DVD cover

this is our final dvd cover.
i think it works well with transparency because it shows the transparancy in our understanding of the character.
is he a murderer?

we will have to watch the rest of the film to find out. thats what i like about it.
i think the layout of the cover works well and fits genre convention. we were at first inspired by the cover to 'Secret Window' but then our idea changed.

my final thoughts on the sequence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX2zv-DBYl4

After reflecting on the finished sequence i am very proud. The project overall has been very enjoyable and i feel i have learnt a lot about production and working in a group.

i think there could be some improvements to the sequence such as lighting, however the feedback we have recieved suggests that they were not too important.

our group worked very well together and there was nothing that stopped us getting on with our work. we communicated well with each other and got along well when filming and editing.

i am pleased with the outcome of our work. :)

our final sequence

Relapse:

when applying narrative structure typicality to our sequence the characters normality, that we are aware of is the fact that he is on drugs, from the flash backs we see that he spends a lot of time under the influence. his normality is disturbed when he kills the girl. in a way he returns to the normality when he is unconcious because we guess he will wake up and no longer be the same killler that he was before.

when applying the Binary opposites theory to relapse it could be stated that such opposites as:

• killer vs victim
• sober vs not sober
• witness vs murder
• good vs bad
• innocence vs guilt
• man vs woman
• sanity vs insanity
• normality vs drug addiction

appear.

My personal targets when filming

I think the real challenges for me during the production are going to be

-Organisation: turning up on time, equipment, paperwork, logging whats been done.
-Timing: links to organisation, i have quite a journey so i need to make sure i leave on time.
-Communication: make sure i tell people if there is going to be a problem (including miss)
-Generally be good.

Inspirational Opening Sequences

This is the opening sequence from one of my favourite films, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. I think this scene is so effective because it uses wit and action to introduce two of the central characters to the audience.

The way the titles are on their own black screen works well for me because when done well it doesn't disturb the flow of the clip but it makes sure they are noticeable. I also think that by making the music louder and louder through the clip and only bringing it to climax when the action starts it builds enjoyable tension but doesnt distract from the dialogue.

The narration anchors the London setting with the accent and directly addresses the audience which perhaps makes them feel important and makes them want to continue watching the film.

By telling the audience that one is a master of cards the direction of the film is perhaps suggested and Jason Statham's jokes suggest it will be a comedy.

i think the reason this is such a good opening sequence because it is funny, exciting and makes the viewer want to watch the rest of the film.

Past Student Thrillers

I thought this opening sequence was very impressive because it used dialogue to build tension rather than action. i thought the male character was creepy by being mock-friendly and the female was strong and, rather like the woman from Alien, more of a hero type than a victim.

i think some of the shots were very nice such as when the whiskey was poured. The lighting was also right because it gave a creepy feel with the use of shadows.

The male characters smoking and drinking made him look sinister and built up an atmosphere of suspense. Although the music was not particularly suspenseful Frank Sinatra holds mafia/gangster connotations so i think it worked well.

I think with my opening sequence i will try to use a blend of dialogue and action to create suspense. A lot of the previous years seemed to have chosen one or the other.

Past Student Thrillers

I thought this opening sequence was very impressive because it used dialogue to build tension rather than action. i thought the male character was creepy by being mock-friendly and the female was strong and, rather like the woman from Alien, more of a hero type than a victim.

i think some of the shots were very nice such as when the whiskey was poured. The lighting was also right because it gave a creepy feel with the use of shadows.

The male characters smoking and drinking made him look sinister and built up an atmosphere of suspense. Although the music was not particularly suspenseful Frank Sinatra holds mafia/gangster connotations so i think it worked well.

I think with my opening sequence i will try to use a blend of dialogue and action to create suspense. A lot of the previous years seemed to have chosen one or the other.