Sunday, 27 September 2009
Sunday 27th september meeting
In our meeting we discussed our next steps into the development of our film project and have started to draw up some storyboard sketches. In the meeting we were able to finish our introduction and initial idea segments on our blog. We are now working on the synopsis and storyboard. We have scheduled the next meeting for the 9th October 2009.
Synopsis
Our short film, Forsaken, is set in various abandoned and derelict locations around Hull and for the most part is centred around the protagonist. The narrative follows the story line of The Quest.
19 year old James Woodlock returns home from sea to find that the human race has been wiped out by a deadly virus.
He sets out to look for any survivors and to get a deeper insight into the catastrophe.
As he looks around the derelict town were he used to live many of his memories come flooding back to him at several different locations. There is a series of flashbacks showing our protagonist in several locations with friends and family.
After James finds his brothers football in the park he heads home and this is when he finally realizes his brother is dead. He succumbs to the inner demons that have been haunting him throughout the film and puts a gun to his head and kills himself.
19 year old James Woodlock returns home from sea to find that the human race has been wiped out by a deadly virus.
He sets out to look for any survivors and to get a deeper insight into the catastrophe.
As he looks around the derelict town were he used to live many of his memories come flooding back to him at several different locations. There is a series of flashbacks showing our protagonist in several locations with friends and family.
After James finds his brothers football in the park he heads home and this is when he finally realizes his brother is dead. He succumbs to the inner demons that have been haunting him throughout the film and puts a gun to his head and kills himself.
Friday, 25 September 2009
Initial ideas
I have a very specific idea for the narrative and genre of my potential film which has been confirmed by both me and josh to be a very creative and effective film which would allow us to fill all of the criteria needed to allow us to show off our skills to the best of our capability. We have chosen to create a post apocalyptic thriller film which is set in Hull. The narrative is about a man who returns home from work at sea or abroad (unspecified) and to his horror discovers that their is no sign of any life on earth. Horrified the protagonist sets off to find out what has happened and is faced with a mentally emotional journey through a series of flashback memories.
This is the original concept art for the video game 'Fallout 3'
This is the original concept are for 'I Am Legend' I chose to put this picture on my blogger as it reminded me of an image i had in my head for this film project.
This is the original concept art for 'I Robot' I chose to put this picture on my blogger because the abandoned city is what i would like my scenes to look like.
This is some concept art from various post apocalyptic scenes this is the type of idea i have in my head for the scenery being bare, Barron and lifeless.
This is the original concept art for the video game 'Fallout 3' This is the original concept are for 'I Am Legend' I chose to put this picture on my blogger as it reminded me of an image i had in my head for this film project.This is the original concept art for 'I Robot' I chose to put this picture on my blogger because the abandoned city is what i would like my scenes to look like.
Genre research
Ben Underwood
Genre Conventions –Post apocalyptic Thriller
I personally feel that a thriller is meant to do exactly that, thrill. However to achieve this many elements must comprise to create a certain effect for the audience.
The conventions of a thriller are largely based around character driven narratives and binary opposition which are used in films such as Crank (Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, 2006) The character driven narrative is essential as it helps the audience to familiarize and sympathize with the protagonist which intern makes it more personal and emotional for the audience.
Thrillers are usually about life and death situations .The locations of a thriller convention are usually in barren, exotic or single central locations which do not have much variation to different scenes which gives the narrative a great sense of verisimilitude. The hero in a thriller could even be an ordinary citizen drawn into danger by circumstances beyond their control and they face danger alone or with the help of a group. The protagonist is typically cut off from the resources of their everyday life.
The average thriller genre film is usually longer then a mystery genre film, the fast paced and brisk action is crucial to its success.
Binary opposition between good and evil is a convention of a thriller which is shown in I Robot (Alex Proyas 2004) the use of binary opposition within a Thriller is key as the narrative is focused characters and opposing forces instead of relying largely on plot. The characters in a thriller genre film are ordinary heroes who are resourceful and tough. High stakes, non-stop action and plot twists conventionally run throughout a thriller to keep the story intense and interesting up to the big climax.
Part of the allure of thrillers comes from not only what their stories are about but how they are told. The plot of a thriller is usually driven by the villain, who presents obstacles that the hero must overcome.
A Thriller has been described as "the sudden rush of emotions, the excitement, sense of suspense, apprehension, and exhilaration that drive the narrative, sometimes subtly with peaks and lulls, sometimes at a constant, breakneck pace."
Genre Conventions –Post apocalyptic Thriller
I personally feel that a thriller is meant to do exactly that, thrill. However to achieve this many elements must comprise to create a certain effect for the audience.
The conventions of a thriller are largely based around character driven narratives and binary opposition which are used in films such as Crank (Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, 2006) The character driven narrative is essential as it helps the audience to familiarize and sympathize with the protagonist which intern makes it more personal and emotional for the audience.
Thrillers are usually about life and death situations .The locations of a thriller convention are usually in barren, exotic or single central locations which do not have much variation to different scenes which gives the narrative a great sense of verisimilitude. The hero in a thriller could even be an ordinary citizen drawn into danger by circumstances beyond their control and they face danger alone or with the help of a group. The protagonist is typically cut off from the resources of their everyday life.
The average thriller genre film is usually longer then a mystery genre film, the fast paced and brisk action is crucial to its success.
Binary opposition between good and evil is a convention of a thriller which is shown in I Robot (Alex Proyas 2004) the use of binary opposition within a Thriller is key as the narrative is focused characters and opposing forces instead of relying largely on plot. The characters in a thriller genre film are ordinary heroes who are resourceful and tough. High stakes, non-stop action and plot twists conventionally run throughout a thriller to keep the story intense and interesting up to the big climax.
Part of the allure of thrillers comes from not only what their stories are about but how they are told. The plot of a thriller is usually driven by the villain, who presents obstacles that the hero must overcome.
A Thriller has been described as "the sudden rush of emotions, the excitement, sense of suspense, apprehension, and exhilaration that drive the narrative, sometimes subtly with peaks and lulls, sometimes at a constant, breakneck pace."
Introduction to A2 film project
I will be creating a short film within a group consisting of me (Ben Underwood) and Josh Holtby. We will be undertaking different roles in our group with me being in charge of cinematography and Sound and Josh being in charge of directing and lighting, however we will both be undertaking the role of editing as we both have vast knowledge in the subject and the combination of our skills will hopefully lead to a better outcome. I was very happy to receive this film project as i feel it will allow me to express my creativity with out limitations of restricted briefs. Throughout the project i will be researching, planning and developing various different topics surrounding my film genre and conventions, production and directing.
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