Costume - I have chosen the character to resemble Jeffrey Dahmer slightly in the fact that he wears glasses and had fairly neat and kept hair in a side part. This is because I feel that Jeffrey Dahmer was not only an iconic serial killer but he was also very 'normal' looking. In his appearance he looks to be a shy character and this reflects the type of look I want for my character, as I want him to appear, shy, weak and vulnerable but with a hint of something more sinister and familiar within his normal appearance.
His shy nature is also reflected in his choice of attire. He wears pajamas and a dressing gown in his own home when he is on his own. Most people (especially males) would probably wear less, only wearing bottoms of some sort to sleep in and would probably just resort to a towel when coming out of the shower, where as Marvin covers up. The audience may find this unusual. This draws at the insecurity Marvin has towards himself, wanting to cover himself and hide himself.
The white shirt and trousers would only reflect his work attire so are none too important. The dark shirt in the beginning is used to reflect his own personal style and also to create a dark feel at the very beginning of the opening scene. As the room will be dimly lit with only light coming from one side the darkness will help add to this and help hide Marvin's identity and any clues to his personality.
Lighting - I will be using added lighting in the opening scene, to insure the light is coming from where I want it to and so I can control the amount of shadow and the angle of the shadow that is there. This is because I feel the use of shadows are very important in this scene as it creates the first feeling of mystery, enabling the audience to question who is this character and wanting to find out who he really is and what he might have done. As the light hits his face and he says his line 'They'll wanna know what happened' I think this will be an impressive combination of contrast between light and dark and also it links to the connotations of things in the light becoming more clear and unveiling as Marvin unveils himself with a line that invites the audience to question what has happened and what he's done.
The rest of the lighting will be natural light (unless the shot is too dark and then I may add some) this is to make it appear as naturalistic as possible, as I want the story to appear as if it could be real, Marvin could have been a real person. It also will contrast with the fast, forced unnatural appearing edits which will keep the audience guessing and on edge.
Setting - The setting will be in various rooms of my house. Only a few rooms will be used not to give away the fact that my house is a house and not an apartment. The setting of this wont be vital. The only details that will be enhanced will be the order of some things to reflect Marvin's OCD. Apart from that one aspect the style and look of the rooms will not reflect the scene as much as other aspects would. The rooms will just have to look lived in but neat.
Actor - The actor I will be using with the appropriate styling, costume and directing will be able to physically look like and embody the character. I have chosen someone I am close to as I know that I will be able to get the best out of them and know how to encourage them to give the performance I want, I also know that as we are comfortable with each other neither of us will hold back and it will be easier and quicker to get the perfect shots.
Editing - The editing will flicker from longer takes to very quick, harsh takes. This is to keep the audience on edge, as they will not know what is going to happen next and the fast shots hint at something building up. They not only will reflect how quickly Marvin can carry out his routine daily as he has grown so used to it, but it will also reflect the harsh, violent underlying feelings Marvin constantly feels. The editing in this might also reflect some of Baz Lurhmann's, as he is known for using quick, hectic takes, creating a stylish and artistic feel - this is something I wish to achieve. I want my piece to appear quite stylish and well thought out. Not only capturing and recording the story but using the themes of the story and reflecting them and making them present in all editing, camera, lighting, etc. features. I want it to appear thought provoking visually as well as in content.
Camera - I've explained the shots previously, but I will sum up my reasoning's for my choices of shots. Close ups and extreme close ups show the intensity of the character and his feelings and current emotions. It reflects his close attention to detail and how deeply he thinks about little things. It also allows the audience to see how his expressions change from void of a emotion to very on edge after a specific moment - the phone call, the break in his routine. Wide shots are used to show his neat surroundings, his movement and also to reflect a distance between Marvin and the outside world and the audience. Zooms that finish in close ups/extreme close ups are there to represent the audience entering Marvin's world and coming closer to who his is and what he's like as a person.
Framing - Framing in this is quite similar to the framing in American Psycho as most things are central, including the framing on Marvin. This also reflects Marvin's need of placement, precision and perfection and placing things central often looks neater and more polished - how Marvin would want things to be. The framing of Marvin also shows the audience that this is going to specifically revolve around this one character, it doesn't distract from him and it shows that he is the main, central focus of everything as this is him and his life. It also creates space on both side of the shot, which represents again the distance he has from other people and the world around him.
Sound - The music I will use in this is Boadicea - Enya. I am using this song because it sounds dark and sinister and mysterious. The lack of lyrics and the sound of the voices in this create an unnerving feel, and also as if something is building. This will work with the shots and plot as something is building without being overly dramatic, hinting to the audience that something is coming in the future, but not giving too much away. This is again classic of a thriller as it never gives too much away in the opening scene. It just hints. I would like to try and attempt to make the shots and music work together in a similar pace but this will of course not be able to be decided on fully until the editing process. I might also enhance some of the sounds, to again show Marvin's intensity and need for precision, but this again will have to be decided in the editing process as I do not yet know how the music and sound will work together.
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