The document provides details from Louis Biddles' mood board and key influences for a thriller film trailer project. The mood board includes various films, TV shows, images, and directors that inspire the dark, suspenseful tone and techniques used to build tension. Christopher Nolan, Stephen King, and the films The Dark Knight, The Boy Next Door, and Fear are cited as key influences for their ability to create an intense atmosphere and grip the audience. Characteristics of the villain James from Twilight also inspired the stalker character in Biddles' project.

1. Initial Plans
Louis Biddles

2. Pre-proposal

3. Skills Audit

4. Skills Audit

5. Mood Board
I have included the director Quentin
Tarantino as I want to include a feature
similar to the blood and gore which he
includes in his films. This is because it
makes the film seem more brutal which is
exactly the theme I want to convey in my
product. However, I will use mine to create
suspense whereas, he uses his in a slightly
more light hearted way. I also don’t think
mine will be as extreme as his. As well as
that, I feel this will appear to my target
audience the most.
I have included the a
scene from the film the
machinist starting
Christian Bale. This is
because the whole film
has a very dark and
depressed tone to it which
matches the story of the
film perfectly. This is
similar to what I want to
do with my trailer as I
want the aesthetic of my
film to almost tell the
story as it will portray the
trailers dark story.
I have included the film
taken in my mood bard.
This is because it fits into a
similar genre as my
product. I would also like to
include some similar
features to what Taken
does. For example, I would
like to include some of
taken intensity as the film
manages to build this up
very well. The seriousness
of the film is also an aspect
I’d like to include.
I have included the film jaws. This is because not only does the film
include an element of violence and brutality, the film also builds up
tension incredibly well. It does this by having an incredible soundtrack
dedicated to the shark which plays every time an attack may happen.
This forces the audience to be on the edge of their seat as it makes
the scene very intense. The fact that the film also doesn't’t reveal the
shark till later in the film leaves a sense of mystery which is also a
great technique as it creates even more tension and suspense.
I have included the
Netflix series Dark on
my mood board. This
is because its colour
scheme is very
similar to what I
want to include for
the day shots in my
product. This is
because it creates a
very dull and
emotionless
atmosphere which is
the theme I want to
convey in my trailer.
This will relate to the
emotionless attitude
of the
stalker/murderer.

6. Mood Board
I have included the director
Tim Burton on my mood
board. This is because
Burtons films are usually
very dark themed however
are also quite unique. This
inspires me as although I
want my product to be very
dark and gripping I also
want it to be unique and
stand out from other
products in the same genre.
I choose the film Dracula
Untold to go on my mood
board. This was mainly
because of the gloomy
colour tone of the film. It
creates a very dark
atmosphere for the film
which is exactly what I want
to include in my product. It
allows the audience to know
the films theme without
even having to really watch it
as it portrays such a clear
theme. The film also includes
quite violent aspects which is
also similar to what I would
like to include in my product
however, I think they will be
more extreme and gory in
my product.
This Dark Knight Rises poster
interests me mainly because
of its extremely dark theme.
It highly reflects the theme
of the film and advertises the
film truthfully. Although, I
am planning to have my
colour pallet this dark for my
product, its mature and dark
theme incredibly inspires
me.
The film IT has given me
inspiration for my product
because of its thriller genre.
The film builds up the
tension well and creates a
very scary atmosphere.
Although I may not want to
exactly scare the audience I
do want to build up tension
and suspense. This is so the
trailers purpose is achieved.
I have included the film the Dark Knight on my
mood board. This is because the films action
sequences and suspenseful scenes highly inspire
me. I would like to include some similar techniques
in my thriller as they work perfectly for their
purpose.
American psycho inspired me
because of Christians bales
psycho nature. I would love to
try this films element of
danger and intensity in my
trailer. The film is also directed
incredibly well.

7. Mood Board
This piece of photography
inspires me because of its
colour scheme. The picture
includes very low saturation
and was clearly taken in quite
low lighting. I also love the
background. It creates a very
dark and mature tone for the
photo. Although everything is
very dark in the photo, the
man still highly stands out
from the background. The
photographer as managed to
do this by focusing on the
man and trying to capture
every detail on his face
I might use a similar
technique in my product as
works incredibly effectively.
I have included these images because of their level of saturation. The images include a
very low level of saturation which is what I would like to include in my product. This
creates a very eerie feel to the trailer. I also like the location of the images as they both
look quite discrete which may be a good location to film in for my trailer. One of the
images fog is also good inspiration for me. The dead tress in the right image also creates
quite a suspenseful atmosphere which would perfectly in my product as I want to make it
as gripping as possible.
I have included Batman begins.
This inspires me because the film
includes a dark tone which is
similar to what I want to include.
As well as that, the film is also
filmed and portrayed very
realistically. This is because of the
director, the sets and the
characters. I think I would like to
include this element in my product
because it makes the film seem
more intense and exciting.
The film Heat inspires me a lot. This
I because it fits into the same genre
as my product therefore I can
collect inspiration from many
different aspects of the film. For
example, the film incudes quite a
dark tone because of its shots and
low saturation. It also includes
intense action scenes which creates
excitement for the viewer.
Although my product is only a
trailer I would still like to include
action a then it portrays the tone
for the rest of the film.
I have included this shot of James from
the first twilight film. This is because the
character of James shares a few qualities
of what I want my villain in my product to
have. James is very obsessive and shows
no mercy. This is one of my inspirations
for my villain. The film as whole is also
filmed in very low saturated light. This
creates a moody and negative
atmosphere.

