Researching the Vietnam Setting

Our film opening is set in the heat of the Vietnam War in 1968, with the 60s being such an iconic decade it is important for us to capture the atmosphere and tone of the era. As a result, historical accuracy is of great importance to us. The uniform and equipment used by the U.S Soldiers is reflected in our costume design with a close attention to detail and realism, which increases audience immersion in a historical film.

ACCURATE COSTUME

 
The M1 helmet with Vietnam DPM cover is a notorious symbol of the Vietnam war, as a result, it was imperative for us to acquire them for our main characters.


The Khaki frag vest is another iconic part of a Vietnam uniform, and increase historical accuracy, as was standard issue to American General Infantry, along with the M1 helmet.

The M16 Assault Rifle was the standard issue firearm of all American Infantry and Special Forces, to convey this, we acquired out of service BB Airsoft guns, which look authentic, yet are without danger, and serve as perfect budget film prop.

Utilising accrurate props and costume is important when setting a film in such an iconic historic event. Most people around today know the classic Vietnam atmosphere, and it is imperitive for us to capture said atmosphere. Our film is more gritty and harrowing than most of the classics, so to increased realism and immerssion factor is pivotal.


SETTING

Vietnam is a very diverse land mass featuring dense jungles, standard forests, open fields, bleak hills and vast mountain ranges. This means that Vietnams terrain has similarities with many other countries, meaning it is very possible to film a Vietnam film in the UK, by exploiting a similaur setting.