Link

Link to my final website

There are also a lot of links to the right of this page to various websites and pages.

Website - https://sgeorgioubrunt.wixsite.com/delivery

Final Piece

The final version of my main 3min piece!

Please find below the final edit of my a-level piece - Delivery Ep.1: Knock Knock

A girl is burgled while her parents aren't at home, but they're not after valuables...

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/hvQbNkwKz6s

Or quick-view it below:

PAST VERSIONS:

I have been editing this for a few weeks now, and have made a few different versions. The very first version was over 5 mins which is well over the 3min maximum. This was because it followed the script I wrote word-for-word.

After reviewing it, it was decided that the story could be cut down without removing key details. These removals can be seen in second version of the draft vs the first. In this version, it was decided that the actor and character of the burglar should be altered. This can be seen in the final version.

The actors were very versatile and flexible, and always made sure the shot was right and to the high standards we tried to adhere to.

However, a few disadvantages came with the equipment in use. The camera, for example, was my phone. It works perfectly fine and is perfectly adequate for this project. However, it was damaged after a repair made to it by the retailer and scratches were accidentally made to the inside of the camera lens, which made some shots appear to have a greasy-haze on them.

Another disadvantage was the microphone. Initially, I was planning on using the stereo microphones on my phone. However, as some shots were outside, they picked up the slightest gust of wind and amplified it which doesn't help when you're trying to listen to the actors tell the story (found in first and second versions of the piece). To try and solve this, an external microphone with a larger sponge surround was lent to me, which helped massively. However, as the second shoot day was windier than the first, it didn't help by much (found in the final versions of the piece). However, it was certainly an improvement.

The last issue was the stabilisation of the camera. While the camera does have OIS, it doesn't work well when moving more violently than a light tremor. I purchased an external stabiliser to try and aid the camera's OIS, however, it was faulty and I had to return it - this wasn't a help. In the end, after changing editing software late in the editing phase, I had to use the stabilisation effects that iMovie provide. They are very good considering they are software-based, but better results could have been achieved by the use of mechanical stabilisation. 

Please find below the two first drafts of the episode.

FIRST: https://youtu.be/gp5m3geEXJU

SECOND: https://youtu.be/h_0VQyGQ5MA

Go check out the new Editor's Special on the DELIVERY website!

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/GbwtlWlnCXI

My Testing

I have been conducting some minor testing

I have recorded some test clips of the first few moments of the script and some other parts of it that do no require any actors. I will also be testing some acoustic foam tile to test its effect on wind noise and audio quality as all audio will be recorded by the phones built-in microphone.

Production Script

The script I have written for my production.

Research of Similar Products

The research I have conducted into products similar to the ones I need to make.

Research of Media Companies

Below is my research into the media companies our project is to be produced by

 

“Channel 4 is a publicly-owned and commercially-funded UK public service broadcaster, with a statutory remit to deliver high-quality, innovative, alternative content that challenges the status quo.” - Channel 4 

They do not do any production of their own, but instead they publish other producer’s content. 

Their content is at no cost to the consumer as it is commercially-funded (eg Adverts) 

They reinvest all profits made back into programmes. This also pays for loss-making programs such as News. They brought in about £1,000,000,000 (~$1,300,000,000) in 2018. 

“Statutory public service remit – 15 elements, including: 

• Be innovative and distinctive 
• Stimulate public debate on contemporary issues 
• Reflect cultural diversity of the UK 
• Champion alternative points of view 

• Inspire change in people's lives 
• Nurture new and existing talent” 

-Channel 4 

All of their UK programmes are from UK production companies. 

 

Paid subscription to watch TV Series, Documentaries and Feature Films in 190 countries in a wide range of languages and genres. Customers and watch as much as they like without adverts or contacts.  

It operates online and first began as an online movie rental company in 1997. They begun winning Oscars in 2017. 

2018 revenue was $15,790,000,000. 

They offer their services on most platforms, including the Nintendo Wii in 2010 along with a launch on Apple Products.  

 

“Kudos is one of the world’s leading television production companies. We are a team of individuals – passionate programme makers who specialise in scripted content. We work with the best global talent to create, develop and produce popular, innovative, award-winning drama and comedy series.” - Kudos 

Producers of Humans (for Channel 4 and AMC), The Tunnel (Sky Atlantic) and Man in an Orange Shirt (BBC 2) and other programmes. They do produce for commercial companies, but do a large amount of work for the BBC. 

They are part of Endemol Shine Group. 

They begun in 1992. They produce British shows.  

 

They were established in Manchester in 1998. 

They produced Queer as Folk (Channel 4), Clocking Off (BBC One), Happy Valley (BBC One), Scott & Bailey (ITV) and others. They do produce for commercial companies, but do a large amount of work for the BBC. 

 

"Aspect Productions, an Endemol Company, is internationally recognised as one of the UK’s most successful and prolific independent television producers. The company portfolio includes Children’s/Animation, Comedy, Drama, Entertainment and Factual/Features genres.” - Tiger Aspect 

We create a wide range of critically acclaimed and award-winning programming for all the UK’s major terrestrial and non-terrestrial broadcasters.  In addition our creative output now enjoys high profile internationally through commissions for major foreign networks.  Our programmes are shown by a host of broadcasters in hundreds of territories. Our programming is built on our relationships with the best on offer in UK talent. The company’s belief in nurturing and supporting creativity on every level means that Tiger Aspect consistently attracts the ultimate in on-screen, writing and production talent.