Thursday, 31 January 2013
Why opening title sequences are so important to the film industry
Why opening title sequences are so important to the film industry
The title sequence of a movie can often be the most important part of the film, this is simply because these are the very first images the audience sees (apart from trailers). The title sequence lasts around two to three minutes and can set up the genre, the storyline, the directors intentions and the expectations of the audience.If the audience likes the opening sequence then they will have a good first impression of the film and will most probably be drawn in to watch the rest of the film. Another important element of the the opening sequence is that it tells us who directed the film and who stars in it. Viewers may like any actors or directors previous work, so this may also draw viewers in to watch the film. Taken account of all this, i think the opening sequence is important and crucial to the film industry.
Music Choices for Sharp White
Music Choices for Sharp White
We decided not to use any music in Sharp White, just sound effects.
-We used a 'Heartbeat' sound effect, this signifies someones heart is racing and shows someone is scared, this gives our film a very tensioning feel, which is great as Sharp White is listed in the thriller genre.
-We also used 'Rain Heavy Thunder' and 'Ship in Heavy Sea' sound effects as this gave Sharp White a very cold and scary feel, which is great as the film is listed in the thriller genre.
We decided not to use any music in Sharp White, just sound effects.
-We used a 'Heartbeat' sound effect, this signifies someones heart is racing and shows someone is scared, this gives our film a very tensioning feel, which is great as Sharp White is listed in the thriller genre.
-We also used 'Rain Heavy Thunder' and 'Ship in Heavy Sea' sound effects as this gave Sharp White a very cold and scary feel, which is great as the film is listed in the thriller genre.
Logline of Sharp White
Logline of Sharp White
Sharp white is related to the storyline of 'the strangers' with 3 masked strangers entering a house and killing a victim for no specific reason.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Sharp White Shot List
Sharp White Shot List
We used a variety of shots while filming Sharp White, here are the shots we used...
Long Shot:
We used a variety of shots while filming Sharp White, here are the shots we used...
Long Shot:
Medium Shot:
Close Up:
Extreme Close Up:
Over The Shoulder Shot:
Location Shot
We filmed part of Sharp White in this location in Pencoed. This location is where the three strangers watch the victim (Shannon) enter her car, then her house.
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Choosing Our Title
Choosing Our Title
When it came to choosing the title for our film we thought it would be best to have a group discussion, this included us writing up a mind map and brainstorming ideas, in the end we decided on the name 'Sharp White'.
When it came to choosing the title for our film we thought it would be best to have a group discussion, this included us writing up a mind map and brainstorming ideas, in the end we decided on the name 'Sharp White'.
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Preparing Filming for Sharp White
Preparing Filming for Sharp White
We had a lot of preparing to do before we started filming.
Storyboards- We had to create a storyboard that was relevant to our chosen genre, we would then use this storyboard step by step to film Sharp White.
Script- We had to create a script so we knew what was going to be said. The movie was basically silent but there was an emergency phone call at the beginning, so that was scripted.
Location- We all had to agree with a suitable location to film Sharp White, after a group discussion we all agreed we would film at Jasmines house as it was a suitable location.
Props- We had to find 3 masks for our film, after an hour of asking around the school we finally come across three masks in the Drama Department, we asked if we could borrow them for filming and the answer was yes so we could tick the box for props.
We also needed scar wax (to create a real looking, fresh and deep scar!) and fake blood...Jasmine sorted this out and ordered it online and it was worth it as it looked brilliant and very realistic!
When we would film- We all had to agree on what days we would film Sharp White. After a small group discussion we came to a conclusion...we would film for several hours within a two day period and thats all the time we needed.
We had a lot of preparing to do before we started filming.
Storyboards- We had to create a storyboard that was relevant to our chosen genre, we would then use this storyboard step by step to film Sharp White.
Script- We had to create a script so we knew what was going to be said. The movie was basically silent but there was an emergency phone call at the beginning, so that was scripted.
Location- We all had to agree with a suitable location to film Sharp White, after a group discussion we all agreed we would film at Jasmines house as it was a suitable location.
Props- We had to find 3 masks for our film, after an hour of asking around the school we finally come across three masks in the Drama Department, we asked if we could borrow them for filming and the answer was yes so we could tick the box for props.
We also needed scar wax (to create a real looking, fresh and deep scar!) and fake blood...Jasmine sorted this out and ordered it online and it was worth it as it looked brilliant and very realistic!
When we would film- We all had to agree on what days we would film Sharp White. After a small group discussion we came to a conclusion...we would film for several hours within a two day period and thats all the time we needed.
Sharp White Script
Sharp White Script
The only talking in Sharp White was the emergency phone call, this is how it went...
Jasmine- 999 whats your emergency?
Me- *Breathing heavily*
Jasmine- 999 whats your emergency?
Me- She's dead! She's dead!
Jasmine- Sir, where are you?
Me- Help me, please help me, I think their still here!
*phone gets cut*
Jasmine played the voice of the policewoman and I played the voice of the victim.
*The phonecall was recorded on shannon's mobile phone and then transferred and edited onto our film.
The only talking in Sharp White was the emergency phone call, this is how it went...
Jasmine- 999 whats your emergency?
Me- *Breathing heavily*
Jasmine- 999 whats your emergency?
Me- She's dead! She's dead!
Jasmine- Sir, where are you?
Me- Help me, please help me, I think their still here!
*phone gets cut*
Jasmine played the voice of the policewoman and I played the voice of the victim.
*The phonecall was recorded on shannon's mobile phone and then transferred and edited onto our film.
Editing Sharp White
Editing Sharp White
When it came to editing our film shannon was in charge as she knew exactly what she was doing. The rest of our group often used iMovie to try and get used to it but we left the main editing with Shannon as she has had previous experience with iMovie. We all contributed with the editing in Sharp White by giving our views and opinions and how to make the film look better with a soundtrack, sounds and adding writing with a font. Keira chose the music and sounds for Sharp White, the sounds were originally on iMovie but she explored online to find other sounds/soundtracks, sadly we couldn't use any from online as you had to pay for them.
Sharp White is now fully edited with jump cuts, sounds, and music playing quietly in the background along with a title and subtitles. The whole group are pleased with the editing and how our short film 'Sharp White' turned out like.
When it came to editing our film shannon was in charge as she knew exactly what she was doing. The rest of our group often used iMovie to try and get used to it but we left the main editing with Shannon as she has had previous experience with iMovie. We all contributed with the editing in Sharp White by giving our views and opinions and how to make the film look better with a soundtrack, sounds and adding writing with a font. Keira chose the music and sounds for Sharp White, the sounds were originally on iMovie but she explored online to find other sounds/soundtracks, sadly we couldn't use any from online as you had to pay for them.
Sharp White is now fully edited with jump cuts, sounds, and music playing quietly in the background along with a title and subtitles. The whole group are pleased with the editing and how our short film 'Sharp White' turned out like.
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