We are currently working on finalizing the edit of our title sequence despite working against time and slow computers.
We seem to be drawing to a close and at this point in time, we just need to add typography to our title sequence before it can be classified 'done'. As for improvements, after watching what has been edited, we have realized that there are numerous shots that need to be extended despite its purpose to be quick to create enigmas such as 'what was that?' or 'why so quick?' By the end of this week, our title sequence should be ready to be viewed, analyzed and evaluated.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Journal - 10/01/12
Our period today was used to assess where we are with our current title sequence.
It was established by viewing our animatic that a few changes need to be made to our storyboard to make it more specific and clear. By introducing arrows, it will be known by those within my group, what should be carried out and where camera shots are meant to be taken from. The use of the arrows will also prevent us from forgetting how we originally wanted to film a shot or what actions or movements we wanted to have within shots. Making changes to our storyboard will be beneficial to my group 'TEAM STANDARDS' as we are the ones that will be using our storyboards to direct us when producing our title sequence.
From viewing our title sequence, it was also clear to many of the members that the soundtrack may have to be changed halfway through the title sequence. If we were to implement the idea that they came up with, it would make more sense to sort the sound out once the editing process has started as that way we would have all our shots placed in order and we would be able to identify what piece of sound works best with the moving images.
It was established by viewing our animatic that a few changes need to be made to our storyboard to make it more specific and clear. By introducing arrows, it will be known by those within my group, what should be carried out and where camera shots are meant to be taken from. The use of the arrows will also prevent us from forgetting how we originally wanted to film a shot or what actions or movements we wanted to have within shots. Making changes to our storyboard will be beneficial to my group 'TEAM STANDARDS' as we are the ones that will be using our storyboards to direct us when producing our title sequence.
From viewing our title sequence, it was also clear to many of the members that the soundtrack may have to be changed halfway through the title sequence. If we were to implement the idea that they came up with, it would make more sense to sort the sound out once the editing process has started as that way we would have all our shots placed in order and we would be able to identify what piece of sound works best with the moving images.
Friday 6 January 2012
Confirmation of Church
Our title sequence requires the use of religion and so the premises of a church is needed.
Today, i managed to find a church that we could use within our title sequence by ringing them up and asking for permission to record/film part of our title sequence inside and outside of their building. To my success, they had no problem in offloading their church to us for a duration of an hour. Because of this, i'll be able to produce a religious theme after recording on 12/01/2012
The details of the church are as followed:
Revd Peter Organ
St Michael's Vicarage
Upper Wickham Lane
Welling
Kent DA16 3AP
Tel: (020) 8304 1214 (Vicar)
Next week, we shall be filming all of our shots that require the use of the church to prevent any time from being wasted.
Today, i managed to find a church that we could use within our title sequence by ringing them up and asking for permission to record/film part of our title sequence inside and outside of their building. To my success, they had no problem in offloading their church to us for a duration of an hour. Because of this, i'll be able to produce a religious theme after recording on 12/01/2012
The details of the church are as followed:
Revd Peter Organ
St Michael's Vicarage
Upper Wickham Lane
Welling
Kent DA16 3AP
Tel: (020) 8304 1214 (Vicar)
Next week, we shall be filming all of our shots that require the use of the church to prevent any time from being wasted.
Thursday 5 January 2012
Our Animatic & Soundtrack Merged
This is our finished animatic with our chosen soundtrack which should allow us to see what our title sequence could end up looking like. This is alternatively a preview of our end product if all shots are taken correctly. Changes could well be made dependent upon feedback received.
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Journal - 05/1/12
Today, we as a group managed to finish off our animatic as well as drawing closer to selecting a soundtrack which would best suit our title sequence.
In our period today, we thought that it would make sense if each and every one of us were allocated a task to allow us as a group to be productive and not waste time. Below establishes who was responsible for what.
In our period today, we thought that it would make sense if each and every one of us were allocated a task to allow us as a group to be productive and not waste time. Below establishes who was responsible for what.
- Tugay - Animatic
- Myself - Soundtrack
- Bev - Storyboard
Towards the end of the first hour, we managed to select a soundtrack that we put together with our animatic to get a preview of what our title sequence may actually look like. The soundtrack went well with the animatic and since it is the storyboard that will be guiding us to our shots, our overall title sequence for our film 'ENIGMA' should be great!
