Film%Project%Proposal%%

We%have%been%given%the%task%of%creating%a%short%movie%which%will%also%need%to%have%a%soundtrack%
added%to%it.%This%movie%will%need%to%consist%of%using%diegetic,%non>diegetic%and%Foley%sounds.%In%order%
to%do%this,%we%have%decided%to%work%in%a%group%of%4%and%we%have%decided%to%do%a%type%of%film%that%is%
freaky%and%has%a%lot%of%suspense%within%it.%
What%makes%an%effective%film?%
1.! Smoothness%between%scenes%>%In%order%for%the%film%to%be%effective%the%transition%between%
certain%scenes%need%to%be%smooth,%if%they%are%not%smooth%it%could%mean%the%audience%would%
become%confused%about%it%and%lose%interest.%But%also%when%a%scene%is%changing%to%the%next%
one%the%music%also%has%to%follow%in%the%transition,%especially%if%the%scene%is%completely%
different%to%the%last%one.%
2.! Perfectly%timed%sound%effects%%An%example%of%a%poorly%timed%sound%effect%is%that%if%we%have%
a%dog%within%a%film%and%its%mouth%moved%to%bark%but%there%was%no%bark,%but%the%bark%would%
come%4%seconds%after%when%the%dogs%mouth%is%closed.%This%isnt%good%because%it%proves%the%
fact%that%the%bark%isnt%generic%but%also%it%shows%that%the%film%has%been%badly%produced%and%it%
can%lose%the%essence%of%suspense%if%it%a%horror%film.%
3.! Music%to%fit%the%theme%%In%our%case%we%are%creating%a%horror%film%so%the%music%would%have%to%
link%to%that%genre.%This%type%genre%has%a%creepy%aspect%which%would%involve%instruments%such%
as;%Violins,%Electronic%pads,%Bass%Drum,%Deep%Bass%and%low%frequency%trumpets.%So%if%a%horror%
film%has%instruments%such%as;%Acoustic%Guitar,%ukulele,%flutes%and%steel%drums%it%would%give%
the%song%a%summer%vibe%and%this%wouldnt%make%sense%to%a%horror%genre.%When%it%is%a%correct%
music%genre%which%fits%with%the%film%it%creates%a%really%good%feel%to%the%film.%
4.! Structure:%Beginning,%middle%and%end%%The%film%needs%to%have%a%strong%structure%as%it%can%
help%within%the%story%of%it%but%also%make%it%entertaining%to%the%audience%as%it%shows%that%the%
film%has%been%properly%planned%and%it%is%a%good%film.%By%having%it%structured%it%is%also%better%
to%the%producers%as%they%will%know%what%they%are%doing%for%that%certain%section,%either%the%
beginning,%middle%or%end.%
If%our%film%project%has%these%points%within%it%and%done%
correctly%then%it%will%be%an%effective%film%which%will%be%
entertaining%to%our%audience.%
Storyboard
The first step for creating this short film was to draw a
storyboard which we will use as a guide when we start
filming. The idea behind this is that the film follows a
structure and means we will avoid repetition and have
complete control over what we are filming.
Resources
Firstly, we need to make sure that we have all the
resources and props we need for the film. These are
cameras (using our phones camera), clown suit & mask,
scare masks and realistic make up such as fake blood
and even face paint can be included in this.

