Whenever you hear music on an advertisement and listen to the full song, it is never as good as I have found in adverts they always use the best parts. I managed to find the music I wanted to use, the song title being "Generique". There are some parts of the song, I really dislike. The song is roughly about two minutes long, so I will only be using parts.
Sunday 30 November 2008
Sins of my Father (Music)
I want this music!
I noticed it on television. I instantly fell in love with it and did my research.
It is either
Miles Davis " Nuit sur les Champs-Elysées - Take 3 "
Miles Davis "Generique"
I noticed it on television. I instantly fell in love with it and did my research.
It is either
Miles Davis " Nuit sur les Champs-Elysées - Take 3 "
Miles Davis "Generique"
Sins of my Father
I have been thinking about my media plot non-stop since Friday's lesson. I think it would be easier if there was just one son, that way I can bring in a femme fatal as a distraction to the son.
I have also thought out what the opening to going to be. Okay so, picture this..,
The bad guys are talking between them about the father they have just killed. They are in a dark room, with one lamp overhead lit..the spinning fan, etc. They start to talk about the femme fatal, but like in a voiceover.
Also I want to introduce the family in somehow, but i have no idea how I'm going to do so.
At the end of the opening, fade to red: title (Sins of my Father)
I have also thought out what the opening to going to be. Okay so, picture this..,
The bad guys are talking between them about the father they have just killed. They are in a dark room, with one lamp overhead lit..the spinning fan, etc. They start to talk about the femme fatal, but like in a voiceover.
Also I want to introduce the family in somehow, but i have no idea how I'm going to do so.
At the end of the opening, fade to red: title (Sins of my Father)
Friday 28 November 2008
Title Sequence Ideas
I have changed my mind again.
I have NOW decided I am going to go with: "Sins of my Father" as my film title. BUT this time I actually have an idea to go with it.
A father has died, leaving a huge inheritance to his three sons and wife. However, in order to recieve this money they must for each others sins...
An element of crime is present but the film will focus on the family he has left behind, and the opening will reveal each of the sins.
I am feeling a little more confident now I have this idea. I am going to need to find a cast, and plan the opening carefully as I do not want to give away too much in the first few minutes.
I have NOW decided I am going to go with: "Sins of my Father" as my film title. BUT this time I actually have an idea to go with it.
A father has died, leaving a huge inheritance to his three sons and wife. However, in order to recieve this money they must for each others sins...
An element of crime is present but the film will focus on the family he has left behind, and the opening will reveal each of the sins.
I am feeling a little more confident now I have this idea. I am going to need to find a cast, and plan the opening carefully as I do not want to give away too much in the first few minutes.
Thursday 27 November 2008
Research Posting (Media)
Saul Bass (May 8, 1920 - April 26, 1996)
was a graphic designer & academy award- winning filmmaker. He is known for his design on animated title sequences.
I find his pieces very interesting, and I like the fact he has his own trademark in a way; LINES!
A prime example of this trademark is comic thriller 'North by Northwest'. A film by Mr Hitchcock, which he produced at MGM in 1959. There is a theme of theater and play-acting which runs throughout the film. Everyone is playing a part, no one is who they seem.
I love this everything about this tit
le sequence. From the music to the choice of colour.
The thing I love about it is the way it starts immediately. Seven seconds into the film and the lines already begin. What I love about Saul Bass is the continuity of his work. The simplicity and elegancy of the lines is outstanding. I think the music really emphasises the elegancy of the lines. To keep the audience 's attention, the lines just keep going - but for some reason it is not boring at all. You need to see Saul Bass' work to enjoy it. If you were to hear it, I don't think people would be that interested. There is something overpowering about his sequences that just grab you in and you can't turn away. The lines are just so graceful, and easy to focus on. You
don't even want to blink in case you miss something.
Another thing I quite liked about this opening is the actual title. The font is simple, and easy to read. The theme of lines still remain. Nothing has changed, it is not complicated at all and I like this.
I also love the witty arrows next to the film title.
Finally, the title sequence comes to a end. I actually LOVE this last part of the fil
m. Again such simplicity. The titles fade, and the lines now become a building. I really, really like how this is done.
I think my favourite title sequence by Bass has to be...
Vertigo 1958
A Hitchcock thriller - A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
In my opinion it is Hitchcock's most personal piece of film. He never let himself get carried away in such a sentimental choice after it. There could be a HUGE psychological background beneath it, for those who want to search for it.
You can also, of course, have a good time watching it.
I think it is safe to say together, Hitchcock and Bass are the masters of title sequences. Hitchcock always spent a lot of time on his openings. I love this opening because it features some of his trademarks i.e. - the extreme closeup of the eye, the swirling circle (like in Psycho)
Also Vertigo is one of the most glorious examples of movie music. Bernard Herrmann is beyond a doubt one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.
