Story Board

Vague reality of 'Straight Up'...
frame 1: Various scenes shown in a fast motion
frame 2: Violent start which gradually calms down - Gang Intro: Include savanna's idea (all boys glaring at girls pass by, except Troy - he then gets slack)
frame 3: A form or multiple forms of drug abuse (smoking weed, preparation to sniff cocaine, alcohol...)
frame 4: A scene showing the gay guy's (Troy) broken foundation/ home life
frame 5: Troy and Mitch's friendship relationship (at the beginning - before revelation)
frame 6: A scene with the entire gang including the female company -  show what they do for fun
frame 7: The younger generations idea of 'fun' - playing knock down ginger, imitating the older generation (respect/ territorial)...sniffing glue (drug aspect - humour)

Transition: Voices overlapping ( Mention of general morals - right from wrong mainly his mothers voice and younger siblings questions)

Deeper Rotted Issues come to life...
frame 8: Troy visiting his father in jail (confronts who he blames for his sexuality), first questions why he walked out on him, then discusses his sexuality (rejection cycle) - he set his dad up for leaving him
frame 9:Troy kips at Mitches house (comfort) - makes a move after feeling wanted ( substitution of a male figure he never had growing up) later on and then panics after being rejected (rejection cycle)
frame10: Hospitalises Mitch and hides the evidence (almost but doesn't kill him)
frame 11: Mum doesn't notice he didn't come home the previous night, and shares the news "did you hear about Mitch"
frame 12: Gang meeting (Troy is highly paranoid and the guilt weighs on him heavily) - suspicion is in the air and is more visible to one particular member, Jamie.
frame 13: Troy disposes of the attack weapon-  A knife or a Baseball bat (over the shoulder shot) - someone see's this (The most vigilant member within the group of boys) 
frame 14: He retraces the weapon 
frame 15: Vigilant member puts two and two together and thinks of how to teach Troy a lesson without asking questions

Transition: Gunshot 

(Film Poster reference) Bride your time/ Burning Bridges...
frame 15: The leader of the crew 'Owen' is approached by Jamie (Vigilant boy) and the plan to bring him down commences from this point
frame 16: Troy's mum seats him to talk about his father's progress in jail (suicide attempt?)
frame 17: Troy chills with Jacqueline, similarly after hearing of his dad make an awkward move (rejection cycle)
Confronting his demons...
frame 18: self-harm fazes and close up shots to show how he views himself - looking himself in a mirror, disgusted by his sexuality, in denial and extremely angry (silent tears)
frame 19: Focuses on Mitch's visitors 

The fallout (Keep your friends close and your enemies closer)...
frame 20: The boys are brought into Jamie and Owen's revenge scheme
frame 21: Troy brings himself to face them unaware they know  (they behave like they know nothing)
frame 22: Troy and his mum are on the phone to one another.. suddenly...
frame 23: Hostage 

Group Planning

Film Magazine Front Cover - Planning Sheet

Main Image: The main image is going to be character focused complementing the film poster. Either a close up or mid shot.

Name of the magazine: Big Screen

What are the connotations of the title? Informative as it provides up to date news on upcoming films

Colour Scheme:  Stale Colours – White and Black and these are basic colours rather that bright colours which wouldn’t suit the genre type for my product

Headline:  The headline will match the main image in either going behind the scenes with an interview story or giving teaser information about the film

Sell Lines:  Containing references to new and upcoming other films, fresh actors, directors and information about film festivals and screenings

Magazine Tag line: Mysterious Gangster

Other Info: Price - £3.99 

Audience Research

Audience Research Analysis from danielwindele

Film Poster - Planning Sheet

Main Image:

A character focused film poster so that the audience can get a feeling of who is in the film (the actor) along with the characterization of the actor but a twist is that the characters face is not going to be shown as it would be through a silhouette so the audience don’t see the character

Sell Lines:

 Director may also be shown who has done past work. Film festivals are least likely to be shown as this is an early release film poster meaning that it would be released at a later date. However it may indicate that it would be entering a film festival instead.

Film Tag line:

You can’t hide the truth

Other Info:

This poster if produced would contain a non-specific release date or coming soon text to identify the poster as an early release poster, some or no credits and an external link to a another site such the film website so that those interested could access more information about it.

This is an article which was written by professionals therefore this would be a good source in order for us to use when creating our trailer so I had discussed and showed this article to my group members  

http://www.chrisjonesblog.com/2012/02/how-to-edit-a-trailer-for-your-movie%E2%80%A6-but-the-guy-who-cuts-trailers-for-movies.html

This part of this article particularly struck me as I have been consumed lately with trailers and the most effective trailers are the ones that only provide a sneak peak which would lead me to find out more and end up watching the whole film

http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/#.UytdJvl_uSp

Shank Film Trailer Analysis

The mise-en-scene used improves the trailer's verisimilitude. Things like red buses, graffiti, council estates tell the audience they're in London. The clothes used, especially during the shot of the all black gang really gives an initiating feel through the use of bandanas, hats , hoodies and other ghetto clothing used. Zoom-in shots of small details such as Nike tickets show the urban culture and class of the characters, and these shots also work in drawing importance on certain images (for example close-up of shoes whilst the man is running). The continuity of appropriate clothing sounds and location is something we shall certainly be checking in our own work on a regular basis.

The trailer begins with the opening credits of the film company met by the backing track of Tempz- Next Hype, well-known song among fans of grime. This instantly attracts fans of the song as they are greeted by familiarity, and so are persuaded to watch the rest of the trailer.

The opening shots are interesting in how they are slow and use a reverse motion. This ties in with the plot on how society has taken a backward turn and now in 2015 things must start moving forward again. The shots are important as they include significant dialogue, a powerful backing rhythm, and introduces the main characters but on the back foot. As the pace of the sound and the shots increases simultaneously, we learn more about the situation of the narrative. A character played by grime artist 'Bashy' is heavily advertised to the audience in order to increase the appeal of the film.

As the trailer progresses the characters are seen to be fighting back against their hardships. This something we wanted to incorporate in our own work. Going against the general rules of narrative, we do not start with equilibrium, but with jeopardy, and this is fought against throughout the trailer to be left hanging in the balance. The dialogue here is extremely important in how the characters are represented to the audience. For example when Adam Deacon's character shouts 'I'm not killing anyone' we cans see he is someone moving against the violence.

Scenes of courtship, clubbing, and a live performance by Tempz is included after one minute to add a different element of the film. Whilst the previous shots have heavily used the common denominator of males and violence, these shots including amorous activity will attract females to want to watch the film, as will the appearance of an urban celebrity.

The ending of the trailer is most effective in accurately reflecting the nature of the film. Fast montage editing is use in conjunction with the music and every shot is one of someone getting punched or beaten. The name of the film is finally revealed together with the slogan: ''If you’re not one of us, you’re a victim'' and it is wrapped up with a slightly longer shot of Bashy the most well-known of the grime actors throwing a final heavy punch and then the release date immediately following on screen. The way it is shot is as though it's driving the message into you albeit in a violent manner, and the end sequence definitely worked in exciting me about the film.