Last week in the consult Stacy had the idea of doing the presentation (which is 15 minutes) as almost a kind of production pitch -selling our package, complete with casting details, location information, details of script development, table read-throughs etc
* We need to sell the uniqueness of our project – highlighting the particular design of our storytelling structure – how our characters relate – (which means concentrating and refining the hitch connection) – how each character has their own unique identity and location – how the show will be watched and experienced.
* Cast (hypothetically) each of the roles – again, this is a good way of visualising our work – and creating an appearance of industry proficiency.
* We should present a title sequence, or some kind of video identity that serves as a title sequence – it should really sell our story, our characters and their individual locations. We discussed the idea of each sequence having a personalised modification that illustrates the centred character.
* The table read through will be an important part of the presentation – in a way it will physically embody our written words (and it will help fill some of the 15 minutes). Since our project is very much writing based, a table read through that is recorded and edited into segments is a good way to visualise the structure and style of our stories.
* The look book will need to be thought out – how will we visualise our stories? in what form will this materialise in the final presentation (stills?, video?) ?
* Paul mentioned that we should each search for some (copyright free or creative commons) music that we think is appropriate for the series and our characters. It could be something that we might even intergrate into the presentation?
– the music can be different to each character highlighting the uniqueness of each individual.
e.g. the environment Max is confronted with (nightclub scene) is a more deep-house techno that can be at the backdrop of the episode that also highlights an integral cultural aspect of Melbourne.