Treatment For "The Exchange"

Editing - i do not think a sudden jump to each camera shot will build up the suspence i am looking to get out of this breif sequence. I want the camera to ease into the gap between each shot to make the exchange appear more tense and have a longer lasting build of suspence. Another good stylistic technique to use would be to have the introduction slide to fade into the beginning of the scene and when Nathan walks down the alley the sequence should fade to black to create and end but still give the audience a feeling its not really the end! I will turn our filming into a black and white effect to make it more of a Film Noir.

Cinematography - Our camera shots consisted of many different angles to make each character have his own effect on the situation and the audience. For example we used a panning effect to show the audience realise and understand why we used our setting. Wide shots were used to introduce the characters and not to give their power away just yet. A low angle shot was used to make me appear as a big tough guy which gave me control over the situation. An over the shoulder shot was used to show out feelings towards each other however a high angle shot was used oer my shoulder to make Nathan appear small & weak. The camera is wobbly and unstable to represent a unknown person watching the exchange take place. Another wide shot is used to show Nathans exit.

Mise-en-scene - We were short on the whole 50s style clothing so that was out of the question however the setting we used helped to really create a tense scenery for the dodgy deal. The bay by the waterfront was really worn out and there was shots of the burnt out building in the background. This would give the audience the obvious idea that no one would go to that place and disturb our transaction. The sequence was shot outside so no lighting effects were used in our Film Noir scene.

Sound - We plan to add suspence building sound effects to our piece to create a more stressful environment that our sequence was shot in. The sound effect is similar to the Jaws theme tune and it may some sort of 70s cop show sound effects in some of the sudden movements in the sequence.

Synopsis For "The Exchange" by George D.L

What you will see in the Film Noir that i created with Seb, Nathan & Caroline is a tense sequence of suspence and evil characteristics mixed into one scene called "The Exchange"

Our opening is by the burnt out building and shot on the worn out bay to create a more intense setting and so the audience will know why this setting is best for a dodgy deal. Nathan exits a dark alleyway and enters the waterfront setting, his character is to appear shifty and sly but also seems like any regular joe that will blend into a crowd. He has a cocky, fearless look on his face but it also shows some signs of experience in the crime world. I appear standing lone and tough to make the audience understand why my character was trusted with a dodgy deal like this. Nathan pauses as he approaches me which gives me the upper hand in the situation but he continues walking shifty which does not let his character sink too low. My facial expressions appear to look untrustworthy of nathan and a moody, bad attitude which can make people flinch when i am encountered in any scenario.

We stare at each other for a while in order for the audience to take in the alien feelings we have toward each other even though we are strangers. Our looks do not change and no words are exchanged, I then hand over the envelope which hold unknown contents which can make the audience intrigued and wanting to find out. Nathan does not hesitate to take the envelope which emphasises his characteristics. An unknown, unseen third party is watching out transaction which can surprise the audience and still keep them intrigued. Nathan and I go our seperate ways and Nathan then checks the contents of the envelope and then disppears into the dark alley and our sequence ends right there.