Planning my opening.

My planned idea for my opening:



5 different girls
10 seconds flash - split into showing twice
= roughly a minute

1 boy
rape / murder
blood handpritns on shirt
plans on white boards/murder boards

Actors

Who to use:

Zara Nimmo
Georgie Bigwood
Emma Conway
Megan Yeabsley
Jolie Sharpe
Adam Harrison?



Why I am using them:

I am using those girls written above, as they are my closest friends and thus i can rely on them to produce an excellent opening. Furthermore, they all have an 'innocent' look about them which adds sympathy for the situation that they will be in, in the opening.

I am using Adam as the rapist and murder because i did drama GCSE with him and he is very talented at drama and thus will make the opening realistic.

Who im using for what character and location:

Zara Nimmo - Woods = murdered.
Georgie Bigwood - Alley = kidnapped.
Emma Conway - Shower = raped.
Megan Yeabsley - Bed = raped.
Jolie Sharpe - Pool = sexually touched.
Adam Harisson - all locations = rapist, ,murderer and kidnapper

Location scouting

Location Planning

Different location for each person

Locations:

Pool - filmed by a go pro under water or through the glass panel
Bed - at home or at school
Shower - at school on the third floor as it is old looking
Alley - when it's dark at school or in central london
Woods - in the back of my garden
Backup option is: On the grass - either in my garden or at school.

What time will they be filmed?

Pool - timing is not relevant as the tiles are black.
Bed - timing is not relevant as there are blinds.
Shower - past 9 o'clock as there are windows.
Alley - past 9 o'clock so its dark, realistic and thus more scary
Woods - past 9 o'clock so its dark and thus more scary.
On the grass - past 9 o'clock so its dark and thus more scary.

Pictures that have inspired me for my locations'

Research into my potential target audience

For my target audience, I went round my school asking girl's and boy's, students and teachers the following questions:

What's your favourite thriller?

What makes you like thrillers?

What's your favourite type of thriller?

Who do you like watching thrillers with?

What's your favourite type of film, e.g romantic, comedy etc. 

I will use the information that's presented in the video below for my opening.

Film classification guidelines

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• What is the BBFC?
• British board of film classification
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• "It is important that the BBFC’s classification standards are in line with what the public expects and that its decisions take account of what the public finds acceptable at each age category."
  Therefore every 4-5 years, the BBFC carries out a major public consultation exercise to find out what the public thinks about the age rating of films and videos before they are released and whether the BBFC’s classification standards meet public concerns.

  The BBFC adjusts its standards and criteria in response to any changes in public attitudes.

  There are two key principles, laid out in the Guidelines, under which we operate:

  • to protect children and vulnerable adults from potentially harmful or otherwise unsuitable content
  • to empower consumers, particularly parents and those with responsibility for children, to make informed viewing decisions.
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• What are the ratings?
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  Suitable for all  
• A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over, although it is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. U films should be set within a positive framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

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• Parental guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

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  Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over

The 12A rating is only used for films shown in cinemas.

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  Video release suitable for 12 years and over
• Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

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• Suitable only for 15 years and over

15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video work.

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  Suitable only for adults

No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video work. Adults should be free to choose their own entertainment

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  Adults works for licensed premises only
• The R18 category is a special and legally-restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18 video works may not be supplied by mail order.

Art of the title

Austin Powers

The opening title sequence for the third Austin Powers film is an action-packed explosion of choreography, comedy, and celebrity. Within 5 seconds of the opening commencing it tells us the location - 'somewhere in Utah', which immediately shows its a comedy as the location in itself is laughable as its far from precise. 20 seconds in fires had been shot and action had already taken place, showing that the film is also an action film. Alongside the action, the titles are introduced, 'new line cinema presents.' In addition to this tense music is in the background to emphasise again, more tension.

Additional titles introduced:

1.57 tom cruise becomes evident

2.17 Gwenth Patrow appears

2.51 Kevin Spacey as Dr Evil

These 3 titles are significant as all 3 actors are huge names and are very highly regarded in the acting industry. Dr evil, is also significant as it reveals that in the plot line there is an evil character. 

Lawrence of Arabia 

  

Opens to tense, dark music, giving us an idea of the genre of the film. After 15 seconds it tell us its a Sam Spigel and David Lean production, two very well known producers. After 25 seconds the music uplifts as they introduce the well known actors that will be starring in the film, such as, Anthony Quinn. Until 1:56 the titles are shown. Things like, producers, camera men, makeup team etc are shown. The next 7 seconds which are also the last 7 seconds of the opening show a man getting on a motor bike and driving off. 
This opening, for me isn't as interesting as, for example, Austin Powers because all the titles are shown at the beginning instead of the end, meaning you have to watch them. This could also be seen as a positive though, as it gives the team of the film the congratulations they deserve. 

