BVA703 Research - Week 14


19/06/2020

I managed to get the last of the second mapping done and proof read before I submitted it.

I spent the afternoon and dusk to do some location scouting for b-roll footage at the Estuary Walkway. I was at the same time considering what healthy and safety elements would be involved, which were difficult to find solutions to for like how to shoot b-roll with narrow paths and uneven grassy ground and not block the path or get in the way of the general public e.g. bikers, pedestrians. I think there will be less risk with filming on wide trail paths and only block half the path for the general public to pass without disruption.

It was during this time that I received feedback from Kathryn. She suggested adding a bit more to how it is relevant to my project, limiting the methodology statement and move the rest as my first argument, and naming and referencing the documentaries mentioned in my examples. However, one of them has no title at the moment to be fair.

I might get a 1st year student to stand in for a shot that I had in mind because he or she will more likely be available than Ashleigh and the fact that it doesn't have to be Ashleigh. The shot would involve someone sitting and standing looking into the distance at the Estuary.

I took photos of shots that I would want to film on my phone's camera in the event that it proves impossible to film because of the narrow trails, which would be where the camera would situated in order to capture the b-roll. If I can't get it filmed, then can still use the still image instead and have background sound included.

Narrow trail




Low risk Estuary b-roll



























Moderate risk Estuary b-roll













Estuary still images



















































https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/resources/fresh-shorts-budget-template

I looked at this as an example to find things to include into my realistic budget. 


https://shop.stjohn.org.nz/collections/industrial-workplace/products/compact-first-aid-kit
This is where I found the first aid kit. It seems affordable for a first aid kit that is designed for 1-25 people in a low risk environment or 1-5 people in a high risk environment. It also a few dollars cheaper than the equivalent at Red Cross.


https://screenguild.co.nz/resources/Documents/Filmcrews%20Drama%20_%20TVC%20Rate%20Card%202018.pdf

https://www.payscale.com/research/NZ/Job=Film_%2F_Video_Editor/Hourly_Rate

https://www.degnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DEGNZ-RECOMMENDED-RATES-FOR-DIRECTORS-2018.pdf

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/employment/news/article.cfm?c_id=11&objectid=10450725


I made a guess on what roles may need to be filled for my documentary shoot

Interviews
Assistant Camera (if F55 is involved)
Gaffer
Sound Recordist
Boom Operator
Runner

B-roll
AC
Soundie
Runner

I went searching online pay rates for different production roles in New Zealand film, which were difficult to track down. Some I couldn't find and have just had to guess for now. I found some rates and divided them down to determine the hourly rates.

AC - $60/hour = $1440 (excl. GST) 
Gaffer - $64/hour = $1536 (excl. GST) 
Soundie - $64/hour = $1536 (excl. GST) 
Boom Operator - $42/hour = $1008 (excl. GST) 
Runner - $20/hour = $480 (excl. GST) 
Director - $65/hour = $1560 (excl. GST) 
Editor - $25/hour = $600 (excl. GST) 
Location Scout - $20/hour = $480 (excl. GST) 
DOP - $50/hour = $1200 (excl. GST) 

Total = 9,840
(incl. GST) = $11,316.00



21/06/2020

For now, I reckon only the first three days of shooting is allocated for filming interview and the other day is for B-roll. I don't expect to get every B-roll I have in mind shot in that day and if that's the case, I can do it on my own with an Urusa.  I am really aiming for to shoot the local organiser within the first two days with it being a weekend.

Day 1-4: 6 hours a day (estimate)

I have also considered looking at other parks and reserves for environmental b-roll like Anderson Park and Thompson's Bush




Equipment rental prices

https://rentmygear.co.nz/gear/gearDetail/blackmagic-ursa-mini-pro-4-6k-1
https://www.rubbermonkeyrentals.co.nz/product/engraved-combo-slate-clapper-board/

Camera - $1,600.00
URSA Mini Pro Kit Lenses/Sound/Tripod - $350 a day (plus 10% deposit of $140) - $1540
Engraved Combo Slate Clapper Board - $15 a day (incl. GST and insurance) = $60

http://www.whitestudios.co.nz/rentals/Motion/sound1/sound2/zoom-h6-handy-recorder/
http://www.whitestudios.co.nz/rentals/Motion/sound1/sound2/rode-mini-boompole/

