When me and Erika planned the presenting of the Treatment of our opening sequence, we made a short version of the treatment to show the class, that can be found here.
Unfortunately, I was sick during the presentation, so Erika saved all the feedback and questions, which we answered in a video form (this can be found in our group evaluation later on). The class gave us feedback in the form of sticky notes with positives, negatives, and questions, which I will comment on in this post:
Some of the positives were:
Some of the positives were:
"I love the contrast between the two scenes"
Since we went for a gritty, typical british drama, we had to reach a breathtaking contrast, using binary oppositions between the two worlds we are shown in the opening sequence, but also between all the themes presented in pairs - gang and being able to stand up for yourself alone, friendship and secrecy, danger and safe heaven through dancing, etc.
"Theories have been applied and it's well thought through"
To make sure we keep it conventional, we used Prop's theory as a guide to creating out main characters, and Todorov's Narrative theory to make up the story for the whole film
Since we went for a gritty, typical british drama, we had to reach a breathtaking contrast, using binary oppositions between the two worlds we are shown in the opening sequence, but also between all the themes presented in pairs - gang and being able to stand up for yourself alone, friendship and secrecy, danger and safe heaven through dancing, etc.
"Theories have been applied and it's well thought through"
To make sure we keep it conventional, we used Prop's theory as a guide to creating out main characters, and Todorov's Narrative theory to make up the story for the whole film
"Original Ideas"
This statement is fairy arguable, since it could be compared to Step Up, which eventually became our inspiration for finishing off the idea. However, the idea 'struck us' while drafting boring ideas of drama opening sequences. Funnily enough, since I'm a dancer, Erika decided to base a story around a main character who dances, which turned out to be a "gangster interpretation of a Hannah Montana episode", in which I don't even dance.
Some of the critisisms and questions:
" I don't think the title Breaking Point fits"
The title is the hardest part of planning for us, as we struggle to find a punchy, fitting title that can accurately summarise the film. However, we hope to change it soon, if we get a better idea during production. It is definitely a priority for us.
Some of the critisisms and questions:
" I don't think the title Breaking Point fits"
The title is the hardest part of planning for us, as we struggle to find a punchy, fitting title that can accurately summarise the film. However, we hope to change it soon, if we get a better idea during production. It is definitely a priority for us.
"How would you film the alleyway scene in the dark?"
We are planning to use the reflectors, reflecting the main light coming from the street lamp right in the alleyway. However, if this doesn't work out, we would use the flashlights on our phones to light the scene, which hopefully with some clever filming would be masked.
We are planning to use the reflectors, reflecting the main light coming from the street lamp right in the alleyway. However, if this doesn't work out, we would use the flashlights on our phones to light the scene, which hopefully with some clever filming would be masked.
"What is your secondary audience?"
For our secondary audience, we aim to attract middle aged people, who relate to the story by either remembering and looking back to the times they were going through something similar, or who are parents to teenagers in similar situations. Target audience isn't that much of a concern in drama movies, since it is a broad genre with often very relatable themes.
For our secondary audience, we aim to attract middle aged people, who relate to the story by either remembering and looking back to the times they were going through something similar, or who are parents to teenagers in similar situations. Target audience isn't that much of a concern in drama movies, since it is a broad genre with often very relatable themes.
"How are you going to control the people on set?"
We would make sure everyone knows their script and what they are doing at all times. Also, seen as two fo the main characters are played by us, it would be easier to control the situation within. The only concern I have is the dance scenes, as it could be hard to get everyone to do it without making any mistakes and in sync. This could be achieved through practice.
We would make sure everyone knows their script and what they are doing at all times. Also, seen as two fo the main characters are played by us, it would be easier to control the situation within. The only concern I have is the dance scenes, as it could be hard to get everyone to do it without making any mistakes and in sync. This could be achieved through practice.
"What outfits would the gang members wear?"
Even though the gang members aren't really seen, since they are meant to represent a shadow (funny, since all they do is shadow their two leaders), we see them wear casual, but fashionable clothes. This means they can wear any branded clothing in cold colours, hats and any big accessories they want since they are meant to look intimidating.
Even though the gang members aren't really seen, since they are meant to represent a shadow (funny, since all they do is shadow their two leaders), we see them wear casual, but fashionable clothes. This means they can wear any branded clothing in cold colours, hats and any big accessories they want since they are meant to look intimidating.
"How are you going to get a dance studio for the dance scenes?"
I dance, so the studio access would be pretty easy, getting the studio schedule from my dance teacher and fitting the filming schedule around that and the main characters' schedules.
"What Camera and Editing Software would you use?"
We were fortunate enough to be able to use the Canon XF100, the best cameras in our school, along with a road mic attached to it, a steadicam and a tripod that is specifically for this type of camera. However, for some difficult shots, we will probably switch to DSLRs to use the steadicam, since it gets pretty heavy if the Canon XF100 is used. We will also record backup sound with our phones, and see if we could attach an input cable to the camera, in order to use my laptop as a second screen and look at the footage straight away since we have a limited amount of time. For editing, we will use Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, where animation is needed.
I dance, so the studio access would be pretty easy, getting the studio schedule from my dance teacher and fitting the filming schedule around that and the main characters' schedules.
"What Camera and Editing Software would you use?"
We were fortunate enough to be able to use the Canon XF100, the best cameras in our school, along with a road mic attached to it, a steadicam and a tripod that is specifically for this type of camera. However, for some difficult shots, we will probably switch to DSLRs to use the steadicam, since it gets pretty heavy if the Canon XF100 is used. We will also record backup sound with our phones, and see if we could attach an input cable to the camera, in order to use my laptop as a second screen and look at the footage straight away since we have a limited amount of time. For editing, we will use Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, where animation is needed.
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