I realized we shouldn't simply worry about the future ( but instead plan ahead like crazy so that our project will turn out how we want it to. Thus, in this blog post I will be organizing the details that will go into our film opening:
- Casting: Lexi and I have agreed from the start of the project that scouting an actor/actress to represent our protagonist would cause more stress than necessary. We decided that I will fulfill the role of the main character (the musician) and my dad is going to play the role of the father.
- Costume Design: After considering ways that the costume and makeup design could reflect the tone of the film or convey/foreshadow the main conflict, I decided that the character should be wearing clothes that reflect her status as a modern young musician. Since there will be two different settings (the park scene and montage sequence), I will have to choose two different outfits to promote the illusion that they were filmed at separate times.
- Title Sequence: First we need a title!!! I've considered suggestions from friends such as "To Be Heard" and "The Sound of Music" (LOL) but I definitely have to run all the ideas by my partner Lexi before we make a final decision...(to be continued). Anyway, regardless of the movie's title, we have to think about where the placement of the title is going to be. Perhaps this is a job for after filming and during the editing phase.
- Equipment: Although the camera quality on a newer iPhone is exceptional, Lexi and I have agreed that we prefer the crisper quality of my sister's Samsung camera and will be using it on Tuesday when we begin filming.