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Thursday, May 14, 2009
For submission purposes.
Screenplay
The screenplay in the movie was first not in chronological order. It was shown in a way where it would cause the viewer confusion at certain points. Due to the order, the viewer would be unable to understand what was happening at certain points of the film. This helped to build suspense at certain points of the film. At certain points, it causes the viewer to expect what would happen next, however at certain times it shows the viewer not what they were expecting. In a show 'Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu', a similar technique was applied to achieve a similar effect.
The screenplay also displayed some very stereo typical portrayals of certain characters. Such examples are like the priest. He was portrayed in a way like most people will view of priest. Very dedicated to the religion. Always putting the blame and thanks on god in times of confusion and for beneficial purposes. Having that in place, the screenplay shows how the other characters react to such behaviors and actions. Such as how the characters react to such a pastor actions in various situations, such as over believing him the pastor or refusing to believe in the priest and thinks the pastor is talking nonsense. Another example would be the stereotype of a kind of over protective wife. Michael's wife was very protective of Michael and was not willing to let Michael take the blame. She was a wife who thinks she would be able to support her husband, even if it means against his will.
The character development in each character was also very strong. Such as how a character reacts when he realizes that he had killed 3 people and starts to change his views and his reaction towards him own beliefs. It also show how much the character's actions changes although his values may be similar. It like showing different interpretations of a single value to type of thought.
The screenplay was also written to show how much a person is worth, using 21 grams as a form of measurement. By bringing up the 21 grams theory every so often, it helps to make people think about how much a person's life is worth. Is every life worth a lot, or is every life just worth 21 grams. This is shown by having characters mourning of the death of a love one and having a person who does not treasure his life at all after killing 3 people in an accident.
Cinematography
In the film, many a times, the camera did not capture many things that happened, such as the car knocking down the 3 people. Instead, they show another scene and we hear the bang sounds, but not the action. This allows us to feel a sense of confusion, at the same time, it makes us imagine what could possibly have happened with just sounds as our only clue.
The lightings at some portions of the film also gave a sense of mysterious and tranquil feel to it, such as the sex scene. However that similar lighting was also used in the scene when a character shot himself. This gives the viewer a sense of contradiction between what has been seen, resulting in the effect and feel of certain scenes exaggerated. A similar style was used in the show 'SOLA', in which when the scene when the girl met the guy was also a similar atmosphere when the guy died.
At certain points of the film, the colors wee also made slightly more saturated, probably to help invoke stronger and deeper emotions.
The cinematography was also done in a way, not to glorify one's life, but to show the characters in their plain selves. It was to make the audience feel exactly how much value the character has, and not confuse the audience thoughts one this area, allowing the audience to properly think and gauge for themselves how much the characters actually worth.
Editing
Not much editing was done to the film. Most of the editing would include the tinting of certain scenes and the saturation of the colors to some scenes. It also includes the non-chronological order placement of the scenes in the film.
Sound
The sound was used very effectively. The sound was used to convey action, such as the car knocking down scene. At the same time, it was also used to portray gun shots, which were not shown visually on screen. This create a sense of mystery and suspense. At times, it gives the viewers a moment to imagine what could have happened in the scene. The sounds also help in exaggerate the movements or action or the characters at many times.
Little background music throughout the films helps to create a suspense at times, at times helping to bring out the sadness in the characters. At same time, there were many scenes of silence to help create suspense and sadness as well. This is sometimes done by even silencing out the background noise. By putting the two together and well blending them together, it helps invoke deep and powerful feelings, yet not making it sound out of place.
The use of no music was also present to help the audience see the character's situation as it is, not glorifying or exaggerating it at many critical points, allowing the audience to feel exactly the feeling of such an situation, allowing proper judgment of the situation and characters.
Sudden use of loud sounds, such as crashes and gun shots, at time help to shock the viewer. This is usually done with a silence following the loud sound. It makes it hard to predict what was happening at times, and when the sound comes it, it often comes in as a surprise and thus, chocking the viewer.
Art Direction
The art direction of the film was very well done. At certain times, things such as the chapel session, was very well done. It was done in a way where it showed the mood of a chapel, yet able to over exaggerate how a normal session would be. At the same time, still capturing how a normal session would be.
