Draft One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1tmyW9Qv58

Construction: Sound

In the production of the opening sequence, the first draft seemed to cause a few problems for myself with the sound, due to the idea that when the video clip was inserted into the extract, and the sound bar was not taken with it. This meant that the ambient sound was then not added to the background of the video clips, that then could change the whole view to the audience as it does not seem to be as realistic to what is happening. The way of fixing this was to re-add in the video clips, once the settings had been changed allowing the sound to be added back. This caused problems again, due to the clips already being cropped to the correct parts and when re-adding them it meant that this process needed to be taken again, which took a lot of time to be done. However once this had been done, it then made the whole extract a lot less boring with the thought that they could hear what was happening on the screen.

Construction: Production Company

A production company is the company that put together the video that is being created. One process that needed to be done was the idea of what the production company was going to be. The two images above are presenting the two ideas I have created. The way I did these was by using Photoshop to edit the image and add a layer of text above to make it look nice. Advancing on this after doing a lot of research and planning into production company the one that I am going to be including at the beginning of the opening sequence is the little wood production's. this is for two reasons; first when I asked people which one they preferred this was the one that was most in favour,  second the idea that it looks a lot more professional and like the other production company logos that have already been created. 

Editing: Putting the shots together

In the time that was used today, I managed to get the time to start putting together the first draft for the opening sequence. This allowed the whole planning and research to finally come together at this point. By making the first draft of the opening, it could show which parts do not work well or may need refilming as they have either not the correct camera angle or the video may be out of focus or something.

The first image is of starting off the editing process where I decided to see what videos I had of the main character to put in to the opening. This was to allow the extract to make sense and feel as it could be put together and make sense as a whole video. Furthering on this idea I can automatically tell that these shots will need refilming due to the idea of them making the character look very orange as well as slightly out of focus in some parts.  

The flashbacks in the opening were a lot more detailed due to needing to change the colour of them. This detail was done by adding a tint to these specific clips of the kidnapping. This was not a hard thing to do, however it was knowing where to look to be able to add or change something. The shots that were being used before adding all of the different transitions and colour correction were very dark and you could not really tell what was happening. This means that for the next draft of the video I will be changing the video clips to something where you can see what is happening a lot more vividly.

The image above is showing an image of the navigation bar which is what is being used to change the way the video clips will go from one colour to another. By adding a colour change it indicates the idea of the flashbacks and how it is also a different time in this persons life. The way it was changed was through the colouring and adding a tint to the specific video clips, as well as a transition so that it could add a different editing technique. The transition of which was included was a dissolve (dip to white) which in my opinion makes the video feel and look more like the clips are at different parts of the characters life.

Filming: Take 1

Today is another filming day and in this time I spent it getting a variation of shots for myself to put together. The shots that I gathered were the outside shots for the flashbacks. This included; the shot of the steering wheel and gear shift, the back of the male protagonist character, the car coming up behind the character who is in danger, the car along side the young teen female character, the ending part that is her in the boot of the car. 

One problem that occurred when trying to get these shots was the lighting, it was past mid day in the winter which meant that the sun was going down. This meant we only had until around 3pm which made it very hard for me to get the perfect shots. I already know that when it comes to the final edit I am going to need to re-film a couple of these shots due to the low lighting of winter (full film crews also have lighting issues but a bigger budget to have external lighting to help negate this problem). 

Another few shots I got were of the older woman in the bed. These shots were very easy to get due to it being in my house for the location which meant that I did not have to worry as much about it getting dark as the lighting can be adapted with the overhead light and the lamps that are in the room. The only problem with this situation meant that using added lights it made the person in shot look very orange toned in the skin, which made them also look very fake. 

By going through what shots I got I can see that a major problem for the first draft is the lighting and that when it comes to the final edit these situations need to be changed. Better lighting would be better for people to see and will allow people to enjoy more the content of the video than being sat there thinking about how bad the lighting is throughout the extract. 

Filming: Test Shots

During the past couple of days after finishing the planning for the opening of the thriller I started to do a few test shots. This was to see what people would look like on the camera and to allow myself to know if they would work well in the clips. By doing this it means that I am able to see if I should actually use them in the extract or not as they may not fit in with the way that the opening is trying to be presented.


Problems:
One problem that occurred when it came to the test shots was one of the actors could not make it to the first filming. This made me think that maybe she would not be reliable as they may do the same when having to re-shoot parts. By having this happen at the beginning of the filming process meant that I am then able to find someone else that is a lot more willing to be in the opening and will allow time to be arranged to be in it. 

