Aspect Ratio

Here is an interesting video that looks into the importance of aspect ratios and how they can change stories. This is something I never thought I'd look at but it's something I will think about once editing my film.

Opening Shot

Here is a short video that looks into the importance of the opening shot for a film. First impressions are everything and if this first impression isn't good we get put into a bad frame of mind while we watch the film. This is something I will need to look at as my film is theme heavy.

Setting

Here is a video I came across that delves into how important setting is for your story as your setting plays a character in your movie to. I think it's important for me to have the right setting for my movie because if I don't it won't translate well. It'll ensure the film feels real and that is what I hope for.

Fran Bow

Here is a game I came across called Fran Bow. It tells the story of Fran who tries to tackle her inner demons with her trusty sidekick Mr Midnight. The  game interested me as it shared a dark narrative similar to mine. The idea of experimentation and psychological torture are present in the game also.

It also manages to create a hero that you don't want to die. Although she is a child, the script for the game shows her innocence and makes the player care. That is something I need to ensure for my film otherwise know one will care what happens to the protagonist.  

Paris Je T'aime

Here is a short film I watched the other week which I found very interesting starring Steve Buscemi.

The reason why I liked it is because of its lack of dialogue. It shows what you can do with no dialogue and backs up that statement of show don't tell. It shows as well that you can carry a narrative with just visuals and shows how important silence is when it comes to film making.

Enemy

I wanted to talk about Denis Villeneuve 2013 movie "Enemy" which started Jake Gyllenhaal. The contrast of characters in the film is great and I also love the use of colour in the film.

The colour brings a mood to the film which really reflects on the films substance and themes  which are very dark. This is something I've looked at and is something I want to create for my film as I think it is a great to tool that I think is over looked by students.

Shel Silverstein - Kidnapped

Here is a poem I came across by Shel Silverstein called "Kidnapped". It tells the story about a young student who gets kidnapped by 3 masked men. We later find she gets away as that was the reason she was late for school.

The reason why I liked this poem is quite simple. It's vivid. As I was reading it I could visually see everything that was happening. The writing was descriptive which is important. It made seeing this easier as everything was given to me, I just had to fill in the blanks. This what I need to do for my script so the actors and cinematographer know exactly what I want.