Another point would be how the character dresses. Given various situations, the characters each dress differently, showing the state they are in at many times. Things such as the hair cut was also used to portray the characters thoughts and feelings at times as well. Make up was also heavily used. By altering the facial condition, it helps to portray the thoughts and condition the character is in as well. The make up was also well done to show how dirty the environment the character has gone through. This was also used in the film 'Kamen Rider the Next'.
The location at many times were also well chosen to help portray the mood. One example would be when the party was going on in a noisy well lit and colored living-hall to show joy and celebration. However, at the same time, a dark location outside the house was used to portrayed a sense of pain, guilt and confusion. Having the location next to each other, it also helps to show contradiction of the feelings at that point of time.
Acting
The acting was very realistic and accurate. The portrayals of each of the characters was well thought of. Although through the film, the characters have changed their views and attitude towards things, the actors were still able maintain the character in a way where the character in some ways was still like how he behaved in the start of the film, no matter how much the change.
Another would be the use of body language and movement. The body languages and movements were well planned and choreographed. Many a times, the characters emotions and thoughts were portrayed by the movements of the body, adding to the intensity of the characters feelings and thoughts. This was very well portrayed in another film, “Kamen Rider Den-O”. It was a show where the lead actor had to portray 7 different characters with completely different thoughts, feelings and styles. He managed to pulled it off through unique body movements for each character down to minor details such as picking up objects.
Screenplay
The screenplay in the movie was first not in chronological order. It was shown in a way where it would cause the viewer confusion at certain points. Due to the order, the viewer would be unable to understand what was happening at certain points of the film. This helped to build suspense at certain points of the film. At certain points, it causes the viewer to expect what would happen next, however at certain times it shows the viewer not what they were expecting. In a show 'Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu', a similar technique was applied to achieve a similar effect.
The screenplay also displayed some very stereo typical portrayals of certain characters. Such examples are like the priest. He was portrayed in a way like most people will view of priest. Very dedicated to the religion. Always putting the blame and thanks on god in times of confusion and for beneficial purposes. Having that in place, the screenplay shows how the other characters react to such behaviors and actions. Such as how the characters react to such a pastor actions in various situations, such as over believing him the pastor or refusing to believe in the priest and thinks the pastor is talking nonsense. Another example would be the stereotype of a kind of over protective wife. Michael's wife was very protective of Michael and was not willing to let Michael take the blame. She was a wife who thinks she would be able to support her husband, even if it means against his will.
The character development in each character was also very strong. Such as how a character reacts when he realizes that he had killed 3 people and starts to change his views and his reaction towards him own beliefs. It also show how much the character's actions changes although his values may be similar. It like showing different interpretations of a single value to type of thought.
The screenplay was also written to show how much a person is worth, using 21 grams as a form of measurement. By bringing up the 21 grams theory every so often, it helps to make people think about how much a person's life is worth. Is every life worth a lot, or is every life just worth 21 grams. This is shown by having characters mourning of the death of a love one and having a person who does not treasure his life at all after killing 3 people in an accident.
Cinematography
In the film, many a times, the camera did not capture many things that happened, such as the car knocking down the 3 people. Instead, they show another scene and we hear the bang sounds, but not the action. This allows us to feel a sense of confusion, at the same time, it makes us imagine what could possibly have happened with just sounds as our only clue.
The lightings at some portions of the film also gave a sense of mysterious and tranquil feel to it, such as the sex scene. However that similar lighting was also used in the scene when a character shot himself. This gives the viewer a sense of contradiction between what has been seen, resulting in the effect and feel of certain scenes exaggerated. A similar style was used in the show 'SOLA', in which when the scene when the girl met the guy was also a similar atmosphere when the guy died.
At certain points of the film, the colors wee also made slightly more saturated, probably to help invoke stronger and deeper emotions.
The cinematography was also done in a way, not to glorify one's life, but to show the characters in their plain selves. It was to make the audience feel exactly how much value the character has, and not confuse the audience thoughts one this area, allowing the audience to properly think and gauge for themselves how much the characters actually worth.
