The document is a production diary for a student film project filming scenes for a horror film over several days. It provides details of the props, equipment and people involved in filming different scenes on each date. The scenes aim to build suspense and mystery through mysterious object movements and characters displaying fear or distress to suggest supernatural activity is taking place. Individual contributions to the filming included operating cameras, setting up equipment and locations, assisting with lighting and composition, and acting in scenes.
This production diary details the filming of various scenes for a horror film trailer over several days in October and November 2014. Various props, camera shots, and actors are listed for each scene filmed, with notes on individual contributions such as operating the camera, acting, directing, or suggesting shots. The goal was to film conventional horror genre scenes showing paranormal activity, characters in distress or danger, and a possessed antagonist threatening the protagonists.
The document discusses how the student's media product opening sequence for their thriller film "Find Me" uses and develops conventions of real thriller films. It analyzes elements of mise-en-scene, narrative, characters, music, and more, comparing choices to films like Se7en, Inglorious Bastards, Scream, and Taken. Key influences included the use of natural lighting from Zodiac, a baseball bat weapon from Inglorious Bastards, and the unsettling music and tone of Se7en. The student aimed to represent typical thriller conventions and stereotypes to relate their work to established examples of the genre.
The document discusses conventions used in the psychological thriller genre that are incorporated into the student's media project. It summarizes specific shots, techniques, settings, and characters commonly seen in psychological thrillers that are present in the student's film plot and trailer. These include changes in personality of the main character, use of close-up shots, quick cuts, over-the-shoulder shots, eerie music and sound, and scenes set in suburban areas involving spirits/ghosts. The student analyzes how their media product challenges conventions by adding elements of drama and hyperlink cinema through interconnected plots and characters.
Analysis of the first 10 - 15 Minutes of the horror film the ring. The presentation analyses the shots, editing, lighting and mise en scene used in the opening sequence of the film and how this affects the piece of media from a viewer’s perspective.
Sarah and a group of friends explore an uncharted cave where Holly has broken her leg, requiring assistance. They come across a huge wall and bones on the ground, realizing through night vision that it is a creature's feeding ground. Juno spots one of the creatures on the camera. The group is scared and huddled together in the dark cave that poses physical challenges and unknown dangers.
1) The document provides an analysis of the shots and scenes in the opening of a thriller film. It summarizes each shot's purpose in building tension, introducing characters and settings, and revealing information gradually to immerse the viewer.
2) Key shots include an introduction to the main character in a dark room, security camera footage showing another victim, and a flashback showing one character being followed unknowingly.
3) Details like lighting, costumes, placements of titles are described as important to set the ominous tone and imply danger and vulnerability without revealing all the details at once.
The document provides analysis and feedback on a student's thriller film opening sequence project. It summarizes the camera work, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and feedback received. It describes using high angle shots to show vulnerability, fast cuts to build tension, and nursery rhyme music distorted to unsettle viewers. The lighting was an issue, and feedback suggested hinting earlier at the mysterious figure watching the protagonist.
The document summarizes the film opening of "The Trap" and compares it to other horror movie openings. Key elements like lighting, props, setting, and suspense are introduced similarly to other films in the genre. Repetitive shot types of the main character build suspense and fear. A slow pace and dark lighting also build tension. The opening introduces characters and suspense effectively to draw in the audience, while not revealing too much of the plot. Differences from other openings include repetitive shots that progress the threat level and slow transitions between scenes.
This production diary details the filming of various scenes for a horror film trailer over several days in October and November 2014. Various props, camera shots, and actors are listed for each scene filmed, with notes on individual contributions such as operating the camera, acting, directing, or suggesting shots. The goal was to film conventional horror genre scenes showing paranormal activity, characters in distress or danger, and a possessed antagonist threatening the protagonists.
