Director Change

After finalising my title sequence, I had a realisation that my director, Noel Clarke, wasn't much suited for my specific genre and narrative. Focusing on his previous work, Adulthood, Kidulthood etc. you can see his work is very gritty, realistic and uses a lot of dark lighting. Now comparing to my final draft, I believe it wouldn't be a project he would do.

However, when looking at Adulthood I can see similar scenes to mine which proves why I initially chose Clarke to direct my film:

Train scenes 

My scenes with graffiti.

Scenes with graffiti in Adulthood

Whereas, Richard Ayoade has done similar movies with the exact feel I want to portray. Especially Submarine the grainy effect, faded colours and the definite stress upon their teenage emotions and settings. I adore his locations, lighting and post-production - exactly what I want to achieve: 

Costume Change: Urban to Sophisticated

In my previous post of my mise-en-scene costuming, I want to keep the use of the "urban" feel. Using trainers and cigarettes to signify the idea of how "street" Ruby. I then wanted this to be juxtaposed on the flipside of my title sequence - the side where the protagonist is seen as much more sophisticated and wealthier.

Using very formal and business colours whilst in the city centre emphasised the idea of how she's meant to fit in, showing professionalism. The use of the glasses, floppy hat and the blacks and greys help convey this idea of business:

Genre Change

After continuously researching movies similar to the films I seek influence from: Juno and Submarine, I realised a "Feel-good" drama wasn't for me. From developing plans I discovered I want to alternate from a "Feel-good" to a "Coming Of Age" story, however keeping the a "feel-good" atmosphere.

The reasoning for my change was down to my narrative, although in fact both genres correlate with with my narrative but I believe a "Coming Of Age" suited it more although, I will still want the "feel-good" atmosphere being produced in the title sequence; down to the fact that you aren't going to "feel-good" throughout the movie because I want to have a sympathetic and sad tone at the beginning of the movie. Moreover, it'll be less of a challenge trying to convey a "feel-good" atmosphere just from a title sequence, as a "coming of age" story will be far more easier as her journey from rags-to-riches symbolise this.