Re film- Pictures

Here are some pictures of the re-filming we did on thursday evening..
I decided to re film as the red gun prop looked unrealistic.
So i used the black one instead..

Main task- Pictures for Poster

I have based much of my poster idea on the Salt poster as I like the simple factor and the use of shadows.

So here are some of the photos I took yesterday of my main actress using the light for shadow effect.

 1....

 Here is an example of one I have edited. I have cropped the photo so the focus is purely on the eye.
 I have also brightened the eye and fixed blemishes.
 I added mascara to give a more dramatic effect on the lashes.

 2....

 I hope to reflect something relevant in the actual eye,
such as a target or possibly smaller versions of the other pictures I took although
I am not sure that would work.

3....  I have edited this further, brightening the eye and removing stray
eyelashes.

I have also edited these two pictures. Mainly fixing
blemishes that became obvious in the bright
light.

I have also made the general saturation
warmer and again added mascara for
a more dramatic effect.

Here are some more I haven't yet edited...

Main task- Diary Entry 4

I plan to re film this wednesday/thursday as one scene has an unwanted person in and another needs a different gun to be shot.

Main task- First edit feedback

Good points

-Well framed shots

-Good lighting

-Interesting storyline

Points for improvement

-Possibly to many jump cuts at the beginning

-Need music/sound

First Draft- unfinished introduction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNxOaaYv6jo

This video is an unfinished introduction. It still has to be cut, dubbed and needs diegetic sound added. This is for presentational purposes so the quality isn't perfect.

Main task character representation

How is my character being represented in terms of gender representations?

My character Lily Turner is a young woman who's occupation is dangerous but ambiguous. However at the beginning we are unaware of this, therefore the representation of gender changes throughout...

For example, in terms of Propp's theory we may view my character as the 'damsel' who needs to be saved by the hero, which is the general appearence at the beginning. She goes for a run and is captured by a man, I think that the physical appearence of the characters emphasises the idea of 'innocent, vulnerable woman' and 'strong, evil man'. Her language reflects this, for example she says "i'll tell you/give you anything for you to let me go." (which is a fake plea.) The audience are unaware of her ability to know where her partner is and the fact she knows that everything is going to be fine.

Do you display a 'typical' view of female representation?

This 'innocence' idea is obvious up until the end where it is revelealed that Lily and her partner in crime (who is also a woman) had planned to get the man in a certain, isolated place in order to kill him. I think that in many ways, my film defeats ideas of 'typical' gender representations in terms of a main female actress. Yes she is captured and ultimately saved, however courage is demonstrated as she goes through being captured and nearly killed in order to be a kind of 'bait' in the process.

There is a typical switch in power towards the end where Lily says' I dont need any weapons' and the man becomes panicked. This shows another side to her where she is absoloutely in control, demonstrating an indepth and multi layered character who is far from one dimensional. This is necessary in a thriller as 'simple' characters merely do not exist within them. I think over all the character Lily represents a positive female representation (despite being cold over a killing, although it is justifiable as he was willing to kill her) over a small amount of time. There is also another female who shoots the interrogating man from afar representing a strong character and an almost 'girl power' element. Another point is the fact that only the women are seen holding weapons in the film, which defeats many of the expectations also, as men are usually seen with guns.

Main task- Filming day- pictures

 

 

 

Today I filmed, here are some of the pictures. Some of the difficulties were that it was cold and windy, which meant the sound will not be as good qaulity as I had hoped, so dubbing may be required. 

However I got the footage I need, although I may have to re film one scene, although this will not affect the continuity as it is an extreme close up..