Game plan for filming of final project 13/01/23
Figure 1: Route of filming: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Mears+Student+Life+-+Old+Mill,+Dundee,+21+Brown+St,+Dundee+DD1+5EF/Tay+Bridge+Kiosk,+Newport-on-Tay/Lookout+Point,+Dundee/Dundee+Station,+South+Union+Street,+Dundee/Verdant+Works,+West+Henderson's+Wynd,+Dundee/Commercial+Street,+Dundee/Cox's+Stack,+Lochee,+Dundee/Dundee+Law,+Law+Road,+Dundee/Camperdown+Country+Park,+Dundee/@56.4642816,-3.0012403,14z/data=!3m1!5s0x48865cd01d995c91:0xb4db47d986c37445!4m56!4m55!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865cc12d8da1f3:0xa6340b261f90d4ec!2m2!1d-2.9789418!2d56.4622173!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865c7b3d13d6a5:0x9ac46c85285fac6f!2m2!1d-2.9312041!2d56.4473724!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865d7de10b8edb:0x769102c435444a1e!2m2!1d-2.9610206!2d56.4595656!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865c957bdef6c9:0xb8c6ec4664dc1f18!2m2!1d-2.9693961!2d56.4576709!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865cc7b2613e8f:0xf10c58b8aee11738!2m2!1d-2.9834568!2d56.4614583!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865ceb05e48bd9:0xdce22ca5ce21f088!2m2!1d-2.968106!2d56.4614315!1m5!1m1!1s0x4886432cd28df0e1:0xf59f9c9768d15d63!2m2!1d-3.0034351!2d56.4727837!1m5!1m1!1s0x48865cc86632ed21:0xd7957762f2bc01ef!2m2!1d-2.9893344!2d56.469762!1m5!1m1!1s0x488642e04ac34535:0x58ec73ebfdf8b794!2m2!1d-3.0374713!2d56.4812642!3e0?hl=en-GB
On Saturday 28th January, I will commence the principal photography for my final project film, Seoras, at several different locations around Dundee which are known for their cultural prominence. My cameraman, Kevin, has a drone license, but there is only one location where we are legally allowed to use it due to the proximity to Dundee Airport. After recent discussions with my tutor, I have realised that I will need to use more than camera due to the depth required for certain shots. I have started work on an animatic that will make the flow and structure of my shots and narrative clearer, but I have chosen a rather simple narrative style for my film that will assist my cameraman with what's going to be filmed. Equipment-wise, I will aim to have three cameras in my arsenal: a JVC 1080p camcorder (I tried to get a 4K camcorder but it requires a tutorial), a Canon DSLR with a 300mm lens for the required depth and a drone which will be used once. I will also need a compatible tripod, some means of recording external sound and a means of controlling light.
The shooting of the film will be in this order:
1.Tay Bridge Memorial
The Tay Bridge memorial will be the first location as it was my first access point to Dundee when we were house-hunting in Scotland, and I got my first taste of Dundonian life. The plot of the scenario is as follows: the camera will track the Tay Bridge memorial slowly and carefully, enough for an astral-like projection to appear on it, and then my camera will appear from behind the memorial and walk towards the camera to get a sight of the Dundee riverside. He will then put on a pair of glasses that will allow him to see the city with a painting-like filter on top. He will then uncover a shirt resembling the colours of a local clan, and then put it on, before proceeding down the central walkway on the Tay Bridge. This scene will be accompanied by the recurring double discs in my film as well as the title card on a drone shot. This is the only location in the film where drone filming is allowed due to the proximity to the airport.
2.Tay Riverside
Figure 3: Tay Riverside Drive: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geograph.org.uk%2Fphoto%2F2784097&psig=AOvVaw1wmf92y9vuLUcBZkL-LLtA&ust=1673889325617000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA8QjRxqFwoTCKinieeJyvwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
The second scene of my film will take place on the Dundee riverside, specifically in the area around the staircase from the Tay Bridge. The protagonist will walk down the grand staircase, indicating he has traversed the central walkway, and then walk towards the lookout point opposite the office and residential blocks. He will see a snake animation in the metalwork, and then proceed up the spiral staircase. At the top of the lookout point, he will then see a vision of a blue whale flying over the water and the bridge, which immediately stuns him. He will then walk back down the walkway, and will then see two more animations: a Pictish-style vision of salmon swimming on the beams of the bridge, and an intimidating vision of Pictish boars charging along some woodwork sealing off a restricted area. All these visions will be accompanied by a set of double discs. He will then proceed towards the station.
3.Dundee Station
Figure 4: Dundee Station: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.curtismoore.co.uk%2Fdundee-railway-station-project-complete-open-to-the-public%2F&psig=AOvVaw19MyCFsZk0CNO4GsPkiXLL&ust=1673889372310000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA8QjRxqFwoTCPj4rv2JyvwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAK
The scene at the station will open with a panning shot traversing a set of windows in the hotel complex before landing on the protagonist observing the glasswork. He will then peer into the glass, and then it will cut to a POV shot from the protagonist's perspective, which will feature a penguin animation carved into the glass with another set of double discs. Then it will cut to another POV shot from the other side of the glass, which will look like he's observing thin air.
