Ellie Poling

This week, I will be planning the details involved with my film to expedite progress throughout the next coming weeks. Actors: My brother, Mickey, will play Waldo in my film opening. Other AICE Media students, who are willing, will play high school students Waldo interacts with in the film. Costumes: Mickey will be wearing a red and white striped shirt, a corresponding hat, and black circular glasses. The other students will wear normal clothes of their choosing. Props: Mickey's accessories will act as props. I will use desks, backpacks, basic pencil supplies and my brother's car throughout the opening. Locations: The first location will be at my house. The footage will be mostly Mickey performing basic tasks to get ready, such as eating breakfast, brushing his hair, and getting his backpack together. The next location will be in school. One shot will be in the classroom demonstrating the differences between Waldo and the other students. The next shot will be in the...

For my film opening, I chose to use the Waldo character.  The film will begin with "Waldo", played by my brother, getting ready for school. In the voice over in this first scene, Waldo will explain how he used to travel the world and visit famous landmarks, but he ran out of money. He says that each job he applied to rejected him because he never graduated high school. This is when the audience can predict the plot to a greater extent. In this first sequence of shots, Waldo will appear peculiar when he picks a shirt out of a closet full of the same shirt, eats a breakfast of lucky charms, and has a backpack that only has crayons and paper in it. Waldo is shown driving to school with a very excited expression. Waldo will walk into school and joyful music will play in the background. Waldo will find his first class with an establishing shot of the room, making him stand out. Next, Waldo will walk down the hallway and wave to random students in the hallway. Waldo will be sho...

After watching the film openings, I learned the important components of an effective opening. In many openings, the students made sure to establish the dynamic between characters and set the scene for an engaging film. This was effective in drawing the audience in to the plot. I also noticed the unique ways in which student's showed the title. I want to make my title fit the mood of the scene. Each opening took advantage of non-diegetic sound. In the form of background music, voice-overs, and sound effects, this audio improved viewer's experience. I learned that a wide variety of shots is important to make an interesting opening. Through the distinct close-ups and establishing shots, the viewer can grasp a better understanding of the context. The editing in the openings was impressive and utilized professional transitions between shots. When editing my shots, I will make sure to make each cut smooth. The lighting and angles are important to making the image come out nicely. Ove...

I was inspired to pursue a film opening in comedy because it is the genre that can make everyone laugh-- and everyone loves to laugh. The ability to evoke such a positive emotion in your audience is such a strong quality that I want to replicate. Romantic comedies, family comedies, and slapstick comedies are household favorites and can entertain all members of families. I remember growing up and watching movies that are funny to everyone watching. Since then, I've always enjoyed watching comedies because it simply makes you happy. That feeling is something I hope to execute in my work. Not only do comedies make people laugh, they sometimes show a deeper meaning. For example, the lovable movie, "The Truman Show"(1998) involves traditional jokes and typical comedic components; however, Truman Burbank, the main character, seems to be going crazy when he thinks that his whole life is part of a television set. This movie brings up a deeper meaning of manipulation and decep...

I will do the film opening individually and the genre will be comedy.

Film: Boss Baby How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? There are two: the distribution company, 20th Century Fox, and the production company Dream Works Animation. The names of the main actors are then shown in a playful and colorful font. At the end of the opening scenes the title "Boss Baby" is shown after zooming out of a distinct "office" of management babies.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? There are several opening sequences. The first sequence develops the theme of creativity and imagination of Timmy. It sets the scene and dynamic of the three Templetons. The first image zooms in to a vibrant animated forest in Congo. Timmy is shown as a courageous traveler fighting off predators. He takes down a gorilla with glasses, but then his mom interrupts. In reality, he was playing with his father in the backyard. The imaginative location is all created by Timmy's mind. Other situations connect reali...

Film: Love Actually How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?  There are three: the distribution company, Universal, the production company, Working Title, and the association company, Studio Canal. The film opening only tributes the film to these three companies to make sure the audience pays attention to the opening message and narration. At the end of the opening the words "love actually is all around", and emphasizes the word "is" in red. Then, the words "love actually" remain, with a red coloration of the word "love" to develop the general theme of love. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The opening sequence includes medium shots of families reconnecting in the Heathrow Airport. There is a blurry disposition to show the vast numbers of people. The demographics of the different people are diverse and unique to the other. Hugs, kisses, and smiles are exchanged between family members and ...