Props for our film opening

ScrapbookThe main prop within our filmopening is the scrapbook. This is thecentral focus of the whole openingsequence; the scrapbook will act asan anchor to guide the viewerthrough the couple’s memories. Thephotograph on the right is a sampleof how Molly and I envisage thescrapbook to look like; personal,handmade and full of memories.

BooksThese are photographs of the other books that Katy will becarrying in the pile of books that she puts on her desk, beforeshe finds the scrapbook, at the very beginning of the filmopening. These books don’t carry any real importance, one is anovel and the other is an informative book on Ambigrams.However they portray Katy as an intelligent and intellectualgirl, which is how we want her to be represented in our filmopening.

Mobile phoneThe mobile phone will be used in the ‘first meeting’ scene by Luke. This reinforces his character’s average teenager status as it’s one of the stereotypical habits of a teenager. When Luke texts on his phone, it creates connotations of nervousness as it is a commonly used act to disguise an awkward situation. This makes the audience understand the significance of this meeting.

Hot ChocolateWe will use two hot chocolates in the ‘cafe’ scene to make Lukeand Katy’s first date seem more realistic, as it’s a typical past timethat a couple would enjoy. More importantly the hot drinkreinforces the chilly Autumnal theme that we have throughout ourfilm opening; thus creating continuity. The hot chocolate can alsobe used as a way of portraying the bond that the couple have e.g.Sharing hot chocolate, or putting cream on each other’s noses toadd humour to the scene.

PillowsIn the ‘bedroom’ scene which is the last clip in the scrapbook, the couple will have a pillow fight. This enhances the fun, happy context of the film opening, whilst also reinforcing the romantic genre of the film as it’s a cute (although slightly clichéd) activity for a couple. The pillow fight also helps to represent the character’s personalities as being; loving, caring and playful.

Props for our film opening

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