The Call of Adventure: Treatment.

Introduction:

It’s all well and good for Frodo and Sam to take the One Ring to Mordor and throw it in the fires of Mt.Doom, but what about the bar-man at the Prancing Pony in Bree or the local blacksmith of Minas Tirith? What is their story? What’s their perspective on events?

This project isn’t about the heroes who save the day, it’s about the secondary characters who pour they’re drinks and watch from the sidelines.

Aims:

I wish to tell a story from a new perspective and provide a small and limited view of a large and epic fantasy world.

 I also aim to fully take advantage of the visual and audio aspects of the film and use them to explore the themes of a new perspective and a limited view of a larger story.

 It is also important to create deep and well rounded characters, because shallow and pointless characters can really bring down a good story.

Description:

The film will be shot in monochrome and with minimal lighting. Not only will this create a film noir aesthetic but will also to make things simpler, for example I will needed fewer props and the set becomes less important, and this would make setting the film in a fantasy steam-punk world a lot easier.

 I will use atmospheric sound and music, used minimally to focus on the characters and the actions. Sound and music will be used to complement the film and create an atmosphere.

I will also balance the narrative between the storyline of the protagonist and the ‘heroes’, the ‘heroes’ are important but the protagonist is the main focus of the story.

Methods:

I will need to learn to use the camera as this will be the first time I am behind the camera and I wish to have a more hands on approach to the camerawork.

I will experiment with lighting, sound and other aspects of the film in tests. The aim of these will be attempt to use them to create a certain effect.

 I will need to finish the script and make sure it is as good as it can be. I don’t think that the film can be good unless the script is good.

 I will also need to organise actors, crew and location, it will be important to organise these earlier and not leave them to the last minute.

Requirements:

I will require a cannon 5D, since it is the camera I am used to and I find it intuitive and easy to use, and 24 – 70 lens, which a very versatile lens.  I will also need a tripod to get the shots intended.

For sound I need a marantz and microphone, another option is to use the zoom but I will need to learn how to use and experiment with it first.

I will need a rustic looking bar to serve as the location. I do have one in mind, namely the warehouse bar in C103, a nightclub on Union Street. It is very rustic and beaten looking and should be perfect. I am also very familiar with it.

Lastly I will require four actors, two women and two men, including voice actress for the protagonist. I have one person from college in mind for one of the male characters. I feel he perfectly suits the role and should be willing to take part.