The document discusses how the student's media product opening sequence for their thriller film "Find Me" uses and develops conventions of real thriller films. It analyzes elements of mise-en-scene, narrative, characters, music, and more, comparing choices to films like Se7en, Inglorious Bastards, Scream, and Taken. Key influences included the use of natural lighting from Zodiac, a baseball bat weapon from Inglorious Bastards, and the unsettling music and tone of Se7en. The student aimed to represent typical thriller conventions and stereotypes to relate their work to established examples of the genre.
The document discusses conventions used in the psychological thriller genre that are incorporated into the student's media project. It summarizes specific shots, techniques, settings, and characters commonly seen in psychological thrillers that are present in the student's film plot and trailer. These include changes in personality of the main character, use of close-up shots, quick cuts, over-the-shoulder shots, eerie music and sound, and scenes set in suburban areas involving spirits/ghosts. The student analyzes how their media product challenges conventions by adding elements of drama and hyperlink cinema through interconnected plots and characters.
Analysis of the first 10 - 15 Minutes of the horror film the ring. The presentation analyses the shots, editing, lighting and mise en scene used in the opening sequence of the film and how this affects the piece of media from a viewer’s perspective.
Sarah and a group of friends explore an uncharted cave where Holly has broken her leg, requiring assistance. They come across a huge wall and bones on the ground, realizing through night vision that it is a creature's feeding ground. Juno spots one of the creatures on the camera. The group is scared and huddled together in the dark cave that poses physical challenges and unknown dangers.
1) The document provides an analysis of the shots and scenes in the opening of a thriller film. It summarizes each shot's purpose in building tension, introducing characters and settings, and revealing information gradually to immerse the viewer.
2) Key shots include an introduction to the main character in a dark room, security camera footage showing another victim, and a flashback showing one character being followed unknowingly.
3) Details like lighting, costumes, placements of titles are described as important to set the ominous tone and imply danger and vulnerability without revealing all the details at once.
The document provides analysis and feedback on a student's thriller film opening sequence project. It summarizes the camera work, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and feedback received. It describes using high angle shots to show vulnerability, fast cuts to build tension, and nursery rhyme music distorted to unsettle viewers. The lighting was an issue, and feedback suggested hinting earlier at the mysterious figure watching the protagonist.
The document summarizes the film opening of "The Trap" and compares it to other horror movie openings. Key elements like lighting, props, setting, and suspense are introduced similarly to other films in the genre. Repetitive shot types of the main character build suspense and fear. A slow pace and dark lighting also build tension. The opening introduces characters and suspense effectively to draw in the audience, while not revealing too much of the plot. Differences from other openings include repetitive shots that progress the threat level and slow transitions between scenes.
Looking back on their preliminary task, the group felt they had improved in several areas for their final product. They learned to use equipment like tripods and tilt shots to improve shot quality and framing. They also planned more carefully, allocating roles, researching genre conventions, and choosing appropriate locations and costumes. Their use of editing, sound, and actors' movements was refined to better convey meaning and atmosphere for the psychological thriller genre. Overall, greater preparation, organization, and focus on technical and creative elements allowed them to produce a higher quality final product.
The document discusses how the creator of a short horror film used and challenged conventions of the genre in their film. They started by researching conventions like using an initially happy setting that deteriorates ("equilibrium") and common character and location tropes. Their film adhered to some conventions like using a wooded setting and innocently dressed protagonist but challenged conventions like using more daylight lighting. Screenshots compare scenes and characters in their film to those in established horror films. The creator also compared their film marketing materials like the poster and title sequence to real horror films to show how they used genre conventions while developing their own style.
The document provides an analysis of the titles, shots, camera techniques, and music used in a teaser trailer for the horror film "Detension" about a student trapped in detention. Key elements include:
1) The title "Detension" is meant to imply tension and plays on the word detention.
2) Shots include a panning establishing shot of the school, a close-up of a detention slip, and shots of a character walking and opening a door to build tension.
3) Music starts distorted and unsettling, gets more tense as shots intensify, and builds to a climactic ending, helping move the plot and scare the audience.
