G321 - Day 2 - (Costumes and Props)

Day 2 was spent filming with the actor Sam Pridige who is playing both Chris and Richard. We filmed in both a bedroom and the kitchen.

Chris and Richard are wearing the same outfit for the date as they switch places. The final costume we decided on was for them to wear smart trousers, a tie and a suit jacket because they would be dressing smart for the date. It is how they interacted with the costume that showed their characters. E.g. Chris simply puts on the jacket and leaves whereas Richard dresses then spends much more time checking on his appearance. But we will be editing the footage to fool the audience into thinking there is only one, then the final shot shows them both.

Richard-

We dressed Richard's room with details that related/linked to his character's personality.

Some of the details were

Lots of different fragrances demonstrating he is vain and takes time with not only his appearance but also his smell.

 
There were also weights placed on top of the chest of draws. This tells the audience that Richard exercises (not to stay fit and healthy) but to attract women and look how he thinks he should.

Richard also owns a hip flask and there are a pack of cards placed in the space. Showing that Richard likes to drink and that he gambles or possibly has a gambling problem.

On Richard's mirror we placed a photograph of an attractive/sexy actress that was taken from a magazine. This implies that Richard objectifies women. He is not interested in what their personality is like, he only cares about looks and is very shallow.

Chris-
On Chris' bedside table we see several books that he has clearly worked his way through/is currently reading. They are a variety of different genres showing that Chris is intelligent and interesting.

He also has guitars and records hanging on the walls of his room. Implying that Chris is also talented and has many different interests and passions. (Chris is shown as the more preferable option between the two brothers as he seems interesting whereas we only see Richard interested in himself and there are hints towards him having a gambling and drinking habit).

In the kitchen scene a few alcohol bottles were placed on the side which Richard stands on and we also put a laphroaig glass in the background (laphroaig is a brand of scotch) further emphasising that he likes to drink.

Katie Pridige