Finlay Williamson 1986
My group consisted of Ruby 1996 and I.
We were set to follow a brief which consisted of making the titles and opening of a new fiction film (to last a maximum of two minutes). Following this structure we created a thriller/ drama film opening entitled Chain Reaction.
I took responsibility for the directing the majority of scenes in our film opening.
I took responsibility for the set design visible in the candle scene and the 'equations' shots. I planned were the placement of the candles would be on the desk and made sure I had enough to create sufficient lighting for the scene. I sourced LED light strips and because I am A-Level DT student, I used the DT Workshop to source materials to help wrap the strips around and therefore provide an even red light. I also created the sheet of equations in which the LED light strips illuminate.
I took responsibility for the editing the entirety of our film opening, using Premiere Pro. Through the editing process I faced numerous challenges, such as syncing up the speech and implementing fitting music that would help build the tension. I also broadened my experience with the software by experimenting with colour correction and effects through adjustment layers.
I designed and made the Production Company logo MIRROR STUDIOS. I designed the logo using Adobe Illustrator, in which I created two versions, one with the name and then another with just the angle square coloured green. This allowed me to bring the two version into Premier Pro, to then cut out the green square, layer it over a backdrop of rain hitting a window, then fade to the version with the name. I then added the sound of rain.
