Plot Element Research and Planning

     As of this point in the research and planning, the plot elements have been the hardest ideas to establish. We are yet to overcome the obstacles faced, we have analyzed examples of movie openings and discovered a similar formula for the plot elements of an action movie. However, the actual content of the plot is difficult to brainstorm and research does very little towards developing an original idea. The genre has been established as action/thriller and we are trying to identify more formulaic techniques like amount of shots used, camera shots/angles used, and editing techniques. However, we have identified that we would like to use a fast-paced, intense opening with the purpose of rapidly engaging the audience and building quick interest in the movie. This has been a big struggle for our group but before the end of the week we will have a idea set in place as a layout. This idea will be adjusted along the way but it is most important to have a consensus collection of thoughts towards the opening as soon as possible.