Preparation for filming: detective + luke/charli scenes

In today's lesson we planned many tasks such as:

• Possible locations for the detective and mother scene
• Script for detective and mother
• Shot list for detective and mother 
• Shot list for Luke/Charli
• New font and logo of 'Upside Down Productions'

Possible locations

We looked around school for ideas of where to shot the detective scene and came to the decision of shooting our footage inside Mr Michie's office. We moved the table into the middle of the room and put two chairs either side to make it seem like a detective's offlice. The mise-en-scene in the room also refletcts a typical police office as there is a file cabinent and a telephone. Most importantly though we have made a name for the detecive on  a piece of paper to establishes what type of character he is.

Props and mise-en-scene

For this detective scene we need to make it seem as realistic as possible. So we need:

Police dress

• A notepad and pen for the detective
• Correct smart clothing
• Desk- telephone, computer, papers

Police desk

Script (developments)

Detective: So. I need to know exactly when you last saw her. Do you remember?

Mother: [pause] Of course I remember. She looked so lovely. [staring at the floor, not concentrating]

Detective: Mrs Blank, we need to know. It's vital in this investigation.

Mother: It was Sunday 18th. She left at 2 O'clock to meet her friends, that's all I know.

Detective: Thank you. And don't worry, we'll find your daughter.

Mother: Please, you have to. 

Shot list- Detective and Mother

1. Establishing shot of room
2. Mid shot of detective (showing name tag)
3. Shot reverse shot of mother, mid shot (perhaps hold this shot and use detectives voice over?)
4. Shot reverse shot to detective
5. Shot reverse shot to mother
6. Shot reverse shot to detective
7. Back to mother- hold close up
8. Black screen- role on titles

Shot list- Luke and newspaper

1. Establishing shot of study
2. Point of view shot of newspaper
3. Close up of face- smirk
4. Point of view table- putting down newspaper
5. Close up of face- hold, hears noise
6. Back to long, Luke gets up and walks out

New logo: Upsidedown productions