Baby Steps

 Brainstorming

I'm back! Recently, Rayyan, Edison, Eugene, and I have brainstormed how we want to approach our movie opener, particularly the theme of it. Since all four of us have similar interests, it was quite easy to narrow down the types of movies we find appealing to create. The genres we have considered include but are not limited to horror, adventure, comedy, and action!

Horror

Our horror idea centers on a YouTuber who ventured into a haunted woodland without knowing the true consequences of his decision. Character disappearances, thrilling legends, and dark figures are all part of the plot, which builds to a very exciting and frightening conclusion. As a result, this concept produced numerous advantages for us. First of all, there isn't really a need for props because the woods already provide a spooky atmosphere. Not only does this save us a LOT of money, but it makes our video more professional as the scenery would be similar to those used in Hollywood. Additionally, it created anticipation for the audience. Horror films are easy to hook readers in as they capture the effect of suspense and curiosity, which are naturally attention-grabbers for the human brain. They also encourage our group to try out new jump scares and inventive camera techniques. Horror's have the level of versatility that lets us be creative with our ideas and scary effects. Above all, creating spooky settings would be more enjoyable for all of us. However, there are problems with the concept.

Filming at night presents a significant challenge; getting good shots in the dark requires specialized equipment. Other problems included arranging outfit changes in the middle of filming, as well as the possibility that the weather would not allow for an outdoor shot. 

Adventure (Featuring Comedy)

Another good option was an adventure that focused on conveying humor. Our goal was to transform That One Uno Edit's wild comedy into an action-packed chess game. Think of two players facing off in the greatest chess game ever, complete with unordinary reactions, where the Queen Piece is shown as the final traitor in the chaotic plot. Some positives are that we were able to shoot it indoors, which provides us with greater control of our environment to operate in. The overall setup was also quite simple, saving both time and money. This idea also had some pretty hilarious potential, especially for viewers our age who are more likely to get the intertextual reference and be pleased with the silly exxageration of the game. However, there were also some disadvantages. People who don't understand the references might not find the humor funny, limiting our project to a small target audience. When creating a movie, especially only the opening sequence, it is absolutely essential to hook in as many interests as possible, so having this idea may just be a bit too unique for us. It would also be difficult to capture that fast-paced intensity of the film and would require a prodigy in both camera shots and editing. We have confidence in ourselves to create a good project, but this task may just be a bit too high for our first-ever video.

Action

The last movie idea we brainstormed was to incorporate a video game-themed film filled with excitement and action. In order to create an intriguing film, the main character must overcome difficulties and foes in a cinematic manner. We did not plan out the exact storyline of it yet, but we have a baseline of the thematics behind it. In summary, this idea was lively and provided excellent visual scene chances. The dynamic storytelling and quick pacing were fascinating to consider, and planning stunts together would have been an exciting way for us to bond together and ejoy the film-making process. Despite all these awesome benefits of this idea, it was quickly countered because the concept was too ambitious for our capabilities and available resources. It was impossible to successfully replicate professional-level action scenes without sophisticated equipment or experience. Furthermore, as actors in our video, we would have to execute actions that may be hazardous to our health and possibly life-threatening if done wrong. On a professional basis, their would be stuntmen and safety equipment to ensure the protection of actors. However, we lack this, so our "action" would be very limited.

So? Which idea will it be? Find out right here on Saleh Selections soon!