Over the holidays, I have started to think up some scenarios and also some actors.
Mr Earl managed to find me a great link for the usual suspect flashbacks, which shows you what I am planning on doing for the flashback scene.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8j_pRofOp4
The above links shows you the flashbacks/reflection as the criminals are being arrested, however my flashback scene would be each criminal doing a short crime, outlining their are of crime.
I particularly like the parts between each flashback as the first one ends with a gun shot kind of noise, which draws the audience to the guns that're surrounding the criminal, making them link that he was being shot, however it was actually part of the next flash
back, showing that it was a part of the garage that the next criminal was being arrested in. At the end of the second flashback, he throws a cloth to the camera, linking between the next opening sequence. Also, as the second villan reaches under the car, the audience are unaware to what he is going to do as you can hear the sound of some 'cocking a gun', which allows the audience the think that he's reaching for a gun, however he only reaches for a cloth, leaving the audience in suspense.
A hybrid is slightly shown as there is also some humour provided as the men are being arrested. The first villan says "Christ, don't you fucking guys ever sleep?". The second clip says "Sure you brought enough guys?".
This links with previous films that i've analysed as most of them provide humour within a serious scene.
I very much like the idea of the flashbacks, I think that it is very inventive and it allows the audience to escape from their every day lives.
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Final Project Idea
I would like my opening sequence to be based around finding a "missing package", however the audience isn't sure who's got and that's what the protagonist has to investigate.
I am basing my idea around a number of different films including: Casino Royale (film noir, flashbacks, office scene), Train Spotters (freezeframes with names of characters) and The Usual Suspects (the use of montages).
My first idea involved flashbacks between the office scene as Bond looks through a profile full of 'bad guys' and an investigation scene on a boat, however that isn't entirely realistic due to transport and the use of locations.
My new idea is starting off the opening sequence with a man at gunpoint and 'Bond' is asking him "Wheres the package?" and the man has no idea what he's talking about. Here the audience are unaware why Bond has got this particular man at gun point. The scene will then cross-cut to an office environment where Bond is being briefed on the current situation. The situation is that a package has gone missing from the houses of parliment and it's his mission to get it back. It will then cross-cut back to the gun scene and then cross-cut back to the briefing and at that moment, the person briefing Bond reveals who the suspects may be and a series on montages will appear on screen showing a series of villans commiting certain crimes. At this point there will be freeze frames showing their names because when the scene cross-cuts back to the man at gun point, his name will be revealed and all will become clear to the audience. As the montage takes place, there will be a voiceover from the office scene, talking Bond through each suspect.
Even though the man at gun point swears that he isn't the man, Bond then shoots him and thats when the opening sequence ends, leaving the audience to sheer suspence to why Bond has shot him and what will happen next in terms of the investigation of the missing package. Before Bond shoots the man, he says "I don't have it, but I know who does". At this point, the man gives the location to Bond and then he asks "Am I free to go then?" and Bond then says "No!" and shoots him.
I am basing my idea around a number of different films including: Casino Royale (film noir, flashbacks, office scene), Train Spotters (freezeframes with names of characters) and The Usual Suspects (the use of montages).
My first idea involved flashbacks between the office scene as Bond looks through a profile full of 'bad guys' and an investigation scene on a boat, however that isn't entirely realistic due to transport and the use of locations.
My new idea is starting off the opening sequence with a man at gunpoint and 'Bond' is asking him "Wheres the package?" and the man has no idea what he's talking about. Here the audience are unaware why Bond has got this particular man at gun point. The scene will then cross-cut to an office environment where Bond is being briefed on the current situation. The situation is that a package has gone missing from the houses of parliment and it's his mission to get it back. It will then cross-cut back to the gun scene and then cross-cut back to the briefing and at that moment, the person briefing Bond reveals who the suspects may be and a series on montages will appear on screen showing a series of villans commiting certain crimes. At this point there will be freeze frames showing their names because when the scene cross-cuts back to the man at gun point, his name will be revealed and all will become clear to the audience. As the montage takes place, there will be a voiceover from the office scene, talking Bond through each suspect.
