ANALYSIS OF SIMILAR OPENING
The opening scene of Twilight takes place deep in the middle of a forest. This leaves audience wandering what is happening. The trees are very close together. This creates a very claustrophobic environment and plants the concept of fear in the minds of the audience members.
The only thing that can be seen in forest is a dear. The dear is calmly eating food, minding its own business. The audience in the cinema would most likely be eating food as well. The dear is completely oblivious to what’s about to happen. The audience are oblivious as well.
The camera shifts to the point-of-view an unknown being. We cannot be sure what this thing is. The figure runs towards the dear. The dear is alerted to the figures presence and runs away. The editing from this point is very fast-paced, cutting from different angles and positions. This is used to create an adrenaline rush inside the audience members.
And just as the audience think the dear has escaped, it is suddenly grabbed by a mysterious figure.
This is similar to our opening because the first part of our opening begins with a teenager walking down the streets minding his business.
He is unaware of the danger that awaits him (so is the audience).
He suddenly senses danger, just like the dear, tries to escape and is captured.
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Monday, 26 March 2012
Analysis of a similar film
ANALYSIS OF A SIMILAR FILM
I have analysed the first fifteen minutes of a similar film. Film I have chosen is Taken, which starred Liam Neeson.
I have chosen Taken because its synopsis is similar to ours in that it is about a man who is trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
The first fifteen minutes of the film centres around introducing the main character, Bryan Mills. The people behind the film make it clear that Bryan is a lonely, depressed man. We are also introduced to his daughter, Kim, and his ex-wife, Lenore, who is married to a rich man named Stuart.
We find out that Bryan is an ex-special forces operative. His commitment to his job is what cost him his marriage. Bryan is desperately trying to regain the affections of daughter and wants to have a real father-daughter relationship with her. He is seen talking about his daughter with buddies during a card game and explains his wanting to spend more time with her.
Bryan goes to Kim’s sixteenth birthday party. Lenore, his ex-wife, immediately takes a dislike to him showing up. Bryan knows that his daughter wants to be a singer, so he’s bought her an expensive karaoke machine for her birthday, in order to prove to her how much he loves her. Kim is excited about her present and thanks her father for it.
Bryan is hopeful that this will help bring them closer together. But, unfortunately, his hopes are shattered when Kim’s step-father, Stuart, gives her a horse as a present. Bryan’s depression grows even more. He now realises that his greatest fear is losing his daughter. This foreshadows the films main story.
The music used in the first fifteen minutes of the film is soft piano music. This represents Bryan’s depression. The most notable moment when this music is used is when Bryan’s sees his daughter riding the horse that her step-father bought her.
I have analysed the first fifteen minutes of a similar film. Film I have chosen is Taken, which starred Liam Neeson.
I have chosen Taken because its synopsis is similar to ours in that it is about a man who is trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
The first fifteen minutes of the film centres around introducing the main character, Bryan Mills. The people behind the film make it clear that Bryan is a lonely, depressed man. We are also introduced to his daughter, Kim, and his ex-wife, Lenore, who is married to a rich man named Stuart.
We find out that Bryan is an ex-special forces operative. His commitment to his job is what cost him his marriage. Bryan is desperately trying to regain the affections of daughter and wants to have a real father-daughter relationship with her. He is seen talking about his daughter with buddies during a card game and explains his wanting to spend more time with her.
Bryan goes to Kim’s sixteenth birthday party. Lenore, his ex-wife, immediately takes a dislike to him showing up. Bryan knows that his daughter wants to be a singer, so he’s bought her an expensive karaoke machine for her birthday, in order to prove to her how much he loves her. Kim is excited about her present and thanks her father for it.
Bryan is hopeful that this will help bring them closer together. But, unfortunately, his hopes are shattered when Kim’s step-father, Stuart, gives her a horse as a present. Bryan’s depression grows even more. He now realises that his greatest fear is losing his daughter. This foreshadows the films main story.
The music used in the first fifteen minutes of the film is soft piano music. This represents Bryan’s depression. The most notable moment when this music is used is when Bryan’s sees his daughter riding the horse that her step-father bought her.
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Being Human
Being Human is a British supernatural drama series. It revolves mainly around three characters who are secretly supernatural creatures - a ghost, a werewolf and a vampire. The main plot is that these three people/creatures are trying to have normal lives. In other words, they are trying to be human.
