Jack Bevens is proposing a horror short film project about a birthday party where one person kills all the other friends. The film would be 15-20 minutes long and feature more than 5 characters at Jack's house or outside. Jack wants to include subtitles for the deaf community and plans to write the script, direct, and possibly act. He takes inspiration from films like Halloween, Human Centipede II, Scream, and Lights Out that feature murder, blood, and twists. Jack has skills in teamwork, problem solving, meeting deadlines, and communication. His mood board shows inspiration from creepy settings like churches, wells, graveyards, and rocking chairs to build tension and fear.
- Jay Brown wants to make a short horror film that is 3-5 minutes with a twist ending. He feels he is good at coming up with concepts and is passionate about filmmaking.
- His initial idea involves a doppelganger plot where a girl thinks she sees her boyfriend outside but it turns out to be a prank by her actual boyfriend.
- Jay's mood board shows he wants to use a handheld, POV style with a grey realistic color palette and red to stand out for blood and danger. He is inspired by shows like Black Mirror and Inside No. 9 for their suspense and twists.
The document provides research and planning for a horror film trailer. It discusses different horror subgenres like slasher, supernatural and teen horror. It outlines two potential plot ideas - a supernatural possession story called "Evil Eyes" and a slasher called "The Lurker." Details are given for characters, props, locations, sound design, cinematography and editing choices to create tension and fear. Connections are made to how the trailer will tie into other ancillary tasks like the poster and magazine cover.
- The document outlines initial ideas and research for an audio story project based on the local legend of the Edge of the River Ouse.
- The student has selected this legend as it provides opportunities to interpret a first-person narrative of a character seeing their past and present after performing the legend's ritual.
- Research into existing audio dramas informed plans to incorporate narration, voice actors for dialogue, and sound effects/music to set atmosphere and add tension.
- Next steps include further development of the narrative, audio production research, and recruiting cast/narrator.
This document outlines ideas for a student film project, including rejected ideas and the final chosen idea. The final idea is about a lonely man obsessed with his son who was taken away. Inspiration comes from films like Se7en and music like Akon's "Lonely". The writer's sister will play the lead role as the man. Psychological thriller elements, lighting, costuming and music are discussed. Themes will include loneliness, lost identity, obsession and anger over the loss of his son.
The document provides examples of audio dramas and soundscapes that could be used for research on creating an audio project, as well as existing products like sports commentary, podcasts, films, and YouTuber videos that effectively use sound effects and music. It also includes bibliographic information for the film director James Cameron and ideas for generating initial concepts for an audio drama project.
The document outlines Nana Oppong's plans for an opening sequence to a thriller film. Some initial ideas like a serial killer or revenge killings were rejected as too graphic. The final idea chosen is of a woman dating and killing multiple men to steal their money, inspired by a TV crime show. The opening sequence will use different camera angles and close-ups to build suspense without revealing too much. Friends will be cast in the roles and pre-existing music and sounds will be used due to a lack of audio production experience.
The document summarizes initial research and planning for an audio story project about the Mothman cryptid. Key points include:
- Research into existing audio dramas found that added sound effects helped listeners feel more involved. This will be mimicked in the production.
- Narration format was selected due to lack of performers, but voices will be differentiated through narrator's voice acting.
- The story selected is about the Mothman, allowing attempts to include its noises and sounds.
- Further research is needed on acquiring and creating appropriate sound effects for actions like the Mothman moving and the narrator panicking.
Here are some key genre conventions for psychological horror films that will influence your project:
- Isolation/loneliness - Characters are often isolated physically or emotionally from others which heightens the sense of unease and paranoia.
- Unreliable narrator - The audience cannot trust what they are seeing/hearing as reality is distorted or ambiguous. This creates uncertainty.
- Ordinary setting made disturbing - Familiar, everyday environments like homes are used to unsettle the audience by subverting expectations.
- Mental illness/psychological disturbance - Films often deal with themes of madness, mental breakdown, dissociative identity disorder etc.
- Distorted reality - Reality is blurred, twisted or manipulated through
- Jay Brown wants to make a short horror film that is 3-5 minutes with a twist ending. He feels he is good at coming up with concepts and is passionate about filmmaking.
- His initial idea involves a doppelganger plot where a girl thinks she sees her boyfriend outside but it turns out to be a prank by her actual boyfriend.
- Jay's mood board shows he wants to use a handheld, POV style with a grey realistic color palette and red to stand out for blood and danger. He is inspired by shows like Black Mirror and Inside No. 9 for their suspense and twists.
The document provides research and planning for a horror film trailer. It discusses different horror subgenres like slasher, supernatural and teen horror. It outlines two potential plot ideas - a supernatural possession story called "Evil Eyes" and a slasher called "The Lurker." Details are given for characters, props, locations, sound design, cinematography and editing choices to create tension and fear. Connections are made to how the trailer will tie into other ancillary tasks like the poster and magazine cover.
- The document outlines initial ideas and research for an audio story project based on the local legend of the Edge of the River Ouse.
- The student has selected this legend as it provides opportunities to interpret a first-person narrative of a character seeing their past and present after performing the legend's ritual.
- Research into existing audio dramas informed plans to incorporate narration, voice actors for dialogue, and sound effects/music to set atmosphere and add tension.
- Next steps include further development of the narrative, audio production research, and recruiting cast/narrator.
This document outlines ideas for a student film project, including rejected ideas and the final chosen idea. The final idea is about a lonely man obsessed with his son who was taken away. Inspiration comes from films like Se7en and music like Akon's "Lonely". The writer's sister will play the lead role as the man. Psychological thriller elements, lighting, costuming and music are discussed. Themes will include loneliness, lost identity, obsession and anger over the loss of his son.
The document provides examples of audio dramas and soundscapes that could be used for research on creating an audio project, as well as existing products like sports commentary, podcasts, films, and YouTuber videos that effectively use sound effects and music. It also includes bibliographic information for the film director James Cameron and ideas for generating initial concepts for an audio drama project.
The document outlines Nana Oppong's plans for an opening sequence to a thriller film. Some initial ideas like a serial killer or revenge killings were rejected as too graphic. The final idea chosen is of a woman dating and killing multiple men to steal their money, inspired by a TV crime show. The opening sequence will use different camera angles and close-ups to build suspense without revealing too much. Friends will be cast in the roles and pre-existing music and sounds will be used due to a lack of audio production experience.
The document summarizes initial research and planning for an audio story project about the Mothman cryptid. Key points include:
- Research into existing audio dramas found that added sound effects helped listeners feel more involved. This will be mimicked in the production.
- Narration format was selected due to lack of performers, but voices will be differentiated through narrator's voice acting.
- The story selected is about the Mothman, allowing attempts to include its noises and sounds.
- Further research is needed on acquiring and creating appropriate sound effects for actions like the Mothman moving and the narrator panicking.
Here are some key genre conventions for psychological horror films that will influence your project:
- Isolation/loneliness - Characters are often isolated physically or emotionally from others which heightens the sense of unease and paranoia.
- Unreliable narrator - The audience cannot trust what they are seeing/hearing as reality is distorted or ambiguous. This creates uncertainty.
- Ordinary setting made disturbing - Familiar, everyday environments like homes are used to unsettle the audience by subverting expectations.
- Mental illness/psychological disturbance - Films often deal with themes of madness, mental breakdown, dissociative identity disorder etc.
- Distorted reality - Reality is blurred, twisted or manipulated through
The document proposes an idea for a short film called "Unattached" about a lonely man obsessed with families after his recently died. The man is a loner who never leaves his house and the names of people involved in the film would show up around his house. Earlier ideas like a conspiracy, religious, or stalking plot were rejected. Inspiration comes from the films Se7en and music video "Lonely" by Akon. The submitter's sister would play the main character with makeup to look like a man. The tagline is "A man and his shadow" to convey his loneliness. The film would have a psychological thriller genre and use natural lighting and music based on a metronome sound. Possible
The document provides details about Grace Gilbert's pre-production process for creating a film trailer and poster for a psychological thriller film. She plans to create a trailer that gives some clues about the plot of a woman diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder who goes missing, without revealing too much. She will use her phone, camera, and editing software since she doesn't have access to professional equipment due to the coronavirus. She provides storyboards showing shots she plans to include in the trailer. She also discusses potential filming locations in nearby forests and abandoned buildings. Finally, she discusses planning the color scheme and connotations for the poster by researching color theory.
