The shot composition is always a vital part of any film, and when done incorrectly, can lead to disastrous looking scenes.
This opening is no exception. We need an establishing shot when we first show the protagonist escaping the mental hospital, and another when he has arrived in the wood.
Showing the protagonist's mental state through body language and make-up is easy, but we do have to make sure that these are shown through camera angles and shots. Close-ups will be needed to show red eyes with bags underneath, greasy hair and rough skin. The protagonist hasn't been too fussed about his appearance since his schizophrenia development, and the implication of drugs through his eyes will allow us to communicate easily that this man is very distressed.
A particularly difficult shot (that will look pretty good if pulled off) would be the talking tree. We will have to have 2 shots of the same thing, but one with a person in front of it, and one without. If we merge the two shot layers and have one at maybe 50% opacity, we can get across that the protagonist is hallucinating the trees talking to him, and criticizing him.
Another possible shot that would be very effective would be in the scene where we see the noose. Any shots viewed from the Protagonist's PoV would be shot in black and white, and when he sees the noose, the only time he sees colour is through that circle. This would emphasise his desire to escape life, and leave his horrible thoughts behind. The only way he can achieve true happiness is to assure that he can't be hurt any more.
These are only a few of the important shots, and we will still have to make sure we can keep the standard consistent throughout the opening.
This opening is no exception. We need an establishing shot when we first show the protagonist escaping the mental hospital, and another when he has arrived in the wood.
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| If we can get even half the appearance of the man on the right, we're set |
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| It probably won't be this happy |
Another possible shot that would be very effective would be in the scene where we see the noose. Any shots viewed from the Protagonist's PoV would be shot in black and white, and when he sees the noose, the only time he sees colour is through that circle. This would emphasise his desire to escape life, and leave his horrible thoughts behind. The only way he can achieve true happiness is to assure that he can't be hurt any more.
These are only a few of the important shots, and we will still have to make sure we can keep the standard consistent throughout the opening.
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