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Sunday, 19 February 2017
Drafting Film Titles and Production Company Name
I have recently been trying to think of some potential titles for my production, as well as a relevant production company name.
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Original Cast Ideas
I have decided that due to limitations and for general efficiency reasons, I am only going to have about 2-3 characters within my production.
Benefits:
Some benefits of this change are that this will actually give these few characters more screen time and, therefore, develop their characters more, meaning the audience will feel more of a connection to the events of the film. If only two characters are used (the ghost and the living friend) then the relationship between them can be explained and shown in more depth, so as to give the audience and even deeper sense of understanding and connection. This use of two characters would also mean that the plot wont become convoluted with unnecessary scenes or plot points being created with more characters, once again, leading to an overall better understanding and a consistent viewing experience for the audience. This is personally making me lean towards this choice of two characters, since I feel like it may just be the most practical and efficient way, as well as still having an interesting effect on the plot of the film.
Disadvantages:
However, some disadvantages of this change though are that without extra characters to take up screen time, I am going to need to focus a lot more on actually having enough shots and plot to reach the targeted film length of 5 minutes. This limit on character amount also means that I will not be able to create as many character personalities and conventions that go with these, meaning there will be a slight lack of typical horror character conventions within my film.
Benefits:
Some benefits of this change are that this will actually give these few characters more screen time and, therefore, develop their characters more, meaning the audience will feel more of a connection to the events of the film. If only two characters are used (the ghost and the living friend) then the relationship between them can be explained and shown in more depth, so as to give the audience and even deeper sense of understanding and connection. This use of two characters would also mean that the plot wont become convoluted with unnecessary scenes or plot points being created with more characters, once again, leading to an overall better understanding and a consistent viewing experience for the audience. This is personally making me lean towards this choice of two characters, since I feel like it may just be the most practical and efficient way, as well as still having an interesting effect on the plot of the film.
Disadvantages:
However, some disadvantages of this change though are that without extra characters to take up screen time, I am going to need to focus a lot more on actually having enough shots and plot to reach the targeted film length of 5 minutes. This limit on character amount also means that I will not be able to create as many character personalities and conventions that go with these, meaning there will be a slight lack of typical horror character conventions within my film.
Friday, 13 January 2017
Further Topic Research
Satanic Symbols:
We are considering the use of religious and mainly satanic symbols at certain points within our film, for example we were thinking of possibly having one of these signs carved onto something.
I managed to find quite a few of symbols and signs using the website - http://www.traditioninaction.org/RevolutionPhotos/Snap/A084rcInvertdCross_4.html
I am hoping to use some of these ideas in my production. More specifically, as some sort of symbol that will be drawn or carved onto something, whether it be on the surroundings or even a character.
These are some of the areas that I found to be quite interesting and could possibly be useful within my production...
Inverted Cross of Satanic Justice
We are considering the use of religious and mainly satanic symbols at certain points within our film, for example we were thinking of possibly having one of these signs carved onto something.
I managed to find quite a few of symbols and signs using the website - http://www.traditioninaction.org/RevolutionPhotos/Snap/A084rcInvertdCross_4.html
I am hoping to use some of these ideas in my production. More specifically, as some sort of symbol that will be drawn or carved onto something, whether it be on the surroundings or even a character.
These are some of the areas that I found to be quite interesting and could possibly be useful within my production...
Sword of Power
May be seen upright or upside down with a drop of blood. Used by some Satanist's to represent light and darkness.
Udjat
or all seeing eye. One of few symbols referring to Lucifer (King of Hell), whom it is though will pass judgment. Below the eye is a tear because he mourns for those outside his influence.
Ritual Circle
Has different meanings to different groups. Protection from evil, symbolic of life cycles or completeness. Nine feet across with a smaller one inside and perhaps a pentagram drawn inside.
Inverted Cross of Satanic Justice
If found carved in the chest of a victim, it means the person was a traitor. The vertical line represents a man's presence. The horizontal line indicates eternity past and future. The arch represents the world and being inverted is a mockery of God.
Upside Down Cross
Symbolizes mockery and rejection of Jesus. Necklaces are worn by many satanist's. It can be seen on Rock singers and their album covers.
Inverted Pentagram
Symbolizes the morning star, a name Satan has taken. Used in witchcraft and occult rituals to conjure up evil spirits. Satanists use it 2 points up and pagans use it one point up. Any way it is used symbolizes evil. It matters not if two points are up or one. It matters not if it has a circle around it. It still is a symbol of Satan.
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