The document provides details about the film pitch for a thriller film called "Nina". The protagonist Nina has undergone a medical experiment that has given her superhuman strength. People are now after her and she must train to fight back. The film takes inspiration from HANNA. Locations would include wooded areas and abandoned buildings nearby. Friends of the filmmaker would star and the film aims to subvert expectations of female protagonists in thrillers. The summary discusses conventions like shots, sounds and narrative devices that would be used.
The document provides a review of Jack Bevens' production process for an FMP horror film project. It details strengths and weaknesses in the areas of research, planning, time management, technical qualities, aesthetic qualities, audience appeal, and peer feedback. Key strengths included researching horror elements, choosing impactful fonts and scenes, managing time well, and peer feedback praising the camera work and facial expressions. Weaknesses centered around technical issues like blurry shots, time spent reviewing footage, and room for more dramatic elements like blood. Overall the review aimed to critically evaluate and improve the project based on each stage of production.
The document provides an evaluation of the opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using conventions such as non-diegetic sounds and panning shots to build suspense. The credits are shown at the beginning over shots of streets to introduce important characters. Camera movements like tracking and pans are used without revealing characters. Close-ups, over-the-shoulder shots, and long shots establish scenes and characters. Lighting and angles are manipulated to create tension. Minimal non-diegetic music and dialogue are included, with silence also used effectively. The intended audience is described as teenage girls, and appropriate film magazines are identified to advertise the film.
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The document provides an evaluation of the opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using conventions such as non-diegetic sounds and panning shots to build suspense. The credits are shown at the beginning over panning street shots. Camera movements like tracking and pans are used without revealing characters. Close-ups, over-the-shoulder shots, and long shots establish scenes and characters. Lighting and camera angles create tension. Diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are included, along with dialogue and silence. The intended magazine audience is young adult girls through publications like Slant Magazine and Girls' Life.
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Our thriller opening sequence uses conventions of real thrillers to hook the audience. It establishes tension through mysterious music and imagery, challenging stereotypes by suggesting the female nanny may be involved in the kidnapping plot. The sequence leaves the audience with questions by ending on a cliffhanger as the nanny smiles and drives away with the girl.
The document summarizes research on two existing thriller products - the video game The Taxidermist and the film The Silence of the Lambs. Both contain dark lighting, dull color palettes, and simplistic editing with a focus on makeup effects. They have suspenseful plots with twists. Questionnaires were also analyzed to understand what the target audience likes in thriller trailers, such as suspenseful music, some gore, unexpected endings, detailed costumes, and favorite thriller films. This research will help make a trailer that appeals to the audience by including these common thriller elements.
Sumiah Rose plans to create a short film exploring mental health and thriller genres. She intends to keep filming simple while focusing on creative editing. Her initial ideas include a story about cyberbullying leading a character to suicide, with messages and a clock driving the plot. A second idea involves a game of tag turning dangerous. A third centers on a boy haunted by past abuse. Color schemes, blurred transitions between past and present, and subtle visual cues will convey meaning without dialogue.
Here are some common features the researched products have:
- Visual elements like photos, drawings, or graphics that help tell the story or get the key message across. Nearly all the products utilize visuals.
- Simplistic designs that avoid being overly cluttered or complex. Many have minimal text, bold fonts, and open layouts for readability.
- Vintage or retro aesthetics through filters, camera techniques, or drawing styles that give a nostalgic feel. Several products have this vintage quality.
- Focus on one main subject or idea through techniques like close-up shots, centered compositions, or highlighting certain elements in color. Most center the attention on the key person, thing, or message.
The document outlines a proposal for a 5-minute short film about a world that loses color and sound when people are unkind to each other, and only returns to normal when people learn to be nicer. The proposal includes an outline, discussion of the target teenage/young adult audience, fantasy film influences, plans for 2 shooting locations, resource needs, and crew roles. The film will use shifts between color and black-and-white to represent changes in social behavior and teach a lesson about kindness.
Creative critical reflection of the final project by Nida AsimNida Asim
The document discusses a horror movie opening that was created for a class project. The student conducted research beforehand by interviewing people of different ages to determine popular genres. They decided to make a horror film since it would appeal to a wide audience.
The opening establishes the main character, a young woman returning to her old family home where supernatural events begin to occur. The student challenged some horror conventions by shooting in daylight rather than darkness and leaving the supernatural elements ambiguous at first.
Distribution plans included sharing on social media sites like YouTube since major studios may not be interested in a student film. The project helped the student improve their production and editing skills. Their teacher provided helpful guidance and feedback that increased their knowledge and ability to analyze
The document provides summaries and analysis of several existing horror short films to gain inspiration for the creator's own short film. Key points discussed include:
- How each film builds tension and delivers jump scares effectively
- Favorite techniques used, such as lighting, sound design, shot types, and use of props/locations
- Areas for improvement, such as needing more build up in some cases or overusing certain shots
- Inspiration gained around building tension, executing jump scares, and technical elements like lighting and sound
- Intent to apply lessons to pre-production planning and storyboarding of the creator's short film
The creator also analyzes a splitting/cloning technique that could be employed to feature an
Based on the responses, this person prefers psychological/crime horror films with realistic characters who show fear. They prefer a slow build up to few well-timed jump scares, and find crime settings more relatable than paranormal. My film's supernatural elements may not appeal as much, but focusing on realistic character reactions could help draw this audience in.
Jack Bevens is creating a horror film called "Death Birthday" about a stranger murdering five teenagers at a backyard party. He wants to film during daylight to show danger exists outside of nighttime. The film is targeted at teenage audiences who enjoy horror films. Bevens will upload the film to YouTube and share it on Facebook. He has drafted multiple scripts and created storyboards to plan the shots. Bevens lists the equipment he needs from the college studio and provides a detailed shot list for the film. He acknowledges using a real kitchen knife presents a risk and outlines safety precautions to protect actors from injury.
Many reviewers commented on aspects of the filmmaking that could be improved such as the acting, sound quality, lighting, camera work, and script. Specific suggestions included enhancing video quality, improving background noise blocking, focusing shots more consistently, pacing dialogue delivery and texting scenes better, and refining character details and reactions. However, several also said they enjoyed the film overall and felt few changes were truly needed.
Ewan plans to create a short film as his final project along with additional promotional materials like a poster and merchandise. The film is about a girl who notices something strange about her neighbor's house but can't figure out what. Ewan chose this project to further develop his filmmaking skills. He will share the film and additional materials on his website, YouTube, and at a small event with other students. The film is targeted towards young adults aged 16-24 and focuses on themes of drama, dark comedy, and light violence. Ewan has developed storyboards, a shotlist, and multiple drafts of the script based on feedback. He has also scouted several filming locations.
The document provides details on existing audio products that were researched, including Doctor Who, Short Cuts Series 20 - The Archivist, and The Archers. It summarizes the key elements of each audio piece, such as whether they include narration, music, sound effects, and the overall tone or feel. Additionally, it includes potential story ideas, reflections on recording experiences in different locations, and plans for an audio project involving ghosts.
1. The films feature creepy and mentally unstable stalker/murderer characters.
2. Many of the films are set and filmed in the dark to heighten anxiety and prevent viewers from seeing what is happening.
3. Storylines involve the stalker killing characters one by one in isolation rather than in groups, making victims feel alone and unable to be saved.
Here are 3 key points about how your product will appeal to this audience based on the Halloween film research:
1. By including a creepy stalker character with a hidden identity, it will tap into the audience's natural curiosity and fear of the unknown, keeping them anxiously wondering what the stalker looks like and their motives.
