Final Video!

Final Screenshots

Chosen Name: Labyrinth

In the dictionary, Labyrinth means
1. A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze
2. An intricate and confusing arrangement.

The reason why I have named my movie Labyrinth is because I believe it reflects these two statements. My model has been created from a series of intricate maze-like structures which is confusing and difficult to get around.

Chosen Music: Giorgio Constantini - Tutto L'amour Perduto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlVhSwPe-wY

When listening to and choosing music, I wanted to find something eerie but peaceful and something that would suit both in space and underwater. 

I decided on this track because I think it reflects the mood I wanted to set in my movie. 

The crescendo in the beginning mimics the entry towards the model, the steady beat throughout the song reflects the constant movement of the glowing orange bars while keeping an eerie space-like feel. 

When the camera moves underwater, the tone of the music changes slightly and reflects a sound closer to what you would hear underwater.

The piano in the outro offers a conclusive feel similar to credits in a movie. 

It is a lighthearted way to end the movie backtracking down the tunnel.

I have full rights to use this which is a bonus! - I took this piece of music off Jamendo which happens to also be on YouTube.

Screenshots of 1st Attempt with Fraps

Refined Rationale

I want to create an atmosphere that is completely separate form the outside world. 

My model mimics a Labyrinth because of its unpredictability, irregularity and unusual formations. I have created a structure with a deep texture to form a world where there is no familiarity. However I want the constantly moving glowing bars to create a focal point for the audience so there is still some sense of direction. It will be dimly lit so the bars stand out but won’t detract from the model itself. It will also be semi submerged underwater so the two different atmospheres can be explored. The entrance and exit will be through a mesmerizing tunnel-like structure so the viewer will take away a memory of entering and exiting a completely separate world. 

Playing with Time of Day

Looking at my model in light daytime shows the model off really nicely but completely detracts from the orange bars - it defeats the purpose of having a focal point. 

I like the shadows it creates but I prefer a darker setting.

Night time makes the model look very interesting. The bars stand out well but the 

colour of the texture on the model changes. It creates a cold atmosphere and not a 

very pleasant mood.

This is my favourite time of day - just before its gets pitch black. You can see the texture on the model very clearly, it keeps the orange bars in full focus and the sky isn't quite black yet so there is some sense of a sky atmosphere. The colours are very calming and creates the mood I am hoping or.