Idea for Poster design!

This is my draft drawing of my film poster for my Film trailer!

Before starting my Perliminarty task I decided to draw out a rough draft on pencil so I could see what I was working to on photoshop. Once I had complelted the draft I began to start creating my final Film poster, I was looking forward to do this becuase it will allow me to use previous photoshop techniques i had used before hand.

Hao Zheng Death Idea

This is an idea of how our main bad guy could die in our trailer. from this we would be using the camera shots used in this video like the pan, close up and medium shot. We would also be using some techniques the actors have used in this video. for example Jesse the person with the gun has been put up to the test of killing this individual for some drug baron, the intensity and tension created from what Jesse dose really changes how the audience thinks towards the actors. we as a group would like to incorporate this into our trailer to show that suspense and tension. Using this technique would help throw off the audience by believing the main character is dead, but wont be.
Filming this death will be difficult to do due to the lack of funds and equipment we have to use, but we will still be using this idea for our trailer.

Whats good about this scene is there is no blood or anyone dying, so this leaves the audience with a question and wanting them to see more. We will also be using this 'no blood, no death' technique in our trailer as we believe that it is a good way to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats wanting more.

Main trailers Music !!!!

We have reviewed a few music tracks that could be in our trailer in certain parts. Firstly we have Dusty Springfield's son of a preacher man, this song has a upbeat tempo that can seem misleading when being used in a certain way. For example in our trailer where Nathan kills Hao Zheng this could be shown as a relief to Nathan and the audience. Another clip where this song could be used in our trailer would be when Nathan is walking to the meeting to meet the other drug dealers and drug baron Hao Zheng.

 

 

 

This second song could also be used where Nathan kills Hao Zheng, but for me it doesn't quite fit in with the clip, I feel like it is unrelated to the clip we would be using seeing as Hao Zheng would be dead and wouldn't be stuck in the middle with Nathan? It could also be used when Nathan is walking to the meeting to meet the other drug dealers and drug baron Hao Zheng. But again this could seem irrelevant to the story of the trailer, and therefore wasn't gong to be our main pick for the trailer.

 

 

This track could be used for the scene where Hao Zheng dies, to help show the atmosphere the secne creates towards the audince. I do like the idea of using this track for this scene but am worried about how it will fit in with our main chosen track for the trailer the XX intro.

 

 

 

This is our main music track to our trailer, we chosen this track because of its slow and heavy beat which helps create tension for our trailer. hopefully when an audience is watching this they will be more involved in the trailer emotionally and mentally.

Identifying Gangster/Crime Trailer Music.

 

To get a better perspective of what type of music to use in our trailer, I decided to watch a very popular trailer on the genre of gangsters and crime (Reservoir Dogs. )to see what type of genre music they have used. The music we are looking for would be a laid back relaxed song which wouldn't take the audience away from what they are watching. We also want the music to almost sway the audience so they wouldn't know what to expect, giving a better overall experience to the audience. I haven't been able to blog on this before hand, therefore allowing me now to absorb its genre and picturing it in our trailer.

 

I wanted to add a few extra songs to my list of trailer music tracks. This is Feel Good inc. by the Gorillaz, this song allows the clips in its music video to be short and quick due the tempo of the song. Our film trailer will need a medium paced song, this is due to our clips being a few seconds longer than a normal clip would be. Unfortunatley this song cant be used but would have been perfect if it had a slower tempo.

Script For Chasing The Dragon

Script

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We have composed a fairly detailed script after reviewing the script for the movie "Hanna"

http://www.focusawards2011.com/workspace/hanna-screenplay.pdf

Script for Chasing the Dragon

Dimly lit room.
Fade in, slow panning medium profile shot of main character putting on his tie.
4-5 seconds, 1-2 sentences

NATHAN (MONOLOGUE)
Today is a significant day concerning my current position. I need to -

Sharp, quick cut, long shot, sitting at his kitchen table slurping coffee, background of his kitchen visible.
2 seconds, character looks vacant.
Small monologue, one sentence

NATHAN (MONOLOGUE)
- Stay focused on the task at hand.

Quick cut, medium shot, inside the house, top of the door to mid waist of character closing the door, 3 seconds.

NATHAN (MONOLOGUE)
Appear calm and collected

Outside the house, door shuts, medium close up, Nathan puts on sunglasses. SFX: wind/metal sound.
NATHAN (MONOLOGUE)
I only have one priority.

