Showing posts with label Pre-Production. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pre-Production. Show all posts
Friday, 15 February 2013
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Pre-Production- Planning Prop Research [James]
For our thriller opening we are using a few key props.
Our main prop, the letter will first be seen as a document on the main antagonists computer, this then is printed off and put in our second main prop, the envelope.
The envelope is important because the letter is being posted, this creates an enigma code to why there are posting the letter. The envelope is a mid to large sized envelope that is big enough to fit a A4 sized piece of paper (list), the envelope will be brown because they are more official, this has been chosen because the nature of the character.
The Cigarette & ash tray, symbolize that the main antagonist has had a stressful life and now is a heavy smoker to calm himself.
The phone will be a prop that is not an important prop but creates a mysterious atmosphere and an enigma code because the protagonist does not pick up the phone because he does not feel in the right mood to talk to anyone. The phone will ring right before the man delivers the letter, showing that this could be a coincidence or something more.
Our main prop, the letter will first be seen as a document on the main antagonists computer, this then is printed off and put in our second main prop, the envelope.
The envelope is important because the letter is being posted, this creates an enigma code to why there are posting the letter. The envelope is a mid to large sized envelope that is big enough to fit a A4 sized piece of paper (list), the envelope will be brown because they are more official, this has been chosen because the nature of the character.
The Cigarette & ash tray, symbolize that the main antagonist has had a stressful life and now is a heavy smoker to calm himself.
The phone will be a prop that is not an important prop but creates a mysterious atmosphere and an enigma code because the protagonist does not pick up the phone because he does not feel in the right mood to talk to anyone. The phone will ring right before the man delivers the letter, showing that this could be a coincidence or something more.
Pre-Production Planning - Dialogue [Keelan]
In our thriller opening we will not have any dialogue at all. We have decided to do this as this will add to the suspense, which is a very important part of Thriller movies.
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Pre-Production [Jake]
Enhancements or alternative shot’s.
To create a more professional feel there are several
enhancements or alternative shots the group and myself are going to revise,
there are also several other reasons we plan to study this. We believe revising
some shots and carefully deciding how the shots will take place will not only
make the film more professional and realistic but also much more interesting
and engaging. First of all we plan to be very critical of the shots we have
chosen and have discussed and planned alternative angles and also talked about
how each shot conveys.
Below is a shot similar to the cigarette shot our opening
will feature, to emphasise danger we decided to use a close up of the cigarette’s
burning tip from the same angle, using an opening shot of the cigarette and
then the close up of the burn this adds variety to the shot and makes the scene
more profound, the red burn from the cigarette also portrays the important
message of danger and volatility.
Our group also decided to get an unbiased opinion so I asked
fellow groups to study our story board and express some feelings about the
message conveyed, I recorded some of their comments.
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-‘It seems very tense to start with and it makes you want to
find out who the characters are because you can’t see their faces.’
-‘It really creates mystery and the close ups seem to be
very detailed and well thought out.’
-‘It seems really fluent and I think the pace is really
good, it makes everything seem ominous and quite sinister.’
-‘ The pace is really good, I think dull lighting would look
good because the opening seems really intense.’
-‘It seems full of suspense which looks really good, the
pace is quite slow but fits quite well, I like the cigarette idea as well, it
conveys a dark and detailed theme.’
We took these comments well and were happy with the
reception we received, the themes that were listed were the feelings we were
trying to create and this was a great way of knowing if our methods would be
effective.
Pre-Production Planning [Scott]
How we are going to use Camerawork...
(Setting One)- For the most part, within our first setting of the opening, we will mainly use restricted narration. With the creation of Enigma codes, this will raise questions from the spectator. We intend to focus in with ECU's on certain props within the setting instead of the character, hiding his face and general identity. We have taken these steps so that it harmonises with the whole story, as if it were a feature length film.
(Setting Two)- We are going to take the opportunity in Setting Two for some interesting camerawork, with the delivery of the envelope. We also plan to take long takes to increase suspense. It is undecided whether or not we are going to show the full face of the second character, to create more Enigma Codes.
(Setting Two)- We are going to take the opportunity in Setting Two for some interesting camerawork, with the delivery of the envelope. We also plan to take long takes to increase suspense. It is undecided whether or not we are going to show the full face of the second character, to create more Enigma Codes.
Friday, 8 February 2013
Pre-Production Planning [Scott]
How we are going to use sound...
(Setting One)-In setting one; we will use complementary sound and light orchestral music to harmonise with the action on screen. We are likely to use a lot of Foleys in this scene to emphasise certain props and in certain places create suspense. We will use Foleys so that the spectator can hear things they usually would not be able to- e.g. burning cigarette ends, or louder typing.
