Okay. So after some research (on youtube) a lot of mimes actually go to like clubs and other night-time entertainment bars or something and perform on like a stage in the back or front or something. I built a set that is like that, with tables, candles, people, ect. (and wine). I built a largish stage with curtains, and the mime will perform something there. Now for my questions:

In your opinions, should I film from many angles, as if they were each filmed from say different peoples cameras and phones, and change the quality for each view, like some would be slightly yellowish light and pixelated (camera-phones), others out of focus (camera) and some HD (camcorders) all as if it was shot from the audience at the tables, or should I make just constant HD in focus, cinematographic (is that a word?) shots. I could also just film on angle from the back of the audience as if there was a pro camera man stationed there, filming the event?

My other question is should I put more than one "acts" in the film? I have two acts in mind (trapped in a box and an act that has to do with a stone on the ground), should I merge them into one video (it will take longer this way) or should I make two seperate videos, each with only one act. That way, it'll be quicker to animate one act a time, and it'll come out sooner, but one act may be too short.

My last question is, should I put sound effects in the background, like turning a door knob sound when his hand is turning thin-air? Or should it be silent, except for maybe music? Will it be too hard to understand what's going on without the sounds?

I plan on making this 24fps, so really well animated. I hate all the mime animations that are on YouTube right now, and none are even classic miming, they are all killing or what-not.

What do you BiMers think?

The set

The curtain in the front can come up, with a black curtain in the back.

Some cool effect while fiddling with the exposure.

BACK OF SET

Lifting the red curtain...

Just brick wall... can't move it though...

I'll be posting progress and maybe some tests and clips along the way. I want to make this the best animation I've ever made, smoothest, best lighting, picture quality, etc. I also want this video to be a film people would remember me by (unless I make something even better). I'll be asking more questions as they occur, and asking for more opinions. I plan on making this 24fps, which is something I've never done, and don't know how I'll be doing it. I may have to get new software for set fps, and research how to walk at 24fps. Hope you guys help me on this project, and I'll try not to let anyone down!

Last edited by DerTarchin (September 17, 2011 (01:14pm))

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