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Run: there is never enough time-Props for filming

Throughout the trailer a number of props where used to be more creative in the scene and make the film seem more realistic and true to life. Here are the main props that where used.

Spray paint can and Deodorant can:

As the film is primarily based around graffiti this is a major prop in the film and is used within many of the scenes. Two empty cans of spray paint where used and one can of deodorant, the deodorant was used as a visual effect to make it seem like he was actually spraying graffiti onto a wall when in actual fact no damage was done. The empty cans of spray paint are to be filmed in separate scenes and once put together it will appear as though he was vandalising the wall.

Fake Gun:

For the scene that involved a gun we used a Playstation 2 light gun with the wires cut off. This appears on camera very realistic and close to the real thing. We thought it best to use this rather than some sort of cap gun as this would have made too much noise and possibly distressed passing pedestrians.

Car:

We needed a car for the drive by scene so the shooter could remain anonymous, one of our friends volunteered his car and we where happy to accept as he is a safe experienced driver. There was one worry during the car scene because after the shooting we needed a quick get away which involved wheel spin, we where only going to attempt this part of the scene once as it is loud and may disturb people.

Camera Flash:

The camera flash is needed for the drive by seen also, the flash went off from within the car and was to replicate the flash of a gun. Because this scene was filmed at night the flash stood out alot and was used to good effect.

Flour:

Flour was needed in one scene to create the effect of cocaine, it was wrapped in sellotape and exchanged between two people. We where cautious when filming this scene because people may think that it is the real drug and we notified by standers that it was just flour.

Cigarette:

A cigarette is used in one scene to establish a character into the film, he blows smoke from the cigarette into the camera, it is also used in another scene where to characters are seen walking over a small bridge and one character is holding a cigarette. The use of the cigarette fits into the gang image and culture.

Soundtrack for trailer

For our trailer we have decided to go with Mobb Deep's survival of the fittest instrumental. We decided to use this because it fits into the film quite well with the element of rap/hip hop. It also allows for a narrator or voice over as the instrumental version is not too loud or overpowering. The tempo of the song fits into the trailer well also, as the trailer becomes more intense the tempo of the song picks up. Below is the song we have chosen.

RUN: Never Enough Time- Storyboard

RUN: Never Enough Time- Storyboard

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This is the storyboard for our A2 media film 'RUN', it contains the plan for our trailer including camera shots, what scenes to be used and soundtrack and other sound effects to be added in. Click the images to see them clearly.

Synopsis for coursework trailer - Run: There Is Never Enough Time

The main character of the film is Vincent Fitzpatrick known to his friends as Vinnie, he is a graffiti artist who lives in Liverpool. When Vinnie and a group of friends find they share a passion for graffiti they form a gang on this basis, the gang soon becomes well known within the city but things start to escalate fast. When the focus of the gang turns away from graffiti and more towards violence and mindless crime Vinnie starts to have second thoughts, the deciding factor for him and the turning point of the film is when his brother is shot dead during an incident with a rival gang. When Vinnie tries to leave the gang his fellow members don't take the news too well and decide that leaving the gang isn't as simple as just running away. Vincent is then forever running.

Analysis of Action/Drama

This is the trailer for 'The Hurt Locker' an action/drama film which is the same genre as my trailer. The first thing that happens in the trailer is the characters are introduced to the viewer but at the same time as they are being introduced to each other in the film. In this short clip over the shoulder shots are used to establish a first person view, this scene also establishes that the two characters are in some area of the armed forces. The next part of the trailer shows that they are in a bomb disposal unit, throughout the trailer you get a small understanding of the two characters relationship in that one is the strict leader the other is more of an adrenaline seeker who constantly shows a disregard for danger the same character also has many humorous lines in the film which convey his disregard for danger. Throughout the trailer there are jump cuts to a black background with captions and phrases on which are associated with the film, these are used so that they will be remembered because they are flashing up and will be related back to the film. Halfway through the trailer pops up a list of academy nominations for the film this is to show the audience that the film is viewed highly enough by professionals to be nominated. In terms of audio and soundtrack in this trailer, played in the background is the sound of a ticking bomb it keeps playing up until a large explosion partway through the trailer this builds the suspense for the audience as they know there is some sort of explosion coming in the trailer.