Initial idea

Original initial idea:

For my initial idea I will be choosing to film an observational documentary. The captivating documentary "Eternal Tides" takes viewers around the world to explore the significance of World Oceans Day. The documentary explores the complex link between humanity and the oceans.

The documentary portrays a filmmaker as they explore various islands, coastal areas, and hotspots for marine conservation throughout the world. The beauty of marine life, the fragility of coastal ecosystems threatened by pollution, overfishing, and climate change, and the vastness of coral reefs are all seen personally by viewers. The documentary also showcases the innovative solutions and neighborhood-based initiatives that are being developed to safeguard and enhance the health of the ocean. It demonstrates the tenacity and resolve of individuals and organisations fighting to protect our oceans.

The documentary starts with a black screen that has the title of the documentary which then fades to the opening shot where I will be filming the beach during daytime when the sun is out for a better view, the shot will be stable where the camera films from the sky going down slowly to show the ocean.

I will then do a brief introduction explaining the importance of oceans to life on earth and I will include a wide shot capturing the surrounding of the beach, a shot of traditional fishing nets, a shot of yachts and jet skis, close up of fresh seafood being sold at markets.

I will include an animation of the earth with text written next to it conveying essential facts and statistics about the ocean with a voiceover of the facts or statistics.

Then I will talk about the marine biodiversity to show the diversity of marine life, I will try to include some close up shots of sea creatures.

Then I will talk about the threats facing our oceans like plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate change. I will include some statistics and visuals to show its impact on the marine ecosystems. I will include a shot of the beach covered in plastic, statistics on screen that are put on images of plastic pollution mentioning the amount of plastic entering our oceans each year.

Then I will be interviewing people at school and at home asking them what they do for sustainability and let them talk about their personal commitment and actions that they engage with and advocate for ocean conservation in their daily lives. I will interview teachers, students and my family members that are interested in sustainability. some of the interviewees will be interviewed in the school, some at home and some at the beach.

Then I will end the documentary by talking about the efforts that need to be made to protect the ocean encouraging the viewers, I will include some tips to reduce plastic usage and participate in beach cleanups. I will show some clips of people substituting plastics, people recycling and people picking up trash at beach

The ending shot that I will take for the documentary will be a shot going up from the beach to the sky and then fading out to a black screen.

“Eternal Tides” inspires viewers to safeguard and appreciate the oceans in their own communities. The documentary aims to ignite a global movement for positive change on World Oceans Day.

Final product:

For my final product, it closely resembled my initial plan from when I first created my idea. Over time, as I gradually improved my documentary, it changed slightly from the first cut. For the final cut, I made several improvements based on feedback I received. Initially, I was told that the interviewees couldn't be heard clearly, so I lowered the volume of the background music and increased the volume of the interviewees. Additionally, I was advised to include introductions for the interviewees, which I added before each interview. I was also asked to include subtitles, which I did to ensure everything in the documentary was clear to the audience.

After completing my first final cut, I received further suggestions for improvement. These included changing some transitions to make them smoother, adding facts and statistics to the part with animation, and including simple transitions between each interview. All these improvements have been incorporated into my final cut.

Video pitch

Storyboard

Script

Final cut

Production proposal

Shot lists

Logo development

Sketch

My initial step involved creating a preliminary sketch of my logo for the documentary "Eternal Tides," focusing on a detailed wave to align with the ocean theme. By opting for a monochromatic sketch without colors, I allowed the core idea to take shape. To enhance visual appeal and uniqueness, I strategically added colour to the circular elements of the text, creating a captivating effect. This approach not only makes the logo more eye-catching but also aligns with the theme of my documentary about oceans. The incorporation of colour serves to highlight specific features and adds a layer of visual interest, contributing to the overall distinctiveness of the logo.

Final outcome

In finalizing my logo, I chose a dark blue colour to reflect the ocean theme. The wave drawing has a bold dark blue outline, while the interior is lightly shaded with the same hue, adding depth. The logo name, "Eternal Tides," is outlined in the matching dark blue, creating a cohesive and eye-catching design. This choice of a unified colour palette aims to evoke the vastness of the ocean, aligning well with the documentary's focus on marine environments.

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