Documentary. Pre-production and production.
While we were doing our paperwork, I had to think about the concept. There is one amazing film about magicians. I honestly think that it's one of the bests itself. I you are a film nerd as I am, then "The Prestige" is probably already watched by you. May be even several times.
"The Prestige" is the most realistic film about magicians. That's what Sasha said. So I watched it once again. And came up with a concept based on the film.
"The Prestige" is the most realistic film about magicians. That's what Sasha said. So I watched it once again. And came up with a concept based on the film.
Pre-production was a bit hard for us, because in the beginning we were suffering from a lack of communication. Luckily we managed to cope with that by making all the docs by the deadline.
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When everything was signed, we went into the studio. Recreated the set from the video I mentioned in the previous post. And I asked the questions that we thought can be useful. We had a pretty long conversation though and luckily we got the answers that helped us to focus on the main idea that we had: emotions.
And then, according to the interview we started producing imagery. The most part was shot in the SU, also we got slow motion shots in the studio and fire outside. All of those we decided to use as cutaways or sequences for titles.
To be honest every performance that we have shot has loads of different reactions and emotions. Even really funny ones that we really want to include.
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The above written page is a great synopsis - is the quote from Sacha? I like this way of constructing the film - it's thoughtful and smart. Will the viewer be aware of this structure and that this is how the magician sees his craft?
ReplyDeleteWell I came up with a concept before we held the interview. I tried to follow it but the edges became really blurry. So I don't think people really gonna be aware of it. But we still based our films on emotions and opening some BTS secrets at the end.
DeleteStarting with a clear and thoughtful structure as you have done provides an internal rationale even if it is not fully perceived by the viewer who will be immersed in the experience. It still gives the film a coherence. I am really impressed. Very good Mary !!
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