Finished Product - Quarantine

This is our finished product of which we have named Quarantine.

Individual Title Research - Samuel Nicholson

Titling Research

Titling Research

For our titling, we looked at a series of youtube tutorials to learn how to keyframe the titles so we could use tracking to make the title appear to stretched. We also asked for Sophie's assistance on making sure we were doing it correctly, and she also helped us with skills we didn't learm through the tutorials.

The reasoning behind this is that we hoped to have the titles appear over the briefcase during the shots so that the text is framed on the briefcase, instantly giving the briefcase mystery and raising suggestion of the importance of the briefcase. This effect is difficult to pull off but will look good once done properly.

Through help, research and hard work, we have managed to create this effect and we think it works well.

Costume And Props Vlog

This is a vlog describing the use and purpose of the costumes and props used within our thriller opening, and describing how they add to the feel of the film.

We did a video individually for Toby because he was ill on the day it was filmed. Therefore another was filmed just for Toby explaining the choice of clothing.

Screen Grab Analysis (Shots) [Niall]

Screen Grab Analysis (Shots)

Our piece opens with a focus pull from the plant to the character that Toby plays, Artnal. The use of a focus pull shows the easing in to the setting, establishing the location of the scene.

The briefcase, our main prop used throughout the opening sequence, is then framed through Artnal’s shoelace. The framing draws attention to whatever is inside, and the audience will be aware that the briefcase is of importance.

In this shot, Sam’s character, Zinoviev, is taking off his helmet. By the time he has fully taken it off, Niall’s character, Dufrais, is behind him. We chose to implement this shot, as we believed it would add a sense of mystery to the piece.

In this shot, we decided to utilise the two trees. We thought this looked good, and decided to frame our character played by Mike, Carlos, in-between the two trees. We also featured character Antoine, played by Dan, taking off his jacket and approaching Carlos.

Screen Grab Analysis (Costume) [Niall]

Screen Grab Analysis (Costume)

Dan (Antoine Draynor)

We chose that Antoine would wear a suit and shirt to show that he is villainous. His shoes were also polished, further extending his reputation as a villain.

Mike (Carlos D’Imprezza)

We gave Carlos casual clothing, and whilst casual, they also established a little 'bite' in the character. His costume is one you would see on any average teenager in the United Kingdom.

Niall (Dufrais)

We also chose to give Dufrais casual clothing, but the majority of black colours suggest a sense of mystery for the character, and the rucksack adds to the casualness of the clothing.

Sam (Zinoviev Pernot-Vichevsky)

Zinoviev was given a motorcycle jacket and jeans, as this is the standard for a motorcycle rider. We also thought that the motorcycle jacket added a sense of danger, giving us an insight into Sam's character.

Toby (Artnal Benzies)

Artnal's hat and gilet reinforces the shadiness of his character. We wanted to make Artnal look very suspicious as the scene opens with him.

Storyboard Animatic

This is the animatic of our thriller opening, in which we have demonstrated what each of our shots shall consist of, and also a rough time of how long each shot would be.