2. We looked at and analysed a variety of different film
openings and post apocalyptic sequences to help
plan our final opening. We tried to avoid directly
copying various shots and ideas but more try to
indirectly adapt them with slight unique changes.
3. Our group took inspiration from long shots used in the walking dead, as it represented
the character as lonely and by himself. This suited our film opening as the main
protagonist has lost all in the unidentified disaster. We used similar shots in the
sequence before the disaster and the sequence after the disaster to achieve a sense of
continuity and help the audience know that the same character is being displayed.
The
walking
dead
4. We found that in our research common codes and conventions were use of
low key lighting to create a mysterious and almost grave atmosphere. On the
one hand, we supported this by using low key lighting after the disaster had
taken to create a further sense of loneliness than already established by the
visuals of the disaster. However, we also contradicted this convention
because the video begins in a seemingly normal day, hence everyday natural
lighting was used.
The Divide
5. The dramatic shift in moods during the opening itself reflects on how the titles
were positioned. We decided to the opening titles to split up the main
protagonists apparent morning routine. We did this so that the credits could be
subtly positioned, and we also did it to avoid the shots we used appearing too
long and boring to the audience. The use of the titles between the morning
routine and not having them stand out as such added to the sense of normality
and tranquillity experienced within the scene. Consewuently, this adds to the
shock and effect of the disaster taking place. After this, we add some
additional titles to the dress scene post disaster, mainly to cover all bases that
would be covered in an opening sequence that we had previously missed.
6. The dramatic shift in moods during the opening itself reflects on how the titles
were positioned. We decided to the opening titles to split up the main
protagonists apparent morning routine. We did this so that the credits could be
subtly positioned, and we also did it to avoid the shots we used appearing too
long and boring to the audience. The use of the titles between the morning
routine and not having them stand out as such added to the sense of normality
and tranquillity experienced within the scene. Consewuently, this adds to the
shock and effect of the disaster taking place. After this, we add some
additional titles to the dress scene post disaster, mainly to cover all bases that
would be covered in an opening sequence that we had previously missed.
