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Representation
Representation plays a huge part in postmodern films because it shows the audience what genre the film is and it adds to the storyline. In our teaser trailer we have tried to portray different groups by using power.
There are primarily two different groups that we have got within the trailer; they are the government and a group of secret agents. We wanted to portray the group of secret agents positively and as “Heroes” and we have done this mainly through mise-en-scene. The costumes that we have given to each of the secret agents are very similar; they are black suits which show that they have power and authority. The representation of agents and their jobs were magnified when we put the characters into a high profile setting like London. This would show the audience that they are important and play a big part within the film.
The agents would obviously need an enemy and we decided that a government based plot would work well with our film ‘Conspiracies’. To represent the government as enemies was going to be quite tough but we have shown them as enemies by using a character representing the government to kill off the agents. This character is also shown as a ‘villain’ in our biggest and most powerful scene where the secret agent gets tortured. We have also represented the government in a negative way by shooting a talking scene between the agents outside a major government building- the houses of parliament.
I believe that we represented each of the groups clearly and in a way that shows the genre and storyline.
There are primarily two different groups that we have got within the trailer; they are the government and a group of secret agents. We wanted to portray the group of secret agents positively and as “Heroes” and we have done this mainly through mise-en-scene. The costumes that we have given to each of the secret agents are very similar; they are black suits which show that they have power and authority. The representation of agents and their jobs were magnified when we put the characters into a high profile setting like London. This would show the audience that they are important and play a big part within the film.
The agents would obviously need an enemy and we decided that a government based plot would work well with our film ‘Conspiracies’. To represent the government as enemies was going to be quite tough but we have shown them as enemies by using a character representing the government to kill off the agents. This character is also shown as a ‘villain’ in our biggest and most powerful scene where the secret agent gets tortured. We have also represented the government in a negative way by shooting a talking scene between the agents outside a major government building- the houses of parliament.
I believe that we represented each of the groups clearly and in a way that shows the genre and storyline.
Mise-en-Scene
Costumes-
Agent Morris (Sam Morris)
Agent Morris (Sam Morris)
- While in hiding- Casual clothes like t-shirt and jeans/shorts
- When he reappears- In a full suit and tie (Black), ocassionally wearing sunglasses, and shoes
He wears clothes like this because it shows he is in business, and the suit makes him look smart and not out of place. Also this is a stereotypical view of an undercover secret agent. The shades are worn because it shows that he has a hidden identity.
Assassin (Joe)- Black suit and tie with a long coat and shades
All of these clothes together make him mysterious because you can never see what is behind the shades, and the suit and coat makes him look like he is on a mission. Also this is a stereotypical view of what an assassin would look like because of the dark colours and suit.
Other Agent (Steven Bourner)- In a normal black suit with a different coloured tie, wearing smart shoes as well
- When assasinated he is wearing the same clothes but without the jacket/blazer, tie is scruffy or off
He wearing this because the suit shows that he is at a funeral and he doesn't look out of place. But he isn't wearing his jacket and his tie when he is assasinated because this shows that he isn't expecting it and he is in his own home.
The Boss
- He will also be in a smart suit and maybe a smart coat
He will be wearing this because he is the leader of the assasins and has to look the part. This is what a leader/boss would be wearing because it is very formal.
Lighting-
The lighting is going to vary throughout the teaser trailer because there are many different shots. The main scene in the teaser trailer is the part where Agent Morris gets tortured, as this is going to be an intense scene, low key lighting will be required. However, at the start of the trailer where the funeral is taking place, the lighting will be natural becuase it is outside; we are hoping for a miserable day though so that the shot suits what is happening.
Many other shots in the trailer involve low key lighting but we are going to be adding light to it so that there is emphasis on a certain person. Because we have a varied amount of shots, there is going to be a lot of variance and the lighting will be different throughout the trailer.
Props-
As we are creating an action teaser trailer we have looked at the conventions used for this genre, therefore we will need to include certain props that show it is an action genre:
- Weapons (Guns, knives etc- especially used in the torture scene)
- Fake blood (Also for the torture scene)
- Sunglasses (Used by the assassins to add mystery to who they are)
- Briefcase/bags
These are the main props that we will be using becuase they will signify that it is an action genre and they will all enhance our teaser trailer by making it look more realistic.
