Film Outline

     We have been solidifying our film opening scenes and have devised an outline during class on the different steps in the film opening. The outline is more specific than the original storyboard; next class we will create an updated, more precise storyboard that is better paired with our outline.
      In our outline, we created the first five scenes of the opening, what we like to call "the buildup". In these scenes, we plan to build up the anticipation and suspense through various small details and hints that something might go wrong. Furthermore, with the use of slow, lingering shots we will focus on minute aspects of the film that may serve a more important role later on in the plot. The outline is a mix of the plot as well as shots and angles. We planned out all the scenes except the final scenes, where the antagonist will be introduced. We still are not sure where the antagonist will be situated in, and what his backstory is.
      Next week we will begin to specialize. I will focus on character development as well as plot while my groupmates will focus on mise-en-scene, shots and angles, and deeper significance of our film. However, I will continue to document our collective progress as we continue to develop our film. I am very excited as things are running smoother than expected.

In class next week, we plan on making a new storyboard, creating a shooting schedule, creating our protagonist, and renting the camera equipment for the film. I look forward to sharing this all with you in the near future.