PLANNING CHARACTERS
The purpose of using characters in films is to help engage and create a relationship with the audience. This helps the audience become more intrigued within the film and after seeing the opening sequence it leaves them wanting more.
After discussion we have chosen to use two main characters. The stage names we have given is Amy(Ella) and Chloe(Hannah).
Amy: young girl, teenager, blond/brown, innocent and a good friend. All of these are her characteristics of the character for our film.
Chloe: Young girl, ginger innocent and has a good personality.
As you can see from these brief descriptions both of the main characters are very similar and we have done this so it creates a better relationship between the two and the audience. With two young teenage girls it can create empathy easily and make the audience feel sorry for them.
After discussion we have chosen to use two main characters. The stage names we have given is Amy(Ella) and Chloe(Hannah).
Amy: young girl, teenager, blond/brown, innocent and a good friend. All of these are her characteristics of the character for our film.
Chloe: Young girl, ginger innocent and has a good personality.
As you can see from these brief descriptions both of the main characters are very similar and we have done this so it creates a better relationship between the two and the audience. With two young teenage girls it can create empathy easily and make the audience feel sorry for them.
These two characters will create empathy and different emotions throughout so it is important that we use the right characteristics for both.
I want the audience to engage easily and keep them on the edge of their seats during the whole opening sequence. Introducing the characters in an opening sequence is vital as the audience get to know who their seeing and who they will be watching throughout the rest of the film. In our opening sequence both girls are introduced to the screen and are shown to the audience to be friends.
Although we have two main characters we do have a antagonist in our opening sequence, although the face will not be shown and only used for small amounts of the opening sequence, for example: flashes at the window and the antagonist holding the camera, to give an effect to the audience that they are watching in his eyes, building tension quickly. We will also include background charachter as throughout; e.g. Walking down the road either beside or on the other side, this will not create a relationship or any emotions to the audience but show that the setting isn't a busy place and is quiet&innocent, representing the two main charachters personalities.
Another conventional character is the antagonist. Which will also be played by Ollie, but in different scenes. The antagonist is conventional because the antagonist in our opening thriller sequence is very tall, creating a sense of dominance over other characters. Aswell as this, our antagonist is all masked, with a hidden identity, this helps to create a sense of enigma which is key to creating a successful thriller film.
Although we have two main characters we do have a antagonist in our opening sequence, although the face will not be shown and only used for small amounts of the opening sequence, for example: flashes at the window and the antagonist holding the camera, to give an effect to the audience that they are watching in his eyes, building tension quickly. We will also include background charachter as throughout; e.g. Walking down the road either beside or on the other side, this will not create a relationship or any emotions to the audience but show that the setting isn't a busy place and is quiet&innocent, representing the two main charachters personalities.
Another conventional character is the antagonist. Which will also be played by Ollie, but in different scenes. The antagonist is conventional because the antagonist in our opening thriller sequence is very tall, creating a sense of dominance over other characters. Aswell as this, our antagonist is all masked, with a hidden identity, this helps to create a sense of enigma which is key to creating a successful thriller film.
Teenagers (15+) is our target audience and then watching creates shock and easily builds a trusting relationship between the two. This is good as it intreges and the audience easier and quicker, keeping them guessing and wanting more. We think this will work as we have chosen to use young characters, instead of older women as it will be more interesting and social.
I found that planning helped towards making our characters as it helped to indivually plan who the character was, and why there rold was important. Not only this but it helped me to show which characters would not be necessary within the thriller opening sequence as the plot could have become too confusing.
I found that planning helped towards making our characters as it helped to indivually plan who the character was, and why there rold was important. Not only this but it helped me to show which characters would not be necessary within the thriller opening sequence as the plot could have become too confusing.
You have provided a basic recount of your characters, explaining what their backgrounds are and how the audience might be able to relate to them to an extent
ReplyDeleteYou need to:
1) Include pictures of your actors before, and after (in costume)
2) Make sure you say what costume your characters will wear and how this will help build their representation
3) Make sure you explain HOW AND WHY the audience will be able to build a relationship with characters (don't just say they will be able to relate to them)