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This lighting plan discusses using low-key lighting for a horror film to create tension, mystery, and fear. Low-key lighting produces dim shadows that set the dark and ominous tone needed for horror by revealing characters and surroundings in a controlled way through shadows and dull backgrounds. The document explains that a torch light was used to generate shadows, and low-key lighting throughout the film builds tension as a ghost spies on the main character, Lucas.
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Low-key lighting is mainly used in horror films to create tension through dim, shadowy scenarios that reveal characters and surroundings in a mysterious, dark atmosphere. The document discusses how low-key lighting sets the tone and mood for danger by keeping backgrounds dark and dim. It also explains that the filmmaker used natural low-key lighting by blocking light on one side to create a feeling of fear and suspense as a witch haunts the main character, enhancing the tension and suspense throughout the film.
Lighting plan
Low-key lighting is used in horror films to create tension through a mysterious and dark atmosphere with dim hues and shadows that only partially reveal characters and surroundings. The document discusses how a horror film lighting plan uses low-key lighting to set an ominous tone through a dank look generated with dim lighting, such as using a small lamp for scenes shot in the dark.
Lighting plan
Lighting is a fundamental part of film and can be used to convey different moods and events. Throughout the horror film, low-key lighting was used to create a sense of mystery, suspense, and horror. External fluorescent lights were also employed to generate an atmospheric complement to the horror genre.
Lighting plan
This lighting plan for a horror movie uses low lighting and darkness to create tension, suspense, and a horror effect by controlling what is revealed about the surroundings and characters. Bright lighting and shooting in bright colors would not achieve the intended horror effect, so the plan keeps the background dull and uses low lighting to set the dark, tense tone and mood for the film.
Light presentation
Lighting is important in film to set moods - bright colors suggest happiness while dark colors imply sinister tones. The director works with camera and lighting crews to ensure imagery flows coherently. Background lighting illuminates the entire background, often using three or four-point setups. Cameo lighting uses spotlights to focus on a single subject or person against a dark background. High key lighting reduces lighting ratios to create an upbeat mood and allow filming at any time. Popular techniques include using a soft front light with a stronger backlight to define edges, and mixing color temperatures from different lights in a scene.
Extra research Lighting
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and one main light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to lights placed behind the subject to create separation and depth.
Extra Research Lighting - Nathan
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and a single light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to a light source placed behind the subject to illuminate them from behind for the camera or audience.
Evaluation
The document discusses how the weather impacted the filming of a movie. Originally, dull but sunny weather was planned to create a light but troubled mood. However, on the day of filming the weather became dull and drizzly, greatly changing the atmosphere to be more gloomy and suggesting a more sinister theme. The natural lighting used added a dark, noisy effect that furthered the sinister and mysterious tone by making some objects unclear and suggesting something sinister was hiding in the shadows.
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Low-key lighting is mainly used in horror films to create tension through dim, shadowy scenarios that reveal characters and surroundings in a mysterious, dark atmosphere. The document discusses how low-key lighting sets the tone and mood for danger by keeping backgrounds dark and dim. It also explains that the filmmaker used natural low-key lighting by blocking light on one side to create a feeling of fear and suspense as a witch haunts the main character, enhancing the tension and suspense throughout the film.
Lighting plan
Low-key lighting is used in horror films to create tension through a mysterious and dark atmosphere with dim hues and shadows that only partially reveal characters and surroundings. The document discusses how a horror film lighting plan uses low-key lighting to set an ominous tone through a dank look generated with dim lighting, such as using a small lamp for scenes shot in the dark.
Lighting plan
Lighting is a fundamental part of film and can be used to convey different moods and events. Throughout the horror film, low-key lighting was used to create a sense of mystery, suspense, and horror. External fluorescent lights were also employed to generate an atmospheric complement to the horror genre.
Lighting plan
This lighting plan for a horror movie uses low lighting and darkness to create tension, suspense, and a horror effect by controlling what is revealed about the surroundings and characters. Bright lighting and shooting in bright colors would not achieve the intended horror effect, so the plan keeps the background dull and uses low lighting to set the dark, tense tone and mood for the film.
