Paige's Film Studies Blog

Overall, I was happy with the end product of our film, however I felt by only having a week that the quality of the content was rushed and we were unable to achieve what we set out to do. For example, we had intended to create a linear narrative and did, but it wasn't entirely clear that was happening. To fix this, I would add fades in and out during the editing process. Another problem I encountered was being available for the filming. My timetable often didn't correspond with the other people and actors in my group, so if I do it again I will make sure I have absolutely no responsibilities after college so I'm available. In the exposition, the combination of establishing shots and close-up shots were a bit shaky, so in future I will use a tripod to ensure its professional looking. What I felt was well thought out, however, was the mise-en-scene such as the red nails. Red symbolizes both lust and danger which worked well with the storyline as it starts out with a romantic

Cinematic Ideas Mise-en-scene Train station, many medium close-up of 'mind sign' to signify how her mind isn't all there. Clothing for the girl has a timeless feel; accessories such as neckerchief and beret worn by her. The boy wearing smart-casual clothing such as a shirt buttoned to the top. The general colour scheme of the short film consisting of a nude palette, with pops of red from her make-up. The props include the book which is important as it's the cause of their first encounter, and also earphones in which the dietetic sound of the music reflects how he feels about the girl.  Lighting High-key lighting throughout the beginning of the train station shots to give the illusion that the genre is romance. Next scene in the girl's bedroom to be lit with fairy lights that create a romantic atmosphere, and to also reflect how the events get darker as the film progresses. The final scene at the train station to have low-key lighting as it's set in

Our Short Story The story begins at the train station and our main characters are facing each other on different platforms. The boy’s body language clearly indicates that he likes the girl, but she’s too immersed in her book to realise he’s even looking at her. A train then speeds past and blocks his view of her momentarily. When the train has gone, he goes to look at her once again but discovers that she’s moved on and accidentally left her book in the place she once sat. He keeps the book and returns it to the girl the following day, only this time the book has a note poking out of it with his number scrawled upon it. Soon after this development, our girl is seen applying make-up in a fancy outfit which suggests she’s going out; her joyful and smiling disposition showing how excited she is to be finally meeting with the boy from the train station. On the walls of her room, pictures of females such as Courtney Love and Marilyn Monroe can be seen, and the lighting from her fairl