Film Poster- Production Diary

1. H O R R O R F I L M P O S T E R
D A T E : 1 3 / 1 2 / 1 6
T I M E : 9 : 0 5 - 1 1 : 0 5
Production Diary

2. Image Shooting Session
 Date: 13/12/16
 Time: 9:05-11:05
 In beginning the creation process of my poster, I first arranged and
carried out the shooting stage, with the purpose of capturing the
main image of my piece.
 This was accomplished through the direction of actor, Grace, of
whom played the role of the main protagonist within our horror
film, in which I directed the facial expression and body language
that I sought for her to portray.
 The imagery was taken against a white backdrop, allowing for a
neutral setting of which could be easily manipulated and cut down
during the editing process.
 Within this process, I also applied additional artificial lighting, in
order to illuminate the facial features of my protagonist, allowing for
a more coherent image, in which no facial features were obscured by
dark/limited lighting.

3. Image Shooting Session
 Date: 13/12/16
 Time: 9:05-11:05
 During this process I experimented with a range of poses, shooting a minimal of 3
images based upon my 3 initial sketch composition ideas. By shooting a number of
images, this was effective in providing me with a great range of choice, and back-up
copies, in case that previous images possessed any ailments. Revealing my preparedness
for any potential errors in my imagery.
 As well as directing my actor, I also managed the camera equipment, making sure to use
a tripod in order to achieve balance and clean focus with each shot.
 Regarding the use of props, in reflection of my designs, false blood was applied to
protagonist Eve’s fingers in order to emphasise the intensity of her facial expression; in
which this was effective in conforming to the eeriness of the horror genre as the torment
I sought to portray was enhanced by the intense presence of blood of which also applied
visual vibrancy to the piece).
 In order to achieve the high angle I desired (having the effect of emphasising Eve’s
vulnerability as a character, by making her appear smaller than the viewer), I
experimented with the taken image in which actor Grace was sitting down, although
conveying the illusion that she was standing.
 Upon gaining all required shots, I was then able to upload the content digitally, where I
then analysed each image for their level of suitability; basing my decision upon image
framing, quality, mise en scene and the success of message portrayal. This ultimately led
to my decision to select image 913.

4. Evaluation- Strengths
 A range of images were taken, allowing for
a variety of possible images to apply to my
poster upon analysis.
 High quality equipment was used, allowing
for high quality images to be produced.
 A tripod was used, ensuring that the
framing and focus remained steady.
 I used my sketch idea, in order to ensure
that my imagery corresponded with my
planning.
 Effective props were used, this being blood,
emphasising the terror and pain of the
protagonist.

5. Evaluation- Weaknesses
 Some images deviated from the body language
that was originally planned within my sketches.
This resulted in, although producing effective
imagery, difficult images to utilise due to their
lacking correlation to the planning stage of my
piece.
 My chosen image possessed a slight change to the
design, this being instead of open eyes, my
protagonist closes them. However, this change
was one I deemed necessary as by shutting her
eyes, my protagonist appeared more vulnerable
and natural in her expression, in which this
conveys the message that she is attempting to
reject and shut out the presence of the antagonist.
 Due to taking these images during a school media
session the time to take each image was limited;
due to having to share the space with my fellow
media students (nevertheless, the time was
sufficient in allowing me to achieve the images
that I desired).

6. Overall...
 The production stage has resulted in the
successful creation of a range of suitable,
high quality images that could then be
used as my main image upon my film
poster. In which, although time was
limited during this session and some
creative decisions were made that
deviated slightly from the original sketch,
these have not hindered the overall
effectiveness of the final image. In which,
the decision for the protagonist to close
her eyes has been effective in emphasising
her desire to shut out the dark foreboding
of the antagonistic presence (of which
would not have been as clearly
communicated had her eyes been open
and willing to gaze upon this force). Thus,
making for a successful session, with only
a few limitations.