Light presentation
Lighting is important in film to set moods - bright colors suggest happiness while dark colors imply sinister tones. The director works with camera and lighting crews to ensure imagery flows coherently. Background lighting illuminates the entire background, often using three or four-point setups. Cameo lighting uses spotlights to focus on a single subject or person against a dark background. High key lighting reduces lighting ratios to create an upbeat mood and allow filming at any time. Popular techniques include using a soft front light with a stronger backlight to define edges, and mixing color temperatures from different lights in a scene.
Extra research Lighting
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and one main light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to lights placed behind the subject to create separation and depth.
Extra Research Lighting - Nathan
The document discusses different lighting techniques used in filmmaking:
- High key lighting uses a low contrast style to brighten everything and reduce shadows, and is often used for comedies to create a natural look.
- Low key lighting uses shadows and a single light to convey drama, tension, and darkness for genres like horror films.
- Backlighting refers to a light source placed behind the subject to illuminate them from behind for the camera or audience.
Evaluation
The document discusses how the weather impacted the filming of a movie. Originally, dull but sunny weather was planned to create a light but troubled mood. However, on the day of filming the weather became dull and drizzly, greatly changing the atmosphere to be more gloomy and suggesting a more sinister theme. The natural lighting used added a dark, noisy effect that furthered the sinister and mysterious tone by making some objects unclear and suggesting something sinister was hiding in the shadows.
Lighting plan
Low-key lighting is used in film to create shadows and highlight contrast between light and dark areas. It is commonly used for suspense and action genres to heighten a sense of alienation in viewers. For the film "Shout Out", low-key lighting was mainly used to achieve a dark and shadowy look that would create realistic tension for the action and suspense scenes. However, a news room shot was taken in natural daylight to avoid background noise.
Lighting and sound
Three point lighting was used for the counselling scenes to help create different moods. The key light provided the main exposure, the fill light reduced shadows, and the backlight separated the subject from the background. This lighting helped make the room look inviting like a counselor's room. Test shots were done to check for shadows. Music will play an important role by providing upbeat dance music for performances and dramatic music for intense scenes to give variety and help tell the story. Sound effects will add audience cheers and doorslams. The music helps keep the audience engaged and drag is about performance which involves music.
Lighting plan
Lighting is a key element of film that can influence emotions and perceptions. There are two main types: high key lighting reduces shadows for a brighter look often used in comedies, while low key lighting uses mainly one light source and shadows to create a sense of alienation as seen in film noir. For the film Awestruck, the director used high key lighting outdoors with sunlight and low key lighting indoors at night to establish realistic settings that fit the scenes.
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- The document discusses the lighting equipment and techniques used to film scenes for a neo-noir thriller trailer. It focuses on the use of video lights, reflectors, and light gels.
- Key lights were often used with no fill light to create harsh shadows and high contrast, mimicking the low-key lighting style of neo-noir films. Different colored gels helped set moods.
- Reflectors were employed to add fill light or change the color/quality of the light. Proper lighting placement and equipment helped control depth, dimension, and the atmosphere of the scenes.
Lighting
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
Lighting
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
Lighting Research
High-key lighting was originally used for technical reasons in early film and television as it had less contrast, but is now used to convey an upbeat mood. Low-key lighting has a high contrast and uses more shadows to create tension and mystery. Ambient lighting refers to the natural or existing light in a scene before additional lighting is added.
Lighting plan
High-key lighting aims to reduce lighting ratios and shadows, creating an overall lighting design with low contrast between bright and dark areas. It is often used for comedies and action scenes. Low-key lighting creates a chiaroscuro effect using predominantly shadowy areas, and is commonly used for drama, horror and suspense genres. Lighting also helps set the mood and intensity of a scene. In the movie "The Third Man", the director used both high-key and low-key lighting - low-key in the bar scenes to create mystery, and natural lighting to depict an idealistic background as sunlight hits the character's eyes.
