Since our opening is focused on introducing the main characters, we are creating a backstory for each bandmate through setting.
1. Shaggy: His traits are more conservative and he is the more serious one in the band. However, we wanted to use the skatepark as a setting because it will add movement to the film without using fancy camera equipment and Shaggy is pretty good at skating.
2. Alejandro: He is extroverted so we are using funky and bright costuming to convey his character. However, he is really focused in his studies. The setting will be the library, going back to more textured backgrounds, we think that the book shelves will add to a more pleasing aesthetic.
3. Izzie- Probably what most people call "angsty teen boy," Izzie is more contemplative and quiet amongst the bandmates. But we also want to convey his reflective/analytical attitude. We are using a Korean market with bright colored sodas to contrast his dark colored costuming with the cool textured background. We then switch settings to his simple/bland room where he lays downs, drinks his soda and basically does nothing.
*This is probably my favorite part of the opening, more because there is a lot more misc en scene involved and editing. I want to do a lot of symmetrical shots and hopefully make the colors pop against his clothing.
4. Andy: Into photography, he will be looking at a Polaroid and adding pictures inside of his photo album. We are still working to create more scenes with Andy, other than the polaroid, and photo shots.
After looking through your blog, I thought it was really well done. The image in the background contrasts well with the mostly white blog. What I really liked about your blog was the head shots of the characters and how you created the backstories for them. The stories really fit the characters and is a good idea for the film.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I think it was so smart of you to make your film about Vincent Mango. You already have so much to work with just because of the band's established personalities and material; the most exciting part of this to me is that you are going to be able to use their un-copyrighted music. Honestly, what a life hack. My biggest suggestion is to make the actual plot and idea for the short film clearer; after reading all of your blog posts, all that I can gather is that the subject of the film is Vincent Mango and that the opening is going to introduce the band members. But how exactly will you do this?
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