The document provides a scene-by-scene summary of a music video. It describes shots of a girl entering a car and being followed, then cuts to the lead singer lip syncing. Later scenes show the perpetrator in his car with a gun, someone editing the video footage, and feelings developing between the editor and a woman. Additional scenes take place in a theater where the footage is studied, and behind the scenes of filming the music video is also shown.
The document discusses the importance of sound in film trailers. Sound helps set mood and gives audiences a sense of the theme beyond just visuals. It conveys genre and can evoke emotions. The Rogue One trailer uses an ominous alarm sound and musical motifs to build suspense. Foley artists create tailored sound effects to match visuals, like footsteps or impacts. They have various materials and props to replicate sounds. Diegetic sounds are heard by characters, while non-diegetic sounds like music aim to create suspense for audiences.
How camera shots are used in opening sequencesRosie_16
1) Various camera shots are used in the opening sequence to create meaning and set the tone. Extreme close-ups on a character's face emphasize their emotions of fear, while establishing shots introduce the isolated, gloomy setting.
2) Close-ups focus on a character's expressions of terror as they experience something paranormal, setting up the supernatural elements. Medium shots show characters discussing strange events and long shots portray ghosts in the background.
3) High and low camera angles are employed to make characters seem vulnerable, tracking shots build tension as something seems to be following victims, and cuts between shots increase suspense. The pace and use of diegetic and non-diegetic sounds also create an ominous atmosphere.
Gabby Gordon evaluated their opening thriller sequence for a class project. Their group chose to do a psychological thriller and make it mysterious by not revealing who the antagonist chasing the protagonist is. They filmed at night using conventions like low-key lighting, quick cuts, and varied angles. Based on feedback, they added more shots to better explain what was happening.
For research, Gordon watched thriller openers like Gone Girl to understand conventions. They looked at lighting, music, shot lengths. Their sequence was inspired by a scene from No Country For Old Men, using similar lighting, color grading, and quick cuts. They debated using voiceover vs. music. The sequence fits in Todorov's theory between disruption and repair. Their
The document analyzes and summarizes key scenes and techniques in the horror film "Don't Breathe". It discusses the camerawork used in a dog fight scene, including mid shots, shot reverse shot, high angles, and close ups. It also analyzes the editing techniques like slow pace editing to build tension. It examines the mise-en-scene elements such as the setting, props, lighting, and character framing. Finally, it discusses the film's use of sound effects, music, and diegetic sounds and how the characters break or meet typical stereotypes.
The document provides an analysis of the opening sequence of the 1997 film "U Turn" directed by Oliver Stone. It includes:
- An overview of the film's genre, director, actors and plot details.
- Analysis of various technical elements of the opening sequence including camera shots, angles, movements, mise-en-scene elements, editing techniques and sound.
- Application of narrative theory concepts from scholars like Todorov, Propp, Barthes and Cameron to analyze the narrative structure, type, enigma and other elements established in the opening sequence.
- Individual contributions from four students (Judy Ibelgauptiene, Katia Martins, Leticia Silva, Noor
The document provides a pitch for a 2-minute opening sequence for a psychological thriller film called "Paralysis". The sequence will introduce the main character, a teenage girl who suffers from sleep paralysis. It will show her experiencing an episode of sleep paralysis in which she dreams an intruder is in her house. Upon waking, she will discover things have been moved, hinting someone may actually be there. The sequence aims to set up the plot and leave the audience wondering if it was just a dream or reality. Locations, characters, camerawork, editing and other cinematic techniques are discussed to effectively portray the genre.
The document provides a pitch for a 2-minute opening sequence for a psychological thriller film called "Paralysis". The sequence will introduce the main character, a teenage girl who suffers from sleep paralysis. It will show her experiencing an episode of sleep paralysis in which she dreams an intruder is in her house. Upon waking, she will discover things have been moved, hinting someone may actually be there. The sequence aims to set up the plot and leave the audience wondering if it was just a dream or reality. Locations, characters, genre conventions, and creative choices for filming and editing are discussed to bring this sequence to life convincingly.