Editing
Not much editing was done to the film. Most of the editing would include the tinting of certain scenes and the saturation of the colors to some scenes. It also includes the non-chronological order placement of the scenes in the film.
Sound
The sound was used very effectively. The sound was used to convey action, such as the car knocking down scene. At the same time, it was also used to portray gun shots, which were not shown visually on screen. This create a sense of mystery and suspense. At times, it gives the viewers a moment to imagine what could have happened in the scene. The sounds also help in exaggerate the movements or action or the characters at many times.
Little background music throughout the films helps to create a suspense at times, at times helping to bring out the sadness in the characters. At same time, there were many scenes of silence to help create suspense and sadness as well. This is sometimes done by even silencing out the background noise. By putting the two together and well blending them together, it helps invoke deep and powerful feelings, yet not making it sound out of place.
The use of no music was also present to help the audience see the character's situation as it is, not glorifying or exaggerating it at many critical points, allowing the audience to feel exactly the feeling of such an situation, allowing proper judgment of the situation and characters.
Sudden use of loud sounds, such as crashes and gun shots, at time help to shock the viewer. This is usually done with a silence following the loud sound. It makes it hard to predict what was happening at times, and when the sound comes it, it often comes in as a surprise and thus, chocking the viewer.
Art Direction
The art direction of the film was very well done. At certain times, things such as the chapel session, was very well done. It was done in a way where it showed the mood of a chapel, yet able to over exaggerate how a normal session would be. At the same time, still capturing how a normal session would be.
Another point would be how the character dresses. Given various situations, the characters each dress differently, showing the state they are in at many times. Things such as the hair cut was also used to portray the characters thoughts and feelings at times as well. Make up was also heavily used. By altering the facial condition, it helps to portray the thoughts and condition the character is in as well. The make up was also well done to show how dirty the environment the character has gone through. This was also used in the film 'Kamen Rider the Next'.
The location at many times were also well chosen to help portray the mood. One example would be when the party was going on in a noisy well lit and colored living-hall to show joy and celebration. However, at the same time, a dark location outside the house was used to portrayed a sense of pain, guilt and confusion. Having the location next to each other, it also helps to show contradiction of the feelings at that point of time.
Acting
The acting was very realistic and accurate. The portrayals of each of the characters was well thought of. Although through the film, the characters have changed their views and attitude towards things, the actors were still able maintain the character in a way where the character in some ways was still like how he behaved in the start of the film, no matter how much the change.
Another would be the use of body language and movement. The body languages and movements were well planned and choreographed. Many a times, the characters emotions and thoughts were portrayed by the movements of the body, adding to the intensity of the characters feelings and thoughts. This was very well portrayed in another film, “Kamen Rider Den-O”. It was a show where the lead actor had to portray 7 different characters with completely different thoughts, feelings and styles. He managed to pulled it off through unique body movements for each character down to minor details such as picking up objects.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
san conclusion
well finally its over and goodbye to year 1. In the whole of p1 , it was a good learning experience and it also helped me realise alot of things especially who are the real friends. During the journey , when i just started the 1st block of p1 i was rather worried as my group mate are people that i dont even know, and as time pass, we get to know each other better and it was great , it was rather relax at first as its all just planning and we are all free to throw our ideas out and discuss to see if which is the most suitable one. Things are all going as planned only until a big setback which is i believe known to many of our friends/lecturers the lost of our footage due to a hard disk crash two days before the submission.
It was a big blow for lonxy and we were all overhelmed and stunned by the fact that such misfortune actually happen to us. All 3 of us were very worried/pissed/lost at that point of time . That was a big setback however also a good learning point for us to know what might happen to us and always keep lots of copies of backup files everywhere.
Also, at that point of time altho such a thing happen, jovi yiling and also myself, we didn't give up and we our best to produce something that we could with that little time. No doubt the final video is definately not what we expected as we lost alot of footages and we had to come up with something and we tried our best. Jovi and yiling were great people with great mind i must say.
In the process of the whole of p1 , it was tiring, fun and stressful. From the planning, to interim one, which was rather disappointing and we feel that its not the end and we carry on with our best and went on with shooting and interim two was much better. Editing and everything during that period was tiring and hoping to get ready for the final presentation/screening but sadly didnt work out as what we intended due to an unexpected problem. It was a pity as we didnt had enough time to redo what we lost and it wasnt as good as before.
