Location (Pre production)

As part of our pre production we went to the place where we are hoping to film and took some pictures to make sure that it would be the perfect place to film. It was also important to do this so we could start planning where in the location we were going put the camera etc.
These are some of the pictures we took.

This will help us as it helps us decide where exactly we are going to film and where we are going to place the camera etc. Although this was before it was getting dark, and when we officially film our main task, it will still give us a good idea of what we are going to film. It is a good location because the trees are not too close together, this means that it will allow us to move the camera and change places. 

Pre Production

For the pre  production of our title sequence we have done multiple preparations, For example we produced a story board which will help us a lot when we are filming it because it will show us what shot and angle we are meant to do and what other props etc. are involved in the scene.
This is our story board.

Star diagrams

In a previous media lesson we looked at various title sequences from three different film makers. We were told to put a cross on the diagram where we taught the sequence was. This was a good exercise because it made us think about what impression we get from each sequence. Below is what I put for one of the title sequences.

Live action story boards

In our lesson we were looking at live story boards on you tube. This helped us a lot because it showed us that picturing what your going to film in your head is not good enough and that you need to get it onto paper. This is to make sure that when we are filming the title sequence we know exactly how we want it. Looking at them on you tube helped us to also see what other experienced film makers are making and it gives us ideas.

Example title sequences

I looked at some example title sequences to get an idea of what it possible. The first place I looked was you tube. I found a fault in our stars title sequence. I especially liked this one as it was animated and it really gave the impression of what the story is about. However it was good also because it did not tell the story it just gave you an impression of it. 

I also looked at the title sequence for the life of pi. I particularly liked this one as it was very simple but effective. The bright orange colour which is also the main colour of the film makes them link very well. The music also fits in perfectly with the sequence. 

Title sequence

This is a practice of a title sequence for our final task.