The document analyzes the opening sequence of the film Insidious through its use of camera work, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and character representation. The opening uses techniques like tracking camera movements, slow pacing through montage editing, and ominous music to set an eerie tone and establish suspense. Iconic horror elements like a moving chair and disturbing toys are used to subtly indicate the supernatural genre. Character roles like the vulnerable boy and threatening antagonist are clearly depicted through lighting and positioning to introduce the narrative.
Babak Anvari is an award-winning British filmmaker known for his short films. This short film from 2013 depicts a strict teacher demanding his students claim 2+2=5, despite a smart boy's insistence otherwise. Through minimal dialogue and visual techniques like lighting, camera angles, and character expressions, the film creates a tense atmosphere and thought-provoking commentary on authoritarianism and independent thinking. Though a simple concept, viewers found it affecting and it won awards, with over 2.8 million YouTube views highlighting its popularity.
Thrillers tell stories of protagonists battling antagonists through suspense and excitement. They often involve plot twists and non-stop action. A psychological thriller was chosen as the sub-genre. Characteristics include jump cuts, camera angles, music to build tension, shadows, and montage editing. Thrillers are usually set in ordinary cities and suburbs and involve a protagonist restoring order against a secretly vengeful antagonist. Effective thrillers build tension through a chain of bad events culminating in a climactic resolution of justice.
The document provides an evaluation of a student's work on a horror trailer project. It discusses various aspects of creating the trailer that went well and could be improved. It notes that planning shot types and continuity between filming days is important for realism. Feedback indicated more dramatic scenes were needed to build tension. For future projects, the student learned to consider consistency, music, storyline, and market research to create a trailer that matches popular horror preferences.
The document summarizes the process of creating a film trailer. It describes selecting epic hybrid music from YouTube to suit the theme and lack of dialogue. A disclaimer title was created to indicate appropriate age. Shots of the main character walking into school from different angles and distances were added to build intrigue. Quick cuts and changing music pace increased tension as the story unfolded through shots of characters at a desk and learning medical results. The trailer was designed to leave viewers on a cliffhanger by showing characters approaching a hazardous door.
The trailer for the horror film The Conjuring reveals the plot of the movie. It shows how the Perron family moves into a new home that becomes haunted by a supernatural entity. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called in to investigate. Through dialogue, disturbing sounds and images, the trailer builds a sense of terror and mystery to draw in viewers to watch the film.
ways my media product use, develop and challenge forms and conventions of rea...ameliagowens
The media product uses several conventions of horror film openings. It introduces the protagonist briefly and includes shots of the forest location. It also features a female victim, in line with horror genre conventions. Throughout, it hints at a backstory by showing an old family photo album, another convention to establish the characters. The black, white, and red color palette as well as creepy shots and sounds work to set a suspenseful, scary tone expected of horror films and draw the audience in to continue watching.
This document provides details on the filming of multiple scenes for a thriller film. It describes various shots taken, including medium shots, close-ups, and long shots captured on tripods and handheld. Specifics are given on camera placement, lighting, use of zoom, and addition of non-diegetic music and sound effects to build tension. The shots show Dylan being kidnapped, interrogated, escaping, and hiding from his captor to set up the climax of a chase scene.
The document discusses how a student media project utilizes conventions of the thriller genre to develop the project's form. It provides examples of how the project uses conventions like low-key lighting, quick cuts, shadows, and camera angles. Specific shots that were included in the project's trailer that follow thriller conventions are described, such as a scene filmed in a park at night that keeps characters in darkness. The structure of the trailer also follows Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disruption, and resolution. Shadows and symbols were used to create suspense, and an opening prologue was included to introduce the story's urban legend in an intriguing way.
The document provides an evaluation of the opening titles for the film "Creep". It summarizes the setting, costumes, camerawork, editing, titles, and how the opening introduces the characters and establishes the genre of horror/thriller. Screenshots are included of the different locations, costumes, camera angles, and titles used in creating the opening sequence to set up the story of an obsessive stalker character chasing his victim.