Even though the man at gun point swears that he isn't the man, Bond then shoots him and thats when the opening sequence ends, leaving the audience to sheer suspence to why Bond has shot him and what will happen next in terms of the investigation of the missing package. Before Bond shoots the man, he says "I don't have it, but I know who does". At this point, the man gives the location to Bond and then he asks "Am I free to go then?" and Bond then says "No!" and shoots him.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Another Analysis
So, I was planning on analysing Taken 2, however it isn't out yet, so I am going to analyse Taken 1 instead...
I was planning on getting Taken analysed on Monday night, however I couldn't find the DVD, so I will have a look over the next few days and get it up as soon as I can.
I will also be starting the planning of my final project EXTREMELY soon...
So stay posted for that :)
I was planning on getting Taken analysed on Monday night, however I couldn't find the DVD, so I will have a look over the next few days and get it up as soon as I can.
I will also be starting the planning of my final project EXTREMELY soon...
So stay posted for that :)
Saturday, 15 December 2012
Casino Royale Analysis
From Columbia pictures, a sony-entertainment company, they present Casino Royale. Dolby digital produce the sound, as they also do in Bad Boys II.
I find this opening sequence absolutely incredible! It is so slick and sophisticated, however that is partly to do with the film noire effect that it has been given, which called is translated to "black film", usually used in "hard boiled school of crime fiction", giving it an elegant approach. It is often used to describe 'Hollywood Crime Dramas". The columbia sign is also in black and white, letting the reader know what the rest of the scene is going to be like. The film noire effect is only used in the opening sequence, before the title sequence, not in the rest of the film.
Personally, I think that this has been used in Casino Royale to give off a straightforward approach, not over complicating the action, however giving it that 'slick' feel allowing the audience to reflect on Bonds highly sophisticated skills.
It isn't a very long opening sequence as it lasts just over 3 minutes, unlike the Hunger Games which nearly lasted 7 minutes.
The opening sequence starts of with an ES, enabling the reader to establish where the location is and what's going on. Titles are also shown here, much like they are in Bad Boys II, telling the audience where they are. This also gives them a feeling of escapism, as they can escape from their every day lives. Bad Boys II shows the title in a typed manner, however these titles just fade in.
There are so many cross-cuts that I identified throughout the opening sequence and this was on one of them...
The clip immediately jumps to the man getting out of the car that entered the ES after a few seconds. The MS/CU allows the audience to get a feel for the character and they're able to judge how they feel about the expression on his face and the character in which is he playing.
Another cross-cut takes place, and this time it's to inside the mysterious building...
The lift is shown going up to a higher level, then it cuts to the man inside the lift and a MS of his face is shown to the audience, as that's all they need to see to gather his blank expression on his face, suggesting that he could be important. The camera then shows the numbers rising as the lift goes up.
A follow/pan shot takes place as the audience feel as if we are following the man through the use of a panning shot, as he walks further away from the camera. This represents that he could be distant within his thoughts, allowing the audience to question why, linking to what'll happen next.
We aren't shown his exact movements, suggesting that he is trying to hide himself from something, perhaps Bond.
The man is shown under minimal lighting, much like Bad Boys II, entering his office and walking over to his desk. As he does that the camera pans and there is an OTS of the man and the back of a chair (last image above).
When a CU of the mans face is shown, Bond kindly introduces himself and we learn that he was been sat there all the time, suggesting that the man was trying to hide from Bond in his office. As the CU of the man is shown, it switches to an open safe and a non-diagetic sound effect starts, signifying fear and fright, which then leads to Bond's voice.
Another non-diagetic sound effect is played here, signifying that the man that is being shown is bad as he has been going against Em.
The man sits down underneath the spot light, suggesting that he is in trouble and it about to be settled.
The man takes a seat at his desk and he clearly feeling threatened by Bond's presence, representing that Bond is the villan and he is Bond's next victim. The MS of the gun in the door allows the reader to reflect on the genre of then film, action, making them think that something is about to happen.
A MS of the man then switches to a LS of both Bond and him, showing the audience that there is a conversation talking place. It also signifies the distance between them both.
A SRS is used to show the conversation in a closer light and when the exchange gets a little uncomfortable, a CU of the mans face is shown...
The clip then cuts to a flashback of Bond fighting with one of the mans men, and as the action kicks in it cuts to the man pointing a gun to bond and the sound of the gun click is played...
I think the exposure has been changed in the flashback scene to make it have more of flashback feel, rather than just the black and white effect.
