We plan to use the cigarette throughout the short film, to connect characters to each other and increase drama at certain points. For example; the fact that she smokes is going to be a big part of her identity, therefore when we see the ECU of her feet whilst she is grabbed in the street and the cigarette drops to the floor, this will enhance the effects of what has just happened. This will also be reinforced as when it drops to the floor, it will be unfinished which enhances the impact on the audience. Also, when filming scenes of Charlie in the car, the fact that he lights up a cigarette could be to connect the two characters in this way.However, there are some issues we have to be aware of when filming, for example continuity is key film and it could be easy for aspects of out continuity to slip up due to the smoking of the cigarette and therefore length of it in different shots, etc.
Really pleased with your progress very well done. Perhaps you could tidy the animatic up a little.
ReplyDeleteGood evidence of research and planning have you ticked off your checklist in the booklet?
Still not sure about the ciggie, how important is it?
ReplyDeleteit will really help us establish some sense of routine, and possibley an assaciation with the character, when the other charcter has a ciggerette it may leave connotation of her routine has been stolen from her. so in reply yes :) charlie
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