Idea development

 Idea development


My original idea in this piece of film was actually pretty similar to the one that is finalized. I had it mentally set out after I got my ideas organised on paper in the first few days, so I was decently prepared with what was to come in the next few weeks - storyboards, dope sheets and various essays on responsibilities and research. 

Although I didn't change much, the majority of the things I did change were all on a realistic level with the ident, such as camera shots - were they possible? I needed to think more realistically, so I changed a few 'birds-eye view' styled shots to ones that were more achievable, like basic aerial and over-the-shoulder shots to take it's place. 

Another idea developed in this project was the props. Ironically, I did the opposite of the camera angles here; thought about it too much, so I lazily chose the easiest way out of the screenplay section. The original objects under the plates were miniature Italian masks, blood and a knife (along with the unchangeable 'Horror' logo). As my thought process moved along this section of the course, I realized that I could do much better, and replaced these props with actual cow organs and pig feet. They weren't even as much hassle as I expected - a local butcher got us the lot (3 gory pieces for about £1.50) quickly and easily. 

Music was also a development in my ident. At first I thought that I was going to use various classical music to put an eerie feel on the animation, pieces like Bach's 5th and Tchaikovsky's overtures could sound really creepy if I used it well. I eventually stumbled across a YouTube page full of ambient, almost haunting sounds that the owner of the page made himself. After a single message, he agreed to let me use one of his independent pieces as a soundtrack to my ident.

Another idea development in the ident preparation was the location of the actual ident itself - I had originally planned to book an expensive restaurant out after closing time in order to film, but after research into this I realized that costs were going to be a major issue. The owners were also very wary of me being there when they're not. I then looked into my family friend's diner, a fish and chip shop. Although I needed to then alter the scenery slightly, it was perfect. She gave us the shop for free, and just told us to come when the shop closed for the night. This was great, because we didn't disturb business as we filmed at 11pm and it didn't cost a bomb.