Planning
Gillian Hansen-Kaufman and Skye Cassanelli-Warriner
Shooting Schedule
Date (Start/Finish
What we will do
March 15-17
Filming will begin about a week and a half from now when we secure our
locations; hopefully most of the filming will be accomplished during this time
March 20-22
This is the weekend following the previous in case not all the needed shots are
collected or need to be filmed again
March 23
Editing will begin once all the filming is finished so that we are able to efficiently
use the classroom computers and editing programs
Shooting Script
Scene 1
• Camera- birds eye view; pan across desk filled with eviction notices
• Lighting- indoor morning
• Sound of typing heard
Scene 2
• Camera- medium close-up of writer typing at typewriter from side
• Writer profile is seen from chest up to head
• Sound of typing continued to be heard
• Lighting is same as previous
Shooting Script (continued)
Scene 3
• Camera: close-up of hands typing on typewriter keyboard
• Sound is heard with dings and punching of typewriter
• Camera: slowly zooms into writing on paper, “Idea 1,” which was just
typed on the typewriter by the writer
• “Idea 1” gets moved out of the way so blank paper fills the scene
• White screen fades into next scene with some dialogue from the
writer
Shooting Script (continued)
Scene 4
• Camera: long shot of couple on the beach; sitting down on boardwalk
bench
• Sound: non-diegetic sound is heard in the form of sunny/romantic
music in addition to regular beach noises
Scene 5
• Camera: Medium close-up of romantic couple on beach just about to
kiss
• Continuation of previous light music in the background
Shooting Script (continued)
Scene 6
• White screen appears
• Sound: record scratch noise is heard
• It becomes apparent that the white screen is actually the back of
white paper
• Slowly begin to zoom-out from paper as a hand comes down and
grabs paper
• Zoom-out continues as the camera is positioned behind the
typewriter, facing the writer, and we see the writer crumple up the
paper
Shooting Script (continued)
Scene 7
• Camera: close-up of writer’s hands crumpling up sheet of paper
• Sound: crumpling sound; preferably only sound heard
Scene 8
• Camera: medium close-up of writer; show the writer’s frustration
• Quick shot
• Sound: the writer’s sigh
Shooting Script (continued)
Scene 9
• Camera: set long-shot as writer walks in and put of the frame while getting
the trash can from the other side of the apartment
• Sound: writer’s shuffling is heard as only sound; also accompanied by
occasional sighing
Scene 10
• Camera: high-angle close-up of trashcan by desk
• Time-elapse occurs in this shot as trash can slowly fills up and lighting
changes indicating change in time
• Lighting: gradually becomes darker to aid the time elapse and indicate the
beginning of evening
• Zoom-out after time lapse to show writer at desk next to trash can
Shooting Script (continued)
Scene 11
• Camera: close-up of writer’s hands typing on the typewriter
• Sound: strictly the sound of typing culminated with writer’s dialogue
to himself
• Similar to “Idea 1,” “Idea 47” will be typed out of the way and the
white paper will fade into the next scene
Scene 12
• Lighting – slightly ominous, not too bright but not dark, dim artificial
lighting, no natural sunlight
• A male and female are in the shot. Female looks battered, and is
quivering in a hunched over position while male is standing over her.
Both the male and female are covered in her blood.
• Female – Crying *tries to stand up but is pushed back down by male*
• Male – obviously mad *pushes female to the ground and is about to
throw another punch*
• Camera- shot is positioned
• Weather – cannot be determined
Scene 13
• White screen
• Camera - positioned behind typewriter pointed at the back of the
piece of paper (the whole frame is white because of the paper),
slowly zooms out to reveal the writer in front of the typewriter
• Writer- lets out a big disappointed sigh
• Lighting - midday not bright and sunny like the morning but bright
enough to where no lights need be turned on inside
• Weather – Sunny and bright
Scene 13
• White screen
• Camera - positioned behind typewriter pointed at the back of the
piece of paper (the whole frame is white because of the paper),
slowly zooms out to reveal the writer in front of the typewriter
• Writer- lets out a big disappointed sigh
• Lighting - midday not bright and sunny like the morning but bright
enough to where no lights need be turned on inside
• Weather – Sunny and bright
Scene 14
• Camera – a slightly above angle shot of the typewriter from the front
(the writers hands can bee seen on the keys of the board along with a
coffee mug on the side of the typewriter)
• Lighting – as prior shot
• Weather – as prior shot
• Writer – making upset grunting noises
Scene 15
• Camera – A side slightly low angle shot of the writer at his desk where
the writer himself can be mostly seen and the typewriter in full can
be seen along with coffee mug
• Writer – angrily rips out piece of paper from typewriter bumping the
mug in his path
• Lighting – as prior shot
• Weather – as prior shot
Scene 16
• Camera – same shot as before just zoomed out to see the whole desk
along with him, the typewriter, and mug
• Writer – the mug he had bumped in the previous scene is now falling
to the floor as the writer flinches realizing what he had just done
• Lighting – as prior shot
• Weather – as prior shot
Scene 17
• Camera – above angle shot of coffee mug falling to the floor. The
camera is directly above the falling mug and is very steady. Slow
motion shot.
• No sounds until the mug smashes into the ground then a shattering
sound
• Writer – shouts “#*!?.” His hands slowly enter the shot with the piece
of paper he just ripped out of the typewriter. He places the broken
bits of cup onto the paper and his hands exit the shot leaving the
empty floor
Scene 18
• Cuts to dirty sink
• Camera – Over head shot (like coffee mug dropping)
• Writer – His hands pop into the frame with the small fragments of
mug in hand. He then drops the bits of mug into the sink in one big
loud crash, along with the piece of paper they were carried there on.
