SCRAPPED ONE: "Our aim is to observe the day-to-day running of the fire station whilst attempting to give a meaningful insight into the complex but often mundane parts of being a firefighter."
















Bird Watching Synopsis/Treatment:

We also decided to pursue other options since it is only wise to give ourselves a plan B if the fire fighter idea falls through. Our synopsis is as follows:

 “Watchers” is a film that hopes to represent the disconnected relationship between humans and nature through the medium of Bird watching, and how this hobby has the potential to reconnect us with nature.



We intend to create a soundtrack that builds gradually throughout the film, starting in an urban environment that transitions slowly, climaxing with as many sounds of the countryside/wildlife as possible. This will hopefully reinforce the idea of reconnecting with nature and will take the viewer on an audible as well as a visual journey.

Initially we will try and use a shallow depth of field and close up shots combined with the sounds of traffic to show the absence of nature, and the dominating presence of man-made things. As we progress towards the location of the bird watching, the sound of the man made things will become less prominent and the sounds of nature more so (as aforementioned). As we get to the location we will use more wide shots, showing off the landscape as well as the subject in that landscape.

Interviews will be conducted either prior to filming commences or perhaps on location as it may give a more authentic feel as the responses to the questions will be influenced by what they are feeling in that moment.