Final Opening Title Sequence

My contributution

In my media group, although we worked together in planning our opening sequence we branched out when completing the pre production, for instance we all planned the type of shots we were going to use however from this Kelly created the storyboard whilst I created the shot list. When it came to the production I helped film parts of where we are first introduced to the main character, where he starts to take off his shoes and coat etc.. When it came to the editing all of the group was present so we could all put in our opinions. Kelly edited the shots together and we would then re- watch it to make sure it ran smooth. Afterwards we went to get feedback for our opening sequence. My involvement in this was asking the male audience questions and then filming one of the other female audience.

Risk Assessment

Location Reece

When it came to finding our location we were quite restricted due to us wanting to achieve dark lighting with as little natural light as possible.  After testing a couple of locations we decided to actually achieve what we wanted we would have to set up our own studio. Therefore in the art room we gathered a our props and set out a desk for the main character using borders around to block any natural light. With the help of Ryan he helped us set up professional lighting that way it made sure the picture wasn't so grainy. For example the use of a dado light we got he subtle lighting on some of the props we wanted.

We also filmed in another location, in which we used parallel editing to change locations back and forth. Our other location was a woodland area this was perfect for getting shots of the young girl with her mother which fits in with our logline.The space also meant the set up was easier with less limited space making it easier to film.

Costume and Make-up

For the costume and make up, Frankie and Kelly made a list of what we needed to included in our opening sequence in terms of costume and make up. This way we knew what the features the characters needed to display. 

• Old grubby wrinkle hands - Keeping in mind the idea of our opening sequence of a stalker, the old grubby hands would portray a eeriness and a mysterious feel. The dirty hands also connote that he isn't clean and has been up to no good relating to his dirty mind.

• Rolled up sleeves - By the character to having rolled up sleeves on his shirt is to present that he isn't formal and was getting stuck in, deep in thoughts of the kidnap planning.

• Desaturated drawn face

•  Wellie boots on small children's feet

Props

For our opening sequence we will need a range of props mainly for the just the one location in the art room, these include: 

• Pen
• Paper
• Table
• Candle
• Match sticks
• Box for images
• Photographs
• Record

Story Board

From the storyboard, drawn by Kelly it enabled me to get a sense of the type of shots that needed to be included in our opening sequence so I could then create the shot list. It also helped the whole group picture what our final opening sequence was going to look like helping us have set goals, knowing exactly whet we wanted to achieve.