Love, rain, and company.
More test shots before the actual shoot –
Love
I had a difficult time trying to visually depict the idea of love. Which is more efficient – literal physical contact and intimacy? Using symbolic objects of a sexual nature? I was worried that because “sex sells”, that this portion would then become the central part of the film and the whole meaning will be misinterpreted if it wasn’t done correctly. But I will try, here goes.
Combining both literal physical intimacy (hands interacting intimately with one another) with an abstract representation of the fuzzy dizziness of
Test shots –
The first two were way too explicit I feel – too outwardly erogenous. I decided to change the background colour to white to tone it down (plus to fit in with the aesthetics of the whole film). Plus also made it more out of focus to push it into the more abstract realm.
Rain (safety and shelter)
Since not all of the rain shots made it into the final cut, I will put them here because I feel like they are worth watching.
Company (Love/belonging)
This, I shot but did not end up putting into the film because aesthetics did not work with me. Also, I felt that it was too abstract to make any real sense to the viewer.
It is supposed to be about belonging and relationships. I wanted her to interact with the rocks as if they were friends and confidants, and surround herself with the rocks as if they were a support system. Maybe I would have put it in the film if I didn’t film it on the grass. Only maybe.