2. Setting the film at a party where the characters feel relaxed at first will create a false sense of security before ramping up the tension and horror, mimicking the film's effective style of luring the audience into a false sense of calm.
3. Filming in daylight instead of only at night will surprise the audience by subverting expectations of the horror genre and demonstrate that danger can
Here are a few key points about your target audience based on the research:
- Teenagers and young adults will likely be drawn to the film as the original Halloween targeted this demographic. Focusing on a party/social setting and themes of danger from strangers will appeal to them.
- Horror fans appreciate creative kills, gore, and an ominous/mysterious villain. Including these elements can attract genre enthusiasts.
- Low budgets can work to a film's advantage by building intrigue. Don't worry too much about production values and focus on crafting an engaging story instead.
- Practical special effects like masks and makeup can be impressive if executed well. Audiences today still appreciate practical effects over
Millie plans to create a trailer and promotional posters for her own paranormal film called "Dolos". The film will be about a person experiencing paranormal activity in their home, such as a ghost mimicking family members. For the trailer, Millie will film scenes at her own home where she has experienced paranormal events. The trailer will include a scene where the main character hears their father calling from outside but finds him inside confused when they go to check. Millie will storyboard some scenes and film others handheld to seem more authentic. For posters, Millie will use dramatic photoshopped images and color schemes including red/blue and orange/green/violet to promote "Dolos".
The document proposes an idea for a short film called "Unattached" about a lonely man obsessed with families after his recently died. The man is a loner who never leaves his house and the names of people involved in the film would show up around his house. Earlier ideas like a conspiracy, religious, or stalking plot were rejected. Inspiration comes from the films Se7en and music video "Lonely" by Akon. The submitter's sister would play the main character with makeup to look like a man. The tagline is "A man and his shadow" to convey his loneliness. The film would have a psychological thriller genre and use natural lighting and music based on a metronome sound. Possible
The document provides details about Grace Gilbert's pre-production process for creating a film trailer and poster for a psychological thriller film. She plans to create a trailer that gives some clues about the plot of a woman diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder who goes missing, without revealing too much. She will use her phone, camera, and editing software since she doesn't have access to professional equipment due to the coronavirus. She provides storyboards showing shots she plans to include in the trailer. She also discusses potential filming locations in nearby forests and abandoned buildings. Finally, she discusses planning the color scheme and connotations for the poster by researching color theory.
The document provides details about the film pitch for a thriller film called "Nina". The protagonist Nina has undergone a medical experiment that has given her superhuman strength. People are now after her and she must train to fight back. The film takes inspiration from HANNA. Locations would include wooded areas and abandoned buildings nearby. Friends of the filmmaker would star and the film aims to subvert expectations of female protagonists in thrillers. The summary discusses conventions like shots, sounds and narrative devices that would be used.
The document provides a review of Jack Bevens' production process for an FMP horror film project. It details strengths and weaknesses in the areas of research, planning, time management, technical qualities, aesthetic qualities, audience appeal, and peer feedback. Key strengths included researching horror elements, choosing impactful fonts and scenes, managing time well, and peer feedback praising the camera work and facial expressions. Weaknesses centered around technical issues like blurry shots, time spent reviewing footage, and room for more dramatic elements like blood. Overall the review aimed to critically evaluate and improve the project based on each stage of production.
The document provides an evaluation of the opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using conventions such as non-diegetic sounds and panning shots to build suspense. The credits are shown at the beginning over shots of streets to introduce important characters. Camera movements like tracking and pans are used without revealing characters. Close-ups, over-the-shoulder shots, and long shots establish scenes and characters. Lighting and angles are manipulated to create tension. Minimal non-diegetic music and dialogue are included, with silence also used effectively. The intended audience is described as teenage girls, and appropriate film magazines are identified to advertise the film.
Evaluation for thriller opening question 1 and georgia2595
The document provides an evaluation of the opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using conventions such as non-diegetic sounds and panning shots to build suspense. The credits are shown at the beginning over panning street shots. Camera movements like tracking and pans are used without revealing characters. Close-ups, over-the-shoulder shots, and long shots establish scenes and characters. Lighting and camera angles create tension. Diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are included, along with dialogue and silence. The intended magazine audience is young adult girls through publications like Slant Magazine and Girls' Life.
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Our thriller opening sequence uses conventions of real thrillers to hook the audience. It establishes tension through mysterious music and imagery, challenging stereotypes by suggesting the female nanny may be involved in the kidnapping plot. The sequence leaves the audience with questions by ending on a cliffhanger as the nanny smiles and drives away with the girl.
The document summarizes research on two existing thriller products - the video game The Taxidermist and the film The Silence of the Lambs. Both contain dark lighting, dull color palettes, and simplistic editing with a focus on makeup effects. They have suspenseful plots with twists. Questionnaires were also analyzed to understand what the target audience likes in thriller trailers, such as suspenseful music, some gore, unexpected endings, detailed costumes, and favorite thriller films. This research will help make a trailer that appeals to the audience by including these common thriller elements.
Sumiah Rose plans to create a short film exploring mental health and thriller genres. She intends to keep filming simple while focusing on creative editing. Her initial ideas include a story about cyberbullying leading a character to suicide, with messages and a clock driving the plot. A second idea involves a game of tag turning dangerous. A third centers on a boy haunted by past abuse. Color schemes, blurred transitions between past and present, and subtle visual cues will convey meaning without dialogue.
Here are some common features the researched products have:
- Visual elements like photos, drawings, or graphics that help tell the story or get the key message across. Nearly all the products utilize visuals.
- Simplistic designs that avoid being overly cluttered or complex. Many have minimal text, bold fonts, and open layouts for readability.
- Vintage or retro aesthetics through filters, camera techniques, or drawing styles that give a nostalgic feel. Several products have this vintage quality.
- Focus on one main subject or idea through techniques like close-up shots, centered compositions, or highlighting certain elements in color. Most center the attention on the key person, thing, or message.
The document outlines a proposal for a 5-minute short film about a world that loses color and sound when people are unkind to each other, and only returns to normal when people learn to be nicer. The proposal includes an outline, discussion of the target teenage/young adult audience, fantasy film influences, plans for 2 shooting locations, resource needs, and crew roles. The film will use shifts between color and black-and-white to represent changes in social behavior and teach a lesson about kindness.
Creative critical reflection of the final project by Nida AsimNida Asim
The document discusses a horror movie opening that was created for a class project. The student conducted research beforehand by interviewing people of different ages to determine popular genres. They decided to make a horror film since it would appeal to a wide audience.
The opening establishes the main character, a young woman returning to her old family home where supernatural events begin to occur. The student challenged some horror conventions by shooting in daylight rather than darkness and leaving the supernatural elements ambiguous at first.
Distribution plans included sharing on social media sites like YouTube since major studios may not be interested in a student film. The project helped the student improve their production and editing skills. Their teacher provided helpful guidance and feedback that increased their knowledge and ability to analyze
The document provides summaries and analysis of several existing horror short films to gain inspiration for the creator's own short film. Key points discussed include:
- How each film builds tension and delivers jump scares effectively
- Favorite techniques used, such as lighting, sound design, shot types, and use of props/locations
- Areas for improvement, such as needing more build up in some cases or overusing certain shots
- Inspiration gained around building tension, executing jump scares, and technical elements like lighting and sound
- Intent to apply lessons to pre-production planning and storyboarding of the creator's short film
The creator also analyzes a splitting/cloning technique that could be employed to feature an
Based on the responses, this person prefers psychological/crime horror films with realistic characters who show fear. They prefer a slow build up to few well-timed jump scares, and find crime settings more relatable than paranormal. My film's supernatural elements may not appeal as much, but focusing on realistic character reactions could help draw this audience in.