Inspired by Bass
Catch Me if You Can - 2002
It isn't hard to see that this title sequence has been deeply inspired by Saul Bass' work. I like how they have given it a modern edge, and also I love how they tell a story through animation. This reminded me of "North by Northwest".
"Design is thinking made visual" - Saul Bass
was a graphic designer & academy award- winning filmmaker. He is known for his design on animated title sequences.
I find his pieces very interesting, and I like the fact he has his own trademark in a way; LINES!
A prime example of this trademark is comic thriller 'North by Northwest'. A film by Mr Hitchcock, which he produced at MGM in 1959. There is a theme of theater and play-acting which runs throughout the film. Everyone is playing a part, no one is who they seem.
I love this everything about this tit
le sequence. From the music to the choice of colour.The thing I love about it is the way it starts immediately. Seven seconds into the film and the lines already begin. What I love about Saul Bass is the continuity of his work. The simplicity and elegancy of the lines is outstanding. I think the music really emphasises the elegancy of the lines. To keep the audience 's attention, the lines just keep going - but for some reason it is not boring at all. You need to see Saul Bass' work to enjoy it. If you were to hear it, I don't think people would be that interested. There is something overpowering about his sequences that just grab you in and you can't turn away. The lines are just so graceful, and easy to focus on. You
don't even want to blink in case you miss something.Another thing I quite liked about this opening is the actual title. The font is simple, and easy to read. The theme of lines still remain. Nothing has changed, it is not complicated at all and I like this.
I also love the witty arrows next to the film title.
Finally, the title sequence comes to a end. I actually LOVE this last part of the fil
m. Again such simplicity. The titles fade, and the lines now become a building. I really, really like how this is done.I think my favourite title sequence by Bass has to be...
Vertigo 1958
A Hitchcock thriller - A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
In my opinion it is Hitchcock's most personal piece of film. He never let himself get carried away in such a sentimental choice after it. There could be a HUGE psychological background beneath it, for those who want to search for it.
You can also, of course, have a good time watching it.
I think it is safe to say together, Hitchcock and Bass are the masters of title sequences. Hitchcock always spent a lot of time on his openings. I love this opening because it features some of his trademarks i.e. - the extreme closeup of the eye, the swirling circle (like in Psycho)
Also Vertigo is one of the most glorious examples of movie music. Bernard Herrmann is beyond a doubt one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.
Inspired by Bass
Catch Me if You Can - 2002
It isn't hard to see that this title sequence has been deeply inspired by Saul Bass' work. I like how they have given it a modern edge, and also I love how they tell a story through animation. This reminded me of "North by Northwest".
"Design is thinking made visual" - Saul Bass
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Opening/Title Sequence
Before I can decide on a storyline (in order to create an opening) I decided to research my title ideas.
I have also narrowed it down to two ideas:
Reeperbahn
AND/OR
Sins of my Father
Reeperbahn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reeperbahn)
A song by Tom Waits I typed it in on wikipedia:
"The Reeperbahn is a street in Hamburg's St. Pauli district, one of the two centres of Hamburg's nightlife and also the city's red-light district. In German it is also called die sündige Meile (the sinful mile)".
SIN! I think this is could be a perfect idea for a film noir opening. The name says it all! I can picture it now! A dark night, late at the redlight district, down an alleyway..I reckon this could be hard to film, but I like a challenge. All I need to do is plan carefully!
Sins of my Father (Another song by Waits)
As I am considering this song, I decided to check out the lyrics.
(http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/tom_waits/sins_of_my_father.html)
I like the idea of making a film about a son having to live and deal with the bad things his father has done, but I like Reeperbahn as a title more.
I have also narrowed it down to two ideas:
Reeperbahn
AND/OR
Sins of my Father
Reeperbahn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reeperbahn)
A song by Tom Waits I typed it in on wikipedia:
"The Reeperbahn is a street in Hamburg's St. Pauli district, one of the two centres of Hamburg's nightlife and also the city's red-light district. In German it is also called die sündige Meile (the sinful mile)".
SIN! I think this is could be a perfect idea for a film noir opening. The name says it all! I can picture it now! A dark night, late at the redlight district, down an alleyway..I reckon this could be hard to film, but I like a challenge. All I need to do is plan carefully!
Sins of my Father (Another song by Waits)
As I am considering this song, I decided to check out the lyrics.
(http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/tom_waits/sins_of_my_father.html)
I like the idea of making a film about a son having to live and deal with the bad things his father has done, but I like Reeperbahn as a title more.
