Editing

I’ve done the majority of the editing at this point and I’m not disappointed. I was worried that the shots taken weren’t enough despite practically filming everything twice. I’m well aware that none of my cameras hold a candle to a DSLR or even an AC-80 (which I have experience from in the TV club/class) but the shots were fairly decent. I’ll probably go more in-depth with my CCR but I’m not disgusted by my creation; in fact, I might be proud. 

I’m not praising it as my greatest art piece but I’m confident that this is a fair representation of the skills I’ve been taught in Media Studies AS. 

After hours of keying, cropping, and cutting in Davinci Resolve all I have left is to officially decide my music. In all honesty, I’ve been avoiding talking and adding official labels about the music because I wasn’t sure if the voiceover and the diegetic sound from the environment would be enough. I wanted to get a feel as to where this is going in order to pick which music I will officially implement into the final product. I have a bias towards one of the songs but I want to check its royalty-free guidelines before I wholeheartedly commit to using this music. I’ll be sure to let you know. Until next time!!! :)

Filming

Today I filmed all that I planned to. Needless to say, not everything was particularly flawless which is what I expected going into this project on my own. In all honesty, my shots that had to be set up with a tripod were absolute poop!!! But I can’t give myself all the credit, the timing of my family and the time of day were all contributing factors to the disaster shoot. The whole reason I chose my backyard was to have a controlled area but alas my naivete knows no bounds; my family recently decided on the morning of my shooting to move the trampoline in my backyard. Moving it so close to the hammock stole away my vision of a beautiful longshot of my backyard which would cut multiple times to move in on my character, establishing their lively environment. 

It wasn’t a total bust. I was later able to enlist the help of my sister to hold the camera. Being a novice with a camera, I had to be incredibly specific on how I wanted these shots to be. And even with proper guidance filming wasn’t without problems; my other sister and rambunctious puppy made sure of that. One with the desire to be a part of everything and the other who just wants to eat. I predict that there will be a lot of sound being cut out. 

    For the shots I mentioned earlier, the visuals only offer footage for my attempted set up at the beginning and provided some beautiful diegetic sound for the outside; the birds must’ve been having a concert. 

Things seem to be on track! Until next time! :)

Storyboard Pt. II

Continuing the storyboard:

Storyboard Pt. I

So as promised in the first part of the Storyboard of course a lot of these images will not be what’s in the opening but it’s more like conceptual visuals. 

Screenplay

Here is my screenplay as scheduled on the chart. Now I won’t do any more talking (typing?) than necessary so let’s just jump right in:

Opening Scene Tomatoes

[Tight Shot from High Angle]

A tomato is placed on a cutting board. 

VO Begins The fruit of a plant is the carrier of the seed. The seed: new life. 

A hand goes off-screen returning with a large butcher knife.

-Black Screen- [Fade in] Credits

VO Continues To be eaten for another to survive. That’s how it works. A life for a life. An eye for an eye. An arm for ahead.

A knife is guided to rub the tomato (almost sensually) with the hand steadying it.

-Black Screen- [Fade in] Credits

 VO Continues Fruits are naturally bright.  Enticing. Juicy. It is fate that the fruit is consumed; it’s their purpose. And the job of a predator is to consume the fruit; after all, it is their desire. 

Then the cut of the tomato right down the middle (swift chop). 

Slicing continues choosing a half (slice horizontal). Continue slicing until small pieces. 

Dice remaining bits 

[Wide-Establishing Shot of Backyard] 

[Wide Shot of Marlyn on a hammmock]

[Closeup of Marlyn’s face]Her face is stoic, reflective.

[Over the Shoulder of her writing]

[Extreme Closeup] Marlyn’s eyes look up to the camera.

-Black Screen-[Fade-in] Title of Movie 

Script for VO (voiceover)

Abiding by the schedule here is the script for the VO:

VO: The fruit of a plant is the carrier of the seed. The seed: new life. 

[Pause]

VO: Fruits are naturally bright.  Enticing. Juicy. It is fate that the fruit is consumed; it’s their purpose. And the job of a predator is to consume the fruit; after all, it is their desire. 

VO: To be eaten for another to survive. That’s how it works. A life for a life. An eye for an eye. An arm for ahead. 

