Production

After discussing our experimental film numerous times it was time to film the different elements needed to create it. First however, Myself and Emma felt it necessary to practice some effects to see if we were able to produce result the as desired. We therefore filmed a quick stop motion sequence of a paper heart being formed. We found that this worked although to create a more seamless piece more photographs were needed, which can simply be achieved. We also practiced editing footage of Myself moving into various positions whilst sat in a chair, in order to attain a 'ghostly' effect as you see the trail of the remains from the previous shot. This also worked well and we are planning to use this style of editing within the final production.

Yesterday, we filmed sections that we did not need the studio or our actor for. This included shots of:

• The old man's eye as it opens and closes - We filmed the eye for every eventuality of the short story. As he opens it suddenly when he hears a noise; it being closed as the old man sleeps; closing shut slowly and gradually opening. I'd like the emphasis of the film the be greatly put upon the old man's eye as I feel that it is an integral part of the style and feel of the film and it's eerie nature. 
• A stop motion of a paper heart as it forms from being a crumpled piece of paper. 
• The animated image of a heart with the changing frequency levels of the monitor moving from within it. We projected this upon the chest of a male figure as to emphasise the abstract approach to the piece. 
• The projection also casting upon a hand as it clenches into a fist. 
• A possible 'dream sequence' that we may include in the final film - This is simply of a park swing as it begins to rock and sway by itself. We plan to gain this effect by reversing the footage so that it appears to begin moving back and forth alone, with no human presence. 
• The same concept of the previous point yet from the angle of the swaying swing - This footage is planned to be viewed from the beginning within the eye of the old man if used.