Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Fictional Documentary: Chess

Statement:

This documentary follows a middle age-man who is known as "Creepy Carl" to the Lower East Side locals in New York City. "Creepy Carl" was once the winner of the World Chess Championship and genius.  We follow his daily routine at Washington Square Park and discuss his journey from prodigy to a naive people watcher. 

Priority Elements:

1. Opening: Close up shot of a chess board
2. Context of theme: Zoom out and show first chess players playing and then Washington Square Park.
3. Environmental background shots: His apartment, Carl's watching spot in Washington Square Park, 
4. Transition Shots: Movement of hands on chess board, Newspaper clippings of Carl's World Chess Championship, Newspaper articles about his disappearance
5. Visual Texture: Close up shot of chess board

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