Lighting research
High key lighting was originally used in old films to create contrast but is now used to set a happy, upbeat mood by reducing shadows. It is well-suited for sitcoms, comedies, and three-point lighting techniques. Low key lighting features deep shadows and high contrast to build tension and mystery, making it useful for horror and thriller genres. Ambient lighting refers to the natural or existing light in a scene from outside or indoor sources.
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The document discusses editing photos for a horror film project. It provides before and after examples of editing techniques used to make images darker, spookier and more haunted-looking. Techniques included making images black and white, increasing contrast and shadows, adding dark overlays and rain effects. The unedited versions were too bright and lacked a scary atmosphere. The edited versions focused lighting and drew attention to dark areas to create tension and an eerie feel for the horror genre.
Lighting
Three point lighting is a common lighting technique that uses three main lights - a key light, fill light, and back light - to fully illuminate a subject. Ambient light refers to existing light sources in a scene like street lamps or natural light. Back lighting creates silhouettes and is often used in horror films to ominously light killers. Hard lighting casts dark shadows and is typically used to light villains. Filters change the color of lights to convey different moods, like red for danger and blue for calmness.
Lighting plan
High key lighting was used in the film "The Final Fight" to give the audience a clear view of important objects like a wooden plank and brochure by filling the scene with bright, even illumination that created few shadows. This lighting style was chosen to depict the morning after the main character dreamed about a fight and help show key details clearly.
Incidious
The camerawork in Insidious is used to disorient and confuse viewers, such as tilting shots during the title sequence. Editing techniques like long takes and cross-cutting are employed to build tension. Mise-en-scene elements, including low key lighting that creates shadows, titles that fade in red, and the movement of figures in shadows also construct an ominous atmosphere and lead viewers to think of the paranormal. Sound is purposefully withheld or includes sudden loud spikes to maintain a feeling of unease and suspense throughout the film.
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The document summarizes the editing process for a short film based on a script. Scenes of dialogue with a psychiatrist bookended a montage revealing the central character's inner thoughts through 0.3 second clips of his face. Shots were chosen that moved similarly to create seamless cuts. Effects were used to give the film a noir feel and tense atmosphere. Ambient sound from rushes extended across the footage to ensure continuous sound, while tapping was overlaid to build tension. Audio levels were adjusted to be consistent in volume. Rearranging some shots could have clarified the narrative by simplifying transitions between awake and asleep states.
Thriller Genre opening scene conventions
Thriller title sequences typically use dark, eerie lighting and imagery to set the ominous tone for the rest of the film. They represent the film's narrative through cryptic or unsettling visuals that hint at the story's themes without giving away plot details. Overall, thriller openings aim to build mystery and suspense right from the start through disturbing or unexplained visual elements.
Unit 5 notes pt 1
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Evaluation question 1
This film uses drama genre conventions to represent both upper and middle class social groups. The main character is portrayed as a "rich business tycoon" stereotype commonly seen in American films. However, rather than focusing on partying or lavish dinners, the film shows the character dealing with a serious family problem, representing how people from different classes can face similar issues.
Evaluation question 4
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Evaluation question 2
The document discusses branding for a film production through a website and postcard. Low-key lighting was used in the postcard ad to convey a sense of drama and engage the target audience of those interested in emotional depth. The website features dramatic low-key lighting photos of the protagonist to indicate the film's genre and intrigue drama lovers. Both the postcard and website aim to define the film and characters through visuals that portray the protagonist as both rich and sad.
Shot division list
This document contains a shot list for a supernatural thriller film. It outlines various camera shots that will be used to tell the story, including mid shots of the main characters Ethan and Jena entering and moving about their home at night. There are also POV shots from supernatural entities watching the characters, and close ups of Ethan finding a diary and teddy bear. The list culminates with shots of Ethan burning the teddy outside while being watched by the supernatural forces.
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Lighting plan
Low-key lighting is used in film to create shadows and highlight contrast between light and dark areas. It is commonly used for suspense and action genres to heighten a sense of alienation in viewers. For the film "Shout Out", low-key lighting was mainly used to achieve a dark and shadowy look that would create realistic tension for the action and suspense scenes. However, a news room shot was taken in natural daylight to avoid background noise.