Jack Bevens is creating a horror film called "Death Birthday" about a stranger murdering five teenagers at a backyard party. He wants to film during daylight to show danger exists outside of nighttime. The film is targeted at teenage audiences who enjoy horror films. Bevens will upload the film to YouTube and share it on Facebook. He has drafted multiple scripts and created storyboards to plan the shots. Bevens lists the equipment he needs from the college studio and provides a detailed shot list for the film. He acknowledges using a real kitchen knife presents a risk and outlines safety precautions to protect actors from injury.
Many reviewers commented on aspects of the filmmaking that could be improved such as the acting, sound quality, lighting, camera work, and script. Specific suggestions included enhancing video quality, improving background noise blocking, focusing shots more consistently, pacing dialogue delivery and texting scenes better, and refining character details and reactions. However, several also said they enjoyed the film overall and felt few changes were truly needed.
Ewan plans to create a short film as his final project along with additional promotional materials like a poster and merchandise. The film is about a girl who notices something strange about her neighbor's house but can't figure out what. Ewan chose this project to further develop his filmmaking skills. He will share the film and additional materials on his website, YouTube, and at a small event with other students. The film is targeted towards young adults aged 16-24 and focuses on themes of drama, dark comedy, and light violence. Ewan has developed storyboards, a shotlist, and multiple drafts of the script based on feedback. He has also scouted several filming locations.
The document provides details on existing audio products that were researched, including Doctor Who, Short Cuts Series 20 - The Archivist, and The Archers. It summarizes the key elements of each audio piece, such as whether they include narration, music, sound effects, and the overall tone or feel. Additionally, it includes potential story ideas, reflections on recording experiences in different locations, and plans for an audio project involving ghosts.
1. The films feature creepy and mentally unstable stalker/murderer characters.
2. Many of the films are set and filmed in the dark to heighten anxiety and prevent viewers from seeing what is happening.
3. Storylines involve the stalker killing characters one by one in isolation rather than in groups, making victims feel alone and unable to be saved.
Here are 3 key points about how your product will appeal to this audience based on the Halloween film research:
1. By including a creepy stalker character with a hidden identity, it will tap into the audience's natural curiosity and fear of the unknown, keeping them anxiously wondering what the stalker looks like and their motives.
2. Setting the film at a party where the characters feel relaxed at first will create a false sense of security before ramping up the tension and horror, mimicking the film's effective style of luring the audience into a false sense of calm.
3. Filming in daylight instead of only at night will surprise the audience by subverting expectations of the horror genre and demonstrate that danger can
Here are a few key points about your target audience based on the research:
- Teenagers and young adults will likely be drawn to the film as the original Halloween targeted this demographic. Focusing on a party/social setting and themes of danger from strangers will appeal to them.
- Horror fans appreciate creative kills, gore, and an ominous/mysterious villain. Including these elements can attract genre enthusiasts.
- Low budgets can work to a film's advantage by building intrigue. Don't worry too much about production values and focus on crafting an engaging story instead.
- Practical special effects like masks and makeup can be impressive if executed well. Audiences today still appreciate practical effects over
Millie plans to create a trailer and promotional posters for her own paranormal film called "Dolos". The film will be about a person experiencing paranormal activity in their home, such as a ghost mimicking family members. For the trailer, Millie will film scenes at her own home where she has experienced paranormal events. The trailer will include a scene where the main character hears their father calling from outside but finds him inside confused when they go to check. Millie will storyboard some scenes and film others handheld to seem more authentic. For posters, Millie will use dramatic photoshopped images and color schemes including red/blue and orange/green/violet to promote "Dolos".
The document provides an initial reaction and plans from a student named Georgia Brown for her film project. She is excited for the opportunity but also stressed about creating a successful short film. She has some initial ideas for thriller or drama genres. Her mind map further develops potential story ideas and characters. She settles on a idea about a girl who dies but doesn't realize it. The mood board collects visual influences focusing on tone, locations, and characters to bring the aesthetic and emotion of the film. The analysis discusses how the mood board will guide the final product by providing inspiration.
Millie Southall is creating a paranormal horror film trailer and promotional posters for her final major project. She has taken inspiration from films like Paranormal Activity and The Conjuring series. The idea for her film came from paranormal experiences that occurred in her childhood home. She plans to incorporate elements of found footage, possession, and home invasion into her project. Millie has strengths in filming, editing, and learning new software but struggles with meeting deadlines and using a camera. She has extensively researched directors James Wan and Oren Peli as well as horror genres and subgenres to inform her work.
The document outlines a student's pitch for a horror film project, including a trailer, poster, and website. The student proposes a storyline where the main character is attacked while jogging and tortured for something from their past. Inspiration is drawn from films like Saw and Identity that feature twisted plots and props used effectively. The student considers layouts, colors, and interactivity for the promotional materials that match the dark, mysterious horror genre. A male main character and female villain are envisioned, with realistic makeup effects to portray injuries and a disheveled look.
The document outlines a student's pitch for a horror film project, including a trailer, poster, and website. The student proposes a storyline where the main character is attacked while jogging and tortured for something from their past. Inspiration is drawn from films like Saw and Identity that feature twisted plots and props used effectively. The student considers layouts, colors, and interactivity for the promotional materials that match the dark, mysterious horror genre. A male main character and female villain are envisioned, with realistic makeup effects to portray injuries and a disheveled look.
The document outlines the student's initial plans for their filmmaking project (FMP). They want to make either a horror or action film to appeal to teenagers. Some of their film ideas include an intruder, ghost/demon, or bank heist. They believe horror films are fun to make and allow for cool effects and unique camera angles. A con of horror is making it truly scary. They take inspiration from Crypt TV and Corridor Digital YouTube channels. Later sections include mind maps, character designs, location ideas focusing on a dark house/basement, and props like masks and knives.
This film pitch proposes a drama about a female mental illness patient in a mental hospital. The opening scenes will feature slow, melancholy music to convey the patient's emptiness. Little dialogue is planned to build mystery around why the patient is hospitalized and what events led her there. The film will be shot in a replicated hospital room with a window to suggest the patient's mood through rain effects. Themes of anxiety, loneliness, and emptiness will be explored through the character's solemn atmosphere and dulled color palette to intrigue audiences and make them want to learn the patient's story. The target audience is 15-24 year olds who may relate to or find original a story about a teenage mental illness patient.
1) The document discusses genre ideas and research for a student horror film trailer project. It considers plot ideas involving possession, stalking, and a haunted house.
2) Locations like an abandoned house near a lake or old asylum building are proposed. Research on horror film trailers examined conventions like music, cinematography, and editing techniques.
3) Continuity between the trailer, poster, and magazine is important. More research is needed on horror film conventions and mise-en-scene elements like settings, costumes, makeup, lighting, and character positioning.
The document discusses plans for a short film about a teenage girl who dreams of winning a dance competition. It will be 5-8 minutes long and focus on the girl's normal life, her dream of performing in the competition, and winning first place. The film will have a natural lighting style and silent format to add to the dream-like feel without seeming cheesy. The target audience is other teenage girls who love dance.
This document provides details for a short film treatment titled "Captured". It introduces the main character Charlotte and her friends who are getting ready to go out for a birthday. On her way to meet them, Charlotte senses she is being followed and runs away but is captured. Her friends and parents grow worried when she doesn't show up or answer calls. Posters are put up to find the missing girl as the film leaves her trapped in a dark room. The target audience is older teens and adults interested in thriller/suspense genres. It will be filmed with a handheld camera and edited in Premiere Pro with quick shots to build tension as Charlotte is chased in the dark. The film will be uploaded to Short of
The document discusses the target audience, purpose, and distribution of a horror film about teenagers getting into trouble with strangers. The target audience is teenagers aged 14-16 to raise awareness of associated dangers. It aims to show how strangers can negatively influence teenagers and will be distributed on social media and in schools.