Once the gun has been pointed at Bond, it jumps to his expression...
His expressionless face is shown, which suggests that he has a plan thought out, representing the normal reaction of a villan, as they can never be hurt. Much like in Taken where the protagonist, Liam Neeson, can never be touched.
The SRS then shows a CU of the man and his gun...
This allows the audience to get a closer insight into his emotions and feeling and the expression on his face gives off a worried effect, that he is unsure where this is going. Here, the gun is also out of focus, highlighting its lack of importance as it goes on not to work!
It then turns into a smiley expression as he gathers up confidence and when he pulls the trigger, there is no amo in the gun, and he facial expression soon changes...
The SRS then cuts to Bond and he hols up his gun - "I know where you keep your gun"...
This represents the clearness of Bond and the highly skilled nature of his training. This links to the stereotypical view of to "never mess with a bad guy".
A conversation then takes place through a SRS and then it switches to the flashback...
A number of different shots are used here and the particularly effective ones are the CU's of Bond's face and it shows the concentration feeling, showing that this isn't just something he is doing because he is being portrayed as a villan, he has planned it out. Also, the clip cuts from the CU of Bond's face, to a CU of the man drowning, reinforcing that Bond is the one who is drowning him. The last image shows the MS of his emotion after he has "killed" the man, showing that he is in shock and he is out of breath. As he is breathing calms down, the clip then cuts back to the office.
Another short conversation takes place and then Bond shoots and as he does so, it has been edited in a extremely fast-paced way, showing that he died a quick death, however I had to pause it to pick out minor details. As the man is falling backwards from his chair, his hand knocks over a picture of his family, reinforcing that death is the end and he will no longer be a part of his family life, giving Bond a 'bad look'.
I find this opening sequence absolutely incredible! It is so slick and sophisticated, however that is partly to do with the film noire effect that it has been given, which called is translated to "black film", usually used in "hard boiled school of crime fiction", giving it an elegant approach. It is often used to describe 'Hollywood Crime Dramas". The columbia sign is also in black and white, letting the reader know what the rest of the scene is going to be like. The film noire effect is only used in the opening sequence, before the title sequence, not in the rest of the film.
Personally, I think that this has been used in Casino Royale to give off a straightforward approach, not over complicating the action, however giving it that 'slick' feel allowing the audience to reflect on Bonds highly sophisticated skills.
It isn't a very long opening sequence as it lasts just over 3 minutes, unlike the Hunger Games which nearly lasted 7 minutes.
The opening sequence starts of with an ES, enabling the reader to establish where the location is and what's going on. Titles are also shown here, much like they are in Bad Boys II, telling the audience where they are. This also gives them a feeling of escapism, as they can escape from their every day lives. Bad Boys II shows the title in a typed manner, however these titles just fade in.
There are so many cross-cuts that I identified throughout the opening sequence and this was on one of them...
The clip immediately jumps to the man getting out of the car that entered the ES after a few seconds. The MS/CU allows the audience to get a feel for the character and they're able to judge how they feel about the expression on his face and the character in which is he playing.
Another cross-cut takes place, and this time it's to inside the mysterious building...
The lift is shown going up to a higher level, then it cuts to the man inside the lift and a MS of his face is shown to the audience, as that's all they need to see to gather his blank expression on his face, suggesting that he could be important. The camera then shows the numbers rising as the lift goes up.
A follow/pan shot takes place as the audience feel as if we are following the man through the use of a panning shot, as he walks further away from the camera. This represents that he could be distant within his thoughts, allowing the audience to question why, linking to what'll happen next.
We aren't shown his exact movements, suggesting that he is trying to hide himself from something, perhaps Bond.
The man is shown under minimal lighting, much like Bad Boys II, entering his office and walking over to his desk. As he does that the camera pans and there is an OTS of the man and the back of a chair (last image above).
When a CU of the mans face is shown, Bond kindly introduces himself and we learn that he was been sat there all the time, suggesting that the man was trying to hide from Bond in his office. As the CU of the man is shown, it switches to an open safe and a non-diagetic sound effect starts, signifying fear and fright, which then leads to Bond's voice.
The man sits down underneath the spot light, suggesting that he is in trouble and it about to be settled.