Lighting and sound
Three point lighting was used for the counselling scenes to help create different moods. The key light provided the main exposure, the fill light reduced shadows, and the backlight separated the subject from the background. This lighting helped make the room look inviting like a counselor's room. Test shots were done to check for shadows. Music will play an important role by providing upbeat dance music for performances and dramatic music for intense scenes to give variety and help tell the story. Sound effects will add audience cheers and doorslams. The music helps keep the audience engaged and drag is about performance which involves music.
Lighting plan
Lighting is a key element of film that can influence emotions and perceptions. There are two main types: high key lighting reduces shadows for a brighter look often used in comedies, while low key lighting uses mainly one light source and shadows to create a sense of alienation as seen in film noir. For the film Awestruck, the director used high key lighting outdoors with sunlight and low key lighting indoors at night to establish realistic settings that fit the scenes.
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- Key lights were often used with no fill light to create harsh shadows and high contrast, mimicking the low-key lighting style of neo-noir films. Different colored gels helped set moods.
- Reflectors were employed to add fill light or change the color/quality of the light. Proper lighting placement and equipment helped control depth, dimension, and the atmosphere of the scenes.
Lighting
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
Lighting
Three point lighting refers to key lighting, fill lighting, and back lighting used in film production. Key lighting is the brightest light that aims at the main subject. Fill lighting reduces shadows created by the key light. Back lighting separates the subject from the background. There are different types of lighting like high key lighting which uses more fill light and creates brighter images, and low key lighting which uses less fill light and creates darker images with more shadows. Lighting techniques like backlighting, top lighting, and under lighting can be used to draw attention to certain objects or characters and create different moods like fear.
Lighting Research
High-key lighting was originally used for technical reasons in early film and television as it had less contrast, but is now used to convey an upbeat mood. Low-key lighting has a high contrast and uses more shadows to create tension and mystery. Ambient lighting refers to the natural or existing light in a scene before additional lighting is added.
Lighting plan
High-key lighting aims to reduce lighting ratios and shadows, creating an overall lighting design with low contrast between bright and dark areas. It is often used for comedies and action scenes. Low-key lighting creates a chiaroscuro effect using predominantly shadowy areas, and is commonly used for drama, horror and suspense genres. Lighting also helps set the mood and intensity of a scene. In the movie "The Third Man", the director used both high-key and low-key lighting - low-key in the bar scenes to create mystery, and natural lighting to depict an idealistic background as sunlight hits the character's eyes.
Lighting research
High key lighting was originally used in old films to create contrast but is now used to set a happy, upbeat mood by reducing shadows. It is well-suited for sitcoms, comedies, and three-point lighting techniques. Low key lighting features deep shadows and high contrast to build tension and mystery, making it useful for horror and thriller genres. Ambient lighting refers to the natural or existing light in a scene from outside or indoor sources.
6. production reflection (fmp)
The document discusses editing photos for a horror film project. It provides before and after examples of editing techniques used to make images darker, spookier and more haunted-looking. Techniques included making images black and white, increasing contrast and shadows, adding dark overlays and rain effects. The unedited versions were too bright and lacked a scary atmosphere. The edited versions focused lighting and drew attention to dark areas to create tension and an eerie feel for the horror genre.
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Three point lighting is a common lighting technique that uses three main lights - a key light, fill light, and back light - to fully illuminate a subject. Ambient light refers to existing light sources in a scene like street lamps or natural light. Back lighting creates silhouettes and is often used in horror films to ominously light killers. Hard lighting casts dark shadows and is typically used to light villains. Filters change the color of lights to convey different moods, like red for danger and blue for calmness.
Lighting plan
High key lighting was used in the film "The Final Fight" to give the audience a clear view of important objects like a wooden plank and brochure by filling the scene with bright, even illumination that created few shadows. This lighting style was chosen to depict the morning after the main character dreamed about a fight and help show key details clearly.
Incidious
The camerawork in Insidious is used to disorient and confuse viewers, such as tilting shots during the title sequence. Editing techniques like long takes and cross-cutting are employed to build tension. Mise-en-scene elements, including low key lighting that creates shadows, titles that fade in red, and the movement of figures in shadows also construct an ominous atmosphere and lead viewers to think of the paranormal. Sound is purposefully withheld or includes sudden loud spikes to maintain a feeling of unease and suspense throughout the film.
