The short fight scene in my trailer used two sword but due to health and safety, we used two blunt wooden sticks with taped handles. This will make filming the sequence a lot safer and the scene will utilises a long shot, therefore the audience will not be able to recognise that they're fighting with wooden sticks. The duck taped handles are also a safety precaution in order to stop any splinters and make it more comfortable to hold.
Main Protagonist
The main character in Aurora is a 17 year old teenagers - Nick Aries. Through mise-en-scène, we, as the audience, expect him to be wearing typical clothing which represent his age. This usually includes jeans, trainers and a jacket or hoodie. From the image above, you can see the actor is wearing dark blue jeans, trailers and a red jacket with a hoodie underneath.
Antagonist
The antagonists in Aurora wear dark clothing with no visible face. Instead, their faces are a red glowing ring which created an intimidating presence when they're about. Since using a glowing ring when filming will not be possible, I'll have to edit this is post production using visual effects. In the image above, we can see the use of the sword props which the antagonists will be using.
The dark black clothing indicate fear, violence and danger, which is what you'd expect from an antagonist.
Upload everything you have in the half-term. There should be a huge range of posts of analysis and planning to which I should be able to view to give you feedback. No good simply having drafts at this stage! We'll discuss on the first day back after half-term!
I used a combination of Cinema 4D and Adobe Premiere Pro to create this production sequence. I used Cinema 4D to create the 3D text and environment and then rendered the project at DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) 4K (4096x2160) at 24fps. From the video below, the camera which moves towards the 'Guardian Entertainment' text is the same view ad the institution camera above. I've also animated the text so that the text 'Guardian' expands horizontally and the 'Entertainment' text moves towards the camera.
After rendering the image sequence in Cinema 4D, I imported it into Adobe Premiere Pro where is finalised the production sequence. I used 'RGB Curves' to slightly alter the colour so that the test is whiter and there is more contrast between the text and background. I also added a vignette effect so that the edges are slighter darker than the centre. This is effective as it puts the focus into the centre of the shot, where the text is, rather than the outsides. In Premiere Pro, I also added some sound effects. I've layered two audio tracks as this add depth in the music and makes it sound more like what you'd expect in a production title shot.
Different film trailers need different soundtracks to relate to their genre and the mood the director is trying to express.For example,action films, will generally have a fast beat anda loudsoundtrack to link to the fast editing used in action films. The instrumentsused in the soundtracks for films and trailers can usually tell us a lot about the genre of the film. Fast and loud drums may connote an action film, a lot of snares/build ups may be a thriller or horror and a slow pace with pianos and violins may be a romance film.
For our film, we will most likely be creating a science-fiction and adventure, as this is the most favourited genre amongst our target audience. Soundtracks that are associated with these genres may contain long build ups to create tension or quick snares for suspense. Some orchestra soundtracks are often used in adventure films as they contain a multitude of instruments that keep the audience entertained during different shots in different locations.
Below are few non-copyright soundtracks that I have researched and analysis because these could potentially be used in out film trailer.
Sirius by Arc North
Sirius is a fast-paced electronic music soundtrack which links to an action and science-fiction genre. Throughout there are moments when the music if quiet and loud however the fast beat is still present. I think I will most likely not use this track because it the beat indicates an action genre whereas I’m looking for a slower paced and a more of an orchestral track to indicate a sci-fi adventure.
The Call by Mattia Cupelli
The Call by Mattia Cupelli uses starts off with a piano playing and throughout we start to hear violins and echoic bass drums. The piano keys are consistent throughout the soundtrack and along with the violin and the long lasting, echoic, drums, these make the soundtrack feel emotional. This track may suggest towards an adventure or thriller because of the use of the bass drums which add emphasis on things that may happen in a scene.
LETTING GO by Nicolai Heidlas
The piano is primarily used in LETTING GO, with the high keys acting as the beat and the low chords that play every few seconds. This combination makes the music feel sad and moving. For this reason, I will not be using this track because I will be creating a sci-fi and adventure film which needs more of an uplifting and electronic feel.
Without Limits by Ross Bugden
Starting off with calm piano chords, we are first under the impression that this is going to be a sad themed song however when the violins and drums are introduced, the soundtrack quickly changes to a happy and uplifting track. There is a fast snare midway through the track and suddenly after that point, the music suddenly becomes more energetic and joyful. I could possible use this track however the ending may be too cheerful for my film.
Parallel by Ross Bugden
Parallel is a mix between orchestra and slight electronic music. It contains bass-drums, violins and piano/percussion instruments but near the end we also hear an electronic keyboard. This soundtrack has a slightly more sad and emotional feel than an uplifting and epic feel.
Interstellar by Ross Bugden
Interstellar starts off with a slow piano then the stringed instruments stars slowly coming in. As this progresses, we start to hear drums, violins and some brass instruments being included. This orchestra music makes the soundtrack feel epic which is the sort of music that is associated with an adventure film. Nearer the end, he hear female vocals makes the sound track feel more like a sci-fi drama.
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