Of course, this is just a piece that will be incorporated into the screenplay which will explain the overlay of the VO and the visuals that accompany it. This is the only spoken part that will be heard in the opening and will probably be heard with the quiet fade-in of one of the pieces I selected in previous posts. I hope to figure out which piece by tomorrow. Until next time! :)

Final Stretch

The time I plan to film is becoming even closer and the final parts of pre-production will need to be completed. I’m going to layout the official plan for the next couple of days leading to filming; so stay tuned!

Tuesday	Script for VO
Wednesday	Screen Play
Thursday	Storyboard Pt. I
Friday	Storyboard Pt. II

The schedule above is a rough schedule I have to leave the weekend open for the filming. I split the storyboard because it should take up a good chunk of the blog page and I don’t want to overload anybody. If time permits me I would like to reflect before I have to go out to film but there is no guarantee considering how time-consuming the trip will be for this break. Either way, I plan to be productive and maintaining the themes throughout the written parts of the script and screenplay.  Until next time! :)

Genre and Preparation

   During my classes introduction to the CCR or Creative Review focuses on the genre is very important as well as its conventions and how you are going to break them. I'm eager to represent the thriller genre because it is overlooked or misinterpreted as horror when thrillers are known to play a viewer's interest and anticipation. 

    To prepare for the CCR and just to make the concept easier to look at I organized to help me organize my thoughts. Again using a favorite tool of mine as a genre-organizer: Canva.

Beginning of Spring Break

 With the beginning of Spring Break being in full swing in a normal situation, I’d have plenty of time but I do not. Per (strong) suggestion from my guardian I will be traveling throughout the state visiting colleges. With a constant change in scenery and the majority of the props at home, I’ve ruled out the possibility of moving the filming to another place.

Just because I’m on break doesn’t mean I won’t have to work I plan to work on the more specific tools to have before filming: scripting, storyboarding, and editing. In a later post, I’ll go into depth on the plans for achieving these final steps before actually filming. I also want to reflect on all the preparation I’ve done so far. I hope with all the traveling I will have to do that I will still have enough time to relax and focus on my mental health. Until next time!!! :)

Moodboards for Marlyn

Using Canva I created some mood boards for my character Marlyn that highlight the color scheme and major themes in the opening.

Sound Samples Pt.ll

As promised I’ve returned with more samples for sound. I’ve decided it wouldn’t hurt to compile some diegetic sounds in case the scene called for it. In-depth I mean to prepare to capture whatever my filming doesn’t capture-as they say it’s better to be prepared now than sorry later.

First thing first, *Knife Sounds* with the crucial motif of killing signified in the beginning by the cutting of the tomato its vital that I have this. Again the filming, will hopefully, pick it up but should the slicing be too quiet or not heard at all this will come in handy. To begin the search I headed to my favorite place to find anything I want: Youtube. As per usual it did not disappoint with so many different compilations of Copyright-free knife sounds. And the knife to flesh title of course matches up with the theme of it being the tool to cause death. With such a large variety in one place, I almost don’t want to look anywhere else. For now, I’ll accept this and I will expand on it later if need be.

    

    The next resource for Copyright-free was recommended to me in class; it’s called CHOSIC.com. The website has a vast degree of different songs that can fit many different genres. Covering lots of genres but not a thriller; the closest I could get to the genre is between Mystery and Horror. In both sections, I found a song that has an eerie but oddly calming (maybe only to me) named: Come Play with Me. A lot of the others are very intense and don’t really match the energy of hidden darkness that I want to convey.

The Final Touches and Changes?

As the due date for the opening nears I’ve made a point to finalize my props, costumes, and settings. Thus I’ve selected my ‘stage’ for the writing of the character. And to show the finality of it I have pictures to demonstrate:

Here I have the tree where Marlyn will be (minus the blue tarp), unfortunately, an unforeseen addition has been added to the midst. Unexpectedly my mother brought back a hammock from her travels in hopes of giving my family another place to rest; this can add a new element to the production as well as complicate it. 

Add to it by providing alternative camera angles that may make the shot more interactive, and add to aesthetics. Complicated because filming by myself is near impossible at the height that the hammock is on the tree. I do have my family group at my disposal though and I may have to (begrudgingly) enlist their help. 

But I have another site that would work just as fitting for my needs. And it is this one:

Granted it's not nearly as engaging as my original idea and the updated one. Until next time! :)

Sound & Samples Pt.I

The voice-over I plan to do is going to be the only sound before the use of thematic sound to promote the idea of life and its fragility. This sound will probably be the cutting of the fruit. I expect my sound to be diegetic, filmed along with the footage. If need be I could make foley sound for everything I don’t get when I film. 

