Developing Idea
14 years ago
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Sunday 20 September 2009
'Dexter' Opening
One of my initial ideas I wish to pursuit further is stereotypical views towards obese people. I really like how narrative and emotion is created in the opening to the american TV drama 'Dexter'. However 'Dexter' isn't a short films however aspects of editing, sound, camera and mise-en-scene can be extracted and used in my work. The time frame I am particularly interested in is from 0:43 to 1:19. The director has chosen extreme macro shots of the food and emphasized the action of eating to be very suggestive of violent forms. This allows the audience to relate to the character and the kind of person he is. This is arguably more effective than showing realistic shots of violence. Suggestive ideas are also common in Kurbrick's 1962 film 'Loleta' and are believed to be more influential than seeing the actual act.
In addition to the camera work the sound in the opening to 'Dexter' works well with the narrative and editing. The contrapuntal music helps to emphasis the representation of 'Dexter' character. This is very effective in the TV show as the character of Dexter is a lovable psychotic serial killer. I wish to take influence from this opening and use it in my representations of obese children. I wish to change it slightly by emphasizing the diegetic sound.
Inital Ideas
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Sunday 13 September 2009
Evaluation Of Research
I believe the research process has had a significant positive effect on my planning ,as my secondary research has given me a good understanding of the codes and conventions of a short film. By looking at existing media products, I now have a solid understanding of the narrative structure of short films. This research has influenced me to base my product on Barthes engima code such that narrative isn't created in a linear form however through a "series of mysteries" in which to be solved by the audience. On the other hand my primary research had little effect and influence on my planning. I belive that I should have approached my target audience more frequently to find out first hand what they expect to see in a short film of a genre I chose. This would have been benefical in ensuring that my product appeals to my audience and to see if it supports my secondary research.
Subsequently I have decided to incorporate an aspect of real life and drama into my piece. As a result this reduced the choices available to from my Inital ideas. I believe this had an effetive impact on my genre choice to which will appeal to my target audience and significantly improve my overall product. As a result my research, shot choices, editing style and mise-en-scene will be considered greatly when it comes to creating my animatic and rough cut.
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