Lesson 2 (04-12-15) Planning

Editing:

I also thought about the different effects and editing that could be interesting, there's the idea of double exposure which I got from watching true detective opening, as well as Taylor Swifts 'Style' music video. 

Lesson 1 (1/12/15) Planning

In this first lesson we got into our groups (pairings) : Gigi and I, to plan and discuss the genre of thriller we wanted to do.
We went through many processes to find inspiration and a unique plot. We did this by watching a few movie openings we thought was interesting and seeing whether we can combine it/and twist it so that it fits in with the thriller genre.

These are some of the trailers/openings that we watched:

Skyfall: From this opening we liked the idea of having a slo-mo underwater shot, it also got us to think about the soundtrack used, and since Gigi and I both have a passion in creating music, it inspired us to perhaps compose our own.

The Imitation game: From this trailer it gave us more insight on 'spies' and from this we will develop ideas and make it, so that it fits the 'thriller' genre.

Our first brief plan

Children of Men

Children of men is a 2006 science fiction film. When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, Clive Owen becomes the unlikely champion in the fight for the survival of Earth's population; he must face down his own demons and protect the planet's last remaining hope from danger.

From this opening of Children of men,the director creates and reveals to us a cold and lonely tone to the setting. This is first conveyed to us through the protagonist whom is presented as a 'monochrome character' evidence is when he orders black coffee. The theme loneliness is revealed to us through a group shot of the hopeless faces of people who are gathered in the coffee shop looking up at the main focus, which is the tv screen, which can be seen as the 'source of sadness'by using a group shot,this emphasises the dullness and depressing atmosphere in the cafe. The tone of the opening is further shown through the use of diegetic sound of the heartbreaking news and small silent sobs and gasps can be heard in the background, this clearly suggests to the audience the mood that it is conveying(sadness). 

                                       

In terms of editing, there's very limited, only one or two cut scenes, there is a very continuous flow with no dramatic changes in camera angles,thus creating as well as this the camera is hand-held therefore making it seem like we are following the protagonist and the situation, as if we too are chasing for hope.