The coursework advise the year 13s gave us for when we film our thriller

1. COURSEWORK ADVICE -
THRILLER

2. STORYLINE
Keep ideas simple - if its too complicated you
may find it difficult to work with/blog about.
Incorporate feedback into your work.
Don’t involve too many people.
Try to avoid dialogue.
Plan ahead.
Have multiple ideas in case one falls through.

3. FILMING
Film early and make sure to plan everything
out so you know what everyone is doing and
can get the work done efficiently.
Make sure you're prepared for filming - check
batteries of equipment etc.
Film more than you need to avoid
rescheduling.
Plan locations and filming days.
Behind the scenes and bloopers are good for
extra posts.

4. EDITING
Splice and Windows Movie Maker are good
editing software to use.
Make sure all clothes/hair/makeup is
consistent.
Make sure cuts are ‘invisible’.

5. BLOG
Draw inspiration from Year 13 blogs - do not copy.
Set yourself deadlines for filming, blog posts, editing etc.
Aim for 7 blog posts a week in order to keep on top of your
blog post count.
Blog about any props/costumes/makeup that you do and
how you’ve sourced/made it.
Share blog posts evenly.
Use media sources e.g. apps/podcasts/prezi to make the
blog more interesting.
Make social media accounts.

6. GROUP
Keep everyone involved and work together as a
team.
Make a group chat so that everyone can
communicate ideas effectively.
Agree on ideas and take each idea on board to
avoid group tensions.
Make sure you know what everyone is assigned to
do.
You can share jobs.
Don’t waste time.