I’m currently editing these days. I somehow felt that I was stuck in the project after watching the footages hundreds of times. I think everyone has the same feeling. Literally losing judgement on the project. I took breaks and watched some films that might inspire me.

There is a intense running part in the end of my project, so I watched Run Lola Run, which includes a lot of running scenes. It also plays around with time as I am doing for my project. I learned some little techniques to make the end more intense and appealing from the running footage in Run Lola Run. So I would suggest that take breaks while editing and watch some films or videos that may relate to your projects to get some new ideas and inspirations.

I was also struggling with music. I was worried for not having music for some parts in my project, but after trying different ways, I think that for some parts, it is better to go without music. If you have to use music but couldn’t find the one you want, maybe try to use simple songs, rhythm, beats, or sound effects. I would say less is more in some cases of putting music since most of time we don’t have composers working specifically for our pieces.

THREE proposal

Logline

THREE will be an eight minutes color film noir, which consists of elements from Drama, Crime and Mystery.

Summary

THREE is a film about a triangle story among Ryan, Jessie and Bella, but focusing on the couple, Ryan and Jessie. It can be divided into three parts. First, it starts with Jessie’s voice, saying why and how she kills her boyfriend Ryan. Second part is Ryan’s revenge. And the last part is the ending. There will be a lot of flashbacks and voiceovers through the whole film.

Statement (Why)

I always want to do narrative films to show people the stories in my head on the screen. There aren’t many students do narrative films in Lafayette; that’s one reason I want to do this film, to bring people interested in doing narrative films together. I did several short films before, but they are not professional enough. Capstone is a good time for me to do a relatively big and professional project with a crew and cast. I also want to use this film to apply for graduate film school programs and jobs.

Intended Audience

One reason I do narrative is that there are more intended audiences for narrative films. Maybe there won’t be many people watch a short film from a college student, but there will be audiences, like other college students, may be inspired by my film, or some film companies see the potential of works. It is a long way to go, but it is the one I want to go.

Five ways to help others

1. I’m really happy to help other people that are also doing narrative films on   set. I can be the cameraman, sound recorder, etc. I understand it is not easy to get a   crew and do the narrative films.
2. I’d love to help others on editing. I can give advice on the flow of the film or techniques that can be applied.
3. I’m happy to be interviewed for others’ documentaries.
4. I like working and editing in the FAMS building at midnight, and I have a car, so I can offer rides or help for those also like working at midnight in FAMS building.
5. I have a GoPro, a short Slider, a shotgun mic, and a cannon 80D that I can lend to others.

Timeline

July – Sep. 9^th 2016: Preproduction

Sep. 9^th – Oct. 2^nd 2016: Filming

October-Nov. 10^th: Editing, Record and add voiceover, Supplemental footage

Nov. 10^th – December: Final editing

Key Personnel

I will write, direct and edit this film. There will be two women and one man in the cast: Marci Weinstein as Jessie, Hannah Weaver as Bella, and Heman Matharu as Ryan. There will be a small crew that will include one or two cameraman, one sound recorder, and someone that can help me set things up on the set.