This is literally all of the scenes below pieced together into a big video. This is definately Nowhere near being finished, neither is it ready for a 'rough cut' presentation.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Issues Within Filming
The first issue I encountered when filming is that things look very different on the camera then when I planned it on paper. There are background objects that you don't expect and conditions that could mess things up. I ended up changing location for my first scene in filming as me and my actor both agreed it wasn't very exciting for my trailer.
I also didn't have any chalk to create a body outline on the ground and my actor was questioning the realism of this idea - wouldn't there still be police banners surrounding it? I decided I would come back to that shot another day even though that could also create an issue because of the leaves on the ground - would they still be there? Would it look weird if it wasn't?
My actor being taller than I anticipated was also a problem as I couldn't use the tripod effectively in a close up as it didn't reach high enough.
We were also racing against the time as the light would run out if we took too long in one place - I wanted to film the running scene when it was getting darker, after doing the other scenes.
Another few shots that I had to reschedule were the body's in the field - my other actors weren't available for filming when I did that scene so I filmed the shots that I could and I will come back later with my 'body's' to redo that section.
On a brighter note, I loved the sky in the background of my cornfield scene - the sunset made it look a lot more interesting, as it cast his silhouette slightly during the different angles - The problem with this though, is that I have to come back at the same time when I film the bodies scene otherwise the lighting will be different and look odd.
I really enjoyed doing the running scenes, I think they look the most effective and I'm glad I shot the random clips of the light, because it adds to the atmosphere of it. I like the composition and lighting of the clip with my actor descending the stairs. I didn't plan that shot exactly as it came out, but i am pleased with the result. I had issues with the tripod again though, my actor again being too tall; I had to lean it back against a wall to fit it all in.
Another issue I had with filming in general was trying to keep the camera steady in the shots where I had to move around my model and I also wanted to do a low angle shot in the cornfield slowly moving around my actor; but that wasn't possible to do well.
I need to go back and record the news presenter voice overs as well as my leads screams. I need to film the body scene and the chalk outline frame. I need to film in town with everyone staring at my actor. I need the link shots in the phone scenes to show his being stalked. I also need to film the slamming of the door with back to it or as we decided to change it to a car door - climbing in hurriedly, shots from inside and out, showing his panic.
I also didn't have any chalk to create a body outline on the ground and my actor was questioning the realism of this idea - wouldn't there still be police banners surrounding it? I decided I would come back to that shot another day even though that could also create an issue because of the leaves on the ground - would they still be there? Would it look weird if it wasn't?
My actor being taller than I anticipated was also a problem as I couldn't use the tripod effectively in a close up as it didn't reach high enough.
We were also racing against the time as the light would run out if we took too long in one place - I wanted to film the running scene when it was getting darker, after doing the other scenes.
Another few shots that I had to reschedule were the body's in the field - my other actors weren't available for filming when I did that scene so I filmed the shots that I could and I will come back later with my 'body's' to redo that section.
On a brighter note, I loved the sky in the background of my cornfield scene - the sunset made it look a lot more interesting, as it cast his silhouette slightly during the different angles - The problem with this though, is that I have to come back at the same time when I film the bodies scene otherwise the lighting will be different and look odd.
I really enjoyed doing the running scenes, I think they look the most effective and I'm glad I shot the random clips of the light, because it adds to the atmosphere of it. I like the composition and lighting of the clip with my actor descending the stairs. I didn't plan that shot exactly as it came out, but i am pleased with the result. I had issues with the tripod again though, my actor again being too tall; I had to lean it back against a wall to fit it all in.
Another issue I had with filming in general was trying to keep the camera steady in the shots where I had to move around my model and I also wanted to do a low angle shot in the cornfield slowly moving around my actor; but that wasn't possible to do well.
I need to go back and record the news presenter voice overs as well as my leads screams. I need to film the body scene and the chalk outline frame. I need to film in town with everyone staring at my actor. I need the link shots in the phone scenes to show his being stalked. I also need to film the slamming of the door with back to it or as we decided to change it to a car door - climbing in hurriedly, shots from inside and out, showing his panic.
Filming
Here are a few rough cuts of some scenes I filmed and put together on 'Final Cut Express':
I'm pleased with this first scene and the transitions I've used between the shots. I like how it has quite an ominous mood to it and how my actor has made himself look quite threatening to fit the film.
This scene is unfinished, it has none of the body scenes edited into it. But i think, so far, it looks good. I like the sunset in the background and the way that the actor has been silhouetted because of it. I wanted this scene to be fast and edited jumping together like this so i am pleased with the result. When i shoot them i want the cuts of the bodies to last longer as if the viewer is shocked and can't look away.
I really like how this scene came out, I think it was the best part i filmed. It did come out darker than i expected though, but i still thinks it looks effective - you can hear him running and see his silhouette. I also like the random shots of the light that i edited in, i think it adds to the atmosphere.
This clip is a mixture of random shots that I would like to incorporate into my trailer but either the rest of the scene isn't finished or I haven't yet found a place for the clip to go. I really like the shot of my actor descending the stairs because of the lighting and the tension in it.
I'm pleased with this first scene and the transitions I've used between the shots. I like how it has quite an ominous mood to it and how my actor has made himself look quite threatening to fit the film.
This scene is unfinished, it has none of the body scenes edited into it. But i think, so far, it looks good. I like the sunset in the background and the way that the actor has been silhouetted because of it. I wanted this scene to be fast and edited jumping together like this so i am pleased with the result. When i shoot them i want the cuts of the bodies to last longer as if the viewer is shocked and can't look away.
