Friday, 11 February 2011

Final Planning

In the school

long SHOT

Geeky girl walking through crowded corridor carrying books.

straight cut

close up shot

Mary

(Narration) Ok, that's me over there

straight cut

medium shot

living and surviving

straight cut

long shot

in the realms of a concrete

CAMERA ZOOMS TO A CLOSE UP SHOT OF STUDENTS BEHAVING LIKE ANIMALS

jungle, where we are all fed from that

straight cut to a teacher talking expressively

medium shot

golden fountain of knowledge.

straight cut

(pause) Yeah, right school is just a place where our captors cage us, and leave us to fight the most important battle in the world.

jump cut to a star wars clip of a star ship

Star ship to Star ship.

straight cut

medium shot

Maybe I am going a bit overboard or maybe I am not, but anyway my name is Mary Watkins and I am totally and utterly in love with

straight cut

Scott Williams

close up shot

Scott Williams is seen in slow motion drinking a bottle of water

camera zooms out

long shot

straight cut

point-of-view shot(long shot)

Mary is seen staring at Scott

Olivia

Earth calling Mary, Earth to Mary, is it safe to land yet?

Olivia is not seen in this shot

jump cut

Medium shot of Mary and Olivia

MARY

Do you come in peace and carry Scott Williams?

OLIVIA

I come with love and skittles will that do?

MARY

I guess it would be rude to say no.

Both characters laugh, Mary snorts.

Mary

Marry me, Marry me Mr Scott Williams, take my hand.

OLIVIA

In five years time he will say yes Mary Watkins, yes.

MARY

Do you really think that? I do hope your right.

OLIVIA

Feel the force

Olivia holds up her hand

MARY

Feel the force

Mary holds up her hand

Close up shot

Both characters high five

male voice

off shot

Shouts

camera tilts to ceiling

Heads up!

Mary is seen looking up to the ceiling

camera crane

high angle point of view shot

Mary falls to the ground revealing her underwear

CAMERA CRANE

Long shot

STRAIGHT CUT

CLOSE UP SHOT OF MARY ON THE GROUND

voice

Wow embarrassing, much?

MARY

straight cut

high angle point of view shot

Narration

Now this would be the moment in my life in which a) wished I had participated in more P.E lessons and my reaction time was better and b) earth would banish me to outer Galatia. But fortunately neither of them wishes had to happen.

straight cut

low angle point of view show

Scott

Hey, you alright

Straight cut

close up shot

Reaches out to Mary's hand

camera zooms out

medium shot

let me help you up.

Beat

Mary, right?

straight cut

medium low angle point of view shot

Mary stares in an embrace

straight cut

long shot

taylor

She stuck in a time warp,

JUMP CUT

MEDIUM SHOT

everyone look.She borrows her Grannies underwear,

Straight cut

close up low angle point of view shot

Granny pants, granny pants!

CAMERA TRACKS THE EXPRESSIONS IN THE CROWD

CLOSE UP SHOT

EXTREME CLOSE UP SHOT

Everyone laughs, except Scott and Olivia

straight cut

low angle point of view shot of mary

voice

What is she wearing, eurgh?

straight cut

close up shot

Mary

Welcome to inside the cage the place where you experience the best and worst days of your life all rolled up into one.

straight cut

high angle point of view shot of teenage crowd laughing

Well this as you can evidently see is my best day so far.

Final Planning

Character profile:

Name: Mary
Costume: Princess Leila hair, Geek glasses, Red cardigan, Band T-shirt, Knee length, Denim skirt, Stripy sock and boots.

Characteristics: Star wars fanatic, nerd, timid, naive and outcast.

Gesture/Movement: Enclosed, scurries whilst walking.

Representations: Social class – she derives from a working class background.

Possible casting ideas:

Who? Charlotte Beddows

Why? Charlotte is a reliable candidate with previous acting experience; she also has a versatile appearance.

Who? Kate Rogers

Why? Kate is a reliable candidate who is organised and we believe she could portray a geeky stereotype.

Character profile:

Name: Olivia
Costume: Hair tied back, black top, denim jeans, badges and trainers

Characteristics: Happy, crazy, impulsive and star wars fanatic.

Gesture/Movement: Habit of putting hair behind her ears, skip whilst she walks.

Representations: Social class – she comes from a middle class background.

Possible casting ideas:

Who? Jasmine

Why? Jasmine shares qualities with Olivia she is a happy go lucky girl and she is full of energy.

Who? Anna Alcock

Why? Anna is a jolly individual who has a previous acting background and is committed to her work.


Character profile:

Name: Scott
Costume: White T-shirt, Blue denim jeans, Trainers or pumps.

Characteristics: Cool, laid back, smart, friendly and popular.

Gesture/Movement: Walks with a cool grace

Representations: Gender

Possible casting ideas:

Who? Iain Boyce

Why? Iain is a clean-cut boy who is popular figure in the sixth form community.

Who? Kyle Roberts

Why? Kyle is a popular individual and he is easy to get along with and we believe these qualities reflect those of Scott.

Who? Jayon Virdi

Why? Jayon is a reliable candidate and he has a good fashion sense.

Who? Peter Brown

Why? Peter is reliable and he is committed to all tasks presented to him.

Character profile:

Name: Taylor
Costume: Hair down, Makeup – red lipstick, tight top, skirt and shoes/boots or heels.

Characteristics: Manipulative, provocative, defensive, intimidating, self-absorbed.

Gesture/Movement: Gesture and movement are dramatic and she hips lead when she walks.

Representations: Gender

Possible casting ideas:

Who? Helen Carter

Why? Helen a wealth of acting experience and she is a popular individual amongst her sixth form community.

Who? Stephanie Little

Why? Stephanie takes pride in her appearance and she is popular female.

Who? Rosalyne Norford

Why? Rosalyne has previous acting experience and she is a committed reliable individual who takes pride in all aspects of her work.