James Dewell Film Studies

Film Development;  22.47 seconds; needs development through narrative. Perhaps more diverse shots of makeup application.  Need's more of a narrative; p erhaps a narrative focused on a breakup, or the development of emotions within a breakup. Third shot is cut too quick; needs a shot between two and three to aid transitioning of shots.  Fourth, and dancing shots, are too early. Needs slower paced shots, perhaps with a larger frame to avoid a claustrophobic feel to the film.  Multiple shots to be intwined between third and fourth shot.  Need to aid narrative; additional establishing shots of character, placing record onto turntable? fumbling through a bag? Potential title; Haploid. Jefferson Airplane - Today; played during introduction. April Come She Will Scarborough Fair. Progress to walking scenes of contemplation; outside shots around park. Influenced by 'The Graduate'.  Following shot of protagonist walking; single take shot, from side, of walking. Incl

Evaluation Brief; the development of a single character. 

Film to based upon the music of Axis: Bold As Love (Hendrix); lyrics shall inspire the films direction, however shall avoid the conventions of a musical. The film shall feature two or three songs to avoid being overly long.  Opening sequence; over the shoulder shot into mirror, shooting reflection of the protagonist. Contrasting light, deep dark tones against bright, highlighted tones. Change film speed? and cut to close-up shots of protagonist.  Well she's walking through the clouds With a circus mind that's running round Butterflies and zebras And moonbeams and fairy tales That's all she ever thinks about Riding with the wind. When I'm sad, she comes to me With a thousand smiles, she gives to me free It's alright she says it's alright Take anything you want from me, Anything. Fly on little wing, Yeah yeah, yeah, little wing Shot of protagonist against white wall, alternatively a studio canvas, with projected film across her; the film pr