Location Photos

These are the original location photos taken. Shots 1-4 are where the opening scene with the group will take place, on the steps. Shots 5-8 are the stairs which Ali (Ceaser) will walk up). This shot will be still, cutting occasionally as Ali walks up the stairs. Shots 9-11 are the music studio in which Ali will be working and where (in the movie) Ali and Kirstie (Flo) will first meet.

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These locations were chosen as they are suitable to the mood of the film. It is set in a school to represent the age of Ali (being a teenager and involved in the 'street' lifestyle), with the music classrooms included to show music as possibly being his way out of the ganglife. Also as the two main characters are connected by music, the use of a music classroom seemed suitable.

We chose this school as the steps, with the imposing bars, were the perfect scene for the shots we wanted to take. We could use the bars to our advantage to create some interesting cinematography, possibly splitting up the characters. We have chosen the music studio at school to represent that, while the boy may be involved with a gang, he is still at school and being educated.

The interesting shapes on the stairs could be used to create some interesting cinematography, possibly shooting through the shapes to create contrast. The light through the window, creating the natural light effect will also be useful as we won't have to use any external lighting. The natural light shining on the character could also represent some good about him, creating an angelic effect.