Tracking shot, chest up of Nathan walking down a street. He’s looking straight forward, while camera follows him on a tripod inside a car. Facial expression does not change, 6-7 seconds

NATHAN (MONOLOGUE)
The need to deliver has intensified recently and I can’t let anyone see me cracking under pressure.


Establishing shot, from the right, low angle of garage, shot is frozen. 1 second.
Clean cut, straight on, long shot, low angle, about 10-15 metres away, frozen shot, see character enter the shot from the left/right, and enter garage.

Inside the restaurant, straight on, medium shot, walks past camera.
3-4 seconds

From a distance, main character sitting down, looking thoughtful. 8 seconds

NATHAN(MONOLOGUE)
But that’s what this is all about. Hiding….your fears. Anxieties. Whether it’s by a fake persona. Getting drunk.

Camera zoomed in on his face, profile shot, focuses on his sunglasses. Pouring himself a glass of wine.

NATHAN (MONOLOGUE)
Taking drugs…..or deceiving people into buying them from you…..

First gangster arrives. Enzo Costa. Two female escorts approach him to take his coat and bag.

ENZO COSTA
Just the coat. Thank you.

Nathan stands to greet him. Drink still in hand.

ENZO COSTA
Nathan! My man! Early as usual I see

Freeze frame.
Enzo “The Cobra” Costa
RANK: “Vanguard” Operations Officer
Hao Zheng’s Right Hand Man.
(For monologue)

NATHAN (MONO)
Enzo Costa is the least incompetent of the group of morons I’m forced to work with.

Camera, profile shot of Nathan, feigning a cheerful smile. Extremely slowly closing in on his face.

Enzo shares similar taste with me. We even share the same taste suit, although mine looks slightly better.

NATHAN
(Smiling) You know me Enzo

ENZO
How’s things been going in Enfield? (gesture with hand, seeming curious) Word on the street is you’ve got that place locked down?

NATHAN
While (emphasis on while) maintaining my distance from those intoxicated imbeciles.

ENZO
So you’ve found a new supplier? Who is he?

NATHAN
(places drink on table, turns to face Enzo) New guy. MUCH more reliable than Derek

ENZO
My dead Nana would be more reliable than Derek, God rest her soul
NATHAN
My span of control has increased now that Derek’s gone, distribution has-

Voices heard in background. Pete Crowley arrives. Nathan’s main rival. Nathan hates him the most. Pete is snarky and arrogant. Pete is at the entrance with the 2 escorts and bouncer.

ESCORT
Bag and coat sir?

PETE
Thank you

The other escort goes to reach for Pete’s bag, in which she is harshly rebuffed

PETE
THAT. Will…be enough….thank you.

Pete makes his way to Nathan and Enzo.

PETE
Gentlemen

NATHAN AND ENZO
Afternoon, Pete

PETE
Nice and early I see. Wonderful

FREEZE FRAME
Pete “The Butcher” Crowley
RANK: “Red Pole” Enforcer.
Pete has killed 7 rival dealers within a 9 month period through decapitation. Pete is notoriously known in the south east region.

Camera zooms in on Pete’s half snarl


NATHAN (MONO)
I have grown to hate Pete more than anyone I have ever known.

Camera shows Nathan’s emotionless face

Pete is a fool, an inbred cretin with a, a blood lust, a-a nincompoop, his idiocy-

PETE
Day dreaming again Nathan? Off in your fantasy world again I suppose?

Nathan is taken aback

Eddie Goodman arrives. Small, black and eccentric gangster. Nathan has little opinion of him.

EDDIE
WHAT’S GOOD HOMES? EDDIE G UP IN THIS MOTHER

Freeze frame
Eddie “The Clown” Goodman
RANK: “White Paper Fan” Administrator
Eddie has numerous high profile contacts in and around London.

2 females escorts approach Eddie to take his bag and coat

EDDIE
Why thank you ladies! Look at dat ass, MM! Fellas, good to see ya!

NATHAN
Afternoon, Goodman

ENZO
Eddie! Great to see you. You’re looking well

EDDIE
“Well” is my great aunt after she’s taken her medication. I’m fantabulous. You seen that new place down in..

Sound fades out. Slowly pans in on Eddie engaging in conversation.

