Sound:
There is very little variety in sound in our opening sequence. For the majority of the sequence, we have muted the raw audio footage and overlaid a music track. Near the end we may make use of diegetic sound to trigger the cutting off of the soundtrack, and from the end of that shot there is no sound, as the following shots are simply end credits, and obviously follow on from the cutoff.
Props:
Props only make a significant part at the end of the sequence, where out detective turns the radio off and all audio stops. Throughout the rest of the opening sequence, there is no real impact from props.
Costume:
Our detective wears a suit, to emphasise his importance and the fact that he is the main character. The detective's lover wears casual clothes, as he is clearly at home, and so wearing smart clothes would seem a bit ridiculous. The killer wears inconspicuous casual-ish clothes, and a large coat with the hood raises, in order to conceal their identity. And finally, our victim is also wearing a suit to show that he is someone of importance, and this in turn makes the crime seem worse or more significant.
Lighting:
We will be making use of natural lighting for the most part, as most of our scenes are filmed outdoors. This restricts us in a few ways, as shooting over multiple days and maintaining continuity is a challenge due to differing weather conditions.
Location:
As mentioned above and in previous blog posts, the vast majority of the shots are outside, though all exterior shots are filmed at and around Portishead marina.
