Talent Show - First Cut

The first rough cut of our opening went quite well, we've included all the clips however we now need to condense it down, and add the titles and sound. Our plan is to use voice overs, which will help to condense the opening down, which in turn will help to condense the humour of it. 

The process in which we edited the sequence is as follows: 

1. We imported the files from the camera to Final Cut Pro, although we had a few problems which were easily resolved.
2. After logging and transferring the clips, we then placed the clips into relevant named files (bins) according to the scene.
3. We then began adding each scene in the order shown on the storyboard and cutting down the scene to the necessary time.

Talent Show - Filming

The filming process went very smoothly, all scenes were filmed in completion within the first day. We did have issues creating the classroom scene as we didn't have enough people to take part, however we decided to replace this scene with the 'lift scene'. We plan to use many voice overs and so much of film will be cut down in time.

Distributor Research

Our film opening of "Talent Show" is in the style of a Mockumentary, as this is a very uncommon genre, we began by looking at distributors of not just other mockumentaries but of british independent films as well. Looking at this we found that STUDIOCANAL were the most fitting distributors.  

STUDIOCANAL, also formerly known as Optimum Releasing, are well know for their diverse mix of film genres and titles, which makes it ideal for our film. Some of their titles include: Four Lions due to it's documentary style and comedic nature, this is a similar style to our own product; They also distributed the mockumentary film Spinal Tap, which is fitting as this is the same genre as Talent Show.

Shooting Schedule

Shooting Sched.

Storyboard - Second Draft

We altered our original storyboard as we felt that the timing would not be long enough and by adding a few more establishing shots the story would be better explained. 

Storyboard - First Draft

"Talent Show" Treatment - Take 2

Past (roughly 1950)
Various.
Unknown


Three students practice for the Talent Show in various places around college as the voice comes on.


Voice over man Weston College is holding their annual Talent Show. The show has been going since 1947 and is still going strong. This is a chance for many bright young students to show off their diverse talents, to claim their way to fame, and to travel the globe. 




The Present.
College.
Hallway.
Midday. 


LONG SHOT of Sarah Middleston, a creative arts student as she walks around the corner and towards the camera.
SHOT-REVERSE-Shot of her walking past the camera and up to a billboard in the hallway as she pins up a poster for a Talent Show. 


Sarah Middleston (responding to the question "Is the talent show popular with students around the campus?" - Audience can't hear question being asked)


Yeah, all the students take the show very seriously. There are some really talented people, there's this one girl who really goes all out every year. 


College.
Rehearsal Hall.
Midday.


(sound bridge of Sarah Middleston) Constance Wood with a friend of hers helping her to rehearse. Her friend shouts out a series of emotions to which Constance responds with the same facial expression.

Constance Wood is now having her own interview with the film crew. As we see people in the background rehearsing their own acts.


Constance Wood (responding to the question "What is your talent for the show?" - Audience can't hear the question being asked)


Dancing, dancing's my life. (cnt. over next shot - It's what I do, I practice all day and all night. My parent's tell me I'll never be able to make it and to focus on school, but I know that dancing is my ticket to fame.)


(Sound bridge of Constance Wood) LONG SHOT of Constance Wood attempting to get her leg on top of a bar, ending up lifting it on the herself, and continuing to try to do ballet exercises. 


The Present.
College.
Classroom.
Midday.


CUT TO classroom (sound bridge of response to question)LONG SHOT through classroom window. Constance Wood is sat at the back of a classroom dancing to herself. Teacher points at Constance. Constance notices camera and looks uneased 

Constance Wood (responding to the question "Who's your main competition?" - Audience can't hear the question being asked)


My competition? Well I would say myself but I guess it would be Isabella Star, (cnt. over next shot - we've been in competition ever since our first nativity play. I got chosen for the role of the donkey, she got Mary but everybody knows she was trying to steal my part...)


(sound bridge of Constance talking) Shot of Isabella doing and elegant and graceful dance. 



CLOSE UP on Constance looking uncomfortable.


Constance (Responding to the question "Do you believe you are a better dancer than Isabelle?" Audience can't hear the question being asked) 


Sound bridge Constance "Yeah, I think I'm a better dancer than Isabella..." 
Isabella is doing an elegant ballet dance whilst Constance is beside her dancing very badly trying to engage Isabella in a competition. Constance falls over.


CLOSE UP of Constance looking uncomfortable.