Scene 19
• Camera – side shot of writer at typewriter. Camera is level with his
head
• Writer – yawns
• Weather – cool and dark night
• Lighting – dark. It is now night time and the light that’s is provided is
done so by indoor lamps and overhead lights
Scene 20
• Camera – above angle shot of the typewriter where the writers hands
can be seen on the keys typing out the words “IDEA #!*%”. Zoom in to
the words on the paper
• Writer – yawning and speaking to himself “come on, they want this by
9 AM, you can do this”
• Lighting – as prior shot
• Weather - as prior shot
Scene 22
• Fades from prior scene to this shot
• Camera – above angle shot of the typewriter with the writers head
now laying on it. The camera then pans upward to show the piece of
paper that was in the typewriter with the words “Directed by:…” on it
• Writer – snores loudly
• Lighting – very dark only one lamp is dimly lit
• Weather – cold and dark
Scene 21
• Camera – held steady at the corner of a building. Girl walks into frame, full
body shot of her.
• Girl – checks her watch and her surroundings. When she turns around she
sees a man in all black and begins running away
• Man – wearing all black and looking sketchy. Begins running after the girl
• As the two are running it turns into a slow motion scene and slowly starts
to fade out
• Lighting – Bright, its midday in the city the sun is the only source of light
• Weather – sunny and bright
Title
• The title of our film is “Deadlined”
• Our title will appear after the actors’ names are presented. In terms
of the story line, the title will appear during the time elapse sequence
(Scene ). The title will appear in bold white lettering and will gradually
become more prominent as the time elapses and the day grows
darker.
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Scene 1 – diegetic sound of rustling papers and slight taps of the typewriter
Scene 2 - diegetic sound of writer breathing and typing
Scene 3 – diegetic sound of the typing of the typewriter keys
Scene 4 – diegetic sound of slow typewriter keys with non-diegetic sound of romantic music
Scene 5 - diegetic sound of slow typewriter keys with non-diegetic sound of romantic music
Scene 6 – non-diegetic sound of record scratch, followed by diegetic sound of paper being ripped out
of the typewriter
Scene 7 – diegetic sound of crumbling paper
Scene 8 – diegetic sound of chair scratching across the floor
Scene 9 – diegetic sound of writer picking up the trashcan
Scene 10 – diegetic sound of trashcan being placed down with the noise of typing keys in
background.
Scene 11 – diegetic sound of the typing of the typewriter keys
Sound
• Scene 12 – fast pace diegetic sound of typewriter keys being pressed and non-diegetic sound of
ominous music
• Scene 13 – non-diegetic sound of record scratch
• Scene 15 – diegetic sound of paper being ripped from typewriter
• Scene 16 – diegetic sound of coffee mug falling from the desk
• Scene 17 – diegetic sound of coffee mug shattering upon impact with the ground and diegetic
sound of writer picking up the pieces
• Scene 18 – diegetic sound of broken mug being tossed into empty side of the sink
• Scene 19 - diegetic sound of the typing of the typewriter keys
• Scene 20 - diegetic sound of the typing of the typewriter keys
• Scene 21 - diegetic sound of the typing of the typewriter keys at a slowing pace, along with nondiegetic sound of spy music
• Scene 22 – diegetic sound of writer’s head hitting keys of typewriter and snoring.
Location
• We will be shooting “Idea 1” at the beach near Gillian’s house; this is
Hollywood Beach, Florida. On the beach we will be using the
boardwalk section of the beach for our scene.
• We will be using downtown Fort Lauderdale, specifically the Las Olas
area for our “Idea 3.” Specifically, a wall on a street corner.
• For “Idea 2” we will be using Gillian’s kitchen
• We will shoot in Skye’s house for the writer’s house scenes; which is
the majority of the film opening. Specifically the front portion of the
the house will be used and manipulated to look like a writer’s desk
area and small apartment.
Participants
• Directors, Producers, Camera operators: Gillian and Skye
• Main Character (Writer): acted out by TBA
• “Idea” actors (male and female): acted out by Jane and John
Health and Safety
• We will be filming in safe locations; such as both Gillian’s and Skye’s
houses, which are child friendly. Whilst filming at the Beach and
downtown Las Olas we will ensure to the best of our abilities that
neither the equipment nor any of the participants are placed in harms
way.
• We aren’t using any dangerous props during our filming. The filming
of the mug shattering will be conducted with upmost care.
• We will be signing the equipment in and out when using it with our
teacher’s permission.
Script
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Scene 1 - none
Scene 2 - none
Scene 3 – writer: “Hmm…. Ah, OK.”
Scene 4 - none
Scene 5 – none
Scene 6 – writer: “This is shit.”
Scene 7 - none
Scene 8 – writer: *sighs*
Scene 9 – none
Scene 10 - none
Scene 11 – writer: “Alright, this is the one goddamn it.”
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Scene 12 - none
Scene 13 – writer: *sighs*
Scene 14 - none
Scene 15 - none
Scene 16 - none
Scene 17 – writer: “!*%?”
Scene 18 - none
Scene 19 – writer: *yawn*
Scene 20 – writer: *yawn* “C’mon, they want this by 9 am. You can do it.”
Scene 21 - none
Scene 22 – writer: *snores*
Storyboard
Storyboard (pt.2)
Storyboard (pt.3)