Filming plan
Once we have all the resources, we will head out to a small forest which we have chosen to
fit the theme of the short film to assess the best places to film it, consider health and safety
aspects and danger points. Doing this before we start to film means we can gain or lose any
ideas and see if it will work which will save time when it comes to filming and means the
process will be smooth.
The first part we will be filming is the start of the film where a girl is walking through the
forest we will be filming her feet and then slowly bring the rest of her body into focus. As she
is walking through the forest we will add foley in when we make the soundtrack for the film
with twigs snapping and leaves crunching to add the soundscape of the film. The next phase
of the film is that the camera will extend to the back of them and there will be no face shown
to add to the dramatic, horror theme of the film. The girl slowly turns round and stops dead in
her tracks as the clown comes up behind her. There will be a brief conversation between the
girl and the clown which makes the girl even more scared as the clown will talk in a strange
voice followed by an evil creepy laugh.
The clown will never run and chase the girl, he will only walk calmly and we will use clever
filming and editing it to make it appear that wherever the girl goes, the clown follows her
without even seeming to move very far. The camera will flick to person they're looking at and
the girl will start walking fast, then into run and then comes up to a tree and the clown jumps
out of no where unexpectedly to both the audience and the girl to scare her. The girl runs the
opposite way then stumbles over a stick/tree stork. in fear and ends up falling down.To end
the film dramatically there will be a scream that echoes out and a shot of the clown walking
away carrying a weapon with blood on it and the girl will be lying dead in the middle of the
forest.
Editing
We will make sure we film around 15 minutes of footage so that we can pick out the best
parts and cut it down so it fits between the 5 and 10 minute time limit. Once the filming is
complete and we have chosen the best parts we can then start to edit it thoroughly in iMovie
making sure it is in chronological order, it fits the storyboard and the transitions between
scenes and camera angles is smooth.
Creating the soundtrack
After the editing is completed we will export the movie from iMovie and import it into Logic
Pro X, extracting the audio and get to work on the soundtrack for the film. We will make sure
the soundtrack fits the theme of the film. We will overdub speech, use foley and use Logic
and Massive sounds to create a soundscape. We will use a variety of instruments such as
violins, electronic pads, heavy bass and heavy kick drum. The idea for the kick is that there
is a filter applied to it to make it a sub kick so that the audience really feel it as if someone is
playing a kick right in front of them. One thing we need to be aware of when creating the
soundtrack is if there is any speech, when we overdub the speech it needs to be in-sync with
the film creating a realistic effect.
The purpose of a professionally made soundtrack is that the audience connect with the film,
feel like they are completely emerged in the film and the soundtrack sets the tone for the
film. If the soundtrack doesn't fit the theme or sound effects are in the wrong places or the

wrong sound effects are chosen, it will mean the soundtrack does not fit with the film
properly creating a poor resulting film.
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Health and Safety

When filming our short film there are many health and safety aspects that would
need to be taken into account. When filming we need to be safe and make sure that
no injuries are caused.
One of the health and safety measures that would need to be taken into
consideration would have to be the fact that we are filming in the woods and there
could be many hazards around. One of the hazards would be sticks and roots, we
need to make sure that no sticks and roots are around on the floor. The reason that
this needs to be looked into is because if there is a stick on the floor someone could
trip over it and then this could cause an injury. This is the same with roots, if roots
are sticking out the ground when the cast members are running then they could trip
and hurt themselves. To prevent this from happening we can make sure that we look
over the area that we are going to film in and check that there aren't any sticks or
roots around that can cause hazards, if we are in an area that has any sticks then we
can change area or move the sticks away.
Another health and safety issue could be the weather. If we are filming in rainy
weather then the ground could be slippy and muddy, this could mean that if we are
filming a scene where there is running the actor/actress could slip on the mud and
hurt themselves. As well as this if the weather is too hot then the actor/actress could
overheat. Also if the weather is cold then the cast and crew will need to where
appropriate clothing, as they would be standing still a lot of the time and even in mild
weather conditions they could catch a cold. To prevent this from happening we can
bring warm cloths with us all the time when filming, also we could check the weather
forecast before filming so that we can see whether we would need warm clothes or
not.
Additionally, a third health and safety issue could be time. If we are rushing to finish
filming, then hazards could be caused. This is because if we are rushing then we
could not be paying attention to surroundings and people could take more risks. To
prevent this from happening we need to make sure that all the planning and prep for
the film is done quickly so that we have enough time to film properly, therefore
reducing the risk of injuries.
A fourth health and safety hazard could be the time of day in which we chose to start
filming. For example, if we are filming at night we need to make sure that we bring
lighting with us so that we can see around us because if we cannot see where were
going then we could trip or run into something. To prevent this from happening we
could make sure that we are filming in the day time or make sure that we bring lights
and torches with us.
Furthermore, another hazard could be bags and coats lying around. If we are
bringing bags and coats with us and we leave them in the way of us film or the

actor/actress, then they could cause a trip hazard. To make sure that a hazard isn't
caused we need to ensure that all our bags and coats are put away and arent lying
around, or put far away from us.