Looking back on their preliminary task, the group felt they had improved in several areas for their final product. They learned to use equipment like tripods and tilt shots to improve shot quality and framing. They also planned more carefully, allocating roles, researching genre conventions, and choosing appropriate locations and costumes. Their use of editing, sound, and actors' movements was refined to better convey meaning and atmosphere for the psychological thriller genre. Overall, greater preparation, organization, and focus on technical and creative elements allowed them to produce a higher quality final product.
The document discusses how the creator of a short horror film used and challenged conventions of the genre in their film. They started by researching conventions like using an initially happy setting that deteriorates ("equilibrium") and common character and location tropes. Their film adhered to some conventions like using a wooded setting and innocently dressed protagonist but challenged conventions like using more daylight lighting. Screenshots compare scenes and characters in their film to those in established horror films. The creator also compared their film marketing materials like the poster and title sequence to real horror films to show how they used genre conventions while developing their own style.
The document provides an analysis of the titles, shots, camera techniques, and music used in a teaser trailer for the horror film "Detension" about a student trapped in detention. Key elements include:
1) The title "Detension" is meant to imply tension and plays on the word detention.
2) Shots include a panning establishing shot of the school, a close-up of a detention slip, and shots of a character walking and opening a door to build tension.
3) Music starts distorted and unsettling, gets more tense as shots intensify, and builds to a climactic ending, helping move the plot and scare the audience.
The document provides a scene-by-scene summary of a music video. It describes shots of a girl entering a car and being followed, then cuts to the lead singer lip syncing. Later scenes show the perpetrator in his car with a gun, someone editing the video footage, and feelings developing between the editor and a woman. Additional scenes take place in a theater where the footage is studied, and behind the scenes of filming the music video is also shown.
The document discusses the importance of sound in film trailers. Sound helps set mood and gives audiences a sense of the theme beyond just visuals. It conveys genre and can evoke emotions. The Rogue One trailer uses an ominous alarm sound and musical motifs to build suspense. Foley artists create tailored sound effects to match visuals, like footsteps or impacts. They have various materials and props to replicate sounds. Diegetic sounds are heard by characters, while non-diegetic sounds like music aim to create suspense for audiences.
How camera shots are used in opening sequencesRosie_16
1) Various camera shots are used in the opening sequence to create meaning and set the tone. Extreme close-ups on a character's face emphasize their emotions of fear, while establishing shots introduce the isolated, gloomy setting.
2) Close-ups focus on a character's expressions of terror as they experience something paranormal, setting up the supernatural elements. Medium shots show characters discussing strange events and long shots portray ghosts in the background.
3) High and low camera angles are employed to make characters seem vulnerable, tracking shots build tension as something seems to be following victims, and cuts between shots increase suspense. The pace and use of diegetic and non-diegetic sounds also create an ominous atmosphere.
Gabby Gordon evaluated their opening thriller sequence for a class project. Their group chose to do a psychological thriller and make it mysterious by not revealing who the antagonist chasing the protagonist is. They filmed at night using conventions like low-key lighting, quick cuts, and varied angles. Based on feedback, they added more shots to better explain what was happening.
For research, Gordon watched thriller openers like Gone Girl to understand conventions. They looked at lighting, music, shot lengths. Their sequence was inspired by a scene from No Country For Old Men, using similar lighting, color grading, and quick cuts. They debated using voiceover vs. music. The sequence fits in Todorov's theory between disruption and repair. Their
The document analyzes and summarizes key scenes and techniques in the horror film "Don't Breathe". It discusses the camerawork used in a dog fight scene, including mid shots, shot reverse shot, high angles, and close ups. It also analyzes the editing techniques like slow pace editing to build tension. It examines the mise-en-scene elements such as the setting, props, lighting, and character framing. Finally, it discusses the film's use of sound effects, music, and diegetic sounds and how the characters break or meet typical stereotypes.
The document provides an analysis of the opening sequence of the 1997 film "U Turn" directed by Oliver Stone. It includes:
- An overview of the film's genre, director, actors and plot details.
- Analysis of various technical elements of the opening sequence including camera shots, angles, movements, mise-en-scene elements, editing techniques and sound.
