Friday, 13 February 2015
Saturday, 7 February 2015
Production Log 6
What progress did you make since your previous entry?
As this was the last week to edit I made sure every shot was perfect. After going through the documentary I realised that I had to do extra voice overs and also put a background song throughout my whole documentary. The extra voice overs were for the sections were I had graphics. The voice notes make it more professional.
What logistical challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
The logistical challenges I faced was deciding what sections needed voice notes. The reason I found this difficult is because I had to make sure that I didn't fill my whole documentary with voice notes and in sections were it wasn't necessary. I also faced problems in deciding whether I should use the voice over at the end of have me speaking to the camera.
What technical challenges did you face this
week and how did you overcome them?
The only technical problem I faced was that I had not saved the voice notes in the correct file which meant when rendering it was not found. I overcame this problem by putting the voice notes in the correct file and adding it back to my documentary.
What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Production Log 5
What progress did you make since your previous entry?
I have filmed the ending to my documentary which was what I had planned. I made sure that I didn't film it once but twice so that I could choose which one looks better when editing. I also filmed different shots for the ending as I was unsure which ending will look good and go with my documentary.
What logistical challenges did you face and
how did you overcome them?
I faced trouble deciding how to end my documentary and weather I should end it talking to the camera or through a voice over. I overcame this by having a chat with my media teacher to see what she thought. After receiving feedback I decided that I would end it with a light hearted sarcastic comment. As my documentary is based on stress I ended it by saying 'As part of my documentary I have shown many techniques and ways to reduce stress however, Im under a lot of stress as I have a media documentary to finish editing'. My teacher liked this idea alot which is why I decided to stick to that idea.
What technical challenges did you face this week and how did you overcome them?
I did not face any technical problem this week which was good as it meant that I had more time to edit and do other things. As it was coming to the end of my editing I realised that I had to refilm some voice notes. This was one of the technical changes and I overcame it by redoing it.
What targets do you aim to achieve before your next entry?
Saturday, 24 January 2015
Production Log 4
What progress did you make since your previous entry?
As I was unable to have an interview with the doctor so I decided to film a support teacher. The reason I decided to film a support teacher is because is matches the section of my documentary where I speak to students related to stress. I also decided that Vox pops was no longer relevant in my documentary as I had a section which covered that sector. I had also done voice notes which were required and also finished any editing which had to be complete. I was able to edit my interview with Miss Hobbs. I also interviewed my mother as I wanted a parents input in to my documentary and having them speaking about how stress affects their child and themselves. 
What logistical challenges did you face and
how did you overcome them?
Although I tried many ways to get an interview with the doctor I failed in my attempts which is why I had to think of something else. I decided that it would be interesting to see what a support teacher has to say in regards to stress and students. I overcame not being able to film the doctor by finding someone else who was able to do an interview.
What technical challenges did you face this week and how did you overcome them?
I did not face any technical problem this week which was good as it meant that I had more time to edit and do other things. I was able to manage my time and make more use out of the time I had.
What targets do you aim to achieve before your next
entry?Saturday, 17 January 2015
Production Log 3
What progress did you make since your previous entry?
I called the doctors surgery to find out whether I could
have an interview with the doctor. I thereafter sent a letter as I had to
explain what the questions will include. I also went out to film some shots of
school which I need for a part in my documentary. I also went out to film my
vox pops however no one was willing to film which was a disadvantage which
meant I had to change locations.
What logistical challenges did you face and how did you
overcome them?
I had called the doctors however I also had to send them a
letter explaining the questions I want to ask the doctor. I also faced problems
getting people to be filmed for the vox pop. I overcame this by deciding to
change location however I still faced the same problem. I need to think of
another alternative.
What technical challenges did you face this week and how
did you overcome them?
I did not face any technical problem this week which was a
benefit for me as it meant that I had more time to edit. The only problem was
trying to get people to be filmed for the vox pop, otherwise there was no other
technical problem.
What targets do you aim to achieve before your next
entry?
My aim is to be able to film vox pops again and hopefully
find people to be in it. I was not able
to film the vox pops as no one was willing to do them so I’m going to have to
change my location again and hopefully be more successful in my attempts to
film. I am also hoping to film the doctor if I receive a reply and permission
hopefully, before the end of the week, If not I have to change things in my
documentary and make amendments.
Saturday, 10 January 2015
Production Log 2
What progress did you make since your previous entry?
What logistical challenges did you face and how did you
overcome them?
I had emailed the doctor surgery to see as to whether I
could get a time to film the doctor however I did not receive a reply. To overcome
this i decided to call the surgery however I got told that the doctor is busy
with appointments so I won’t be able to get an appointment. I will have to come up to with another
alternative as I won’t be able to film with the doctor.
What technical challenges did you face this week and how
did you overcome them?
I did not face any technical problem this week which was a
benefit for me as it meant that I had more time to edit. I was able to add the
voice notes which I had done and add them in to my documentary. By having no
technical problems I realised I had extra time which benefited me. I had more
time to plan and edit and also finish editing other sections in my documentary.
I was able to finish the opening to my documentary.
What targets do you aim to achieve before your next
entry?
My aim is to be able to film vox pops as i was unable to do
this week. I was not able to film the vox pops as no one was willing to do them
so I’m going to have to change my location. I also want to be able to add any
texts in to my documentary which may be necessary for example the name of the
interviewee and what their profession is. I am also going to look for an
alternative for an interview with someone who will be significant to my
documentary.
Saturday, 3 January 2015
Production Log 1
What progress did you make since your previous entry?
This is the first week were I began to film. I had one
interview with a psychotherapist. This interview was held in her clinic. I also
filmed some opening shots in Waterloo and London Bridge. I wanted to give my
documentary a visually appealing start for the audience. Instead of filming
close to home I decided it would be more interesting have London main
attractions at the beginning of my documentary. I also filmed students in my
school as I also wanted to have a section were I find out how people are
stressed and what the reason. If a student is stressed because of workload or
exams, and how it affects them. I want to use this section and relate to the
vox pop as I will be able to see how an adult and student differ in terms of
stress. Thereafter I will be able to speak about stress and explain how it
affects people of all ages.
