Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dealer's Choice Example Stills
Props- In this case an umbrella.
Multiples- Synchronized triple kick.
Intense Close Ups- Man screaming.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Dealer's Choice Outline
Synopsis:
A fairly common event such as a mugging is overly dramatized in an absurd style particular to Asian/Indian cinema. Think ridiculous Kung Fu and Bollywood fight scenes.
Outline:
-Girl walking down the sidewalk.
-Mugger jumps out and attacks her.
- Super awesome Asian/Indian style fight scene ensues.
-Girl wins and continues down the sidewalk.
A fairly common event such as a mugging is overly dramatized in an absurd style particular to Asian/Indian cinema. Think ridiculous Kung Fu and Bollywood fight scenes.
Outline:
-Girl walking down the sidewalk.
-Mugger jumps out and attacks her.
- Super awesome Asian/Indian style fight scene ensues.
- Dramatic zooms
- Jumpshots
- Extreme angles
- Slow Motion
- Exaggerated punches and flips
-Girl wins and continues down the sidewalk.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Assignment 2: How to Video Write up
How to Get the Girl
The idea was suggested simply enough. Boy get girl. We used this classic idea as a jumping off point for the story. The boy tries all kinds of outlandish things that are out of his character to get her attention. In the end he makes a genuine connection with her while just being himself.
I am thankful the first day that Jill discouraged us from acting in our own films. I would have missed out on an incredible experience as a director. Staying behind the camera let me remove my self from the moment and actually watch the footage as it was being captured. I was also concerned that good quality talent would be hard to come by. And I couldn't stand to let this project go down the toilet. I relaxed a bit once we started casting.
We found the most amazing leads. They were excited and fit the story perfectly. When our actors were cast Everything came together. They helped us to develop more complex character relationships and inspired us add depth to the story. Being behind the camera, directing lighting and organizing talent to show up was intense. The filming went on for 3 nights but the shoot felt more like a week.
I am thankful the first day that Jill discouraged us from acting in our own films. I would have missed out on an incredible experience as a director. Staying behind the camera let me remove my self from the moment and actually watch the footage as it was being captured. I was also concerned that good quality talent would be hard to come by. And I couldn't stand to let this project go down the toilet. I relaxed a bit once we started casting.
We found the most amazing leads. They were excited and fit the story perfectly. When our actors were cast Everything came together. They helped us to develop more complex character relationships and inspired us add depth to the story. Being behind the camera, directing lighting and organizing talent to show up was intense. The filming went on for 3 nights but the shoot felt more like a week.
On the first night of shooting we were caught off guard by the percentage of time we had to spend setting up and taking down equipment. Our naivety had led us to believe that we could finish 50+ shots in one night. We stupidly called all the actors to the set at the beginning of the night, then started setting up. People were everywhere without anything to do. Some got bored and left before we had the chance to film them. Scheduling shots according to talent availability was by far the most stressful task.
From this first night we learned from our mistakes somewhat. The shots where decided on and we blocked then called in only the leads for lighting. Then at the last second brought in the extras and let them leave just as quickly. Everything went smoothly after that.
I had no idea coming into this how long it would take or how difficult it would be. I loved every bit of it though and I'm sad that's it's over.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Make up/ Props
Female makeup
Notepad/pen
Notepad/pen
Fight makeup
solo cups
solo cups
Mustache eye liner
Bottle o Volka
flowers
origami/paper
bucket for keys
Bottle o Volka
flowers
origami/paper
bucket for keys
Concept
Concept Outline:
A. Guy sees girl
1. guy wants girl
2. guy writes down a list of ways to get girl
3. pumps himself up in the bathroom
B. Guy tries to get girl
1. guy uses his list to get the girl
2. tries saying hi
a. gets shut down by person entering party hugging girl
b. then sees guy with facial hair has lots of women and tries mustache
3. tries wearing a fake mustache
a. girl mistakes mustache for smudge on his lip
b. boy then runs to the bathroom to wash it off
4. tries dancing
a. terrible dancing and accidentally hits boy and gets into fight
5. tries fighting
a. after getting into this fight with other boy at the party he then bumps into the boy several times after and continuously gets beat up
6. tries giving her flowers from her own vase
a. girl seems confused by the flowers
b. she puts the flowers back into her vase
7. finally succeeds when making origami out of his list
a. she sees this and drags him into her room
C. Guy finally succeeds at getting girl
D. Origami scene
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Self Critique
What You Wear
I started out thinking about cultures around the world and how the people have a specific dress that places them geographically. Like a kilt and a Scotsman. Even with only the clothing we can infer that he has Scottish heritage and is comfortable with not wearing underwear with his skirt.
Looking at only the clothes as a unit reminded me of paper dolls. Giving a blank little doll personality by dressing it. Add a cowboy hat and a lasso and she's a cowgirl. A long dress and a crown and she's a princess.
Then I realized we all do the same thing, just not as fun usually. Without saying a word we are making a statement about who we are. As superficial as it sounds it's true. Clothing is an extension of personality and life style.
The viewer should be able to feel their perceptions about a person change in conjunction with the clothing style.
For the final piece the same actor will transform into five different people by simply dressing differently. Showing just how much information we get from someones personal style.
I discovered that I acted different with each outfit I put on. I was more goofy in the "nerdy" outfit and poised and reserved with the Muslim Hijab on. I was startled by this and would like to explore it further. Clothes reflect our attitudes so well because we choose them based on our own personality.
This film moves forward well spatially. The environment seems congruent and believable. Variety in the outfits makes it more visually interesting and add layers to the separate aspects of the character. I love that this female character can be whatever she likes and that she has the right to wear and be whatever she likes.
I had a bit of trouble fabricating my idea. I wanted to celebrate the freedom of choice and comment on how important clothes are socially. I still don't feel like it's very clear. Maybe if I break the people apart from the beginning it won't seem like a girl playing dress up. But I'm afraid it would become a statement about people being a product of their up bringing. I'll have to experiment more.
I started out thinking about cultures around the world and how the people have a specific dress that places them geographically. Like a kilt and a Scotsman. Even with only the clothing we can infer that he has Scottish heritage and is comfortable with not wearing underwear with his skirt.
Looking at only the clothes as a unit reminded me of paper dolls. Giving a blank little doll personality by dressing it. Add a cowboy hat and a lasso and she's a cowgirl. A long dress and a crown and she's a princess.
Then I realized we all do the same thing, just not as fun usually. Without saying a word we are making a statement about who we are. As superficial as it sounds it's true. Clothing is an extension of personality and life style.
The viewer should be able to feel their perceptions about a person change in conjunction with the clothing style.
For the final piece the same actor will transform into five different people by simply dressing differently. Showing just how much information we get from someones personal style.
I discovered that I acted different with each outfit I put on. I was more goofy in the "nerdy" outfit and poised and reserved with the Muslim Hijab on. I was startled by this and would like to explore it further. Clothes reflect our attitudes so well because we choose them based on our own personality.
This film moves forward well spatially. The environment seems congruent and believable. Variety in the outfits makes it more visually interesting and add layers to the separate aspects of the character. I love that this female character can be whatever she likes and that she has the right to wear and be whatever she likes.
I had a bit of trouble fabricating my idea. I wanted to celebrate the freedom of choice and comment on how important clothes are socially. I still don't feel like it's very clear. Maybe if I break the people apart from the beginning it won't seem like a girl playing dress up. But I'm afraid it would become a statement about people being a product of their up bringing. I'll have to experiment more.
