Minute Meetings

Meeting 1

What did we do?

We discussed each other's ideas and picked out similarities between them to see if we could develop our ideas further.We decided on what theme we wanted to focus on (Church).We discussed a number of scenarios we could use to make it an effective opening scene.

What are our targets for the next meeting?

To settle on a final idea for what the main focus of the opening sequence should be.Consider where we could film.

Meeting 2

What did we do?

We discussed our main idea and tried to finalise the details of it.We discussed what our back up idea could be.We started to discuss the scene outline and what would be seen in the frame during the opening sequence, not bearing in mind any technicalities.We discussed and decided that the location would be a church.

What are our targets for the next meeting?

To finalise the scene outline for our opening sequenceTo finalise which idea we are choosing as our back up idea.

Meeting 3

What did we do?

We finalised the scene outline for our opening sequence.We briefly thought about what props and type of actors we would be using.We went through details such as camera angles and movement, as well as the diegetic sound effects and non-diegetic soundtrack, which would accompany the shots.We decided on the back up idea, which we chose to be the “999 call”, involving a child murdering his parents.

What are our targets for the next meeting?

To film the pre-production sequence trial, using available equipment, actors and nearby location, based on the scene outline.

Meeting 4

What did we do?

We wrote up the pre-production process, involving the locations we needed and what we used instead, the characters we needed and who we replaced them with, the props we substituted and the difficulties we facedWe started working on the editing of the pre-production sequence we shotWe found a soundtrack to play throughout the sequenceWe discussed the reflection of the sequence and made notes on it

What are we planning on doing next?

To complete the post-production editing of the trial sequence.To discuss the outcomes of the production and finish notes on the reflection to be ready to explore it individual.

Meeting 5

What did we do?

We worked on the different elements of our pitch.

What are our targets for the next meeting?

To continue working on our pitch.To start working on the storyboard.

Meeting 6

What did we do?

We began working on our storyboard and discussed our idea to ensure that all members of the group agreed and had to same vision for the idea.We continued working on the pitch.

What are our targets for the next meeting?

To finish the pitch.Continue working on the storyboard.

Meeting 7

What did we do?

We continued working on developing the storyboardWe completed the pitch

What are our targets for the next meeting?

To check over the pitch and check that it is accurate and everyone agrees

Meeting 8

What did we do?

We checked over the pitch and emailed it to all members of the group.We continued feel keeping the storyboard

What are our  targets for the next meeting?

To continue working on developing the storyboard.

Meeting 9

What did we do?

Discussed feedback, created a new scene outline, cast the thriller and assigned role for costumes

What are our  targets for the next meeting?

Discuss costume research.
Finish and Edit storyboard according to new scene outline.

Meeting 10

What did we do?

Completed the scene outline.
Asked our teacher for their feedback on our new scene outline.
Discussed the feedback in the group and how we were going to go about making the adaptations to improve it.

Meeting 11

What did we do?

 We contacted a Russian Storyboard company 'Risuen Raskadrovki' and we asked them for details about storyboard production. We asked questions regarding the time frame, the price and their ability etc.

What are our targets?

We need to wait for a reply from the company and discuss all of the details with them in order to collaborate and complete a finalised professional storyboard.

Add details to the scene outline.