What logistical challenges did you face and how did you
overcome them?
I had received an email from Vanessa the stress management worker
that she could not be able to be in my documentary. This caused problems as I was
supposed to have an interview with Vanessa. She was a stress management specialist
which was going to be a big part of my documentary so I had to change my plans
and think of something else. At the moment I am trying to get an interview with
my doctor to cover for this as I will be able to ask doctors questions as to
how people can deal with stress and how it affects them in short/long term.
What technical challenges did you face this week and how
did you overcome them?
What targets do you aim to achieve before your next
entry?
My aim is to be able to film vox pops as this is a section
in my documentary. I also want to finish editing the first interview and get
the beginning of my documentary in place. I also want to record any voice overs
which I will need in my documentary. I am hoping to receive a reply from the doctors and be given permission to film.
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Reccie
Train Station:
I will be doing my interview with the stress specialist in a cafe as I am unable to go to their main office. As their office is in Chelsea I wont be able to travel to their office as it is outside of London. So me and the person getting interviewed are going to meet at a cafe in Waterloo or a cafe called Royal festive cafe.
Royal Festive Hall cafe:
This is an alternative place where I want to interview the stress specialist. As this cafe is a quiet place I feel it will the best to do my interview there. I will be travelling to this cafe by train and if necessary I will get on the bus. This cafe is based in Southbank which is close to Waterloo.
Waterloo Cafe:
This is the cafe where I am hoping to film the stress specialist. This cafe is based in Waterloo and I am hoping to fill in a small part of the cafe. I want to make sure I am not in anyone's way and that there isn't much noise which is why I will be in a corner.
Sunita Pattani's clinic
I visited Sunita Pattani in her clinic. The clinic is based in Chadwell Heath which is where I met her and also interviewed her. I interviewed her in one of the rooms in her clinic where no one was present as I didn't want to get in anyones way.
Chadwell Heath Academy School
I interviewed a support teacher as well as students for my documentary. The interviews were done at times when students were at lessons which meant I didn't come on anyones way and the noise level was also decent to film with. I choose locations at school where the lighting was also good and clear.
My house
I filmed an A-level students mother in my house. I decided to film in the living room at night as the family members were all busy and in their room or upstairs. I made sure I filmed during the night as I was aware that I wouldn't come in their way if I filmed during the night.
I will be doing my interview with the stress specialist in a cafe as I am unable to go to their main office. As their office is in Chelsea I wont be able to travel to their office as it is outside of London. So me and the person getting interviewed are going to meet at a cafe in Waterloo or a cafe called Royal festive cafe.
Royal Festive Hall cafe:
This is an alternative place where I want to interview the stress specialist. As this cafe is a quiet place I feel it will the best to do my interview there. I will be travelling to this cafe by train and if necessary I will get on the bus. This cafe is based in Southbank which is close to Waterloo.
Waterloo Cafe:
This is the cafe where I am hoping to film the stress specialist. This cafe is based in Waterloo and I am hoping to fill in a small part of the cafe. I want to make sure I am not in anyone's way and that there isn't much noise which is why I will be in a corner.
Sunita Pattani's clinic
I visited Sunita Pattani in her clinic. The clinic is based in Chadwell Heath which is where I met her and also interviewed her. I interviewed her in one of the rooms in her clinic where no one was present as I didn't want to get in anyones way.
Chadwell Heath Academy School
I interviewed a support teacher as well as students for my documentary. The interviews were done at times when students were at lessons which meant I didn't come on anyones way and the noise level was also decent to film with. I choose locations at school where the lighting was also good and clear.
My house
I filmed an A-level students mother in my house. I decided to film in the living room at night as the family members were all busy and in their room or upstairs. I made sure I filmed during the night as I was aware that I wouldn't come in their way if I filmed during the night.
Interview/vox pop questions
Questions for vox pop:
Do you get stressed?
What do you get stressed on?
How do you deal with stress?
Do you suffer from acute (Short term) or chronic (Long term) stress?
Questions for Vanessa Bolton:
What is stress?
How long have you been working for the stress management industry and what do you do?
How does stress affect a persons daily life?
What do you advice the people who come to you to do when dealing with stress?
What is the best way to reduce stress?
What tips can you give for people dealing with stress?
Questions for Andy Philipson:
What do you do as a profession?
When do you work? Full time or part time
How do you balance two different subject and the workload?
Who do you teach? What years?
Where do you teach?
Why do you or don't you think you get stressed?
Questions for Naimah Karim
What are you currently studying?
When do you get the chance to balance your workload?
How do you manage your time and your work?
Who do you get most stressed over? (Teacher/ subject?
Where do you feel most relaxed when working/studying?
Why do you get stressed?
Questions for Rene khan:
What do you do as a profession?
When do you have work, full time or part time?
How do you balance work and family?
Who do you have to look after in your family? Extended family (In laws)
Where do you work and how far is it from home?
Why do you get stressed?
Do you get stressed?
What do you get stressed on?
How do you deal with stress?
Do you suffer from acute (Short term) or chronic (Long term) stress?
Questions for Vanessa Bolton:
What is stress?
How long have you been working for the stress management industry and what do you do?
How does stress affect a persons daily life?
What do you advice the people who come to you to do when dealing with stress?
What is the best way to reduce stress?
What tips can you give for people dealing with stress?
Questions for Andy Philipson:
What do you do as a profession?
When do you work? Full time or part time
How do you balance two different subject and the workload?
Who do you teach? What years?
Where do you teach?
Why do you or don't you think you get stressed?
Questions for Naimah Karim
What are you currently studying?
When do you get the chance to balance your workload?
How do you manage your time and your work?
Who do you get most stressed over? (Teacher/ subject?
Where do you feel most relaxed when working/studying?
Why do you get stressed?
Questions for Rene khan:
What do you do as a profession?
When do you have work, full time or part time?
How do you balance work and family?
Who do you have to look after in your family? Extended family (In laws)
Where do you work and how far is it from home?
Why do you get stressed?