Music, similar to ‘Gone Girl,’ comes after the bone-chilling voiceover which adds the perfect blend of eeriness as tight shots are taken of the surrounding landmarks. I want the music to have a building-up feeling to it, almost like a Shepard tone, to make the audience more suspenseful with the pretense of something coming suggested by the music. Now with limited talent and no skill in composing music the best way for me to get this music is through the beloved and hated crutch of the world: the internet. More specifically youtube, where I can easily type in traits of a noncopyrighted music piece to find, listen to, and download. 

Doing just that I typed: “build up copyright free music” into the search bar of youtube. And as a child of the internet only could, within seconds thousands of options had appeared and my search began. The first one I listened to definitely had the build-up I was looking for but the bass throughout the track was so strong and bold. I felt that it might be too much for a thriller like the one I’m teasing; it was akin to a movie about superheroes. Like anything I mention on here, it’s always a possibility but for the aforementioned reasons, I doubt it.

After scrolling a bit under the same string of words I found a teetering option. Teetering, because it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for but I found it to fit the bill of ‘bone-chilling.’ This piece is eerie but calm and doesn’t have as heightened energy as a piece with a Sheperd’s Tone. Oddly enough this is very similar to ‘Gone Girl’ but more sinister; I’m all for it.

I’ll probably continue my search in another post but until another day. Au Revoir!

Themes Motifs and things to focus on

As mentioned in the last post I discussed themes centered around the vibrancy of life in comparison to fruit. The voiceover would be heavy with this, comparing the two as if they were the same thing. 

To explain this theme I refer to Marlyn’s character profile where I stated that Marlyn will be struggling with ‘her teetering will to dominate over others and do things simply because she can.’ This domination that she craves would be rewarded to her by killing someone, according to her sibling in a mental asylum. Other than her own damaged conscience the only other sibling that acts as a moral compass is her second-eldest sister; who acts as a moral compass and active pacifist in the remains of their family. I almost didn’t want to mention her complex background but it’s needed to justify my actions in making Marlyn’s motives.

To explain the actual comparison I want to acknowledge the usually bright colors that fruits adorn in hopes of being consumed to fertilize and spread the seed. Purposely making themselves lush and lively in hopes of attracting a predator's attention and even during consumption offers an addictive taste that makes avid eaters of those who try them. This vulnerable and attractive state of fruits is synonymous with a human’s way of life and the natural need to call predators in is unavoidable. 

In the last post, I mentioned the possible use of a syringe this could also foreshadow the method used to do the deed Marlyn struggles with. I digress, I planned to use an apple or tomato; both being fruits perfect for representing life. Apple easily equates to life-based on the popular depiction from the Bible as well as just the staple for most fruits in popularity. A tomato on the other hand isn’t as weighty in terms of symbolism, I solely chose this fruit because of its red color and the matching juices that can depict blood. This depiction of blood is the perfect unsettling and eye-catching feature that not only serves a purpose in the story but as a symbol. The syringe is for the addition of ‘blood’ so that the effect is as powerful as I want it to be. I’m still debating on whether this syringe will be used and what further testing will be recorded.

Scouting, Actors, and other Technicalities

As time passes the due date for the project becomes even closer so have my plans for the actual filming of this movie opening. While in the process of mapping out the storyboard and actual shot composition for the shoot, I’ve decided to discuss other technicalities that set limitations. 

First of all the environment needs to be controllable, legal, and flexible for what’s going to occur in the shot. Because of Covid-19 options are limited and for the safety of myself and everyone involved. The perfect spot for a mundane scene would be my own backyard: not only can I control the influx of people but filming with my lack of hu-manpower.

The way that the majority of filming will have to take place is by setting up my camera beforehand. This is because I don’t have anyone else to work with; I do have access to my family group. Although I have my family-group I’d prefer to use them if a dynamic shot that requires movement is absolutely necessary, each member has their own stipulations, habits, and features that may hinder my productivity. 

To backflip off that, I will probably star as Marlyn, who is the only person that will be seen in the movie opening. This is what I originally planned and I mentioned not using the members of my family-group but there is one member who could be of aid. In retrospect, it would probably be easier to just employ her but like me, she has her own schedule; she will be kept in mind as a candidate. 

