Revised idea and slight changes.

After starting to film chunks of my trailer, it became apparent that some changes needed to be made in order to make it better.

For example, the storyline must be altered for maximum effect on the audience. Instead of Speed Dating, the plot will now revolve around the idea of the the protagonist internet dating. Not only is this a better idea for filming sake, it will also appeal to a more teenage audience who have grown up with the age of the internet through the years.

The new idea (plot wise) is as follows:

Jennifer is a young journalist working for a small local newspaper. She is (typically for rom-coms) unlucky in love and wants to find the perfect man for her. Her best friend suggests internet dating. She meets various characters over the internet and then meets the person who she ends up being with in the end. A happy ending is fitting for this feel-good idea.

Trailer Chronology:

OPENS WITH:

Jennifer talking to a webcam-looking shot.

"Hi, Jennifer. 23. Journalist for the Chelsfield Herald. Looking for a good time and someone to love me! (whispers) eurgh, god... (recovers and smiles.)

CUTS TO:

Various characters' webcam replies to Jennifer. Some weird and wonderful people. Using:

Sean O'Malley

Warren Davies

Malcom Day

Rathe Teple-Green

CUTS TO:

Matt (Jennifer's best friend) talking to Jennifer about how she should try something different.

Matt: "INTERNET DATING!!"

Jennifer: "Don't be so STUPID."

CUTS TO:

Webcam shot of Jennifer again.
"I love going out to parties, drinking and what-have-you."

CUTS TO:

Shots of Jennifer doing shots at a bar.

BACK TO:

Webcam - "But not going into the office next day..."

CUTS TO:

A mid-close shot from inside a bookshelf full of folders. Jennifer wearing sunglasses looking through files, putting files back on the shelf. Jennifer then stops and starts to look as though something is wrong. She then throws up in her mouth, swallows, looks around and then runs away from the bookshelf.

NEW SHOT of office as you see her running to the door pushing people out of the way - slapstick style.

CUTS TO:

Webcam shot Jennifer.

"And that's about me! Get in touch..."

MUSIC STARTS WITH VOICE OVER.

"This Christmas tells the tale of a young woman - looking for love."

CUTS TO:

Jennifer shouting:

"I DON'T WANT LOVE TO BE AT THE BOTTOM OF A BOTLE OF CHARDONNAY THIS YEAR."

CUTS TO:

Ben's webcam who she ends up falling for.

FOLLOWED BY:

Shots of Jennifer and Ben walking together. Montage of them on dates.

VOICE OVER:

"Love can be found in the most extrodinary places..."

FINISH WITH:

Jennifer and Ben sitting on one end of a bench. Jennifer's head resting on Ben's shoulder.

FADE OUT TO:

Jennifer's webcam (looking at the computer as if watching videos or reading something):

"Eurgh god, I don't want that. Or that. Maybe that. I don't know what that is. And I'm sure that's illegal. Sweet jesus."

- ENDS -

Presenting: Questionnaire results and hours of production

After asking 30 people for their opinion on a type of romantic comedy would be most successful to go ahead with, it became apparent that setting it around the Christmas season was a good idea. I am pleased about this, and I will continue filming and add to what I have previously achieved.

This chart shows how I will divide my time for various aspects of production. The segment entitled 'Last minute filming' is for any bits of filming that may need to be re-done or anything that needs adding. This will only be able to be done after the editing is done or is close to being finished. Looking at the chart, it says that most time will be put into the filming however, I may find later that the editing needs far much more time spent on than the filming. It is a matter of waiting for the filming to be over to see what needs to be done.

Improvements and slight changes.

Love Actually