Initially, just to start the pre-production process, we decided to create a timeline using 4 pieces of lined paper and post-it notes. This picture on the right shows the first 30 seconds. This was very effective and enabled us to formulate our ideas into a structure that would fit into a 2 minute slot. It also gave us a rough idea of when dialogue was going to be needed.
After we had done this, we decided that it was necessary to create a storyboard. We also decided it would be a good idea to create it on A3 sugar paper with post-it notes to give us a lot of space and the freedom to move things around. Firstly, this was to help us visualize our shot and ideas and spot any camera work errors. Indeed, we did notice a few breaks of the 30 degree rule and the 180 degree rule and therefore made adjustments immediately. Secondly, it also enabled us to check we were using a variety of shots, framings and movements of the camera, as the different framings were color coded (yellow: close up, green: mid shot, pink: long shot), to ensure that our opening would be dynamic and interesting.
The Final Storyboard:
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