Overview:

    Much of my inspiration for the look and feel of my screenplay comes from “The Lord of the Rings”. The videography of that entire series is somewhat dark, old-fashioned, and fantastical; the use of colors and lighting alone convey the sense that the world is in peril. At the same time, though, there are aspects that provide light and hope, such as brighter colors associated with certain characters and settings. This is almost exactly what I picture for “Disturbance”, as much of the film takes place within a system of caves and caverns, meaning the lighting is–for the most part– minimal or artificial. Meanwhile, certain characters are very positive and certain locations/settings require brighter lighting (such as when the travelers venture out into the world for the first time) so the look and feel also needs to reflect this.

    • “The Lord of the Rings”; when Gandalf faces off against a Balrog
    • This scene captures what I am going for in terms of the dark elements. The background–and even much of the foreground– is blocked out by shadows and darkness, just as I imagine many of the scenes and settings in my screenplay to look. Also, it’s very dark and gives off quite the doom-and-gloom feel, like what I am going for with “Disturbance”.
    • “The Lord of the Rings”; when Gandalf first enters Hobbiton and everyone is cheerful at his arrival
    • This scene connects to the elements of light, joy, and nature in my screenplay. The travelers, on their journey, will spend quite a bit of time out in nature, enjoying time with one another and building relationships. So, those joyful scenes and the positivity of the characters will be highlighted by abundant light and color like in this scene from “The Lord of the Rings”.
    • “The Lord of the Rings”; the beginning of a war
    • This scene reflects two primary things: 1. The war that will occur at the end of “Disturbance” and 2. The artificial lighting and weather within the caverns. My screenplay is going to end with a battle, during which the current Trusted One will die, the Latabatians will turn on the Trusted One, and the “monster” will be revealed to the Latabatians. Thus, it is a significant scene and the way it looks will likely be inspired by the similar war-scenes found in “The Lord of the Rings”. Furthermore, the “sun” and weather within the caverns are artificial– controlled by the Trusted One/the capital city, Labar, since they are closed off from the outside world and, thus, from the real weather. So, this scene represents how I imagine the climate to appear to viewers, with the yellow-tinged, somewhat dirty air, the dark shadows, and the streaky clouds. 
    • “The Black Stallion” (1979); when The Black (the name of the horse that the movie is centered around) is running along a beach
    • This scene portrays much of how I want “Disturbance” to look and feel. From the sky, the colors, and the lighting, we get a sense of something bad that is happening. It feels like there’s a storm brewing– whether physical or metaphorical– and like something will need to be done to resolve it. The image of the horse running across the shore then sets the tone of bravery and freedom, which is what I want to convey in my screenplay as the characters go on a tasking journey and must find those traits within themselves. Additionally, it ties into how I imagine the scene towards the end of the film will look, when the travelers are riding on the “monster’s” back, racing to reach Latabat in time to confront the Trusted One and join the battle.
    • “Albion the Enchanted Stallion”; Albion and the other main characters walking through the woods on their journey
    • While much of “Disturbance” will have darker, heavier tones, there will also be parts that are bright and lighter. This scene from “Albion” represents that, as it shows some of the vivid colors and intense lighting that I imagine when I picture my story playing out. From this scene, I also really like the addition of some hazy, foggy areas. That could be included in either the lighter or darker scenes of “Disturbance”, and either way I think it would enhance the mysterious, daunting nature of the travelers’ journey.