The document provides an analysis of the characters, narratives, locations, and production elements of the films "The Woman in Black" and "The Butterfly Effect". For both films, the characters fit the genres and further storylines through their portrayals. The narratives introduce mysteries at the start that are partially resolved throughout, with full resolutions by the end. The isolated locations of old houses and rural areas enhance the frightening atmospheres. Overall, the document analyzes how intentional choices in production elements effectively conveyed the intended genres and stories.
This document analyzes the trailer for the horror film Ouija. It summarizes that the trailer establishes the genre as horror through its fast pace and scary imagery. It creates a confusing narrative at first but eventually reveals that a girl was killed after playing with a Ouija board alone, and her friends now try to use the board to find clues about her death while avoiding the same fate. The target audience seems to be 16-25 year olds, as the actors appear to be in their early 20s, and the scary imagery and sounds are effective at eliciting emotions in viewers of that age range.
The trailer is for the horror film Annabelle, which tells the story of a family terrorized by an possessed doll named Annabelle. The trailer uses many horror film techniques like jump scares, loud screams, and creepy doll imagery to build fear and tension. It provides just enough of the plot to intrigue viewers about what happens to the family and how the doll causes destruction, while still leaving many questions unanswered to generate interest in seeing the full film. The fast-paced montage of shots and unsettling music and sounds aim to target a younger audience through an emotionally engaging preview of the scary events to come.
This document provides details for a short film treatment titled "Captured". It introduces the main character Charlotte and her friends who are getting ready to go out for a birthday. On her way to meet them, Charlotte is chased by an unknown person and captured. Her worried parents and friends search for her after she goes missing. The last scene shows Charlotte trapped in a dark room. The document discusses target audiences, filming style, distribution plans, and includes a sample script.
The document outlines initial plans for an animation project about the creator's life. It will discuss topics like their birth, autism diagnosis, family deaths, and current experiences with psychosis. The animation will have a rating of 15+ due to some extreme topics. It will use bright colors and felt textures in the drawings. Sound effects and a soundtrack will be added in Premier Pro. The target audience is ages 15-70 as younger kids may not understand some concepts. The animation aims to be both educational and entertaining regarding autism awareness.
The documentary programme outlines the schedule for the Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) 2020, including films grouped by genre that will be screened each day, as well as masterclasses and presentations. Films include thrillers, dramas, comedies, animations and documentaries. The schedule also promotes an indigenous cinema discussion and a university showcase featuring the University of Lincoln. The programme provides viewers with an overview of the various events and film screenings planned each day of the four day film festival.
This document contains biographies of several famous comedians from the silent film era: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, and Marie Dressler. It discusses their careers and influential films. The document influences the writer because they want to be both an actor and director like these early comedy pioneers, and focus on physical comedy and facial expressions without dialogue.
Jack plans to film a slapstick comedy short film over Easter holiday at Rowntree Park in York. He has created a schedule that includes warm-up, filming, and break times. Potential issues include weather affecting outdoor filming locations and interrupting members of the public. Jack has backup indoor rehearsal space and outdoor park locations in case of problems. He will provide transportation and refreshments for his actors and crew.
This document contains summaries of several famous comedians from the silent film era: Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, and Marie Dressler. It describes their backgrounds, careers, notable films, and commercial successes. The author indicates they are interested in being both an actor and director of comedic films without dialogue, and cites Chaplin and Dressler as influences for their physical comedy skills and ability to convey emotion through body language and facial expressions.
Jack Bevens proposes creating his first comedy silent film called "Flirt!" to develop his skills in a new genre. He will explore slapstick comedy through scenarios of couples competitively showing affection. Some planned physical comedy includes slapping, kicking, hair pulling and falling. Research on silent films and slapstick will help him learn techniques while avoiding injuries. He will seek actors for melodramatic and exaggerated performances. Feedback from audiences on YouTube will help Jack evaluate and improve his filmmaking skills going forward.
This document discusses planning for a slapstick comedy film shoot. It addresses:
- Ensuring slapstick scenes look realistic without harming actors by rehearsing and using camera angles.
- Potential issues of filming outdoors like weather, noise, and dirtying actors' clothes.
- Having backup actor groups in case of dropouts and old clothes/shoes for physical scenes.
- Transport for actors, parking, and lunch/breaks to keep energy up.
- Safety by a river and facilities at the filming location, Rowntree Park.
- Budgeting time, roles, and following health and safety procedures.
Reflection journal week three (checked)JackAbsFab20
The student continued researching melodrama and slapstick comedy for their pre-production. They discovered actress Marie Dressler who influenced them with her physical acting style and melodramatic flair. The student also considered asking either Deaf friends or performing arts students to act in their film, but were nervous about communicating with hearing students without an interpreter. After discussing intimacy guidelines with a friend who studied performing arts, the student agreed they must respect actors' decisions regarding kissing. The student struggled to find information on safely executing slapstick stunts and comedy. They are now happy with the research collected from various sources without needing to make up information.
Jack Bevens conducted surveys to gather ideas for his comedy film. He received answers about embarrassing situations and slapstick comedy that gave him ideas for scenes involving characters failing in amusing ways while trying to impress each other, such as one character slamming their head on a table. Bevens researched melodramatic acting styles seen in films like Young Frankenstein to incorporate exaggerated facial expressions and body language into his characters. He also looked at slapstick scenes from Charlie Chaplin films for physical comedy ideas. Bevens will focus on rehearsing with his actors to skillfully incorporate melodrama, physical comedy, and protecting against real injuries into his film.
The student conducted research for their romantic comedy silent film. They explored melodrama and slapstick comedy styles that would suit the film. The student watched films by Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd to understand physical comedy and stunts, realizing the actors in those films were professionals while the student's actors were not. The student also researched screen kissing conventions and learned that actors have the right to accept or decline kissing scenes. The student created a survey to gather audience feedback but realized some responses may have been fabricated.
The document summarizes the author's experience at the Aesthetica Film Festival in York on November 8, 2019. They watched several short films in different genres, including fashion, drama, and comedy. The first films they saw were fashion shorts that used fast editing and music to showcase clothing without words. Later, they enjoyed drama films for their emotional storytelling through facial expressions and body language. The author was glad to learn filmmaking techniques from the professional shorts that will help with creating their own drama and comedy films in the future at university.
Jack Bevens is applying to several universities through their individual application systems called ILP and through the centralized application system called UCAS. He is submitting applications to multiple schools to increase his chances of acceptance as the programs he is interested in are competitive. The document shows he has started applications to 4 schools under each system but not fully submitted them yet.
The student reflects on their first week developing a comedy film proposal. They initially proposed an idea about a couple meeting the boyfriend's family where the ex is present, but the tutor suggested an alternative idea about two men trying to impress a lesbian woman. The student struggled with understanding feedback to improve their proposal but aims to read questions more carefully. They also researched physical comedy techniques of influential comedians to incorporate melodrama and slapstick without dialogue. The student discovered a book on romantic comedies of the early 1900s and wants to discuss including kissing scenes with their tutor given college rules.
Jack Bevens is researching and planning for a romantic comedy silent film involving melodramatic acting styles and slapstick comedy. He watched films like Young Frankenstein and Charlie Chaplin's Tillie's Punctured Romance for inspiration on using exaggerated body language, facial expressions, and physical comedy. Bevens will focus on rehearsing these elements with his actors and ensuring any intimate scenes like kissing are performed safely and consensually. Research on theatrical intimacy guidelines will help him discuss boundaries with actors and find alternatives if needed. Overall, the document discusses Bevens' research process for developing over-the-top melodramatic characters and slapstick scenes for his silent comedy.
This document contains summaries of several comedians from film history:
- Charlie Chaplin was a British comedian actor and filmmaker known for his slapstick films without dialogue from the 1910s-1930s such as The Kid, The Gold Rush, and Modern Times.
- Harold Lloyd was an American comedian actor and stunt performer who made nearly 200 films between 1914-1947 and found great success in the 1920s with films like Safety Last! and The Freshman.
- Laurel and Hardy were a famous comedy duo from the 1920s-1950s known for their slapstick short films where Oliver Hardy was more sensible and Stan Laurel was childlike.
