Pre-Production

Below are short ideas in  the form of a storyboard for my FMP entitled 'The Box', these are shots in plan to have in the final production.
Although the shots may not be exactly like the ones shown below, that will be fine as it shows idea development.

Shown below is my breif shot list for the opening sequence of 'The Box'. This will be used to help me remember what shots I have planned, as the angle of the camera is not (always) on the script. Although the shots may not be exactly like the ones listed below, however that will, again, be fine as it shows that my ideas have developed over the course of the assignment.

1. Shot of the box.
2. The title fade in as Forsyth comes into focus.
3. Long shot, he takes the box inside.
4. Continuous tracking shot, the agents walking.
5. Medium shot. Forsyth puts the box on the table and examines it.
6. Close up of his face

Above is a YouTube short film that also centres entirely on a box, but for different and more complex reasons. I plan to take this concept (the box being the centre of attention) and cut away all of the suspense and the idea of actually knowing what is in the box.

Below are conversations over Facebook discussing the filming/the dates and other issues that had orison during the assignment:

The Box

Below is my finished FMP titled 'The Box' pared with a comment from YouTube, showing the audiences reaction to it.

Motion Tracking Castles

After Effects wiggle effect

The Box Proposal

Synopsis: 

The idea for my FMP involves a man named John who finds a mysterious box. Originally he wishes to have nothing to do with it, he just wants to go about his day and live his life uninterrupted. That is until two men claiming to be agents are interested in taking the box from him. John then abandons his accustomed life in exchange for an exciting adventure to discover what is inside; The Box.

Aesthetic and Technical strategies to achieve this: 


I plan to use interesting, unique and original choreography; similar to that of BBC Sherlock.
Said choreography will be interesting and have a fair amount of transitions.

My Target Audience: 

I aim for an audience of Male 16-25. However I plan to include female audiences due to
having the entire cast be male. A strong male lead and an action-feel will hopefully draw in
both demographics.

Timescales and how I intend to achieve the project: 

As of today (2nd May 2014) I plan to film at some point next week. The idea is to only film one day
as if we knuckle down and get it done then hopefully we won't have to come back and continue it the next day.

Additional things I will produce: 

I will also make a trailer for 'The Box' which will conveniently tie-in with the viral advert assignment.