Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Monday, 25 November 2013
Lighting Test
(Edited from Joe Panton)
Our opening takes place during the daytime, so we decided it may be best for the lighting in our film to be kept mainly as high key lighting. This leads the opening to look realistic, and the fact that it looks like it took place during day time (it does) may add to the tension of the scene, asit may seem unconventional for an intense and possibly frightening scene to have taken place in a bright setting, much like the"'Heeeeere's Johnny!" scene from "The Shining".
Lighting Tests:
We decided to test the lighting in our location before going and filming to give us some idea what lighting we are going to use. The black curtains which block the natural light from outside, will not be present when we start the filming- therefore, we chose to test the lighting in the parts of the shop (and our script) which would realistically remain similarly lit when we actually start filming. The only place we decided might be realistically lit is around the counter/till.
Our opening takes place during the daytime, so we decided it may be best for the lighting in our film to be kept mainly as high key lighting. This leads the opening to look realistic, and the fact that it looks like it took place during day time (it does) may add to the tension of the scene, asit may seem unconventional for an intense and possibly frightening scene to have taken place in a bright setting, much like the"'Heeeeere's Johnny!" scene from "The Shining".
However, when the hitman approaches the till/counter, we decided it would be best to utilise the top lighting of the shop, from above the till, in order to exaggerate certain features on the hitman's face and make them stand out - which creates a more sinister character conventional to our genre.
Another thing that we decided to do was to leave off many of the lights that the shop usually has turned on, and instead opt to turn on only the lights that were around 4k kelvin. With the curtains open for our actual film to allow in natural sunlight (which would be around the warmth that the lights we leave on are at), this creates a colder and more intense atmosphere than warmer lighting / lower kelvin would create.
The colder tone of lighting also emphasizes the cold and inhumane nature of the hitman - as it makes him look paler and this leads to him becoming distanced from the audience, insuring that they do not empathize with him.
Another thing that we decided to do was to leave off many of the lights that the shop usually has turned on, and instead opt to turn on only the lights that were around 4k kelvin. With the curtains open for our actual film to allow in natural sunlight (which would be around the warmth that the lights we leave on are at), this creates a colder and more intense atmosphere than warmer lighting / lower kelvin would create.
The colder tone of lighting also emphasizes the cold and inhumane nature of the hitman - as it makes him look paler and this leads to him becoming distanced from the audience, insuring that they do not empathize with him.
It also makes the opening sequence seem eery and as if something bad is about to happen.
Location Recce
(Edited from Jake Andrews, photos taken by whole group)
Location Recce: Lighting Shop
Location Recces:
The lighting shop is the location for the whole of the opening scene it will take place in a part of the narrative when the trail on Tom Longley has gone cold, and the hitman is trying to find the target by searching around places where the target goes, visits or is familiar with, bringing him to a lighting shop, next to a bustling road.
The lights in shop can be used to our advantage as we can easily use them to get effects on the characters to create tension or to develop characters. Certain coloured lights for example a greeney-white can be on the characters face to disconnect him from the audience and make him seem inhuman. The shop has a ladder/trolley on wheels - which can be used for steady camera work. The black curtains will be removed, making the location seem more believable and thus more realistic and intense.
The counter will be where the hitman and shop assistant will exchange conversations and where the hitman kills the shop assistant. The shelf in the middle can also be used for the camera, by laying it on spaces between the shelves we will be able to get some interesting shots. The lights coming down from the top could be used to our advantage for top lighting, to exaggerate features on the hitman's face or to exaggerate shadows to make him see more sinister or evil. The right of the picture above and in the middle of the image below is the entrance to another room in the shop, where the hitman enters the scene from. A bright light could possibly be used for when the hitman walks out of this room to create a powerful shadow as he comes through. Making the audience feel like the character is filling the room through his presence and darkness giving him dominance and allowing the audience to understand his power.
The counter will be where the hitman and shop assistant will exchange conversations and where the hitman kills the shop assistant. The shelf in the middle can also be used for the camera, by laying it on spaces between the shelves we will be able to get some interesting shots. The lights coming down from the top could be used to our advantage for top lighting, to exaggerate features on the hitman's face or to exaggerate shadows to make him see more sinister or evil. The right of the picture above and in the middle of the image below is the entrance to another room in the shop, where the hitman enters the scene from. A bright light could possibly be used for when the hitman walks out of this room to create a powerful shadow as he comes through. Making the audience feel like the character is filling the room through his presence and darkness giving him dominance and allowing the audience to understand his power.
The till for customers to pay at and also where the conversation between the hit man and the cashier occurs. It is very realistic and has all the equipment that we already need such as a till, computer screen, chair and lighting. The till is also quite long so you could get a shot from the side that allows you to see the conversations being exchanged.
Target Audience & Age Rating for our film
(Edited from Jake Andrews)
Parental Guide & Target Audience for our film
The target audience for our production is over 16 year olds due to its mature content. The film product should be at this maturity rating as the film contains scenes of a fatal shooting, intense scenes which may frighten or disturb younger audiences and the mention and use of drugs. The film's age rating and target audience is explained through these categories:
Sex and Nudity:
None
Violence and Gore:
The opening scene contains two innocent people being shot by the hitman. Both deaths are off screen but you can still hear the gun shot being fired.
The whole film is based around a drug dealer escaping a hitman, meaning that there are life or death situations, and the rest of the film would contain gore.
Profanity:
The opening sequence contains no swearing.
However during the rest of the film there would be very strong language.
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking:
The film would include references to drugs all the way through. Drug use, dealing and effects of drugs are shown throughout.
Frightening/Intense Scenes:
The opening scene sees someone held at gunpoint and interrogated. This could be seen as frightening and intense to some viewers.
The film is about a chase that includes life or death choices and action sequences that could be frightening and intense to some.
Target audience:
Western Europe, UK, America - those who live in a similar environment/ culture may be able to relate more closely with some of the elements in the film, even if it means just the weather - this can make the film seem more intense to this audience, as it feels close and real.
18+. Those who enjoy tense films and aren't shocked by gun violence or drugs. If you look towards Katz and Blumler and the uses and gratifications media theory, our audience would probably mainly be watching this film for the use of entertainment.
Parental Guide & Target Audience for our film
The target audience for our production is over 16 year olds due to its mature content. The film product should be at this maturity rating as the film contains scenes of a fatal shooting, intense scenes which may frighten or disturb younger audiences and the mention and use of drugs. The film's age rating and target audience is explained through these categories:
Sex and Nudity:
None
Violence and Gore:
The opening scene contains two innocent people being shot by the hitman. Both deaths are off screen but you can still hear the gun shot being fired.
The whole film is based around a drug dealer escaping a hitman, meaning that there are life or death situations, and the rest of the film would contain gore.
Profanity:
The opening sequence contains no swearing.
However during the rest of the film there would be very strong language.
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking:
The film would include references to drugs all the way through. Drug use, dealing and effects of drugs are shown throughout.
Frightening/Intense Scenes:
The opening scene sees someone held at gunpoint and interrogated. This could be seen as frightening and intense to some viewers.
The film is about a chase that includes life or death choices and action sequences that could be frightening and intense to some.
Target audience:
Western Europe, UK, America - those who live in a similar environment/ culture may be able to relate more closely with some of the elements in the film, even if it means just the weather - this can make the film seem more intense to this audience, as it feels close and real.
18+. Those who enjoy tense films and aren't shocked by gun violence or drugs. If you look towards Katz and Blumler and the uses and gratifications media theory, our audience would probably mainly be watching this film for the use of entertainment.
Friday, 22 November 2013
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