The Making of Harry Potter - Warner Bros. Studio Tour

So on Wednesday I turned the ripe old age of 23 and one of my presents was a trip to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour!!

I absolutely love the Harry Potter films! I say the films because I was only in primary school when I tried to read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, I wasn't much about reading then so I gave up but I definitely think I'll read them now.

The tour was absolutely fantastic, with two massive studios and a backlot filled with props, sets and other goodies, you're sure to be occupied for hours!
I'm even thinking or going back during their 15th anniversary for my sister's birthday!

Anyway here are some photos from the day!

All images belong to me

Which Studios Own Which Francises

 

   So I found this incredibly cool infographic on good ol' Empire, a quick overview of who owns what. Perfect for any film fan.  See the article here.

Recent Projects - For His Sake

So if you read this post you'll know that I went to Liverpool back in February to film my final year university production and you may also know I didn't really have a good time there. Thinking about it now that it's not so recent I can't help think about the good times that I had and the amazing people I met. Everything is a leaning curve and I wouldn't change anything that happened.

We handed in our finished copy sometime in March but I'm not sure when I'll be able to post the finished version here, so in the mean time here's some stills from the film.

(The actors in these images are Vikki Earle, Tao Wignall and Samira Saeed)

Terminal - Production Photos

So I'm back!!! Well for now anyway, but this post has been in my drafts for a while as you can probably tell.

I've been so busy these last few months with general classes and preparing for my dissertation, but then on top of that having to prepare for our next production. After filming our 90-second short I'm A Stranger Here Myself our group went into pre-production meeting up once a week to discuss script, auditions, crew and all that jazz.
Finally after weeks of planning November 16th came and filming began which meant 12-13 hour days.

Living in Essex when the rest of your group lives in London has it's downside.

Anyway here's some pictures from the set!!

These were taken on a shoot I did with Kes for the cover of his characters book which you'll see further down.

L-R: Sylvi Kim, William Snape (yes from The Full Monty), Raphael Ruiz, Maria Helle Spence, Alexia Turchi, Hannan Atlkaboud, Jamie Weston and Kes Baxter

All images belong to me, do not use without my permission

I'm A Stranger Here Myself - Video

 

So here is the official version of our 90-second film, what did you think? 

I had such a great time and it was an amazing experience to shoot produce, shoot and edit something in such a short space of time. This task was umarked but we were told we had to work under 5 obstructions:

- 2 hours pre-production

- 2 hours shooting

- 2 hours post-production

- All set in a studio

- No more than 90 seconds

Our pre-production ran from a little after 8am to a little after 10am, although our (the crew) day started at 7.30am so that we could go to the local shop and buy food for everyone. The shoot started just after 10am and ran for two hours while post-production started around 1pm or 1.30pm after we'd had a long break.

Don't forget to let me know what you think, and check out this post for behind the scenes photos!

"I'm A Stranger Here Myself" - Production Photos

Three weeks ago I started my third and final year at university. We were given the first assignment for my year long production module in the first week, we had to make a short film under 5 obstructions, in the style of Lars Von Trier's film Five Obstructions.

- 2 hours pre-production

- 2 hours shooting

- 2 hours post-production

- All set in a studio

- No more than 90 seconds

We spent Saturday morning and early afternoon completing our task, despite an insanely early start at 7.30 I had the most amazing time on set and we worked with a fantastic crew. Here are some of the pictures I took during the shoot and I'll show you the finished film in a couple of days.

Louis Lagayette

Benjamin Skyrme and Alexandra Agass

Michael Koltes, Noor Lawson, Raphael Ruiz, Jamie Criss, Rachel Halfpenny and Jessica Wilson

All images belong to me, please do not use without my permisson.

Things I've Made- #1 Surreal Film

So I thought I'd do a small series of posts dedicated to the short films I've made so this first one is a short surrealist film I made in my final year at sixth form. Now with this one when I say made I mean edited along with one other person in my group and it took an incredibly long time.
The guy in the film (Connor) was also part of my group and stepped in at the last minute during filming to replace the other guy we were using.
The editing isn't completely prefect but that's the effect we were going for, so I think it looks pretty darn good. My two favourites things the random touches of colour which is mainly orange and the scene with Connor banging on the window trying to get the Chloe's attention.

What did you think of it?

History X: Final Production Video

So here it is guys the finished copy of our adapted American History X script. It was a long process before we even began filming and an even longer process editing, but I think with everything that happened we did a pretty good job.
I've embedded the video below, it was uploaded by the director so it says Charlotte instead of Jaye, but check it out and let me know what you think.



History X from Charlotte Palmer on Vimeo.

History X | Production Photos: Part 2

Some more photos from our filming days, I think these will be the last set of pictures I put up because on Friday I'll finally be able to show you guys the finished scene. I couldn't being myself to make them all the same size so there's one portrait one right at the end.

Doris -  Claire Kishto

One of my favourite shots. Pretty sure he didn't realise I was taking a picture of him despite the fact it looks like he's looking at the camera

Sound- Suzie, Camera- Haleema, Director- Charlotte, mine and Charlotte's assistant- Aaron