NATHAN (MONO)
Eddie Goodman is a liability to our operations. He’s loud, idiotic and despairingly careless.

Camera zooms in on Nathan looking expressionless.


NATHAN (MONO)
Eddie is not just stupid. He’s taken the art of stupidity and mastered it. Eddie couldn’t pour piss out of a boot if the instructions were written on the heel…

EDDIE
NATHAN!

NATHAN
Yes?

EDDIE
I said how’s things been with you?

NATHAN
Oh. Great. Great.

Talking. Talk dies down. The footsteps slowly grow louder and the door opens. An Asian woman walks in confidently and calmly. She nods at the bouncers and they nod back. She takes a seat at the foot of the table. Everyone stares.

Loud footsteps. The arrival of Hao Zheng. Tracking shot behind Hao Zheng, with everyone at the table in the background. Everyone stands up out of respect. Cuts to everyone standing up from a separate angle. Walks in slowly without talking and sits down. Hao Zheng raises his hand and nods, and everyone sits down. He pulls up a seat next to the Asian woman (translator).

Freeze frame
Hao Zheng
RANK: “Dragon Head” Leader
Hao Zheng is leader of the gang and the most successful drug lord in Europe.

Hao Zheng talks to the translator in Chinese.

TRANSLATOR
Hao Zheng is pleased to see all of you here.

Enthusiastic chatter (“we’re pleased to see you too” “it’s great to be here” etc.)

Hao Zheng mumbles to the translator.

TRANSLATOR
Hao Zheng’s running short on time, so let’s make this quick. You’re due to present a sample of your product.

Gangsters begin to rummage through their bags. Nathan is the first to present his product.

NATHAN
This is MY product.

People chattering, gasping. “Ooh very nice” “Look at that!” etc.

NATHAN
That’s cooked at 190 degrees. 89% pure, straight from Columbia. What do you think?

Hao Zheng talks to translator.

TRANSLATOR
Very nice.

Nathan grins widely, smug.

EDDIE G
That’s cute Cole. But it ain’t got nothin’ on mah product, bitch.
BAYUM!
Eddie puts down his product. Slightly bigger than Nathan’s. Everyone looks closer.

EDDIE G
Dat shi’ cooked at 193 degrees! 94% pure straight from Cuba! Check it.

Excited chatter. Eddie looks very smug and cocky. Hao Zheng picks up the product, raises eyebrow and nods his head.

Camera slowly zooms in on Nathan’s face. Tense music.

NATHAN (MONO)
How the hell did the clown find such a high quality product, at such short notice? I wonder how much oral* he had to perform to get that.

*change to favours if this isn’t cool

NATHAN
V-very nice.
Nathan regains his composure.
Pete begins to clap loudly and slowly, almost sarcastically. Smirking.

PETE
Nice product Eddie. Mine’s from Cuba too, although mine’s slightly different.

Everyone looks at Pete.
Focuses on Nathan and Eddie’s products. Pete puts down a much larger product, which overshadows the others.

PETE
That’s 99.4% pure. Cooked at 200 degrees. This is extracted straight from Andes Mountains in Venezuela. This sells at £120k per kilo.

Profile shot of Nathan slowly taking off his sunglasses, hands shaking.

EDDIE
DAYUM BITCH!
Whistles. Excited chatter. Hao Zheng looks serious and grabs the product. Slits it open with large knife and places some cocaine on the knife. Close up of Hao Zheng’s face. Slowly lifts knife with cocaine to his nose. Snorts slowly while moving his nose across the knife. Silence for a few seconds. Hao Zheng opens eyes widely. He grins and mutters something in Chinese.

TRANSLATOR
Hao Zheng says the product is excellent.

PETE

非常感謝。Fēicháng gǎnxiè.

HAO ZHENG (facing Nathan)
Mr Cole (smile) What do you think of your partner’s work?

NATHAN
It’s…good

HAO ZHENG
Good? These products are of a much superior quality to yours. No further comment?

NATHAN
(Bitter smile) No

HAO ZHENG
No? There’s an old Chinese proverb Nathan

NATHAN
Really?

HAO ZHENG
Jealousy is thin because it bites but never eats

NATHAN
*nods*

NATHAN (MONO)
(shouting) The audacity. Of this. This…overgrown gerbil. To humiliate ME. After I’ve been loyal to him. All this time. ME. I. Almost single handedly revived this whole business. (regaining composure) You know what….

