Unit 22: Single Camera Techniques

Pre-Production Booklet for 5-minute Drama

Name: Joseph Bartlett

Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)

Treatment

Narrative Structure

Script

Storyboard

Mood Board

Locations

Props List

Sound Table

Lighting

Recording and Editing Equipment

Call Sheet

Risk Assessment

Treatment
Down in a Hole
Blurb:
Life just isnt getting better for young musician Layne.
Storyline:
This is the story of a young musician, Layne, in a dark period of his life when his girlfriends
unexpected death leads him into loneliness and confusion. When he receives the news he is
in too much shock that he goes to bed. Within the night he experiences intense flashbacks of
his girlfriend. They are so real. He dreams of holding her hand and enjoyed her company,
and while she used to sit there and listen to him play guitar. The dream then turns to black.
One day later he is seen writing a song. He is sitting playing when he breaks down. He then
continues to play. As he plays he opens his eyes to see his girlfriend sitting in front of him
like she always used to when she would listen to him. He closes his eyes and opens them
again and she has gone. Layne goes home feeling very low and confused. She appears
before him again while he tries to sleep.
This results in Layne tracking his girlfriend in which he finds himself standing before her
grave.

Character Biographies
Layne: A young man, 20 years old, who has had a bumpy upbringing. His parents divorced
when he was 9 years old. He is an innocent soul with good intentions and morals. He is calm
and chilled out with good emotional control. His love for his girlfriend Demri is strong as she
keeps him happy and confident. Rock music is his biggest passion and he enjoys going to
gigs, getting together with his band, seeing friends, talking about his favourite bands and
listening to music. He wishes to become something bigger with his music in the future. Many
of his songs relate to his difficult upbringing and his Dads substance use which has had a
big impact on his life.

Demri: Laynes girlfriend, 21 years old, who has come from a difficult background like her
partner. Her mother died when she was 12 years old from alcohol abuse and her Dad
struggles to pay the bills. She is a very warm person and has supported Layne throughout
their 6 year relationship. She compliments him with their similar natures. She is lively and
has a strong front meaning she will never hesitate to stand up for herself. She is the
drummer of a grunge band. Sometimes she collaborate with Layne.

Narrative Structures
What is a narrative?
A narrative is an account of events, shown to a reader or listener in a sequence of
written or spoken words, or in a video.

What is a linear narrative?

A linear narrative is a story that happens in chronological order from the beginning to
the end.

What is a non-linear narrative?

A non-linear narrative is when the events in the story are not in chronological order.

What narrative structure does your final video have?

A linear narrative.

Script
Insert your own script and your groups script here
Down in a Hole

[Nutshell by Alice in Chains playing]

[The film begins]

Richie is sitting alone in his room. He looks completely blank as he has

just found out that his girlfriend Demri has been involved in a car
accident. He looks down at a photograph of her, drops it and gets into bed.

LAYNE
Where are you?

He sighs and closes his eyes. Turns to black. He begins having flash backs.
[Dream sequence begins]
Demri holding hands with Layne, smiling. Layne playing guitar and Demri
listening. Layne and Demri cuddling. Demri walking away until she
disappears.
Black.
2 weeks into the future.
Layne is playing guitar and singing a song.
His band mate is just leaving the room.

BAND MATE
If you need anything buddy let me know, Im just a phone call
away. Come round mine or something soon. Get your mind off
things.
LAYNE
(Upset) Cheers man. Ill let you know.
His band mate leaves the room with Layne sitting alone. He continues to
play. His playing becomes more intense. [Multiple fast paced shots of Layne
playing over time building up tension]. He looks around in front of him
quickly then he looks down. Something catches his attention but when he
looks back there is nothing there. It was Demri.

Demri?

Layne looks around him feeling uncomfortable. He then looks to the ground
shaking his head in disbelief. Continuing on with the song that he was
playing and finds himself constantly messing up what he playing.

Thats enough for today.

Layne put his guitar into its case, unplugs his amp, puts his coat on and
walks out with his items.
He walks home feeling very lost, confused and low. As he gets in he hangs
up his coat, places down his amp and gets out his guitar. He begins to play
a song which then fades into music on the scene.
The flashbacks come flowing back in through his head. He just sits lost in
life.
[Creep by Stone Temple Pilots begins playing]
Layne walks along through his town. He looks into his own reflection and
pulls away. He sits down playing on his Xbox then looks round to the
controller that isnt being used. He sits down to eat and looks across at
the empty chair opposite him. He continues to walk along into the skate
park. He stands looking across into the horizon.

