Today I created the opening credits on after effects is was a hard task as masking is a complex thing as it requires you to move anchor points almost every frame so that you create a smooth translation. I created all four credits overlaying the London clips of various different London landmarks and places in the city.
I used this as the guide on how to make the mask.
I also created Blog post on the creating of the credits as this is the best way to show the way and the difficulty in using after effect.
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Opening sequence credits editing process
Opening sequence credits editing process
This is the composition tab were the clips are kept and you can transform shapes and any text through moving them on an an axis.
For the credit section of our opening sequence we used After Effects as it gives a professional finish to the credit section. We wanted to hide the text behind cars driving past in an attempt to make our opening sequence as professional as possible, to do this we needed to use masking. We did this through watching a watching tutorial videos on youtube. This is the video which we took note from and used to develop our masking skills. I already had some experience working with after effects having a trial run with the program when we had the idea of incorporating a Sherlock element within the film however this idea was dismissed along with the idea of our opening sequence.
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Deciding the New Title
Our original name for our opening sequence was Run! however as the core events within the movie change it was clear we needed a name change. Due to the opening sequence consisting of the audience seeing the two very different personalities emerge. As a result of this we decided to call`` our film Counterpart. The reason for this being counterpart is essentially a different word for opposite which is reflective of the split mind/personality of the protagonist. We feel that the title of the film would give the audience an idea into the nature of the film.
Other possible names in which we were considering using consisted of:
Alter Ego, once again the reasons for using this was obvious, it suggests a split personality/mind much like our own main character however we felt that the name did little in adding an element of mystery.
Other possible names in which we were considering using consisted of:
Alter Ego, once again the reasons for using this was obvious, it suggests a split personality/mind much like our own main character however we felt that the name did little in adding an element of mystery.
New and Updated Story
New and Updated Story
After much debate our group finally decided on a new storyline for our opening sequence. We decided that the new sequence would be a a psychological thriller. A few examples of psychological thrillers which have influenced us whilst making our own thriller sequence includes films such as Shutter Island and Se7en.
Our Idea:
Our final idea consisted of the mental challenges encountered by a man and his mind as he has to deal with the overriding problems he encounters hallucinations which develop an alter ego in his own mind. The problem worsens and flashbacks of his latest psychiatrist visit who dismisses his condition with the intention and hope of the protagonist's condition steadily getting worse. The problems get worse and the hallucinations become more frequent causing his 'bad' alter ego to slowly take over leading to his eventual suicide.
Title:Our original name for our opening sequence was Run! however as the course events within the movie change it was clear we needed a name change. Due to the opening sequence consisting of the audience seeing the two very different personalities emerge. As a result of this we decided to call our film Counterpart. The reason for this being counterpart is essentially a different word for opposite which is reflective of the split mind/personality of the protagonist. We feel that the title of the film would give the audience an idea into the nature of the film.
After much debate our group finally decided on a new storyline for our opening sequence. We decided that the new sequence would be a a psychological thriller. A few examples of psychological thrillers which have influenced us whilst making our own thriller sequence includes films such as Shutter Island and Se7en.
Our Idea:
Our final idea consisted of the mental challenges encountered by a man and his mind as he has to deal with the overriding problems he encounters hallucinations which develop an alter ego in his own mind. The problem worsens and flashbacks of his latest psychiatrist visit who dismisses his condition with the intention and hope of the protagonist's condition steadily getting worse. The problems get worse and the hallucinations become more frequent causing his 'bad' alter ego to slowly take over leading to his eventual suicide.
Title:Our original name for our opening sequence was Run! however as the course events within the movie change it was clear we needed a name change. Due to the opening sequence consisting of the audience seeing the two very different personalities emerge. As a result of this we decided to call our film Counterpart. The reason for this being counterpart is essentially a different word for opposite which is reflective of the split mind/personality of the protagonist. We feel that the title of the film would give the audience an idea into the nature of the film.
Gradients
Gradients
This is a shot from the film 'I Spit On Your Grave' i think the gradient used in this clip is very effective. The saturation has been removed which gives a element of purity, that is effective in this clip as the characters are naked which also adds to the pure element, the pale fleshy colours use alsoo imply that the characters may be emotionless.