Another thing that needed sorting out when it came to the test shots was the lighting as it either made the characters look very white or orange. Overall I think this would not be classed as a proper problem, however it is something that needs changing when it comes to the final shots which are going to be included in the opening sequence. This does not look very nice in the opening so I feel it is something that could do with a change. This could be done by simply adding a simple light to change the orange to something of which would look nice on the opening sequence. 

How have the test shots helped? 
These test shots are needed in the filming stage to allow me to know the details of what needs to be done next and if there will be any change when it comes to the location and the characters being used. When it comes to the location the one of which is being used in the test shots is being kept the same in the other clips as it means that these do not need re-shooting for location reasons. However it will need re-shooting for the reason of the lighting. This is what needs to be changed as it does not allow the characters to look there best in the clips. The use of the test shots can help with the simple things like this allowing selected parts of scenes to be re-shot without too much time wasted on full scene re-shoots. 

Test shots also helped me understand which angles are going to be used and which clips will includes these different types of shots. By doing this it is trying to help make it easier to know what to do for the other shots and if they need re-shooting. Adding on to this it is showing which shot looks the best for final shooting of the opening sequence.

Planning: Music

During the opening sequence one thing that needs to be taken into account is the sound. Music to go along with the ambient sound which is being used. The sound that I am going for needs to add more to what is actually happening in the way of the suspense, building to a crescendo. For this to occur through sound helps in making the audience have the questions of what is this showing? What is going to happen next?

Sound Ideas(Music): 
1. Echoes of time By Kevin Macleod
2. Long note three By Kevin Macleod

Sound Effects: 
1. Cat Purr (For the beginning, with the production company)
2. Bike Pedals (For the beginning, with the production company)
3. Swish Sound (When transitioning to a flashback, to signify it happening)  

Planning: Fonts

Titles:
When it came to the planning for the font I thought that the title of the opening should be bold and dark to aid in it standing out. Using a bold and dark font I was trying to give the effect of it standing out at the end of the opening sequence. 

1. Sans Serif: 

The first font found is a very bold and basic font which is so simple that I think this would work with what I am trying to present. The idea I am trying to portrait with the font is  something that is going to stand out on the black background but is not too harsh looking.  

2. Big Dog:

The next font is more bold and a thicker type of font. This type of font is a lot more in the audiences face, which may make them remember the name of the film easier. Looking at this font I think this it is making it look like there is more hidden and more is to be revealed, possibly drawing the audience in to the film. 
 
3. Big Sky: 

Another font chosen which was once again very similar to the other ones that have been looked at. This font is a mix of the Big Dog font and Sans Serif as it is a bolder version of the Sans Serif font. The reason for choosing this font is because of the idea that is will once again stand out on the black background with a white font colour. 

  4. Bigness:

This font is a lot more bubbly, it is looking more like something that is hand written. However the font idea I have for this sequence is that it should be in the audiences face. Being in the audiences face should hopefully force them to remember the name due to the fonts and video clips and will hopefully  stay in their memory. 
 
5. Bimbo JVE:

The final font that I have been looking at and thinking of using for the title in the opening sequence is Bimbo JVE. Bimbo JVE looks a lot more static and is a similar style to all the other fonts that I have looked at with the idea of it being very basic. 

The overall font that I have chosen to use for the title in the opening sequence is Sans Serif because it is not too over dramatic when you are looking at it, but it still presents the idea of something that is going to stand out as well as not making it look like the film is too dramatic.  

Credits: 
When it came to the idea of what font type I was going to go for in the credits I thought that it should look a lot more dainty and simple. The idea that it would not be too over powering on the screen when it is appearing through out.

1. Tasty Bird:

The first font I looked at is very thin and delicate as it is a lot more reserved and not as much in your face. I did not want it to be what people are looking at while they are watching the opening sequence. 
 
2. Zerocalcare:

When trying to find another font idea, I found a very different type of font as this is looking a lot darker and is italicised. The reason for finding a very different font was because I did not know exactly what kind of thing I was going for. 

3. DK Chocolatte:

This font chosen is a font type very similar to a person having hand written it by with a thick felt pen. Having looked at this font I feel it would work well because of the idea that it is also very simple.  

4. Aiza Shine Serif

The final font that I have been looking at is very similar to the Tasty Bird font. It differs in that it is more graceful and elegant looking. The reason for thinking this is because of the curves and flicks on each letter is presenting theses ideas. 

Overall the credit font that I may use through the opening sequence is the 'Tasty Bird' font as it is a font of which is not too over the top and is something that will look nice on the screen.