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Pre Production :Planning Document 1

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     Here we created our production company’s logo for our movie. With all the students strong personalities on our blog it was a little difficult to choose one design. We were inspired by no tears left to cry song and used that photo to help with our movie title lost soul .The background is black and the woman crying represents our group leader also our main character. Our production company’s name are the initials of our team members. Caron and Camden with Jazyme and Shante CWJS entertainment. 

Pre Production :Planning Document

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  For this section of the planning document we had to have the exposition for our final film .The exposition is the background information the audience needs to know for your story to make sense . The mise en scene is the girl disappearing on camera while the main character is still stalking shows she is hallucinating. The dialogue is the conversation between her and her hallucination. Voice over is making everything clear and adds another layer of immersion

Research 1

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  This part of our research we had to make a shot list . This also went along with pre planning . We had to number the shots and give the description/action line . Our team had to individually research how to put together a proper shot list even though it was in our assignments . We wanted to ensure we could go in depth with it . We had to list the camera shots we used , composition , framing , movement and sound in our film 

Research

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  While everyone's brains are different, scientists are able to use imaging to get a general idea of what a normally functioning brain looks like vs. one that is not. There are a number of   tests   that can be administered to diagnose schizophrenia.  some conditions, such as  multiple sclerosis , areas of damage are visible on brain scans. This is not the case with schizophrenia. It is not currently possible to diagnose schizophrenia using brain imaging alone. Instead, researchers look at abnormalities   in the brain , which are common among people with schizophrenia and not common in people who do not have schizophrenia. The brains of people with schizophrenia tend to be different in terms of total tissue volume and activity, specifically lower volumes of gray matter.

Research 3

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 We researched about schizophrenia for this particular  A disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. The exact cause of schizophrenia isn't known, but a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain chemistry and structure may play a role . 

Research 2

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 One important type of exposition is dialogue. Dialogue is an important conversation between two or more characters allows for a simple and effective exposition in a scene . Dialogue reveals the character , both in what is said and how it is being said . The dialogue will reveal immediate needs and desires , but also reveals backgrounds , education , social class and a host of other attributes .

Research 5

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Diagnosis of schizophrenia involves ruling out other mental health disorders and determining that symptoms are not due to substance abuse, medication or a medical condition. Determining a diagnosis of schizophrenia may include: Physical exam.  This may be done to help rule out other problems that could be causing symptoms and to check for any related complications. Tests and screenings.  These may include tests that help rule out conditions with similar symptoms, and screening for alcohol and drugs. The doctor may also request imaging studies, such as an MRI or CT scan. Psychiatric evaluation.  A doctor or mental health professional checks mental status by observing appearance and demeanor and asking about thoughts, moods, delusions, hallucinations, substance use, and potential for violence or suicide. This also includes a discussion of family and personal history. Diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia.  A doctor or mental health professional may use the criteria in the Diagnostic and

Research 6

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Schizophrenia occurs in all societies regardless of class, colour, religion and culture. 1 in 100 people age 18-35 have some type of schizophrenia.Schizophrenia typically begins between the ages of 15 and 25.Schizophrenia is more prevalent in men than women.Schizophrenia is quite rare for people under 10 years of age or over 40 years of age. At any one time as many as 51 million people worldwide have schizophrenia.Over 280,000 people in Canada have schizophrenia.A common myth is that schizophrenia is a split personality. It is not.Schizophrenia is a form of psychosis in which the person may have difficulty distinguishing between reality and non-reality.People with schizophrenia may experience hallucinations: things a person sees, hears, smells, or feels that no one else can see, hear, smell, or feel.Delusions can be a part of schizophrenia: false beliefs that are not part of the person's culture.Disorganized thinking is common for schizophrenia: when a person has trouble organizing

Research 4

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which can be distressing for them and for their family and friends. The symptoms of schizophrenia can make it difficult to participate in usual, everyday activities, but effective treatments are available. Many people who receive treatment can engage in school or work, achieve independence, and enjoy personal relationships.

Planning:Film Pitch

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 Today we were assigned to plan film  to plan is a verbal or a visual presentation of a writer's big idea, usually preceding the writing of the draft of the film. Film pitch purpose is to gain that all important initial funding to kickstart a movie production . Film producers engage audiences  by knowing who are their target audience , smartly distrubuting the film , connect with a story, physical and emotional suturing . 

Preliminary Exercise: Introduction to Sound

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Sounds are known to evoke emotion the audience. It changes the emotional or physical status of a character. Sound design is a process of experimentation to create an audio environment that supports the on -screen action and engages the audience. The true sound designer is constantly listening, learning and experimenting. Sound engineers realize the audio world of a film to to enhance the mood, atmosphere, and or tone.It is the final and most important element needed to create an immersive     experience for the audience. Sound is everything you hear when watching a film. Sound illustrates the psychological thoughts of a character. It can change the emotional and physical status of a character. Sound is what truly convinces the mind that it is a place. It enhances the movie world and provides cues to the audience of what is to happen next. 

Preliminary Exercise:How does the sound support your film in the context of the genre?

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 A sound recorded and presented to make a specific storytelling or creative point. without the use of a dialogue or music. Sound effects can  be created or enhanced for a film and applied post production. Hard sound effects are common sounds that come from objects on screen. Ambient sound effects are sounds that are not synchronized with the picture, but indicate setting to the audience. Foley sounds are souds that are synchronized and recorded for the screen . Designed sound are sounds that do not normally occur in nature or are impossible to record in nature.  Our sound in our film was thrilling sound. We used these sounds to give off a sad and show intensity within the film .Sound techniques are direct sound in all sounds recorded at the time of filming. Sound bridge are the sound or music that is carried from one scene to the next. It links two scenes together and keeps the audience distracted while the scene cuts to the next . Parrallel sound matches the mood or tone of a sequence