Final Contact List
Vanessa Bolton: Stress management specialist
Email address:
Vanessabolton@yahoo.co.uk
Contact number:
07*********
Andy Philipson: Media teacher
Email address:
Aphilipson84@gmail.com
Contact number:
07*********
Naimah Karim: Year 12 student
Email address:
Na*****@gmail.com
Contact number:
075********
Rene Khan: Full time worker and mother
Email address:
Re****@hotmail.com
Contact number:
072********
Sunita Pattani: Psychotherapist
Email address:
Sunitabhogalpattani@me.com
Contact number:
074********
Email address:
Vanessabolton@yahoo.co.uk
Contact number:
07*********
Andy Philipson: Media teacher
Email address:
Aphilipson84@gmail.com
Contact number:
07*********
Naimah Karim: Year 12 student
Email address:
Na*****@gmail.com
Contact number:
075********
Rene Khan: Full time worker and mother
Email address:
Re****@hotmail.com
Contact number:
072********
Sunita Pattani: Psychotherapist
Email address:
Sunitabhogalpattani@me.com
Contact number:
074********
Narrative Arc
Section 1: Disclaimer
What: The first part of my documentary will start off with a disclaimer. This will allow my audience to be aware that my documentary is for the purpose of my media project and not for the purpose of finance.
Why:This section is necessary because, allowing my audience to be aware that this documentary is for educational purposes will allow them to engage more with my documentary. This allows them to be aware that the documentary is for educational purposes.
Who:In this part of the documentary no one is visible. The only thing which will appear on the screen is the disclaimer logo and nothing else.
Location: This part of the documentary does not have a location as it is just an image which is shown on the screen.
Duration: This is important and necessary and in order for my audience to see it, it must be up for at least 5 seconds so people can see it and understand its purpose. (5 seconds)
Section 2: Title introduction
What: This part of the documentary is when I will have graphics and a voice over of what my documentary is going to be on. The title is important as the audience first get to see what the documentary will be on.
Why:This will allow the audience to be aware of what the topic on. Having an introduction slide will also be professional as the audience can see what the documentary is going to be about.
Who:This part of the documentary does not have anyone on screen as it is just graphics on what the topic is going to be about. There is no one actually visible or part g the documentary on this section specifically.
Location: There is no location needed in this section. This will be a scene with graphics and a voiceover which is why the location does not count for this section.
Duration:The duration for this will be short as it is just graphics with a voice over. I feel this ould last for 10 seconds on screen,
Section 3: Opening montage of what is going to happen
What:In this section I will have an opening montage and in this opening montage I will make sure I include what the documentary will include. Having an opening montage will be different and unique for a documentary which is why I want to do an opening montage.
Why:This is a unique idea which is not usually used in documentaries. That is one reason as to why I do want to carry it out in my documentary, I feel it will give my documentary a different touch to it. Allowing my audience to see an insight as to what my documentary will hold.
Who: In this part of the documentary I will not be in it, This is an opening sequence of all the shots. The opening montage will include all the relevant shots from the documentary into one section of the documentary.
Location:The locations will vary as throughout the documentary I will be in different places and also be apart of different location. All the locations will vary and in this section there isnt a significant location.
Duration: This section will not last long as it is an opening sequence. It will only last for about 10 seconds as I don't want to drag it out.
Section 4: Speaking about what the topic is
What:This is the section where I will speak directly to my audience, I will be speaking about the documentary title and what I want to present and find out in my documentary. Speaking about this topic will allow my audience to form a relationship with me and a presenter.
Why: If I speak to my audience about the topic it allows me to form a good relationship with the audience. Having this section will allow my audience to understand what I am going to do in my documentary.
Who: I will be in this section of the documentary as I will be speaking about what I will be finding out in the documentary.
Location: I am planning to do this in an open space for example the garden or outdoors. The reason for this is because I have my own personal space to move about and it makes the documentary more interesting.
Duration: This section will last for at least 15 seconds as I have to be able to involve everything in my documentary. I need to have enough time to briefly describe what I will be searching and finding out in my documentary.
Section 5: Vox pop
What:This is the section where I will interview random people and ask them three important questions. All the questions asked will be the same as it is necessary to make sure the questions asked are relevant to the topic. Asking the same question will allow me to see what people think personally.
Why:This is because I want my documentary to also have other people thoughts. By using vox pops it will make my documentary more interesting. It wont be basedon myself but other students in my school.
Who: I will have different students from my school being part of the vox pops. The vox pops I feel will be interesting if I use students who are different, and some who get stressed and others who dont. It would be good to see the difference.
Location: The location is my school. I will be filming people in different parts of the school. I will try to film in different places to make it more entertaining.
Duration: The vox pop consists of 3 key questions and I will be asking 8 different students. The vox pops wont be altogether. The questions will be asked and presented in the documentary at different times, However I feel throughout the documentary it will take up to 2 minutes. This is one of the main aspects of my documentary.
Section 6: Establishing shot of school
What:This section will allow me to have a change in my documentary. Having an establishing shot will make it more visually entertaining for the audience. Establishing shots also allow the audience to know where the documentary is heading.
Why: This allows my audience to believe where I am filming. This will also make the documentary different in terms of shots as i will have a range of different shots. Establishing shots are also visually engaging and interesting to audience as they dont always want to see shots of the same thing.
Who: In this particular shot no one is involved. Its a shot of the building which is why no one has to be part of the shot.
Location: The location would be the outside of school as this is what I have decided to use as an establishing shot.
Duration:This will last for at least 5 seconds as the audience just need to be able to see the location. They don't need to see it for long and I will have graphics at the bottom allowing my audience to know where I am.
Section 6: Interview with a Psychotherapist
What:This section is the part where I will interview a psychotherapist and find out how they deal with stress. By interviewing a Psychotherapist I can find out what they suggest people should do. I can also find out how stress affects the mind.
Who: This part will include me and the psychotherapist lady. I will be interviewing her and she would be responding to my questions.
Location: I am hoping to film in her office however incase of any difficulties I may film her in a local cafe. This is only if necessary otherwise I will film in her office.
