Filming Blog

(Behind the scenes of an over head shot)

(The actual overhead shot of me cracking eggs)

(Shallow focus of me walking!!)

My first day of filming went well overall.We were able to use a tripod and find a location to film and captured a lot of footage. We got specific lighting and angles and have behind the scenes. We just need to start editing soon. But we need to still finish specific scenes like when Nate texts Grace and the guy putting on a suit and may need some retakes of specific scenes to match well with different edits.

Color Use

 Discuss the use of color in your project (think back to color theory). 

• How is color used within the setting, background, costuming, props, text, etc.

The color used in the film is a white a minimal background with the pink pajamas resembles calmness and peacefulness but the black dress resembles death, evilness, mystery.

• What meanings and messages are being sent through the use of these colors.

The meanings and messages being sent through the use of these colors are graces change mentally and what is happening throughout the film

Supporting Character analysis

 Explanation of supporting character(s):

• What is the character type of your supporting characters based on Vladimir Popp's analysis?

The character types of the supporting character are the protagonist.

• Describe their physical characteristics, costuming, and props associated with them.

The main protagonist is wearing a suit and is supposedly just a normal guy in the film.

• Describe who they are in terms of their personality and communication style.

They are just a guy the main villain found on a dating website about the same age as the antagonist.

• Explain their mental state, their motivations, psychological state, etc. 

They have a normal mental state and has good principals. 

• If you do not have any supporting characters- describe the use of props and set to help, tell your story. The prop being used in our story is a knife.

Main Character analysis

 Explanation of main character:

• What is the character type based on Vladimir Popps analysis?

The character type is the villain in the film.

• Describe their physical characteristics, costuming, and props associated with them.

Grace is supposedly cheerful but her character takes a dark turn in the end.

• Describe who they are in terms of their personality and communication style.

Their personality and communication style is those of an average kind girl but transfers to a professional serious tone.

• Explain their mental state, their motivations, psychological state, etc.  

Their mental state is very serious and professional and has a messed up phycological state in the fact she is not an everyday protagonist.

Representation

What individuals or groups are being represented within your film?

The individuals and groups represented in my film is dating in teens or people who has a bad experience in dating online.

• How will you be portraying specific individuals, groups, and events to your audience?

We will be portraying specific individuals and events to our audience by showing representation to our feminine audience.

• Will you be using stereotypes or counter stereotypes through your film?

There will not be any stereotypes in our film instead we will be using counter stereotypes.  

• How are you challenging representation with your film and what viewpoints will be focused on throughout your film?

The view points focused throughout our film is femininity and we are challenging the stereotype that all women seen as weak.

• Do you feel you need to make any edits to improve your characters or how they are being represented within the film? If so, what changes are you going to make?  

We may have to add edits to improve the tone of the scene and help the film run smoothly.

Costuming

 We chose these costumes because the pajamas in the beginning of the film give and almost cheery vibe until she buts on a dark dress which match the undertone of Graces personality. Graces character is meant to be a happy character but at the end she turns dark. Grace will then change into a dark dress. The other character is wearing a suit to represent graces partner. This is what the costuming represents in our film and the messages it will send.

Preparing to Film

Actors

• Who will you get to be in your film? I will be one of the main characters in the film.

Costumes

• Will the costumes need to represent a particular time period? No, the costumes will represent the present tense.
•  Do you already have the pieces for the costumes? Yes, I already have dresses and a suit ready for the lead roles.
• Do parts need to be made or purchased? We have everything needed for our film without  purchasing equipment.

Props

• What props are needed for filming? A prop knife is needed for filming.
• Do they need to be made/purchased? No, my item does not need to be made or purchased.

Locations

• Have you found and chosen all locations? No, but we have most locations found.
• Have you received permission to film in all locations? Yes in most locations.
• Do any changes need to be made in the locations chosen? No, changes are needed.

Dates and times

• When do you plan on filming? I plan on filming soon throughout next week.
• Do you have a schedule set up with the members of your group/actors? No, we dot currently have schedule but we are working on it.
• Is there a specific time of day that you need to film? We will film in morning through evening to match with the script.
• What is the lighting going to be like for that particular time? Do you need to supply your own light? The lighting will turn to bright sunny lighting and we will use a flashlight to create different scenes.

Film equipment

• What type of equipment will be needed for filming? Just an iPhone is needed and a flashlight.
• How are going to obtain these pieces of equipment? We have these equipment currently.

Film Opener Mood Board

   I am trying to capture both the horror and bright elements in my mood board. Since my genre is romantic horror I feel it is important to capture both aspects to make this mood board. This displays a few things that are going to be taking place in my film opener and overall mood of it. This mood fits and doesn't fit with my genre theme y giving overall aspects but not as similar lighting I am looking for.

 

Initial Storyboard

1) I drew the pictures of the story board and descriptions of what is going on. I feel the story flows really well with the cross-cutting and jump cuts added to enhance both of the characters getting ready.

                                         

Initial Script

                                                                                                           

• How did you help in creating the script and story?  

I helped in typing and sharing ideas with my teammates.

• How will your target audience be able to relate to the story?

Our target audience (teens or adults) will be able to relate to the story if they had a similar experience while being in a dating website.

• How are you going to draw your audience into the story within these first two minutes?

 By providing good transitions and edits with sounds and soundtracks that draw you into the film. Also suppling a clear and concise dialogue in our film.

                                                                                                               

Final Project Idea

 What is the final idea for the project?  

Describe your final project in detail.  What is the genre you are focusing on?  What is the narrative (linear or non-linear) and storyline for your project?  What themes and representation will be showcased in your project? What are you excited about? Worried about?

The genre we are focusing is a horror romance genre. This will be a linear narrative focusing on the theme feminism and to not judge a book by its cover. It will be about a girl getting ready for a date with a guy with many jump-cuts but little does she know the guy is a serial killer. I am very excited to film this because I feel it will be very interesting and I have never attempted to do this genre. I am also worried that it may be difficult doing the lighting to match this genre to do a horror romance scene.