The man takes a seat at his desk and he clearly feeling threatened by Bond's presence, representing that Bond is the villan and he is Bond's next victim. The MS of the gun in the door allows the reader to reflect on the genre of then film, action, making them think that something is about to happen.
A MS of the man then switches to a LS of both Bond and him, showing the audience that there is a conversation talking place. It also signifies the distance between them both.
A SRS is used to show the conversation in a closer light and when the exchange gets a little uncomfortable, a CU of the mans face is shown...
The clip then cuts to a flashback of Bond fighting with one of the mans men, and as the action kicks in it cuts to the man pointing a gun to bond and the sound of the gun click is played...
I think the exposure has been changed in the flashback scene to make it have more of flashback feel, rather than just the black and white effect.
Once the gun has been pointed at Bond, it jumps to his expression...
The SRS then shows a CU of the man and his gun...
This allows the audience to get a closer insight into his emotions and feeling and the expression on his face gives off a worried effect, that he is unsure where this is going. Here, the gun is also out of focus, highlighting its lack of importance as it goes on not to work!
It then turns into a smiley expression as he gathers up confidence and when he pulls the trigger, there is no amo in the gun, and he facial expression soon changes...
The SRS then cuts to Bond and he hols up his gun - "I know where you keep your gun"...
This represents the clearness of Bond and the highly skilled nature of his training. This links to the stereotypical view of to "never mess with a bad guy".
A conversation then takes place through a SRS and then it switches to the flashback...
A number of different shots are used here and the particularly effective ones are the CU's of Bond's face and it shows the concentration feeling, showing that this isn't just something he is doing because he is being portrayed as a villan, he has planned it out. Also, the clip cuts from the CU of Bond's face, to a CU of the man drowning, reinforcing that Bond is the one who is drowning him. The last image shows the MS of his emotion after he has "killed" the man, showing that he is in shock and he is out of breath. As he is breathing calms down, the clip then cuts back to the office.
Another short conversation takes place and then Bond shoots and as he does so, it has been edited in a extremely fast-paced way, showing that he died a quick death, however I had to pause it to pick out minor details. As the man is falling backwards from his chair, his hand knocks over a picture of his family, reinforcing that death is the end and he will no longer be a part of his family life, giving Bond a 'bad look'.
The above images show Bond after he has shot the man and his facial expressions don't seem to have changed, linking back to previously in the clip. The lack of change in his expression represents the cold hearted nature in which he must be part of, to kill someone and feel no emotion at well. The clip cuts to the flashback...
Bond bends down to reach for the gun after he thinks he's killed the man by drowning his, however the sound of his stretch for the gun triggers Bond to turn around and shoot. The title sequence then leads on from there.
I think this is a very clear way to introduce the title sequence as Bond shoots the bullet and it continues from there.
Well, I think that this is the most sophisticated film so far, due to the film noire style, so I will have to consider that when I am making mine.
I though about having an office type start to my final project, however I thought of that from memory after watching Bond films and that would be done in black and white.
Bad Boys II
A Jerry Bruckheimer film, directed by Columbia Pictures - a Sony Entertainment.
Bad Boys II is an action-comedy, however throughout the opening sequence I was picking up elements of a sci-fi sub-genre as the titles that outline the location and the situation give off an investigation-science element and also because the opening sequence starts of in an ecstasy lab, allowing the audience to identify the setting...
The use of the typed titles allowing the audience to relate to the setting in which it is describing, getting them ready for what's in store.
A sense of suspense is built up as the setting it showed through glass first of all covered with something, as the experimenter scrapes it back...
All throughout the opening sequence the titles of names and producers etc come up as the story is being mapped out...
As the audience begin to realise that they're witnessing the mass-production of ecstasy they begin to feel on edge, however as the actors/actresses names keep appearing, they know that something will be done to solve this problem, signifying hope for the audience.
The opening is following the drugs being shipped around and many different camera angles are used to create suspense. Many pans and tilts are used to introduce a new setting, giving off a sense of mystery as the audience want to know what'll happen next. A lot of crane shots are also used to get closer to the action of the shipping of drugs and show the invasion of privacy as the audience sense that someone is after the "bad guys"...
As the audience is witnessing the drug shipping, they feel part of the action, allowing them to indulge in a sense of escapism as they forget about their problems and they become engrossed in what's happening on screen. Also, the use of the titles reinforce that is more action to come.