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Title Sequence Brief Analysis
Welcome
I'm Tara, and I have chosen to work independently.
I am deeply inspired by Alfred Hitchcock. I would love to create a piece as amazing as his.
MY initial IDEAS;
I need to decide what the storyline is going to be. This will help when I come to think about sound and imagery. After much brainstorming I have come to a first decision. I wish to create something obscure. I'm also inspired by musician, Tom Waits. His music is odd, unique and not everyone's choice. I quite like the idea of using his song titles as an idea for my film.
POSSIBLE film TITLES;
- Sins of my Father
- Kommienezuspadt
- Dead and Lovely
- Reeperbahn
I want my film to be a crime/film-noir piece. Something like Se7en.
Se7en
Director: David Fincher
Released: 1995
This title sequence is stylistically deeply claustrophobic. The sequence doesn't give away much, but enough. There is a great deal of iconography featured in the opening. Fincher has done this to emphasise the theme that runs throughout the film. A prime example of this is when the audience are shown a flickering image of a razor blade. This makes the audience feel tense, as a weapon like this has connotations of danger, risk and death.An instinctive reaction is made within the audience. They begin to feel on edge in preparation for the rest of the film.
The constant flashes of photographs and newspaper cuttings create the feeling of danger. An impression is also starting to build up here of the character that is not yet revealed. The audience can recognise he is prepared and malicious. He cuts out the word 'God' out of a dollar. This could suggest he is religious, and perhaps America is ungodly. The film itself is about the seven deadly sins. We also hear, just before the opening comes to an end, the words: 'closer to god'. This could also suggest something about the underbelly of religion.
The opening is dominated by extreme close-ups and the micro aspects of a murderer. We are drawn into his world. I also feel that sound and cinematography both play key roles. The music is edgy, but it is the non-diagetic sounds that make the audience feel anxious.
The cinematography of the fim is hugely inspired by film noir. The colour saturation is amazing, there is a huge contrast between light and dark. This link to film noir maked the audience feel uncomfortable.
The opening sets the tone of the film. We know it is going to take us to the darker side of humanity.
The other film I looked at today is an animated feature called: 'Film Noir' !
www.filmnoirthemovie.com
I watched the trailer for it on the site above. It looks amazing! I'm quite interested in the idea of doing an animated film noir. I think it could be quite interesting and unique. I'm really looking forward to creating a double indemnity in my film.
I'm Tara, and I have chosen to work independently.
I am deeply inspired by Alfred Hitchcock. I would love to create a piece as amazing as his.
MY initial IDEAS;
I need to decide what the storyline is going to be. This will help when I come to think about sound and imagery. After much brainstorming I have come to a first decision. I wish to create something obscure. I'm also inspired by musician, Tom Waits. His music is odd, unique and not everyone's choice. I quite like the idea of using his song titles as an idea for my film.
POSSIBLE film TITLES;
- Sins of my Father
- Kommienezuspadt
- Dead and Lovely
- Reeperbahn
I want my film to be a crime/film-noir piece. Something like Se7en.
Se7en
Director: David Fincher
Released: 1995
This title sequence is stylistically deeply claustrophobic. The sequence doesn't give away much, but enough. There is a great deal of iconography featured in the opening. Fincher has done this to emphasise the theme that runs throughout the film. A prime example of this is when the audience are shown a flickering image of a razor blade. This makes the audience feel tense, as a weapon like this has connotations of danger, risk and death.
The constant flashes of photographs and newspaper cuttings create the feeling of danger. An impression is also starting to build up here of the character that is not yet revealed. The audience can recognise he is prepared and malicious. He cuts out the word 'God' out of a dollar. This could suggest he is religious, and perhaps America is ungodly. The film itself is about the seven deadly sins. We also hear, just before the opening comes to an end, the words: 'closer to god'. This could also suggest something about the underbelly of religion.
The opening is dominated by extreme close-ups and the micro aspects of a murderer. We are drawn into his world. I also feel that sound and cinematography both play key roles. The music is edgy, but it is the non-diagetic sounds that make the audience feel anxious.
The cinematography of the fim is hugely inspired by film noir. The colour saturation is amazing, there is a huge contrast between light and dark. This link to film noir maked the audience feel uncomfortable.
The opening sets the tone of the film. We know it is going to take us to the darker side of humanity.
The other film I looked at today is an animated feature called: 'Film Noir' !
www.filmnoirthemovie.com
I watched the trailer for it on the site above. It looks amazing! I'm quite interested in the idea of doing an animated film noir. I think it could be quite interesting and unique. I'm really looking forward to creating a double indemnity in my film.
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