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Storyboard for Opening Sequence

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Planning Blog | Title Design

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FONT - The font I will be using will probably be a simple font such as " Helvetica " or " Montserrat ". I don't want to use something too techie-looking or fancy since this takes place in a somewhat casual and modern setting. COLOR - I might just do a simple white with some black outline to give contrast and have the titles easily seen. I may or may not end up doing something a little more exciting and less generic, but I'll play around with how it looks as I edit the opening sequence. TITLE - Since the story is meant to be about jealousy, I was thinking of calling it something like "Green" symbolizing an envious "Green-eyed monster" in folktales. If this ends up being the case, I'll probably add some more green into the titles and story to convey this subtly. I don't want to call it something edgy like "envy" or "vengeance."  That sounds pretty corny to me. Titles may enter and exit the screen to a series o

Planning Blog | Scripts

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  BATHROOM: (Isa is grabbing things out of the cabinet and walking out.) ROOM: (Isa walks into her room and gets a phone call as she does her makeup.) ISA Hey what's up? MIA You busy right now? ISA Yeah I'm hanging out with Rachel in a bit. MIA Damn you guys are hanging out without me? ISA No it's nothing personal, we just kind of planned this last minute. MIA Okay fine, where are you guys going though? Maybe I could drive over. ISA You know, Rachel's not doing that well recently. I think it's better if just me and her hangout for now so I can try to talk some sense into her. You know how things are. MIA Ohhhh, okay fair. ISA Sorry. MIA No girl don't worry about it, I totally get it. ISA Yeah well I'll call you back after, let you know how everything goes. MIA Okay, keep me updated. ISA Bye! (Isa continues her makeup and goes to open the door as the scene ends.)

Planning Blog | Locations, Participants, Health, Schedule

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  LOCATIONS: The only location this opening scene will have is in my house, specifically my room and bathroom. The sequence is pretty concise with not a lot of scenery changes. PARTICIPANTS: Actors: Tantou - Isa Kylie - Mia (voice) Filming: Kylie Editing: Kylie Directing: Kylie HEALTH: There aren't any dangerous scenes in the sequence, or any props that would be a threat to our safety on set. The most harmful thing we'll be using is a pair of scissors. To ensure Tantou's safety, she'll be using safety scissors carefully to cut pieces of thread with caution. SCHEDULE: 01/18 I'm going to get all the things needed to film ready such as props. 01/21 - 01/22  We're going to film all the shots we need. 01/30 - 02/15 I will edit the opening sequence, making sure all the clips are smooth and everything is in order. I'm not exactly sure how long this will take exactly, hopefully shorter than I expect.

Title Research | The Number 23

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     What titles are displayed during the opening sequence?     The first thing to pop up is New Line Cinema, which I'm guessing is the company or studio that made the film. After that comes Joel Schumacher who I'm assuming is the director. Names listed after that are what I'm assuming to be the main actors featured in the film. After that, the titles shown are casting, music, associate producer, costume designer, editor, production designer, cinematographer, co-producers, executive producer, producer, and who the movie was written by.    What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?     A typewriter seems to be writing various dates, historical events, and math during the opening sequence. Blood also appears to be frequent in the opening sequence, however I'm not exactly sure what this means or points to since I haven't watched the movie yet myself.   How does the film establish a feeling of the genre?     I absolutely love this opening sequence. The film is

Title Research | 30 Days of Night

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  What titles are displayed during the opening sequence?     The movie title is the very first thing displayed in the opening sequence. After that comes the director, screenplay, what the films based on, producers, executive producers, co-producers, cinematographer, production designer, editor, and then all the names of the main actors featured.   What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?     Regular civilians seem to be prioritized the most in the opening sequence, showing random people from a variety of ages. Children, adults, elders, the list goes on. These could be main characters, side characters, or just people implied to be from the town the movie takes place in.   How does the film establish a feeling of the genre?     In the opening sequence, lot's of photos of various people are displayed. These photos appear to be normal photos taken of families or children through a camera, however some appear to be slightly blurred or distorted. This blurring of the faces so

Title Research | The Reaping

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    What titles are displayed during the opening sequence?     Some titles displayed in the opening sequence are the costume designer, visual effects supervisor, story, screenplay, producers, executive producers, cinematographer, editor, music, co-producer. After that, names of actors are displayed throughout the opening sequence. Once the main actors have been displayed, it shows things such as "In Association With:" and the company it was produced by.   What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?     Things that appear the most and seem to be prioritized in this opening sequence are microscopic images, mainly of bugs and eyelashes. From the legs of ants to human eyelashes, each image shown is a microscopic view of some biological factor.   How does the film establish a feeling of the genre?     With the confusing imagine and eerie music, the opening sequence leaves the viewer puzzled. You aren't exactly sure what it is that you're looking at. It's not u

Title Research | Watch the Titles Website

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              I've chosen this website for my title research due to its extensive choices of scenes. It's a treasure trove of movie title sequences, with so many different ones to choose from. The variety available is smaller than I expected but still with many good options, presenting an exciting challenge in choosing which of the sequences to write about. With 107 feature film title sequences on the side, each one promises a unique cinematic experience. Delving into sequences from different genres adds a layer to my research, allowing me to explore the artistry and creativity across a spectrum. This platform has become my go-to hub for watching and reviewing these sequences for my project, providing an experience for my title research.