My order:

We were then given the marks scheme which informed us on the key aspects that make a successful film opening.This is was surprising because things we did not expect would be important were in fact one of the top points and would achieve the higher marks. I then re-evaluated my decision and used the mark scheme as reference to develop my new diamond structure. This time I placed " creativity and originality" towards the bottom as opposed to beforehand where I had put it at the very top. I then began to think differently instead of using my personal outlook to shape my answer. This allowed me to explore each composite, learning more about its significance but also the overall outcome on the viewer. 

We then were shown two very different film openings of "Submarine" and "Saving Private Ryan". There approach to hook the audience are essentially an incongruous juxtaposition but they both capture our attention equally. Submarine's is very subtle and calm, almost melancholic, but on the other hand Saving private Ryan is extremely quick paced and chaotic. 

In conclusion, what effects a films performance is the very beginning, the audience can gain an insight into what the film is about and ultimately should be able to engage with the characters or setting on scene, thus watching on until the very end of the film. This is something I will need to consider when I create my own film opening sequence and ensure I base it around these key ideas to improve my mark but also the film as well. 

Updated order from looking at the Mark scheme:

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What is it?
The mise en scene is a French term meaning what is put into a scene. This may be the objects seen on the set such as: props, lighting, setting, and actors.
The mise en scene is extremely important as a way of communicating to the audience more about the setting (time and place) but also the characters.























Although many people are involved in the making of the mise en scene, the director is the one that oversees the final effect. It is the directors job to alter and position things carefully to allow for the cinematography to work in conjunction with the scene. The way it is structured is key as certain elements or the ways objects are placed in the scene could significantly affect the entire film.

Essentially the Mise en scene is everything the audience see's, such as:

• props and equipment (e.g. furniture) 
• Actors 
• Set design 
• Lighting 
• Sound (diagetic and non diagetic) 

Considering the mise en scene in my final opening scene: 

I will have to consider all aspects of mise en scene in my final opening sequence to give a sense of realism, making it more believable from the audience's perspective but also to reveal great level of detail. I must carefully think about use of colours, what props would be appropriate (if any) and most importantly what sort of music would be best. However, I am thunking of doing some sort of chase scene for my final clip so I will not have complete control over the mise en scene especially when filming in public places such as Norwich, for example. before actually filming I must check any equipment and props that will be used to convey the mise en scene, positioning them in a way that will adhere to the filming style and outcome of my work. 

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This is the final cut of my take on the Submarine opening sequence. I am fairly pleased with the outcome as I feel it replicates the original in some depth.

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Casting-

We considered many different people to play the role of Oliver Tate. However, we finally decided to cast Tom Kelleher, this is because he fits the role as he has darkish hair and is of a similar height etc. He also has a strong Norfolk accent which could make the voice over much more effective and alike to the film.

Setting-

We had many settings in mind for filming the opening sequence of Submarine. First of all, we were thinking about going to the beach because that would have been the most obvious place to go according to the fact that it is where submarine was shot. Then, we started looking at areas closer to home that would take less time to get to. For example, Whitlingham, Riverside and the Norfolk broads. After a lot of discussion and research we decided that making it look as much like the real thing as possible would not necessarily achieve the same kind of effect. Eventually, we agreed on filming at the tiffey in wymondham because it would be less time consuming and also easier to get to. Especially because it was so close to where we shot the scene in the bedroom. For our bedroom setting, we used Ollie's house as it looked similar to the one in the film, the layout was also conveniently alike so we did not have to change much around. I think it was most effective and impressive because he already had submarine figurines and planes hanging from the ceiling meaning that it reflected the life of Oliver Tate and that came across in the clips.

Costume-

In the film, the boy was wearing a navy wooly jumper and jeans so we thought Tom would look better if he wore a similar outfit. Fortunately, he was able to borrow a jumper similar to that of Oliver Tate and jeans. By wearing the same coloured jumper as the one in the film, it was incredibly effective because it gave the same kind of lighting and contrast against his skin. It also linked in with the water theme and gave a kind of blue distant feel to the shoot. We also payed close attention to the smaller details such as what he was wearing on his feet - he took his shoes of and placed them on the bed making it look even more similar to the original opening.

