Sunset Shot

I want to capture the sunset in a cropped field to show an establishing shot and connect to the atmosphere and mood of happiness and beauty. I want the audience to feel a sense of happiness and connect to the stereotypical farmer, following the traits of a farmer working hard till late hours. Showing the audience a connection to the characters representation and personality.

In order to ensure that I arrive at the field on the right time to capture the sunset I need to research into the times so I found this timetable of when the sunset will be present so I'm organised with the timing of gathering the equipment etc. This will ensure I gain the best shots and the highest standard I'm happy with and where the audience can link too and understand.

Sunset Schedule-

Production: Transport

Due to Megan being able to drive we have the advantage to easily get to and from location, which is ideal considering the location is rural and will be challenging without own transport. We have to ensure the safety risks are in place; being sensible in the car and understanding the normal and mature behaviour of driving as a passenger in a vehicle. Ensure no loud music is played as rural roads may be skidding and all focus must be given to prevent accidents.

Planning: Location

Research: Type of Documentary

Different types of documentaries-

Documentary Formats

• Expository Documentary-Voice over and unseen speaker explains what’s on the screen. 
• Observational Documentary -Spontaneously observing people’s lives. 
• Interactive Documentary -Following a sequence when being film, responds to questions asked in a interview. 
•  Reflexive Documentary -When the film maker acknowledges their presence in front of the camera.

From the overall types of documentaries I feel our short matches a Observational type due to the conventions of observing people's lives, for example the Farmer's life on the day to day farm, clearly addressed to the audience. I feel the documentary is a Interactive Documentary type also, due to the use of interviews and asking the Farmer questions to address to the audience about the farm, gaining more knowledge.

Planning: Storyboard

Planning: How to do a Storyboard

I researched this video to help me create a storyboard as I'm not a born artists I found it hard to draw an initial Storyboard. Therefore I used this video to get some key tips of creating my own storyboard.

Planning: Permission