SET DESIGN FOR THE LOUNGE

Set designers create the overall look of a theatre, television or film production. In the film and TV industry they are often known as production designers and in the theatre as stage designers.

Typical responsibilities include:

• reading scripts
• producing plans, drawings and models of sets
• preparing estimates of set costs
• liaising with directors, producers, costume designers and lighting/sound staff etc
• managing budgets
• viewing possible outside broadcast sites
• planning
• attending rehearsals/film takes
• meeting with and commissioning set construction companies
  

During set design we had to paint the floor due to the colours which would reflect the show. The whole set was black and red these colours stood out well. whilst preparing for the set I also had to design the logo. I was told a little to late however i still managed to pull through.

 

I used a foam board and printed out the title 'THE LOUNGE' on A4 paper and cut out the letter of the foam board. The foam board would then go on the pillars so it can light up.

This is the process of how I cut around the letters. I used a blade and a wooden board at the bottom.

VISION MIXING

Vision mixers cut the camera shots together in any show that is recorded on multiple cameras. This can include studio shows and outside broadcasts, whether pre-recorded or live. They sit next to the director in the gallery and operate a vision mixing desk. They cut and mix between shots, play in taped items and overlay graphics, all on the instructions of the director.

After completing the logo design for 9 hours we did not use it for the studio :(, however the crew was a little unprepared due to pressure and other reasons. there was also little time for set designing which maybe the reason we never used it.

INVISIBLE SCARS

Official Draft

A tale of two best friends who come to terms with the issue of love, faithfulness and mature hood with guilty conscience trapped between them. 

Rose Robinson is a 26 year old mother who lives with her child grace. Her high school crush Tom Robinson who became her husband and the father of their child. Tom is currently at war in Afghanistan fighting for his country whilst Rose and Grace continue their life without him but yearn to meet him. Tom writes letters to Rose about his experience and how much he misses her and the family. 

This story will be presented using the family’s atmosphere and surroundings. There will be a series of different events which will be evidence for the death of Tom Robinson and how Rose and Grace Robinson cope with the loss of Tom. Secondly we plan to include archive footage at the beginning of the film to show Tom at war in order to give the audience a shot that will start the story off for them. Since the piece focuses on the mother and daughter and her best friend who builds an unbreakable bond it will make the viewers aware of how the situation has changed them and how their life has changed. The camera will follow her surroundings especially Grace and James (friend) who will slowly build a strong relationship. Compiling these images will allow the viewer to picture how one man changed their life. Finally, towards the end the two friends Rose and James develop an attachment which gradually leads to a kiss. Rose pulls away and reminisces about Tom. As Rose tosses and turns in her bed she sees Tom in front of her and as James cleans the kitchen Tom appears right beside him. They are both left with a guilty conscience.

This story is important for me to capture, not only to get a good grade but to tell a story that will comfort the audience but to also challenge myself to do something different. While this drama presents many new challenges it is also an excellent opportunity, one that I wish to take advantage in the near future.

Maximum 10 minutes. We intend to keep the extract short and simple because it will have a storyline which will be fast due to the shots progressing the idea of what happened before and what is happening now in the drama. We will also be using archive footage to show Tom at war. A mock trailer will also be included to shower my module leaders and outline of what the story is about.

The target audience for this project will be young adults the film will include different characters from different backgrounds. This is because we live in a multi cultural society and we want to include that sense of modernity. The plot of the story will reflect a young man who has left for war, and his best friend comes back to see him but finds out he is dead. Meanwhile, he finds himself comforting his best friend’s wife and child and begins to develop deep feelings for her. This will also target anyone who has been through similar situation where they have loved someone.