Background and other information: 

The opening scene of director David Lean’s 1962 epic Lawrence of Arabia is the end for its titular character, acting both as prologue and epilogue. Moments after the main title sequence concludes and the final credit fades, T.E. Lawrence (Peter O’Toole) is killed in a motorcycle crash on a quiet road in South West England. Lawrence’s death is the viewer’s introduction to the decorated British Army officer and controversial hero of The Great War — a figure whose exploits and global accolades would seem to preclude such an inglorious fate.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

"The joy is in the details. And there is no shortage of detail in the bombastic, toe-tapping opening to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." - Art of the title

The first 8 seconds are action. The first thing we see in the film is a monster running towards an octopus. This is before any titles or anything, thus immediately grabbing the audiences attention. After 8 seconds, it is introduced as a marvel production, thus creating high expectations, as marvel is known for its excellent productions. Following 10 seconds later, happy and bright music starts called 'Mr Bluesky', with bright colours running alongside the music. While action is going on, walking next to baby Groot (who is played by Vin Diesel) the actors are being portrayed on screen, e.g Chris Pratt. While the titles are being shown, dialogue starts, which ultimately makes it more interesting for the audience. This same setup carries on for another 3 minutes, after that the titles disappear and the film starts.

The following screenshots are to show the titles with a change of background:

8 seconds - Studio identification
First title shown
Impactful background as very bright
Main feature is the main character in the film - 'Groot'


13 seconds - Directors film
Same background as above


20 seconds - Film title
Film introduced
Very bold so it stands out

 

28 seconds - Cast/voices introduced
Different colours used but similar set up and the first two


37 seconds - Star credits
Same as above


42 seconds - Star credits
Change of colours


46 seconds - Star credits
Fire in the background
Lots of action

2 minutes 44 seconds - Production credits
Similar to first few screenshots

What I took from this/what I may use/inspired me for my opening:

• The film name being in bold characters influences my film name to be portrayed in a similar way as its very bold.
• Bright colours as its eye gripping for the viewers.
• Action in the background so its interesting for the viewers, instead of just names appearing on a screen which could be seen as boring.
• Use depth image.

Goldeneye

From the first notes of the synthesizer in the opening gun barrel sequence, a sense of smooth suspense takes hold. The barrel sequence is familiar and yet different. Shinier than before. Brighter, faster, and on the move. Its target as always is James Bond, but this is 007 as we’d never seen him before.
The first 5 seconds are pure action of a plane flying over a pit of fire. After 5 seconds, spy music starts. 12 second on, the titles start. Instead of showing the titles by themselves, against a black screen. The titles are shown with spy references running alongside them, such as nude girls next to when 'GoldenEye is introduced. The titles then carry on with different shapes behind them and different spy orientated things until the last 2 seconds where a car speeds on a road.

11 seconds - Producer
Colours match titles - visually interesting


21 seconds - Author
Yellow writing with black screen


25 seconds - Film title
Film name is intoduced
Fire in the back - danger?


32 seconds - Star credits
Same colours
Human dancers added - makes it more intresting


59 seconds - Star credits
Change in colours but similar scenario of big objects and washed out colours.


1 minute 19 seconds - Production credits
Bright to dull - maybe how the film goes?
Forebodes - interesting for audience as it makes them question the film and what it will be like.


1 minute 37 seconds - Production credits
First face seen after over a minute and a half- but only half of it - forebodes danger again


2 minute 22 seconds - Production credits
Back to big objects and washed out colours


2 minute 45 seconds - Production credits
Eye introduced


2 minute 47 seconds - Director
Titles end with eye closing

What I took from this/what I may use/inspired me for my opening:

• abstract images such as giant shoes as its different, and thus suggests the film will be different which is always a good thing.
• Zoomed images such as the eye make it virtually interesting and slightly scary.
• Titles to match the background as its visually satisfying.
• Keep a consistent theme.
• End the titles with something similar to an eye closing as its very bold.

The boy in the striped pyjamas

'MIRIMAX' - 0:11

'HEYDAY FILMS' - 0:23

'Mirimax Films Presents' - 0:49
'In Association With BBC Films' - 0:51
'A HEYDAY Films Production' - 0:53
'A Film By Mark Herman' - 0:57
'The Boy In The Striped Pajamas' - 1:05
'Vera Farmiga' - 1:08
'David Thewlis' - 1:11
'Rupert Friend' - 1:17
'David Hayman' - 1:41
'ASA Butterfield Jack Scanlon Amber Beattie' - 1:53
'Sheila Hancock Richard Johnson' - 1:59
'Casting By Leo Davis Pippa Hall' - 2:03
'Costume Designer Natalie Ward' - 2:09
'Music Composed By James Horner' - 2:19
'Edited By Michael Ellis A.C.E.' - 2:22
'Production Designer Martin Childs' - 2:28
'Director Of Photography Benoit Delhomme, AFC' 2:34
'Line Producer Mary Richards' - 2:37
'Co-Producer Rosie Alison' - 2:40
'Executive Producers Mark Herman Christine Langan' - 2:49
'Based On 'The Boy In The Striped Pajamas' By John Boyne' - 2:58
'Produced By David Heyman' - 3:01
'Written For The Screen And Directed By Mark Herman' - 3:04