ALWAYS FOREVER

 

Opening sequence

This is the beginning of the video activity that I did with a group of students in my class. POV (point of view) shot were among the camera angles we used. We included a brief live action part with the two 'main' characters. We devised a plot, which is depicted on the tabletop by the various materials and accessories.

We showed three different examples of opening sequences filmed in in a similar 'table top' way. Using art of the title, we watched Delicatessen, 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. The main inspiration we had from that opening was the sound effects in the background, and the use of hands throughout the opening shot. We used this during the opening by using my hand with a glove on to pick up a gun, and drag it out of the shot. 

Planning

We also reviewed last years students opening sequences for inspiration, and learned about different camera angles we can use, and ways we can put credits in to make it seem natural during the opening sequence. For example, when the actor of the opening sequence comes up, it will flash up with the persons name, to show that 'this is the actor' of the film. 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 music tracks for the sound track of the opening sequence. The option for our title sequence uses the soundtrack Always Forever by the Cults. 

Preparation

We laid out all of the items used for the continuity exercise, done by Grace. We did this, and then mapped out a route to film the table. We did a Z shape to make it easier to read credits and do a smooth transition into the main art, when we panned across a magazine of a woman who went missing, and using a photo of apparently the same girl to draw attention to the viewer who it is that has gone missing, which is the mans wife.