BURN Pitch Reflection

On Tuesday we pitched our FMP ideas to the class and our two tutors, Leanne and Steve, which was the culminative point of unit 12. I conducted a great deal of research in this unit, but when it comes to media production, you can't ever do too much research! 

I looked deeply into the psychology of arsonists. What makes them do what they do, why they do it, what their past was like, what makes them tick. All of this has been useful as it will help me construct a character that accurately portray the characteristics of an arsonist, and not just stereotypes. 

I also took time to go to a model shop on the top of Catherine Hill in Frome, to look at the possibility of burning down model houses for the VFX, instead of burning to an actual full-scale set. That trip went well and I'm seriously considering it now. I also visited a film set while in Rome. This gave me a good insight into how sets are built and managed. Also while on the Encounters International Film Festival trip, I attended the cinematography master class, held by the cinematographer for Word War Z. This was deeply insightful as to how how to perfectly light a set, according to the time of day, mood, aesthetic, etc you're trying to achieve.