Opening Sequence

Shooting

Whilst recording our Opening Sequence we took pictures of us setting up the equipment and take pictures of the set and recording within our opening sequence. We took these pictures within the locations we had chosen to film our opening sequence, and as a result we took these several photos.

 In this picture we are setting up the camera equipment to record the first scene of the our opening sequence. We are using the Cannon Digital Camera to help record this footage.

 Here is the first shot of our main character. This is how we set up the camera and recorded the footage.

In both of these pictures we are preparing to shoot another camera shot, in which both the antagonists are chasing after the protagonist, we are setting up our camera in a different part of the location, to use a various of different camera shots and angles.

Retribution: First Draft

GoPro Test Footage

Prior to our recording of our first draft, we needed to have an insight in the equipment we were going to use. As using a GoPro for our opening sequence we thought it would be ideal to try out the equipment and become familar with the ways in recording whilst using this equipment, and so we booked a tutorial session with the GoPro and this is our test footage we recorded. Enjoy

Animatic Feedback

Improved Animatic

We improved our animatic according to the feedback we got from our peers. One thing they said to improve was the soundtrack, they said it did not go with the vibe of the film but it felt more like a jungle themed film. We changed the soundtrack to a more gritty city based theme which goes very nicely with the style of the film. Another improvement we have to do is finish it which we did so the opening sequence will make sense. Now, the opening should make it clear on what is going on.

Shooting Schedule

For our Opening Sequence we arranged a schedule in which we planned, what days and what times we will film our opening sequence, as well as the equipment, props, costume and actors who are also going to be present during our specific dates whilst recording our opening sequence.

Props List

Below is a list of the props and items we will use in our opening sequence.

Fonts

Costume List

Below is our Costume List post which is a list of costume and clothing items which we will use for our opening sequence. We also planned which camera shots the costume items will appear, during the opening sequence.

Audience Feedback Reflection

 From our Feedback from the audience we gathered that the areas that need to be addressed are:

-Improvement on the synopsis.
- The impact the sidekick has in our opening sequence. How he will fit in the opening sequence.
- More detail in the death of his parents.
-The personality of the main protagonist contrasting with the sidekick character.

                                                                                     The changes we are planning to make are:

 -To edit the synopsis so that it will make more sense, and will explain the death of the protagonist's parents and the impact of the sidekick character.
- Change the personality of the main character and the sidekick so they do not have the same personality, but instead contrast.
- To find a name for the main protagonist as well as the sidekick character.
-Try to find a way we could include the sidekick character in our opening sequence.

Overall the Audience Feedback was very helpful                            and interesting as we were able to see the concepts the audience would want to be in the opening sequence. And getting a general opinion from the audience will help develop our opening sequence even further and improve areas that are vital to help us create a good opening sequence.

Character Development

Today I will be presenting to you are our initial ideas for the development of the character and the sidekick.

Preliminary Project