Sunday, 31 January 2016

Directions: Pre-Production- Costume Design

COSTUME DESIGN For this project, it is very important that I get the costume design right. Below I have listed my plans for costume design. Walter White: In my chosen scenes Walt has an overall dark theme. Both scenes are heavily linked to death and murder. At this point in the show, Walt is turning...

Directions: Breaking Bad- Directors & Style

All hail the king (of TV drama) During its original run, Breaking Bad stood out because of it's great storylines, great characters and great visuals. These elements were very unique, especially the visuals. Breaking Bad had it's own style. When I redirect my scenes I need to keep it's unique style...

Saturday, 30 January 2016

Directions: Pre-Production- Script Breakdown

Now I have a completed the script writing process, I can begin to breakdown the script into sections to help with the pre-production process. Scene 1- LOCATION/SETTING: Inside Walt's Car/Outside Gus Fring's House. Late Afternoon CHARACTER(S): Walter White ACTION: Walter arrives outside Gus Fring's house. He hides his gun, puts his hat on, and prepares to kill Gus. After exiting his car,...

Directions: TV DRAMA 2

As part of my research process for the directions unit I have chosen to look at The Walking Dead (2010). My main reasons for choosing it are because I am a fan of the show and it's style, and because it is produced by the same network (AMC) as Breaking Bad (2008). A poster for the current season...

Directions: Pre-Production- Risk Assessments

I recently visited both of my chosen locations and noted down possible risks so I could fill out my risk assessments. These assessments have to look at all the hazards a cast and crew could face, all the way from minor ones to major ones. LOCATION 1: Jayar Car Parts. SCENE(S): Scene 2 Whilst on location...

Friday, 29 January 2016

Directions: Directing Workshop 2

For our second workshop with Steve Finn we looked at directing a script. Directing Workshop 2 We began the workshop by looking at a script that, apart from one line of action at the start, only had dialogue. We started by reading it through and then asking ourselves some questions about the characters....

Directions: Directing Workshop 1

As part of this unit, we spent some time with Director Steve Finn, who taught us everything he knows about being a Director. Steve has worked on numerous programs, but has spent most of his time directing Eastenders. Below are my notes from the first workshop. Steve Finn Directing Workshop...

Directions: Editing & Sound Design Task

For this lecture we looked at editing and sound design, two things a director has to think about carefully when creating a film. Editing We began the lecture by looking at directing the edit. We focused on: Continuity editing- Predominant form of editing style in narrative film and TV. Taking discontinuous shots and creating a continuous flow. Montage Theory- Used in early Russian cinema. Four...

Directions: Props

In my chosen scenes there are a few important props that I needed to get hold of. To ensure I didn't miss anything, I created a list of props, using my scenes and script to find out what I needed. Props List On the list I wrote a description of the prop, how it is used, and what scene it appears...

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Directions: Final Cast

Casting for this project was very important. The actors had to look the part and they had to fit the personalities of the characters they were playing. After spending some time looking through the applications I received, I have chosen these two guys to play Walter and Gus: WALTER WHITE: Philip...

Monday, 25 January 2016

Directions: Breaking Bad Opening Titles

For my project I really want it to feel like it is a proper episode of Breaking Bad. To make it feel more real I wanted to use the Breaking Bad opening titles as a way to start my film off, like an episode would. However, I didn't just want to use the normal titles; I wanted them to have my name on them. So to do this I used After Effects. In After Effects I imported the original opening titles and...

Sunday, 24 January 2016

Directions: Pre-Production- Mood Boards

Here are some mood boards to give you an idea of the style I am going for when I redirect my two scenes from Breaking Bad. Scene 1: Scene 2: In these mood boards I have included images of: Sunsets Suburbs Car interiors Electrical Pylons Car parks Industrial Sites Metal Fences Overgrown...

Directions:Pre-Production- Script Changes & Draft 2

After reviewing my plans for this project, I have decided to make a few changes to my script: Change 1: I have decided to remove Gus's bodyguards from Scene 2. The reason I have done this is because I want Gus to seem more vulnerable at the start of the seen, before he works out what is going on....

Directions: Final Location Choice (Scene 1)

Recently I visited my chosen location for scene two to take photos and fill out risk assessments. My final location for scene two is Ursuline Drive in Westgate-on-Sea. The Location I have chosen this location because I feel it has a similar vibe to the one used in the original Breaking Bad episode,...

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Directions: TV DRAMA 1

BETTER CALL SAUL As part of my research for the directions unit I have decided to look at Better Call Saul (2015). My main reason for choosing it is that, because it is a spinoff of Breaking Bad (2008), it is very similar in terms of writing, directing & editing. This means it influences my...

Directions: Script Feedback

Recently I received feedback on the first draft of my script for 'Joshua Jones Directs Breaking Bad': "Nicely written out script. It's very very detailed, so that will be key that you get that kind of coverage to pull out the emotion and drama of it. Sound design will be VERY important... The night scene in will be tough to film - so think how you can do this with limited light. Also, be...

Directions: Final Location Choice (Scene 2)

Recently I went to my chosen location for Scene 2 to take photos and fill out risk assessments. My final location for scene two is Jayar Car Parts in Broadstairs. I have gained permission to film here on my chosen dates. Location Contract The Location. Unlike the original show, I am not shooting...