Group Opening Film Idea

Group Opening Film Ideas

Group Members

Keenan Myers (Me)

Harry Garwood

Kieran Cudbertson

#1 Alchemy (My Idea)

Inspired by American Horror Story: Coven, Harry Potter & The Originals. A gritty fantasy/supernatual/horror genre opening. Our first group idea is to have a large table with a variety of Alchemy equipment laid out on the table. The theme of the film/opening is to have a magical/supernatural flare to it. As a result, the non-digetic sound will be somewhat "mystical" but at the same time have an air of tension within the music. We will not use many special effects - This is is because the idea of the film is to make the magic element seem more realistic & dark as if magic existed in real life. So, in order to capture the "realistic" essence of the "magic" in the opening; a variety of symbolic codes that are commonly associated with magic will be present in the shots (Particularly objects that are known to be used in Alchemy). A variety of pan zoom/match on action shots will take place on specific equipment on the table like potion vials, herbs, jars, pestle mortars, etc. The opening will use fill light to accentuate the objects of the table & to make the opening appear darker than other use of lighting to help tie in with the horror aspect. As the match on action shots take place, the opening credits will display in the bottom of the shot & will change according to the change of shot & item. The final shot will depict a long-shot camera angle with the protagonist (Me) dressed in a warlock-like attire. The film Title will then display.

#2 Detective (Harry's Idea)

Inspired by Gotham & Luthor. A detective opening genre. Following a protagonist (Harry) who is investigating a crime taken place in the local area. The protagonist will become the focal point of the scene with a non-diegetic monologue; giving the audience some form of context to the overall plot line of the film.

#3 Horror House (Kieran's Idea)

Inspired by The Office & Insideous. A horror/documentary opening genre. Three protagonists (Me, Harry & Kieran) are being "interviewed" about our experiences in a haunted house. 

Storyboard for final film Idea: