Phenomena
Overview:
"Phenomena" is a high school romance short film that follows two young lovers spending their last day together before parting ways. The narrative explores themes of young love, separation, and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes.
Credits:
Cinematography, Post-Production, Producing and
Pre-Visualization (Storyboard & Lighting Diagrams)
Client
Rodeotown Productions
Project Date
2024
Category
Narrative
On-set Lighting
Here's a quick breakdown of one scene and a view on the director's monitor at the end of the video.
Delegating lighting setup tasks to my colleagues helped expedite on-set processes and allowed me to focus on bigger ticket items for production.
Not to mention it's great having like-minded creatives to work and have fun with.
Final Image
Purpose
Problem/Challenge
Produced by Rodeotown Productions, "Phenomena" aims to depict the emotional journey of adolescent love and the challenges of impending separation. The film required a sensitive approach to capture the nuances of teenage relationships.
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Emotional Authenticity: Conveying the depth of young love and the pain of separation in a relatable manner.
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Visual Storytelling: Utilizing cinematography and lighting to enhance the emotional impact of the narrative.
Approach
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Pre-Visualization: Developed detailed storyboards and lighting diagrams to plan each scene meticulously.
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Cinematography: Employed visual techniques to capture the intimacy and vulnerability of the characters.
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Editing: Crafted a narrative flow that emphasizes the emotional highs and lows of the protagonists' journey.
Storyboard
Moodboard & Lighting Diagram
Results
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The film effectively portrayed the complexities of young love, receiving positive feedback for its emotional depth.
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Audiences connected with the characters' experiences, highlighting the film's relatability.
