Statement of Intent

Final Major Project - OUDM302

Statement of Intent

Final Major Project - The Return of Nibiru

Haydn Robinson & Alex Moody

The objective of this brief is to develop a story which is grounded in ancient Sumerian history and mythology into a trailer for a modern day special effects masterpiece. This will be a well documented piece of work clearly outlining the development of the idea right through to the post production. This will be achieved by targeting getting people who are have the desired specialist skills to get the job done to a professional standard. Once this has been produced it will be marketed in an attempt to acquire funding for it to be produced as a full feature length film.

Resources Required

1 Mac Pro, 1 HD Video Camera, Green Screen, Full set of redheads, Track/dolly, Crane, Props, Maya, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Word processing software, Celtix - script writing software. Cast, additional help from individuals with further knowledge and skills in that particular specialism.

Mandatory Requirements

3-5 Minute Promotional Movie Trailer

Research & Development – Blog

Fully Scripted & Storyboarded Idea

Brand Identity – Film & Production Company

Self Identified Reading List

E.g. Books, Magazines, Periodicals, Case Studies

Chariots of the Gods? Unsolved Mysteries of the Past; Erich von Däniken, 1968

The Complete Book of Scriptwriting (Hardcover) J.Michael Straczynski, 1997

Scriptwriting for the Screen (Media Skills) (Paperback) Charlie Moritz 2008

The After Effects Illusionist: All the Effects in One Complete Guide

(Paperback) Chad Perkins 2009

After Effects Apprentice (Paperback) Chris & Trish Meyer 2009

Bold Visions: A Digital Painting Bible: The Digital Painting Bible (Paperback) Gary Tonge

Creative review

Scene 360

BFI

CineFX

Additional Research Opportunities

Broadcast Video Expo & The Production Show‏

Studio's with 3D stereoscopic camera rigs set up.

Script writing course with Greame Davidson and friends.

Case study on whether there is a need/ place in the market for this film.

Films/TV;

2012
Avatar
Knowing
Angels & Demons
Paranormal Activity
Discovery Channel Ancient Astronauts
In Search of Ancient Astronauts

Considerations

Health & Safety, Budgets, Target Audience, Tone of Voice will very much depend on project.

Much of the live action will be shot in a studio so the main health & safety issues will revolve around making sure wires and equipment won't be in the way a full pre-evaluation of potential hazards will be drawn up. Health & Safety must also be considered for long hours of computer work.

Budget will be absolute minimum, around £100 probably for paying casts travel and refreshments and marketing the finished piece.

Sci-Fi geeks, younger audience, Age 15-30

ToV, sentence structure to be considered.

Deliverables

3-5 Minute Promotional Video, including live action footage and special effects, Script, Treatment, World Bible, Sketches of Initial Ideas, Fully Realized Storyboard.

Personal Tasks

Haydn Robinson

Story Developer
Script Writer
Director
Cast Locator
CGI – Planets, etc
Compositing
Editing


Alex Moody

Prop locator
Set design/builder
Main Cameraman
CGI – spaceships, etc
Compositing
Editing

Sound Production? LCM Students, relations
Storyboard Artist? Graphics students
Prosthetics and Make-up Jody Holiday
Costume Design? Source Fashion students