2. Rosie Zein – 7479
Chelsea Fashole-Luke – 7357
Laura Cuk – 7341
3. Timeline
1. Present time:
conversation on
Facebook between
two characters
2. flashback: main
character stalking
2nd character on
bus – filming her
3. Back to present
time: main
character typing on
computer –
Facebook chat
4. Main character
waiting and filming
2nd character
outside shop
5. Present
time: main
character on
computer
again
6. Main
character
filming 2nd
character
in cafe
7. Present
time – same
as before
8. Main
character
walking
past 2nd
character
across road
9. Ends
with
sentence
on
screen.
6. Shot list• 1. Mid shot of Rosie at computer
• 2. Close up of conversation on screen
• 3. Extreme close up of sentence on screen
• 4. Wide shot of Rosie at bus stop
• 5. Mid shot of Laura at bus stop
• 6. Pan towards Rosie
• 7. Long shot of bus coming towards bus stop
• 8. Long shot of Laura and Rosie apron bus
• 9. Long shot from behind walking to seats
• 10. Mid shot of Laura and Rosie sitting down
• 11. Two shot of Laura and Rosie sitting on bus
• 12. Match on action - close up of Rosie taking camera out of bag
• 13. Mid shot of Rosie opening camera
• 14. Over the shoulder shot of Rosie filming Laura - slight pan left
• 15. Mid shot from front - Rosie still filming
• 16. Low angle of Rosie typing on computer
• 17. Mid shot of Rosie's hands typing on laptop
• 18. Long shot of Rosie standing outside Argos - Laura walks out
• 19. Overhead shot of Rosie typing on keyboard
• 20. Low angle of Rosie on computer
• 21. Close up of Rosie taking out camera
• 22. Over shoulder shot of Rosie
• 23. Mid shot of Laura sitting by window
• 24. Over shoulder shot of Rosie filming Laura
• 25. Close up of hands on keyboard
• 26. Overhead shot of Rosie on computer
• 27. Mid shot of Rosie on computer
• 28. Over shoulder shot of Rosie walking past Laura
• 29. Close up of sentence on screen
7. Inspiration from real films
Story/plot/theme:
- Online social interaction
- Control over another character
- Emotional manipulation
Hard Candy
8. Inspiration from real films
Story/plot/theme:
- Obsessiveness
- Captivity
- Stalking of a person
Misery
9. Inspiration from real films
Story/plot/theme:
- The making of a social network
- Life changing invention
- Online interaction
The Social Network
10. Inspiration from real films
Characters: Hayley Stark (Ellen Paige).
With the consideration of the age of
the character, her representation
connotes her vulnerability.
This stereotype is challenged because
she soon appears to be the more
dominant role in the end.
The colour used in
this scene was very
sterile
11. Inspiration from real films
Phone Booth:
This film is very intense and suspenseful as the villain is unknown. In the film the man
has to stay on the phone with the villain, or the villain will kill his loved one however,
ultimately the man knows he will die.
When a stranger calls:
This is a thriller film which also has a villain who’s identity is unknown and this relates
to our opening sequence. In this film a teenaged girl goes over to babysit at some
peoples house and while there she starts getting calls from an unknown number.
There turns out to be a masked man in the house, and the girl has to save herself
And the children she is babysitting.
12. Genre and conventions
Convention Explanation Example from real film
1. Perception of reality The main character is unaware or has
no sense of true events that occur in
the reality outside their mind.
Shutter Island
2. Death of a loved one The death of a loved one causes or
spurs the main character to go through
several actions or events, such as the
need for revenge.
Memento
3. Mystery/enigmas The opening sequence shows an
unknown person going through various
unconventional actions, eg. Cutting the
skin off their fingers.
Se7en
4. Mental danger – to do with the mind The main character has hallucinations
or sees things that happened,
differently causing them to think certain
things have happened, when in fact
they have not.
Black Swan
5. Identity The main character is seen to have
multiple personalities, struggling to
make sense of their true identity. This
makes it unclear to the audience,
presenting enigmas such as what their
true personality is.
Identity
Psychological Thriller
13. Genre and Conventions
• Genre: Psychological thriller
Convention Explanation Evidence from real film
Tension music The music makes the opening
sequence seem eerie and
suspenseful
Psycho
(the violins gets higher pitched and
gives a sense of anticipation.
Flashbacks Flashbacks are used to show a
thought or memory. Commonly
shown in black and white
lighting
Momento
(Momento is not filmed in
chronological order –
Montage editing Connotes the juxtaposition of
seemingly unconnected images
in order to create meaning.
Se7en
14. Genre and conventions
Convention Explanation Example from real film
1. Incorporates elements of
mystery and drama
Mystery to keep the film
suspenseful and drama to
connect with the
characters emotions
Seven
2. Deep focus on the
characters state of mind
to be able to understand
the character
Phone booth
3. The film is usually
narrated.
Usually first person
narration to get an idea of
what is going through the
characters mind.
Momento
4. The music used within
the film is usually high
pitched and eerie
To set the atmosphere of a
typical thriller film.
A woman in black
15. Target Audience (A)
Primary Secondary Explanation
Age 15+ 25+ The main characters are teenagers.
Adults will be able to educate
young people on the dangers of
social media.
Gender Female Male Typically aimed at females,
although males could benefit from
the message of the sequence.
Race/ethnicity Western culture Eastern Europeans Issues typically represented in the
western culture.
To buy into the western culture.
Social class Working class Middle class It is part of the leisure activities,
whereas middle class would
attempt to take part in the
activities of the upper class.
16. Target Audience (A): continued
Primary Secondary Explanation
Interests/hobbies Social networking,
computing, socialising,
technology
Stalking, The main interests
presented in the
opening sequence are
related to the social
network generation.
Social group Internet junkies, social
networkers,
The ‘McDonalds
generation’
These people will be
attracted to the
conventions of the
film, including the
presence of digital
technology.
Sexuality heterosexual Homosexual The sexuality of the
characters are
hidden/ambiguous
Profession/role Students, Parents, teachers,
mentors, student
guidance counsellors,
These people will be
able to benefit and
learn from the
message.
17. Target Audience (B)
• Why would your target audience be interested in you film because of the idea/plot?
Our target audience will be interested in our film because it would relate to their daily lives (e.g
social networking and the character going about her life) and this would make it more
thrilling/suspenseful.
• Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the form (how the
film is constructed= editing, transitions, music, etc)?
Our target audience would be interested in the music as it would create another level to the
suspenseful atmosphere already constructed by the film itself.
• Why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the genre &
conventions?
Our target audience would be interested because the film does reinforce some conventions
however it also develops them – so they might like to see how we have changed the genres
conventions to make the film more exciting for them to watch.
18. Locations: Café scene
We thought this would be a good place to film
because it would allow Rosie to be close
enough to film Laura but also far enough for
Laura not to see her.
We also thought it would be good
as there is a lot of natural light and
it is fairly empty in the early
morning.
19. Locations
We picked this road because pedestrians have to
stop half way and this would mean that Rosie
and Laura could stand close to each other.
We chose this as the location for Rosie’s desk as it
is a bright room with a desk and it is quite big so
we are able to move around.
22. Costume/Props
Black coat -
hood hides
characters
identity
Bag in which
character carries
camera used to
record ‘victim’
Navy blue
coat
Characters
bag used
as a prop
