Monday 5 May 2014

Pre-production: 3 Minute Wonder







LOCATION 

Archbishop's Park, London

































Documentary title - Masters of the Ball
 Outline of the documentary + Script
1. Scenes from London meeting + Introduction voiceover (''Freestyle football..... Have you ever heard of this sport? Freestylers consider it as the art of expressing themselves, while performing various tricks with a football. It has recently become a widespread sport across the world. Freestyle is very popular in the UK.''
2. Voiceover: ''How do people get involved in this sport?'' +  Interview clip of Andrew Munday answering this question.
3. Some more scenes showing different types of tricks + voiceover commenting on the tricks (''In Uppers most tricks are done with the head, chest and shoulders. Lowers are the most popular tricks among freestylers. The ball is kept aloft using mainly the feet and legs. This style is considered to be the most difficult and the one that gives a multitude of opportunities to come up with new moves and impressive combinations.In Sits all tricks are executed while sitting. 
4. Voiceover ''Freestyle football professionals perceive it as something that they can express their creativity and improve on ball control and touches to a greater heights. But what about beginners? The problem is, they may not know where to begin especially after watching a series of freestyle videos on streaming sites like YouTube.'' + Interview clip of Andrew Munday answering this question.
5. In conclusion some more scenes from meeting in London + my voiceover - ''Freestyle is like an addiction but a good addiction. It teaches you great life skills - motivation, confidence, decision making and many others. These are good attributes and excellent role models for today's youth. All you need is a ball, a bit of space, lots of practice and dedication!''

+ Contact sheet (including cast and crew)
Location releases
Recces

1 comment:

  1. Vlad,

    Excellent detail. You are showing good research and pre-production skills.

    EllieB

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