ShotList :)

For our first scene, we want to do scene cutting, going from one girl to another. We wanted this scene to show the girls getting ready because they're the type of girls that care about their looks more than anything. We used the film example Legally Blonde to give us ideas for how to show this scene because we didn't want to show the characters full faces until later on. We decided to show them this way because it's like the girls break up their faces to create the perfect part and then join it all together to create the "perfect package". When it comes to Mise-en-scene, we will have to take into consideration that with ideas such as painting nails, we need to relate it to the typical girly girl by painting them a colour such as pink and using a surrounding mirror desk to show how they focus on their appearance. 
- For the lips and mascara we need to make sure the extreme close ups don't show too much of the face because the idea of cross cutting between the girls is to show seperate parts of them and not show the full girl because the point is to make them up so they look created. 
- For the shoes and jewellery, we used a close up (sticking to the rule of not showing full person). We wanted to show them applying their final detail as if to say every part of them needs to be decorated to look perfect to their audience and 'followers'. 


For our second scene, we wanted to introduce the setting for the film (a school) after we had shown the main characters. For this scene we plan on using the same music throughout the whole opening so there will be no dialogue. We thought an establishing shot would be best for showing such a large setting because it just presents it all and makes a change from our close ups and extreme close ups in the first scene. After presenting the girls in sections it seems like the first thing you would see after this would be the girls being ready but we changed it to the school to create more suspense for the girls appearance. 
- The point of view shot for the girls was a way to show how they are important because we see that they are so important that people fear them and love them enough to open doors for them which they are perfectly able to do themselves. We also thought it would be a good idea to show through their eyes because it leads up to finally seeing them. 
- We then flipped so we are inside the school and we finally get to see the girls walk through with the music still playing (now becoming louder and perfectly in tune with their body language). We thought this long shot idea was the best way to show them because we see them walking through the corridor as if they own it because everyone stands out the way to let them come through (which relates to the song being played). 
- By using a tracking shot, it gives the feeling of being one of their followers because the camera stays with them the whole time. By watching them knock into Ellie and knocking her books out of her hands, Ellie is introduced to us. As they knock into her, the camera is now being passed on. 
- By using a close up of the paper under the shoe, we are then introduced another character; Kelly (unsocial, individual.. hates the bitches). 
- The shot of Ellie picking up her paper then shows Kelly coming down to her level and helping, which shows the beginning of a friendship but because Kelly and Ellie are so different, you wonder if one may change? 
- We then use a high angle shot and a low angle shot to exchange dirty looks between the bitches, Kelly and Ellie. By using this type of shot, we are showing status but by the look Kelly is able to give off, we see that things may start to change. 

Christmas Work :)

The opening sequence to "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" starts off by introducing the writers and directors of the film. To present these names, they use a child like type of writing because obviously this film is aimed for children. Also involved in the background is a rainbow which is fully bright and coloured which is very attention grabbing and would be easily attractive to children. 

Following from this, there is a equally bright image of a man riding on an old style bike through a field of lollipop trees, this shows you what the film will be like; they title does do this but now the viewer has an image to link with it and get bring them more into the film. 

Again after this they use a bright coloured background and put writing over it. In this part, the writing is different to the opening writing, it's block writing which is meant to be matching colours with the background and the same type of shape as the image behind it. 

After this the images become like images from the film; showing you the main character and his father with another colourful background to show how happy they are. Following this would be an image with the mayor in it who is larger than the main character, this shows how things that aren't supposed to be big, become big (like in the movie). 

Again the next two images use a rainbow of colour to keep the introduction bright and eye catching but it also uses images of large food with small people, this basically shows you how things will get out of hand but also keeps you interested because the idea of large food would interest any child. 

The final two images use everyday things and add the over sized food into them to show how the film uses a lot of imagination to create it's images. Even though the opening doesn't introduce the main companies used in it, it still shows all it needs because it's a children's film and obviously they wouldn't really be interested in who made it. 

