Post production in Hard Candy

I am coming close to finishing the edit of my film but am finding myself really obsessed with the details. I want to do some post colour editting as thats what I am used to with my photography. I researched the post production of Hard Candy as I really like the colour levels and tones in various parts of that film and how they change to reflect mood. I am now beginning to edit colours in premiere.

Post production in Hard Candy

Finished Filming

All planned shots have been finished today, After editting i may choose to reshoot or shoot some parts of the film. I am quite pleased with all the footage so far especially the daytime shots but have struggled to get the quality i wanted from the night shots at this stage but hope to refilm these soon

First half and second half

In my previous post I discuss the transiton between day and night. My film holds no real story yet aims to provoke thought and my aim has always been to confuse and make people want to watch the film, I will only hint at things so the viewer can make their own choice. In the first half of the film in the daytime all is very naive yet the music does give the feeling of something bad. In the second half of the film there will be a darker feel induced directly from the lack of natural light in the external shots. I will urge that something has happened in each frame yet a conclusion of what has actually happened will not be shown, but you may feel like you are close to discovering. 

Transition Between Day and Night

In the Evening last night I filmed day going to night from full day light to almost complete darkness. I wanted a rural location for this and have done a few trial countryside experiments which I havent liked enough. For a transitional spaces project at the end of last year I filmed it getting dark in an urban area and it was fantastic with all the lights coming on as it got dark which keeps interest. Obviously with the isoloation aspect to my film I don't want to use an urban area so chose a bridge over a dual carriageway which is an isolated place yet still has the interest of car head lights, yes there are people in the cars but they are far from in contact with my character. I am pleased with the trasition filmed

Film Case Cover

Being mainly a photographer I came up with an idea for showing parallel universes in a still and this is it. I quite like it and will use it or something similar as a cover for my piece

Photographer making a film

I discussed with my tutor how this is my first film and i concentrate mainly on Photography, she said how it is interesting when photographers make films as they concentrate on different things to film makers. Photographers focus on composition of frames and colours which I feel I am demostrating. This is my first film and I am really enjoying the process.

My one actress and her outfit

My actress did an A-Level in Drama and so has understanding of what i require from her. I wanted a pretty female who I know well enough to get what I want from her. Her outfit is bright blocks of colour to replicate the summer feel of the film. Being mainly a Photographer I find colours very important. I am only using one actress now which I think does give an isolated feel to the film but I don't see that as a problem as the film sees her getting tangled up in her journey. With her being the only character and the only one we see this works very nicely. Being half way through the process she is ideal to work with and think she is perfect for the role.

The Music

I need original music for my piece, i know a number of people abole to make me something. I want something created in the style of Crystal Castles for my film, their querky and unique stlye provokes various responses as they are not to everyones liking. I have chosen my brother to create the music for my work as we live together and this means we are able to discuss any problems easily and therefore progress faster and get the results I want. The piece is close to finished and has changes of pace at various points which was my main request. The music has a mild dark feel to it but does provoke a mysterious undertone to the film therefore keeping you on edge. I think it works fantastically

Mock Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyW6s2rmN8Q

I have posted a mock up version of my film on youtube. I quite like how this piece is goin so far but unfortunately youtube is showing this in 4:3 rather than 16:9 so apologies for that.