Point 17: Independent Music Film Expressed Through the Mood Board

An independent film based around music is reflected within my mood board through the tapes, guitar, bands and music paper. Within most independent music movies that I have seen the protagonist within the film has a love interest and is quite young. This is reflected in the mood board from the picture of the young couple and the girl. Also the genre is very realistic and doesn't hold back the truth much like the clear and gritty photos I have chosen. The films also often reference real bands and musicians and this is reflected on my moodpboard. The genre also usually touches upon the freedom of expression and this is depicted in the graffiti picture on my mood board and represents teen rebellion which is a recurring theme related to the genre.

Point 16: Mood Board

This is my mood board that I have created to represent my genre choice of an independent film about music. Throughout my research of films classified under this genre it became clear to me that they we mainly based around youth but made sure to include the knowledge and understanding of amazing artists. This is apparent on my board with there being images of both old and young musicians. Most independent films include rough edges and freedom of expression, this is why I have included a page of music and graffiti as they are both forms of expression. Within most independent films about music a relationship or love is involved so I have made sure to include this within my mood board. Over all I believe my mood board clearly represents the genre and what I am hoping to portray through my work.

Point 15: Key Shots of "Juno"

This photo from the film “Juno” is an example of a low shot. This allows the audience to see what is going on in the bottom half of the scene. It is a good establishing shot so the audience can get an understanding of the surrounding. For independent film it’s a great way of showing the realistic surrounding of the place like it does here with an empty box and an old chair on the street.

This is a worm eye view that is used as an establishing shot to allow the audience to further understand the setting and surrounding of the film. It could represent how the town is close knit and well connected. It also shows how the place isn’t perfect and how this could possibly be reflected in the story with the focus on the tangle of wires. Like the low angle shot this is allowing the audience to see what is above and below their level of eyesight.

This is an establishing long shot used in the introduction of the film and allows the target audience, which are teenagers, relate to the protagonist. She isn’t doing anything out of the ordinary and appears to be walking past a park. This allows the audience to gain a clearer understanding on how normal the town is that the movie is set in.

This is a low angle, wide shot which allows the audience to see the protagonist as a whole. As the title text comes up ‘Juno’, this is fitting as the actor is playing Juno and she is the central focus in this shot. The character is wearing normal clothes and seems to not care much about her appearance. This could reflect the characters personality later on in the film.

This is a medium close-up shot that shows the character opening what appears to be a pint of milk before she drinks it. This reminds me that is important to vary camera angles and shots in order to make the film more interesting.

Over the shoulder mid shot is used within this scene and since the opening is the protagonists journey to the shop this is fitting as it allows the audience to feels as though they are going to the shop with her.

The use of a medium close up for this shot allows the audience to have a clear view of the characters facial expression. She seems to be carefree much like a stereotypical teenager, which is the target audience. Due to the fact that the text on the screen being the actresses name it creates a clear focus on the person so the audience match the two together.

A birds-eye view is used for this shot and shows how within independent films you are able to experiment with your camera shots. It shows the character from a completely different angle and allows the text to be seen on the pavement. 

A birds-eye view is used for this shot and shows how within independent films you are able to experiment with your camera shots. It shows the character from a completely different angle and allows the text to be seen on the pavement.