Filming-

All in all, it took us about two hours to complete the filming, this was due to retakes, travelling and moving objects around to get it as close to the original version as possible. For the filming, we used many different techniques effectively. For example, we did a lot of panning around the room and focusing on different objects to draw people's eyes to them. To start with, we moved objects around the room to make it look more like the room in the film. We also added some items and took some away that might ruin the effect. After that, we started thinking about different ways we could position the camera and which areas of the room would be most efficient to film. We did a couple of different shots from several parts of the bedroom and chose which ones we wanted in the editing process.

When filming Tom, we did not have to do too many retakes, this was helpful because we could get it perfect straight away. We first of all filmed from further away and then gradually zoomed in on him. In the next shot we filmed him from below- focusing in on his face gazing out of the window. We counted to three and he had to stare right into the camera on the third second.

We then went to the Tiffey in Wymondham and started on the trail. To mimic the movement of water that was used in the original opening sequence, we found several water spots. These included a waterfall from the top and the bottom giving two different types of movement and a river flowing. We could not get it any more like the original and tried to included more of the background in the water shots so that we could see the horizon. For the other scenery, we went up with hill and managed to film the wymondham abbey which looked impressive at the time we'd chosen- sunset. We also shot the old railway track and the grasslands with trees in the forestage.

When shooting the part when Oliver Tate has his back to the camera, we decided to film him on the bridge looking out on the water. It looked impressive because although he was still, you could still see the river running.

Editing-

The entire editing process took around 5-6 hours. After we had filmed, we renamed each clip which made it easier to choose which ones we wanted when it came round to editing. We spent about half an hour deciding which clips out of the many we had taken we wanted and which ones would look more effective. After that, we had to cut, lengthen and even edit the video clips that we wanted to add to the storyboard on Adobe premiere pro.

The videos were relatively easy however the writing proved quite tricky as we had to space the words out properly and use the right font etc. We also had to think of some very unique company names including " timeless studios" and "Wymondham creative IP fund".  We agreed on " Green Film Productions" for our production company name as it seemed to fit in with what we were filming. We did have a few technical difficulties along the way, for example we were trying to edit one of the clips so that it would be darker however it was unable to render and froze. We then had to move it all onto a different computer, thankfully most of the work we had done saved so we didn't have to redo much.

As well as visual effects, we inserted audio and sounds. For example, we used YouTube converter to save the song from the opening sequence onto ours. We then dragged into the audio column and it sounded great! One problem was that at first, we converted the song from the actual clip and it was slightly too short for our videos. We then came up with a solution and downloaded the entire song. This was a massive improvement due to the fact the sound was of a much better quality, it was clearer and it played for the full amount of time.

Once we'd finished and exported the video, we played around with the visual effects such as camera glare, glow and vignette. We also managed to make the clips darker so that it looked like we'd filmed it later on in the day like in the film. Especially in the bedroom, where it was quite light due to the sunlight shining. The darker effect also made the lamps look brighter and therefore added to the atmosphere of the video. We used the camera glare in the landscape shots as it created perspective and made it look more professional

Animation-







 

 





Animation appears from left side to reveal text that is slightly transparent. This lasts for 6 seconds before the next scene.

For the animation at the very beginning I used adobe after effects by following an online tutorial. Initially, it was somewhat of a challenge as the software was not one I was particularly familiar with. It was also rather time consuming, taking between 1 and 2 hours to edit and render. However, as I became more knowledgeable of the program the process became considerably easier and allowed me to focus on creating a more professional outcome. The edit consisted of adding different "compositions" which act like layers that build the animation. Within each "composition" I could separate the elements of the effect and refine things that weren't right.I also used the "timer" button to record movements of the animation, using the "preview tab" as guidance. This proved efficient and meant I could quickly recover mistakes which was critical to making the film as smooth as possible. For the sound that plays simultaneously, I downloaded the MP3 from the link given in the online tutorial as I thought it worked well with the clip itself and the quality was of high standard. 

