Influences - Damien Crowe

Damien Crowe

Influenced by James Bond in Casino Royal. James is a perfect example of a morally ambiguous character. Seen to fight for queen and country however kills men without a second thought on how the action may effect others. To give the audience a visual on the morral ambiguity of this character the director has used shaddowing; one half of James Bond's face in the ligh, the other in the dark. Even though this technique is used in many films as well such as Harry in the arch in the film The Third Man, it was the use of it in Casino Royal which inspired Damien Crowe.

Character Logistics

Regarding the character Damien Crowe, our original actor to play the part was unable to film with us due to timings and availability to film; This caused a slight change in the character profile as the next actor we found had a different nationality as we originally planned. However, it made no significant change as Damien remains in the shadows majority of the opening sequence.

Things were going as planned, with the filming of the flashback scenes, however again availability to film was starting to become a problem. Due to circumstances our second Damien Crowe was unable to film with us and complete all of the scenes before the deadline. This caused a change in actors AGAIN. Fortunately the scenes filmed involving him are easily repeated.

This is when we asked Joe Murray to fill in the role; one of our fellow media class mates. He was able to film when needed and performed a great portrayal of Damien Crowe.

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What could possibly go wrong?

 

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

How are we going to solve/prevent?

·         The sky decided that a day when we are planning to film would be the perfect time to rain. ·         FORGETTING THE CAMERA!         ·         Security may decide that we are not allowed to film within the car park.     ·         May not have enough footage         ·         Equipment getting damaged

·         Check the weather forecast! If the weather forecast gets it wrong, plan another day to film as back up. ·         Ask a member of the group who is reliable to book the camera, or write ‘camera’ somewhere where you will see if, i.e. your hand or face. ·         Get the best actor in your group to ask before filming in a sweet innocent school girl act. If they still decline, find another area with similar décor. ·         Make sure you always film more than you need, or make it a game between those in charge of the camera “how quickly can we annoy the actors in repeating filming the same scene.” ·         Take care of what you are doing, and don’t leave the clumsiest member of your group in charge of the camera; wouldn’t be the smartest move.

Possible Locations

Establishing Shots

The variety of establishing shots have to be known to those local to reprosent Norwich, or give of the impression of an urban setting to those who don't. Some of my favourite shots included the church opporsite the forum, however others worked just as well; the round about shot from a carpark above Ipswitch Road; known to those who come in and out of the city centre, and gives off the impression of a busy setting straight away due to the amount of vircles and buildings. The obscure shots of the deserted car park; a ambiguous mood. The market is a must in the establishing shots as it's well known to those visiting and those who live in Norwich.

 

 

 
Obscure from the tilted angle, bleek and dull mood from the reflective water and bars.

Advantages:
Have the same mood and stays with the stereotypes of a thriller film.
It's easy to achieve this shot.

Disadvantages:
We may not be allowed to film....

 Obvious market, markets are found usually in towns/cities. Sets the scene.

Advantages:
Sets the scene
Logistically its easy to get to for transportation.

Disadvantages:
People walking past.

 

 

 The river besides the playhouse

Advantages:
The reflection from the river helps enphasise the the dark backdrop scene
Gives the enigmatic feel
Accessability of the river and the bridge
Artificial lighting

Disadvantages:
People walking past
Too dark of a setting, being unable to see the scene.

 

 

Flash Back

 

 The common in Mulbarton is perfect for what we would like to achieve; a calm area away from the rough and business the city life brings. Remote and appealing.

Advantages:
Accessable
Achieves the goals

Disadvantages:
Timing the sun setting.

 

 



 Drama room for the femme fatale.                                      Advantages:                                                accessable                                                            can achieve the artificial lighting easily                                                                   its a blackout room                                                  Disadvantages:                                                    Booking the Room.