research - Short film

I have started to feel unwell but wanted to get some more work done. Today I have watched a short film to research the story and how the moving image portrays it. 

I watched Requiem. It is a 10 minute film following the last moments of a suicidal teenager. 

The film was interesting to watch, following the character through flash backs as he remembers the pain he has had and then coming back to reality to see the teen end his life. The film had no dialogue apart from the slight muffed voices in the flashback, but no real direct dialogue that is clear in the story. very little sound effects used, the whole 10 minute short is mainly music. The camera work is worked nicely with appropriate use of shots and angels. Colour fits well into the story with dark contrast to the picture, along with amazing exposure control. It is great.

I enjoyed watching it, a simple story following this one character with flashbacks. It is not too confusing despite there being a few characters and locations, it works brilliantly. 

I have mixed feelings on the film in regards to my project. I have been thinking about my characters and the dialogue they use, I don't want to use too much dialogue as I want to make sure I show the story not say it. With my story it will have 2 main characters and they have a short conversation. 

This story follows a character who soon ends his life. My story follows a character who stops someone ending their life. I want to have a more positive approach. 

I think Requiem has influenced me with the camera shots and sound. I have an idea on what type of shots I want and the sort of sound to add to it. 

I am not influenced with the locations as I want to keep my story simple without adding confusion.