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The document discusses the mise-en-scene elements in a scene from the film The Descent. It describes how a flare was used to emit an orange/yellow light to create a spooky effect in the dark cave setting. Prosthetic makeup was used to create the alien/creature appearing in the scene. One character's scared and confused facial expression and body language is analyzed, with her mouth open in shock as she searches for the source of a noise. The positioning of characters and a creeping creature in the frame is also summarized. Head torches and climbing gear used as props are briefly mentioned.
The little things
The document summarizes the editing process for a short film based on a script. Scenes of dialogue with a psychiatrist bookended a montage revealing the central character's inner thoughts through 0.3 second clips of his face. Shots were chosen that moved similarly to create seamless cuts. Effects were used to give the film a noir feel and tense atmosphere. Ambient sound from rushes extended across the footage to ensure continuous sound, while tapping was overlaid to build tension. Audio levels were adjusted to be consistent in volume. Rearranging some shots could have clarified the narrative by simplifying transitions between awake and asleep states.
Thriller Genre opening scene conventions
Thriller title sequences typically use dark, eerie lighting and imagery to set the ominous tone for the rest of the film. They represent the film's narrative through cryptic or unsettling visuals that hint at the story's themes without giving away plot details. Overall, thriller openings aim to build mystery and suspense right from the start through disturbing or unexplained visual elements.
Unit 5 notes pt 1
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The document discusses several key aspects of mise-en-scene in filmmaking, including setting, props, lighting, costume/makeup, facial expressions, and positioning. Settings can be either interior, exterior, locations, or natural environments, and props are used to manipulate scenes. Lighting and color are important for mood, while costumes, hair, and makeup reflect the genre and characters. Facial expressions and body language convey a character's emotions. Lastly, positioning of cameras, actors, and props is crucial for each shot.
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Evaluation question 1
This film uses drama genre conventions to represent both upper and middle class social groups. The main character is portrayed as a "rich business tycoon" stereotype commonly seen in American films. However, rather than focusing on partying or lavish dinners, the film shows the character dealing with a serious family problem, representing how people from different classes can face similar issues.
Evaluation question 4
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Evaluation question 2
The document discusses branding for a film production through a website and postcard. Low-key lighting was used in the postcard ad to convey a sense of drama and engage the target audience of those interested in emotional depth. The website features dramatic low-key lighting photos of the protagonist to indicate the film's genre and intrigue drama lovers. Both the postcard and website aim to define the film and characters through visuals that portray the protagonist as both rich and sad.
Shot division list
This document contains a shot list for a supernatural thriller film. It outlines various camera shots that will be used to tell the story, including mid shots of the main characters Ethan and Jena entering and moving about their home at night. There are also POV shots from supernatural entities watching the characters, and close ups of Ethan finding a diary and teddy bear. The list culminates with shots of Ethan burning the teddy outside while being watched by the supernatural forces.
Refrence film
Sinister is a 2012 supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson about a true crime writer named Ellison Oswald who moves his family into a home where a family was murdered in hopes of finding inspiration. Instead, he discovers mysterious Super 8 home videos of the murders and realizes they depict decades of killings. As more disturbing events occur in the home, Ellison pieces together that an ancient evil entity known as Bughuul is responsible for the murders and has now targeted his own family.
Website analysis
This website analysis summarizes the horror film website for the movie "Annabelle". The website uses a dark theme that immediately conveys it is about a supernatural horror film. A spooky doll in the header indicates the movie is about a doll. The website provides tabs with videos, images, soundtrack, cast information and details about the filmmakers. It also includes links to learn about film ratings and the motion picture industry. An additional feature allows users to upload a photo to make it look like the Annabelle doll.
