The document provides guidance for brainstorming thriller opening ideas by suggesting students consider a range of creative options without committing to final groups or ideas. It instructs them to write down outlines for at least 3 ideas including character, location, lighting, sound details, required roles, and equipment, while being realistic about limitations and reflective about effectiveness and potential problems.

1. Aim: to create a range of ideas for a thriller opening

2. WHAT TO DO?
You do not have to be in your final groups at this stage!
Even if you think you have got a final idea - it
is always good to consider a range of
options! You may decide to combine some
ideas.
Be creative and have fun! 

3. WRITE DOWN IDEAS
Write out the outline for at least ideas
include:
• Outline of what is going happen
• Characters
• Location
• Overview of lighting
• Overview of any sound
• Role which will be required
• Equipment

4. BE REALISTIC!
Consider what is actually possible
e.g. filming on the streets on New
York – not possible 

5. BE REFLECTIVE
Write about
why you think the opening would be effective
Any potential problems