S.T.A.N. logo- development of idea

Whilst experimenting with creating the S.TA.N. logo to include at the beginning of our film, we tried out using spray paint but decided that using Black acrylic paint on white A3 card would give a more professional look. We also had to think about how we would film the logo, we decided we would film the logo using a monopod to enable the shot to be completely steady. Stephanie held the logo as we filmed from different angles and using different ideas. For example we experimented with keeping Stephanie's hands in the shot, but we decided it would look better just filming the logo with a simple zoom out.

Coming up with the S.T.A.N. logo

We as a group came up with the idea of inserting a production logo at the beginning of our project. The idea begun as a simple sketch, we then developed this by deciding to use real life hands holding the 'S.T.A.N. productions' sign. This would give the feel that there is an image inside another image, and would be effective as an abstract extra to the project, in order to give a personal feel. 

Casting shot for the character of 'Hope'

This is an image of our main character 'Hope'. The person we decided to use to play this part is Stephanie Parker as she fitted the profile description we were aiming to fulfil. We wanted the character of 'Hope' to look like an average teenage girl. 

Here we can see from this image that Stephanie has simple characteristics and light blonde hair which gives the sense of innocence which is the opposite of Hope's behaviour. This contrast will work well in the film as it will surprise the audience.

The title

We are currently in the process of editing our main title. Our plan is to adapt the text in photoshop by adding graphical imagery of a dark angel. This would enhance the effect of the title, making it original and relevant to the film. The angel we have decided to experiment with was found on google images. This angel could be seen as metaphorical to Hope's name as the name can be defined as  'to wish for with the expectation of fulfillment'. 

Preliminary Project- Nikita, Steph, Antar, Tom

The set brief for our Video project is to create the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a maximum of two minutes. This blog will document the pre-production, production and evaluation stages of this project.


Our overall practical assessment included all features which needed to be included in order to pass, but it is clear to see that we need to improve on the editing in order to create a more effective piece of filming. We chose a simple location which allowed us to keep the focus upon the characters, and no unneeded footage was included. To add to this the sound consistency was not great due to noises from the camera, but the dialogue was good meaning the audience was kept interested. The camera shots were all steady, but next time the continuity in order for the clip to flow needs to be improved as at points the editing caused footage to appear jumpy. Overall we found that we need to become more confident whilst editing our filming, and should spend longer doing so to enable us to create a more successful piece...

Target Audience

Here is a link to our presentation on our Targeted audience for our film.

Research: editing

After viewing the editing used in 'Sin City', as a group we decided that it was effective using black and white/sepia footage with the contrast of the red dress and lipstick. We experimented using I-movie to create red lips on 'Hope' whilst having black and white footage. But were unable to find a setting which would allow us to do so, as we could only create a red beam on our footage which looked out of place when the actor moved.

After failing to create the red lips, we came to the conclusion that editing the footage using the black and white setting or the sepia, would convey the eerie atmosphere we were hoping for.