Pre-Production

Pre-Production

We were given a brief for a project called 'Cold Fusion'. This contained a scenario and clear requirements/targets that I had to meet by February half term. 

I didn't understand the project at first, the scenario I was given was about a subject that I was unfamiliar with (Cold Fusion). I researched Cold Fusion using Wikipedia so I could create characters and a relevant storyline. I then sketched out some ideas on paper and created a mind map. This helped me get a greater understanding about how I should approach the task.

My next task was to start drafting a script and a rough story line with clear acts 1, 2, and 3. I also developed the main characters and started to imagine them, for example creating a back story. I came up with a plot which involved two main characters and a twist that happens right at the end. There is little dialogue and it isn't until act 3 where the two characters meet, so I created the tone and atmosphere of the film by being creative with camera angels, lighting and audio. 

I plan to shoot the first scene in a homely environment so I will do this back in Frome where I live. There is also a park near by which is perfect for the final scene (act 3), because of this it made sense that I will be one of the main characters and also my support staff because we have three days a week with each other. See recce images below...      

Pre-Production Audio

I looked into different sound effects to create more tension like, music, a ticking clock, boom sounds and a heart beat. I searched for royalty free sounds to avoid breaching copyright laws, which narrowed down the amount of options I had.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXGoTKr0828

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAhVrCdZNfI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCXjEz40r7I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLU7zVfY5jA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAbJVDkpFf8