Concept:
I would like to do an opening of an indie Teen Movie of some kind, using stop motion techniques. I want it to seem quite relaxed and have obvious aspects of photography. I will take many photos of someone getting ready in the morning, and heading for the bus (as this character would every morning) and then put the photos together to show movement, I will intentionally make it look rather disjointed. The character appears happy, but seems to hold some secrets and this will be revealed through the use of music.
Research done:
Have organised my actress, Annamarie Moot. She will wear her own pajamas and bring two dresses to put on as well.
Have begun to think about music, but I think this is subject to change. I think I will choose my music whilst editing, so it fits well.
Much of the filming will be set in my own bedroom and house, but it will continue on and end up finishing at the bust stop around the corner from my home; the whole journey will be recorded.
Treatment:
It's early. For the weekend anyway. "Why am I awake at 10?" she thinks to herself as she reluctantly gets out of bed. She opens the curtains, and is content with the outcome of the weather, She doesn't seem entirely happy but as usual, works hard to protect her true feelings. Her lips curl at the ends.
She looks over a few dresses, and tries on a few things before being completely happy with her outfit. She checks her hair and outfit in the mirror for one last time, put her shoes on and heads for the door. She begins to walk faster as she walks up the hall and down the stairs. She daydreams as she walks, taking her time to notice things around her as she always does. The streets are nice, and no people are around. She enjoys the walk.
Finally, she sits at the bus stop and watches for her bus to come around the corner.
Style:
Very relaxed, Choppy stop motion. Disjointed movements, clear it is made of different photos. Close up at beginning (when she is sleeping) and close up as last shot (when she is at the bus stop).
Crew/Talent List:
Annamarie Moot - Main character (only character)
Me - Everything else; Filming, directing etc.
Production Schedule:
I want to begin filming (Taking photos) as soon as I can and believe this will be Thursday/Friday of this coming week (1st/2nd Sept).
Personnel: Annamarie and myself.
Equipment and Props Required: My camera, and that brilliant Continuous Shutter Speed it has! In the case of Props, I will use my own things, from my room. (My bed, Make up, and Annamarie's clothing which she will bring.)
Location: My own house and bedroom. Because this opening relies mostly on movement it will travel to the bus stop very close to my house. So it will begin in my bedroom, move through my house, and to the street. I won't be needing any permissions for these places.
Time Details: Hopefully, when the weather is sunny. I don't mind filming this in the afternoon, because I want it to appear like a bright warm summers morning. So the time doesn't actually matter to much as it will be heavily implied throughout by the use of shots of clocks etc.
Contingency Plan: Breathe! Keep trying until it works. I can't start over again!
Art Department:
- Bed - In my room
- Blankets - In my room
- Alarm Clock - In my room
- Clothes for various outfits (3 outfits incl pjamas)-Annamarie
- Hairbrush/Make up things - Mine
- Handbag - Annamarie
- Clock - Mine
- Glass of water - Mine
My own home; Bedroom, Hall, Stairs, Through the lounge and out the door. Also the driveway
The Streets surrounding; From Dunster Street, And around the corner down Whitby Street to the bus stop.
As all of my filming locations are in my own home, and on the public streets I do not need any permissions.
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