Duration: This is an important aspect of my documentary and I will be filming this for about 1 minute. I have different questions which are required and can act as evidence in my shots. This will last at least 1 minute.
Section 7: Interview with year 12 student
What:In this section I will interview a year 12 student who has recently started a levels. I will find out what stresses this student. I will also find out how she is able to balance her subjects and whether she gets stressed and able to deal with the different subjects.
Why: This will be a different aspect in my documentary. Having a new student speaking ill show how different stages of school life also affect a person.
Who: In this section it will be me and a student in year 12. This student will talk about how they feel about sixth form, their subject and the change between GCSE and Alevel.
Location: This will be in the school. The reason for this is because I want to show that the atmosphere has importance and relates to my shots.
Duration: I don't want this section to last long as it is not necessary. I feel 20 seconds would e enough time to find out how this year 12 feels.
Section 8: Interview with lady who is a full time worker and mother
What: In this section I am filming a full time worker and mother. The reason for this is because I want to show how not only students through stress but parents also.
Why: They have a lot of responsibilities and finding out how they feel will be interesting. This will be different as my documentary is mostly based on students which is why it will be different and unique in my documentary,
Who: I will be in this section asking the questions and my aunty who is the full time worker and mother will be interviewed.
Location:I want to make it more personal so I will be filming in my house. The reason for this is because I want my audience to be aware that we share a close relationship and I understand what she does as a worker and mother.
Duration: This interview will not last long. I will ask the relevant questions and I am hoping for it to last at least 20 seconds.
Section 9: Establishing shot of the cafe
What: This is a shot of the location I will be in. This will allow my audience to be aware of where I am filming. This will allow them to see where I am and how the location relates.
Why: This allows my audience to believe where I am filming. This will also make the documentary different in terms of shots as i will have a range of different shots. Establishing shots are also visually engaging and interesting to audience as they dont always want to see shots of the same thing.
Who: No one is in this shot as it is an establishing shot of the cafe.
Location: The location is Waterloo cafe which is where I will be filming the outside of the cafe.
Duration: The duration will not last long as it is only an establishing shot of the cafe to allow my audience to be aware of the location. I feel 5 seconds shot be enough.
Section 10: Interview with stress specialist
What: This is the section where I will have an interview with a stress specialist. This will allow me to find out real facts and find out how the stress specialist helps people deal with stress.
Why: This will provide evidence for my documentary and has a good impression on my audience. They are able to see what a stress specialist advice to people when under stress and how to deal with it.
Who: This will be a interview between me and the stress specialist. We both will be in the shot and I will make sure she answers all the necessary and required questions.
Location: As the office is based outside of London it means I will not be able to travel to the office. However the stress specialist made it convenient for me by agreeing to film in cafe in Waterloo.
Duration: This interview is evidence for my documentary which is why the duration will last for at least 1 minute. The facts will be important and necessary to use in my documentary.
Section 11: Different ways to reduce stress
What: I will use facts from my interviews to allow my audience to be aware of how to reduce stress. I will use my interviews as evidence and talk my way through this section by providing educational facts that will help and motivate people.
Why: This is presenting facts to my audience. Using my interview as evidence I can present facts and information to my audience. This will provide educational information for my audience.
Who: I will be discussing this, however I may add the interview at the bottom to show that I have evidence to what I am saying.
Location: The location will be in the garden. The reason for this is because I will use the garden as a location of relaxation. I will also like to show my audience that the garden can be a relaxing atmosphere for my audience.
Duration: This will not last long as I already have evidence for this. It will last for at least 10 seconds.
Section 12: Park-exercising
What:This section is where I will be exercising and allow my audience to be aware that one way to deal with stress is also through exercise.
Why:This will show my audience visuals of what I am actually doing. By filming this they are able to see that I have evidence to back my facts also with the details I put in my documentary.
Who: I will be part of this and anyone who wishes to take part will be welcome to. However I need people permission before I start filming with them in my shots.
Location: This is based in the park.I will start off with running in the park and use running as a form of exercise in my documentary
Duration:I will film this again for only 10 seconds as that its enough time to show different forms of exercising as well as running in the park.
Section 13: How I felt after exercise
What: It is important that I allow my audience to know how I felt after exercising. As this is one of the methods I have to do to deal with stress. Using this method I will also have to make sure that I allow my audience to be aware of how I feel after exercising.
Why: This will allow my audience to know exactly how I felt. Everyone feels a certain way and sharing my emotions will allow me to form a relationship with my audience.
Who: I will solely be describing how I feel. I may have people in the background exercising to show the atmosphere. However I will be the only one describing how I personally feel.
Location: This will be based in the park. I will start off with running in the park and use running as a form of exercise in my documentary. Thereafter I will talk about how I felt,
Duration:I will film this again for only 10 seconds as that its enough time to talk about how I felt. It will also allow my audience to see how I felt and be a part of my journey.
Section 14: Meditation
What:This is the section where I will actually meditate and see how meditation feels. Using meditation as one method to deal with stress is my plan and what I am planning to do in my documentary, I feel meditation will be an important aspect of my documentary as it is different and one way to deal with stress.
Why: This is part of my experiment and I get to see which method helps best when dealing with stress. It also allows me to see which method I prefered for my own convenience.
Who: This will be me and anyone else who is willing to be filmed while meditating. I need to get permission as to who wont mind being in it before filming as i cant film without people permission.
Location:This will be based in a gym. I will film people in the gym and I will also be meditating in a gym where they do meditation as an exercise to relax.
Duration: I don't want to film myself meditating for long. I feel I only need to show at least 10 seconds for people to be able to understand how they should meditate.
Section 15: How I felt after meditation
What:This is the section where I will speak about how I feel after mediating. Its important to allow my audience to know how I felt as they are also part of this journey to know what methods are best and which method is most useful.
Why: This is a section where I have a personal touch to my documentary. By showing how I personally feel after meditation will allow my audience to see the journey along side with me and how they believe I feel.
Who: I will be part of this and I will also have people meditating with me however I will be the one sharing my experience.