Kelly :) 

CHRISTMAS BREAK :)

Between the 15th of Decemeber to the 4th January, we had our christmas break :) this is why there is less work over this time. 

Art of the title: Kung Fu Panda

The opening sequence for 'Kung Fu Panda' only features two pieces of text; the first is the 'Dreamworks' intro and the second, the title of the film: 'Kung Fu Panda'. This may seem very basic but considering the target audience of the film is children, it is actually quite relevant. Children wouldn't appreciate seeing actors names who voice-over the characters, but would rather be introduced via colourful pictures. The text which you would find in a thriller movie opening sequence will be different to that of a film aimed at children. The text is either replaced by images and sound, or is not particularly important and so is left out entirely. Also, some children may not be able to read, or may not be strong readers, so having a lot of text in the opening sequence would be irrelevant. There also a voiceover which, again, replaces the text in the opening sequence.

The design of the titles is very cartoon-like. This shows the audience who the film is aimed at, as cartoons are usually watched/read by children. The shapes and colours are sharp and contrast well with each other, so that the images can be easily understood by the younger audience. The opening sequence consists mainly of the primary colours and black which keeps it simple, and considering other films use basic images (so that the attention is more focused on the text), it works well using an opposite method for a younger audience. There is an element of manga in the opening sequence which is also incorporated in some childrens cartoons (e.g. Pokemon). It also tells the audience that action is a main theme of the film and that the film is set in china, as manga and manga style cartoons originate from the far east.

The first piece of text is the 'Dreamworks' intro which is themed to suit the film by using a gong song effect and also a light reflection effect to make it seem as if a sword has struck and split apart the image from the text. This introduces the martial arts/action theme, along with the name of the film; 'Kung Fu Panda'. The next piece of text is 'Dreamworks Animation Presents' in the same style as the 'Dreamworks' intro, which builds up excitement for the start of the film, and also advertises the institution. The next and final piece of text is the name of the film: 'Kung Fu Panda' which is in large bold letters to make it stand out.

The trailer is overall very visual which suits the target audience well, as they could still be in early learning stages, or just coming to terms with learning to read. Text is not particularly necessary in this opening sequence as the audience are more suited to seeing images instead of reading text. The cartoon style images and the voiceover introduce the film better than text.

Hannah : )

Art Of The Title

The order of the titles for ‘The Incredibles’ film firstly shows the title of the film. The executive producer, music producer, character design and effects supervisor are also included and mentioned during the opening sequence. Also images which are related to the film are included such as the running figure above the executive producers name which is one on the characters (Dash) and shows his super power to run fast (Hence his name). Also the image of the red haired boy figure again shows the characters super power. The character image which is used in the character design slide shows the style of graphics used in this film. The strong reference to super hero’s throughout these opening titles indicates the theme, genre and story line of the film. 

Ellie <3 

Art Of The Title

The opening sequence to "Edward Scissorhands" begins with the main production name "20th Century Fox" in the credits but as most films do, they have added a different effect over the title; dark and snowy. This relates to the film because it's always snowing in Edward's home because of his work which eventually leads to snow everywhere because he gives them it. The next effect would be the title of "Edward Scissorhands" which is using a black background to emphasize the effect of the long white writing which is known with Tim Burton (the director) because he uses this with most of his films such as Corpse Bride and Nightmare Before Christmas. The following shots  contain actors, casting crew, production designer, screenplay writer and obviously the director; Tim Burton. All names are written in this same writing but use images that would stand out from the film  of things such as scissors and shapes (things he creates). I think this is quite effective because it ties to the director and his own style which has been massively put into the film. 

Kelly <3 

Art Of The Title

This title sequence for the film ‘Sherlock Holmes’ includes images of the characters so the characters are briefly introduced during the opening sequence of this film. The use of graphics and the colour scheme sets the genre and theme of the film. The producer names for different aspects of the film are included. For this film the order is; screenplay, executive producer, the title of the film, actress Rachel McAdams, music producer, Warner bros production. 

Ellie <3