Layne is asleep in his bedroom. He is awakened from a bad dream. He looks

across the room when he sees Demri for a split second. He jumps up but she
has gone. He walks over to his window to look outside and sees her standing
outside. He puts on his clothes, runs down the stairs, slips his shoes on
and races outside. He sees her again but walking away round the corner. He
continuously runs tracking her until he finds himself standing still.
Standing before her grave.

THE END.
Written by Joseph Bartlett

Storyboard
Insert your storyboard here

Think carefully about the shots you will be using. Consider the range of shots/angles
to give interest and perspective

Shots
Long Shot
Medium Shot
Two Shot
Over the Shoulder
Medium Close up
Close up

Camera Angles
High angle
Eye-level
Low angle

Movement
Pan
Zoom
Tracking

Editing
Shot, reverse shot
Eye-line match
Jump cut

Mood Board
Insert a mood board for each main character

Layne:

Location recce
Complete the location recce for the final venue.

Props List
What props / models / furniture etc. will you need to make your music video?

Production Name: Mirage Rock

Producer:

Item

Script page

Description

Character/location

Photograph of
Demri

Layne looks
down at the
photograph of
Demri when he
discovers she
has died

Layne/Laynes house

Guitar

1, 2

Used in multiple
moments with
Layne

Recording
studio/Laynes room

Guitar case

1,2

The case Layne

carries his guitar
in

Recording
studio/Laynes room

Guitar amp

1,2

Laynes guitar
amp

Recording
studio/Laynes room

Coat

1,2

The coat Layne

picks up after he
finishes practice

Present almost the

whole time

Xbox and
controller

During Laynes
struggle of being
alone

Laynes room

Notes

Sound Table
Production Name: Down in a Hole
Producer: Joseph Bartlett
Action
Beginning of film
Playing of the guitar
The voices of characters
Door closing
Layne leaving the studio

Layne arriving at home

Laynes reflecting time

Description of Sound
Nutshell Alice in
Chains
The sound of Layne
playing his guitar
The voices of
characters
When Laynes band
mate leaves the room
and the door shuts
Ruffling of coat,
unplugging of amp
and putting away of
guitar
Putting down all his
items
Creep Stone Temple
Pilots

Diegetic/non/diegetic
Non-diegetic

Atmosphere
created
Dark/ Sombre

Musice type and

atmosphere
Slow, sad

Diegetic
Diegetic
Diegetic
Diegetic

Diegetic

Dialouge

Lighting

What is low-key lighting?

Low-key lighting is when there is one key light source to only light
parts of the person or object.

What genres may use this?

Horror and thriller movies

What is high-key lighting?

High-key lighting is where there is more than one source of light on
the person or object meaning that it is heavily lit.

What genres may use this?

Family comedy

What is ambient lighting?

Ambient lighting is when the light source isnt deliberately put
there put the photographer or camera man e.g. natural light.

Recording and Editing Equipment

What equipment are you using to film? Include make & model
Sony Handycam
Or
Canon Eos 500d 18-55mm (kit) lens
Tripod

What software are you using to edit on? Include a screenshot

Adobe Premiere pro CS5

Call Sheet
VIIBE PRODUCTIONS @ The Henley College
Production: The Mirage Rock
Client Information: Viibe Productions
Location: 12 Milton Close
Henley college woods

Cast and Crew:

Joseph Bartlett
Harry Lowe
Lauren Miller

Role: Phone Number:

Director/ Cameraman
Layne
Demri

Production Requirements:
The film has to be at least 5 minutes long.

Other Information:

Brief:

Risk assessment of venue

Complete risk assessment for the shooting locations

RISK ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY

HAZARD

RISK
H/M/L

N/A

N/A

PRECAUTIONS

IN PLACE

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

N/A

There are
no obvious
risks in the
production
of this film.

Please leave this section blank:

Risk Assessment checked by: Name ..
. Date

Signed

KEY: Activity: Describe the component part of your pursuit. Hazard:

List the
things you anticipate might cause harm or the things associated with your activity
that have the potential to cause harm. Consider the likely harm. Risk: Assess the
risk as H (High), M (Medium) or L (Low). When concluding your assessment
consider all of the circumstances.
Precautions: Consider what
you could do to minimise / negate the risk.
In Place:
Will the
precautionary measures be in place at the time of the activity?
Review Date:
When would it be reasonable to review your assessment?

Remember it might be whilst you are undertaking the activity.

Reviewer: Name of the person responsible for completing the risk assessment.
A copy of this form should be taken on the activity or visit by the Reviewer.