Dear Prof. Sebastian,

Here is the script analysis (for version 4.4) and additional information which I decided to add after seeing what Jack (from g1) did.

1. Long takes. 2 or 3 or 4 long takes can be used for the film. Why? I appreciate coverage, but after doing a documentary for two months, I’m sick of it.

2. Tracy is not the most beautiful person in the mainstream sense. Not like a L’Oréal model that you see on posters around Singapore town (which may or may not be photoshopped). But someone who doesn’t care so much about her appearance and focuses on the important stuff.

3. Regina is the mysterious kind of character that you don’t know what she’s thinking about. Like a word written in a foreign language that you think looks like a good word but could also be an ordinary word.

4. Nick is the chaos man. More careless than the average person. Loses his things quite often. And treats his stuff the way a baby plays with toys.

4.5. I would say these characters work in some advertising company. They appreciate photography and think it’s funny to play with it. I won’t say more because I may change the story again.

5. Colour. With your suggestion of using the Academic Chair Sorensen’s new video wall in the ADM lobby, that would be the most colourful thing in the story. Not as ‘colourful’ as Tracy our hero.

6. The setting. Why did I choose ADM? For both practical and artistic reasons, factors that go hand in hand. 6a. It’s affordable – no transport needed – and less tiring for the crew: we have fantastic ADM toilets, water cooler. But maybe more tiring for the actors who may not live nearby. I’m making up for the actors’ expense by preparing as much as possible, so that we can do it in no more than 4 takes per shot. Really. 6b. Artistic freedom – with more time, we can have better quality for this project I hope.

Best wishes,
Ken