive a smoother looking shot and more lengthy shots can become tedious . The clips which were effected by this I right clicked upon and then selected the drop down panel called 'speed/duration' I then either sped up or slowed down the the clips . This was a possibility do the the clips being shot in a high frame rate therefore they could be slowed down without looking staggered.

LO3: Editing decision list

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LO1 : Script

EXTERIOR HOUSE PLANTS SCRIPT:


EXT : DIGETIC BIRD SOUNDS
EXT: CARS PASSING

Narrator: The Peak District is little over ten miles away from the busy town centre of Sheffield, although neatly tucked away by the towering buildings and busy roads the city has to offer, it continues to thrive quietly on the outskirts offering a cultural and adventurous escape to those willing enough to venture out into the moors.

NON DIGETIC SONG BEGINS TO PLAY: The Sam Chase , in a perfect world
//NON DIGETIC SOUND FADES
EXT: Song dips to allow noise of gushing waters through


Narrator: The Peaks offers a vast range of outdoor pursuit opportunities from hiking through the quiet   countryside surrounding Chatsworth House to fell running or paragliding in the quiet town of Castleton, which not only boasts breathtaking views and cultural heritage, but also some of the UK's most popular tourist attractions such as The Blue John Cavern.

NON DIGETIC SONG CONTINUES: The Sam Chase, In a Perfect world
 // NON DIGETIC SONG FADES

Narrator: It is not only Castleton which gets a high footfall in the peaks however, just 13 miles south west from Sheffield lies the quaint market town of Bakewell which in recent years has received a great amount of publicity surrounding its central bridge which has become littered with 'Love Locks' as a sign of a couples union.

NON DIGETIC SONG CONTINUES: The Sam Chase, In a Perfect world
// NON DIGECTIC SONG FADES

Narrator:

For years people have utilised the peak district for many a hobby , the most impressive of these being climbing , the peaks hosts some of the best conditions for climbing in the Uk meaning people travel from all over the Uk to locations such as Burbage and Stanage edge.

NON DIGETIC SONG CONTINUES: The Sam Chase, In a Perfect world

DIGETIC : CLIMBERS TALKING ABOUT CLIMBING THE ROCK AT BURBAGE

Narrator :

The peaks one the  years have become a hive for student activities , from days out to educational trips which help the younger generation truly appreciate the geographical splendour which is right on their doorsteps.

LO2: Following safe working practices

Having completed preproduction safety documents such as a recce and risk assessments, it  was clear to see where caution needed to be used to prevent injury and promote a safe working environment - the most prevalent of these being the safety of both the drone pilot and those in the vicinity whilst the aircraft is in use. 

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is the drone we used to film the content for the short film – CAA Rules and Regulations state you : Must not fly above 400ft/120m, must not fly further than 500m from the take-off location, must not fly within 50m of buildings and people not under the control of the drone operator, must fly within line of sight of the drone at all times, must not fly within a 15 mile radius of commercial airspace, must not fly over crowds of more than 1000 people or large gatherings, must only fly within the time scale of 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.  
Safety of participating models must be thought about in depth, this includes locations where persons may come to harm such as traffic congested areas or remote locations without assigned footpaths. 
All equipment used must have recently passed PAT tests to ensure the safety of both the videographer and participating models . In addition to this, equipment must be used in a safe and appropriate manner (tying down loose cables ect) to prevent unnecessary harm. 
Whilst using RC drone, to alert people in the area of its presence and to avoid damage to equipment or harm to public – display warning signs at a reasonable distance to drone takeoff and landing locations. 

How this was followed:

The target here in red shows the drone take off point, this was chose as it Is little over 250 m from the face of Burbage which is one of the main locations which featured within my short film. Because of the remoteness of the location and no events scheduled for the dates of filming , there was highly unlikely to be crowds of more than a thousand people - there were people within shots however operating the drone I ensured that it stayed at a safe distance at all times as to ensure the safety of all crew. The line of flight for the drone as shown by the red line does not intercept any of the surrounding A or B roads which means that there is no chance of distracting drivers. This area in particular is not home to any livestock therefore there was no chance during this flight that I would be causing distress to any local wildlife/animals. 

The time at which I filmed was not in within the 30 minutes before or after sunrise which could have potentially caused complications with the piloting of the drone - the which the filming took place was pre meditated to suit the needs of the climbers on set as well as for the drone . The windspeed on the day was below 10MPH therefore safe for flight - flying in strong windspeed can cause disruption to the aircraft therefore contingencies were drafted in case of this.