Tuesday 3 January 2012
FILM STUDIO RESEARCH
We have chosen Sony pictures for the following reasons:
- Cheap to produce films
- Produced wide variety of thriller films such as - Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Angels * Demons and Godzilla
- Thriller films have gained a good reputation
- Trustworthy from previously made films
- Not seen as one of the top 3 studios and so is more likely to have free time to help fund for our film
Journal - 03/01/12
Objective today was mainly to finish off storyboards and create an animatic that can be uploaded on to
B-L-O-G-G-E-R!
B-L-O-G-G-E-R!
Examples of Sound to be used in ENIGMA!
Below are three examples of the type of music that will link nicely with our title sequence allowing numerous enigmas to be created. Despite the sound below not being able to used because it is not copyright free, recreating similar sound will not be a problem. This will most likely have to be created physically.
This soundtrack above i believe will work really well with the movement of the character used within our title sequence, especially as from camera shots and movements, it is clear that the individual is either lost or en-route to tracking a source or material down. The words from this soundtrack will also go well with the title sequence creating further an enigma as the audience will feel that the words from the soundtrack are the words from the character within the title sequence.
This soundtrack almost sounds like the footsteps of an individual en-route to a long journeyed location. This would work well within our title sequence simply as the character within the sequence will be seen moving through a forest moving from location to location (Forest, church & outside of forest). This should create an enigma due to the fact that with the music corresponding well with the images within the title sequence, the audience will likely be asking questions such as 'is he running from someone?', 'where is he going?', and 'what on earth will occur next........will he bump into something?'
This soundtrack above i believe will work really well with the movement of the character used within our title sequence, especially as from camera shots and movements, it is clear that the individual is either lost or en-route to tracking a source or material down. The words from this soundtrack will also go well with the title sequence creating further an enigma as the audience will feel that the words from the soundtrack are the words from the character within the title sequence.
This soundtrack almost sounds like the footsteps of an individual en-route to a long journeyed location. This would work well within our title sequence simply as the character within the sequence will be seen moving through a forest moving from location to location (Forest, church & outside of forest). This should create an enigma due to the fact that with the music corresponding well with the images within the title sequence, the audience will likely be asking questions such as 'is he running from someone?', 'where is he going?', and 'what on earth will occur next........will he bump into something?'
Sound/Music ideas
Taking into consideration the plot and genre of our title sequence, it would be useful and effective if the music used within our title sequence was rather slow and fast paced for two different effects.
By using slow paced music, it will allow an effect in that it should present an isolated feeling that should create an enigma for the audience and raise attention from the audience allowing them to focus on the key elements being presented such as the location of shots and how they are linked to one another.
Fast paced music will create a tensed effect in the fact that it will establish movement within the title sequence which should also create an enigma in that the audience will be adjusting themselves to the pace of the sequence and will also be interested in what is to occur next in the sequence and where and how it will end off.
By using slow paced music, it will allow an effect in that it should present an isolated feeling that should create an enigma for the audience and raise attention from the audience allowing them to focus on the key elements being presented such as the location of shots and how they are linked to one another.
Fast paced music will create a tensed effect in the fact that it will establish movement within the title sequence which should also create an enigma in that the audience will be adjusting themselves to the pace of the sequence and will also be interested in what is to occur next in the sequence and where and how it will end off.
Warner Bros Production
I have conducted research in to a film institution to become familiar with the roles and responsibilities that they have within the film world. Below is a powerpoint created by myself as evidence to the task that i was given which was to carry out research on Warner Bros who are owned by Times Warner. By doing research, i was able to understand what goes on behind films and the process involved leading to the production, distribution, marketing, and exhibition of films and title sequences.From this, i have learnt that in order for my title sequence to become successful, i would first have to get through the barrier of being accepted by a film institution which will be dependent upon the likes of my pitch and genre. Warner Bros
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Story Board Ideas!
As a group, we have made a first draft of what our storyboard will consist of. This includes camera shots, the duration of shots, the location of shots and also all the movements within the shots in order for us to be aware and clear of what we are expected to do when it comes to recording our storyboard. The shots will be as followed:
- Shot 1 - POV of sex offender which will be located in forest. Colour scheme likely to be black to create a tensed enigma
- Shot 3 - Flashing images of a church seen in B+W - approx 2 seconds
- Shot 5 - Flashing images of church interior - POV - camera moving along aisle until it approaches a cross in which an actor's name appears
- Shot 7 - Back to church - cross looms in nearer with film name un-disguising
- Shot 9 - Close up of cross still in POV - camera pans to poster of 'missing child'
- Shot 11 - Cuts to character walking in church - Producer name appears
- Shot 13 - Title sequence rewinds to opening shot and camera tracks back
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