For this movie, I used the leftover Halloween costumes. Unlike a traditional approach, I did not start with a storyline. In fact, our entire plot was built around the character’s costumes (horse head, unicorn head, flowers, drapery, iPhones, rings, etc.). After I knew what props I wanted to use, I then built a storyline and began the shooting process. I hope you enjoy the movie. I admit it is a bit wacky, but we had a ton of fun with it so it was definitely worth the memories!
I employed some “manual” transitions into the film, too. See if you notice when I use stop-motion as a transition to the next video frame. I thought that this was a really neat way to do things, so I picked it up and went with it. I also multiple audio tracks to help carry along and guide the feeling of the audience. If I added horror music, I’m sure that the entire video would be perceived differently! In addition, there were no verbal speaking parts. That is why I used the titles to help narrate the story for clarity. I adjusted the length of each title depending on how much text was displayed. Lastly, I faded in/out the audio tracks so that the music wasn’t abrupt.
Enjoy!