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Some cells are left blank becuase I copy/pasted cells all over the place.
Below is the script so to speak. Basically a verbal interpretation of the storyboard cells.
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Film Title: ONI
Setting: Feudal Japan 15th Century
Characters:
Predator
“Hero” Samurai - Daigoro Itto
“Ronin” Samurai - Unnamed
Crew: TBA
Scene 1A: Camera fades in from black. A valley is pictured with mountains, a river and no visible structures. This is an old forest in 15th Century Japan, at the height of unrest within the Samurai Class. Unemployed Samurai roam the countryside, without work or purpose they take what they want hurting the weak.
...Subtitled over Japanese spoken language “15th Century Japan, Corrupt Samurai roam the countryside... a few remain true to Bushido... The way.”
Scene 1B: The camera slowly pans right over the valley showing us the scale.
Scene 1C: Slow zoom into forest canopy...
Scene 1D: The camera is under the tree line now and still zooming into the forest. In the background we can hear faint sounds of a fight, sword clashes and grunts.
Scene 1E-1F: The camera view is blocked by a tree as it pans right into view, Two Samurai are in mid battle. The sounds of the fight are loud and upon us now.
Scene 2G: Various shots of sword clashes from both fighters. (Fight to be choreographed on site) Hero Samurai has little trouble parrying blows. For him the fight is of no consequence. Ronin is sweating and huffing wind. His appearance is, dirty and unshaven, He lacks all finger qualities of a Samurai. Hero is well dressed, neat, orderly, Prepared.
Scene 2H: Hero's face is not visible, covered by his hat he shows no sign of strain. He is ready to finish this. Sword at the ready.
Scene 2I: Ronin makes a final attempt at our Hero, Hero's blade finds its target in a flash. Ronin is Dead instantly.
Scene 2J: The camera shows Ronin fall dead and lifeless to the ground, his sword falling from his hand lands sticking up in the dirt, point down. Blood pours of his wound.
Scene 2K: The reveal of Hero's Face, he is strong, clean cut.
Scene 2L: Hero cleans the blade with a flick of the wrist and sheathes it.
Scene 3M: The camera is low to the ground, in the background is Ronin, Dead. The camera is showing up Hero's Pant leg with a peculiar Patch on the ankle. It is a fanged “Oni Demon Mask”. The camera slowly pans up further along his leg... (The final design of the Oni Patch will resemble the design of the Predator's helmet)
Scene 3N: His waist is show, fist clenched around his waist band is a Charm Bracelet, it has the same “Oni Demon Mask” this time in the form of a Pendant...
Hero shows a slight bow facing his fallen opponent....
:FLASH: To Heat vision... up high in the trees, waiting... watching Hero... grunting and breathing heavy with anticipation of the kill to come. Hero is still bowing to his foe.
Scene 4O: The camera faces Hero returning up from his bow.. as the Predator lands in the distance behind his right shoulder. He is aware fully of the sound, but does not turn. A new opponent?
Scene 4P: Hero turns in a flash, Sword at the ready although not yet drawn... he sees his opponent....
Scene 4Q: We now see the Predator. He is wearing his helmet. Covered head to toe with loose Samurai armor parts, swords etc stolen from previous kills... he is standing... watching Hero in plain sight as a challenge.
Scene 4R: Close Shot of Hero's Face... Stunned! Eyes wide with surprise, not fear...
Scene 5S: Camera show looking down at Hero's hand. He is holding the Oni Demon Pendant... he stares at it with contemplation...
Scene 5T: Close Short of Hero's Face... This time he is resolute, all surprise has left his face... he has found his match... he whispers...
“Oni....”
Scene 5U: Hero turns to grab Ronin's sword still sticking out of the ground...
Scene 5V: Camera shows us Hero , ready standing strong dual swords in hand.
Scene 5W: Low Camera shot of the Predator right Blade Gauntlet as the blades punch out.
Scene 5X: Hero Charges...
End.
This is of course a First Draft of the Script. I am still working on it and WIDELY OPEN TO SUGGESTIONS.
I think the ending should be the Predator winning for once! Any thoughts?
I have a pred suit, study media in college so have some experience in all kinds of things e.g. editing,filming,promoting,producing,directing,script writing, im pretty new to after effects but getting quite good at it quickly also photoshop (ps im only on after effects cs3)
