We know have nearly everything completed towards out pre production, the current things we have completed at this moment in time are:
- Storyboard
- Production Scheldule
- Shot List
- Scripts (Drafts 1 and 2)
- Character Bio's
- Research into Film Noir characters, Hair styles of Femme Fatal's, what men wear etc.
We also have the kit we need booked out, we have a lighting kit and Camera HD1 and Camera HD 2 booked out for the weekend of March 2nd 2012 till March 5 2012. This is the time in which we plan to film our Film Noir.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Main Task - Production - Lighting Workshop.
Spill
One Light ONLY to light every single scene in the Film Noir.
What is Lighting?
All video has some sort of lughting. Whether it be natural light or artificial light. The goal is to choose the best lighting to suppoer the clip.
Lights on roof = Top Lighting
Film Noir's must have shadows everywhere.
When looking at a location, have to make sure the lighting gives it the right mood.
Always identify the source of light first.
- Never plug the lighting kit into a plug without a surge protector.
- Change the bulb.
- Never shake the red head.
Rules
Rule 1 - Work the light at your working height level.
Rule 2 - Powerlead has to hang down.
Rule 3 - Make sure that the barndoor is level with the leg.
Rule 4 - Never use lights outside.
Rule 5 - Before you plug in surge protector, press yellow, red, yellow.
As lights are about to turn on, go on to say "Dont look into the lights please".
The red head needs to be atleast 1 meter from the top of any room.
Your ready to put the kit away if you can put your hand on the redhead for atleast 5 seconds.
3 Point Lighting
Uses 3 lights:
- Key Light - Strongest, most influence on the scene.
- Fill Light
- Back Light
Fill Light
Placed opposite side of Key Light
Back Light
Places behind the character, but to the side so not directly in shot.
One Light ONLY to light every single scene in the Film Noir.
What is Lighting?
All video has some sort of lughting. Whether it be natural light or artificial light. The goal is to choose the best lighting to suppoer the clip.
Lights on roof = Top Lighting
Film Noir's must have shadows everywhere.
When looking at a location, have to make sure the lighting gives it the right mood.
Always identify the source of light first.
- Never plug the lighting kit into a plug without a surge protector.
- Change the bulb.
- Never shake the red head.
Rules
Rule 1 - Work the light at your working height level.
Rule 2 - Powerlead has to hang down.
Rule 3 - Make sure that the barndoor is level with the leg.
Rule 4 - Never use lights outside.
Rule 5 - Before you plug in surge protector, press yellow, red, yellow.
As lights are about to turn on, go on to say "Dont look into the lights please".
The red head needs to be atleast 1 meter from the top of any room.
Your ready to put the kit away if you can put your hand on the redhead for atleast 5 seconds.
3 Point Lighting
Uses 3 lights:
- Key Light - Strongest, most influence on the scene.
- Fill Light
- Back Light
Fill Light
Placed opposite side of Key Light
Back Light
Places behind the character, but to the side so not directly in shot.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Main Task - Production - Plot
Plot of Film Noir opening
Characters
Detective – Dixon (Detective Dixon)
Assistant Detective – Miles (Detective Miles)
Femme Fatale (Glamorous Girl) – Lola
Villain – Bruno
Plot
Detective Dixon and Miles are working on a series of murder cases that are all linked to the infamous “Bruno”. No matter how hard they try, whenever they get close to finding evidence against the murderer he always seems to slip away. It could be coincidence or just the criminal mind overpowering the detective’s skills. The truth of the murders is closer than he imagines and is right under his nose without realising.
Dixon follows Miles on a bleak night to distant alleyway. Miles meets a shadowy figure – the criminal, Bruno. Muffled words are all that the detective can hear from the conversation, without warning a gunshot is heard and all that is left is Miles’ body left to die. Dixon runs towards Miles’ body. As he reaches for his body to comfort his fallen detective, a glamorous femme fatale appear from the darkness because the beckoning gunshot drew her towards her fallen fiancé.
Mile’s dying words share his loves for his fiancé and the recognition of his caring detective Dixon. His final last words are “I’m so sorry Dixon, I’ve let you down.” This perplexes Dixon, leaving him and Miles’ fiancé wondering what his late detective meant by this.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Target Audience Research
My Questionaire i gave out to people to fill in:
Film Noir Questionnaire
Age ranges of people who are interested in Film Noir's
Target Audience Conclusion
From this graph we can clearly see the results from the amount of people who are itnerested in Film Noir's for differnt age groups. We can see that the further along the x axis, the older the group of people are.
From these results we can come to the conclusion that it is generally shown that the higher the age group, the more people are interested in Film Noir. This could be down to many reasons, one reason being that the older generation are probably more interested in the Film Noir Genre because it is more suited to them and can relate to them more, simply because they have lived and breathed in the days which this Genre is set and based around.
Film Noir Questionnaire
Age ranges of people who are interested in Film Noir's
Target Audience Conclusion
From this graph we can clearly see the results from the amount of people who are itnerested in Film Noir's for differnt age groups. We can see that the further along the x axis, the older the group of people are.
