The proposed budget (an ideal budget, although I know the actual amount of money used will be different and probably lower):

6. Budget

A.) Be as specific as you can: $300-$400

B.) Item, cost per unit, total cost, and donated or “in kind” items

Trench coat: Donated (Price unsure): $0

Prop dagger: $5

Candles (already owned): $0

Machete: (Price unsure) $0

Airsoft guns: $0

C.) Include total cost at bottom of budget.

D.) In kind costs should be included in your grand total. This is anything you

did not have to pay directly for. For example: free use of equipment,

editing facilities, cameras, lights, sound recording equipment. Include the

facilities at KCAI as valued in the commercial market.

HD Video Camera: $700

Olympus sound recorder: $150

E.) Video stock, rentals, batteries, transportation, meals, lodging, consultants,

Etc.:

Video stock: $0

Rentals: $0

Batteries: $0

Transportation: $200

Meals: $130

Lodging: $0

Consultants: $0

Any additional props: $200

Total Cost: $1385

An updated research page (even after the presentation, research shall continue):

4. Research Outline for your Thesis Project

A.) Bibliography of all books, articles, archives, and other texts.

Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. USA: Wiley Pub., 2006. Print.

B.) A filmography or artist research (Films, videos, interactive work,

installations, and performance work you have reviewed about your

subject).

Sucker Punch. Dir. Zack Snyder. By Zack Snyder and Steve Shibuya. Perf. Emily

Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung,

Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac, Jon Hamm, Scott Glenn, and Gerard Plunkett.

Warner Bros., 2011. Film.

Silent Hill 2. Konami. September, 2001

Heavy Rain. Sony Computer Entertainment. February 23, 2010.

“Dexter.” James Manos, Jr. Dexter. Showtime. Original broadcast date: October 1,

2006.

Seven. Dir. David Fincher. Perf. Pitt, Brad, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow,

R. Lee Ermey, and Kevin Spacey. New Line Cinema, 1995. Film.

C.) Research from the internet or pertinent websites.

"Crime Film." Wikipedia. N.p., 11 Aug. 2011. Web. 3 Sep 2011.

.

"Depressive Episode (Depression)." Psychological Disorders. N.p., n.d. Web. 1

Sep 2011.

episode-depression/>.

Any and all websites dedicated to serial killer methods and mental

disorders.

D.) A list of all “outsiders” who you have talked about your subject with.

Dorothy Yingsery

Clancy Obrien

E.) Experts with whom you have consulted.

Production book, page 2:

2. Field Notes, Observations, and Research

A.) Artist work that inspired or applies to thesis:

-The movie “Sucker Punch,” directed by Zack Snyder

- The PS3 game “Heavy Rain,” directed by David Cage and developed by Quantic Dream

- The PS2 game “Silent Hill 2,” published by Konami and developed by Team Silent

B.) Subjects, theories, and or philosophies that informs your thesis

project:

- Subjects: Crime drama stories

Extreme Psychological mindsets

Ghosts and what they see post death

- Philosophies: Nihilism

Structuralism

- Theories: How one’s ghost sticks around after a traumatic event

How people think they see things, even if they are right

How one sees truth through insanity

C.) Field observations (observing your subject matter as natural phenomena in outside world):

- People tend to give in to their obsessions (and related mindsets) when looking into matters of personal interest, whether they are hobbies or indeed crime scene investigations (at least ones that are not trained in the art). These kinds of events heavily color one’s view of the world. This is what I want to exaggerate through the actions and visual styles of the characters proposed. In times of seclusion, whether self-imposed or otherwise, people also tend to become paranoid from too much thinking. The small parts that can be seen as slightly off behavior can lead to major breakdowns and unjustified actions.

D.) What do you see that may be problematic in producing your thesis:

- Limited control of the actors’ schedules

- Potential weather problems that impede travel

- The potential unavailability of locations

E.) What do you see that may support your efforts in producing your thesis:

- The interest of the chosen actors in the subject matter proposed

- The proximity of the locations planned

- The unique approach to directing skills

F.) Preliminary research and interviews:

- Review of similar subjects in shows such as CSI and other TV shows

- Review of horror genres and psychological dramas

G.) Possible subjects for your imagery and or audio:

- Newscasts of older murder cases related to serial killers

- Ambulance/police sirens

- Local towns and old basements for settings

-Various demonic sounds from well known movies/works

H.) Describe tests and experiments you will conduct to prepare for the

production of your thesis project:

- The planned effects will be tested on individual actors and locations

- Each actor chosen will be test to see how far they can go into character

- Locations will be set up to desired scenes to test areas appearances

I shall now post the production book for the most recent project. Here is page 1:

-1. Production Outline (Treatment/ Proposal)

A.) Format, Media, and length if applies

- Format: High Definition (1440 x 1080) (16:9)

- Media: Digital Film

- Length: 20 minutes or less

B.) Intended audience: Anyone open-minded

C.) Summary description of project in one paragraph: A short film about a serial killer who takes the blood of 1,000 people to fold 1,000 paper cranes for a ritual. A survivor of the killings tries to find the killer and the part of himself he lost in the attempted murder. A modern-day oracle and an unofficial detective become obsessed with the killings and both try to catch the serial killer. The views of each character are heavily affected by their previous experience with the serial killer, both in their actions and visually on screen. In the end, all three main characters catch up to the killer who kills themselves in desperation.

D.) Discussion of themes you plan to explore: Psychological states of mind, crime scene investigation techniques, media’s role in spreading information, and individual approaches to loss and obsession.

-Ghostly visions of the world

-The perspective and exploration of a serial killer’s mind

E.) Statement of your relationship to your subject and theme: I have always been interested in abstract approaches to serious matters and narratives, such as crime wave narratives and the states of mind each person involved goes through in extreme situations. I also am interested in the subject of ghosts, and wish to portray that visually.

F.) Social, theoretical, historical, and or cultural issues which are relevant to your project:

- Social: The alienation people can feel in the midst of modern media and the size of modern cities, as well as from their own actions which can be deemed “odd.”

- Theoretical: Exploring and solidifying the ideas of narrative structure, with influences of psychotic states of mind and heavy loss.

- Historical: The approaches to crime investigation and how it has and has not changed. The use of older techniques of “divination” to analyze modern issues.

- Cultural: How media can drive people to extremes in a place of a lot of people and technology, including the way they see life.

G.) Discuss conceptual themes and issues: The states of mind visually represented through the warping of the video.

-views of life after death

H.) Review methods (test audience plans): Show the film to test groups with context of an “experiment.” Listen for parts to improve on and what parts the audience likes.

I.) Approach and style: Dramatic narrative with psychological influences to the video.

J.) Probable collaborative members or production crew: None planned but all help appreciated

K.) List of all equipment you will be using: HD Handy Cam

- Olympus Portable Recorder

-Three outdoor ground lights

-Two Handheld lights