(Setting Two)- Much like in setting one, we will use a range of Foleys to signify meaning within the sequence. Closer to the point of editing, we will decide whether or not we use music in this part of the sequence- it depends on which creates more suspense. We will also use a range of off-screen deigetic sounds so that the spectators knows that these sounds are coming from the current setting.
-We are still to decide whether or not the music will be Deigetic or Non-Deigetic in Setting Two.
(Setting One)-In setting one; we will use complementary sound and light orchestral music to harmonise with the action on screen. We are likely to use a lot of Foleys in this scene to emphasise certain props and in certain places create suspense. We will use Foleys so that the spectator can hear things they usually would not be able to- e.g. burning cigarette ends, or louder typing.
(Setting Two)- Much like in setting one, we will use a range of Foleys to signify meaning within the sequence. Closer to the point of editing, we will decide whether or not we use music in this part of the sequence- it depends on which creates more suspense. We will also use a range of off-screen deigetic sounds so that the spectators knows that these sounds are coming from the current setting.
-We are still to decide whether or not the music will be Deigetic or Non-Deigetic in Setting Two.
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Pre-production planning- Unrestricted/Restricted narrative [James]
This is a example of how we might do the shot of when the main antagonist is creating the list.
In our opening to our thriller, we use Enigma codes to create mystery and to raise question with in the audience. we will achieve this through the use of restricted narration. we give very little knowledge of the plot to the audience, examples of this are that the character writing the letter, the character face will be hidden and will have gloves on so no information of this character will be revealed to the audience.
The only information that is being revealed is that someone is creating a list of names, one of which is Terrence Bailey.
The main protagonist is hinted at having the name Terrence Bailey from the use of clever camera-work, to highlight that name from the list.
Our opening will consist of no dialog, this creates an enigma code, this will raise question about who are this people and what have they done in there past.
Pre-Production Planning - Location [Keelan]
Part of our Thriller opening will be recorded in an office. To make this believable, (as none of us have studies), it would be easier to use an actual office.
I have been researching on the interent and conversing with various office rental businesses, and we had found various offices that would suit our needs. However the cost was slightly out of price, therefore we will now have to come up with another location.
I have been researching on the interent and conversing with various office rental businesses, and we had found various offices that would suit our needs. However the cost was slightly out of price, therefore we will now have to come up with another location.
Pre-Production Planning [Scott]
How we are going to use Lighting...
(Setting One)- In setting one; we aim to darken, almost totally black out, the room. We also want to create the effect that the computer screen is the only light source within the room. We will use this to create Restricted Narration and Enigma Codes that will grab and entice the spectator.
Using this type of Low-Key lighting, we will only illuminate the vital objects in the setting. Thus, adding emphasis to the main props and their relation to the Mise en Scene and story.
(Setting Two)- Within setting two we will utilise lighting techniques to create a natural lighting effect. This makes the overall atmosphere and Mise en Scene of the setting realistic and fitting to the character's life/lifestyle and juxtaposes the first setting. Both settings will however be joined by the presence of the envelope and perhaps a Sound Bridge
(Setting One)- In setting one; we aim to darken, almost totally black out, the room. We also want to create the effect that the computer screen is the only light source within the room. We will use this to create Restricted Narration and Enigma Codes that will grab and entice the spectator.
Using this type of Low-Key lighting, we will only illuminate the vital objects in the setting. Thus, adding emphasis to the main props and their relation to the Mise en Scene and story.
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| -This is not our location but an example of how we will hopefully make it seem like the computer screen is the only light source in the room. |
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Pre-Production Planning- Synopsis [Jake & Scott]
Firstly, a man typing up a simple document, although it is unclear what it says this takes a small amount of time, it is then enveloped.
Terrence Bailey is a member of a now disbanded group of highly trained Government agents. He sees a letter come through his door, he cautiously approaches and reads the letter.
The letter reveals all names of the agents working in Terrence's squad, some of which have recently died under mysterious circumstances, the deceased have a red cross next to there name. Terrence is suspicious of the letter and sees it as highly ambiguous, its either instructing him to take up his profession with his old colleagues or threatening him to go into complete hiding.
Some time after the letter has been delivered an old squad member, Nick Crossfield, turns up at Terrence's house, he act's strange and nervous and reveals that he has been sent the same letter and thinks it indicates a conspiracy to wipe out all members of the highly trained squad, theoretically to dispose of any information they know. Terrence however insists that his old friend is just anxious and that the deaths of the other former agents were not murder, and that there is no conspiracy, despite his friends pleads Terrence insists he is in no apparent danger, and dismisses any hidden threat.
It is only a month later when Terrence's daughter Lilly is seen exiting Terrence's house, she is in a near fatal hit and run, this is when Terrence begins to get his suspicions, he contacts Nick to say he may believe his accusations, they run through possible enemies, but are unsuccessful in naming any potential aggressors.