Ultimately,  I enjoyed using After effects because it really allowed me to make a professional intro and it could handle lots of data without crashing as opposed to software like windows movie maker. I am pleased with the final cut but if I were to do it again I would perhaps have made the clip a little longer and included a fade into the next scene.

The voice over- 

For the voice speaking over the background in the opening sequence, we did have several options. In the end however we thought it would just be easier and more efficient to use Tom Kelleher as he acted the part of "Oliver Tate". First of all, we let him memorise his lines as if he'd read of a piece of paper it would not have been as convincing and fluent. He spoke into a voice recorder on a mobile device because it was less time consuming and the sound was as loud and clear as it would be in a studio. It also meant that we could simply email it and insert it into the Adobe premier pro. Toms Norfolk accent was effective as it had character and expression like the welsh accent in the film. One of the problems with using a mobile device was that we had to do a few retakes to get it to stop at the right point however that didn't last long. We easily managed to insert it into the programme when it came to editing.

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 Original:



This is the opening sequence for the film Submarine. We have recently been given the task to recreate the clip, trying to captivate a sense of its rather elegant and clever filming techniques. I really like the fact that the film is rather simple, (no expensive props or overwhelming video effects) yet it keeps the audience entertained and urges us to watch on. The beginning of the clip is the intro and sponsor. When I come to doing this myself, I will try and use after effects or premiere pro to produce a professional looking animation because I know they are reliable and relatively easy to use. Throughout the sequence, their are text stills that take up the entire screen - they conveniently advertise the associated company names and gain are attention perhaps because of the bold white font that contrasts well with the darker, blue background. This is something I can easily recreate in after effects and I will need to think carefully about the positioning of the text to make it both readable and of the style of Submarine. The actual footage are pan shots that move around the characters bedroom. It looks like this is done through the use of a tripod, twisting the camera on a level surface. The bedroom itself is rather dark and is obviously set in the nineties because of objects like the typewriter and the lack of anything modern looking. Also, things like the photographs that are stuck up around the walls really dominate the scene and make the shot more claustrophobic. It could also hint on the personality of the character ( no obvious bands or artwork are displayed - the camera does not focus on this and is trying to make it less obvious). This is maybe something I could show in my own video and try and make the setting seem more old fashioned.

For the scenes of the landscapes that are shot as stills I would really like to film some interesting shots including: one overlooking buildings, landscape with birds, shot of water and one looking from the perspective behind actor.

It is only until we get 37 seconds into the clip that there is any sound. This is strange as one would imagine the sound of the intro would want to entice the viewer. However, Submarine merely relies upon the imagery and text stills to keep us entertained in this period of time. Alternatively, Sound is gradually heard very subtly through the introduction of sounds like birds and the sea. The sound is really important here because it is immediately explaining where the setting is meant to be set (obviously rural because there are no busy, street sounds). It also makes the entire atmosphere a lot more immersive and calm almost placing us within the boys bedroom. In addition, later on in the video we hear a non diegetic sound, this being the voice over. The quality is clear and concise and plays over the scene of the boy looking out the window. We know it is non diegetic because the boy (Oliver Tate) is not moving his lips in the actual scene. This is gives a more serious intention and is easier to film because the audio can be recorded at a later date and edited in. It is often greater quality too.
The music heard towards the end is by Alex Turner, it really creates a more uplifting feel and subsequently changes the entire mood of the film. The music is also in sync with the the changes of scene which clever because it makes the imagery more consistent and it signifies the progression of scenes each time they appear.
When I come to filming, I will need to think about the audio of my clip. I will perhaps use YouTube to find the original sounds and import them into premiere pro. For the voice over I might go to the recording studio to ensure the quality is good but I could also use my phone as I have tested the quality and it seems fine.

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