I chose to read the screenplay of Ed Wood specifically because it was directed by Tim Burton, and I am a huge fan of his movies. I haven't seen the movie before (or even knew anything about it) other then Johnny Depp played the role of Ed Wood. I avoided googling the book until I had finished reading. The screenplay was hilarious and heartfelt at the same time, and I really enjoyed reading it!
I took this assignment on as the role of an Art Director, and jotted down some quick notes/ideas as I read the screenplay (I'll further embellish these ideas tomorrow):
-Have the movie filmed in black and white, reminiscent of the old horror movies
-Or have the movie filmed in color, but during the sequences where they are filming the movies or are on the sound stages, it would be in black and white.
-Ed Wood in drag, Bella and his friends other friends would be very dramatically costumed. Sequences with the group would be wild and fun, to contrast the static and dull everyday people and businessmen that surrounded Wood's life. When Ed Wood is wearing men's clothing, he would appear very monotone/static like the others. Contrast between these two "worlds" is important to show in the film stylistically!
-Any camera moves/cuts and transitions can call back to old film techniques. No CG!
(Will continue this list later...)
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