Location: This will be in the gym and I will make sure I also film how I feel straight after doing it in the gym. That would be interesting and also allow my audience to see how I felt. I will also be able to express myself more after doing it.
Duration: This wont last long as I don't want to drag it. The audience just need t know how I feel. I feel 10 seconds should be enough to describe how I felt.
Section 16: What I feel helped best
What: This part of the documentary is when I will mention which method is best and I will also provide evidence for this. I will explain why I feel it helped best and what changes I have personally felt after going through these methods and trying out different methods.
Why:This will allow my audience to be aware of which method they should use when they are going through a stressful stage. Ir will allow them to understand what they must do and provide help for them.
Who:I will be speaking about this and I will use my interview with the specialist as evidence to back what I am presenting to the audience. Me speaking to the audience will be more accurate and reliable if I use evidence which I have found out personally.
Location:This will be outside to change the location up a little. Speaking outside will not restrict me from moving around. It will allow me to move around freely while speaking about what method is best.
Duration:This part of the documentary will be important and necessary to include. I dont want to make it long as other sections emphasis on this however I feel 30 seconds is enough time to speak about what method is best.
Section 17:Summary of what I will do to deal with stress
What:This part if where I will have different shots on screen and with voice over I will explain what the shot is on, This summary will provide information and educate the audience as to what methods audience should do to deal with stress.
Why:This is the best way to allow audience to understand as to how they can deal with stress. Showing the audience a summary and speaking with a voice over will be more engaging than standing in front of the camera.
Who: I will be part of this section. As I will be speaking in the voice overs. I will be speaking through the shots which is why I will be part of this section.
Location: The location varies as I will be in different locations in the shots. The locations will vary from the park to cafe etc.
Duration:This is also an important section and by using different shots and speaking through voice overs I will present facts to my audience. These facts will come from my interview with specialist, This will last 10 seconds.
Section 18: Conclusion of what I have found out
What:In this part of the documentary I am planning to talk directly to the camera. This will be me talking in to the camera about what I have found out and what I feel is the best way to reduce and overcome stress. I will do different tasks were I personally experience it however this is the part where I tell the audience about which technique is most helpful.
Why:This will allow my audience to see what I feel best helped. It will also allow my audience to educate from the information which I have received. In order for my audience to see which mentioned helped best to deal with stress I have to do a conclusion as well as presenting evidence.
Who: In this part of the documentary I will be pat of the documentary, Again I will speak in the documentary about the different methods I tried out and which one was the best. Which method helped best and which method was most useful.
Location: This will be filmed in the classroom as I will be sitting down when speaking about which method helped best. I will speak in brief about every section apart from the section which helped the most.
Duration:This part of the documentary will be where I will be speaking about which method helped best. I will be speaking about the method which is best suitable and helpful. As I will be covering a lot in this section I feel it will make up to 30 seconds.
Section 19: Ending montage of everything in the documentary with facts on stress
What: This is an ending scene where I want to merge all the part of the documentary together. I will use background sound to make it more interesting and enjoyable for the audience.
Why:I feel this will be a different element to the documentary. I also feel this element will be interesting as it will be a little recap for the audience to see what the documentary has in it. This part will also allow the people to remember what the documentary emphasised on and what people must do to deal with stress.
Who: In this part of the documentary no one will be visible however there will be a background song to make it interesting. I will use stress relief music which is calm piano music as I will also use this during the title introduction and to re use it will be a good ending.
Location:This part of the documentary does not have a location. All the scenes will be shown which means that the locations will vary and will overall be everywhere I plan to visit in my documentary.
Duration: This is the ending and I am planning not to make it too long as al these shots have been shown. I feel 20 seconds should be enough and also the right length to go through a recap of what has taken place in the documentary.
What: The first part of my documentary will start off with a disclaimer. This will allow my audience to be aware that my documentary is for the purpose of my media project and not for the purpose of finance.
Why:This section is necessary because, allowing my audience to be aware that this documentary is for educational purposes will allow them to engage more with my documentary. This allows them to be aware that the documentary is for educational purposes.
Who:In this part of the documentary no one is visible. The only thing which will appear on the screen is the disclaimer logo and nothing else.
Location: This part of the documentary does not have a location as it is just an image which is shown on the screen.
Duration: This is important and necessary and in order for my audience to see it, it must be up for at least 5 seconds so people can see it and understand its purpose. (5 seconds)
Section 2: Title introduction
What: This part of the documentary is when I will have graphics and a voice over of what my documentary is going to be on. The title is important as the audience first get to see what the documentary will be on.
Why:This will allow the audience to be aware of what the topic on. Having an introduction slide will also be professional as the audience can see what the documentary is going to be about.
Who:This part of the documentary does not have anyone on screen as it is just graphics on what the topic is going to be about. There is no one actually visible or part g the documentary on this section specifically.
Location: There is no location needed in this section. This will be a scene with graphics and a voiceover which is why the location does not count for this section.
Duration:The duration for this will be short as it is just graphics with a voice over. I feel this ould last for 10 seconds on screen,
Section 3: Opening montage of what is going to happen
What:In this section I will have an opening montage and in this opening montage I will make sure I include what the documentary will include. Having an opening montage will be different and unique for a documentary which is why I want to do an opening montage.
Why:This is a unique idea which is not usually used in documentaries. That is one reason as to why I do want to carry it out in my documentary, I feel it will give my documentary a different touch to it. Allowing my audience to see an insight as to what my documentary will hold.
Who: In this part of the documentary I will not be in it, This is an opening sequence of all the shots. The opening montage will include all the relevant shots from the documentary into one section of the documentary.
Location:The locations will vary as throughout the documentary I will be in different places and also be apart of different location. All the locations will vary and in this section there isnt a significant location.
Duration: This section will not last long as it is an opening sequence. It will only last for about 10 seconds as I don't want to drag it out.
Section 4: Speaking about what the topic is
What:This is the section where I will speak directly to my audience, I will be speaking about the documentary title and what I want to present and find out in my documentary. Speaking about this topic will allow my audience to form a relationship with me and a presenter.
Why: If I speak to my audience about the topic it allows me to form a good relationship with the audience. Having this section will allow my audience to understand what I am going to do in my documentary.
