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Copyright and Permissions For Footage

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Due to me not having access to certain people and equipment, I have considered using stock footage instead of getting the footage myself. For this, I sourced a clip from YouTube which is used in various different videos about Sunderland. I researched copyright and fair use policies. This was as follows: " Several exceptions allow copyright works to be used for educational purposes, such as: the copying of works in any medium as long as the use is solely to illustrate a point, it is not done for commercial purposes, it is accompanied by a sufficient acknowledgement, and the use is fair dealing. This means minor uses, such as displaying a meme, are permitted, but uses which would undermine sales of teaching materials are not performing, playing or showing copyright works in a school, university or other educational establishment for educational purposes. However, it only applies if the audience is limited to teachers, pupils and others directly connected with the activities of the e...

Pre-Production - Script

Here is my script, I wrote it on Celtx and separated each part into segments. I did this to give my documentary some structure, so I didn't get mixed up when recording. It's important to have a script, so I know exactly what I'm going to do. Every major film production has some sort of scripting, therefore I needed to do my own in order to remain professional. My script does not include my transitions and camera angles, I didn't include these on my script because I thought it would be unnecessary. Not to mention, I did this script mainly for reference, so I might not repeat everything word for word.  MY UPDATED SCRIPT WHAT CHANGED AND WHY Soundtrack Changes:  I decided to not use all I really want because I felt like it didn't fit the tone of the shots I had taken. It is a very festive track, and this documentary isn't very festive. I instead chose Lakey Inspired - Better Days because it was more fitting. I also decided to ditch Vaporwave Furret, because it...

Pre-Production - Storyboard

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Below is my storyboard along with the shots that I have taken to bring these drafts to life. These were drawn months before filming but I was able to successfully recreate what I had intended to shoot. The storyboard helped me visualise what I wanted the shots to look like as well as what kind of angle/shot size I would need to be able to successfully recreate them in real life. I think storyboards are a great way to communicate with your client and show them your ideas. Draft 1 - My Storyboard Implementing Sound into my storyboard For the intro and outro I will use music to string it together, I will use Hall of The Mountain King because it's a non-copyright track and it fits well with documentaries. For the next few shots I will use Lakey Inspired - Chill. I will use this because it fades nicely in the background and is also non-copyright. Whilst I'm transitioning into shots of the city I will use a piece of background music called All I really want, yet again I'm using a...

Pre-Production - Equipment List

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Provisional equipment list before obtaining said items and any add on's. Most resources will be obtained closer to filming time. Doing this list helps to prepare and organise me and my potential team before going out and filming. This way, there is no having to go back for forgotten items. For shooting in my house  Due to me having my own equipment, I am able to film at home with no problems. I have all the equipment I need to film the shots I need. However, I want to film out and about more this time. For shooting at Sunderland Bowl It might be hard to film with a Tripod outside, so I might have to film free handedly. I do have experience of this, so I should be fine. However I could potentially use my old Samsung Galaxy S8+ to get some extra camera angles of me playing on the machines. For shooting in Sunderland City Centre It might be hard to film with a Tripod outside, so I might have to film free handedly. I do have experience of this, so I should be fine. Plus I will have to ...

Pre-Production - Risk Assessments

These risk assessments are helping to identify what could potentially go wrong when shooting. This way, me and anyone I'm working with will be aware of potential hazards and ensure we carry out safe practice when filming. In identifying these hazards, I can also lower the risk of an accident occurring because of them. A lot of them are now trivial or low risk meaning that it is unlikely an incident will happen during these visits.  Sunderland City Centre - Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Template (Exemplar).docx from ElliotDaroczy Sunderland Bowl - Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Template (Exemplar).docx from ElliotDaroczy

Pre-Production - Location Scouting/Release

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The following are two documents that are partially completed. This was their status before going to the location. I will be filling the rest of the form with the relevant contact at Sunderland Bowl and Sunderland City Centre. This form allows me to prove that I have permission to film on the premises so that an issue does arise around filming on their venue, I can back it up with this. Upon attending Sunderland Bowl, I enquired whether permission was needed to film in their building. I was told that I was free to film as long as I didn't film anyone who didn't give consent. Of course, that meant that I had a green light to film and didn't need written permission.

Research - My Pitch And Feedback

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The following post contains my initial pitch for the Sunderland culture project, including my feedback and presentation. The pitch includes my initial ideas for my project and what they could like, a first draft of my target audiences and response to potential set backs. I also have included a timeline of my project and my shot ideas. Pitch.pptx from ElliotDaroczy So, here is a video I did of my pitch. I conducted a focus group and explained my idea and how I plan to make it. I talk them through my PowerPoint and get them to give their opinions on my project. I also asked the question on whether Sunderland enhances or restricts your creativity. I did this to get a better idea of what people think about my idea and whether or not I should change anything. This also improves my presentation skills. One of my clients really liked my research on Mackem slang, because thought it was relevant to the topic of Sunderland Culture. My clients also gave their opinions on Sunderland as an a...