Locations
Possible locations that we have looked at:
London- The city is iconic with great scenery and is easily recognisable for the audience if they are seeing something they know, so they are drawn into the trailer
Royal observatory- An Important place that can be linked with the storyline with the meridian time line, can link a plot in with this
HMS Belfast- Another iconic place to film, a shot on here will link in very well with our specific genre
Houses of parliament- GOVERNMENT- a shot here will also link in well because we are doing a government based plot
London Bridge- Iconic once again
Buckingham Palace- also iconic, the queens home
Monument of great fire of London – a shot from the top of there would be an amazing attribute to the trailer
Tower Bridge- another iconic location, pulled off well for our last production
Stonehenge - Mysterious place. A potential asset to our production
Southend/Brighton pier- Brighton a better option possibly.
Football ground e.g. Emirates stadium, Wembley- Could have a scene there
Thames river boat tours- Could have a fight scene on here to make it as real as possible
Joes’ garage (the torture chamber) – The setting for the torture scene, looks very realistic
Iconic sights possibly go international- If there is a chance to go abroad we’re going to do it
After looking at all of the options above we think that Joes' garage is the best place to host the tortue scene as it has all the characteristics that we want for this scene. Also we are going to use shots of London as our 'Big Shots' which attract the audiences attention, we have found lots of places to use for this which also tie into the storyline.
London- The city is iconic with great scenery and is easily recognisable for the audience if they are seeing something they know, so they are drawn into the trailer
Royal observatory- An Important place that can be linked with the storyline with the meridian time line, can link a plot in with this
HMS Belfast- Another iconic place to film, a shot on here will link in very well with our specific genre
Houses of parliament- GOVERNMENT- a shot here will also link in well because we are doing a government based plot
London Bridge- Iconic once again
Buckingham Palace- also iconic, the queens home
Monument of great fire of London – a shot from the top of there would be an amazing attribute to the trailer
Tower Bridge- another iconic location, pulled off well for our last production
Stonehenge - Mysterious place. A potential asset to our production
Southend/Brighton pier- Brighton a better option possibly.
Football ground e.g. Emirates stadium, Wembley- Could have a scene there
Thames river boat tours- Could have a fight scene on here to make it as real as possible
Joes’ garage (the torture chamber) – The setting for the torture scene, looks very realistic
Iconic sights possibly go international- If there is a chance to go abroad we’re going to do it
After looking at all of the options above we think that Joes' garage is the best place to host the tortue scene as it has all the characteristics that we want for this scene. Also we are going to use shots of London as our 'Big Shots' which attract the audiences attention, we have found lots of places to use for this which also tie into the storyline.
Shooting Script
1) Starts off with Morris faking death, shots of hearses, funeral stuff etc. “Long shot” of hearse. Start with colour in shot and then when the hearse is in front of the camera, the colour changes too black and white- signifying Morris’ death.
2) Flashes between other shots, which are also in black and white, shows Morris in talks with the two people who helped him fake his death, handshakes (close up) etc
3) The two people are targeted and shots show them getting killed by assassins. Close up of weapon on each kill, and then both people shown dead. Assassins face is covered and has hidden identity.
4) Morris is shown “returning to life” after friends are dead. Morris in normal clothes then changing to suit to show that he’s back in business.
5) Morris with folder, and inside is the two targets. Close up of their pictures. Shot of Morris determined and going for revenge
6) Assassin captures Morris and interrogates him (torture). Shots of Morris tied up in a chair. Assassin has his weapons. In a dark room. Close up and two shot of the scene where he gets beaten.
7) Morris shown in an office with the master/leader who wants him dead. Low key lighting and tense music. Titles shown, weapons hidden away but shown in the shots to show the intent of the two people
8) Ends there so that the audience is left with a cliff-hanger and still don’t know what will happen.
2) Flashes between other shots, which are also in black and white, shows Morris in talks with the two people who helped him fake his death, handshakes (close up) etc
3) The two people are targeted and shots show them getting killed by assassins. Close up of weapon on each kill, and then both people shown dead. Assassins face is covered and has hidden identity.