Jack Bevens proposes creating his first comedy silent film. He has developed filmmaking skills over the past two years making horror films. A comedy silent film allows him to use exaggerated body language and facial expressions without dialogue, which is important as he is deaf. He will focus on melodramatic and slapstick acting. Jack plans to find deaf actor friends or contact local theatre groups. He will get feedback by sharing the film online and through development diaries to improve his filmmaking skills, especially working with hearing actors.
Here are some key points from your planning documents:
- You want to create a video without dialogue to focus on visual storytelling through shots and camera movements.
- Your influences include videos that use slow motion, close-ups, zoom, focus changes to attract the viewer and make them want to experience what's on screen.
- You will film in coffee shops in York to showcase their historic buildings and coffee/cake making processes.
- Your storyboard explores shots inside and outside shops, of baristas making drinks and guests enjoying food, using tracking, panning, dolly, spinning circles between scenes.
- You will experiment with new camera skills like spinning circles and handheld shots while also using techniques from
The document discusses the history and genres of comedy films. It provides information on the first comedy film created in 1895 and defines several subgenres of comedy like slapstick, black comedy, and romantic comedy. Examples are given of both vintage comedy films from the early 20th century starring Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy, as well as contemporary silent comedy films from the 2000s. The document also examines why people enjoy watching comedy and its potential benefits for mental health.
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Silent films have changed significantly over the past century due to advances in technology. The Kid (1921) used limited camera techniques and had no sound or color, while The Artist (2011) utilized modern camera movements, special effects, and sound despite being a black-and-white silent film. Early silent films told stories through only physical acting and intertitles, while later ones could incorporate more visual elements through improved cameras, lighting, editing, and animation. The development of sound in the late 1920s marked the transition between solely silent films to "talkies," changing the medium.
Here are the key tools I would recommend for your comedy silent film project:
- A digital video camera that can shoot in black and white - Many modern cameras have filters to achieve a black and white "vintage" look.
- Basic lighting equipment - Lights are essential for shooting without sound to clearly see facial expressions and physical comedy.
- Editing software - You'll need software like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere to assemble your silent film. Look for titles/effects that enhance the silent era aesthetic.
- Sound design software - While it's a silent film, basic sound effects and a score will enhance the viewing experience. Audacity is a free, basic option.
- Storyboarding
Here are some key points from your planning documents:
- You want to create a video without dialogue to focus on visual storytelling through shots and camera movements.
- Your influences include videos that use slow motion, close-ups, zoom, focus changes to attract the viewer and make them want to experience what's on screen.
- You will film in coffee shops in York to showcase their historic buildings and coffee/cake making processes.
- Your storyboard outlines shots of the shop interior, guests ordering/eating, baristas making drinks, and close-ups of the food/drinks.
- You plan to experiment with camera movements like panning, tracking, dolly, spinning circles, and blending shots
The document summarizes several YouTube channels focused on food and drink:
- Two men travel around Europe visiting coffee shops and interviewing owners for their channel.
- A boy reviews chicken from different shops around his local area, wearing his school uniform.
- A woman owns a cake shop and creates over a thousand videos showing how to make different cakes.
The summaries provide an overview of the content, filming style, target audiences, and production values of each channel. Common techniques like close-ups, slow motion, and comedy are discussed. The document also lists potential coffee shops and bakeries to visit in York for inspiration.
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2. Pre-proposal
Name Jack Bevens
Which is your area of interest for your FMP? Horror short film
If you had to choose right now, what would
you make?
Provide some basic details on the project,
style, format, etc
The story will be about a birthday party. One person kills all the other friends. I would like my film to be about 15 to
20 minutes long, because I love longer short films and I like being busy with filming. It will have more than 5
characters. I will use my house or outside of the house. I like filming in the daylight because it is more easy to see the
film.
What production techniques most interest
you?
My film must have subtitles because I will create the short film for the deaf community and they use sign language. I
like to direct and a little bit of acting too. I have some fake blood. I need to buy a cake, balloons and some
decorations. I would also like to write the script and lots of lines. I really want to use the movement of the camera like
truck, pan, roll, shake, and other shots.
What are your inspirations for your project? My ideas and inspiration comes from other films called Halloween (1978), Human Centipede II (2011), Scream (1996)
and Lights Out (2013)
Their films make me think of my own ideas and I’d like to create something similar to them because of murder, love,
screaming, blood, special events and twists. I want to make a longer short film to show some scenes of love, kissing,
lying and shocking twists.
3. Skills Audit
I am good
at this
I am OK at this I am not confident
Team Working Joining in discussions Yes
Working in a group Yes
Influencing others Yes
Accepting the opinions of others Yes
Learning from others Yes
Knowing my roles and responsibilities Yes
Problem Solving Analysing facts Yes
Understanding why things go wrong Yes
Finding solutions Yes
Working to the requirements of a brief Yes
Self- Management Meeting deadlines Yes
Getting to class on time Yes
Being responsible for my coursework Yes
Working productively in class Yes
Not using my mobile phone in class Yes
Communication and Literacy Asking questions Yes
Listening to others Yes
Being accurate with spelling, punctuation and
grammar
Yes
Speaking to a group Yes
Communicating my ideas and concepts for
production
Yes
Speaking formally and informally in appropriate
situations
Yes
Writing clearly Yes
Application of IT Using computers to file and store information Yes
Using Adobe Premiere Yes
Using Adobe Photoshop Yes
Using basic computer packages like Microsoft
Word and Excel
Yes
4. Mood Board
I chose the image of church because the
church looks creepy and the building has
neglected. The church looks ancient, lots of
trees are close to the church and the ground
has lots of dying leaves to make creepy
rustling sounds. The church might have some
ghosts because there is also a graveyard. IT
is foggy too and it makes it look terrifying.
The well is best known from the film
called “The Ring” the girl who died in
the well. There are lots of real wells in
real life. The well is a small outside
building from ages ago, used for
collecting water from the well. The well
looks scary because I can imagine if I
accidentally fall down the well and
stuck in it for forever until I die.
The graveyard are absolutely creepy because
there are lots of ghosts from the buried bodies.
Also I can imagine what if zombies come out
from the grave and bite me. The graveyard is
always covered in leaves because graveyards
always have some trees and the trees are not
bright enough. There are some that are from
the 17th to 19th centuries, which is really scary
because that might be dangerous ghosts like
demon.
The swing is the popular for ghosts to use. In
the dark, nobody is there and swing moves
itself. I think the ghost swing is possibly the
person who hanged themselves by the swing.
That is the reason why swings always move
when nobody is there. Sometimes people see
the swing moving. I feel so scared to be close
to the swing in the dark because that is so
creepy.
The Blackwell Ghost is documentary which is true story
about a ghost which is caught on camera. I watched it
and that is amazing because there is a real ghost. The
ghost is in the house and is also found ghost in the dining
room and basement. The ghost are so creepy because
the ghost is full of bright white which means it could be
an angel or maybe something else.
There is another documentary I have seen called “The Blair Witch
Project” it is so terrifying because it is not ghost, it is a creature. That is
not like bigfoot and it’s more like a strange creature, it looks like a mix
between a witch and an alien because the creature’s face looks like a
witch but the body looks alien. That is a really creepy weird creature.
The rocking chair is most known for the
ghost using the rocking chair because old
men or women use this chair until their
death, and their ghosts stay. Also, the
rocking chair was made in 18th century
and most of people who use it is in this
century too. It is really scary when the
chair moves itself.
That is a British television
programme, the presenter and
the crew go to research to find
some ghosts in different
locations. I found it really boring
because they didn’t find any
physical ghosts and they only
found the voices that’s all!
5. Mood Board
I love that part of the story about
the ghost’s past. What happened
and how did she died? There are
some scenes that tell some of the
story about what happened in the
past and what happened to her.
That makes me feel emotional
because her past is cruel.
