Initially I started collecting and viewing title sequences for movies so get some ideas on the use of image, video and typography.
After starting to read the book I thought of images which I found it difficult to get down on paper and so started to create a college of existing images as placeholders and this has helped alot. It has focused my thinking on sounds, sequences and exactly how to get the mood of the book across to the audience.
Below are my initial mood boards. I like the first three for the text overlaying a old map of London, especially the text sizes. I like the second set of three for the simplicity of the shot. When I look at the images I can almost hear the footsteps on cold wet cobblestones.
I have now started to look at the fashion of the time and scouted a couple of locations for potential video work. I have also been thinking about the sounds that I can use, Im sure the RSPCA will forgive me for harrassing our cat so that I can get some hissing sounds :)
I am really enjoying this project so far and taking heed of the lessons learnt from my previous brief I am really pushing for a strong concept.