Props. This is one of the main concerns in developing mise-en-scene and the tone for the rest of the story. A theme I will discuss and elaborate on is life and its vibrancy, easily a fruit came to mind of the perfect tool to explain this. I won’t go in-depth in this post but I will in a later post. Another prop is a notebook that will be used to show Marlyn’s escape through the simplicity of drawing or writing; writing, because I have no talent in the former. Another would be a knife and possibly a syringe; the syringe will be argued about in a later post as it may provide more on the themes I want to portray. And finally, a cutting board that can provide the bridging sound that can create a tempo for the audience to hang onto similar to a clock ticking.  

See you in the next post!

Character and Costume

     In the short time span that I am given, I have to convey the unstable mentality that makes the foundation for the eventual-off-the-deep-end-serial-killer. Because the first shot will probably be something simple, showing a mundane or simple task that is slightly off the costume of the main character. First thing first, as great as it is to type out-main character-and-soon-to-be-serial-killer a name is needed to make it easier to identify; I’ve decided on Marlyn. 

So the bane of Marlyn’s mind will be her teetering will to dominate over others and do things simply because she can. These thoughts are the staple through which she has had to live by for the past fifteen years, courtesy of her father: an abusive man who found pleasure in tormenting his kids. Having recently been taken into custody by Child Protective Services she battles with her own trauma and what’s left of her family begins to crumble. 

From her story, the use of simple but alluring hobbies, concepts, and style that became her escape is something that can be capitalized on in the opening. But today I’ll focus on costume design; which needs to convey her mental state. Through a costume design with colors yellow and gray which represent insanity and uncertainty.  Another color that may prove useful is the color that may symbolize life and death; red. Which would further help select the props needed to reiterate the theme.

Techniques

 The techniques I plan to use for the opening with this idea are inspired by different traits found during my research. One of these traits that I will be taking inspiration from the opening of Gone Girl; in my research, I spoke of the eerie feel the editing, music, and voiceover makes. I want to create a similar concept with the credits appearing on screen, voiceover, and shots. The other opening trait that I plan to take traits from is 13 Reason’s Why where the story itself, in a way, is the beginning of the end; to elaborate the story itself picks up from the ended life of Hannah Baker with a voiceover that we later learn is a recording she made before she passed and the story begins with the reactions of the people she has left behind. 

The techniques used in both of these openings are worth replicating, to an extent, in hopes of giving my project the best possible outcome. For the credits which will come first if I did a black screen for each major name before moving the other names to be in the upper and lower thirds. The use of synchronous sound in both openings may be something to replicate depending on where I decide to shoot the main character living life before their serial killer days.

Final Idea

     If you’ve read the title you can probably guess what this post will be about: my final idea. After wresting with all the different ideas I had, the victor is going to be a psychological thriller featuring a ‘normal girl’ turn into a renowned serial killer. 

With the two-minute slot for this ‘film,’ I’m going to pull a Shakespeare and somewhat start with the end. By this, I mean to have something that clues the audience as to where the story ends up; with the main character choosing to be a serial killer. Realistically speaking the only reason why I wouldn’t choose to end the story with the main character being caught is that it would be impossible for me to do this with a budget of $0.

A way I can begin with the end without being too pricey would be by having the now-serial-killer-main character in a voiceover that displays the mentality that will be given to them later on. This would engage the viewers as they try to correlate the visual stimulus to what they are hearing. 

Speaking of visuals I want to eventually show the before-the-ending-main character that would be followed throughout the movie but it would probably be safer to put this at the ending. Before that, though I would like to incorporate an eerie and symbolic sequence that will give foreshadowing and thought-inducing reactions from the audience. Maybe slicing fruit or the eating of an apple all the way to its core or the eating of a flower. All of these can symbolize the life that would be snuffed out (like a candle being blown out) throughout the character’s journey.

Before I prepare for actual filming I want to document my strategy for the storyboard and the ‘how and why’ I will make specific creative decisions.

Brainstorming Genre and Ideas for a story Pt IV

    So after the long wait here are some new ideas! These are after reviewing the research I did on the drama and thriller genre as well as taking the advice from the sources offered to me by my school.

    Idea #1 is the evolution of a ‘normal’ girl to a famed serial killer; a good way to start this idea would be a 13 Reason’s Why situation. Start from the ending of something else, it might be problematic in the future to create a scene where the main character would be interrogated but the possibility of an allusion to killing through shadows and lighting techniques there can be a ‘these are the logs of (this character’s name) aka the karma killer.’ 

