Script draft

----- Script: Scammer: Thanks for calling The Crimson Bank, my name is Charlie Nelson how can I help you? (Pause) Scammer: Hello? Student: Yea, you sent me an email regarding my bank details Scammer: We've noticed that $3,000 has been withdrawn from your bank account. Student: (reaction) Scammer: This took place in Nigeria. To confirm this is not you, please click on the link attached to the email that was sent to you. Student: Okay, give me just one second. (Pause) Scammer: Have you clicked on the link yet? (Pause) Scammer: Everything okay? ... Scammer: What the...

Meeting with production group #9

We changed our opening sequence but maintained the same concept. Instead of creating a slow paced sequence showing the student's room we decided to shot a scamming taking place. The opening sequence would show a scammer contacting the student in an attempt to steal his bank information however get's tricked by the student who ends up scamming him instead.

Shot by Shot

Shot by shot of the opening sequence: Dark screen/background Typing of keyboard noises- text correspond to credits ('robot' typography) Extreme closeup on mouth- front view Closeup- on side to reveal headpiece -movement on hand is captured Closeup on hand- clicking mouse Mid-shot/closeup of scammer on laptop- front view Back shot of student- (pan movement) cut to over the shoulder shot Wide shot of his side profile - mid-shot not capturing his face Mid shot of student on laptop Closeup on student's phone- call with scammer- student card next to him Side view- over the shoulder shot Close up of finger on the mouse Screen record- email and link- mouse hovering the link Montage of computer scam-> check 'online hack simulator' Screen prints of ongoing action- hacking + CCTV footage of scammers+ +Closeup zooms in on location Wide shot- CCTV footage of scammers Extra scene- CCTV footage Have you clicked on the link yet? Scammers looking at the computer --- Background- black screen background with a typing of keyboard noise; texts correspond to credits- robot typography- deleting adam introduction- extreme closeup on mouth- front view Scammer: Thanks for calling The Surrey Bank, my name is Charlie Nelson how can I help you? (Pause) Closeup- on side to reveal headpiece -movement on hand is captured Closeup on hand- clicking mouse Mid-shot/closeup of scammer on laptop- front view Scammer: Hello? Back shot of student- (pan movement) cut to over the shoulder shot Wide shot of his side profile - mid-shot not capturing his face Student: Yea, you sent me an email regarding some problems with my bank account. mid shot of student on laptop ... Scammer: We've noticed that $3,000 has been withdrawn from your bank account. Student: (reaction) ... close up of students finger on mouse Scammer: This took place in Nigeria. To confirm this is not you, please click on the attached link sent to you. Close up of computer the mouse hovering over the click Student: Okay, give me just one second. montage of computer scam (Pause) Scammer: Have you clicked on the link? close up computer Scammer zooms in on location CCTV footage of scammers stressing (Pause) Close up of student Student: Everything okay?

Editing Workshop #1

This Friday we learned how to edit footage shot previously as well as important keywords. Go the application Premiere Pro rushes past Rushes is the name for unedited footage- the paste should contain the raw footage filmed previously If you click somewhere else, the computer will think you want to import or rename the paste click on the icon- clicking on the rushes paste will reveal all the raw footage recorded on the top screen to the left you can click on the play icon or press spacebar to start the clip and pause a new paste needs to be created and named- Log Bin log bin is a place where you can place an edited clip during the process you must not edit the clip on the folder of rushes to name the edited footage click on the name given and re-name it to cut certain parts of the clip- beginning of clip press the key I for in and to end press O for out to edit the clips together you must drag them to the box on the bottom right corner, highlighted in blue

Location

#1 Location- University students' apartment- living room- shot in studio Description- Simple Medium-sized, light room; Two desks- one partially longer than the other Reference image- Why have we made these choices? How do these reflect the genre and tone of the opening sequence? #2 Location- Scammer's office- shot in classroom Description- Room would be mostly dark; Sort of 'computer screen light'- blueish/whiteish color shone on the character's face and surrounding; Desk would be visible- along with computer and papers lying around; Reference images- Actual set: The day before the shoot we went to the first location- the dorm room- and decorated. Link to video of opening sequence set

Costume

#1 University student (boy) White t-shirt Tracksuit bottoms Hoodie Scammers White button shirt Trousers at April 19, 2021 No comments: 1. Props 1. University ID card In order to inform the audience the three characters are university students we decided to include the prop of a University ID card. Student ID card should include: Student image School name Expiration date Student's full name Student's ID number Barcode Reference images: To get this prop we will use a website such as idcreator.com to create a fake student ID. 3. Computers- full set- keyboards, mouses, headpiece, etc. The most important prop that is required are computers. We are still unsure whether we will use modern laptops, MacBooks and AirPods, or older computers and bring the full setup including keyboard, mouse, headpiece, etc. 4. IPhone