Anyway its all over and done with, a good experience for all of us. This project would be made possible if not for the people that went through it with us, fellow MOI-ers and our lecturers.
Of cos not to mention, my good old teammates jovi and yiling. Thanks for everything and we are moving on. Next stop, year 2 coming our way.
It was a big blow for lonxy and we were all overhelmed and stunned by the fact that such misfortune actually happen to us. All 3 of us were very worried/pissed/lost at that point of time . That was a big setback however also a good learning point for us to know what might happen to us and always keep lots of copies of backup files everywhere.
Also, at that point of time altho such a thing happen, jovi yiling and also myself, we didn't give up and we our best to produce something that we could with that little time. No doubt the final video is definately not what we expected as we lost alot of footages and we had to come up with something and we tried our best. Jovi and yiling were great people with great mind i must say.
In the process of the whole of p1 , it was tiring, fun and stressful. From the planning, to interim one, which was rather disappointing and we feel that its not the end and we carry on with our best and went on with shooting and interim two was much better. Editing and everything during that period was tiring and hoping to get ready for the final presentation/screening but sadly didnt work out as what we intended due to an unexpected problem. It was a pity as we didnt had enough time to redo what we lost and it wasnt as good as before.
Anyway its all over and done with, a good experience for all of us. This project would be made possible if not for the people that went through it with us, fellow MOI-ers and our lecturers.
Of cos not to mention, my good old teammates jovi and yiling. Thanks for everything and we are moving on. Next stop, year 2 coming our way.
Yi Ling's Eleventh Entry (Conclusion)
Overall, I feel this whole two months of journey in P1 have been a roller-coaster. During the first month, everything was good as we opened our minds to plenty of ideas, be it exaggerated or vapid but we stick by to the things we could do and achieve. No one would have thought that a hard disk crash during such crunch time (and especially since it was a new purchase) ; two days prior to submission.
That was a big blow but we gathered what we have and redo some of the scenes. Even the trailer I made to be inserted for the whole compilation did not work at the eleventh hour and I don't know why. I don't know if it's Murphy's Law or just pure technical faults but all I can say is that it's over there's no point dwelling over it. What we could do now is to learn from our mistakes. It was new to work with Jovi and Guan San and I have to say they were helpful guys that you can carry out good conversations with and although we started out feeling weird amongst each other (and especially since it was the first time), we weren't very comfortable I have to say but as time wears on, we are more "informal" in our speeches and are able to voice out freely, be it good or bad.
Surely, I wouldn't say that the whole two months have been a "honeymoon" period; in fact we went through quite a lot. Interim One was quite a disappointment but I bounced back; I felt unsatisfied but in way, I have to admit that the presentation wasn't too good; Interim Two was better; more composed and ready. Final presentation was supposed to be epic, but we have to be pulled down by a hard disk crash and yes, I have to say it's a big pity because so much time is wasted. Pre-production planning, green-screen shooting, renting of tv studio, late night at animation labs trying to get things done and early morning meet-ups the next day to repeat the whole process. So naturally, when such crises happen, I am bound to be afraid, bound to fall apart. (before I start on the additional stress of H&C)
We're not super humans and at the end of the day, we still need a break.
Working on a big scale project like this made me realise that time management is very important and the ability to NOT fall apart. It's not easy though but I'll learn in time to come. All in all, I thank Guan San and Jovi for playing a part in P1 and helping each other along the way.
Thanks to Wahidah too, without you, P1 wouldn't have been possible as well and especially with those consultations to improve our work etc.
It's sad to part and for the block to end and transition into year 2 junior but that's life. I'll carry on but I'll not part with these memories.
Thanks for everything.
That was a big blow but we gathered what we have and redo some of the scenes. Even the trailer I made to be inserted for the whole compilation did not work at the eleventh hour and I don't know why. I don't know if it's Murphy's Law or just pure technical faults but all I can say is that it's over there's no point dwelling over it. What we could do now is to learn from our mistakes. It was new to work with Jovi and Guan San and I have to say they were helpful guys that you can carry out good conversations with and although we started out feeling weird amongst each other (and especially since it was the first time), we weren't very comfortable I have to say but as time wears on, we are more "informal" in our speeches and are able to voice out freely, be it good or bad.
