The 2nd Nort3y Network event was a major success due to our incredible presenter, guest speakers and most importantly the attendees!
We’d like to thank all the guest speakers for sharing their journey and giving the attendees the best possible advice on how to navigate the industry. We’d also like to thank the wonderful and energetic presenter, Tavanah, who kept the audience engaged all night! Lastly massive thanks to all the attendees for purchasing a ticket to the event, showing up and getting involved in activities and more!
Stay posted on the blog for updates on the next Nort3y Network event!
The long awaited trailer for HBO The Last of Us has dropped and it was well worth the wait.
Joel and Ellie
As a fan of the video game series, it was interesting to know whether the TV series adaptation would do the video game justice. As of right now we only have the trailer to go off but so far, so good. There seems to be many familiar scenes in the trailer which reminded me of the original game on PS3. Pedro Pascal who is playing Joel and Bella Ramsey playing as Ellie look as if they’re living up to the characters.
Coming 2023. Will you be watching HBO The Last of Us?
After viewing many tweets about The Capture early last week, I finally decided to see what the hype was about and let me tell you, it was well worth the hype.
on BBC via iPlayer and Peacock, The Capture is a mystery thriller about CCTV manipulation in attempt to arrest criminals the police don’t have enough evidence on. DCI Rachael Carey played by Holliday Grainger takes the lead in criminal investigation over the kidnapping of Hannah. CCTV footage shows character Shaun Emery kidnapping Hannah however this is the result of organisation called “Correction” who uses CCTV manipulation to expose the system being used. Rachael goes through both seasons trying to expose Correction and it’s use within the police force and criminal investigation.
I would love to tell you more but don’t want to spoil it for you as the first time you experience it won’t be forgotten. The Capture, captures you from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end, yet it still grips you tight mentally craving for a third season. Despite some convenient moments for the sake of the plot, The Capture is contained with fantastic performances, bleeding edge visuals and nail biting plot twists which get bigger and bigger. It really makes you ponder the amount of surveillance used in London and debating on whether what we are seeing is reality or not , visually or verbally. It sparks a conversation if this technology is real and whether it can be implemented or not. if so, how far off are we or is it in motion now?
This is the best show on BBC right now and deserves all the praise it’s getting. Now if only there’s a way to manipulate CCTV to get a third season…
📢 Nort3y Productions presents a Masterclass on Filmmaking 🎬 every Monday evening from 25/7 for 5 weeks in at the Greenwich West Community and Arts Centre! Tell a friend, cousin, brother, sister anyone who you think would be interested in learning more about film and the Nort3y Productions genesis. Everyone is welcome! Message or email nort3yproductions@gmail.com for more information. Not to be missed! 💯 #learning #filmmaking #masterclass #course
Kamzie, Charlie, TJ and Aaron discussing TJ’s revelationUnknown guy lighting a cigaretteTJ at a cafe talking to a waitressTJ’s cousin Kieran blowing smokeRenee’s friend Natalie giving her some dating adviceKamzie, Aaron and Charlie at TJ’s house wishing him a happy birthdayRenee’s friend Leah adding her take to the conversationTJ laying down on his bed A Doctor
Beat N’ Delete 2 and Hate To See It Pilot Premiere settings. I’d like to thank everyone who attended the premiere last night! It was a legendary night I’ll never forget! The first of many to come!
The Garden Cinema (Screen 1)Alex Hollingsworth (Composer) and Peter Rose (Nort3y Productions Founder and CEO)Peter Rose and Chanelle Luke (Actress)Peter Rose, TaliUpTick (Artist) and Celab Adebisi (Actor)Mike Kelson (Actor) and Peter RosePeter Rose and Telli (Actor and Musician)Peter Rose and Joe Bikuta (Actor)Drew (Actor and Filmmaker) and Peter Rose
Stay tuned for more updates regarding the release of Beat N’ Delete 2 and info on Hate To See It Series!
