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Cinematic ideas
Extremely shallow focus to show how the  character is isolated and alone, and although another version of himself is also out there, he doesn't know this, so the closer they get together, the less shallow the focus becomes.
Many establishing shots from above, using a drone, this will highlight to the viewer that the main character has changed environment.
Shoot the whole film on a Steadicam rather than handheld, this is just a lot more aesthetically pleasing and seamless.
I would like to make the entire film seem like its all one take, especially the scenes where he goes into the tent.
Editing
Cinematic colour grading similar to inception will be applied. Seamless cuts inside the tent will also be applied, gradual transitions from night to day. For the final scene i will have to clone the main character, as they are going to come face to face for the first time, this needs to be the best part of the whole film, so it needs to look perfect and seamless. They will both meet where character A started, to show off the strange but circular structure of the film.
Sound
The music for the film is still undecided, but it needs to be something which isn't repetitive, and keeps building up, I think something without lyrics would be best, as this may distract the viewer.
Gear required
steadicam
Sony a6300
85mm lens for close ups and shallow focus shots
24mm for wider angle shots/ establishing shots
50mm for medium close up shots with shallow depth of field.
Drone- aerial establishing shots.

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