Timeline'
26th%April%%week%1%
Start%by%discussing%ideas,%
including%what%genre%the%
film%will%be,%where%we%are%
going%to%film%it,%and%how%we%
are%going%to%do%it.%Once%we%
have%that%we%will%look%at%
short%films%and%film%trailers%
of%the%genre%we%choose%for%
some%inspiration.%%

27th%April%%week%1%
More%detailed%planning%will%
commence.%This%includes%
drawing%up%a%short%story%
board%to%help%us%out%when%
we%go%out%and%film%as%well%
as%finalising%where%we%are%
going%to%film.%Get%together%
props%for%the%film%making%
sure%they%are%appropriate%
for%the%theme%of%the%film.%
Considering%any%health%and%
safety%aspects%as%part%of%the%
planning%process%(e.g%not%
falling%in%a%lake)%
3rd%May%%week%2%
4th%May%%week%2%
Editing%the%video%will%
Still%working%on%the%video%
commence.%This%will%be%
making%sure%that%the%
done%using%Final%Cut%Pro%
transitions%between%scenes%
which%is%an%upgraded%
is%smooth,%the%best%takes%
version%of%iMovie%with%more% are%used%and%that%the%
options,%more%effects%and%
effects%applied%are%in%the%
will%give%the%video%a%much%
right%places.%We%also%will%
more%professional%look%
need%to%make%sure%the%
which,%in%turn,%will%result%in% scenes%are%placed%in%the%
a%professional%product.%
correct%order.%
th
10 %May%%week%3%
11th%May%%week%3%
After%the%video%is%complete% Once%the%sound%effects%are%
and%the%audio%is%extracted,% recorded%and%put%in%the%
we%will%then%start%acting%on% right%places%we%will%then%
the%ideas%we%came%up%with% record%the%voices%and%get%
in%week%2%and%putting%them% them%edited%properly%
into%practise.%The%main%
making%sure%the%voices%are%
sound%effects%will%be%
synced%up%properly%with%the%
recorded%today%and%put%in%
visuals%whenever%there%is%
the%correct%places.%These%
speech.%After%this%is%done%
include%whispers,%water%
we%will%start%adding%to%the%
dripping,%leaves%crunching%
soundtrack%over%the%top%of%
and%screams.%%
this%adding%substance%and%
atmosphere%to%the%film.%
%

28th>29th%April%%week%1%
Filming%commences%at%
Brooklands%Lakes,%Dartford.%
We%will%select%the%best%
places%to%film%considering%
health%and%safety%aspects%of%
the%area%if%there%are%any%
lakes%or%logs%lying%around%in%
the%forest%where%we%film.%
Another%thing%to%consider%is%
other%members%of%the%
public%when%they%see%the%
character%holding%a%weapon.%
5th>6th%%week%2%
Start%thinking%about%ideas%
for%the%music/soundtrack%to%
match%the%visuals%while%the%
video%will%be%finalised.%The%
original%audio%will%be%
extracted%from%the%video%
ready%to%start%producing%the%
sound%track%for%the%film.%
12th%%13th%May%%week%3%
By%this%date,%all%of%the%sound%
effects%and%voices%will%be%
completed%including%the%
editing%of%those%key%aspects%
of%this%project.%The%
soundtrack%will%be%in%the%
middle%stages%making%sure%
that%the%tempo%changes%
accordingly%with%a%change%of%
pace%on%the%visual.%We%may%
have%to%include%weather%
effects%where%appropriate%
too%to%make%the%film%
realistic.%

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17th%May%%week%4%
The%film%will%be%complete%by%
this%date%including%the%visual%
editing,%all%sound%effects,%
speech,%and%the%entire%
sound%track%for%the%film.%
This%will%commence%the%
start%of%the%directors%cut.%
We%will%start%this%by%writing%
up%a%script.%This%will%be%
thoroughly%done%making%
sure%we%cover%all%aspects%of%
analysis%and%justification%of%
how%and%why%we%did%
everything%in%this%project.%
%

18th%May>%week%4%
We%will%record%the%speech%
for%the%directors%cut%on%this%
date%and%have%all%of%it%
finished%so%editing%can%
commence%the%next%day.%
This%will%be%relatively%easy%
recording%it%scene%by%scene%
as%it%was%written%the%
previous%day%so%when%it%
comes%to%editing%it%will%be%
simple%as%they%will%be%in%the%
correct%order.%

19th>20th%May%%week%4%
On%the%19th%the%editing%of%
the%directors%cut%will%be%
started%and%completed%in%
the%same%day%so%we%have%
the%20th%to%upload%allowing%
for%time%if%there%are%any%
technical%issues%when%it%
comes%to%uploading%our%
work.%There%is%a%potential%
that%the%file%size%could%be%
too%big%to%upload%at%first%so%
we%may%have%to%allow%time%
to%compress%the%files%too.%