Here are my production design ideas for my project.
Lighting
Most of my title sequence will be high-key lighting. However, at the beginning when she is just waking up, I want to use low-key lighting. Not in a creepy way, but in a it’s-the-morning-and-my-room-is-dark way. Here’s a screenshot from Eighth Grade (2018) that shows the sort of lighting I’m talking about. Notice how it’s only dark because it’s early, not because it’s scary. Other aspects of mise-en-scene will help with this as well.
Costuming
I want my main character to dress sort of in a “funky” way. I want her to look disheveled and mismatched. This will add to the comedy element of the sequence. I’ve included images of Nadine from The Edge Of Seventeen (2016) to show the sort of vibe I’m looking for.
Decor
In an earlier blog post (found here), I discussed where I will be shooting and also included some images. I will be including lots of posters/wall decor, scattered clothes, hair products, jewelry, and other random objects in the scenes that take place in my character’s bedroom.
When she is in the bathroom, I will have a bunch of hair products, makeup, and soaps everywhere. I want it to look like a mess because that will add to the chaotic nature of the title sequence. I also enjoy the blue patterns on the shower curtain, as they tie in with the blue sheets and comforter on her bed.
When she is in the living room/ kitchen, It will look similar to the way it looks in these images. I don’t feel the need to change much, since my character will only be here for a short period of time. The only changes will be the placement of the props.
I won’t be manipulating the school setting either. I will be including our student parking lot, stairs, hallways, and our of our classrooms. Lockers, desks, and the styles of our classrooms will be effective decor elements for my title sequence.
Props
Here is a list of the props I will be using and their purposes. It is possible that I will change these out or eliminate some.
- Phone: used as alarm.
- Toothbrush, face wash, hairbrush, mascara, sneakers: to show the panicked state she is in by using these props in a frantic manner.
- Granola bar, car keys, backpack, car: to show she is on-the-go.
Sources
- I used various IMDB links throughout this post. Their specific URLs can be found when clicking on them.
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