This technical report aims to deal with my creative process that was involved in the creation of the visual style for the short film titled ‘Mylissa,’ that tells a story about a single mother who is learning about her teenage daughter’s secret online relationship on their trip to Portugal. Our protagonist struggles to preserve the close bond with her daughter, a parenthood stage lots of the parents have been through.
The technical report will specifically focus on how I present the concept of letting go visually through the use of realistic cinematography. I am going to investigate, explain and discuss the pre-production requirement concerning realistic cinematography approach for the short film ‘Mylissa.’ Moreover, I would like to explore the theory of realism that assists me during the process regarding the realm of cinematography based on the Bazinian realism theory.
I will additionally go into the process of creating the visual style of the film based on the theory and the references that inspired me during the pre-production phase, namely color, lighting, and framing. Following this broader understanding of the using of realistic cinematography approach, I will additionally go into the details of how I create the aesthetic for the film. Using the chosen aesthetic to support the narrative. This report will include detailed information regarding a variety of plans and final implementation.