Welcome to Dunraven Film Opening

Use this blog to record the steps you and your group take as you research, plan and create a 2-minute opening of a fictional film. You will also find useful information to help research and plan your work. Good luck.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Homework



Continue with the following task which will support your Coursework






1. Work on the presentation, outlined in the previous blog



2. Create a mood board that represents the characters and locations you want for your film. Here is an example of the main character from Breakfast at Tiffany's.



Preparing for your Presentation

Group Pre-filming Presentation: (20 mins) Your presentation must include:



  • Definition of genre and specific examples of similar openings

  • Audience profile with details and evidence based on your research

  • Narrative and enigmas. What happens in your opening? Create a visual representation, storyboard, etc

  • Location and props: Why you chose this location and particular props. Include photographs of your location

  • Actors and props: Why were they chosen, how will they represent a particular social group.

  • Process: storyboarding, creating shot list and script.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

What does the Audience learn in the opening of a film?


Answer the above questions using visual images along with text.