    Idea #2 would be more of a comedy/ coming of age genre where a germaphobe has to take care of a dog in hopes of managing their germaphobia. Considering the time period we are in it would be somewhat relatable and be a funny premise that shouldn’t be too hard to film. 

    So far these ideas are being added as possibilities until I’m approved by my teacher. Both offer their own challenges but I’m hoping that these ideas are still plausible. If these ideas do end up being in the running then I may go in depth to study more about comedy and drama hybrids. Until next time!

Brainstorming Genre and Ideas for a story Pt llI

    I’ve been brainstorming more on different ideas that are easier to convey. To explain, in class we had to watch a TED talk of one of the cofounders of Pixar. There were many useful tips that he brought up but the ones that made me want to rethink my options were these: “Make me care” and “Show wonder.” I’ve thought that with the ideas that I have the ‘wonder’ may not be displayed enough to ‘make people care.’        

     To combat this I was thinking for the “The dying protagonist” there could be a scene of all the reasons why they didn’t want to die; if I added quick cuts of peaceful and happy moments with a voice-over by the protagonist as they are dying. I’d hope to tap into the audience’s feeling of desperation and the will to live; to make it more interesting maybe the reason why they want to live that may not be simply wanting to survive.

     For the “Grieving protagonist with an imaginary friend” I could maybe spice it up by once again using the flashback method to display happier times but I worry this may be too cheesy. And although this may not be the best solution, a possibility could be the use of a voice-over that gives the audience an insight into what the character is thinking.     

    Finally for the “Cookie Cutter Coming of Age,” this idea probably won’t change much but a voice-over once again pertaining to the idea of connecting with the audience that way. Another idea could be just a simple interaction with another person(actor) just demonstrating playful banter. 

         Not only was the video helpful but the research on different openings with similar genres to the ideas mentioned have also been a big help but I’ll probably have to express my new ideas in the next post. Looking forward to it!!

Research on the Openings Pt 2

Continuation from my last post; on the samples for the genres I was looking for.

Genre	Case Studies
Drama/Coming of age	Moonlight (2016) By Barry Jenkins Observations: Rather than a piece from a score there is a radio quality sound:” Every N*gger is a Star,” appearing before the first shot is taken and within the first 2 min there are no opening credits Shot Composition: The scene starts with the shot of a car where a man steps out follows him as he walks to two other men. This is a master shot that doesn’t stop until he sees some kids run through the street; then it cuts to a handheld-tracking shot of a boy being chased. Analysis: The very beginning of the film starts with a black screen where there is some asynchronous beach water sounds that slowly overlap with the song with radio quality sets the scene. The master shot with the sporadic movements not only keeps the audience focused on who’s in front of the camera. Through the scene, we are shown the community as well as the conditions of their neighborhood that set the scene for the story. I think the lack of credits, in the beginning, makes this artistic decision force the audience to focus on what is being shown.
Drama series	13 Reasons Why (2017) By Brian Yorkey Observation: Music with vocals, and close-ups on characters to catch emotion; no opening credits Shot Composition: Starts with a close-up of a picture of Hannah Baker that zooms out to an out-of-focus shot to focus on a boy. Cut to a shot of Hannah Baker before transition that shows that she's not there. Over the shoulder shot of him looking at people’s reactions to Hannah Baker’s memorial. Medium to another over the shoulder of him looking at the memorial as he moves closer. Then we have multiple medium shots that follow the conversation between the two boys, before ending on a close-up on the first boy’s face. Analysis: This is different from a movie but the way that they go about preparing the story for the viewer. The use of slow-motion for everyone else but the first boy calls attention to him and the difference in attitude between the normal students and him. As well as starting the story from the end in a sense; the ending of something else. As well as the interactions that can’t be deduced by context clues and force the viewer to keep watching.
Drama	Akeelah and the Bee (2006) By Doug Atchison Observation: There are a lot of panning shots that usually go in the order of left consequentially and then right. The title screen coincides with the beat of the music. Shot Composition: A pan to the right, a pan to the left, then two still shots, followed by more left and right pans of the suburbs and the environment. Cut to a closeup of Akeelah, fade into more pans to the right showing the school before going to an over-the-shoulder shot of the teacher handing out tests. Before beginning a shot to shot featuring different angles during the conversation between Akeelah and her teacher. Analysis: The editing of the title to match up with the music makes for an engaging and fun introduction. The voiceover done by Akeelah helps set the stage for her goals and her situation.

