For the victim we wanted them to wear plain clothes with little colour to them, this was so that it wouldn't be a 'happy colour' and change the mood of the opening. By having normal-ish clothes it opens up questions as to when was she kidnapped? Was it in her home? Just walking down the street?
For the person who comes across the body we wanted them to wear normal clothes or clothes that they would wear out walking.
For the two lads who 'dump' the body we wanted them in dull clothes and a hat and scarf. This is because we didn't want any colours distracting and because they are there to 'do a job' so would have to be in work mode. the iconic image of somebody abandoning a body is dull clothes and a hidden identity.
For the person who comes across the body we wanted them to wear normal clothes or clothes that they would wear out walking.
For the two lads who 'dump' the body we wanted them in dull clothes and a hat and scarf. This is because we didn't want any colours distracting and because they are there to 'do a job' so would have to be in work mode. the iconic image of somebody abandoning a body is dull clothes and a hidden identity.
Emily, there are lots of blog posts on the planning of your production but still lots of research missing. Use the list below as a checklist:
ReplyDelete Post research and summaries of the thriller genre
Post summary of conventions for opening of a film – re: camera, editing, narrative, mise-en-scene, sound, etc
Post still images and comment on the suitability of mise-en-scene elements for a thriller – e.g. settings, costumes, props, etc
Upload your prelim to your blog. Post an evaluation of your prelim task – strengths, areas for improvement, what you learnt, etc.
On your blog write up detailed analyses of the opening of TWO thrillers that you have studied. Write up an analysis of ONE further thriller opening of your own choice.
Research ONE institution involved in producing / distributing thriller films. Choose a suitable institution for your thriller – reasons? Post your findings on your blog.
Write a questionnaire to explore your audience’s expectations of the genre, distribute it and analyse the results – post copies of questionnaires and results on blog
Explain how your audience research will affect your production
Write 3 potential pitch ideas for openings; include visuals – powerpoint – refer to mise-en-scene, sound, locations etc. Justify with audience research.
Record your target audience’s reactions to your pitches
Explain the rationale behind the idea you have chosen to develop into the finished product; concentrate on justifying your choices in terms of your audience research and knowledge of the conventions of the thriller genre.
Write a 250 word treatment, outlining your proposals for your opening.
Post copies of storyboards and shooting scripts
Post and explain images to justify mise-en-scene details
You should refer to your audience research in order to justify your planning and ideas.
Record details of how the shoot / editing went – things that went well / problems + how you overcame them etc.