Tuesday's lesson- Independent research for concept idea

develop concept can be: linked to your idea- make it more belivable how to film something an effect (practical or special) concept research: how police actually work a crime scene how to disarm someone -technician working a camera presenting research what research have you done and why? break down (screenshots) summaries points and what you will be using how will research impact your concept idea and how you can use it? making something? ---------- Scamming- scheme or trick used to cheat someone out of something for money/ information. https://youtu.be/OilJqVgRSFY You can spot a scam when: someone asks for your personal or bank information; supposedly "banks or organizations" ask for payment in vouchers transfer money over the phone to a different account any part of your pin code emote access to your computer or mobile device threaten to arrest you over the phone, in a letter or email for not paying a fee Ways of scam Phone scams Bank scams Phishing emails- when a fake email is sent pretending to be the person's bank account such as PayPal. Email contains a link to a "bank's website", a fake site to get the person's details. Perhaps making up that a person is a victim of fraud- may ask to transfer all your funds into a ‘safe account’ because your account has been taken over. Computer software scams Scammers call claiming to be from a software company to help fix a problem with the computer and they need full remote access to your computer to fix it. Calling Scammers by their real names scammers faked a website- a computer support company which runs diagnostic through connecting to the computer followed instructions to download 'supremo control' once scammer had control of desktop- downloaded more remote access software in order to darken the screen when he wants then sent an email with a contract to hold on to money man watched what was going on on scammer's computer recordings of scamming calls https://youtu.be/jXRHb4sCM8c asks current address, email, last digits of social security bank account Credit Card Scammers on the Dark Web Credit card fraud has been on the rise for about a decade. In 2016 alone, losses topped $24 billion worldwide, half of which affected cardholders in the US. With a virtually unlimited amount of money to be made scamming, some tech-savvy criminals have turned ripping off credit card numbers into a full-time gig. VICE met up with a scammer for an inside look at the shady underground profession. He walked us through the process, showing us how he buys stolen accounts on the dark web, prints pilfered numbers on blank cards, and buys thousands of dollars worth of goods with stolen money. He also explained why he got into the game in the first place—and what it would take for him to get out. How I Stole $2.8M as a Teenager | Fakes, Frauds and Scammers In a series of candid interviews, we relive some of the most audacious scams and fraudulent stunts of our time from the mouths of the perpetrators themselves. Whether it’s money, fame or simply an addiction to lying, we find out what motivated these tricksters and whether the highs, lows and ramifications were worth it in the end. In this episode of Fakes, Frauds & Scammers, we meet Elliot Castro who as a teenager stole £2.5m through credit card fraud and blasted the lot on Rolex watches, cars, top-end restaurants and five-star hotels in every country in Europe. But it wasn’t long before his champagne lifestyle would spell his downfall. 'Phishing scam' Attempt to obtain your personal information such as usernames, passwords, PIN, credit card details, money, etc. Pretend to be your bank or another financial institution- may do this via email, phone call, etc. Give you a reason why they need your personal information- use details to access your account. Imply a sense of urgency. Emails often include an official-looking logo, convincing details about you (obtained through social media) with links to cloned websites On phone call- might say something like there is a fraudulent transaction on their account- ends up sharing account numbers, passwords who uses this to steal money Things banks don't do- Ask for full PIN number or any online banking passwords over the phone or via email Convince an individual that they are a victim of fraud- ask for personal and financial information Include card details, four digits pins and passwords someone might have access to your account. For example, if your: card or security details have been lost or stolen statement shows payments you don't recognise card has reached its limit or account has gone into overdraft - and you weren't expecting it This is called 'identity theft'. If you start getting bank letters, bills or letters from debt collectors that you know nothing about, this might have happened to you. You should contact your bank straight away and let them know. Keep a record of all conversations you have with the bank and copies of letters to do with the fraud. The bank will investigate, take action to protect your accounts and refer the crime to the police.

Development #4- opening title sequence- Hacking/Scamming idea

After our previous discussion it was suggested to us to check out the American TV series "Mr Robot". The show tells the story of a young man, a cyber-security/ professional hacker who decides to take down the corporation he works for. Link to "Mr Robot" S1 trailer "Mr Robot"- hacking scenes I found a clip on Youtube containing all the 'hacking scenes'. It contained a range of closeup and extreme closeups of the occurring action and man's hands typing and clicking the mouse, over-the-shoulder shots, etc. After further research I found an article questioning whether the 'hacking scenes' were realistic. It turns out every shot was very detailed and interactive- the producers worked along with experienced hackers in the cyber-security area creating realistic situations as well as each IP address, URLs, and QR codes.