Director research
James Wan is a Malaysian-born Australian film director known for his work in the horror genre. He began his career making short films and music videos after studying film. Wan is best known for directing Saw in 2004, which spawned a successful horror franchise. His films are characterized by a washed-out color palette and quick editing to enhance scares. One of his most acclaimed films is The Conjuring from 2013, which uses simple techniques like camera angles and sequencing to create an atmospheric yet bloodless horror experience that takes inspiration from 1970s-80s era films.
Prop list
The prop list includes a teddy bear, dagger, rope, ink pen, diary, nylon strings, water paints, lighter, and white sheets. Most of the items such as the rope, dagger, nylon strings, and lighter could be used for binding or harming someone. The white sheets and diary add an mysterious element to the assortment of items.
Misenscene note
The filmmaker made a 5-minute supernatural horror short film. They used low-key lighting to create a tense, spooky atmosphere, as horror films conventionally do. Furniture covered in white sheets constructed a haunted house scene. Props like an obsolete diary and ancient stuffed toy contributed to the horror effect by portraying the film's supernatural genre. Supernatural entities in the film were children who committed suicide, seen wearing ropes they used to kill themselves, complementing horror conventions.
Evaluation question1
The document summarizes the student's media project, which is a supernatural horror film. It discusses the genre, references the film The Conjuring as inspiration, describes the main protagonist Lucas encountering paranormal activity in his empty office late at night, and outlines editing techniques used to create tension and fear such as color balance, light tunnel shots, and horror music. The title of the film is Obscuration.
Location
The document describes the locations used in two movie scenes. The first scene takes place in a middle class working man's house as he reads the newspaper before leaving for work. The second scene is set in an office with low key lighting to create a suspenseful and horror-filled atmosphere, as an office setting would be less mainstream than a dark room or jungle for a horror genre film.
Film treatment
A middle class man named Lucas is followed and threatened by a ghost who wants to kill him. The film starts with Lucas having breakfast with his sister before going to work. At the office, Lucas sees blood on the bathroom mirror that vanishes. Strange events then occur at his desk. When Lucas turns around, the ghost appears and warns that it will kill him, leaving Lucas terrified with no escape.
Evaluation Question#5
The document discusses ways the author targeted their audience for a supernatural horror film. They identified through questionnaires and interviews that their target audience was 16-20 year olds. To attract this audience, they used social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to share clips of the film. They also made strategic choices in the film's location, sounds, and camera angles to appeal to and attract the target supernatural horror audience. These included setting the film in an unusual location rather than a haunted house, using synchronous sounds to build tension, and point-of-view shots to engage viewers.
Muneeb screen play
Lucas is running late for work and rushes out of his home after his sister brings him breakfast. At work, Lucas sits at his desk and starts working on his laptop. Throughout the day, Lucas feels like he is being stalked by a ghost. Later, in the washroom, Lucas sees the word "Death" written on the mirror in front of him and becomes shocked and afraid. Back at his desk, objects start moving on their own, and a ghostly figure threatens to kill Lucas before the screen fades to black.
Lighting plan
This lighting plan discusses using low-key lighting for a horror film to create tension, mystery, and fear. Low-key lighting produces dim shadows that set the dark and ominous tone needed for horror by revealing characters and surroundings in a controlled way through shadows and dull backgrounds. The document explains that a torch light was used to generate shadows, and low-key lighting throughout the film builds tension as a ghost spies on the main character, Lucas.
Character Sketch
Lucas is the 25-year-old main character of the film 'Obscuration'. He is a thin, 5'11" man who works as a manager and begins experiencing strange paranormal activity in his office that leaves him scared and tense. Lucas's 30-year-old sister has a minor role where she briefly brings Lucas breakfast in the first scene.
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- 1. Lighting Plan Low-key lighting is mainly used for horror films due to the effects it creates. The dim hue and shadows created by this lighting are suited to the conventions of a horror film; it creates tension due to its mysterious and dark atmosphere, controlling how much of the surroundings and characters are revealed. It sets the tone, mood and creates a dangerous association with enigma through the shadows and dull backgrounds. In my film I have used low key lighting as in most of the horror films dim dark lighting creates an environment of fear and suspense. To create shadows in my film I used a torch light. Throughout my film a ghost is spying on Lucas thus to create an environment filled with tension low key lighting is used.