Location Research - 1st Location
The choice of location is a key aspect in a film where some or all of the film is produced. Directors choose their locations specific to their film because they believe it creates the most realism for the audience. Verisimilitude is the biggest feature a director has to take into consideration, because their role is too make sure the film is as believable and realistic as possible, and this is what the choice of location can provide. The locations can often be iconic to the actors or directors personal life which can deliver an undermining message for the audience. The location needs to be picked carefully so that it coincides with the mise-en-scene and the plot of the film, evidently! We have taken a visit to a minimal amount of our locations which we may decide to shoot at, they have given us a rough idea of what to expect if we choose to film there, and have also helped us adapt to our film brief to make sure the maximum amount of realism is portrayed. Our choice of locations consist of landscape and rural areas so far, which don’t portray much urban locations, this links in with our plot ideas because of the expectations and realism the audience would want to experience.
First Location the Film begins with:
House of the Protagonist:
The first location we visited was the potential house of the protagonist. We would use this house as an establishing shot in the background, with the main focus being on the characters, meaning it wouldn't be displayed as much as other locations. However it is still important to the film, because it is where the journey begins, and gives the audience a rough interpretation into the vulnerable protagonists’ life, portraying a wider image and view of her. We chose this location as a possibility because it is a reasonably large property, conforming to the stereotypes of missing girls.
It also looks like an American-style house which adds to the depiction of the film because it looks like a hierarchy house which corresponds with the main character. The house is very picturesque due to the bright outlay and the greenery surrounding it. The way the drive splits off is effective because it displays wealth due to the larger acres of land.
We also agree that the positioning of the trees neighbouring the entrance of the driveway adds to they mystical and crime of the film because it shadows over the entrance, so it is very secretive. We are also hoping that the weather will be similar to the day we took these pictures because the dull and dreary weather allows the leaves and trees to add to the effectiveness of the suspension we wish to create.
This is a close up shot of the front of the house which could possibly be featured in our film, the old-fashioned style door adds to the prosperity of the house as it is surrounded by the sophisticated environment and pillars. The way the car is parked also conforms to the stereotypical conventions of a crime film because it suggests that people are in the house, creating more realism for the audience. Our plans to use this shot is when the protagonist leaves the house, the stone driveway will help us make the dietetic sound effective due to the loud noises created when running or walking on them.
Location Research - 2nd Location
These are shots from both sides of the road surrounding the establishing house, the large trees continuing down the road is conventional with our film and the choice of house. The leaf on either side of the pavement adds to the winter vibes which creates mixed emotions for the audience, helping to increase the tension. The big house displayed on the other side of the road is also effective because it fits in with the house we have chosen and the scary factor for the film as there aren't many people around due to the large separated houses, spread down the road.
Our plot of the main character going for a run would be situated in this second location. It is a very stereotypical running location due to the narrow footpath and the greenery surrounding it. It also limits the area the focus of the audience has to be on, making the film easier to follow and the framing not being too cramped or busy. The narrow footpath suggests an ally which conforms to the stereotypical views of crimes occurring down there, this fits in with our plot of the protagonist being taken. The leaves scattered on the floor helps add to the wintry vibes being presented, suggesting a warmer feeling, which is controversial to the plot, making the film more exciting and unexpected. The path is just straight, so the direction helps increase the tension because the audience won’t know what’s round the corner.
The pathway is situated off of a main road, so it helps add to the audience least expecting what may occur. However if we choose this location for one of the scenes then we could surprise the audience by not creating any enigmas in this situation due to the main road being nearby, making it unrealistic if anything was too happen. However filming the runner running up this pathway from the main road helps the scenes locations differentiate from one another so more is understood and it is clear she is in a secluded location.
Despite this location being incredibly scenic and picturesque, I think it is too open for our plot due to the pathway being too wide; this decreases the scare factor and tension we wish to create. The gaps in between the trees disperse the light, making it a brighter and warmer place to be. Even though there are still plenty of trees covering the edges, I don’t believe it would be suitable for our film. I think it would work well in a romantic film.
Location Research - Remaining Potential Locations
Large areas for the abduction:
Here are our other shots of locations which we took. They are ones which we though may be suitable however the other locations outweigh the pros to the cons. They are still a possibility and still fight in with our plot.
We are still going to consider these locations as they all fit in with the criteria, however we think that the other locations are more scenic and have a greater film value feel towards them.
