AS Media Coursework Treatment Presentation

In this presentation we will be discussing our plans for the fourth coming months in terms of our media

coursework and breaking down the order of shots and discussing our chosen locations.

Title of the film: Captive● We were fairly spontaneous in choosing the title for the opening scene. The

main reason we agreed on the title ‘Captive’ was because the one word evokes many relatable emotions throughout the film and creates a common underlying theme throughout the opening scene.

● Below, is our prototype font that we believe fits best with the genre and elements of the opening scene.

Genre and how we intend to establish it● Genre: Spy / Action

● In order to establish this genre, we will make sure particular elements of the film consistent throughout the opening scene in order to reinforce the idea of spy and action through the use of four main factors…

■ Colour correction (dark for abandoned house, light for offices)■ Music (climactic music in areas and atmospheric music)■ Locations (contrasting locations to emphasise atmosphere)■ Costumes (Suits for agents, rough cloths for kidnapper)

Breakdown of the sequence (so far)

The tone and atmosphere we are creatingThe atmosphere we are try to get across to the audience is one which keeps them on their toes, one minute we show the abandoned conditions and next we cut back to the business centre. It creates a juxtaposition and a nice contrast. This sets the audience up nicely for the rest of the movie. As a result of this, the tone may be quite unpredictable in the sense that the audience may not know what's to come but are eager to carry on watching.

● Rustic metal ● Dark for stealth ● Light for happiness ● Abandoned buildings (Poor and gloomy)● Business center (Upper class)● No plants can represent death as in conventional society, plants are symbolic to life. Also,

plants represent growth which may be like the progression to the rescue of the kidnapped man and the storyline.

Target audience● Captive is designed to be viewed by everyone, hence the reason why we have made it a 12A.

This is so we can widen the target audience and generate the most amount of money out of the opening scene as possible because anybody can go and see it no matter what their age is. However, this means we are restricted in some ways as we can;t contain much swearing and the violence can’t be too graphic. In order to stick with the BBFC's guidelines, we will refer to their rules and regulations for 12A films.

Locations● We will be filming at 3 main locations that will be important in creating the atmosphere and to

contrast one another throughout the opening scene.Name Address Reason for Location

Salesforce Tower 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY An upper class and prestigious location chosen to compliment the agents in suits. This will contrast perfectly with the run down and abandoned house.

Abandoned Location Bridgewater Rd, Wembley, Greater London HA0

This is where the kidnapped man will be dumped by the russian kidnapper in order to be left for death.

Town Centre Car Park Reading, West Berkshire RG1 2AG This location is going to occur at the very start of the opening scene. This location won't be featured too prominently as we will be using extreme close ups in terms of montage editing to represent the stealthiness and efficiency of the kidnap.

Risk AssessmentHazard People at risk Risk control in place Risk assessment (LOW.

MODERATE, HIGH)

Harm from sharp objects Actors Avoid any contact with sharp objects buy filming or entering buildings differently.

Moderate

Being hit by vehicles Actors and cameraman When crossing roads or filming in busy locations, we will be cautious of fast vehicles and signs that may warn us.

Moderate

Other people around us Actors and cameraman Be aware of the people surrounding us in particularly rough areas. Making sure we protect our camera gear

Low

Trip hazards Actors and cameraman Watch out for trip hazards and camera cables. Make sure cables are tucked away.

Low

Influence from other filmsFor our film opening we've used both ‘James Bond’ and ‘Kingsman: The secret service’ for inspiration. The upper class variation of espionage is something we focus on throughout our opening, whether it be a skyrise building in central London or an old derelict property we make sure to incorporate that smug affluence that characters such as James Bond have.