Sound

When I first started to think about my film I knew a good track at the beginning would be a good way to start. Not only does it create tension and draw in the audience, but as my film is based on a younger audience (16-24) I also knew a beat or track that they could relate to would be something to spark an interest in the film.

My original idea was to have music (non-diagetic) playing over everything and eventually it would change to a diegetic level playing off one of the characters phones so we would also to be able to hear the dialogue in the scene. This would have been simple and an easy way to draw the audience in an link my opening titles to my first scene.

However it is not so simple. To put a song I like in the film I would have to write to the artist or their manager for conformation that I am allowed to use the song in my film. They get so much mail they probably wouldn't read it, let alone reply. So I have to use my friends studio to make the beat myself (with help from friend).

I then have to make it perfectly in time with the final edited film so that there is continuity and a connection between the film and the song. Say that all goes to plan and I have made a successful song that works to my advantage with the film I would have to download that song onto one of my friends film and get them to play it in a re-shoot so that the beat can become diegetic. I would then have to time the junction between the diegetic and non-diagetic music perfectly or it will not flow smoothly.

The music is essential though and can also be used to create a creepy effect with the titles if the editing flows smoothly.

The idea to link diegetic and non-diegetic is shown working well in Pinapple Express.

The Music begins around 05.22 and the music becomes diegetic at 07.03.

Camera Shots and Editing Final Film

After my first attempt to edit my film and cut all my shot scenes together I have realised the effect of close up shots and that by using them you can play on time and facial expression to portray a moment, emotion or reaction the character feels. Medium shots are also good for displaying emotion and reaction, however this is more through body language.

I was also disappointed whilst looking through the second half of my filming. The first half was all good in terms of colour and camera focus. However towards the end whilst filming in the alley I realise that it's a lot darker on the computer screen then it was on the camera screen. Even with the exposure turned up and contrast edited the shots are still fuzzy and dark. This means I will have to re-shoot certain parts and shots shortly. This will be challenging as continuity in the light will be hard to maintain as we shot such a long time ago and it now gets darker later.