Storyboard Animatic

In the animatic we haven't included non diegetic sound of background music as we haven't decided exactly which tracks we are using, and as we are creating one of our tracks from scratch, it would take longer than usual.

Film Theory in our Trailer

Final Storyboard

Make Up Test

INGREDIANTS:
BLUE FOOD COLOURING
RED FOOD COLOURING
GOLDEN SYRUP

RESULT:
The colour came out very realistic but the mixture was too wet and wouldn't dry. This is ideal for the death scene where the blood needs to look fresh, but for the rest of the trailer it needs to look dried. We brainstormed some solutions and our best option is to use setting spray.

Coloured Lighting Test

Website Research

EXAMPLES OF FILM WEBSITES:
https://a24films.com/films/swiss-army-man
This website focuses on the audience's interaction with the film and uses social media to create hype around its release. Comedy is emphasised throughout, accented by the film's official website which allows users to drag 'Manny' across the screen and make him do various actions.
http://thelobster-movie.com
This website uses a quiz to introduce the audience to the film's narrative and tone which is very effective. The user's results can be shared via a variety of social media platforms which will circulate the website and widen its audience.
http://www.lalaland.movie/videos/9
This website encompasses the aesthetic of the film and promotes it primarily through its reviews and awards.

CONVENTIONS OF WEBSITES:

• LINK TO FILM TRAILER
• SYNOPSIS
• LINK TO SOUNDTRACK ON ITUNES
• LINK TO DIGITAL HD
• LINK TO BLU-RAY
• INTERACTIVE FEATURES e.g. QUIZ, MAKE YOUR OWN GIF'S
• COLOUR SCHEME
• IMAGES/ GALLERY
• LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA
• LINK TO REVIEWS
• AWARDS
• FAN-MADE FEATURES e.g. POSTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

IDEAS FOR OUR WEBSITE:

• QUIZ THAT DECIDES HOW YOU WILL DIE
• SYNOPSIS
• TRAILER
• GALLERY
• POSTER
• LINKS TO SOCIAL MEDIA
• LINK TO MARA'S FACEBOOK

Demographic

Model Release Forms

Poster Research

Updated Script

Updated Script by L LP on Scribd

Comedy in 'Swiss Amy Man' Trailer

Here I have analysed the levels of comedy created throughout the trailer. The comedy of 'Swiss Army Man' is not concentrated so much on the visual aspect, but rather on the concept of a corpse being able to perform unnatural tasks that no human or creature would be able to do, such as shoot bullets from the mouth and act as a grappling hook and produce fresh water from the stomach. The comedy begins at the start of the trailer, after Hank (Paul Dano) attempts to hang himself. Whilst he is searching for a heartbeat or any sign of life and movement, Danny lets out gas much to Hank's surprise, this paired with the melancholic/ominous non diegetic music suddenly stopping generates this funny moment that perhaps reflects Hank's train of thought, as the panic and concern for this corpse immediately goes away. Despite there being a fair number of points throughout the trailer where the comedic element is utilised, there are still moments where the music changes and the accompanying voiceover also changes tone, and there is a seriousness and almost beauty to the trailer.