Plan for preliminary task

Plan for my preliminary task

Camera work

I am going to use a medium close up shot when the characters enter the room to introduce the characters to the audience. To show the setting and mise en scene of the shot I will use a long shot, this will present to the audience the location of the shot. I will use a close up and eye level angle when the characters are having a conversation. I think the eye level angle will be effective to the audience when two characters are speaking to each other because it feels like the characters are talking to you. I am going to use a extreme close up to express the characters reactions and facial expressions. I think I am going to use a low angle shot when one of the characters is shouting at the other to make seem dominant and superior; this imposes fear and vulnerability on the audience.

Editing
I am going to use fade-in/ fade-out transitions when the characters enter he shot to make the shots smoothly flow creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. When the character start having a argument  I am going to use sharp cut transitions to correlate with the tension and suspense.

Locations

• classroom
• canteen
• school field
• in town 

I think I am going to shoot my location in a classroom because it will be easier to show the conflicting and tense conversation. Also, the setting will help the audience understand my plot and the relationship between the characters.

Lighting
When the characters enter the shot the lighting will be bright with high exposure. I think the lighting will gradually darken when the characters sit down opposite each other. As their conversation becomes conflicting and one of the characters shouts at the other the lighting will be gloomy and dismal.

Costumes
I might use costumes to express the two characters contrary styles and personalities but if I don't they will either be in school uniform or smart clothes to correlate with the school environment.

Costume ideas:
Carrie- Black or dark coloured clothing, dark gothic makeup and accessories.
Abby- floral and colourful clothing, light pink makeup.

Plot
It is a normal school day, Abby is working hard and doing her homework like usual. She is very quiet and studious so is mostly vulnerable from people copying her homework. Carrie who is very careless and loud who forces Abby to do her homework for her, like she does most days. Carrie and Abby have most lessons together so Carrie uses Abby to do her homework for her on a daily basis. But, Abby has enough of the manipulation and bullying so refuses to do Carries homework. Abby wants to work hard, concentrate on herself and do well but she can't when Carrie is forcing her to do her work. The contrast between the two characters personalities lead to a clash which causes tension throughout the plot.

Characters- characterisation
Carrie- She is a very loud and confident character that thrives in the spotlight. She leaches all authority and attention so the focus is always on her.
Abby- She is a very introverted and shy character that is very vulnerable to pressure from Carrie.
Mise en scene
The frame of the shot will show a the setting of a classroom, it is a natural setting of a classroom of desks and school books. I think this mise en scene is very important because it immediately presents to the audience what the plot might be about. Furthermore, the mise en scene of the school environment shows the age of my target audience. The location and mise en scene presents that it is targeted towards a teenage audience because they go to school so they might relate to the plot or link themselves to the characters.
Sound
I am going to add tense and dramatic music when Carrie storms out of he room to express the tension between the two characters. Also, I think the music will show the differences between the contrary characters. I think I will add soft and quiet music of flute or violins when Abby walks into the room to represent her shy personality. Furthermore, I will add loud non diegetic sound to present Carries harsh and loud personality. When Carrie storms out of the classroom after Abby refuses to do her homework I am going to add dramatic piano or violin music to create suspense and to exaggerate the cliff hanger so the audience are interested in what is going to happen next.
Props
Props I am going to use is school books and folders to contribute towards my plot and show the audience