FILMING AN OPENING SEQUENCE
Here is my start of the film exercise that I completed with a group within my class. We came up with a story line which is illustrated through the items/props on the tabletop. We used a range of camera angles including a long shot and a POV (point of view) shot. We had a small section with live action that included the two 'main characters'. I was inspired by the opening sequence to kill a mocking bird, the multiple use of angles, the child humming in the background and the use of props all put together looked truly amazing. I wanted to achieve this for my own opening sequence I was very proud whit how my opening sequence came out and my friends in which I worked with should be very proud too.
RESEARCH
We viewed three examples of opening sequences filmed in in a similar 'table top' style.
Using art of the title, we watched Delicatessen (1991, Jean-Pierre Jeunet) and noticed how its inventive camerawork tells the story and set up the theme. Another excellent title sequence is was that of To Kill A Mockingbird. We also reviewed last years students.We then use these as an inspiration to create an original title sequence in groups by setting up mise-en-scene using props from out prop collection.
PLANNING
Before we started filming, we laid out all the props that were elements of our film narratives mise-en-scene on the table. We also research and discussed audio for the soundtrack of the opening sequence. The option for our title sequence uses the soundtrack Always Forever by the Cults.
FILMMING
We filmed the 'live action' element, uploaded the footage into the editing software in which was iMovie, using this editing software we planned out titles, credits, special effects and the soundtrack.
My friends participated with some of the acting and I mostly directed and filmed them.
BEHIND THE SCENES
