Mood board

I made my mood board with intension to keep the colour scheme all the same and similar to how I want the final product of my film to look, as this is a dull and greyscale colour which fits into the conventions associated with a post apocalyptic movie.

Post apocalyptic target audience

There can be various Audiences for films of this genre as there are many sub-genres that fit into this genre, for example: horror apocalyptic,










































Sci-fi apocalyptic,




































Comedy apocalyptic.






this means that there is many different target audiences that fit into the whole genre that is "post apocalyptic".


One thing that is certain is that youths probably below that age of 14 are not the main aim that films aim these genre's at. this is a the genre is quite dull in its conventions, and will usually contain something that isn't suitable for the viewing of children, for example, swearing, gore, frightening sights, that film companies don't want children, to see.


Another probability is that people of the older generation will not be attracted to films of this genre. This is as they are more usually relaxed and therefore this is something that people from ages 60-80 wouldn't enjoy. The film genre is fairly new and so, the older generation are appealed to films of different genres and would probably be reluctant to go and see a film of this "post apocalyptic" genre.


This leaves me to say that the main target audiences of these types of genre is usually older teens and adults (18-45). This is due to the content being more appealing to this demographic due to the dark themes and violence ,which occurs in almost post apocalyptic films, they are also aimed more at  males due to their nature, and so is more appealing to them.


And from this research I conclude that my main target audience I am going to aim my film opening at is male Teens and adults (18-45).

Planning of film sound

In the first section of my opening there will be slow, panning establishing shot of the 'earth' the show desolation that has occurred. I am planning on incorporating a voice over, to describe the plot and reveal to the audience what has been going on in the shots. for example in this clip from the Shawshank redemption, there is very minimal diegetic sounds an the scene. all the sounds come from Red (Morgan Freeman) giving a voice over to explain the situation.

I will then Move to all the diegetic sounds coming from the shots so that it is believable and maybe add a piece of music quietly in the background to give the shots more depth and create tension. for the final shot music will be the main area of aim, this is to give the shot a feel of achievement as If they have just successfully evaded someone and are now heading home more relaxed. it also make it have a feel of epicness and make the viewers want to carry on watching. for example this opening combines music and diegetic sounds to create effect, and finishes music heavy.




Planning of lighting

I planned my lighting for the day of filming by using the weather forecast. as I was shooting outside I could only use the natural light from the day on that particular day.


it happened that the light was perfect on the day... there was mist and it was very dull, but still light enough to get effective shots, which meant I wouldn't have to edit extensively after filming, but it still looked good naturally.

 

As you can see, on the day of filming, the lighting was light enough for thes shots to be seen, but the mist created an airy effect, that fits in with conventions that arrise from films in the post-apocalyptic genre.  

 

Another example of the foggy weather on the day creates a very effective feel.

 

The script

In my opening I am aiming to keep the dialogue in my opening at a minimum to reflect on what's going on in the scene. however I will add some dialogue to make the opening flow better and also reveal some of the plot so that the audience isn't left unclear about what they are watching.

 

if neccesary the script can be extended to fit the time period of the opening, this will more than likly happen on the day of filming as my animatic is not quite long enough-minus the dialogue.

 

Weather forecast

Date of filming plan=15th-16th November.


Ideal conditions for the filming of my film would be a grey scale overcast with clouds to create a dull effect, and to make it easier when it comes to editing. also I need as little wind as possible, in order to film the aerial shot, so they are as stable as possible.


Weather forecast.

if this weather forecast is accurate, filming on the 15th will be perfect conditions, it has the slowest wind speed from the week, and there isnt any rain planned to fall on that day.

filming on the weekend gives me the biggest time window to gather the shots, as we are in winter and light leaves us very early, and my shots need to be filmed in the day, the clouds will create a duller, sadder feel.

Recce shots of filming locations

I have chosen the location of Where I shall be doing my filming. this location offers a lot of flexibility to a variety of shots, and also looks great to fit in with conventions that arise from movies in the post apocalyptic genre. I chose this location as it was basically set up straight away to start shooting, no editing of the location is needed to make it look great.


Images

The grafitti and concrete walls make the location look very derelict, and fit with the convention from post apocalyptic films. this wall will create a very airy feel that is ascoisiated with these opening scenes.

This area is good for a panning shot at the start of the scene as the overgrown look gives it an airy feel and sets the scene.

this pipe will be the main location to where I will be filming as this is where the two main protagonists will take refuge in when they are running from the enemy.

this looks effective as it looks somewhat destroyed as if certain event have happened, which is what my aim for the set to look like.

this part of the location in my opinion is the most effective of them all. it is a wide location wich means I can add nice looking wide angled shots. the overgrown shrub also make the scene looks like it has been  a long time since it has been used, therefore making the audience believe even more that they are in a post apocalyptic environment.