Monthly Archives: November 2019
Reflective Statement – Nov.
The past few weeks I explored potential locations, potential models, lighting and religious baptismal rituals. I am still in the pre-production stages of my film but have now secured a date, location, model and videographer. This week I have constructed … Continue reading
Developing ideas.
After my tutorial with Ellie I realised I need to document my creative process more. I am constantly inspired and developing my ideas so I need to record those thoughts and developments. I was getting ready with my best friend … Continue reading
Reflecting on Tutorial with Ellie 21/11/19.
This tutorial fell at a perfect time, exactly one month until I shoot the main part of my experimental film. As I’m dealing with such big topics, we thought a mind map with specific terminology would be best to help … Continue reading
Experimentation & Testing of my model, the female body and how it moves.
I want to start doing more experimental test shoots to explore my concept and develop my understanding so I asked my model to strip naked and roll around in a muddy puddle. I directed her to try to feel ‘at … Continue reading
Learning Breakthrough.
I’ve been aware that I’m struggling to really push myself with this unit in terms of research and development since my tutorial with Vicky and suddenly it came to me – I need to do a residency at the swimming … Continue reading
Women’s naked selfies and how they have become commodified on social media.
Today I saw an idea I have been thinking about for a while, summarised by a meme – the semi naked selfie has become a regularity on social media. Whether it’s women mimicking a Kardashian selfie or shaping the way … Continue reading
Initial ideas Storyboard.
Opening shot of ceiling of swimming baths, camera tilts down to swimming pool > Tilt ends with a focus pull on the water > Wide angle shot of the pool, shot from shallow end > Close-up shot of the water, … Continue reading
Location Visit 16-11-19.
I have secured a location for my film! I sent multiple emails out to lots of potential locations and set up meetings with two. I visited this one this morning and was so impressed, I confirmed two dates for filming … Continue reading
The Grand Budapest Hotel – framing reference.
I have began to look at the ways of shooting my experimental film. Symmetry and front on framing is something I am very interested in. Directors such as Wes Anderson use this as a key aspect in the way they … Continue reading