Settings are absolutely vital in the development of narratives and films because they provide the basic foundation for the overall theme and atmosphere. The setting is capable of enriching a viewers experience and deepen their understanding of the true meaning of a story. Due to the importance of the setting in a film, choosing which settings for each of the scenes of my film project was a meticulous process. Eventually after evaluation of different options based on lighting and shot possibility, I chose what I think is best for my film project.
These first two settings take place in the first two scenes of my opening sequence. The room is going to be Charlotte's room in the film and the street is supposed to be the front of Charlotte's house. These two settings were chosen because they fit the description of my intention for the areas and can be properly lighted with usable camera angles. The option for the brighter lighting will help in creating an initially positive connotation for the two scenes. The neat, feminine room also assists in the counter stereotype of a "messy teenager."
Next, these two settings are meant to be the high school at which Charlotte and Grace attend. When filmed on the right day in the right weather, the exterior setting can cause arising suspicion. The day would have to be slightly cloudy so that the move from a brighter sunnier day with positive connotation from the first scenes is subtle. This move away from the initial brightness paves the way to the darker setting meant to be created in Grace's room. The hallway I chose for the next scene is perfect because it has plenty of space to use various camera skills and is not too bright in comparison to others. In the case that the hallway is still too bright, the clips can be edited to be slightly darker if necessary.
Lastly, this setting is intended to be Grace's room. The room is noticeably more dark than Charlotte's which indicates a negative connotation while still maintaining that same femininity. The room also has less mirrors than Charlotte's room which provides more camera angle options without risking a reflection in the mirror that should not be there. All together, after consideration of many different settings, I decided that the ones that were chosen are the best available to me for what I am looking for.
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