Location! for Film trailer

Drama Studio: Our first location for our Film project is in our drama studio located in our sixth form, here is where we will be filming the main parts of the film. this is where we will be filming the scene where Hao Zheng (main character), Nathan Cole(Main character), Eddie Goodman (Main character), Pete Crowley (Main character) and Enzio Costa (Main character) have a meeting on the way they create their drugs, out of the three who was best and what will happen. This location also show how the three dealers arrive at the drug barons location (Hao Zheng), what will happen to them, whilst there and what will they do with the drugs they brought, who will take them and where they will go.
The reason we chose the drama studio is because of its wide available space we can use for our filming. Also we can used the lighting and black stage curtains that are in the room.

Sam's House:
Our second location for our film trailer is in Sam's house also known as Nathan's (Matt) house. this location is where we will be filming Nathan; getting ready to go out and meet a mysterious figure at a block of flats, drinking in his kitchening and walking from his house to the flats. The reason we chose this location was we needed a start off place our main character could begin his journey.

Town Centre Blowing Alley:

Our third and final location for our film trailer is the bowling alley at our town centre. the reason for chossing this location would be the image it gives, with the neon lights and dark surrondings help fit one of our scenes in our film trailer. This was also a good time to incoperate secruity into our trailer, by filming the actors as if they were being filmed from a real sercuirty camera with added effects to help this.

Cast Members

Cast:

Matt: - Nathan (Main Character)



Howard: - Hao Zheng (Main Character Bad Guy)

Haydn: - Pete (Nathan's arch Nemesis








Sam: - Enzio (Nathan's Best Mate)













Millie: - Female Escort (Clock Room Stewardess)








Cara: - Female Escort (Clock Room Stewardess)







Abdul: - Eddie Goodman (High End Business Man)













Jess T: - Hao Zheng 's translator (Hao Zheng's translator for six years)

First Clips!

This was the very first couple of clips we filmed and put togther to make our intro to the film trailer. This is just the clips we filmed which were put in the correct order without any monologe over the top, in future posts we will be uploading more clips with the monolodge put in.

We also have been writing the script for the trailer which is near to completeion so we can finally record Nathan's Voice and place it over our clips.

New group!

Yay,

after disaster struck we was able to take refuge with another group we have starred in, this abled us to carry on with this group and continue to work towards our A level. we will be invovled with the filming of the film intro and cast. we have been welcomed to this group and hope it will be the chance we need.

problems

Dear Moderator

 

Problems occurred within our music video, we weren't able to continue filming due to my media partner falling ill whilst filming, we couldn't carry one and wont be able to hit the deadline of the A2 media coursework. thus we have decided to drop this project.

 

We were given the option of joining another group that we have been filming in (started in) Sam's group or falling  the A level. After a long discussion myself and Howard decided to join with Sam and Abdul, we have had multiple scenes where we have contributed to their A level coursework and feel like we are able to continue with this group.

 

we will be keeping our previous work as evidence of our techniques and abilities.

Thank you

Location!

We have multiple locations for our music video the first being our music studio, which we used for the instruments being used in the music video, and placing the artists names next to the instruments. We decided on this because it shows the artists first of all and also gives a sense of professional element to the music video. Also in this environment it gives the audience a sense of the genre from this short few seconds of the video, what type of music it will be. for example electric guitar, drums and bass = rock genre.










The second location we will be using is our drama studio within our sixth form. this is where we will be filming either front man on mic or our main character in the video, doing some dance moves etc.
We decided on this spot because of its ability to be dark and mysterious which is what I can grab from the lyrics in this particular song.










Our third location we will be using for our music video is the assembly hall in sixth form this location has already got musical instruments set up on the stage therefore is a great spot to film the whole band playing if we decide to do this. We decided upon this location due to the already set up instruments and the space we have to use for the video, this allows us to be more flexible because of the space.









Our forth and final location is in Hong Kong. My media partner Howard was able to film a Hong Kong skyscraper light show, we feel adding this to our video will fit the type of music that it is (Slow Drum and Bass). We decided on this location on the basis of the light show, in most films our days have this sort of scenery with genre of slow drum and base, therefore from seeing this technique used in various media products we felt like this would be a interesting feature to place in our music video.