From these results we can come to the conclusion that it is generally shown that the higher the age group, the more people are interested in Film Noir. This could be down to many reasons, one reason being that the older generation are probably more interested in the Film Noir Genre because it is more suited to them and can relate to them more, simply because they have lived and breathed in the days which this Genre is set and based around.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Similar Products - Ananlysis of 3 Film Noir Posters
Ananlysis of 3 Film Noir Posters
From these posters we can see that there is a glamerous looking female in every single one. A glamerous looking female is stereotypically used in the posters as it is very eye catching. This means the public will be able to notice this poster very easily. This therefore means more people looking at it, which in turn could mean more people will go to watch the film.
Also two out of the three colours use a lot of colour even though the actual film is in black and white. This is mainly done for the reason to catch the public's eye as when colour is used it looks much more attractice. The only downside to using colour when these posters were published and created was the cost.
Also in all of the posters, very bold text is used. This is to give the effect of the importance of the film poster and of course the film it is advertising. Bold, large text is also used to display what the film is about and to catch the public's eye with striking text fonts and styles.
Also two out of the three colours use a lot of colour even though the actual film is in black and white. This is mainly done for the reason to catch the public's eye as when colour is used it looks much more attractice. The only downside to using colour when these posters were published and created was the cost.
Also in all of the posters, very bold text is used. This is to give the effect of the importance of the film poster and of course the film it is advertising. Bold, large text is also used to display what the film is about and to catch the public's eye with striking text fonts and styles.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Similar Products - Ananlysis of 3 Film Noir openings
Ananlysis of three Film Noir film openings
Film One - Touch of evil, Universal, 1958
When i make my own Film Noir, i would like to use some of the conventions that were used in this opening scene because they create very good suspense and tension and keep the viewer very involved, entertained and interested in it.
I would personally like to use all of the differnt shots in my film, like they are used in this opening scene. This is because the long shots are fit for purpose, as well as the many other shots that are used.
I will also put titles in at the start of my Film Noir, like it was used in this film. This is because titles are one of the conventions in a film of Film Noir.
Film Two - The Suspect, Charles Laughton, 1944
Many of the conventions that are used in this opening scene are conventions that i would personally like to use my self. As i said for the first opening scene of the first film, i would like to encorporate titles at the start as this is stereotypical to the Film Noir Genre. I would also like to have some kind of music at the start to create the effect of a Film Noir film.
I would once again like to use the variety of the camera shots that are used for differnt affects i may want to reach. And typically use extreme close-ups and close ups to show things such as the emotions on characters faces etc.
Film Three - Blues in the Night, 1941
Another convention of Film Noir films are the use of interesting camera angles and shots, and this is present in this film opening. I want to use this convention as it yet again keeps the audience involved and interested and keep the film entertaining.
Also harsh lighting is used throughout, which is another convention of Film Noir films that i wish to use and implementate in mine, this is because it creates a good effect and creates sillioutes and shadows on the walls.
Also in Film Noir film's people are generally smartly dressed, and this is the case in this Film opening. I would like the characters in my film to wear the black hats, and dress smart, such as wearing ties and shirts etc. I also want the ladies to look glamerous with old fashioned style hair as this is also a convention of Film Noir films for the ladies to look glamerous.
Film One - Touch of evil, Universal, 1958
- Scrolling text at beginning
- Opening Titles
- Mystery Occuring, the person putting something into their boot.
- Music coming from the car.
- Long shots
- Mid Shots
- Close ups are used so we can only see a small region, creating tension as we cannot see what is happening around them or in the background.
When i make my own Film Noir, i would like to use some of the conventions that were used in this opening scene because they create very good suspense and tension and keep the viewer very involved, entertained and interested in it.
I would personally like to use all of the differnt shots in my film, like they are used in this opening scene. This is because the long shots are fit for purpose, as well as the many other shots that are used.
I will also put titles in at the start of my Film Noir, like it was used in this film. This is because titles are one of the conventions in a film of Film Noir.
Film Two - The Suspect, Charles Laughton, 1944
- Opening Titles
- Opening Music
- Variety of Camera shots to create effect
- Long shots
- Mid Shots
- Close ups
- Close ups and extreme close ups used to show emotions etc.
Many of the conventions that are used in this opening scene are conventions that i would personally like to use my self. As i said for the first opening scene of the first film, i would like to encorporate titles at the start as this is stereotypical to the Film Noir Genre. I would also like to have some kind of music at the start to create the effect of a Film Noir film.
I would once again like to use the variety of the camera shots that are used for differnt affects i may want to reach. And typically use extreme close-ups and close ups to show things such as the emotions on characters faces etc.
Film Three - Blues in the Night, 1941
- Stererotypical convention of film noir - It contains titles at the start as such every other opening i have watched.
- Jazz music which creates a strong vibe and creates excitement at the start.
- Interesting Camera angles and shots.
- Dull harsh lighting is used throughout which is also another convention of Film Noir's
- Smartly dressed people - Shirts, Ties, Jackets
- Cigars and Cigarettes
Another convention of Film Noir films are the use of interesting camera angles and shots, and this is present in this film opening. I want to use this convention as it yet again keeps the audience involved and interested and keep the film entertaining.
Also harsh lighting is used throughout, which is another convention of Film Noir films that i wish to use and implementate in mine, this is because it creates a good effect and creates sillioutes and shadows on the walls.
Also in Film Noir film's people are generally smartly dressed, and this is the case in this Film opening. I would like the characters in my film to wear the black hats, and dress smart, such as wearing ties and shirts etc. I also want the ladies to look glamerous with old fashioned style hair as this is also a convention of Film Noir films for the ladies to look glamerous.
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