first shoot

This was my first shoot overall it was a useful experience , all be it not as productive as i hoped , but a step that needed to be taken so i could develop my idea, storyboard and look of the film.

The initial POV worked well had an authentic look and produced something i intended to create - a mysterious silhouette type action that took the viewer away from the static student like shot of which most coursework based productions are linked with. This shot hopefully showed a wider range of camera skills and ingenuity. The tone is slightly dark i adjusted ways to enhance the natural light which ( with a little luck) gave it an authentic film contrast, around the room i placed masculine objects with famine objects close, one to reflect a relationship of some kind but also a conflict between the repetition of red and white each connoting a difference one power one innocent.The idea of using colour to convey mood came from the Japanese director ............... he would use light and colour within the background to portray the mood felt by the audience for example a dark blue would represent a sadness or a deep red for anger.

The other shots will be discarded for reasons such as the narrative was not well presented the light was to dark and the static shots used pulls away from the quality and continuity i want to use. From looking at this first shoot i then planned a different opening and storyline which would portray the concept and a higher level "If Walls Could Speak". By looking at Todorov theory on narrative where he proposes this structure equilibrium - disruption - resolution - re equilibrium this theory is mainly used in action films such as Mission Impossible, i wanted to change these series of linear events to start with the end then move to the event the disruption then find a mid ground between resolution and re equilibrium leaving the film open to thought discussion.

My film storyline:
present time repercussions
The event causing these repercussions
immediate effects of event

Poster ideas

This is my first idea for my film poster i want to depict the narrative if walls could speak so my first idea would be a subject in a chair or just a chair in a dark room resembling the walls looking in and being dominate. however it is quite abstract therefore i might try to develop a different look to show if walls could speak



This is my final idea i have found the location and have people willing to lend a hand this will be the image and i will have the title at the bottom and he production company at the top of the image.

film poster ideas

For my film poster i want the production company at the top with the main image dominating and drawing the eye in the middle, as well as the title at the bottom of the image, with the information productions actors cast crew at the very bottom. A classic layout but effective and follows the conventions of a film poster.

composition ideas


Looking at the design i was thinking of having a house in a mysterious sinister lighting introducing location but also revealing a slight narrative. For lighting i found this image of the exorcist which drew me in but also made me instantly think of narrative him entering the house and developing him as a character facing the darkness this is something i want to provoke as a director therefore if i can conjure emotions in the poster it would be an ideal build up to my film.

film review feedback and edit

film review

I have finished my film review, the only change from the writing i made was i has to shorten the text because it wouldn't fit in. I have crated a double A4 page and would like to print on photographic paper to add a professional authentic look, and finally an idea i had was to add some other pages to create a Small booklet with my film poster review and other pages such as more poster or another film i had in mind to direct.
finally i left footage out of the review because i have had a lot of set backs with filming i have kept the file as a PSD, so adding the images in will be no trouble, therefore the boxes in black and grey represent the picture.

film review

I have written my text for my film review i have tried to add a professional feel with an articulate use of language. There is always room for improvement and by creating my review on photoshop i can change edit and alter the layout and text at any time. one element i noted within other reviews is they have a connection with the audience in both synthetic personalisation and slight humor, i might need to improve the amount i tried to add paragraphs so i can adjust the text to fit around the screen shots which will dominate the page.

As far as short films go, If walls could speak, is up their with the best. We’ve all seen films meant to have messages and meaning behind it but this one has an intriguing outlook on life within objects. An event takes place within a house which in turn is only seen by the structure of the house leaving no evidence; it is only the objects within that truly know the truth know the secrets!
The film is shot in a unique way depicting the walls as alive. And though it is an impressive film at times it lacks the quality throughout as it shows in particular places. Leah eggalton gives a performance which admittedly is limited due to the lack of screen time but the simple things she dose has a good effect on the film and is someone to watch out for in the future when given a stronger role.

Following Godard’s maxim that “films should have a beginning, a middle and an end but not necessarily in that order” director Daniel Parslow shows an incline to agree he leaves the film in a state of openness giving it the ability to be made into a feature films and expanded on as an ideas and narrative. The budget is very limited and the location seems to be chosen due to it convenience not its aesthetic quality, no offence intended to the home owner. This British film is a look into the future or film for Britian and new directors over the globe but director Daniel Parslow show grate potential and hopefully lives up to the hype that surrounds his interest hobby and talent.

Those expecting to see a rounded film with all ends tied up and plot foreseeable should probably steer clear but those who enjoy a different take and a new experience should be interested. Parslow refers to his film as a silent dialog which he describes as having a power and intensity which can be grater than some spoken use of language, maybe he is reading to much into it but our view is that the lack of dialog dose add an extra boost! To the emotions felt,

Overall the film is a slow paced but intriguing and intense look at life with in objects. The Cinematography is powerful and gives the audience an insight to a different way of seeing. Directed by Daniel Parslow, who shows promise and intent reinforced by the interesting narrative. The film has moments of quality and some which are lacking and is a good achievement due to recourses and budget overall the idea is stronger than the ability to convey and is rated a 4 star short film.

i want to use a stand out quote which is a convention in a varity of reviews the quote i was thinking of useing “A silent dialog which he describes as having a power and intensity”

other aspects i wanted to add around the page where:

Certificate 15 director Daniel Parlow staring Leah eggleton screen play Daniel Parslow distributor shepherds films

If you liked this you will like – inception 2010 – The Matrix 1999 – unbreakable 2000
not to sure about the linked films just above would like others opinon i choose these beacuse of the unique look on situation which inspired the narritive.