Meeting with production group #6

This Friday's meeting we pitched in our idea for the opening sequence. I designed the shot-by-shot list and the storyboard and explained it. I took notes on the feedback given.

Feedback notes:

1) When explaining the shot by shot list, the teachers explained how they liked the beginning of the scene, it build up tension and made the audience question the man's intentions until the scene he reveals his photography camera. However the teachers thought it was too subtle which the group doesn't really mind. It is interesting how the beginning of the scene builds up tension, followed by a relief and once again creates tension at the end. 

2) Matt pointed out bird watching is more complex and requires more professional material than just a tripod and camera. This we will take into account and will require research of props needed in order for the sequence to be more realistic. 

3) He also suggested the main character's costume to be a humble one, not very outstanding. I agreed and explained how I pictured the main character to have a very George from Lovely Bones look. 

4) Finally we discussed regarding whether we should show the woman at the end or not. Matt explained he thought it would be best to remove that part as it gives too much away however the group disagreed. Despite giving too much away we were keen on somehow including her and show how the main character's attention shifts from birds to human- in order to show his voyeuristic tendencies. We decided to keep our options open for different endings and record them. Once we start editing we will choose the ending.