Inspiration for flash backs: Vixx's Error
We struggled quite a but to figure out how we could out put the scenes together so that they wouldn't be awkward to watch. We tried to use different types of methods to do this. For example, we tried to show the flashbacks first and then cut to the present time, we tried to put the scenes around a bit hoping it would make sense. Unfortunately, nothing worked.
To avoid shooting any more we all decided to search up what we could use. Whilst looking for different ways we could present the flashbacks and present time in our film opening more smoothly, I remembered this music video I once watched. The idea of having different filters and transitions to present the flashbacks seemed like a good idea. It would help us set the time frame apart, and make it easier (and less confusing) for the audience to watch. It would also help us in achieving the desired continuity affect.
Difference in past and present times in the music video
Filter for present time
Filter for past memories/flashbacks
The transition they used for cutting between past and present was wavy and robotic which suited the theme of their music video, but it wasn't something we could use.
In order to fit the theme of our film opening we used a more standard 'flash' transition which helped us tell the story of the film opening in a more smoother manner. Along with that we also used 'cross dissolve' and 'fade' so we could have different types of transitions instead of only one. Moreover, for the flashback scenes we set a filter known as 'desert glare' in order to set it apart from the present time shots.
Thanks to this idea telling the story in our film opening became much more easier to do, and once we showed it to our teacher he also agreed to it giving it a better flow.
