Shot sequencing

This week we have been creating the sequences that our shots will go in, we have to think about the number of shots, the duration that they will appear on screen, the location that the shot will be set in, the action that happens in the shot and the costumes and props. However my scene does not fit the time limit that we have been set (2 minutes) therefore I will need to add some more shots into the sequence. 

Edit:
I have now added some more shots into the sequence so it now fits into the allotted time.

Props and costumes analysis

Edge of Tomorrow 

X-men

Audience interviews

This will help me understand more about what the audience for my film would want to see from it.

Setting analysis and Sheffield research trip

The class has recently been on a trip to Sheffield to research some possible locations for our films, as it is common for action/ adventure films to have a city setting I was able to find many suitable locations to set my film.

We were asked to choose a picture that we had taken on the trip and analyse it in class, I have uploaded my notes onto a Prezi presentation. I have also created a video on Animoto of all the photos and videos I took during the trip.

Location research

Pirates of the Caribbean opening scene setting analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfPYuI1cBpc

The location of this movie contributes to the adventure genre as it is remote and seems to be distant from any land. The setting of this scene is very conventional as adventure films are often set in an exotic place or in the past, both of which align with this scene.The setting in this opening also develops narrative by introducing the setting for the rest of the film as it is set mainly on the water, therefore this opening scene also introduces the setting to the audience.The location would affect the audience by providing suspense and a sense of mystery as the fog and darker lighting stops the audience and the characters from seeing their surroundings, this could make the audience wonder where the ship is and allows things to be shown to the audience slowly, which could also create a sense of intrigue as the audience would want to know what will happen next in the movie.

Again this location is obviously from a different time period, therefore in conforms to the expectations of the adventure genre. This location gives more context to the character in the frame, she is on a very extravagant ship therefore her family must be very wealthy, however this could intrigue the audience as they want to know why she is on the ship and how this links to the narrative. 


This will influence how I produce my film as I now have a better understanding of where the best location for my film would be for my genre.

Actor planning

Most adventure films feature a male in his 20's/30's as the main character, and either a younger and/or female sidekick, however some adventure films involve teams of people (The Goonies, Lord of the Rings).

Who is available?
If I am going to cast a single person as the protagonist, I may need to use someone older, therefore I may need to ask a family member or a teacher to act. However if I am featuring a team of people in my film it may be necessary to ask my friends for help as they are more accessible and would work better as there is already a suitable number of them. Casting younger people could also help the audience connect with the characters as they are more relatable to my desired audience.

What are the difficulties involved in casting?
As I could be casting a large number of people to star in my film I may have to wait for a time when all of the required people are available, which could be an issue as they have individual schedules. Similarly if I wanted my film to be set in a city (e.g. Sheffield) getting a large number of people to meet up a the same time could be an issue, as some people could be too busy to have time to get there.

Initial planning for storyboards

This week we needed to start planning what the opening 2 minutes of our film would look like and what it would involve. Before we actually started storyboarding we needed to plan certain aspects of our movie. For instance i have chosen the setting of my film to be either a jungle or a city, as this is where most action/ adventure films are set. I have decided that my film will conform to the stereotypes of this genre as i think that this would make my film more popular as people will be familiar with what codes and conventions action/adventure films will include.