On Wednesday, we watched the film Se7en; with Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt.
I really liked the film as a whole, though I was disappointed with the ending..
This is the opening sequence:
As the film plot unravelled, we learnt that the strange things we see in the title sequence are related to the film. For example, in the credits, we see someone shaving the skin off of their fingertips. Towards the end, the audience is informed that the killer has been doing exactly that to prevent any fingerprints being found while he is murdering... Very effective method.. I guess.
About Me
- Alice Winter
- English literature graduate with too much time on her hands. Thinks she is funnier than she is. Lover of ribbon, dogs and lists.
Friday, 30 November 2012
Friday, 23 November 2012
Mini Film
I was away on Friday but my beloved team mates put together a little clip of the shots we liked when we filmed last Wednesday. They quickened up the shots of me on the train.. I'm not sure if I like it but we're pretty confident that we'll get the shots we love soon. All of the foot shots are brilliant, if I say so myself.
This is my favourite shot from filming session!
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Minibus Vlog!
Due to YouTube being a fussy little thing, this vlog comes to you late.. We apologise.
Miss Foster so kindly gave us a lift up to Oakwood station where our filming journey began. After topping up our oysters we set off on the quest to film our shots for our 2 minute opening.
Exciting times.
Miss Foster so kindly gave us a lift up to Oakwood station where our filming journey began. After topping up our oysters we set off on the quest to film our shots for our 2 minute opening.
Exciting times.
Monday, 19 November 2012
Pitch Vlog!!!
The most anticipated vlog of the 21st century..............
As you can see, the vlog is a mid-shot to show that all of us are of equal importance in the quest of passing Media AS with flying colours.....
There is no 'I' in 'TEAM'!
As you can see, the vlog is a mid-shot to show that all of us are of equal importance in the quest of passing Media AS with flying colours.....
There is no 'I' in 'TEAM'!
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Update!
Just a quick little update regarding our film idea! We pitched our plans to Miss Foster last Friday but forgot to film it.. Bearing in mind we're Media Students, this was really stupid!
But alas, we are fixing this and instead of straining your eyes trying to see our idea come to life, we're filming it tomorrow lunch time.
SO. Here's our written doodles we have been adding to for the past few weeks.
Good luck to you if you can read it, if not, stay tuned for the vlog!
But alas, we are fixing this and instead of straining your eyes trying to see our idea come to life, we're filming it tomorrow lunch time.
SO. Here's our written doodles we have been adding to for the past few weeks.
Good luck to you if you can read it, if not, stay tuned for the vlog!
Just to keep everyone in the loop; Lucy, Athena and I have decided to take the whole afternoon of tomorrow FOR MEDIA PURPOSES. Miss Foster has agreed and don't worry, we'll catch up with Mr a Saunder's work before Friday!
The plan is to jump on the train at Oakwood and just surf the Piccadilly Line with our flip and shoot some of the shots we've been so eager to capture. Very exciting.
(Your clue until the vlog tomorrow is that it is set on a train. OOOOHHHH!)
Monday, 12 November 2012
Esmerelda!
I know this is a music video but I really like it!
It's black and white (much to Miss Foster's appreciation) and it's so intriguing in the way that the whole video is backwards. The simplicity of it makes the video even more stunning.. But maybe I'm biased because I'm a huge Ben Howard fan!!
However, there is a couple of shots of Ben smoking; Miss Foster, tell him he isn't cool!!
Seriously though, this would be a really good inspiration for a film.. Hmm!
(We already have our film idea so this is irrelevant really).
It's black and white (much to Miss Foster's appreciation) and it's so intriguing in the way that the whole video is backwards. The simplicity of it makes the video even more stunning.. But maybe I'm biased because I'm a huge Ben Howard fan!!
However, there is a couple of shots of Ben smoking; Miss Foster, tell him he isn't cool!!
Seriously though, this would be a really good inspiration for a film.. Hmm!
(We already have our film idea so this is irrelevant really).
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Blue Valentine
I just watched 'Blue Valentine' with Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams.
It was a really great, simple, low-budget film with no particular story line or ending, which somehow made it excellent. I really recommend it!
The first two minutes:
The opening two minutes of Blue Valentine had really simple credits; a black background with white font. This reflects the simplicity of the film really well. There is no music in the background; only the faint sound of a child calling out.
After the first minute, the black screen goes to long shot of a little girl, calling out - this time the word she is shouting is audible - 'Megan' (her dog). The girl is slightly to the left of the shot, whilst the right is just grass. This gives the impression that the girl is alone and isolated.
All of the shots used were quite simple; as was the music and the font of the credits. It shows that we don't have to put a whole story line or great acting skills into our two minute films for it to be successful. To be honest, I don't even think we need a story. If we execute our editing and shooting well enough, the context of the film won't matter. This has relaxed me somewhat.
(I couldn't find the first 2 minutes of the film, but here's the trailer!)
It was a really great, simple, low-budget film with no particular story line or ending, which somehow made it excellent. I really recommend it!
The first two minutes:
The opening two minutes of Blue Valentine had really simple credits; a black background with white font. This reflects the simplicity of the film really well. There is no music in the background; only the faint sound of a child calling out.
After the first minute, the black screen goes to long shot of a little girl, calling out - this time the word she is shouting is audible - 'Megan' (her dog). The girl is slightly to the left of the shot, whilst the right is just grass. This gives the impression that the girl is alone and isolated.
All of the shots used were quite simple; as was the music and the font of the credits. It shows that we don't have to put a whole story line or great acting skills into our two minute films for it to be successful. To be honest, I don't even think we need a story. If we execute our editing and shooting well enough, the context of the film won't matter. This has relaxed me somewhat.
(I couldn't find the first 2 minutes of the film, but here's the trailer!)
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