The storyboard for task

I have created a storyboard which contains 5 images of one scene. Each of the images contains camera shots and angles, focused and deliberate editing and a close focus on sound both diegetic and non-diegetic.
Here is the storyboard:

New script for task

I've changed my script with my friend Cynthia. Here is the new script:

FADE IN:

EXT.DETECTIVE EGBERT’S OFFICE – EVENING

On the ground floor of the big building in the centre of New York, an office is for the private detective Egbert.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT.DETECTIVE EGBERT’S OFFICE – DOOR – EVENING

At the end of the corridor, there is an office with a sign on the door – Detective Agency. CYNTHIA, an actress in a small company in New York, was walking straight towards this room quickly and calmly. She was wearing a dust coat and holding a wallet. Even the door of this room was open, she still knocked the door. Then she went in.

DISSOLVE TO:

INT.DETECTIVE EGBERT’S OFFICE – OFFICE – EVENING

The office was messy and there were books and files everywhere. EGBERT, the owner of this office, a famous private detective in New York, was reading a book and laying his legs on the desk. There was a bottle of whisky which was almost empty. He heard the sound of opening the door but he didn’t give a glance. Cynthia walked towards to the desk where Egbert was sitting.

THE DESK

CYNTHIA

Sir?

EGBERT

（No response）

CYNTHIA

Excuse me, sir?

EGBERT

(Still no response, and he held the glass which is full of the whisky)

CYNTHIA

(Put the bag on the desk and leaned forward)

Sir, I come for ……(a bit annoyed)

EGBERT

Just say then. (unconcernedly)

CYNTHIA

My fiancé was missing.

                                                                 2.

EGBERT

Go out and turn left,  police office is on your right.

CYNTHIA

I’m accused by his family.

EGBERT

Unfortunately.

CYNTHIA

It wasn’t me. I received some messages from him on the morning after he disappeared.

(Show the messages to EGBERT, the messages were on the phone)

<Messages>

FIANCE(LUISE)

Honey.

CYNTHIA

Luise! Where have you been?!

FIANCE(LUISE)

EXTREME CLOSE UP OF THE PHONE:

But, Lo, the hand of him delivering me up is with me on the table.

CYNTHIA

What do you mean?

FIANCE(LUISE)

Just remember this, honey, don’t come for me.

CYNTHIA

Luise?

CYNTHIA

What happened?

CYNTHIA

Luise?

CYNTHIA

Luise?

INTERCUT MESSAGES

                                                                 3.

EGBERT

(took his legs off the desk and stood up)

This becomes interesting finally.

(walked wobbly for several steps, accidentally swept the glass with whisky off the desk and then fell down)

CYNTHIA

(Stood in the same place)

Sir? You are drunk sir……

My view about the script

After I talked with Cynthia, I found that I had to change lots of part of my script. And while talking, I got more inspiration for my script than before. Cynthia gave much good advice. I think writing script is harder than I expect. Sometimes I have no idea of my script. And I find that having a discussion with somebody else is really helpful. I can find out more ideas than just writing it myself.
This script I think is better than the other that I've written before.

Voicethread for Blade Runner (example for neo-noir)

I've created a VoiceThread for Blade Runner, which shows how the elements in the film related to film noir.
The address of the voicethread

If you want to write some comments about it, I will be really happy.

The poster of neo noir

Neo-noir is the films that are basically noir influenced films made from 1960 onwards. This type of film is influenced by the film noir styles of 1940s and 1950s.

I've created a poster to show what is neo-noir and some examples that show the characteristics and the elements of neo-noir related to film noir.

Testing script

Today, Melissa and I tested the script of our preliminary task in the media class. We worked with other two girls. Here is a video blog about this work. I hope you enjoy it!

The script of my preliminary task

I am writing my script for my preliminary task. This is a plot for a film noir. And here is a part of my script:

And I also analyse it:(as shown below)

When I am writing the script, I find that it is not really easy. First, I don't really know about the format, and I write in the wrong format. Therefore, I have to rewrite it. And I have to think about the story. Every time I think, I get a new idea, that makes me change the description of the scene and the dialogue. I and Melissa are doing together, so we discuss the script a lot. I hope I can write a better one after discussing with Melissa.

The Femme Fetale

In the class, we have learnt about femme fetale, which is a character in film noir. And I want to use this blog to show what I know about femme fetale.

This is the femme fatale in Double Indemnity which is acted by Barbara Stanwyck

The introduction

The figure of the 'femme fatale' is a French term meaning deadly woman. She is an irresistibly beautiful woman and uses her sexuality to seduce men and lure them into dangerous situations to serve her own selfish interests. She is mysterious, double-crossing, gorgeous, intelligent, powerful, unreliable and desperate.

The hair, make-up, jewellery and cigarettes are symbols of femme fetales' sensuality. They are very concerned with slick clothing styles that signify what has been described as 'to-be-looked-at-ness'.

The femme fetale often wearing slick clothing

Make-up & hairstyle

The make-up of femme fetales has emphasized the brows, eyes, and lips. Eyebrows play a major role in showing facial expressions, so they usually have clear, shaped and high arc eyebrows to give a strong look. The red lips which bring out the sexiness of them.

The femme fetale always has clear, shaped and high arc eyebrows and the red lips

The femme fetales always have their hair down to make them sexier. Their hair colour is always solid black, deep dark brown, auburn, brown, or platinum blonde. The style of hair is either long, side-parted waves like Rita Hayworth or shorter pin curls like Elizabeth Taylor. The waves and curls of the hair show the softness femine of femme fetale. All of these styles have a similar point: they all show the forehead of femme fetale.

Shorter pin curls style of femme fetale(Elizabeth Taylor)

long, side-parted waves style of femme fetale(Rita Hayworth)

Demeanour of Femme Fetale

Femme fetale is independent, strong and sexy. They have been seducing men, and are already experienced in the art of seduction. The character in the movie always become powerful and independent, they control the man and decided the life of themselves.

Analyse of Femme Fetale

Here I have a picture of femme fetale and I'd like to analyse it.

She is holding a cigarette which is a symbol of femme fetale's sensuality. She is a beautiful woman which makes her be more attractive and sexy. She has a clear, shaped and high arc eyebrows which bring a strong look. Although this is a black and white visual style, we still can see that she has red lips which bring out the sexiness of her. She has a solid black hair which is long and side-parted waves which is the hairstyle of femme fetale. She looks sexy and strong. Also, she seems to be independent.