House of the Protagonist:
The first location we visited was the potential house of the protagonist. We would use this house as an establishing shot in the background, with the main focus being on the characters, meaning it wouldn't be displayed as much as other locations. However it is still important to the film, because it is where the journey begins, and gives the audience a rough interpretation into the vulnerable protagonists’ life, portraying a wider image and view of her. We chose this location as a possibility because it is a reasonably large property, conforming to the stereotypes of missing girls. It also looks like an American-style house which adds to the depiction of the film because it looks like a hierarchy house which corresponds with the main character. The house is very picturesque due to the bright outlay and the greenery surrounding it. The way the drive splits off is effective because it displays wealth due to the larger acres of land.
We also agree that the positioning of the trees neighbouring the entrance of the driveway adds to they mystical and crime of the film because it shadows over the entrance, so it is very secretive. We are also hoping that the weather will be similar to the day we took these pictures because the dull and dreary weather allows the leaves and trees to add to the effectiveness of the suspension we wish to create.
This is a close up shot of the front of the house which could possibly be featured in our film, the old-fashioned style door adds to the prosperity of the house as it is surrounded by the sophisticated environment and pillars. The way the car is parked also conforms to the stereotypical conventions of a crime film because it suggests that people are in the house, creating more realism for the audience. Our plans to use this shot is when the protagonist leaves the house, the stone driveway will help us make the dietetic sound effective due to the loud noises created when running or walking on them.
This is a close up shot of the front of the house which could possibly be featured in our film, the old-fashioned style door adds to the prosperity of the house as it is surrounded by the sophisticated environment and pillars. The way the car is parked also conforms to the stereotypical conventions of a crime film because it suggests that people are in the house, creating more realism for the audience. Our plans to use this shot is when the protagonist leaves the house, the stone driveway will help us make the dietetic sound effective due to the loud noises created when running or walking on them.
Location Research - 2nd Location
These are shots from both sides of the road surrounding the establishing house, the large trees continuing down the road is conventional with our film and the choice of house. The leaf on either side of the pavement adds to the winter vibes which creates mixed emotions for the audience, helping to increase the tension. The big house displayed on the other side of the road is also effective because it fits in with the house we have chosen and the scary factor for the film as there aren't many people around due to the large separated houses, spread down the road.
Our plot of the main character going for a run would be situated in this second location. It is a very stereotypical running location due to the narrow footpath and the greenery surrounding it. It also limits the area the focus of the audience has to be on, making the film easier to follow and the framing not being too cramped or busy. The narrow footpath suggests an ally which conforms to the stereotypical views of crimes occurring down there, this fits in with our plot of the protagonist being taken. The leaves scattered on the floor helps add to the wintry vibes being presented, suggesting a warmer feeling, which is controversial to the plot, making the film more exciting and unexpected. The path is just straight, so the direction helps increase the tension because the audience won’t know what’s round the corner.
The pathway is situated off of a main road, so it helps add to the audience least expecting what may occur. However if we choose this location for one of the scenes then we could surprise the audience by not creating any enigmas in this situation due to the main road being nearby, making it unrealistic if anything was too happen. However filming the runner running up this pathway from the main road helps the scenes locations differentiate from one another so more is understood and it is clear she is in a secluded location.
Despite this location being incredibly scenic and picturesque, I think it is too open for our plot due to the pathway being too wide; this decreases the scare factor and tension we wish to create. The gaps in between the trees disperse the light, making it a brighter and warmer place to be. Even though there are still plenty of trees covering the edges, I don’t believe it would be suitable for our film. I think it would work well in a romantic film.
Location Research - Remaining Potential Locations
Large areas for the abduction:
The large green area isn't a vital part of the film because the audience will only see green grass; however this location we found was seen as iconic and suitable due to the drooping trees and the wooden gate. The grass still fits in with confined areas, creating larger pressure. The shot over the gate would work really well when filming because it allows the audience to view what is happening in the background over the daunting but traditional gate, which could allow the audience to watch the action from a different perspective. It also helps us too vary the shot types and angles, making it more interesting to watch.
Here are our other shots of locations which we took. They are ones which we though may be suitable however the other locations outweigh the pros to the cons. They are still a possibility and still fight in with our plot.
We are still going to consider these locations as they all fit in with the criteria, however we think that the other locations are more scenic and have a greater film value feel towards them.
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