Problems with the editing process!

So far I have encountered one major problem with my project, the camera file format seems to be incompatible with imovie. This has caused a huge delay in the editing process, I have tried many resources and programs to try and convert the files to one that is compatible such as MOV, but all attempts have currently failed. With this in mind I have decided to tackle the blog until some further solution is found so I can actually get my project done! Three hours trawling through the internet, blogs, and forums and nothing to show for, I ask, why are the files incompatible in the first place!

Dates for filming

Okay I have prepared pretty much for filming this weekend (3/4th of March 2012) This does seem to be a very late date but other coursework and commitment problems with actors and what not have delayed the project. It should all be filmed if weather permits, hopefully it shall. Booked actor, got props, got camera/tripod, got location and times, printed off script for the actor and briefed him on how he should feel and act already to get him in the zone, instructed that he wears not old and shabby but old and formal clothing. All is ready!

Audience Feedback-Ancillary task

Film Poster- Average mark would be 6/10, mostly positive feedback but a lack of information was the main critic. I will most likely add a production company, release date and maybe a few actors but I do not want to draw attention away from the centred image. Most film posters use the names as a selling incentive for those famous actors that have huge fan cults. I do not have that luxury so I deterred from using the names of the actors for a reason. It is not a selling point as it features low budget actors, I firmly believe there is no need for the actors names but I will include the addition of the production/film company producing the film.
Positive feedback

• "Really effective imagery, clever how the text is integrated on the chair"
• "Very relevant, effective black and white"
• "Strong independent image, thought provoking"   

Constructive criticism 

• "In need of a more writing, production company, website etc..."
• "Needs more information"
• "There's a white strip at the bottom, doesn't look like it should be there"

Film Review- Just like the poster the average mark was around the 6/10 mark. Once again mostly positive feedback, could use maybe some background colour as it is white. I agree with that, but it is hard to get a colour that fits the formal angle I have tried to approach. Most people have also recommended columns, but for some reason I chose to challenge the normal conforms most film reviewers adopt. But if it is seen as a necessity I may be forced to listen to the positive feedback and change it for the authenticity of the piece.

Positive feedback

• "Good layout, black and white trend works"
• "I like the font of the title"
• "Smartly broken down in to neat and concise sections" 

Constructive criticism

• "For the purpose of authenticity, columns are necessary"
• " The black and white is a tiny bit bland, maybe some colour?"
• "The title of the magazine should be bigger" 

Poster final version

Final Film review

Scene sketches

I have decided to sketch some of the scenes to give me a rough feel of what I want. This should help me and make me more prepared when I come to film it, hopefully it will turn out like I envisage but my drawing does let me down a little bit.






Hanging scene

















Suitcase on the bed












Dropped off at the halfway house













Looking outside to see the kids











Finding the rope in the shed

Change to the script (Idea two)

Okay I have made some relatively substantial changes to my script of Breaking Point (Idea Two). These changes consist of:

• The narration will begin as usual, but with the image of a black screen, it is either the build up with images of him as a kid, or just straight into the shot of the taxi driving off leaving the character at the halfway house. It will then cut to a shot of the man throwing his bag on the bed and the door closing. The man takes a big deep in and out. He will then turn to open his bag to hear this faint sound of children playing, it will get louder until he reaches the window to see three little girls playing in the back garden, then the voice of a man and a women talking and kissing. A  shot back to the man looking out of the window, closes his eyes opens them again to a (POV) shot to seem them disappear.  It will fade out to a wide angled shot of a park, the man will slowly enter the shot from the right wearing a bright orange vest. He has a part time job cleaning litter from parks for his probation. That same sound of children will appear, he will look to the playground to see children playing in there with the same man and women. Then there will be a wide angle shot where the family disappear with him still in the frame. It fades out again, narration kicks in, its opens to the old man walking out of the shop with what seems to be a rope in the bag. Then fades to the house, as you seem him pull up his tie, dressed in a suit he steps on to a chair. Then a shot of him reaching for the rope hanging from the ceiling. It slowly works down his body until you see him shack the chair and it tip over. An outside shot of the man from behind hanging... fades out. To see the same taxi drive off, with a new man standing at the drive way.