- Application of narrative theory concepts from scholars like Todorov, Propp, Barthes and Cameron to analyze the narrative structure, type, enigma and other elements established in the opening sequence.
- Individual contributions from four students (Judy Ibelgauptiene, Katia Martins, Leticia Silva, Noor
The document provides a pitch for a 2-minute opening sequence for a psychological thriller film called "Paralysis". The sequence will introduce the main character, a teenage girl who suffers from sleep paralysis. It will show her experiencing an episode of sleep paralysis in which she dreams an intruder is in her house. Upon waking, she will discover things have been moved, hinting someone may actually be there. The sequence aims to set up the plot and leave the audience wondering if it was just a dream or reality. Locations, characters, camerawork, editing and other cinematic techniques are discussed to effectively portray the genre.
The document provides a pitch for a 2-minute opening sequence for a psychological thriller film called "Paralysis". The sequence will introduce the main character, a teenage girl who suffers from sleep paralysis. It will show her experiencing an episode of sleep paralysis in which she dreams an intruder is in her house. Upon waking, she will discover things have been moved, hinting someone may actually be there. The sequence aims to set up the plot and leave the audience wondering if it was just a dream or reality. Locations, characters, genre conventions, and creative choices for filming and editing are discussed to bring this sequence to life convincingly.
The document analyzes the opening sequence of the film Insidious through its use of camera work, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and character representation. The opening uses techniques like tracking camera movements, slow pacing through montage editing, and ominous music to set an eerie tone and establish suspense. Iconic horror elements like a moving chair and disturbing toys are used to subtly indicate the supernatural genre. Character roles like the vulnerable boy and threatening antagonist are clearly depicted through lighting and positioning to introduce the narrative.
Babak Anvari is an award-winning British filmmaker known for his short films. This short film from 2013 depicts a strict teacher demanding his students claim 2+2=5, despite a smart boy's insistence otherwise. Through minimal dialogue and visual techniques like lighting, camera angles, and character expressions, the film creates a tense atmosphere and thought-provoking commentary on authoritarianism and independent thinking. Though a simple concept, viewers found it affecting and it won awards, with over 2.8 million YouTube views highlighting its popularity.
Thrillers tell stories of protagonists battling antagonists through suspense and excitement. They often involve plot twists and non-stop action. A psychological thriller was chosen as the sub-genre. Characteristics include jump cuts, camera angles, music to build tension, shadows, and montage editing. Thrillers are usually set in ordinary cities and suburbs and involve a protagonist restoring order against a secretly vengeful antagonist. Effective thrillers build tension through a chain of bad events culminating in a climactic resolution of justice.
The document provides an evaluation of a student's work on a horror trailer project. It discusses various aspects of creating the trailer that went well and could be improved. It notes that planning shot types and continuity between filming days is important for realism. Feedback indicated more dramatic scenes were needed to build tension. For future projects, the student learned to consider consistency, music, storyline, and market research to create a trailer that matches popular horror preferences.
The document summarizes the process of creating a film trailer. It describes selecting epic hybrid music from YouTube to suit the theme and lack of dialogue. A disclaimer title was created to indicate appropriate age. Shots of the main character walking into school from different angles and distances were added to build intrigue. Quick cuts and changing music pace increased tension as the story unfolded through shots of characters at a desk and learning medical results. The trailer was designed to leave viewers on a cliffhanger by showing characters approaching a hazardous door.
The trailer for the horror film The Conjuring reveals the plot of the movie. It shows how the Perron family moves into a new home that becomes haunted by a supernatural entity. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called in to investigate. Through dialogue, disturbing sounds and images, the trailer builds a sense of terror and mystery to draw in viewers to watch the film.
ways my media product use, develop and challenge forms and conventions of rea...ameliagowens
The media product uses several conventions of horror film openings. It introduces the protagonist briefly and includes shots of the forest location. It also features a female victim, in line with horror genre conventions. Throughout, it hints at a backstory by showing an old family photo album, another convention to establish the characters. The black, white, and red color palette as well as creepy shots and sounds work to set a suspenseful, scary tone expected of horror films and draw the audience in to continue watching.