Who: I will be in this section of the documentary as I will be speaking about what I will be finding out in the documentary.
Location: I am planning to do this in an open space for example the garden or outdoors. The reason for this is because I have my own personal space to move about and it makes the documentary more interesting.
Duration: This section will last for at least 15 seconds as I have to be able to involve everything in my documentary. I need to have enough time to briefly describe what I will be searching and finding out in my documentary.
Section 5: Vox pop
What:This is the section where I will interview random people and ask them three important questions. All the questions asked will be the same as it is necessary to make sure the questions asked are relevant to the topic. Asking the same question will allow me to see what people think personally.
Why:This is because I want my documentary to also have other people thoughts. By using vox pops it will make my documentary more interesting. It wont be basedon myself but other students in my school.
Who: I will have different students from my school being part of the vox pops. The vox pops I feel will be interesting if I use students who are different, and some who get stressed and others who dont. It would be good to see the difference.
Location: The location is my school. I will be filming people in different parts of the school. I will try to film in different places to make it more entertaining.
Duration: The vox pop consists of 3 key questions and I will be asking 8 different students. The vox pops wont be altogether. The questions will be asked and presented in the documentary at different times, However I feel throughout the documentary it will take up to 2 minutes. This is one of the main aspects of my documentary.
Section 6: Establishing shot of school
What:This section will allow me to have a change in my documentary. Having an establishing shot will make it more visually entertaining for the audience. Establishing shots also allow the audience to know where the documentary is heading.
Why: This allows my audience to believe where I am filming. This will also make the documentary different in terms of shots as i will have a range of different shots. Establishing shots are also visually engaging and interesting to audience as they dont always want to see shots of the same thing.
Who: In this particular shot no one is involved. Its a shot of the building which is why no one has to be part of the shot.
Location: The location would be the outside of school as this is what I have decided to use as an establishing shot.
Duration:This will last for at least 5 seconds as the audience just need to be able to see the location. They don't need to see it for long and I will have graphics at the bottom allowing my audience to know where I am.
Section 6: Interview with a Psychotherapist
What:This section is the part where I will interview a psychotherapist and find out how they deal with stress. By interviewing a Psychotherapist I can find out what they suggest people should do. I can also find out how stress affects the mind.
Who: This part will include me and the psychotherapist lady. I will be interviewing her and she would be responding to my questions.
Location: I am hoping to film in her office however incase of any difficulties I may film her in a local cafe. This is only if necessary otherwise I will film in her office.
Duration: This is an important aspect of my documentary and I will be filming this for about 1 minute. I have different questions which are required and can act as evidence in my shots. This will last at least 1 minute.
Section 7: Interview with year 12 student
What:In this section I will interview a year 12 student who has recently started a levels. I will find out what stresses this student. I will also find out how she is able to balance her subjects and whether she gets stressed and able to deal with the different subjects.
Why: This will be a different aspect in my documentary. Having a new student speaking ill show how different stages of school life also affect a person.
Who: In this section it will be me and a student in year 12. This student will talk about how they feel about sixth form, their subject and the change between GCSE and Alevel.
Location: This will be in the school. The reason for this is because I want to show that the atmosphere has importance and relates to my shots.
Duration: I don't want this section to last long as it is not necessary. I feel 20 seconds would e enough time to find out how this year 12 feels.
Section 8: Interview with lady who is a full time worker and mother
What: In this section I am filming a full time worker and mother. The reason for this is because I want to show how not only students through stress but parents also.
Why: They have a lot of responsibilities and finding out how they feel will be interesting. This will be different as my documentary is mostly based on students which is why it will be different and unique in my documentary,
Who: I will be in this section asking the questions and my aunty who is the full time worker and mother will be interviewed.
Location:I want to make it more personal so I will be filming in my house. The reason for this is because I want my audience to be aware that we share a close relationship and I understand what she does as a worker and mother.
Duration: This interview will not last long. I will ask the relevant questions and I am hoping for it to last at least 20 seconds.
What: This is a shot of the location I will be in. This will allow my audience to be aware of where I am filming. This will allow them to see where I am and how the location relates.
Why: This allows my audience to believe where I am filming. This will also make the documentary different in terms of shots as i will have a range of different shots. Establishing shots are also visually engaging and interesting to audience as they dont always want to see shots of the same thing.
Who: No one is in this shot as it is an establishing shot of the cafe.
Location: The location is Waterloo cafe which is where I will be filming the outside of the cafe.
Duration: The duration will not last long as it is only an establishing shot of the cafe to allow my audience to be aware of the location. I feel 5 seconds shot be enough.
Section 10: Interview with stress specialist
What: This is the section where I will have an interview with a stress specialist. This will allow me to find out real facts and find out how the stress specialist helps people deal with stress.
Why: This will provide evidence for my documentary and has a good impression on my audience. They are able to see what a stress specialist advice to people when under stress and how to deal with it.
Who: This will be a interview between me and the stress specialist. We both will be in the shot and I will make sure she answers all the necessary and required questions.
Location: As the office is based outside of London it means I will not be able to travel to the office. However the stress specialist made it convenient for me by agreeing to film in cafe in Waterloo.
Duration: This interview is evidence for my documentary which is why the duration will last for at least 1 minute. The facts will be important and necessary to use in my documentary.
Section 11: Different ways to reduce stress
What: I will use facts from my interviews to allow my audience to be aware of how to reduce stress. I will use my interviews as evidence and talk my way through this section by providing educational facts that will help and motivate people.
Why: This is presenting facts to my audience. Using my interview as evidence I can present facts and information to my audience. This will provide educational information for my audience.
Who: I will be discussing this, however I may add the interview at the bottom to show that I have evidence to what I am saying.
Location: The location will be in the garden. The reason for this is because I will use the garden as a location of relaxation. I will also like to show my audience that the garden can be a relaxing atmosphere for my audience.
Duration: This will not last long as I already have evidence for this. It will last for at least 10 seconds.
Section 12: Park-exercising
What:This section is where I will be exercising and allow my audience to be aware that one way to deal with stress is also through exercise.
