DES 251 Digital Media Design III

Man Binh Diep: BRIDESMAID (2011)

Film Research

Annie and Lilliance walk pass by Annie’s old bakery which was a failure because of her ex

Lilliance get engaged and she is showing her engagement ring to Annie

The first time Annie meet Helen, another friend of Lilliance. Helen seems to be a wealthy and perfect girl. They both see each other as rivals.

First time Annie meet Rhode, a police officer who she will be involved in a romantic relationship

The first hangout of the bridesmaids and the bride

The try-on wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses

Due to the food poisoning, everyone except Helen get stomach problems and ruin the dresses

Annie unexpectedly meet and talk Rhode at the convenience store

They hang out

They decided to go Vegas for bridesmaid trip

Annie has fear of flying and she is given wine by Helen. Annie is drunk and create chaos on the plane

Annie and her friends are forced to get out of the plane

Annie invite Rhode to drink and talk

They hook up and Annie hurt Rhode’s feeling after

Annie lose her job, get kicked out of her rental room so she have to go back to live with her mother

The bridesmaid party is organized by Helen is extravagant and meticulous

When Helen get Lilliance a trip to Paris which is Lilliance’s dream (to go with Annie), Annie get furious and exploded. Lilliance and Annie get into a fight.

Megan, one of the bridesmaid, unexpectedly come to encourage Annie

Lilliance find lost, Helen run to seek help from Annie. They ask Rhode for help and find out Lilliance is at her old apartment

Lilliance is pressured, Annie encourage her and Lilliance show Annie her hilarious wedding dress

Finally at Lilliance’s wedding

Annie and Helen make peace

Rhode and Annie finally get together

Essay

"Bridesmaids," directed by Paul Feig, is a rom-com. Released in 2011, this movie is a comedic gem that manages to hit the sweet spot between humorous and genuine moments. With an amazing cast and a story that's relatable yet outrageous, "Bridesmaids" has become a standout in the world of modern romantic comedies.

Annie, whose life at the time hit the bottom as her best friend, Lilliance gets engaged. Annie is chosen a maid of honor, struggles with pressure of wedding planning and dealing with her personal issues. As Annie attempts to fulfill her maid of honor duties, she faces competition from Helen, a wealthy and seemingly perfect friend of Lilliance. The competition between Annie and Helen shows us the humourous up and down sides of woman friendship. The film explores the themes of friendships, competition and self-discovery. As Annie's life hit the bottom, she became a mess, lost her job, got kicked out of her apartment, failure in romantic relationships, etc. and the fact that Helen outshined her. Everything has led to the fact that she exploded at her best friend’s party, they fought. Thought that everything came to the end, Megan, one of Lilliance’s bridesmaids, came and encouraged Annie. The most unexpected scene to me is Megan's display of friendship with Annie. Lilliance went missing and Helen came to seek help from Annie. Thanks to this, the relationships between Annie and Helen get better as well as Annie and the officer Rhodes.
Furthermore, the colors in "Bridesmaids" add a pop to the visual party. With the lively color palette and bold contrasts that match the festive spirit of weddings. The costumes and sets are like eye candy, turning the movie into a visual treat that complements the comedy. Supporting the hilariousness of the film, Paul Feig knows his way around the camera, using close-ups, reaction shots, and physical comedy to crank up the funny.

"Bridesmaids" is more than just a comedy; it's a wild ride that breaks the mold. With its funny story, lovable characters, and a visual style that's as lively as a wedding dance floor, the movie cements its place as a timeless classic. So, if you're in for laughs, friendship, and a dash of wedding madness, "Bridesmaids" is your go-to movie for a good time.

Words to Idea + Thesis Statement

Hilarious, womanhood, friendship, heartfelt, challenges
"Bridesmaids" (2011) is a funny and touching look at the ups and downs of being a woman. The movie delves into the complexities of friendship and how it weathers life's hurdles. It paints a moving picture of strength and the enduring connections that overcome obstacles.

Visual Research (Inspiration Board/Collection)

The tone of this film varies, mix between cool and warm tone, reflect different moods. In a lot of scenes, I see kind of pink-ish filter, seems to be used to emphasize the womanhood in the "Bridesmaid"(2011).

Video Collection for Motion

Exploration/Formulation (Style Board/Examples/Studies)

FONT EXPERIMENT 1

FONT EXPERIMENT 2

FONT EXPERIMENT 3

COLOR EXPERIMENT

Exploration/Formulation (Motion Tests)

Story Board

Begin with the flower blooming and the name of actress interact with the flower (bump into and around) (background: paper texture)

After the blooming, zoom in on the pistil of the flower

transition to a similar shape of another scene

zoom out to this position with the text on the top right

then the bouquet and the text involved in kind of tag game position

throwing it

match cut, instead the bouquet being thrown, i replace it with a name

the flower on the cake fall to another scene

again, i replace the flower with another name

the name stop in the middle of the composition, stretching itself as it moving to the center

the golden ornaments gradual appear or growing out

both the top and bottom ornaments switching the position for each other

transition into another name

ornament turn into clouds the rain

flipping the paper

transition to the card with some animations

open the card,

coffee spill over and then zoom in

growing out ornaments with the ink bleeding

the whole page is filled with coffee

paper tearing, transition to another new language, from paper texture

confetti pushing the text away

another text appear

transition to a new name

confetti from above

Final Film Titles