Task Checklist : Before Filming

Today, Sophie was absent, so Beccy and I were not able to continue on storyboarding. Instead, we completed 3 of the tasks that we need to complete before we are allowed to begin filming. Firstly we compiled a Props List;

Props List

-2 pairs of Glasses
-Laptop or Computer
-Paper/Files/Folders
-Pen and various other Stationary
-Work Phone/Mobile
-Pictures of family and friends
-Keys
-Mug
-Chocolate/Cake, or some form of breakfast
-Handbag/Tablets/Nose Spray

This prop list mainly contain items that make the office more personable to the character, and certain items we listed are there to enhance her quirkiness. Also, some items are on there because they would need to be, considering the environment she is working in.

Next we compiled a Costume List;

Costume List

'Auntie Babs'
-Scarf, Shirt, Cardigan, Trousers/skirt, Trainers, Glasses, Sweatband/Ankle bracelet

'Paolo'
-White Shirt, Smart Trousers, Smart Shoes, One Earring.

'Office Worker(1)'
-White Shirt, Skirt, Tights, Shoes.

When it comes to the protagonist's outfit, we were discussing giving her a basic office outfit, but adding some peculiar accessories to what she was wearing to portray her personality and how she is different to all the other generic workers. These accessories such as something like a sweatband, or wearing trainers with a skirt connote that she is a unique character, and also connotes that she is important.
With 'Paolo's' outfit, we wanted to portray him as someone who is aware that women find him attractive, but not as someone who is narcissistic. So, even though his outfit seems boring, we are going to have him with a ridiculous amount of buttons undone on his shirt, and one earring etc to suggest he takes his appearance seriously and tries hard to seem even more attractive than women already believe he is.
With the costumes, we are aiming to make it clear who the main characters in the footage are, and we also want to try and convey the most about the characters personality as we possibly can through costume.

The last task we completed was a letter that is to be sent to the people that own the location we wish to shoot in. It was basically addressing what times we would like to use it and when, we have to then send this off and await a reply with written confirmation.

Lastly, we printed off the scripts for our actors-which was the first task. We have now completed 4 out of 7 of the tasks, and I feel that our group is progressing through the tasks and the coursework very well. I also feel that with the way things are going at the moment, we will be fully prepared and ready to film by next week.