8. Mood Board Analysis
How does your mood board inspire your project?
My mood board inspires my project because it includes many different types of films which I have collected
inspiration from. They have inspired my product because of many reasons. Firstly, the different colour tones
included in the films. I have choose films with a very low saturated colour tone as this will portray the
message and create the correct atmosphere for my thriller genre trailer. I have also took inspiration from
characters. I have choose stalker who will share similar qualities to the one I want to include in my product.
This allows me to see a good example and try to translate that into my product. My mood board includes
some location ideas which I have took inspiration from. This is from images I've found and films I have
watched. The mood board allows me to see my idea visually and collect new ideas from existing products. As
well as that, I have collected inspiration from different directors. I have thought about the styles they use an
the type of films they create. This inspires me as I can take what features and techniques they include and
try to use that in my final product.
How will your mood board influence your final product?
My mood board will highly influence my final product. This is because I have collected many different ideas
and techniques from it. This includes different colour tones. I have decided that I will use similar colour tones
to different films and scenes that I have included on my mood board. This is because the films I collected
may have been either a similar tone or a similar genre to my product therefore, the techniques and features
included in them can be adapted into my product. I will also definitely use the idea of suspense and
excitement that many of the films I included on my mood board include. This is because some of them like
Jaws and the dark knight are directed very well therefore I know the techniques included in the films work
and fulfil their purpose.

9. Key Influences
I have included the director Christopher Nolan as one of my key influences. This is
because Nolan has had a huge impact on the film industry and some of his critically
acclaimed “masterpieces” have indulged into the thriller genre. This includes his
dark knight trilogy and Inception. Both these films include some some significant
features in them which I want to try to incorporate into my product. Firstly, both
films include incredible scores, most famously the dark knight score. The scores are
so renowned and memorable. However, that is not heir best quality. Especially in
the dark Knight, the batman and joker scores work perfectly to create tension and
build up suspense throughout the film. It does this by playing whenever a sense of
excitement or danger could occur. This leaves the audience on the edge of their seat
and completely absorbed in the film therefore, fulfilling the films purpose. Nolan's
films also include very well directed action scenes and a highly gripping stories
which again leaves the audience indulged in the film.
I have included the writer Stephen King as on of my key influences because he may not be a
thriller film maker but he has had a huge impact on the thriller genre as a whole. His books
and intense stories have shown how to build tension just from words on a page. This
influences my product as from his work I can see how to build up tension immensely and try
to translate that on screen. Without King, the concept of building up suspense and tension
may not be the same.

10. Key Influences
The film the Dark knight is one of my key influences. This is because nearly everything
about the film is perfect. But, most important to me, it fits the thriller genre
fantastically. First of all, this is because the action scenes in the film are very well
executed and directed. The fast pace and excitement of the action scenes create an
exciting and intense tone leaving the audience gripped to the film. I would like to try
and achieve this in my trailer as I want my product to be as intense as possible. This
will convey the tone of the actual film therefore allowing the audience to have a slight
preview of what they are in for. As well as that, the soundtrack in the film adds to the
intensity of the film as the two main characters have their own scores. This creates
intensity as we have an idea of what is going to happen but it is not exact. This leaves
the audience on the edge of their seat which is a key purpose for a thriller.
The film includes a very dark theme and tone. This influences my product as it also
going to include a very dark and emotionless tone to my product. This is to convey the
negative message of the trailer and also to portray the emotionless nature of the
stalker. The films seriousness and realistic nature is also an an aspect I will include in
my trailer. This is because my trailer is based on an obsessive stalker therefore it needs
to be taken very seriously. I want the aspect of realism in my product as I want the
tension and intensity in my trailer to be as high as possible therefore I need the
audience to almost believe in what they are watching.

11. Key Influences
The film the boy next door is a key influence to my product. This film may not be the
best made film, however, it did influence my product because the film is based on an
obsessive psycho therefore sharing many ideas with my product. From this film, I got
how to change theme as the film starts very lighthearted however, as as the film
progresses, the tone completely changes. I would like to include a similar feature in my
trailer as this builds up suspense and fits perfectly into the thriller genre.
The film Fear is included in my key influences. This is because the film is
about a psychopath who sees the girl he loves as his possession. This
influenced me as my trailer will be about a man who meets a young girl and
instantly gets attached. From Fear, I can use the films build up as it builds up
to the climax well. Mark Wahlberg's performance is also good as he portrays
the insanity of obsessive nature of his character well therefore I can use
some of his skills and techniques in my product.

12. Key Influences
The character of James from the first twilight film was definitely a key influence for
me. Although, the actual film is very poorly written, some of James's characteristics
are very similar to wat I want my stalker to be like. He is very obsessive and tracks
Bella wherever she goes. This influenced my product as I want my villain t share that
quality and track the young girl wherever she goes. If executed correctly, this create
a very suspenseful product. The actual film Twilight also influenced me in the way
that the colour scheme reflects the emotion in the film. I will use a similar feature in
my product as it intensely portrays the tone and theme of the product.