Sound - $230.00
Zoom H6 Handy Recorder - $46 a day (incl. GST) - $184
Rode Mini Boompole - $11.50 a day (incl. GST) - $46

http://www.whitestudios.co.nz/rentals/grip-hire/booms-and-weights/booms/sandbags/
https://www.rubbermonkeyrentals.co.nz/product/litepanel-1x1-led-lighting-unit/
https://www.rubbermonkeyrentals.co.nz/product/arri-800w-redhead-open-face-tungsten-lamp/
http://www.whitestudios.co.nz/rentals/grip-hire/stands/c-stand-sliding-leg/
http://topicrentals.co.nz/rentals/black-textile-cutter-for-rental.html


Lighting - $626.30
Litepanel 1×1 LED Lighting Unit - $60 a day (incl. insurance and GST) - $240
ARRI 800W Redhead Open Face Tungsten Lamp - $25 a day (incl. insurance and GST) x 2 = $200
Sandbags - $3.45 a day (incl. GST) x 3 = $13.80
C-stands - $11.50 a day and each (incl. GST) x 3 = $34.50
Black Textile Floppy Cutter (flag) - $11.50 a day (incl. GST) x 3 = $138



22/06/2020

'Buffering' Exhibition
  • We forgot about having the exhibition map done and sent to Kathryn last Friday. We will keep that in mind for our next exhibition.
  • I reminded the groups, especially the design team about the sandwich boards at the RAW Gallery that could be used to promote the exhibition
  • There was confusion over submitting prints to be printed for our exhibition. I wasn't sure where to send it to for printing, to Rachel (like the L7 animation students) or James. I did however send the TIFFs of my prints to James just in case.
  • Rachel informed us about placing our prints on foam core, it's a type of foam board that also sticks to the wall. There is a catch though, we have to cut them and stick our print(s) to the foam core ourselves. I gotta say that a print looks better on foam core than on its own. Rachel also warned us to have confidence while cutting the foam core or otherwise the edge will look uneven and rough. This will be quite challenging for me because of my dyspraxia
  • Over Discord, we discussed which places each of us wanted to occupy in the RAW Gallery for our exhibition.
  • I will be attending the L7 animation class tomorrow in order to practice cutting the foam. I was familiar with foam core from studying arts and media in Timaru, but we weren't required to do it ourselves and the tutors did it for us instead.


23/06/2020

I worked on the budget in a Google Sheets based from the Fresh Shorts template.


'Buffering' Exhibition
  • Me and Devon discussed about how there will be more tv screens than prints or works of art. I reminded him that there is not many visual art students left and so most of level 7 is film and animation.
  • Rachel informed us that it would be best not to do the cutting on our prints until at least tomorrow afternoon because it needs 48 hours for the prints to dry properly

24/06/2020

I spent an hour and a half developing my budget spreadsheet, but it was quite tiring and I managed to produce a draft budget for now.

I managed to get help with cutting my prints and foam core from Devon. It could had happened better, but it came out okay. We made a misguided mistake when cutting the left and right sides of the aspect ratio print, so we trimmed it to resolve the problem.
I then stored away my prints on foam core away in storage for until installation tomorrow


25/06/2020

Exhibition
I came in early to pick up my TV and helped Zara (second year film student) carry the film equipment in order to return it. We waited for Chris, but eventually discovered that he was off sick and got Kathryn to get us access to pick up the TVs. The TVs were in storage while we organised the plints, sanded down and painted the plints and gallery wall. I helped sand the gallery walls and plints, but cleaned my hands right way because of my sensory issues. I also helped shift a plint from the basement to the gallery, it was transported on a trolley since it was big and heavy. 

I cleaned one of the rollers done with painting, but I went away for while since there was nothing for me to do. Starting from midday, we began installing our exhibits into the RAW Gallery. It came along good. My exhibit had minor issues; my aspect ratio prints buckled when sticked to the wall, I sticked my prints with the wrong sort of sticky dots. However, when I took one of my prints off the wall when re-adjusting the prints, there was no sign of damage at all like I was told. This was because the print was not aligned correctly.

I enquired about cable ties for securing my headphones like what was done last year, but it turns out that we don't have cable ties at all. I initially planned to have my print placed on each side of the TV, but it didn't work as well as I thought and so I had them together.

Looking back, we could had done better, but it had been quite some time since we had set up an exhibition like this. Devon did a good job leading the installation team. Time spent sorting out the plints was quicker than doing for last year's level 6 exhibition.











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