LO4: certificate classification

The British board of film classification deals with the regulation of all film products, they are given a rating based on the content they contain whether that be strong language , violence , sex or drugs. These products are based on a scale of ratings from U - 18. These are determined by a set of standards which are scrutinised over as to ensure no product is falsely classified which could potentially lead to harmful material being shown to an impressionable audience. Below are the age ratings which can be given to a media product and what they must not contain as a result:

Universal:

• A U film must be suitable for audiences aged over 4, this can be particularly difficult to regulate however as it is dependent on each individual child as to what may or may not upset them
• A U film must be based around a 'positive framework' which often is a moral conclusion to a disequilibrium , aimed at teaching children a lesson in life - any physical violence, horror or crime must be met with a reassuring counterbalance.
• Aspects such as strong language would not be present , with only infrequent cases of mild bad language should be used. There should be little reference to sex or nudity and if so it should be innocuous as with drink and drugs to suit the preschool aged audience.
• Children are highly impressionable therefore imitable behaviour must not put children at risk and should be shown to be clearly disapproved of.

PG:

• A parental guidance film is aimed at an older child therefore should no way cause upset or worry to a child aged around 8. It is at the discretion of the parents to let a child watch a PG films as there may be some scenes which could be potentially distressing to some children.
• Children are allowed to watch these films unsupervised however parents are advised to regulate their own children viewing habits based on their emotional competency.
• Sexual activity may be implied but not shown outright as with nudity. Mild language may be used however not frequently as this could result in the film being classified as a higher age rating
• Some scenes of violence or threat to the main character may be present however should not be prolonged for more than necessary (this is dependent on the context and genre of the film however)

12/12A:

• A 12 film isn't suitable for an audience under this age however a 12A film could be potentially based on the views of the parents - this means that they have the authority to let their child watch the film in cinemas as long as they are accompanied by an adult - this is common with series films such as Star Wars , Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises as they are aimed at growing with the child however are based on fantasy which is a popular genre with children.
• There may be scenes of drug usage however should in no way glorify the usage or give instructional detail on how to prescribe them.
• Moderate language and sexual references would be accepted however should not be over dwelled upon however intentional , frequent crime gestures may be rejected and classified at 15.

15:

• Nobody younger than 15 is able to view a film of this classification within a cinema with or without parental consent , it is an offence to purchase and supply media to a child of this under this age regardless of the circumstances.
• Drug usage may be shown however should not endorse drug abuse in anyway, sexual content may be referenced and shown however shouldn't be shown in detail - there may however be nudity in context especially if the product is educational.
• There may be strong language and in some cases very strong language however this should not be frequent.
• Dangerous and imitable behaviour such as suicide , self harming or hanging must not dwell on detail or be instruction as with drug usage.

18:

• An 18 film is strictly only suitable for adult audiences.
• Adults are free to choose their own entertainment therefore violence , drug abuse , sex , nudity and strong language can be used throughout however it should be reflected upon by the viewer as to whether they think the content is suitable for them
• Any strong scenes of sex may be regulated to an R18 which connotes that there are very strong images of sex within , these are often included in sex works such as pornography.

R18:

• R18 films are only to be shown in specially licensed cinemas or supplied to licence sex stores.

Due to my film being a documentary it is unlikely that there is going to be any content within it which would be unsuitable for a younger audience. There are no scenes of violence , sex or use of strong language as the videography is for documentary and educational purposes only. Should my film be sent for classification by the BBFC I am to believe that it would return as a U as there is no content which would mean that it could be placed into any of these higher ratings. Should I have created a horror or thriller film , it would be likely that it would have to be classified around a 15 due to potential mature themes. Some documentaries can be regulated differently depending on the nature of the subject they are talking about , for example a documentary on crime may be classified as a 15 or even shown after watershed as a way of ensuring younger more impressionable audiences aren't watching.

LO1: Crew and Actor Call Sheets

LO3: Producing an offline edit

This offline edit shows all of the usable footage which I plan to use in my documentary. There are a variety of shots which are representative of the genre I am working within being documentary - there are wide open shots of landscape which document to the viewer how vast the Peak District is and how people use it (climbing). There are also other pieces of footage such as the bridge of locks within the centre of Bakewell which require narrative which shows how the footage has been filmed with a potential narrative in mind. These are the unedited clips straight from the camera fitted loosely to the chosen song which in the editing process needs cutting to the beat in order to keep a un beat and energetic feel to the video which is important as the main purpose for this video is to get people involved in what the Peak District has to offer.

The shots include people part-taking in activities such as climbing, dog walking , hiking , bouldering and cycling which shows how I have taken my planning material and acted upon it during the production process - these clips will be trimmed down using the razor tool in Adobe Premier to make them quicker , I may even increase the speeds of the shot to make it a bit more fast paced an suitable for my target audience.

I have filmed on two separate days to get an accurate representation of the Peak District therefore some of the footage seems more misty than others , I am not going to remove this during the editing process as this shows how the Peaks change daily and how this adds to the exploration of the area - Bouldering is an activity which is usually done on an overcast day as it improves the conditions for climbing , this will show how I have researched into the lifestyles of those who use the Peak District and the activities which you can take part in.