4) Morris is shown “returning to life” after friends are dead. Morris in normal clothes then changing to suit to show that he’s back in business.
5) Morris with folder, and inside is the two targets. Close up of their pictures. Shot of Morris determined and going for revenge
6) Assassin captures Morris and interrogates him (torture). Shots of Morris tied up in a chair. Assassin has his weapons. In a dark room. Close up and two shot of the scene where he gets beaten.
7) Morris shown in an office with the master/leader who wants him dead. Low key lighting and tense music. Titles shown, weapons hidden away but shown in the shots to show the intent of the two people
8) Ends there so that the audience is left with a cliff-hanger and still don’t know what will happen.
Shot List
- Long shot of hearse going up the road
- Mid shot of Steve in suit
- Titles saying why Morris faked his death
-Close up shot of hearse- when it stops, picture changes to black and white
- Close up of Steve on phone to someone saying he’s dead
- Flashes to the next shot
- Steve killed- shot of the assassination
- Flashes to the next shot
- Next person dies who knows about it
- Titles explaining what happened
- Morris appears outside high profile place in London e.g. walking out from behind the guards at Buckingham Palace- Long shot going to mid shot then to close up. Looks over Morris’ shoulder and has the pictures of the targets
- Flashes to next scene
- Long shot/two shot of Morris tied up by one of the targets
- Extreme close up of Morris’ face, bit of blood
- Close up of weapons in the hands of the target
- All the shots flashing to add tension
- Flashes to the next scene
- Close up of Morris with revenge on his face
- Over the shoulder shot of Morris with the leader in the background
- Close up of face of the leader
- Mid shot of Steve in suit
- Titles saying why Morris faked his death
-Close up shot of hearse- when it stops, picture changes to black and white
- Close up of Steve on phone to someone saying he’s dead
- Flashes to the next shot
- Steve killed- shot of the assassination
- Flashes to the next shot
- Next person dies who knows about it
- Titles explaining what happened
- Morris appears outside high profile place in London e.g. walking out from behind the guards at Buckingham Palace- Long shot going to mid shot then to close up. Looks over Morris’ shoulder and has the pictures of the targets
- Flashes to next scene
- Long shot/two shot of Morris tied up by one of the targets
- Extreme close up of Morris’ face, bit of blood
- Close up of weapons in the hands of the target
- All the shots flashing to add tension
- Flashes to the next scene
- Close up of Morris with revenge on his face
- Over the shoulder shot of Morris with the leader in the background
- Close up of face of the leader
Storyline
A secret undercover agent (Sam Morris) has been forced to fake his death in order to hide from his enemies, a group of private assasins. The group is lead by someone only known as 'The Boss'. Only two people knew and helped Agent Morris to fake his death, and they are being hunted by the group of assasins now that Agent Morris is dead. Their greatest assasin (Joe), is given the task of going to kill the two people who knew.
Once they have been killed Agent Morris must return in order to defeat the assasins once and for all. When he comes out of hiding he immediately goes looking for them. But while out checking the leads he has been given, he gets captured by them and taken to their secret hideaway where he gets interrogated.
After cleverly escaping from their lair, he is fueled with revenge after the deaths of his friends and follows up on another lead to go and find 'The Boss'. After he finds where 'The Boss' is, he goes into his office only to find him standing there, waiting for him.
Once they have been killed Agent Morris must return in order to defeat the assasins once and for all. When he comes out of hiding he immediately goes looking for them. But while out checking the leads he has been given, he gets captured by them and taken to their secret hideaway where he gets interrogated.
After cleverly escaping from their lair, he is fueled with revenge after the deaths of his friends and follows up on another lead to go and find 'The Boss'. After he finds where 'The Boss' is, he goes into his office only to find him standing there, waiting for him.
Welcome to our blog
We are Shotg8 Productionz and we are responding to the brief by deciding to produce an action teaser trailer. We have come to this decision because we had a successful action/comedy based opening sequence last year and we feel that we can recreate the conventions of the action trailers that we researched.
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