Filming Mistakes

We could not use this clip because the actor was without a significant prop - the cardigan, this would have a big impact on the opening sequence as it would have confused the audience, because she had previously been seen walking up the stairs wearing it and the shot following she was wearing it again. 

We was unable to use this clip also because the tap got stuck, this caused the actor to generate humor, which is the opposite effect we wanted to create.

In this clip the secondary actor; who did not appear and was only used as a voice on the phone, spoke when not required to as well as the actor being out of the frame.

Our actor walked out of the shot causing her to no longer be the main focus. To fix this problem we marked an 'x' on the floor so she knew where to stand.

In this shot we filmed with the light on then realised this did not look scary enough, nor did it make the character seem intimidated so we re-shot.

We could not use this clip because the camera operator did not follow the actor's movements at a fast enough pace. The key also got stuck in the lock and took to long to open.

Group Meeting - Sound

Below are photo's from two of our group meetings of us working on our soundtrack which will accompany our opening sequence. The first session was us choosing which pre-recorded sounds we will use. In the second session we were checking through the sounds and creating our own using the keyboard. 

Conventions of Sequences Checklist

This diagram is very useful and contains information you need to create a great opening sequence! I use it as a referral to check every now and then that our Opening Sequence fits the criteria of a published, successful and earning one.

Editing of Title Sequence

The above scan shows the sketch I drew of the routine/ pattern I intended the 'Bouncing Ball' to follow during our Title Sequence. We are using a programme called Adobe Flash to create this. I believe the introduction to the film production company is a vital competitor present in Opening Sequences, as a good one of these at the beginning of any film immediately intrigues the reader therefore having an good affect on its audience. Although the Title Sequence we create may not be of the high standards for example that of 'Universal Studios' or 'Warner Bros' possesses however it will be to the best of our ability!

First Working Progress of Opening Sequence.

Linking to Our Audience and Genre

Our opening sequence introduces the main character very well and shows parts of her characteristics. It also briefly introduces some other characters that would feature in the rest of the film.

Aswell as showing glimpses of the genre from the beginning of the opening sequence, the genre is shown very clearly towards the end of the opening which will leave the audience in an enigma, asking themselves many questions about why things had happened, who that is and what is that meant to mean? That is what an openin sequence is suppose to do. They want their audience to want to watch on and enjoy it.

Using Final Cut Express

We have been using Final Cut Express on the Apple Macs to edit our opening sequence. At first were a bit confused to how it worked but quickly got use to it and have only experieced a few minor difficulties with it, which were easily solved. It is allowing us to do all the effects that we need to do to get our sequence how we have imangined it to turn out. By being able to do everything we want to do on this software, and getting further and further through the production of our sequence is making us feel very happy with our work so far and excited to see the final result.