My favourite part is in the
beginning of the scene. The girl
shut the shop down, when she
switched the lights off and the
ghost appears close to her. She
switches light back on and the
ghost disappears. Finally, she
switches the light off again and
the ghost is really closer to her
with eerie sounds. That really
made me jump and my heart
beat really fast. I want to
create that same feeling.
I love the characters body language
and facial expressions because they
had really over the top, they really
look terrified and they have tears. I
love their dramatic facial
expressions.
During all the scenes, the ghost won’t
show her face because she is stuck in
the dark and she fears the daylight. At
the end, she finally shows her face
when the gun shoots with lights
flashing. Her face is chilling and shivers
ran down my spine
6. Mood Board Analysis
How does your mood board inspire your project?
• I collected some images about the film called “Lights Out” because the movie inspires my idea.
• I want to my characters to act in a similar way, very over the top and dramatic. That is important to make my audience feel
energetic and enthusiastic.
• I have used some screenshot images from YouTube because I like to show that I want my film to be similar as them. I would
like to create a similar scene, and use the dark screen - like the night because the dark can make the audience feel afraid.
• I like their use of candles and torches in the dark too because I love when the candle or the torch is near to the ghost who will
jump out at the main character and surprise and that will them jump. They are not expecting the ghost to be there. This also
builds tension for the audience, because they don’t know when they will see the ghost again, which will make them feel
scared.
• I want to use the glow in the dark eyes because that makes people feel really afraid. They won’t know who it is and it will freak
them out.
How will your mood board influence your final product?
• Lights Out movie influences me because I want my film will have a lots of scary scenes and I want it to be terrifying.
• I collected some images on the mood board and I will to create my film by following some of the ideas on the mood board.
• I would like to film at night because I believe horror movies are more likely to use the night time, the night can be more scary,
because you don’t know what is there and what you are going to see.
• I like the character who is very skinny (or possibly she has anorexia?) because that looks so creepy and eerie which can make
the audience feel frightened, she is very skinny so maybe she cannot defend herself very well. I want an actor who is skinny to
be in my film because I need it to feel creepy and freaky ghost.
• I want to create a film that will also have a story of the past and what happened to the ghost. I want the audience to
understand what happened to the ghost, and what happened in the ghost’s past and why is the ghost following the main
character. There might be a reason for it and it might make the audience feel like the ghost might follow them too. Also the
audience might feel bad for the ghost, if they have had a really bad past, they might feel sympathy for the ghost. For example,
like the film ‘The Ring”, the girl who is the ghost, when she was alive her mum threw her down the well, she tried to climb up
but she kept failing, she stayed in the water and in the end she died. Then she became a ghost and she wanted revenge, and so
we understand why she is doing the things she is doing. This is similar to Lights Out.
7. Mood Board
I love some of the scenes of the Christmas
party because they made me feel so
comfortable and cosy, and remind me of
much I love Christmas. There are lots of
Christmas things like shiny lights and
decorations which is ready for Christmas
Day. I like their way of at the beginning the
scene it makes me feel relaxed and happy,
before they make me become scared and
nervous. I also want my audience to feel
relaxed at first, so that they will be really
shocked and scared afterwards.
I love the beginning of the film, before the
title shows up. The girl is wrapping the
presents and drinking wine. Later, she gets
attacked by a mystery person, who uses a
pen to stab at her face. That made me
almost scream, because it happened so
suddenly.
My favourite part of the film is when the girl
gets attacked by mystery person, the person
took her eyes out. The person’s fingers force
inside the girl’s eyes and pull her through
the hallway and she’s alive, she is moving
and trying to get away when the person
took her.
Some scenes are disgusting because
the person who took the girls
eyeballs eats it! That made me
almost vomit, but that is really good
dramatic scenes. I want my
audience to feel horrified.
I love to see the group of girls
sat on sofa, they have a drink of
wine and gossip. They made me
feel like I want to join with them
because I would also like to drink
wine and gossip with them.
8. Mood Board Analysis
How does your mood board inspire your project?
• I like a horror movies that are set at Christmas because we expect Christmas films to be nice, comfortable
and cosy. But now, some films are set at Christmas, and they have murder, killings and death that is not
relaxing. I want to create a horror Christmas film because I like to show how much things can ruin their
happy Christmas. By setting the film at Christmas is makes the audience feel falsely safe.
• I collected some images of some camera shots. I would like to use similar camera shots because they are
nice, big and clear between the character and the background. I don’t like to small shots because it can be
difficult to see the background. Horror films always show the background, for example - the ghost behind
the character. This creates tension and makes the audience feel jumpy.
• I would like to use Christmas decorations because I want to use the Christmas lights for the person who will
be hanging. This will look really frightening. My idea is for the killer trying to kill someone by using the
Christmas lights to strangle them.
How will your mood board influence your final product?
• I want to use the Christmas because I would like my film to look nice, comfortable and cosy at the beginning.
This will make the audience feel calm, before they start to feel really scared. Then later in the film, the
Christmas tree will be covered in blood because some of the characters have been killed, everything will be
a mess and it will make the audience feel scared. It will be a big difference from the start of the film where
the tree looks lovely, to later in the film when it looks horrific.
• I like nice colourful lights on the screen because that is can make the audience feel excited.
• I want the characters to be sitting on the sofa, drink the wine and gossip because I want to use it to make
the audience feel relaxing and cosy. Also, it will remind the audience of themselves, and make them think
that what is about to happen on the film could happen to them too. The people in the film are innocent and
have done nothing wrong but they will still be killed. As soon as the murder happens it will make the
audience feel less excited, and much more scared.
• I still want to use the story about the mystery person’s history about what happened and why did the
person want to kill someone.
9. Mood Board
I like some scenes when Michael Myers, who
stalking the three babysitter girls, starts
aiming at one person – Laurie. She is the one
who survived, unlike the two other
babysitters who had died. He starts to stalk
her and it made me feel so creepy and
nervous. Like you do not know who is
watching you and who might be following
you.
That is part of the film freaked me out
because the girl found another girl
dead on the bed with a gravestone.
There is also a pumpkin with an evil
smiley face and the sounds are eerie.
They made me feel freaked out.
I love the beginning credits because there is a
pumpkin face with organ music sounds. That
can make me feel goosebumps because of the
sounds. I think using the pumpkin is a good
idea because it has a strange face, there is
nothing else really on the screen so they will
remember seeing the pumpkin. It will make
the audience feel like it is staring at them.
The scene to the left made me feel so
terrified because the girl hides in the
wardrobe and Michael is banging the door
and trying to break the door with the knife.
When his face came through the door, it
made me scream. I was really shocked.
The house is very creepy because it is
the house where Michael grew up and
killed his sister. At the ending before
the credits pop up, the house is shown
again with sounds eerie to remind the
audience that this is where he
murdered his sister.
10. Mood Board Analysis
How does your mood board inspire your project?
• My favourite time of the year is Halloween evening because I love scary stories, costumes, trick and treat and
parties. I would like to create my film similar as the Halloween film because my idea also includes stalking.
• I like the mystery person stalking the main character, this builds tension and the audience wants to know when she
will turn around and see that he is following her, and we wonder what he will do to her and when. I will create my
film with stalking in it because I want to tell them about stalking, and warn them that it can happen and it is
dangerous.
• I like films tat are set at the night because that is popular for Halloween, and Halloween in real life always happens
at night. So I might want to film at night because I like my film to be realistic.
• I love the pumpkins because they look so creepy face with evil smile. I want to use the pumpkins because I want to
the pumpkin scare to them. We use pumpkins every year at Halloween and I want to remind the audience that
when they are carving their pumpkins, something terrible could happen to them too, I want to make them feel
really scared.
How will your mood board influence your final product?
• I would like to use the pumpkins because I like to remind the audience that the film is a Halloween special.
• I want to use an old house because I like to show the house has mystery and I want to show the past, and the
childhood of the people who lived there. The house looks so creepy when it is old and ancient. It looks like the
owners do not look after the house, they neglect it and it becomes old and scary. Horror films always have a creepy
setting, and I want mine to have a creepy setting too, to make the audience terrified. There is a creepy park near my
house that I think I might use for filming.
