The document discusses ideas for using a found footage camera style for a horror film trailer. It will be presented as if filmed by the actors to create realism and connect with the audience. This style appeals to young audiences familiar with technology like vlogs. It takes inspiration from the popular Paranormal Activity franchise, which was successfully done using found footage and attracted audiences. This method is well-suited for supernatural horror genres.

1. Ideas for use of cameraIdeas for use of camera

2. Found FootageFound Footage
• The trailer will be done in a “Found Footage” style, as this is very popular within the horror genre. ThisThe trailer will be done in a “Found Footage” style, as this is very popular within the horror genre. This
creates a sense of realism and allows the audience to connect with the characters.creates a sense of realism and allows the audience to connect with the characters.
• The cinematography will be done by the actors themselves therefore shaky camera work andThe cinematography will be done by the actors themselves therefore shaky camera work and
naturalistic acting are part of the film.naturalistic acting are part of the film.
• The found footage style will appeal to our audience because they are young and therefore familiarThe found footage style will appeal to our audience because they are young and therefore familiar
with technology. Due to the way YouTube has progressed over the years, they are probably fans ofwith technology. Due to the way YouTube has progressed over the years, they are probably fans of
“vlogs” and they are likely to enjoy this kind of filming more than the standard style used by other“vlogs” and they are likely to enjoy this kind of filming more than the standard style used by other
genres or films.genres or films.
• Our inspiration for this was “Paranormal Activity” as this is probably one of the most known franchiseOur inspiration for this was “Paranormal Activity” as this is probably one of the most known franchise
that uses the found footage style. The ratings for “Paranormal Activity” are good and people seemthat uses the found footage style. The ratings for “Paranormal Activity” are good and people seem
to be attracted to the movies, therefore they enjoy this use of the camera.to be attracted to the movies, therefore they enjoy this use of the camera.
• This method is also very likely to be used in supernatural horrors.This method is also very likely to be used in supernatural horrors.

3. Examples of films using the found footageExamples of films using the found footage
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