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Michael Rowell and I worked with Josh Howie and John Pattinson. We were asked
to create a two minute opening sequence to a film noir film including titles.
Use the tabs across the top of the blog to see my research, planning,
construction and evaluation. We took about 3-4 months to create our Sequence and we hope you Enjoy it!
Friday, 27 April 2012
Film Poster
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Monday, 23 April 2012
Two Red Dollar Script
Two Red Dollars Script and Stage Notes
Characters and actors
Tommy played by Joshua Howie
The character has heavy arms, easily angered, from a poor background. He sees crime as his only option and is easily led astray.
Joe played by John Pattinson
The character is flash and from a better background. Has ambitions to be higher up in the system. Sly and cunning.
Would rather avoid a fight. Pragmatic. The Rat played by Michael Rowell Evil and has no morals. Selfish, lacks altruism. Violent and bad tempered.
Conversation with The Rat.
Voiceover describing why he had to be killed. Shot of us walking away.
Scene 1
Joe: You got yourself a new broad Tommy?
Tommy: I’m just playing the field. Joe: regular little Joey DiMaggio over here. (to The Rat)
The Rat: (nods and smiles nervously)
Tommy: You know me hitting home runs every week.
Joe: you keep lying like that someone’s gunna put a hit out on you.
(Tommy and Joe laugh, the rat joins in but still looks nervous)
The Rat: They should be here by now.
Joe: Traffic was backed up on the interstate they should be running late anyways.
Tommy: Yeah Guidos are unreliable, just ask them for their papers then they’ll hurry the f**k up.
The Rat: I guess so. (still looks nervous and unconvinced)
The Rat starts walking down the alley way, slowly quickening his pace.
Gunshot rings out as smoke passes over shot. Cross cut between Tommy and Joe walking away, and a pan down the fence to the corpse of The Rat.
Voiceover kicks in once smoke clears:
(Tommy) It had to be done. Time is money, for us foot soldiers, we’re just swept under the table.
(Joe) Make one thing clear... you don’t f**k with the Mob. He knew what he was doing the filthy rat. It’s just business, it’s always just business.
The character has heavy arms, easily angered, from a poor background. He sees crime as his only option and is easily led astray.
Joe played by John Pattinson
The character is flash and from a better background. Has ambitions to be higher up in the system. Sly and cunning.
Would rather avoid a fight. Pragmatic. The Rat played by Michael Rowell Evil and has no morals. Selfish, lacks altruism. Violent and bad tempered.
Conversation with The Rat.
Voiceover describing why he had to be killed. Shot of us walking away.
Scene 1
Joe: You got yourself a new broad Tommy?
Tommy: I’m just playing the field. Joe: regular little Joey DiMaggio over here. (to The Rat)
The Rat: (nods and smiles nervously)
Tommy: You know me hitting home runs every week.
Joe: you keep lying like that someone’s gunna put a hit out on you.
(Tommy and Joe laugh, the rat joins in but still looks nervous)
The Rat: They should be here by now.
Joe: Traffic was backed up on the interstate they should be running late anyways.
Tommy: Yeah Guidos are unreliable, just ask them for their papers then they’ll hurry the f**k up.
The Rat: I guess so. (still looks nervous and unconvinced)
The Rat starts walking down the alley way, slowly quickening his pace.
Gunshot rings out as smoke passes over shot. Cross cut between Tommy and Joe walking away, and a pan down the fence to the corpse of The Rat.
Voiceover kicks in once smoke clears:
(Tommy) It had to be done. Time is money, for us foot soldiers, we’re just swept under the table.
(Joe) Make one thing clear... you don’t f**k with the Mob. He knew what he was doing the filthy rat. It’s just business, it’s always just business.
Friday, 20 April 2012
Friday, 30 March 2012
Hostile Intentions Preliminary Task
In this task, we followed the 180 degree rule, match on action, shot reverse shot and various camera angles.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Two Red Dollars Soundtrack Idea
This soundtrack idea was made using Cubase 5. I struggled to write this as, i am not used to sequencing blues, however i managed to get a decent sound. The only problem i had was trying to get a good saxophone sound.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Institution Logo
I made this Logo on photoshop. I made sure that I made it look old fashioned, to coincide with our media film. The use of colours and font makes our logo look like something from the noir period.
For the name of it, we used 'JMJ' this is because our group consists of John, Michael and John.
For the name of it, we used 'JMJ' this is because our group consists of John, Michael and John.
Friday, 2 March 2012
Friday, 24 February 2012
Michael Rowell in set (Recce Shots)
These pictures show Michael's character, 'The Rat', dressed in a shirt and trilby hat.
John Pattinson on Set (Recce Shots)
These screenshots were taken on set, and show Johns character, 'Joey'.
The pictures show him dressed up as a 1930's gangster-like figure.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Monday, 20 February 2012
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Treatment sheet
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This Treatment sheet shows images that have inspired our opening Sequence. These images show what things have inspired our ideas.
We are going for filming in a desolate area, and we will all be dressed in 1930's attire.
This Treatment sheet shows images that have inspired our opening Sequence. These images show what things have inspired our ideas.
We are going for filming in a desolate area, and we will all be dressed in 1930's attire.
Friday, 3 February 2012
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Coursework Deadlines
Research & Planning (20 marks) | Friday 10th February 2012
Construction (60 marks)
- Completion of filming | Wednesday 28th February 2012
- Rough Cut | Friday 2nd March 2012
- Final Cut | Friday 16th March 2012
Evaluation (20 marks) | Friday 20th April 2012
ALL deadlines must be adhered to. Failure to meet a deadline will result in referral to HoD and ST.
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