This relates to our film because our main protagonist, Gabriel, has abandoned his vampire clan and is now trying to live a normal human life.
Here is a link to Being Human Wiki:
http://beinghuman.wikia.com/wiki/Being_Human_Wiki
This relates to our film because our main protagonist, Gabriel, has abandoned his vampire clan and is now trying to live a normal human life.
Here is a link to Being Human Wiki:
http://beinghuman.wikia.com/wiki/Being_Human_Wiki
Supernatural
Supernatural is an American television series which started in 2005 and is currently airing its seventh season. As the title would suggest, this show revolves around several supernatural elements, including vampires, which feature in our film.
For this project, we had to come up with a story that follows from the first two minutes. An important part of our story is how the main protagonist Gabriel has abandoned his vampire ways in favour of starting a family.
Supernatural is well known for dealing with the issues of family. Such as sticking together and being their for each other.
Here is a link to Supernatural Wikia. Everything you need to know about the show is on here:
http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Supernatural_Wiki
For this project, we had to come up with a story that follows from the first two minutes. An important part of our story is how the main protagonist Gabriel has abandoned his vampire ways in favour of starting a family.
Supernatural is well known for dealing with the issues of family. Such as sticking together and being their for each other.
Here is a link to Supernatural Wikia. Everything you need to know about the show is on here:
http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Supernatural_Wiki
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows was a popular soap opera that aired between June 1966 to April 1971.
like our film, Dark Shadows dealt with vampires and various other supernatural elements. Dark Shadows was famous for its use of unexpected plot twists and mysteries.
In our film, we have decided to use some plot twists and mysteries in order to keep the audience interested.
Dark Shadows has been made into a feature film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film is due to be released in May 2012. Here is a trailer for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isjg9O7ifwM
like our film, Dark Shadows dealt with vampires and various other supernatural elements. Dark Shadows was famous for its use of unexpected plot twists and mysteries.
In our film, we have decided to use some plot twists and mysteries in order to keep the audience interested.
Dark Shadows has been made into a feature film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film is due to be released in May 2012. Here is a trailer for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isjg9O7ifwM
Risk Assessment - Location Three
RISK ASSESSMENT - LOCATION THREE
Location three is an narrow alleyway that connects Church Street to Church Lane. This is where we are going to film the final scene of our two minute opening.
The biggest risk that I can see is the possibility of rain. This scene, like the other two, is an outdoor scene. So there’s always a chance of rain. Other than that, I can’t see any serious risks about this location.
Location three is an narrow alleyway that connects Church Street to Church Lane. This is where we are going to film the final scene of our two minute opening.
The biggest risk that I can see is the possibility of rain. This scene, like the other two, is an outdoor scene. So there’s always a chance of rain. Other than that, I can’t see any serious risks about this location.
Risk Assessment - Location Two
RISK ASSESSMENT - LOCATION TWO
Location two is the St Mary’s Church, which is located on Church Street. We are not going to be filming inside the church, rather outside the church.
The risks of filming outdoors involves the possibility of rain. The cameras that we are using aren’t waterproof. If it rains, the cameras will be ruined. So it is important that we keep an eye on the weather before decide to film.
Having studied the area surrounding the church, I have noticed a couple of risks. One of them is that there are a lot of sticks, twigs and branches on the ground. In our two minute opening, a character has to lie on the ground.
That means that we will have to remove some of the branches from the area.
Another risk is that the grass might be wet and muddy. It is not exactly nice having to lie in wet grass. The path around the church is made up of concrete tiles. There is the possibility of tripping over hurting yourself.
Location two is the St Mary’s Church, which is located on Church Street. We are not going to be filming inside the church, rather outside the church.
The risks of filming outdoors involves the possibility of rain. The cameras that we are using aren’t waterproof. If it rains, the cameras will be ruined. So it is important that we keep an eye on the weather before decide to film.
Having studied the area surrounding the church, I have noticed a couple of risks. One of them is that there are a lot of sticks, twigs and branches on the ground. In our two minute opening, a character has to lie on the ground.
That means that we will have to remove some of the branches from the area.
Another risk is that the grass might be wet and muddy. It is not exactly nice having to lie in wet grass. The path around the church is made up of concrete tiles. There is the possibility of tripping over hurting yourself.
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