4.Verdant Works and West Ward Works
Figure 5: West Ward Works: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.montagu-evans.co.uk%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2FWest-Ward-Works-PAC-Presentation-Boards-1.pdf&psig=AOvVaw36Fg5s4bYZaHl204HAOsI8&ust=1673889457385000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA8QjRxqFwoTCJDJ6qWKyvwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
Figure 6: Verdant works: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dundee.com%2Factivity%2Fverdant-works-scotlands-jute-museum&psig=AOvVaw1MStR827XlAa62W5RCcOXZ&ust=1673889482568000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA8QjRxqFwoTCJC_87GKyvwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
The next two locations for the film will be in close proximity to one another. The first scenario, at Verdant Works, will feature the protagonist coming across a wall at Verdant Works on Miln Street. He will check his pockets to find he has no money for a ticket in, but upon observing the wall, can see a vision of jute being processed, along with more double discs, which confuses him. He will then proceed to West Ward Works at Guthrie Street, wondrously observe the building and will peer into a wall to see a vision of a newspaper printing machine in operation with double discs. He will be intrigued by this.5.Commercial Street/Caird Hall
Figure 7: Commercial Street: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.primelocation.com%2Fto-rent%2Fcommercial%2Fproperty%2Fdundee%2Fcommercial-street%2F&psig=AOvVaw3z8CG1hAdS8jSB6Sc2A6jP&ust=1673889537518000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA8QjRxqFwoTCLjZh8yKyvwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE
The final scene in the city areas of the city will be focused around Caird Hall and Commercial Street. The protagonist will bypass Caird Hall with a vision accompanying the shot, and then walk towards Commercial Street to look down Murraygate. He will then see a vision of a Pictish beast flying in between the sets of buildings, which will lastly fly straight in front of the camera for a jump-scare effect. This will frighten the protagonist and then he will run off in intimidation.
6.Cox's Stack
Figure 8: Cox's Stack: https://www.dundee.com/activity/coxs-stack
7.Dundee Law
Figure 9: Dundee Law: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186518-d2420125-Reviews-The_Dundee_Law-Dundee_Scotland.html
The opening shot of the sequence at Dundee Law will open with a shot overlooking the bridge, the Tay and the city centre, and will then zoom out to focus on an over-shoulder view of the protagonist overlooking the Dundee Law. He will then glance up at the Dundee Law monument to observe it, and will then encounter an unpleasant odour. He will then look down at the ground to be shocked with a vision of lava covering the ground. This horrifies him and he quickly leaves.
8.Camperdown
Figure 10: Camperdown Park: https://sobt.co.uk/camperdown-country-park/
The final scene of the film will take place near the entrance to Camperdown park. The camera will glance at some trees, and will then focus on the protagonist looking over his pair of glasses to find resemblance of the double discs. He will then glance at the trees beside him to see visions of Pictish deer walking through them, and then a vision of double discs will accompany them. He will be annoyed by this, as the meaning of the symbol confounds him. Then he will see another Pictish vision resembling a figure carved into the stones near Kirriemuir. This figure will extend a hand towards him. The protagonist will finally realize that the double discs are a symbol of unity, and will join hands with the figure.
Conservative filming day itinerary (an optimistic estimate of a perfect filming day)
- 9am: Arrive at student flat to pick up cameraman and equipment, and head to Tay Bridge memorial.
- 9:15am: Arrive at Tay Bridge memorial, cross roundabout and filming opening scene with camera shots and a drone shot for the title card.
- 10am: Leave Tay Bridge memorial and proceed to Tay Riverside/Lookout point.
- 10:15am: Film riverside shots.
- 11am: Leave riverside and proceed to Station
- 11:10am: Begin filming at station
- 11:40am: Leave station for Verdant Works/West Ward Works
- 11:50am: Film sequences at West Ward Works/Verdant Works
- 12:30pm: Leave for city centre
- 12:45pm: Arrive at city centre and proceed to film sequence at Caird Hall and Commercial Street
- 13:30pm: Leave city centre and proceed to Cox's Stack
- 13:45pm: Arrive at Cox's Stack
- 13:50pm: Stop for lunch/coffee
- 14:20pm: Film sequence at Cox's stack
- 14:50pm: Leave Cox's stack for Dundee Law
- 3pm: Arrive at Dundee Law to film sequence
- 3:30pm: Leave Dundee Law for Camperdown
- 3:45pm: Arrive at Camperdown for filming of final scene
- 4:30pm: Finish filming and upload footage to laptop
- 4:50pm: Head to Camperdown leisure park for short wrap party
- 5:30pm: Return to student flat to drop off equipment ready for return
- 5:50pm: Take cameraman to work and take car back to Kirrie
Parking locations (in chronological order)
- Tay Bridge Kiosk
- City Quay
- Dundee Station
- Student Flat
- Ward Road
- Eastwell Road
- Dundee Law
- Camperdown park
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