Watch the Peter Rose (Nort3y Productions) writer, producer and director showreel 2021 which includes Moment of Truth, Nitties From South, Red Flag, Bread Winner 2, Bread Winner and Beat N’ Delete.
A lot of people have been asking Nort3y Productions about freelance work and our prices. Well today we’re proud to announce our services and price list for 2021!
Please email nort3yproductions@gmail.com for enquirers.
Our graduate film, Phantom, was an overall success as we were able to complete the film with the directors intended vision despite the hardships and adversities COVID-19 caused us. Due to everyone’s contribution to the project by putting in maximum effort into their respective roles enabled the film to come together in the end.
Because of COVID-19, most of our lectures and seminars took place online via zoom calls which also meant most of the communication was done via WhatsApp. The lack of face-to-face interaction impacted the communication as we had to wait for someone to reply in the group chat and if they don’t reply in sufficient time then they’d get a complaint to our person group tutor. This wasn’t good as people had work or was busy doing other things so sending a communication issues complaint sends the wrong message to our tutor. If our organisation was improved for example, by setting up zoom call meetings so everyone is updated with the latest information and what tasks need to be done. Once this was implemented, the road was less bumpy and smoother.
Synopsis
Phantom is an experimental psychological horror. It takes inspiration from anime horror like Tokyo Ghoul as well as 20th-century avant-garde filmmaking techniques, an example being the works of Maya Deren. The film will be presented in grainy black and white.
My role
My role for Phantom was lead editor. This role was exciting for me as editing is not my strongest suit so being put in the position to learn and enhance my skills was a great experience for me. Also considering the role for this film required advanced colour grading and visual effects skills. This was challenging for me for multiple reasons. One being my limited experience with visuals and two being the insufficient time which kindly was extended by 2 weeks. The initially deadline would have caused me to rush meaning a overall lesser product in the end. Because vfx isn’t my strongest skill, I reached out to a couple vfx artists on our course who taught me how to achieve the skill. I also watched various online tutorials to assist me with it too. My group was an instrumental help as communicating with them on a regular basis enabled me a find said vfx artists. Due to the limited time to edit, I had to set out weekly tasks to ensure I would not fall behind. For example, week 1 the task would be to have a first assembly together, week 2 the task would be to lock in the colour grade etc. One issue I faced was exporting times via Adobe Premiere Pro which took up to 10 hours some time. This is most likely due to the extremely large 4K video files and extensive colour grading effects. As a result, the director and I attended university in hopes of reducing the export times by using the super-fast computers there. It was also important both me and the director to edit together so that we could realise her vision more efficiently rather than her sending notes after every draft. Â
What went well
Despite the limitations due to covid and budget, I believe we were still able to pull off our vision for the film. With the help of the fantastic equipment provided by the university and everyone financial contribution to the film, we were able to fully realise the shots, locations, food, props, costume and more. For example, our Indiegogo campaign failed to raise enough funds for the film so each member of the group equally contributed so filming could go ahead. I believe our campaign failed because not every member of the group promoted the campaign enough.
As a group we always thought contingency plans. Just in case one plan falls through or one person doesn’t show up, we have a backup. We ensured every member of the group knew how to operate the basics of each equipment, so they know how to use it in case someone is unable to attend. For example, despite being editor, I was on set every day and assisted with the sound and lighting. On the last shoot day, our assisted camera called in sick, however, we had a 2nd AC on set as backup.
What could have gone better
Upon reflection, I believe our communication and organisation could have been much better as there was a lot of miss communication and disorganization on both pre-production and production. For example, the correct parking location was not displayed on the call sheet which resulted in lateness and the shoot being delayed. Another was not securing the right license so that we could light a candle inside the studio. The permission we had didn’t give us the right and it was also on the wrong day. Lastly, the shoot overran which tends to happen on many shoots but could have been avoided if we were informed about the closing time of the university. This resulted in the last few shots being rushed thus impacting the film’s quality and our grade. With better organisation and communication, we could have saved much more time and experienced litter to no confusion ultimately resulting in a better film.
