Based on Earlier planning and discussions it was decided that our piece would use a wide open space as the primary location. Most thrillers, particularly modern ones, fall back on the genre convention of urban, claustrophobic spaces and this was a cliché I felt particularly mindful of avoiding, largely due to a shortage of gritty, urban and reasonably empty areas within Norwich, which is not particularly urbanised. For that reason I began to think about more rural locations which could be used. This location type was chosen because it was reflective of the moral vacuum of the characters as well as carrying connotations of exposure and isolation, something used to effect in the opening sequence of Essex Boys, but especially in No Country For Old Men. In addition, it would be a fairly practical location type to shoot in as it is usually comparatively empty. Fortunately, I live within reasonable distance of several open areas, such as parks and fields, that could be shot in. I scouted several locations and evaluated them for their appropriation to the task, the level of traffic and ease of reach. PowerPoint compiling and evaluating possible locations after the jump.
Of all of these locations, the most effective and appropriate is likely the Cow Drive/ Earlham park Location, as it had the best balance of accessibility, aesthetic interest and both enclosed and open spaces. However, it is also important to remember that there are many more possible locations further away, but that may be more appropriate to the task.
You discuss the possibilities of your ideas clearly whilst also referencing elements of your research.
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