Initial ideas powering discounting other media types

1. Initial Ideas
Isaac Randall

2. Trailer – Idea 1
For the trailer I could possibly use a voice over, giving an insight into the main
theme/plot of the film.
I would also use a variety of different shot types (LS,MS,CU) in order to
create ambiguity, again ensuring that the plot is not entirely revealed.
I will also use low lighting, a dark/mysterious soundtrack and shots of
violence and use props in order to convey genre and mood.
I will use a build up of shots and music getting faster and more intense, in a
montage style, until finally revealing the title at the end.
The first idea would be to create a ‘gangster’ style crime film, similar to films
such as Legend and Gangster Squad. However, I understand that the budget
needed is not available to create a film set in the past, so I would have to set
my trailer in a modern era.

3. Trailer - Idea 2
The second idea is similar to the first in terms of how the
film will be structured in a montage style, however I could
use a more modern urban style theme by using
underclass characters, similar to films such as Ill Manors
and Kidulthood.
Again I would be using a variety of shot types in order to
convey genre and the intense feel I want to create. Again,
I would use a dark and mysterious soundtrack also to
convey the genre.

4. Trailer – Idea 3
A third idea could be a narrative trailer, conveying the
story through a series of longer shots from the film.
Possibly, using an actual segment from the film.
I could again use the ‘Gangster’ style format however,
using a longer narrative based trailer that focuses on
conveying the plot of the film.
I could also even combine this narrative with some shorter
shots to create ambiguity and to further convey genre,
creating a good contrast between violence and non-
violence and through the short shots and longer length
shots.

5. Advert
I have not chosen to do an advert however, had I chosen this I would most likely have shot a food
advert, similar to that of Lurpak or M&S.
I would have used a variety of close ups and time lapses of food cooking, in particular a cake in an
oven or chicken being grilled.
I have not chosen to pursue the advert idea as I wanted to film something a little more challenging
and that interests me, giving me freedom to film on various locations in different styles, as it will
highlight my current skills and develop them further.
Pros
 Could create a good advert in a small amount of time
 If choosing a food advert you could use a range of shot types and could follow a similar
structure
Cons
 Most likely in one location
 Not very challenging
 Would need a micro lens (possibly)

6. Music video
If I were to have chosen a music video I would have most likely used a mixture of a
story based plot, combined with shots of the band playing.
I however, chose not to do this text in particular as I do not wish to create a music
video, and the trailer option of the coursework seemed a lot more appealing to myself
for the reasons previously explained in the PowerPoint.
Pros
 A music video would allow me to have more creativity in terms of idea and shots
 It would give me freedom in terms of music choice
Cons
 I would most likely need to film using a band – which would be hard to find
 I would need to find a suitable location to film in and transport music equipment
also tat would be used in the video, which would be awkward to do