The Time Period of the 1950's Costume for our Film.

1950’s costume research

For our thriller film idea, we are basing the time period in the 1950’s since mafias like we have in our storyline were around that time than they are today. In order to make the time period as realistic as possible, we are researching into the 1950’s fashion which we will use in our film.

In the 1950’s, poodle skirts, petticoats, pump and saddle shoes (plimsoles) were a fashion craze with many women of different ages, especially the younger ones. Many of the dresses in the 1950’s were knee-length and emphasised the waist and the shoulders. Dresses with full skirts (like in the picture on the right) were made to stick out wider by wire, rope or often nylon netting. Also, floral dresses were very popular in the summer.

Big hair or high ponytails were also a popular trend with the girls back then.

For men, jackets with broad shoulders, tight trousers and shirts (with long collars sticking out) with floral ties were popular in Europe. Some styles like this (picture on the left) were inspired by the Edwardian style suits which many young men wore in the Fifties. This was known as the British Teddy Boy subculture and this trend rapidly spread across the UK in the 1950’s, associating with American Rock and roll music. Some groups who were ‘Teddy Boys’ formed their own gangs who had violent clashes with rival gangs and threatened other people.

The rocker jacket with gelled back hair and jeans also was popular among young men to get a rocker look which most young men wanted to be considered as. This look was used a lot in films and television back then which is how it was inspired in the first place.

In our film we are also using hoods and we found out that they were invented in the 1930’s which means we are able to use them for our film. It also told us that the style and form of the hood dates back to the Middle Ages.

Costume and Make-up

Costume and Make-up:

Teresa (Leader in library):

·         Black dressing robe.

·         Pale make-up.

·         Bird ring.

·         Black trousers. 

 

Sophie (Person in hoodie):

·         Black hoodie.

·         White theatrical mask.

·         Black trousers.

·          Black cloak.

·         Black shoes.

Keri (Person running away):

·         Flowery knee length thin strapped dress

·         Worn make up.

·         Slightly messed up hair.

·         Pumps.

 

Kelly (Servant):

·         Black suit.

·         Black hoodie.

·         Masked.

·         Black trousers.

Long Term Planning Sheet

Long term planning sheet

Week one

Begin to plot initial ideas. Everyone in the group will put forwards an idea that they think would make a good thriller story; they also have to come up with the shot types and camera movements.

Week two

A questionnaire will be created to decide on which film idea we use. A questionnaire will be created to decide on a suitable name, also a

Week three

The props list will be made and the price of the props will have to be calculated. The group will discuss the script before helping to put it together.

Week four

Research will be done about the fashion during the time period set for the film, Costumes will be discussed and the shots list will be plotted..

Week five

A decision will be made about costume and the location will be confirmed, a suitable time period will of already been selected to suit the finally film idea.

Week six

Take photos of location and props.

Week seven

Test shots will be taken.

Week eight

Get props, costume and equipment together and begin to film. The film will be split into units: interior shots and exterior shots. On this week, we will be filming interior shots in Teresa’s scene, and Sophie’s scene where she finds the girl is missing. We will film the inside shots first because the weather will be unpredictable in the winter.

Week nine

The footage from the interior shots will be watched and mistakes will be re filmed. We will experiment with the editing techniques on the Apple Mac’s with this footage, and then film the exterior shots where we will also edit these.

Week Ten

We will add titles and music to our film, where we will edit the music to fit with the film, so the loud parts of the music fit with the footage that creates the most tension.

Time Planning for Filming

Time Planning

Date	Shots	Props needed	Costume	Location
Sunday, 9th January	Test shots (55-65)	Knife	Dress, black cloak, black trousers, mask, suit	Outside the house, garden and surrounding land
Thursday, 20th January	Indoor shots (19-32)	Wine glass, wine, little table, armchairs, candle stick	Black dressing gown, masks, black cloak, scarf, black trousers, suits	Inside house, dining Room
Thursday, 27th January	Indoor shots (32-47)	Wine glass, wine, little table, armchairs, candle sticks	Black dressing gown, masks, black cloak, scarf, black trousers, suits	Inside house, dining room
Sunday, 6th February	Continuance of Outdoor Shots (55-65)	Knife	Dress, black cloak, black trousers, mask, suit	Outside the house, garden and surrounding land
Thursday, 27th February	Continuance of indoor shots (1-15)	Pillows, bed, duvet.	Dress, black cloak, black trousers, mask, suit	Inside house, bedroom where the victim is kept
Saturday, 5th February	Outdoor Shots (16-18 and 48-55)	Knife	Masks, black cloak, black trousers, black jackets, floral dress, booby socks, pink shoes	Outside the house, garden and surrounding land

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