As a result I have decided to do storyboards for both and then choose the one that I think will be able to do the most with (i.e. continuity, range of shots/angles, techniques, etc.).
Here are the summaries of the two ideas that I have:
Idea 1
Camera meets two characters in a dark room, where a package is handed over. The identities of these characters are not disclosed as they're wearing black hoodies; adds to the mystery. One of the characters comes out of this room and heads over to another location where they are expecting to meet another character to hand over the package. At this point the camera will be following the character from behind as they walk, and the character will be acting suspicious and shifty. The location the character arrives at is old and scary looking. When the character enters the camera focuses on his face to show that he/she is confused as to why there is nobody in the room waiting for him. At this point a police siren sound will fade in to the scene and will gradually become louder. As the character hears the siren, they panic and stuff the package in the room and run out. The camera focuses on the package and then fades to black. The film name will then show. The film will then continue to show the character running round the back of the building, where they stop and prop themselves up against the wall as if they're out of breath. This is where the opening will end.
Idea 2
The opening will start with an old teddy bear (pictured below) sat in a box full of items, like somebody would be moving house. Then a lady would take the teddy out and say something like, "Aww, my childhood teddy! I do not really need it anymore...". The lady would then throw it in a bin bag and take it outside to the bin. The next shot will show the teddy sat on a rocking chair back within the house. The camera will then pan to show the front door being opened, where the lady will come back in from taking out the rubbish. The lady will go straight up the stairs to bed, and therefore will not notice the teddy bear back in the house. As the lady is going up the stairs a tragedy will happen, for example she will fall down the stairs or something. The camera will then go back on to the teddy bear. If done properly, the editing should show that paranormal powers coming from the teddy bear are responsible for the woman falling down the stairs. The camera will close up on to the woman's face to show her unconscious, and then it will fade to black and show the name of the film.
Idea 2
The opening will start with an old teddy bear (pictured below) sat in a box full of items, like somebody would be moving house. Then a lady would take the teddy out and say something like, "Aww, my childhood teddy! I do not really need it anymore...". The lady would then throw it in a bin bag and take it outside to the bin. The next shot will show the teddy sat on a rocking chair back within the house. The camera will then pan to show the front door being opened, where the lady will come back in from taking out the rubbish. The lady will go straight up the stairs to bed, and therefore will not notice the teddy bear back in the house. As the lady is going up the stairs a tragedy will happen, for example she will fall down the stairs or something. The camera will then go back on to the teddy bear. If done properly, the editing should show that paranormal powers coming from the teddy bear are responsible for the woman falling down the stairs. The camera will close up on to the woman's face to show her unconscious, and then it will fade to black and show the name of the film.
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