Why:This will show my audience visuals of what I am actually doing. By filming this they are able to see that I have evidence to back my facts also with the details I put in my documentary.
Who: I will be part of this and anyone who wishes to take part will be welcome to. However I need people permission before I start filming with them in my shots.
Location: This is based in the park.I will start off with running in the park and use running as a form of exercise in my documentary
Duration:I will film this again for only 10 seconds as that its enough time to show different forms of exercising as well as running in the park.
Section 13: How I felt after exercise
What: It is important that I allow my audience to know how I felt after exercising. As this is one of the methods I have to do to deal with stress. Using this method I will also have to make sure that I allow my audience to be aware of how I feel after exercising.
Why: This will allow my audience to know exactly how I felt. Everyone feels a certain way and sharing my emotions will allow me to form a relationship with my audience.
Who: I will solely be describing how I feel. I may have people in the background exercising to show the atmosphere. However I will be the only one describing how I personally feel.
Location: This will be based in the park. I will start off with running in the park and use running as a form of exercise in my documentary. Thereafter I will talk about how I felt,
Duration:I will film this again for only 10 seconds as that its enough time to talk about how I felt. It will also allow my audience to see how I felt and be a part of my journey.
Section 14: Meditation
What:This is the section where I will actually meditate and see how meditation feels. Using meditation as one method to deal with stress is my plan and what I am planning to do in my documentary, I feel meditation will be an important aspect of my documentary as it is different and one way to deal with stress.
Why: This is part of my experiment and I get to see which method helps best when dealing with stress. It also allows me to see which method I prefered for my own convenience.
Who: This will be me and anyone else who is willing to be filmed while meditating. I need to get permission as to who wont mind being in it before filming as i cant film without people permission.
Location:This will be based in a gym. I will film people in the gym and I will also be meditating in a gym where they do meditation as an exercise to relax.
Duration: I don't want to film myself meditating for long. I feel I only need to show at least 10 seconds for people to be able to understand how they should meditate.
Section 15: How I felt after meditation
What:This is the section where I will speak about how I feel after mediating. Its important to allow my audience to know how I felt as they are also part of this journey to know what methods are best and which method is most useful.
Why: This is a section where I have a personal touch to my documentary. By showing how I personally feel after meditation will allow my audience to see the journey along side with me and how they believe I feel.
Who: I will be part of this and I will also have people meditating with me however I will be the one sharing my experience.
Location: This will be in the gym and I will make sure I also film how I feel straight after doing it in the gym. That would be interesting and also allow my audience to see how I felt. I will also be able to express myself more after doing it.
Duration: This wont last long as I don't want to drag it. The audience just need t know how I feel. I feel 10 seconds should be enough to describe how I felt.
Section 16: What I feel helped best
What: This part of the documentary is when I will mention which method is best and I will also provide evidence for this. I will explain why I feel it helped best and what changes I have personally felt after going through these methods and trying out different methods.
Why:This will allow my audience to be aware of which method they should use when they are going through a stressful stage. Ir will allow them to understand what they must do and provide help for them.
Who:I will be speaking about this and I will use my interview with the specialist as evidence to back what I am presenting to the audience. Me speaking to the audience will be more accurate and reliable if I use evidence which I have found out personally.
Location:This will be outside to change the location up a little. Speaking outside will not restrict me from moving around. It will allow me to move around freely while speaking about what method is best.
Duration:This part of the documentary will be important and necessary to include. I dont want to make it long as other sections emphasis on this however I feel 30 seconds is enough time to speak about what method is best.
Section 17:Summary of what I will do to deal with stress
What:This part if where I will have different shots on screen and with voice over I will explain what the shot is on, This summary will provide information and educate the audience as to what methods audience should do to deal with stress.
Why:This is the best way to allow audience to understand as to how they can deal with stress. Showing the audience a summary and speaking with a voice over will be more engaging than standing in front of the camera.
Who: I will be part of this section. As I will be speaking in the voice overs. I will be speaking through the shots which is why I will be part of this section.
Location: The location varies as I will be in different locations in the shots. The locations will vary from the park to cafe etc.
Duration:This is also an important section and by using different shots and speaking through voice overs I will present facts to my audience. These facts will come from my interview with specialist, This will last 10 seconds.
Section 18: Conclusion of what I have found out
What:In this part of the documentary I am planning to talk directly to the camera. This will be me talking in to the camera about what I have found out and what I feel is the best way to reduce and overcome stress. I will do different tasks were I personally experience it however this is the part where I tell the audience about which technique is most helpful.
Why:This will allow my audience to see what I feel best helped. It will also allow my audience to educate from the information which I have received. In order for my audience to see which mentioned helped best to deal with stress I have to do a conclusion as well as presenting evidence.
Who: In this part of the documentary I will be pat of the documentary, Again I will speak in the documentary about the different methods I tried out and which one was the best. Which method helped best and which method was most useful.
Location: This will be filmed in the classroom as I will be sitting down when speaking about which method helped best. I will speak in brief about every section apart from the section which helped the most.
Duration:This part of the documentary will be where I will be speaking about which method helped best. I will be speaking about the method which is best suitable and helpful. As I will be covering a lot in this section I feel it will make up to 30 seconds.
Section 19: Ending montage of everything in the documentary with facts on stress
What: This is an ending scene where I want to merge all the part of the documentary together. I will use background sound to make it more interesting and enjoyable for the audience.
Why:I feel this will be a different element to the documentary. I also feel this element will be interesting as it will be a little recap for the audience to see what the documentary has in it. This part will also allow the people to remember what the documentary emphasised on and what people must do to deal with stress.
Who: In this part of the documentary no one will be visible however there will be a background song to make it interesting. I will use stress relief music which is calm piano music as I will also use this during the title introduction and to re use it will be a good ending.
Location:This part of the documentary does not have a location. All the scenes will be shown which means that the locations will vary and will overall be everywhere I plan to visit in my documentary.
Duration: This is the ending and I am planning not to make it too long as al these shots have been shown. I feel 20 seconds should be enough and also the right length to go through a recap of what has taken place in the documentary.