I really like how this scene came out, I think it was the best part i filmed. It did come out darker than i expected though, but i still thinks it looks effective - you can hear him running and see his silhouette. I also like the random shots of the light that i edited in, i think it adds to the atmosphere.
This clip is a mixture of random shots that I would like to incorporate into my trailer but either the rest of the scene isn't finished or I haven't yet found a place for the clip to go. I really like the shot of my actor descending the stairs because of the lighting and the tension in it.
Friday, 12 November 2010
Analysis of a Film Poster - The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense, 1999
I think this film is being sold on the fame of the lead actor again; there is very little on the poster except for him. His name has been placed at the top of the poster in the centre. It has been written in the same font as the title which suggests that 'The Sixth Sense' IS Bruce Willis and that the film is about him - which having watched the film, it is. The title has been placed slightly lower down in the poster than the other two i have looked at but is still aligned in the centre. The font used is in thin white lines like a child has written it - wobbly and tall, all in capitals. Below the title in much smaller font, the credits/steel tongs have been placed in a greyer tone. They are also centred and stretch only to three lines. Beneath this is the films slogan 'Not Every Gift is a Blessing'. placing this at the bottom makes it stand out from the black (it is also in white font) but not distract from the key image. This has been created using a different font - it is in clear letters, spaced out slightly with a faded effect on them, so that it looks as if they could disappear soon. In comparison to the title, it looks like this has come from an adult mind relating to the key image of the poster.
The key images in this poster is the lead actor in a close up on the left hand side of the page and a long shot of a boy silhouetted in a fiery 6 shape. Willis is visible from his head to his collar and is looking away to the left, away from the boy. He has a serious look on his face (like the other posters) and the yellow light shining on him makes him look like he is sweating and worried. The boy appears to be walking toward viewers but the light shining behind him makes it impossible for viewers to see anything on him and makes him seem mysterious and ambiguous. The '6' behind him indicated to viewers that he is the one with the 'sixth sense'
These images were used i think to firstly help establish the genre as well as using Bruce Willis (a famous actor) to advertise to film as a unique selling point. The main colours used in the poster are yellow, orange and black. This, i think is really effective in establishing the genre as it makes the page seem quite ominous.
Analysis of a Film Poster - Inception
Inception 2010
The title of this poster is placed in the same area as in shutter Island; 1/3 of the way up the page, in the centre. It is in a very definite font, block shapes and a bold red colouring it. The red in this poster doesn't make it seem threatening or sinister as the other did, i think it was used to make the title stand out to viewers. The Phrase 'From the Director of The Dark Knight' is spaced out beneath it, fitting to the title's length. This being on the title means the film is partly advertising itself with the fame of the Director - using big names to attract audiences. In the same way 'Leonardo DiCaprio' is stretched out along the top of the poster with spaces in between letters to emphasise his celebrity. The names of 8 other actors are positioned below it, considerably smaller with their first names in small red font and there surnames below in larger white letters. The film credits; the steel tongs are blocked underneath the title and 'from the director...' in a light blue font. Above the title (and another tribute to the director 'A Christopher Nolan film' in the same light light blue) is a quote/phrase of the film. Again it is written in small white letters. 'Your mind is the scene of the crime' gives a brief description of the film that emphasises the psychological effect created by the key image.
The image used includes seven of the actors named stood at different angles and sides of the poster. The lead, Leonardo DiCaprio is the nearest to viewers in the foreground standing at an angle with his feet at the start of the title and his head above it at the end. The people are all stood on buildings twisted into different angles around the camera's viewpoint. A light shines down through the middle of it all tainting the blue hue brighter; yellower. All of the actors seem to be walking/running forward, most with guns except from DiCaprio.
The confusing, difficult picture along with the quote that goes with it, tells viewers what the genre of the film is and also tells them whether it is something they would enjoy - it is a film that not everyone would understand and i think that is made clear by the poster.
Analysis of a Film Poster - Shutter Island
Shutter Island 2010
The title has been created in red font - the color red in a film like this signifies a lot of threatening things, blood for instance, so that is a good choice on the dark background. Its faded effect emphasises the effect as if everything is falling apart and draining away on the island.
They placed it about 1/3 of the way up the poster, above the credits but below the name of the lead actor. It is quite a small title, one word above the other in a box shape in the centre.
DiCaprio's name is on the poster - he is famous and it would be a unique selling point of the film; viewers like his work as an actor so would be likely to see it because of him. The key image is the lead actor holding a lit match up to his face looking warily to the right. Another key image is a shot of the island beneath the main one; referring to the name of the film. It is surrounded by a stormy sea and sky creating a sinister effect. These images are used because it shows the lead character and the basis/setting of the film; they influence each other, DiCaprio makes the island seem threatening whilst the island itself makes him seem crazy.
The whole thing was done in very dark colors with the flame on the match and the red of the title the only colorful things on the page. This and the images suggest to viewers that something bad happens to the actor on this island and because of the storm, viewers assume he gets trapped there.
The only colors on this poster are red; black; white and green tinge from the island. The red is the most prominent, used to stand out from the dark with bad connotations. A quote 'Someone is missing' is placed 2/3 of the way up the poster, half on the actors face, half over the dark background. It is in small white font which makes it stand out but also makes it seem more mysterious as it is so small in the poster, you have to be closer to see it.
This poster screams the genre at viewers and it gives me a good idea what my poster should look like. Dark colours; foreboding mood; sinister quote serious face of actor, I will consider all of these things when creating my poster.
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