Storyboard

Time to storyboard!

Since neither Abby nor I are artists, we decided to have our storyboard be a written one. I find it easier to create something when I have written directions rather than visual ones. The storyboard is split between the two trailers. Once you read it it will become easier to see, but the first is about what the camera does and the second is more context and background.

Trailer #1 

Title: Shutter

Scene 1: Introduction

Fade in from black.

We open with a typical high school hallway bustling with students. Our protagonist, Olivia, is seen navigating through the crowd, carrying a vintage-looking box. The school bell rings.

Scene 2: The Discovery

Cut to Olivia in a dark closet in her house, exploring old family belongings.

Olivia stumbles upon an ancient camera, tucked away in a dusty corner. The camera is adorned with strange symbols and looks out of place in the modern setting.

Scene 3: Experimentation

Olivia takes the camera to her twin, Morgan

Olivia experiments with the camera, capturing ordinary moments. However, upon reviewing the photos, Olivia discovers strange glimpses of alternate timelines - a parallel universe. Morgan doesn’t pay any attention to Olivia and thinks she's going crazy.

Scene 4: Unveiling the Mystery

Olivia confides in a close friend, Maddie

Olivia and Maddie analyze the photos together, realizing the camera's power. They decide to now keep it a secret and explore the potential of capturing moments from different timelines.

Scene 5: Consequences

Olivia accidentally captures a moment of danger.

While experimenting, Olivia captures a moment where someone is in danger. The duo realizes that meddling with parallel timelines has consequences. They struggle with the ethical dilemma of using the camera.

Scene 6: The Arrival

A dark  figure observes from a distance.

A mysterious person (Bennett), dressed in timeless attire, is shown watching Olivia and Maddie. His interest in the camera becomes apparent, setting the stage for conflicts.

Scene 7: Chase and Revelations

Bennett confronts Olivia and Maddie.

A thrilling chase ensues as Bennett tries to take the camera. During the confrontation, they reveal the camera's origin and its potential to disrupt the balance between timelines.

Scene 8: The Decision

Olivia faces a dilemma.

Faced with the choice of keeping the powerful camera or returning it to prevent potential chaos, Olivia deals with the responsibility and consequences of their actions.

Scene 9: Cliffhanger

Bennett disappears.

In a dramatic twist, Bennett vanishes, leaving behind a cryptic message hinting at larger implications for the existence of the camera. The trailer ends with a sense of urgency and anticipation for the full movie.

Scene 10:

Fade out to black with the title: Shutter (with font actually shuttering)

Text on screen: "Coming Soon."

Trailer #2: “Discover the power to alter reality. Shutter - coming soon.”

Montage - Olivia captures ordinary moments with the camera, revealing alternate versions of reality. (fade in between each “moment”)

Text Graphic - "Unveiling the consequences of altering timelines."

Clip - Olivia accidentally alters a significant event, leading to unexpected consequences.

Text Graphic - "Changing the past can rewrite the future."

Quick Cuts - Scenes of parallel timelines converging, causing chaos.

Text Graphic - "Worlds collide, destinies intertwined."

Fast-paced Clips - Olivia desperately tries to fix the timeline, facing challenges and dangers.

Text Graphic - "Every choice has a ripple effect."

Emotional Scene - Olivia’s relationships strained as friends and family are affected by timeline alterations.

Text Graphic - "How far would you go to undo the past?"

Intense Clips - Olivia confronts the consequences head-on, battling against the unruly timelines.

Text Graphic - "The Shutter demands its price."

Mysterious Clip - A hint at a larger mystery surrounding the origin of the Shutter.

Text Graphic - "The true power of the Shutter yet to be revealed."

Fade Out - Title card: "Shutter."

Text Graphic - "In theaters soon."