Terrence then becomes very alert and realises he is being tailed constantly, starting to believe the theory he goes to see Nick, who as Terrence finds, is dead, suspiciously in the same way most of the deceased squadron have died. Terrence then believes Nicks worries and goes against regulation to visit his former CO (Commanding Officer) known only as Lincoln, Lincoln shoots Terrence in the chest and reveals he was delivered a mission by a high up Government member, to destroy his old squad and dispose of any information they have, Terrence and Lincoln then Brawl, Lincoln seems dominant when Terrence manages to shoot his ex sergeant, wounding him severely. He then looks through Lincoln's computer and finds a document with all the names of the old company, the same letter he received as well as all incriminating evidence of Bribery and Corruption by credited politicians, Lincoln dies of his wounds and Terrence goes into hiding with all documents he found.
Years later we see him walking into a grave yard where he lays down flowers and makes a speech to Nick and his other members who were murdered, he then says that he has exposed the whole conspiracy and that the rest of the squadron are free men, we then see a pair of hand open the documents and then pick up the phone, the scene then switches back to Terrence who turns and walks away.
Terrence Bailey is a member of a now disbanded group of highly trained Government agents. He sees a letter come through his door, he cautiously approaches and reads the letter.
The letter reveals all names of the agents working in Terrence's squad, some of which have recently died under mysterious circumstances, the deceased have a red cross next to there name. Terrence is suspicious of the letter and sees it as highly ambiguous, its either instructing him to take up his profession with his old colleagues or threatening him to go into complete hiding.
Some time after the letter has been delivered an old squad member, Nick Crossfield, turns up at Terrence's house, he act's strange and nervous and reveals that he has been sent the same letter and thinks it indicates a conspiracy to wipe out all members of the highly trained squad, theoretically to dispose of any information they know. Terrence however insists that his old friend is just anxious and that the deaths of the other former agents were not murder, and that there is no conspiracy, despite his friends pleads Terrence insists he is in no apparent danger, and dismisses any hidden threat.
It is only a month later when Terrence's daughter Lilly is seen exiting Terrence's house, she is in a near fatal hit and run, this is when Terrence begins to get his suspicions, he contacts Nick to say he may believe his accusations, they run through possible enemies, but are unsuccessful in naming any potential aggressors.
Terrence then becomes very alert and realises he is being tailed constantly, starting to believe the theory he goes to see Nick, who as Terrence finds, is dead, suspiciously in the same way most of the deceased squadron have died. Terrence then believes Nicks worries and goes against regulation to visit his former CO (Commanding Officer) known only as Lincoln, Lincoln shoots Terrence in the chest and reveals he was delivered a mission by a high up Government member, to destroy his old squad and dispose of any information they have, Terrence and Lincoln then Brawl, Lincoln seems dominant when Terrence manages to shoot his ex sergeant, wounding him severely. He then looks through Lincoln's computer and finds a document with all the names of the old company, the same letter he received as well as all incriminating evidence of Bribery and Corruption by credited politicians, Lincoln dies of his wounds and Terrence goes into hiding with all documents he found.
Years later we see him walking into a grave yard where he lays down flowers and makes a speech to Nick and his other members who were murdered, he then says that he has exposed the whole conspiracy and that the rest of the squadron are free men, we then see a pair of hand open the documents and then pick up the phone, the scene then switches back to Terrence who turns and walks away.
Resources and Locations Needed [Keelan]
Potential Locations:
- Dark room (possibly blacked out)
- A moderatly well kept, appears to be wealthy house
Resources That May Be Needed:
- Video camera
- Lighting equipment
- Tripod
- Envelopes
- Paper
- Laptop/Desktop computer
- Dark room (possibly blacked out)
- A moderatly well kept, appears to be wealthy house
Resources That May Be Needed:
- Video camera
- Lighting equipment
- Tripod
- Envelopes
- Paper
- Laptop/Desktop computer
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
Pre-Production Planning [Keelan]
Target audience for Thriller Opening -
The main target audience for our Thriller opening is males, between the ages of 15 to mid 30's.
This is our target audience as the film will mainly contain themes of violence. Which generally is more of a male interest.
The certifiaction of the film will be 15. It will be certified at this due to strong violence and frequent storng language.
Distribution -
The film will be distributed mainly via local picture houses (independent cinemas), it will only be shown by local independent cinemas as it will have a low budget. It will also be distributed by DVD, however not blu-ray. Again, the reason being having a low budget.
The main target audience for our Thriller opening is males, between the ages of 15 to mid 30's.
This is our target audience as the film will mainly contain themes of violence. Which generally is more of a male interest.
The certifiaction of the film will be 15. It will be certified at this due to strong violence and frequent storng language.
Distribution -
The film will be distributed mainly via local picture houses (independent cinemas), it will only be shown by local independent cinemas as it will have a low budget. It will also be distributed by DVD, however not blu-ray. Again, the reason being having a low budget.
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