Surely, I wouldn't say that the whole two months have been a "honeymoon" period; in fact we went through quite a lot. Interim One was quite a disappointment but I bounced back; I felt unsatisfied but in way, I have to admit that the presentation wasn't too good; Interim Two was better; more composed and ready. Final presentation was supposed to be epic, but we have to be pulled down by a hard disk crash and yes, I have to say it's a big pity because so much time is wasted. Pre-production planning, green-screen shooting, renting of tv studio, late night at animation labs trying to get things done and early morning meet-ups the next day to repeat the whole process. So naturally, when such crises happen, I am bound to be afraid, bound to fall apart. (before I start on the additional stress of H&C)
We're not super humans and at the end of the day, we still need a break.
Working on a big scale project like this made me realise that time management is very important and the ability to NOT fall apart. It's not easy though but I'll learn in time to come. All in all, I thank Guan San and Jovi for playing a part in P1 and helping each other along the way.
Thanks to Wahidah too, without you, P1 wouldn't have been possible as well and especially with those consultations to improve our work etc.
It's sad to part and for the block to end and transition into year 2 junior but that's life. I'll carry on but I'll not part with these memories.
Thanks for everything.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
San's Tenth Entry
Tomorrow is the final deadline for P1 submission and right now we are done with the piecing together except the rendering which we are doing tomorrow. A self reminder: to burn data AND video DVD. Yiling should be done with the cd design and everything and it will be screened on Friday. I hope all goes well. It has been a long journey with good times and bad times but I am glad we managed to resolve problems as a team.
After Friday, it will be freedom. Goodbye to P1.
After Friday, it will be freedom. Goodbye to P1.
Jovi's Tenth Entry
Today I tried re-rendering some of the scenes which I have lost during my harddisk crash and so far, I would have to say progress is good. I managed to find some footages at my desktop as well and this relieved me for a moment because I initially thought we lost everything and starting from scratch is seriously going to kill us.
I am also stressed up over another module I am taking this block (Design H&C) and somehow this whole ordeal really happended at the wrong time; in fact it should never have happened but oh well. Today, Yiling managed to do the voice over and touched on the cd design sleeve, whereas I managed to getour scenes sorted out as due to the crash, some files went missing etc.
Tomorrow's the final day. I hope I can get everything rendered and done with.
That's about all.
I am also stressed up over another module I am taking this block (Design H&C) and somehow this whole ordeal really happended at the wrong time; in fact it should never have happened but oh well. Today, Yiling managed to do the voice over and touched on the cd design sleeve, whereas I managed to getour scenes sorted out as due to the crash, some files went missing etc.
Tomorrow's the final day. I hope I can get everything rendered and done with.
That's about all.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Yi Ling's Tenth Entry
I have to say today was quite a terrible day because Jovi's harddisk crashed and we saved everything in it. It came as a totol shock, a total disaster, totally at a wrong time when we are all on almost done with everything but just wasn't to be. We have to take out/simplify some scenes because it's impossible to retrive some footages.
Luckily, we still maanged to gather ourselves together and re-do backgrounds for our scenes. Jovi managed to find some footages at his desktop as well. The thing we learnt is that Murphy's Law happens and we must always be prepared to face setbacks, even they seem the most unexpected. Who would have thought a one week old drive would just crash like that? And apparently, my hard drive crashed as well (same brand and bought at the same time) - well I guess bad things do happen. Lesson learnt.
Tomorrow, we're doing voice overs.
Luckily, we still maanged to gather ourselves together and re-do backgrounds for our scenes. Jovi managed to find some footages at his desktop as well. The thing we learnt is that Murphy's Law happens and we must always be prepared to face setbacks, even they seem the most unexpected. Who would have thought a one week old drive would just crash like that? And apparently, my hard drive crashed as well (same brand and bought at the same time) - well I guess bad things do happen. Lesson learnt.
Tomorrow, we're doing voice overs.
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