Just like I said, I’d planned to be back Wednesday (today), so here I am. Today is also valentine’s day!! I procrastinated pretty much since I woke up, usually I don’t, but school was optional so I went out and forgot I had planned to write up my blog. Now, I am on my way to my championship basketball game, so what better time to write out my findings than now? I've researched 2 specific opening film clips for my genre. Anyways, let’s get into it.
The first opening film I watched was the one for "It", directed by Andres Muschietti. The scene opens with a wide shot of a quiet suburban street, quickly tilting down from the sky to a little boy in a yellow coat, establishing a sense of normalcy before the terror begins. As the camera pans, I catch glimpses of unsettling details—a red balloon floating ominously, a storm drain, and the yellow paper boat that streams across the street at a very fast pace—an early indication of the horrors to come. The use of several long shots to show that the little boy, Georgie, is by himself with no one around indicates that he's all alone, so whatever is to come there's nobody to help. I really like the strategy of focusing on only one character and highlighting the distinction between Georgie being outdoors alone by himself in the pouring rain while everyone else is closed up inside their home. This is somewhat the kind of approach I plan to take. The use of low-key lighting and shadows throughout the whole clip creates a sense of foreboding, heightening the tension and instilling a feeling of unease in the audience. The subtle sound of Georgie laughing as he chases the paper boat, contrasts with the silence that follows, adding to the suspense and anticipation. This also establishes that the boy doesn't fear anything, as he carelessly runs around the street. The scene reaches its climax as Georgie encounters Pennywise the Clown, culminating in a shocking and unexpected twist that makes the audience question, what will happen to Georgie after his encounter with Pennywise (the clown), will he escape unharmed or otherwise?
In "A Quiet Place," the opening begins with the Abbott family walking along a train track, in a straight, arranged line. The film also opens with a stark reminder of the importance of silence in this dystopian world, as the family navigates their environment with utmost caution. The backpacks and amount of heavy looking bags they all carry, symbolizes that they don't live in one place, they are constantly moving and walking long distances. Certain closeups are utilized, such as the stripped, dirty feet and the numerous cutbacks of the shocked faces as the little boys toy airplane makes noise. These shots are employed to show the lifestyle the family is living through, but also how such small noises have huge impacts. I absolutely love the idea of this film, it sparks me with unique thoughts of what I can do to make my clip as engaging as possible. As I just mentioned with the little boys toy airplane, the absence of traditional dialogue is compensated by meticulous sound design, which heightens the tension and amplifies the impact of every sound, no matter how faint. The scene reaches its climax as the boys toy sets off a noise, alerting the family, as they know they're about to encounter one of the creatures. So the question is, did the boy survive? Most importantly, how will the Abbott family navigate the dangers of their world while maintaining their vow of silence?
Having analyzed these two film introductions has improved my understanding of how to structure my own. Without a doubt, "It" will serve as a source of inspiration for the initial image of the tilt, which is a descent from the top of the home. Considering that my story will be about a stalked deaf woman, I believe that scene will require a bit more visual imagery to convey that the protagonist resides in a remote area, far from any other residences. I like the idea of having a dark, eerie setting, so I will film most of the video around sunset, as the night darkens. The choice of not having any characters talking, in a quiet place, gave me the idea of having my main character deaf. The noises coming from the environmental aspect, gives the film a more interesting view, as if you are living through the characters life. I aim for the introduction to establish the protagonist as leading a contented, routine, and well-structured life, devoid of any challenges associated with her/his way of living. I don't want to have many actors in my film, I want to limit as many as I can so things don't overload (about 3 or 4 people).
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