For the next part of the planning stage for my 5 minute short film, I was asked to produce a 1 minute pitch in order to outline my initial ideas. This allowed me to gain feedback and improve the concept of my short film accordingly. Firstly, it was suggested that the concept presented may not fit in to the 5 minute allocated time for the film and that to create the effect of a true 20th century silent film, I must pick locations that don't have anything modern in the background (e.g. tall skyscrapers, busy roads etc.). This means that every single one of my locations must be carefully considered in order to avoid such obstructions. Also, it was suggested that I take inspiration from the cutscenes in the game 'LA Noire', as these are good examples of how a film noir should look.
I was asked whether or not I would use captions in my film to show speech, however, I decided that, since text often detracts the audience from the film itself, that I would simply use mime as it keeps the audience focused on what's going on in the scene.
It was also suggested to me that I should start the film from after the murder has taken place in order to enhance the enigma throughout the short film and to give the film a contemporary feel.
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