• I like that one person survived from the horrible murder and I will also create a film where one character will survive
at the end of the film. I want to make my audience feel such relief and wonder what happened after the film.
• I would like the mystery character to hold a knife because the mystery person wants to kill the three babysitter girls.
I want to same as them because I would like to remind the audience that the stalker might have a knife or gun. It can
make the audience feel horrified when they see the big knife.
11. Mood Board
That part of scene made me feel
shaky because the person uses
staples and put the staples on the
victim’s mouth to connect it to the
other peoples bum. The people
were screaming in pain. That is
sounds really painful and looks
horrific, but I like it because that is
a really fantastic film.
The person in The Human Centipede 2
loved to copy The Human Centipede
(2009) film and he tried to create the
real human centipede. That made me so
scared of him because he is mental. I felt
really sorry for the poor people who he
makes members of the centipede.
The part of the film in the picture
above makes me so worried because
the lady is pregnant and she has
been kidnapped. Lucky, she escapes
from the centipede and she goes
into labour. She gets in the car and
she gives birth to her baby.
Unfortunately, the baby died
because her foot crushed the baby’s
head when she moves the car. That
made me cry.
I love the characters body language and facial expressions
because they are very over the top and dramatic. They
look really horrified by what is happening to them and
when actors have good facial expressions and body
language, the film looks more real and more scary. They
are so brave when they suffer injuries by banging the
head with a crowbar, this is brutal and horrific.
12. Mood Board Analysis
How does your mood board inspire your project?
• I like it when films are shot black and white because they make me feel nervous and pale. The black and white
might be a sort of cover to stop the audience from being sick or fainting, like we might if we saw the colours and
the blood. Also the black and white can makes the audience feel depressed because the film might be
depressing.
• I think it’s good idea because that could protect the audience who have sensitive stomach and I don’t want
them be sick can make half miss to watch the film.
• I like their characters because I want to my actors to have a brilliant over the top facial expression and body
languages to make the audience feel like they connect more to the characters. Also the audience will
understand how they feel about it.
• I want to use lots of blood because it can look disgusting and give the audience shivers. The characters wear
some blood to make the audience know that they have been cut or banged their head.
• Black and white filming also looks very dark, so there are no bright colours to make the audience feel
comfortable and safe. They will be creeped out by the dark colours and the shadows.
How will your mood board influence your final product?
• I want to my characters to be covered in lots of blood because I want to make the audience feel so horrified and
scared.
• I would like to black and white shots because I like to make the audience feel cold and depressed. They will
know the is depressing, like the person who wanted to create the human centipede, feel down and depressed.
• I might also use staples because I like to show the audience that what is happening will feel painful. My
characters will be screaming to make the audience want to scream too.
• I like the character who is pregnant and I might create a similar character them because I love to make a twist.
Also, because she is pregnant we feel really sorry for her and we want to help her and save her but we can’t. We
might think that the person wouldn't hurt her because she is pregnant but he does, so it shows he is really
twisted and will hurt anyone. Another thing is when the lady finally escapes from the centipede and gave the
birth make the audience feel happy and relief for her. But when she accidently puts her foot down and crushes
her baby head and dead make the audience feel shocked and disappointed with her.
13. Key Influences
Tom Six
Tom created three popular horror movies called The Human Centipede: First Sequence (2009), The Human Centipede II: Full Sequence
(2011) and The Human Centipede III: Final Sequence (2015). Which follow on from each other, he created the sequel movies. I watched all
the three movies and he influenced me because I love horror, thriller and gross films. He created his first film because he has other films
but they are short films. I did watch his short films and they are alright but I felt little bit bored to watch them. Then, I watched his big
movie, The Human Centipede, and I loved it because it is the first gross film I really watched, other horror films have murder and rape,
death and ghosts, but this one really is gross. It make me feel sick. I would like to create similar films as him because the first film The
Human Centipede had professional skills camera shots. I want my camera shots to be professional too. They use special effects, like when
people have false stitches on the mouth and cheeks to make look real and also they put some fake blood on too. I feel I want to try some
special effects too, I want to try using make up to create cuts and bruises, to create a similar feel to his film. He also influences me
because this was the first time he created a horror movie and the audience loved it. I want to create my first movie and I hope my
audience will really like my film. I like his characters because the actors are brilliant, they are very over the top with their facial
expressions and that helps you understand how scared they are feeling. They also wear lots of blood and duct tape to look like they have
been through an operation, but not stitched up properly, and left to rot. He used actors whose first time to acting this was and used them
in his movie and they are brilliant , especially their facial expressions and body language. That is what I want to do too, to invite some
actors who it is their first time in my film, I want to give them a chance like he did. He decided to create the film in black and white to
make people who are watching feel creeped out and nervous. I however, have decided not to use the back and white screen in the film
because I feel not comfortable to use, I have had no experience with this and I prefer the colour screen, to show blood and gore.
14. Key Influences
David Sandberg
I like David because I watched his first short film called “Lights Out” (2013) before he created the full-length movie of
Lights Out (2016). When I was watching his short film I was scared. It made me jump because the ghost suddenly
appears. Three years later he created the movie and released it in 2016. The full length version is just as scary. I found
he influenced me because I like his skills with the camera, sound and explicit language from the script and special
effects. For example, the ghost hides in the shadows cast by the single light. The ghost comes near the person but the
light doesn’t show the ghost. That is a great use special effects created with light and dark. Once the lights are
switched on the ghost disappears. I am wondering to use the editing software to make my ghost disappear once the
lights are switched on. I would like to be similar to Sandberg by creating a short that the audience loves enough to then
be made into a full length film. A short film is useful to get the audiences opinion.
15. Key Influences
John Carpenter
He created the movie called Halloween (1978) and I love his film because it makes me freak out. The film is linked to
the time of year. The Halloween movie is popular because the film reminds the audience to make sure they stay safe
at Halloween. His film influenced me because I like the Halloween story and I love the mystery person stalking the
main character who is a babysitter. There is one thing I like: the stranger murders some characters with a knife in a
very dramatic sequence. I like his characters because they are pure melodrama and have over the top body language
and facial expressions. In my film I would like to have one character survive because I want to make the audience feel
relief at the end of the film. Carpenter’s film has a happy ending because the stranger dies at the hands of the main
character. I want to have a similar ending before the credits roll. Carpenter used pumpkins with the end credits and I
will use the birthday cake with my credits. I like his camera movement when the characters are running, walking and
falling down because Carpenter uses a point-of-view shot. Carpenter’s film takes place mostly at night because
there’s a link to Halloween being celebrated in the evening. I decided to film in the daylight because my storyline of
a birthday party fits with daytime better.
16. Why?
• I feel creating this trailer is very important,
because it can help me to create more work that I
can then submit to York Film Festival. It will give
me more experience in using a camera, editing
and subtitling, which will help me in my career.
When I leave college, I hope to get a job at BBC
See Hear, which is a fantastic programme for Deaf
People. At the moment, BBC See Hear doesn’t
have any films or programmes that are really
scary and horror, so I want to create that.
Editor's Notes
Collection of images related to your product/inspirational/visually interesting
At least 15 needed. These should not just be just existing products. Anything and everything that inspires this project should be here.
Make the theme obvious – make it clear what you’re trying to get across
Use a combination of images sizes – or build around a larger central image
Incorporate text
Look beyond the internet – use books, your own photos, etc
Be a curator – create links between the content, the ‘thread’ will make it easier to understand
Make more than one! If you want to examine different themes or cover different aspects of the possible outcomes of your project, create multiple boards to convey you thoughts and intentions
Identify at least 3 key influences and discuss how and why they will influence your project.
Identify at least 3 key influences and discuss how and why they will influence your project.
Identify at least 3 key influences and discuss how and why they will influence your project.