Utopia Rough Cut.

The first draft of our main task, Utopia. Used primarily to show our target audience (who our peers happen to fit the role of) like that of a focus group for analysis and advice on how to make it more appealing to them.

Call-sheet

Rather than make a call-sheet, I and Connor agreed it would be much more suitable and convenient to use a facebook group page that we both became members of, both being allowed to post on it  to immediately notify each other of plans, cancellations and simply as a reminder of when and where we would need to be. We also posted progress we made on the group so we could let one another know how our individual tasks were coming along. For the sake of both myself and friends, I have censored any personal information that could be found on the image.

https://www.facebook.com/opages/Utopia-Main-Task-Group/431460157035105

Utopia Animatic

The animatic of our groups main task, Utopia. A 1984 inspired story of a young man living in an autocratic world, who has been having dreams of freedom. Created before we'd had a chance to film the dream sequence, which required we travel a moderate distance from the main set to film.




Written by Kieran Owens

Definately Maybe Titles analysis & Frame by Frame - Kieran Owens

TITLES

0:00 – 0:20

An animated logo of the movies distributor, which in this case is Universal studios. The very familiar and iconic jingle playing along side it.

0:20 – 0:32

Another animated logo, this time of the production company (Working Title). There is also a voice in the background to help set up the scene, letting me know that something is being signed.

0:32 – 0:35

Universal Studio presents is shown, letting me know who made the title. The use of black and white quickly draws my eyes to the writing, as nothing else is on screen, essentially making sure I read it. It also only stays on screen for a few seconds to make sure it doesn’t outstay its welcome. Something that is done with most titles from this point.

0:46 – 0:48

Another title, this time to let me know about the association with StudioCanal, once again using the black and white and only staying on screen long enough for me to read the writing that I am quickly drawn to (as it’s the only thing on screen).

 0:59 – 1:01

Once again using the black and white method mentioned previously, another title letting me know that Working Title produced the movie.

1:41 – 1:45

Whilst it keeps the black and white theme, it is not the only thing on the screen this time, though due to the movement of the slide effect used I am quickly drawn to the title once again. This new sliding transition allows for a nice blend with the scene and the titles. Almost like an animated film reel

 (1:47 – 1:48) – 1:53

The title of the movie slides and fades in. This draws attention to the title, which is also prominently at the bottom centre of the screen. The black/white technique used earlier quickly draws attention to it.

1:53 – 1:57

A credit for the lead actor, Ryan Reynolds (pictured). Using the previously mentioned techniques.

1:57 – 2:00

A credit for the lead actress, Isla Fisher, using the same techniques as previous credits.

Frame by frame

0:40

Brown Envelope is on screen

·         3 names, Solicitors, Business situation?

·         Characters name is shown (William Hayes).

·         Lets us know the film takes place in New York City.

0:42

William in his office

·         Shows us that he’s in some sort of tall building.

·         Hayes looks stressed.

·         Wearing formal wear, suggests an office environment.

·         Quaker Oats logo in background, could be product placement but is also a plot point.

·         Multiple drawings, scissors, pens, lam and so on suggests some sort of designer.

0:55

Letter being picked up and opened. Reaction shot of Hayes reading letter received.

·         The letter is his divorce papers

·         Sarah Hayes is the name of his wife.

1:02

Colleague enters to give brief exposition

·         Neat hair and smart clothes to further suggest office environment

·         Lets us know more about his job and suggests that he’s doing rather well.

1:23

Wide shot of Hayes office

·         Shows that Hayes has his own office, gives us a better view of outside, showing that he’s “ higher up “ and suggesting further success.

·         Shows Hayes is now wearing a full, smart suit.

·         Shows more pictures around his office, suggesting he’s a rather hard worker.

1:34

Shows Hayes putting in his earphones and putting on music.

·         As the monologue is rather vague this gives me the feeling I’m inside his head, and that’s why I can hear the music he’s listening to.

·         Gives a logical transition for music to begin playing over the credits.

1:42

Hayes walking across the road

·         Street is full of yellow cabs, which are very iconic of New York City, where the movie is set.

·         There is also heavy traffic.

1:50

The Empire State Building

·         Confirms the setting of New York City.

2:00

51^st street. Another Icon of New York City

Written by Kieran Owens

Budget

The budget for our film is very low thanks to the theme we're using, we don't need very much and what we do need we already have, the only money spent was on public transportation to get us to a particular place for filming. Costing a total of £3.10 each.