October 03, 2009
My inspiration for this idea came from the dance group the "Jabbawockeez" (see below). I intend to manipulate their wardrobe in order to satisfy the needs for my production. I am aware that copying the plain mask is breaching copyright regulations, therefore, by manipulating the idea of the masks i will be able to re-create a fashion that will comply with the storyline.
The jabbawockeez embody the style of dancing i want to pursue. This means that i will have to seek out actors and actresses that can mimic the moves of the group and perform an entire sequence.
This clip from the movie "Step Up 2: the streets" (Jon Chu, 2008) shows the Jabbawockeez in action and it also shows the style of cinematography i want to do. This means i must construct a DIY track dolly in order to get good panning and tracking shots. Also, the choreographer Jamal Sims who co-ordinated all the dance sequences in Step Up 2 will also provide as a resource for when choreographing my dance.
The jabbawockeez embody the style of dancing i want to pursue. This means that i will have to seek out actors and actresses that can mimic the moves of the group and perform an entire sequence.This clip from the movie "Step Up 2: the streets" (Jon Chu, 2008) shows the Jabbawockeez in action and it also shows the style of cinematography i want to do. This means i must construct a DIY track dolly in order to get good panning and tracking shots. Also, the choreographer Jamal Sims who co-ordinated all the dance sequences in Step Up 2 will also provide as a resource for when choreographing my dance.
My final idea will be based upon the issue of "love and tragedies", very much like a Shakespearian play. It will focus on two main characters and their time together as lovers. Instead of acting, the whole movie will be a dance sequence, preferably break dancing as the harsh popping and locking will help to emphasise certain emotions as well as the liquefying. Furthermore, having evaluated my research, the way the narrative is established is through the use of camera, sound (such as soundtracks and diegetic, there s usually little or no dialogue), and mise-en-scene which is usually really simple and refined.
THE FIRST DANCE
Scene1- This scene will be about the two main characters meeting. Their dancing will be synchronised at times in order to represent the unison they work in.
Scene 2- This scene will be about their romancing and flirtatiousness. Here the dancing will be more timed to in order to show each of the characters attitudes towards each other.
Scene 3- This scene will represent the doubt in the relationship, and here the dancing will be partnered from this scene onwards.
Scene 4- This scene will depict the fight between the couple, the dancing here will be very big in terms of movement and more “in your face” type of thing.
Scene 5- This scene will show the death of the two characters. The dance moves her will still be big but a lot faster until the first death, then the pace will slow in order to show repentance.
September 21, 2009
Having conducted primary research amongst my preferred target market I have come to a conclusion that my target audience is more female orientated than male. The age range investigated turned out to be primarily those aged 11-20. Not many of my responses knew that short films existed, therefore I feel that instead of focusing on a comedic approach I would make something more socially relative or something that will have an impact on people. Furthermore, my target audience want to see a mixture of drama and a film noir style of movie. This means that the film I will create must be able to grab the audiences attention through the use of a social issue.
Last but not least, My audience would prefer to see the short film on the Internet rather than on television and cinema. This is primarily because my audience will have more access to the Internet within the age range of 11-20.
Last but not least, My audience would prefer to see the short film on the Internet rather than on television and cinema. This is primarily because my audience will have more access to the Internet within the age range of 11-20.
September 07, 2009
Film Noir was a cinematographic period which was discovered in the early 40's. The low key black and white lighting helped to reinforce the genre of crime fiction [1] . This traditional lighting helps to keep the audiences attention on the main characters. A dark lighting will be beneficial for the the accentuation of a time period that the movie was set in. Also, it will help to create a mysterious atmosphere. I do plan on completely utilising Film Noir throughout my short film.
Film Noir also served as a reflection on World War 2 at the time in order to make the context relative to the audience's lives. This is an important aspect within any medium, for example, magazines must right about the correct information in order to appeal to their market. Likewise with film. The context of the film must be relative to people's interests in order to appeal to them.
Film Noir tends to use a number of LS's and CU's to show the audience the surroundings and expression of the characters. This helps to establish the audiences attention within the medium. This may be beneficial to my short film, as I want the audience to be able to take in every thing within the frame whilst focusing on the character. Furthermore a variety of angles are used such as the high and low angles. The high angle give whoever is in the frame inferiority, opposed to that of the low angle which gives the actor/actress superiority. This will be useful in the short film in order to establish who has more power over who, which will keep the audience further engaged in the short film.
Another convention that is common amongst the Film Noir genre is that of voice overs and narrations. This feature is in most if not all short films, which will make it applicable to my chosen media. Furthermore, a female dominance within the narrative is included, otherwise known as the femme fatales of the plot. This may be applicable, however my narrative has predominantly a male prominence. In this case I may consider subverting the gender stereotypes and make the short film female prominent.
Film Noir also served as a reflection on World War 2 at the time in order to make the context relative to the audience's lives. This is an important aspect within any medium, for example, magazines must right about the correct information in order to appeal to their market. Likewise with film. The context of the film must be relative to people's interests in order to appeal to them.
Film Noir tends to use a number of LS's and CU's to show the audience the surroundings and expression of the characters. This helps to establish the audiences attention within the medium. This may be beneficial to my short film, as I want the audience to be able to take in every thing within the frame whilst focusing on the character. Furthermore a variety of angles are used such as the high and low angles. The high angle give whoever is in the frame inferiority, opposed to that of the low angle which gives the actor/actress superiority. This will be useful in the short film in order to establish who has more power over who, which will keep the audience further engaged in the short film.
Another convention that is common amongst the Film Noir genre is that of voice overs and narrations. This feature is in most if not all short films, which will make it applicable to my chosen media. Furthermore, a female dominance within the narrative is included, otherwise known as the femme fatales of the plot. This may be applicable, however my narrative has predominantly a male prominence. In this case I may consider subverting the gender stereotypes and make the short film female prominent.
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