The blue gradient gives the film 'Shutter Island' as glum and gloomy felling, the idea of the two protagonists travelling to a mental institute shows that the film may not have a happy thrill. Blue is a melancholy colour which represents resent and sadness.
This is a clip from the Oscar nominated film Django Unchained the gradient that is used in this film is one that has a high contrast. THe film uses bright sun light and the yellow overlay. The saturation has increases this allows for more brightly and colourful film this is in contrast with the subject matter of fighting slavery.
Monday, 3 February 2014
Essentials for Re-filming
Essentials for Re-filming
Our opening sequence, despite being a minute and a half long after discussing it with a small group of our target audience it was decided that the nature of the edited footage didn't fit into our genre of thriller it was suggested that it was too light and needed to be darkened so we decided to film extra footage later in the day to get the darkness needed, this could also work as a juxtaposition between the light of the home and the darkness of the tube station
This will be done through:
- Entering of new character antagonist mimicking the actions of the protagonist making breakfast. This is vital as there will appear to be a link between both protagonist and antagonist. The light and dark as mentioned before would have a juxtaposition effect.
- Shots of London Tube network and interior of Modern. This is also vital as we need show more scenery and it will also show the location and as the tube is really busy and complex is similar to the mind of a killer
Safety Hazards:
Safety Hazards:
Whilst we were filming both at Matt's House and up in London we identified many different potential hazards that we could encounter which could either ruin a shot or injure any of the cast.
In London the hazards included:
The constant traffic, this both poses as a safety hazard and something which could mess with the continuity of the shot, despite this not being that much of a worry as a result of all our shots of London being edited into a montage there was still some concern over how it should be filmed. As for the potential hazard the traffic around London is busy and dangerous and it was a possibility that one member of the crew could have been injured as a result of the traffic for example stepping back too far into the road to get a better shot.
Thieves, due to us filming with valuable equipment there is the possibility of being targeted by thieves, this was a constant threat as a result of us filming in the evening.
A vital part of our filming was completed in a tube station therefore there a re a number of possible risks associated with tube stations the first being as mentioned earlier thieves, the valuable equipment could possibly be a target for thieves. The constant threat of getting hit by a train, the busy platforms could result in a member of the public or the film crew getting seriously injured or even killed by a train.
Inside and outside the house the hazards included:
Dropping props, the filming required us to use many different props commonly found around the house including glasses, plates and knives. All of these are potential dangers with the possibility of them being dropped, smashing and cutting the members of the cast.
Tripod, whilst filming we used a tripod in an attempt to produce a good shot, the problems with using a tripod is the possibility of cast members falling over injuring themselves and breaking the equipment.
Once again traffic was an issue although only minor it could have caused injury, whilst filming the house scene in an attempt to add effect and suspension through cross cutting we needed to film the killer outside the house. To get the best shot one of the cast members needed to stand in the road this causes potential injury through cars
In London the hazards included:
The constant traffic, this both poses as a safety hazard and something which could mess with the continuity of the shot, despite this not being that much of a worry as a result of all our shots of London being edited into a montage there was still some concern over how it should be filmed. As for the potential hazard the traffic around London is busy and dangerous and it was a possibility that one member of the crew could have been injured as a result of the traffic for example stepping back too far into the road to get a better shot.
Thieves, due to us filming with valuable equipment there is the possibility of being targeted by thieves, this was a constant threat as a result of us filming in the evening.
A vital part of our filming was completed in a tube station therefore there a re a number of possible risks associated with tube stations the first being as mentioned earlier thieves, the valuable equipment could possibly be a target for thieves. The constant threat of getting hit by a train, the busy platforms could result in a member of the public or the film crew getting seriously injured or even killed by a train.
Inside and outside the house the hazards included:
Dropping props, the filming required us to use many different props commonly found around the house including glasses, plates and knives. All of these are potential dangers with the possibility of them being dropped, smashing and cutting the members of the cast.
Tripod, whilst filming we used a tripod in an attempt to produce a good shot, the problems with using a tripod is the possibility of cast members falling over injuring themselves and breaking the equipment.
Once again traffic was an issue although only minor it could have caused injury, whilst filming the house scene in an attempt to add effect and suspension through cross cutting we needed to film the killer outside the house. To get the best shot one of the cast members needed to stand in the road this causes potential injury through cars
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