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Monday, 8 December 2014
Proposal
Aims: My first aim for the documentary is to find out how stress effects peoples daily life and how it effects my target audience. The main reason for this is because they are the ones who usually get stressed over school/work life. The aim is to show the 16-24 year old that have stress and the reason as to why they have stressed. It is very important and by showing them real footage of someone speaking about how stress affects them and how they overcome it would help by showing people the affects of stress.
Content: The main areas of the content will be focusing on is first the expert interview. This is where I will personally go to the experts to get reliable and more believable information on stress and how a stress specialist helps people deal and overcome stress.The second section of the documentary would be the study and research. I plan to have a huge amount of footage to be on an interview with the specialist and what I personally gain from her and how I use it in my life. I will also include people who are affected by stress and how it affects their daily life. The last section would be the conclusion of the documentary. I would allow the viewers to be aware and to make sure they don't let stress affect their life in a negative way.
Target audience: My target audience for my documentary is 16-24 year old. This target group watch channel 4. I will be following the brief entirely as the cast from the documentary are mainly between the ages of 14-24 with the exceptions of some experts. The study will be carried out by myself and people involved in the documentary will be of the target age range. The audience are both males and females. I will try to involve both males and females in my documentary. I personally wanted different genders in my documentary so that appeals to both audiences.
Format: The mode I will be using is performative and informative as I will focus the documentary mainly on myself, as a person who gets stressed easily. As I will take part in the documentary and i will also be presenting information to my target audience. I will presents facts and expert opinions to make sure my audience have learnt something from my documentary.
Genre: This documentary is going to focus mainly on informing and educating the audience. I will do this by doing interviews which will be shown in my documentary. My main aim for the documentary is to give facts. This is because documentaries provide the audience with a narrative which is usually based on the facts and figures found after research and expert interviews. For my documentary I will try to find out why stress affects people and what is the best way to overcome stress. I have a clear narrative as to how I want my documentary to look and how I will present different facts to attract my target audience.
Style:
Camera: In my documentary I will make sure that the camera language used is precise and accurate. I will make sure the filming is formal and use a tripod to ensure I have good camera shots which are steady. This will also allow my audience to be aware that this documentary is serious and also informative as well as educational. I will also be using mid shots in my documentary as I have interviews. The relationship between the interviewee should be personal towards the audience. Using mid shot will also allow my audience to see the facial expressions of the interviewee.
Graphics: In my documentary I am not planning to use a lot of graphics as it is not required. If necessary I would use voice overs however I may use graphics to allow my audience to be aware of who I am interviewing and what their name is.This will ensure that I have a formal environment and my documentary is serious and educational.
Sound: The sound in my documentary will be the voice of the interviewer and interviewee. I will make sure that there isn't much background noise as this is irrelevant. However I may use a opening and closing sound to create more exciting atmosphere.
Mise-on-screen: In my documentary I will be showing different people who are affected by stress. I will also be interviewing these people and experts in different locations. The locations will be significant to who they are. For example an interview with the teacher will be in a school.
Editing: In my documentary I am hoping to use a lot of cuts and also keep to the pace of the documentary. I also want to use voice overs and have graphics were needed. For example the name of the interviewee and what they do as a profession.
Content: The main areas of the content will be focusing on is first the expert interview. This is where I will personally go to the experts to get reliable and more believable information on stress and how a stress specialist helps people deal and overcome stress.The second section of the documentary would be the study and research. I plan to have a huge amount of footage to be on an interview with the specialist and what I personally gain from her and how I use it in my life. I will also include people who are affected by stress and how it affects their daily life. The last section would be the conclusion of the documentary. I would allow the viewers to be aware and to make sure they don't let stress affect their life in a negative way.
Target audience: My target audience for my documentary is 16-24 year old. This target group watch channel 4. I will be following the brief entirely as the cast from the documentary are mainly between the ages of 14-24 with the exceptions of some experts. The study will be carried out by myself and people involved in the documentary will be of the target age range. The audience are both males and females. I will try to involve both males and females in my documentary. I personally wanted different genders in my documentary so that appeals to both audiences.
Format: The mode I will be using is performative and informative as I will focus the documentary mainly on myself, as a person who gets stressed easily. As I will take part in the documentary and i will also be presenting information to my target audience. I will presents facts and expert opinions to make sure my audience have learnt something from my documentary.
Genre: This documentary is going to focus mainly on informing and educating the audience. I will do this by doing interviews which will be shown in my documentary. My main aim for the documentary is to give facts. This is because documentaries provide the audience with a narrative which is usually based on the facts and figures found after research and expert interviews. For my documentary I will try to find out why stress affects people and what is the best way to overcome stress. I have a clear narrative as to how I want my documentary to look and how I will present different facts to attract my target audience.
Style:
Camera: In my documentary I will make sure that the camera language used is precise and accurate. I will make sure the filming is formal and use a tripod to ensure I have good camera shots which are steady. This will also allow my audience to be aware that this documentary is serious and also informative as well as educational. I will also be using mid shots in my documentary as I have interviews. The relationship between the interviewee should be personal towards the audience. Using mid shot will also allow my audience to see the facial expressions of the interviewee.
Graphics: In my documentary I am not planning to use a lot of graphics as it is not required. If necessary I would use voice overs however I may use graphics to allow my audience to be aware of who I am interviewing and what their name is.This will ensure that I have a formal environment and my documentary is serious and educational.
Sound: The sound in my documentary will be the voice of the interviewer and interviewee. I will make sure that there isn't much background noise as this is irrelevant. However I may use a opening and closing sound to create more exciting atmosphere.
Mise-on-screen: In my documentary I will be showing different people who are affected by stress. I will also be interviewing these people and experts in different locations. The locations will be significant to who they are. For example an interview with the teacher will be in a school.
Editing: In my documentary I am hoping to use a lot of cuts and also keep to the pace of the documentary. I also want to use voice overs and have graphics were needed. For example the name of the interviewee and what they do as a profession.
Friday, 5 December 2014
Thursday, 4 December 2014
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