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GEORGINA CLEMENTS
CANDIDATE NUMBER 1686
CLAREMONT FAN COURT SCHOOL


This short film is a bout a teenage girl who experiences supernatural events whilst suffering from the losses of her family members. Every day the girl, Alice wakes up and finds a family member missing form her family photo in which she keeps on her wall. However, there is speculation whether she is suffering from mental illness and can't separate reality and imagination. Or it is her father suffering from PTSD from being a war photographer and taking his crippling anxiety and fear out on the family.

Below is my Researching, Planning, and Construction phase for my creation of Silent Voices. I have used various platforms throughout the process such as Twitter, Instagram, Final Cut Pro, Canva and Prezi.

I have also shown my process of the creation on my short film which involved editing, directing  and camera work. 

Editing -I helped throughout the editing phase of Silent voices by adding in the cross dissolves and the voice over audio ect. I mainly helped out with the editing and making of our Film Ident that is shown at the beginning of the Short. Throughout the making of the Ident we faced multiple challenges e.g unable to download the Ident from Giphy so we used QuickTime to screen record rather than downloading the visual. I used various platforms within the making of the Ident which enabled me to gain more knowledge throughout this process. 

Camera Work -We took turns with the Camera Work, however I was unable to show much participation within this sector as I was the protagonist in front of the camera acting in most of the scenes. However, for the scenes that I was not in e.g the scenes with Gary and Emily, I was behind the camera using various camera work such as tracking shots, shot verse shot and over the shoulder shot. 

Directing - I directed for the majority of the time however I also acted in the film as the protagonist, Alice. I was able to do this by directing each scene by a detailed, structured plan for each scene and shot. This made our Short to be fluid and easy to follow through as well as understanding the concept of our film.We used a Shot List to create fluidity and a developed story line. 

OUR SHORT FILM

CONSTRUCTION : EDITING OUR SHORT FILM

CONSTRUCTION : ANALYSES OF OUR SHORT FILM

THE FAMILY 

Throughout our Short we have depicted an average, ordinary family within an middle-class, cosy house. A home connotes safety and consolation however the truth behind the family dynamics is the polar opposite. We have shown the family sitting around the table displaying a united family who cares for one another which is another juxtaposition. The mise-en-scene portrays a complete and a wholesome family however through editing, sound and lighting it creates a different meaning of secrets and a danger. We then try and show moments where cracks start to appear throughout our film. The place where people would usually feel the safest, would be you bed. The most pivotal moment is from Alice's bed where she realises what her dad is doing. We used mise-en-scene to connote and symbolise metaphorical issues that we have expressed throughout our Short film. This can include the house being represented as an uncomfortable and damaging place to live in where as in reality a home should be a place of comfort and a safe heaven. Another example is through symbolism of doors. This has been shown within our Short Film in the end scene by Alice closing door behind her to make her feel safe and comfortable within her home. 

The Father 

Another example of the symbolism we have shown in our Short has reflected through the father presenting his authoritarian personality. This mise-en-scene shows tension and suspense in the house by presenting a family member missing each day. The father, Gary, is keeping secrets which is shown by the photos that scribbled out the picture of the mother which can conveys the hatred and tension within the family dynamics. This shows how the father is plotting and has private plans within his secretive life. He has his own setting e.g his study which is completely private allowing no other family members. This shows his authority and power within the household. 

Shadows 

We created tension through shadows and we believe it engages the audiences by increasing the atmosphere in the scene as well as tension  and suspension of the relationship between Alice and Gary. The shadow also expresses how  Gary have the authoritarian role by looking down upon the children and making him a powerful and impacting visual. 

Doors 

We used the symbolism of doors to allow Alice to escape the reality and escape the emotional abuse. She closes the door of her bedroom and slides down it slowly, showing how the only place she feels safe is her bedroom. She has no where else to go and does not know what to do, as when we leave her, she is crying at the bottom her her bedroom door.

CONSTRUCTION : ISSUES OUR FILM FACES

ISSUES OUR FILM FACES by Georgie Clements

CONSTRUCTION : FILM TITLE

I have researched and constructed the title of our Short through the use of typography and the effect it have on the content. Typography is all about adjusting the text within the design while creating powerful content. It provides attractive appearance and preserves the aesthetic value of your content. It plays a vital role in setting the overall tone of a website, and ensures a great user experience. I found this image very useful to expand my knowledge about different types of font and there meanings behind it. I also found it very enticing how their is psychology behind the font making a personality trait come alive through a visual textual code. So within our Short Film, we wanted to express a bold and a powerful font to create the meaning behind the words Silent Voices. We wanted to express how the father has silenced the daughters from speaking aloud the truth. 

We decided to use this type of font for 'Silent Voices' to catch the audiences attention by making it in bold as well as all the letters in Caps Lock. Caps Locks have been previously used in other famous films such as 'Brides Maids' and 'Shaun Of The Dead'. This shows that there if an influential effect that Caps Locks are used for film titles. The contrasting colours of black and white links to my Film Postcard by carrying the title throughout 
my Promo- Packs.

Before the black out we used the visual codes of the father talking to the doctor about getting Alice sectioned. Silent Voices then fades over the background video which links the content with the meaning of the title.This engages the audiences to connect the two together which increases the engagement and excitement of the Short Film. 

CONSTRUCTION : DEVELOPING THE FILM WEBSITE

Before 

After

My Film Website URL:
https://georgieclements.wixsite.com/silentvoices

I will be comparing my Film Website research to the actual final website. Within my Film Website I involved many codes and convention of a website such as social media, web banner and interactive elements ect. As well as composing research through Scoop.it of short film. Scoop.it that I used which is a useful source to further extent my knowledge about Short Film. I also analysed three Short Film Websites and I used all these research to make my final Film Website.

The outcome of my Film Website has many beneficial and effective features e.g using the house theme colour following on form my postcard. I also involved multimedia elements, behind the scenes images and Character development of our main protagonists. However there are negative aspects as well such as not including Navigational Features and Flash Elements; these would make the website more interactive and engaging.