Behind the Scenes - Filming Underwater

Celtx

We used Celtx to put together our storyboard, as it allowed us to clearly organise the different frames chronologically, as well as select the type of shot, description of action in the frame and the length of the shot. 

Storyboard

We put together the storyboard using the software Celtx, as it enabled us to clearly order the shots and add text to describe the shots and also add a suggestion to the time limit

Mood Board/Video

Instead of creating a mood board, we decided to collect some footage and create a montage that would reflect the feeling that we want the film to create. It is likely we will use some of this footage in our final trailer, and the song used in this montage ('Magic Trick' by Jack Burns) is the song we will use in our trailer. 

Call Sheet and Shot List

Audience and Genre Theory

Talent Sourcing

When making the transition from AS to A2, we knew we had to think more carefully about who we cast. We wanted to make sure we cast people with skill in acting so that the performances were convincing. 

We cast Jack Burns as the role of Archie, as we felt he had a look that would make the audience warm to him, and that also made him look more vulnerable than the antagonist, Robbie. Jack studies Drama at A Level, so we knew he had acting experience.  

We cast one of our own group members, Jordan Winter, as she had a very convincing performance, as she was able to portray both a girl hopelessly in love, and was also convincing in showing her distress during the breakdown sequence.