
The variety of film analysis' that I completed have also helped me progress, too. The work I have done both in and out of class related to analysis has added to the development of our project, as I now thoroughly recognise more 'hows and whys' in relation to the reasons behind the camera - such as the angles of the equipment, the mise-en-scene, the reactions of the character's faces, etc... Therefore, I am able to relate this to my own work, and instead of focusing upon a simple narration, I can outline the overall feature of the shot. For example, we have decided to use red in every shot to represent the 'Rouge' title as well as be an omen towards the red hood. We also took note in the red hood, for example, as in early production we wanted one character, object or trait to stand out and be iconography for the films narrative, therefore being represented within the red cloak. We both also noted our camera shots, as we wanted each shot to be unique and representative related to the scene.

In relation to our 'Coventions of a Thriller' piece, we have tied these typical norms in within our piece. For example, we use typical flashbacks, as the change of time period is used frequently throughout - even within the opening. As our piece is unknowing and doesn't really answer any questions, our plot is left open, with the audience curious as to what is happening as well as having to work out the narrative for themselves. The piece is also told from a first-hand account, as the narrator's voice practically opens the film. However, our plot didn't fully tie in with these stereotypical norms, therefore with further research we found that our piece is in fact a psychological thriller, as more horror undertones are tied within. Thrillers usually star an all-male cast, therefore we do not tie in with this, as well as violence being unknown as the use of blood is more frequently used, rather than actual contact, making our piece ambiguous. However, psychological pieces include a 'stream of consciousness', as the narrator describes their point of view. A back-story is also included at the start, as the narrator describes sequences of the plot before the movie completelty starts, therefore including the viewer more thoroughly. The first-person also tackles typical norms, such as reality, perception and even death, therefore this being a more ideal genre label here.

In relation to our Film Noir work, our piece is suprisingly likewise. Although maybe not obvious at first watch, as the typical norm is of the use of black and white throughout (unlike ours), 'Rouge' will in fact feature some of this colour throughout some of the bizarre montages. The use of the 'femme fatale' is also hinted at, as the main female character actually dominates - as although her dreams are fixed within her head, she actually has them held within her own mind, therefore showing a female in control. On top of this, she is the lead role. Another norm is of the piece being told in retrospect, with our piece featuring many flashbacks and narratives. Although we cannot use actual actors within our piece, this film - if released - would probably be based around independent, art films, therefore featuring a little-known cast.
The use of working progressivley upon our initial ideas has helped dramatically. For example, the use of the early images and their bizarre editing helped influence us, as we plan to complete this within our editing. We have also gradually changed and altered our ideas, as we realised some parts of filming cannot be completed or we scrapped ideas due to personal dislike. However, with the help of the storyboards featuring post-it notes for us to move and express our ideas more freely; the use of a photo storyboard as well as wearing the props first hand and witnessing the sights in linear order helped us express our ideas and come to final decisions.
The help of 'to do' lists helped me list out clearly what I plan to do, as well as make mental checklists and complete the lists in order. They helped me gradually go through my pieces, as well as complete them in order.

On top of this in relation to planning, I have also explored a variety of ideas that will be used within our film. For example, the use of drawing the costumes and make-up ideas has helped me recognise what we will use visually, as well as help me change ideas and explore a range of different availabilities. This is likewise with the titles, as producing ideas and then getting help from audience research was widely appealing as well as interesting to acknowledge peoples' thoughts.
Added to this, the help of researching in depth to particular films has helped influence us, too. For example, after realising that 'Dont Look Now' is very similar to ours, I realise that we are following many of the typical film norms, which is quite reasurring. On top of this, the similarities throughout this are very useful with ours, as the red cloak and the mass amout of low key lighting throughout is very similar to ours. Added to this, the comparision of the storyline within "The Nightmare On Elm Street" is very likewise to ours, as the haunting plot to our piece also follows somebody taking over somebodies dreams. All in all, these narratives are likewise to ours, although the sharp differences make ours unique. On top of this, the montage within 'Dont Look Now' was very useful, as we realised that the use of many shots to emphasize that plot is effective. I also noted "The Ring"'s famous montage, where the use of quick graphic disullusional images is highly effective. Therefore, we have taken these ideas and will portray them within our piece, by editing images strangely and using piercing sounds alongside quick shots.
Small extras have also helped proccess my ideas and help make finalized decisions, such as the safety hazards and planning the sounds. These, all in all, will help me move along my ideas and be reflected within our work.
In finale, practically everything I have researched throughout this project has been influenced into my piece so far. Whether it being technology-wise, research into particular films or just generally enticing particular elements of other films and genres within our own, this production has been both educational and entertaining so far and highly useful towards my eventual piece through production.

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