Research question: To explore moments when diegetic music is used in film, examining how these moments further character development.

Synopsis: A woman with no formal ability to to play the piano sits down at a piano and begins to play around, she begins to express her emotion through her “playing” of the piano.

Light: The main light source will be a large window to the left of the protagonist. The window has an adjustable blind, the the amount of natural light can be altered. The camera will be set to Tunsten, which will give daylight a cold blue colour. I’m hoping the light to have a moonlight or very early morning feel to it.  If necessary this will be mixed with artificial light. The artificial light will either create a red contrast to the natural blue light, or add a bright white cold light. I will have to do some experiments to text how this light will appear. The artificial light will come from a dedo light possibly with a soft box attached. On the piano will be a string of fairy lights which will hopefully emit a cold blue flashing light. The scene will be dark and shadowy.

Angles:

Medium shot: This will be filmed from the back and centre of the scene. The frame will capture the protagonist’s back and arms.

Medium close up: In this shot we will see the profile of the protagonist. I am thinking she will be mostly silhouetted in this shot

Close up: hands playing piano, feet, and fairy lights shot with a shallow depth of field.

Medium close up, downwards angle: Shot standing behind the piano so we will see the face, shoulders and hands of the protagonist.

Equipment: Camera, video tripod, dedo kit, soft box, zoom recorder

Inspiration

Light: 

I’m hoping for the light to be cooler and whiter than this

Angle of shots