Potential and Scouted Locations

The scouted images below consist of primary photographs, in which I was responsible of collecting from the previous table.

Views of Norwich:

• Car park, establishing views
• Norwich Market
• Playhouse River

Car Park, establishing views:
This location is to be included within the first frames/seconds of our thriller opening; a quick shot, yet has to establish the location.
Advantages:
As predicted, this potential location establishes Norwich very well, portraying an urban, fast paced, busy life, as well as suiting the fast pace of the shot cuts. Thisis connoted through the movement of the cars. The urban setting links well to influencial opening thrillers such Layer Cake and Essex Boys. However, Layer Cake portrays a more glamorous tone, whereas we want to achieve the grit and grime of Essex Boys. Finally, logistically, this location was easily accessible. 
Disadvantages:
Although the dummy shots below capture a rewaerding view, we aim to film in the evening when it is dark. Although there will be faint, artificial lights from shops and cars, this is something to consider. However, no back light from the car park assures that no unwanted light will be in the shot.


Dummy shot



Dummy shot





Extended potential locations:
The location of a car park, not only for the views, presented the opportunity for a gritty, urban shot to be briefly included within the fragmented shots.

Potential shot. Shows view, but also bleak tone from water and  crime, from the bars.





Dummy shot;  tilted shot creates obscurity and confusion for the audience, while the grey concrete and water connotes a bleak tone. Becuase of the tilted shot, the low ceiling and bar entrap the audience, creating a sense of claustrophobic.

Norwich Market:

This location is to be included within the first frames/seconds of our thriller opening; a quick shot, yet has to establish the location.
Advantages:
The Long shot establishes Norwich, in which we want to achieve a recognisable location.
Disadvantges:
This particular location has a variety of bright colours in shot. However, this is a disadvantage as we want to achieve a bleak, dark tone. Artificial lighting and silhouettes are dependant on whether shops are open. But, if we can access this, the outcome could be very good.
We must take into consideration that these will be particularly quick, fragmented shots, shot the establishment is primarily what we need from the audience.

Dummy shot; Although an (extreme) long shot, the frame is filled. The harsh square building and silhouette of the tree are particulary cold and enigmatic.

Extended angle. For a potential shot, the slope creates and angle and a metaphor;.  we taking the audience down into the dark depths of crime....

Playhouse River:

This location is to be included within the first frames/seconds of our thriller opening; a quick shot, yet has to establish the location.
Advantages:
Advantages of this location are the accessibility of the bridge itself and, the river. The river enables us to capture a reflection of the lights which are evident against the dark backdrop. This creates a sense of enigma and also, claustrophobia, as the frame is either filled with building, or water. Also, The river location adds slight variety to the fragmented shots; still urban, but quieter and more eery.
Disadvantages:

 From the shots taken, the location was very dark, with, in particular, the picture below, appearing quite dark and out of focus; is the amount of light is not enough, the location might not be clearly seen by the audience. However, from the other location shots, light is available artificially from lampposts and nearby shops. 

This shot is particularly dark, but captures a good reflection upon the river, creating a sense of claustrophobia for the audience.

Dummy shot; This close up could be used within the opening, with the light being very striking and enigmatic, and the bars hinting crime.

Open Space:
Mulbarton Common:
This location is to be included within the flash-back scenes consisting of 2 shots; a man and a woman smiling and, two hands holding each other.
Advantages:
Logistically, this particular location is easily accessible, with plenty of open space and little disturbance. The flat land and distant trees create an idyllic and peaceful backdrop, making the audience feel comfortable.
Disadvantages:
Even though this location depicts the appropriate tone for the flash-back shots, the peaceful, dream-like tone that we wish to achieve is dependant on the weather and positioning of the sun.

Haze created by the sun connotes a dream like state; idyllic and peaceful.

Dummy Shot; an extreme long shot establishing the location. Shots like this could also be the backdrop to close ups.

Blackout room:

CNS Drama Room:

This location is to be included within the "femme fatale" flash back scene, where we are first introduced to "Miss River".
Advantages:
This location poses many advantages such black out blinds, reel curtains, and artificial spot lights; creating focus and power upon the character and a dark, serious tone on the audience. Back lights can add definition upon the character if needed. The drama room is also very accessible for booking and use. There is also plenty of space for filming equipment.
Disadvantages:
Noise disturbance may be heard from other rooms, especially as these shots are silent, accept for the dialogue, which is extremely important for the decision Damien makes, and, the plot. Logistically, initial organisation as to when actors and film makers are free may be a problem.

Dummy shot; low angle shot looking up into the spotlight, with dark background, connoting the characters power on the audience.

Dummy shot; Long shot with centred black curtain (shut the black out blinds) and centred spot light.

The spot light links to the image of the femme fatale; a dark lustrous women (black background), but seen as a glamorous and pure figure (white spotlight).

Note:
Because of the controlled lighting and blinds, the drama room could also be used to express the moral ambiguity of Damien Crowe (close up's). However, this may affect the continuity of our thriller, as this part of the opening takes place in an alley way. We would not want this transition between locations to be noticeable, which it could be.