Research on the Openings Pt 1

I mentioned some of these thriller movies in my last post; I watched them and compiled a quick observation analysis and focus on technique.

Genre	Case Studies
Thriller/horror	Psycho (1960)  by Alfred Hitchcock Observations: The score for the opening is intense and suspenseful, the opening credits the stand-alone majority of them having transitions that have to do with lines before the following shot composition begins Shot composition: There is an establishing shot of a city that eventually cuts to a shot that zooms into an open window then panning to the right to reveal a laying woman on a bed being stood over by a man. Cut to a nightstand that shows an unfinished lunch cut to a medium shot of the man standing straight up and the woman lifting her shoulders and face to fit into the lower bars of the shot followed by the shot tilting to follow the man who sits down on the bed to face the weapon. Analysis: The majority of the opening is done without footage from any characters but is carried by the fantastic score that not only foreshadows the suspense later on in the film. I also noticed that the linear transitions for the credits and the title are fast-paced matching the heightened tone of the score. Additionally once the credits have rolled and actual footage is played there are also easier texts that establish time, date, and where the story is taking place (that's over the establishing shot). There is an awkward cut during the attempt to zoom into the window where it becomes a different window.
Thriller/Horror	The silence of the Lambs (1990) By Jonathan Demme Observations: The score begins before the first shot which is soon followed by the asynchronous sound of the panting of a woman coming up on the horizon; when the title/credits start to roll they are a bold font  Shot Composition: Begins with a medium shot on a tree before panning/tilting  down towards the trail and the horizon of a woman climbing up Shots follow her with close-ups and medium shots at different angles Analysis: The score is ominous but more subtle than Psycho. The text placement, at a first glance, is odd but inherently forces viewers to be more engaged in what the character is doing because of the limited view.
Thriller/ mystery	Gone Girl (2014) By David Fincher Observations: The score beginning before the credits are accompanied by a voice-over; meanwhile the quick fade-ins/outs of the title and credits contribute to the ominous feeling that the music is giving.  Shot Composition: The first shot consists of a closeup of a woman with a hand brushing over her head black screen showing white texts fades into a long shot of a beach long shot of a house. A shot from a lower angle of a sign. More long shots of this town some at a lower angle a pan of a large backyard a long shot of a house that is reduced in price another long shot of the house at a different angle a shot of a sewer grate shot of an alleyway more shots of miscellaneous objects in the suburbs medium shot of a man standing by a trash can from a different angle the shot of him looking a different way medium shot to a long shot of him turning around and then heading into the house Analysis: If the voice-over wasn’t enough to make an eerie tone but the seemingly random shots that set the scene for the story along with this similar strategy with the credits.

Brainstorming Genre and Ideas for a story Pt ll

I made a chart to help plan out the props needed to create the scene; this isn’t including the tools needed to make the set, actors needed, or the costume design:

Idea	Prop(s) or Necessary equipment	Ingredients	Costs	Motivation
The dying protagonist	Fake blood 3 shirts	Corn Syrup Red, Blue, and Green dye 3 shirts for multiple takes	$5 Time to make the blood Separate plans for the different takes	This idea is enjoyable, and I’m hoping I can get the green light to do this idea.
Grieving protagonist w/ imaginary friend	Stuffed Animal Tombstone Fake Will	Stuffed Animal Styrofoam Paper	$7 Time to make the fake tombstone	I think this idea is fun and I can make artistic traits more prevalent with the grieving mind of the main character.
Cookie Cutter  Coming of Age	Book  Backpack Journal pen & paper	Book Backpack Journal pen & paper	None	I’m not as thrilled about this idea as the others but I believe I can still put my artistic spin on it.

From the chart above I’ve put down some of the ideas and repercussions to think about when making props. I’m still open to new ideas but I wanted to mark down what I might need for the future. 

I also wanted to make a note of movies, shows, and openings that might be of assistance. For the thriller genre: Pyscho, The Silence of the Lambs, and Gone Girl. I’ll be taking notes and analyzing the openings. When I do, I’ll report back to this blog so that not only will others see and but it’ll also be on record for what I feel and noticed then. 

For the coming of age genre or more accurately the drama genre, I’ve selected Akeelah and the Bee, Moonlight, and 13 Reasons Why. I realize the coming of age-genre is probably closer to the overarching genre of drama; therefore instead of “coming of age” I’ll just say drama. Until next time!