The location then changes to the water, showing the audience that the drugs are being shipped by boat to Miami...
Due to the moving image as it gives off the feel of sailing into Miami, the audience are wondering what will happen next, again building up the suspense. The opening sequence is constantly updating the audience on the location and that's what I did in my video Solitude, when I introduced the investigation suite etc.
As the cargo is dropped into the gulf of Mexico, the distributors come to collect it and as the packages are dropped into the sea, more titles are shown...
Throughout the process, the 'run arounds' are on the phone to the boss, updating them on their progress with the collection of the cargo. The secret mission is building up more and more suspense as the audience wonder whether they'll get caught. This shows that the audience are showing a sense of care for the villans as they witness their work in progress, signifying their worry for their welfare, however on the other hand, they know what they're doing is wrong so they're wanting them to get caught at some point, highlights a sense of mixed emotions.
As the 'run arounds' are on the phone to the boss, their are girls shown to be in his room, suggesting that they could be prostitutes highlighting the stereotypical view that villans and people with lots of money from illegal work are able to get away with having prostitutes of their own. The boss is in shallow focus, highlighting his importance, however when the girls discover his gun, they shoot it accidentally and the focus changes so that the girls are in focus, showing their emotions, switching back to the boss, calling them "fucking bitches". This highlights how prostitutes are treated, suggesting that they're seen to be 'scum' and they aren't respected, bringing about the stereotypical view.
As the investigation gets underway, the whole police force is involved as it is such a big issue and crime.
The CU of the investigation, locating the boat, also links in with the sub-genre of sci-fi technology as they're using that to track down the villans. The coast guard is trying to get in contact with the boat so that they can track down the guys, however there is no response. As the radio signal is being sent, it acts as a voice over as it cuts to the guys on the boat...
They then disguise themselves to blend in with the water and they take off for their destination, showing that they have skills at this sort of crime...
The drug exchange then takes place and the villans get away, allowing the audience to feel a sense of anger that they got away with any punishment.
A sign of Miami is shown and then a police helicopter enters the shot...
This is when the locations change again to the investigation suite, much like I wanted mine to be set out in Solitude.
There are different shots and movements used to show the investigation taking place. There are many MS/CU's of the chief mapping out the plans to catch the villans, and as they're shown, OTS shots are shown of the backs of the police to reinforce where they are and what's happening. The camera pans around the backs of the police force as they're being briefed, and the use of lots of pans outlines their location.
The opening sequence would probably end there, however the next bit is extremely interesting and also rather comical!
Here the police investigation is taking place as they believe that the people they're watching are the distributors of the drugs. The police are emerging from everywhere and the minimal light allows the audience to remember that they're undercover and unable to be seen from anywhere. The use of the unsteady camera movements in places, allows the audience to sense the adrenalin building up within the officers, also linking to the Hunger Games as they're used throughout the first part of the film.
There are also POV shots through the lenses of their binoculars, giving the audience a sense of what it would be like to be there at the time.
Also, the titles are still showing up, creating suspense as the audience wonder what the outcome of the investigation will be.
As the drugs have been dropped at the KKK meeting, their are uncover police officers within the meeting and when they show their identity, they're two black men, totally going against the views of the rest of the group. When the emerge from their costumes, one says, "Oh damn, it's the nigras", which made me laugh, ALOT!
The comedy of the action arises when both police officers are totally contradicting each other whilst in a serious situation One officer: "He came here expecting to die" the other: "Hell no!".
This is particularly similar to my Solitude video as they're both investigation something, which is good for me to look back at what i've done and compare.
Bad Boys II is an action-comedy, however throughout the opening sequence I was picking up elements of a sci-fi sub-genre as the titles that outline the location and the situation give off an investigation-science element and also because the opening sequence starts of in an ecstasy lab, allowing the audience to identify the setting...
The use of the typed titles allowing the audience to relate to the setting in which it is describing, getting them ready for what's in store.
A sense of suspense is built up as the setting it showed through glass first of all covered with something, as the experimenter scrapes it back...
All throughout the opening sequence the titles of names and producers etc come up as the story is being mapped out...
As the audience begin to realise that they're witnessing the mass-production of ecstasy they begin to feel on edge, however as the actors/actresses names keep appearing, they know that something will be done to solve this problem, signifying hope for the audience.
