Beginning To Film

 Our group started the film process this week, our first step was to rehearse our film by using a table out side as our "News Room Desk". Emmanuel and myself went over saying dry humor lines and our skills on talking to the camera. 

This is a picture of Emmanuel rehearsing his lines for the film opener. We decided to use this area of the school because it has nice low yet projecting lighting. We also picked this spot because the tables enabled us to practice at a table. 

Film Preparation

Actors (as of now): Noah Marchesiello, Enmanuel CanabalCostumes: Dress shirt and Ties, Slacks

Props: Desk (looks like news desk), TV, minor props such as (footballs for sport segment)

Locations: As of now trying to get TV Production room in school.

Dates and Times: Undecided

Scripts: Not finalized yet


Film equipment: Undecided

Initial Storyboard

In this storyboard, I came up with the overall idea of the Anchorman parody. I was also in charge of creating scenes four through six, in these scenes we plan to anchor news on a video then fade into showing the whole video and the credits. Enmanuel was in charge with the ideas in scene one through 3. 

 

Movie Opener Brainstorming and Research

Rise :There is a lot of extreme close ups in the intro for Rise, on an audio stand point, there is a prevalence in upbeat music. The upbeat music gives the audience an excitement feel.


Dear Lover: The essence of romance mixed and happy toned music in this clip makes the audience feel a happy feeling, the kids who made this clip created a well rounded mood.


Dare to Thrill: The intro begins with a lot of action and carefully placed and added music. However, as the video progresses the point and actions become quite confusing.


Always Watching: A suspense ridden video that is very exposition heavy for an opening scene. There was also a lot of portraits of characters.


White Coat: The video opens with a series of rapid cuts that communicates the character’s own confusion. This is a fantastic way to grab the viewer's attention, the addition of sound and music is also used to add extra effect.


Stalker: This intro was truly amazing, the producers made an interesting the choice of music truly impressed me, also the switch of drama and horror is fascinating.


Nostalgia: The film intro has a very odd choice of an attention grabber, the director for this scene used quick cuts between a painting portrait and the character,




Summary: After looking at the videos I can say that it taught me a lot about what us high school student can do. One of the biggest things that I noticed was how the mood and music were connected to draw the audience in. The use of different camera angles and sound bytes, the attention was really focused on the film given.

My Film Opening Project - Genre and Group Members

 Genre: Comedy 

Members: Myself, and Enmanuel. 

Film Opening Research #2 - Spenser Confidential

 How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? 

 During the beginning scene of the movie, there is no titles on display. 

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 

The image that is prioritized is that Spenser knew he did the right thing by beating his Captain unconscious and that he doesn't regret a thing. 

What connotations do the images carry? 

The connotations show Spenser's captain was and still is hiding something but the audience doesn't know what yet.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 

The genre is reinforced that symbolically due to Spenser's actions, either one of them could of been corrupt. Technically, the use of the court hearing against Spenser in the background shows he is not corrupt and even pleading guilty knowing he disobeyed code of conduct.  

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset? 

The outset creates the enigma by Spenser attacking his commanding officer on suspicion of hiding a murder case and beating his wife, giving the audience that back ground knowledge on Spenser's Captain. 

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

The directors used both the scene of Spenser beating his captain and the court hearing audio to draw the attention of the audience early on. They also picked well known actor Mark Wahlberg to play Spenser which immediately draws people in. 

How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques. 

The use of a high angle camera shot as Spenser beats his captain gives a more in depth scene especially while the end of the court audio is coming when Spenser pleads guilty of all charges without one doubt he did something morally wrong. 

Film Opening Research #1 - Casino Royale

 

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? 

There is one title, the title proclaims where this scene takes place, "Prague, Czech Republic".

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 

The image prioritized in the opening scene is Bond confronting the man Bond is contracted to kill. Also, the directors prioritized a switch between the present (Bond talking to the man he's to kill) and the past (when Bond killed the other mans contact. 

What connotations do the images carry? 

The connotations that the images show are is that although the other man believes he has the edge over Bond, Bond was prepared. Not only did Bond kill the other mans contact, he also unloaded the gun in the other mans desk before hand. 

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 

The action and adventure genre is reinforced by the technical codes of the black and white lighting bringing the nostalgia of the old school spy movies filled with action and adventure, while also creating the tense feeling of the scene. Symbolically, the man tells Bond that he knows that Bond is very inexperienced, but as events unfold, such as the unloaded gun and the informant, the man learn Bond is very intelligent and articulate.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset? 

The outset creates the enigma by showing the other man negate Bond's skills and experience, but cutting between scenes of bond killing the informant, Bond being in the mans office before the man,, and the fact that Bond knew where the other man kept his gun. Creating a mysterious conception about Bond on is he experienced or not. 

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

Strategies used in the film includes the very dark lighting to create suspense and the feel of the old school spy movie. Also the use of Daniel Craig playing Bond draws people in since at the time of the movies release he was a brand new actor to play Bond. 

How has technology been used effectively? You might want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques. 

The use of the transitions between Bond and the other man, and Bond killing the other mans informant creates a great amount of back ground knowledge and excitement on Bond. Camera angles also came quite in use especially to add effect during the fight scene.