Storyboard

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1. The first shot is an establishing shot. It is traditionally used as the first shot in most film, This is the reason why we chose to put it at the beginning of our film. It also sets a clear image of where the film is set. The setting allows people to understand the type of film they are going to watch.

2. The second shot is cut to the detective sitting at the bar. A voice over is played in this scene to build up the story line of the detective's past and it tells you what is going on. His emotions and feelings are portrayed through this scene aswell which tells you what type of character he is. He swigs his drink in this scene and appears to be reminiscing on his life, until he spots the femme fatale walk in the room. 

3. In the third shot the femme fatale approaches the detective and they lock eyes. There is a close up shot of this to show the feelings on their faces. The femme fatale knows who the detective is but he doesnt know her, so she seems distressed as that is part of her act in getting help from him. 

4/5. These shots show where dialogue will take place in the opening sequence. Shot reverse shots are typically used for a conversation so you can see the persons face when they are talking to see the expressions and feelings they are showing.

6. The sixth shot is in a new setting of an office. This office belongs to the detective. It starts with a close up to his old fashioned telephone and then pans out to show the rest of the office. Props will be set up in this shot to reveal elements of the character. For example:- an ash tray will be placed next to the camera, influencing the stereotype that detectives have of smoking. 

7. In the seventh shot the whole of the desk and detective is captured in the frame, showing his position and the setting he is typically in at work. He is plumped in his chair looking miserable. This portrays how he is tired and has had a long day.

8. In the eighth shot the receptionist who is the detectives princess walks in to the room. This captured in a long shot.

9. In the ninth shot there is a close-up of the detective as he is looking at the receptionist coming in to the room. He addresses her in a way that would be called inappropriate nowadays as he calls her 'sweetheart'. This also relates to the social hierarchy in the sense that he can talk to women how ever he wants to. 

10. In the tenth shot there is a close-up of the receptionist showing her facial expression as in the situation that is about to occur it is most appropriate to show her feelings. She is worried about something and the close up emphaisizes this. 

11. In the eleventh shot there is a close-up of the newspaper that the receptionist put down, The headline stands out as this is a significant part to our opening sequence as it is the main story line. The headling is the enigma of the story as it hooks the audience to want to watch more.

12. The twelfth shot is simple but effective in the way that yu just see the detectives face after looking at the newspaper as this news affects him. After a fade to black is placed and the title sequence appears.