The opening is following the drugs being shipped around and many different camera angles are used to create suspense. Many pans and tilts are used to introduce a new setting, giving off a sense of mystery as the audience want to know what'll happen next. A lot of crane shots are also used to get closer to the action of the shipping of drugs and show the invasion of privacy as the audience sense that someone is after the "bad guys"...
As the audience is witnessing the drug shipping, they feel part of the action, allowing them to indulge in a sense of escapism as they forget about their problems and they become engrossed in what's happening on screen. Also, the use of the titles reinforce that is more action to come.
The location then changes to the water, showing the audience that the drugs are being shipped by boat to Miami...
Due to the moving image as it gives off the feel of sailing into Miami, the audience are wondering what will happen next, again building up the suspense. The opening sequence is constantly updating the audience on the location and that's what I did in my video Solitude, when I introduced the investigation suite etc.
As the cargo is dropped into the gulf of Mexico, the distributors come to collect it and as the packages are dropped into the sea, more titles are shown...
Throughout the process, the 'run arounds' are on the phone to the boss, updating them on their progress with the collection of the cargo. The secret mission is building up more and more suspense as the audience wonder whether they'll get caught. This shows that the audience are showing a sense of care for the villans as they witness their work in progress, signifying their worry for their welfare, however on the other hand, they know what they're doing is wrong so they're wanting them to get caught at some point, highlights a sense of mixed emotions.
As the 'run arounds' are on the phone to the boss, their are girls shown to be in his room, suggesting that they could be prostitutes highlighting the stereotypical view that villans and people with lots of money from illegal work are able to get away with having prostitutes of their own. The boss is in shallow focus, highlighting his importance, however when the girls discover his gun, they shoot it accidentally and the focus changes so that the girls are in focus, showing their emotions, switching back to the boss, calling them "fucking bitches". This highlights how prostitutes are treated, suggesting that they're seen to be 'scum' and they aren't respected, bringing about the stereotypical view.
As the investigation gets underway, the whole police force is involved as it is such a big issue and crime.
The CU of the investigation, locating the boat, also links in with the sub-genre of sci-fi technology as they're using that to track down the villans. The coast guard is trying to get in contact with the boat so that they can track down the guys, however there is no response. As the radio signal is being sent, it acts as a voice over as it cuts to the guys on the boat...
As the villans aren't replying, the coast-guards then send out their helicopter to try and track them down...
As the voice-over continues from the coast-guard, the villans boat turns around and as the splash of the water lifts, there are more titles shown...
The drug exchange then takes place and the villans get away, allowing the audience to feel a sense of anger that they got away with any punishment.
A sign of Miami is shown and then a police helicopter enters the shot...
This is when the locations change again to the investigation suite, much like I wanted mine to be set out in Solitude.
There are different shots and movements used to show the investigation taking place. There are many MS/CU's of the chief mapping out the plans to catch the villans, and as they're shown, OTS shots are shown of the backs of the police to reinforce where they are and what's happening. The camera pans around the backs of the police force as they're being briefed, and the use of lots of pans outlines their location.
The opening sequence would probably end there, however the next bit is extremely interesting and also rather comical!
Here the police investigation is taking place as they believe that the people they're watching are the distributors of the drugs. The police are emerging from everywhere and the minimal light allows the audience to remember that they're undercover and unable to be seen from anywhere. The use of the unsteady camera movements in places, allows the audience to sense the adrenalin building up within the officers, also linking to the Hunger Games as they're used throughout the first part of the film.
There are also POV shots through the lenses of their binoculars, giving the audience a sense of what it would be like to be there at the time.
Also, the titles are still showing up, creating suspense as the audience wonder what the outcome of the investigation will be.
As the drugs have been dropped at the KKK meeting, their are uncover police officers within the meeting and when they show their identity, they're two black men, totally going against the views of the rest of the group. When the emerge from their costumes, one says, "Oh damn, it's the nigras", which made me laugh, ALOT!
The comedy of the action arises when both police officers are totally contradicting each other whilst in a serious situation One officer: "He came here expecting to die" the other: "Hell no!".
This is particularly similar to my Solitude video as they're both investigation something, which is good for me to look back at what i've done and compare.
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