This document provides details on the filming of multiple scenes for a thriller film. It describes various shots taken, including medium shots, close-ups, and long shots captured on tripods and handheld. Specifics are given on camera placement, lighting, use of zoom, and addition of non-diegetic music and sound effects to build tension. The shots show Dylan being kidnapped, interrogated, escaping, and hiding from his captor to set up the climax of a chase scene.
The document discusses how a student media project utilizes conventions of the thriller genre to develop the project's form. It provides examples of how the project uses conventions like low-key lighting, quick cuts, shadows, and camera angles. Specific shots that were included in the project's trailer that follow thriller conventions are described, such as a scene filmed in a park at night that keeps characters in darkness. The structure of the trailer also follows Todorov's theory of equilibrium, disruption, and resolution. Shadows and symbols were used to create suspense, and an opening prologue was included to introduce the story's urban legend in an intriguing way.
The document provides an evaluation of the opening titles for the film "Creep". It summarizes the setting, costumes, camerawork, editing, titles, and how the opening introduces the characters and establishes the genre of horror/thriller. Screenshots are included of the different locations, costumes, camera angles, and titles used in creating the opening sequence to set up the story of an obsessive stalker character chasing his victim.
The document provides an evaluation of the opening titles for the film "Creep". It summarizes the setting, costumes, camerawork, editing, titles, and how the opening introduces the characters and establishes the genre of horror/thriller. Screenshots are included of the stalker character putting up pictures, the interview scene, and the editing process. The opening sequences shows the stalker character chasing the victim, establishing him as the antagonist and her as the vulnerable protagonist.
The second day of filming went according to schedule. Scenes 1 and 3 were filmed at two different locations - the filmmaker's house and a cemetery. Scene 1 consisted of a single mid-shot establishing the domestic setting. Scene 3 included multiple shots showing a character discovering evidence in bushes, with handheld camera movements used to involve the audience. Overall the filmmaker was pleased with the productivity and quality of filming achieved through thorough pre-production planning.
The document provides an analysis of the openings of 5 similar horror films: The Conjuring, Insidious, Paranormal Activity 4, The Possession, and Ouija. It discusses how each film establishes characters, settings, and a sense of unease through their use of titles, music, camera work, lighting, costumes, and other technical elements in the opening scenes. Characteristics like dark and ominous logos, scary dolls or shadows, isolated settings, and unsettling music and editing help set the tone and imply the genre of each film from the very beginning.
The document summarizes the research and creative process behind creating a title sequence for a horror film. It discusses conventions of the horror genre discovered through analyzing the title sequence of Dawn of the Dead, including settings, lighting, camera shots, costumes, and themes. Locations around the university were used to film scenes adhering to and challenging genre conventions. Editing software was used to professionally assemble scenes with sound, transitions, and a cliffhanger ending to engage viewers and tie into the larger film.
The document discusses different film techniques used in the movie Final Destination. It describes various shot types like long shots, medium shots, and close-ups used to convey emotion and movement. It also discusses lighting techniques like high-key and low-key lighting used to set mood. Editing techniques like cuts, transitions, and visual effects are used to tell the story at a certain pace. Mise-en-scene elements like costumes, props, setting and sounds are discussed in relation to how they contribute to the horror genre of the film.
The document discusses different film techniques used in the movie Final Destination. It describes various shot types like long shots, medium shots, and close-ups and how they were used in specific scenes to convey emotion and focus on certain characters. It also covers other cinematic elements like lighting, editing, visual effects, camera movement, mise-en-scene involving costumes, props, and setting. Sound design is also summarized, including diegetic sounds, non-diegetic music, and sound bridges between scenes.
This document summarizes the film techniques used in 5 horror and thriller films: Shaun of the Dead, Insidious, The Women in Black 2, The Purge, and Dead Snow. For each film, the student analyzes elements like lighting, sound, mise-en-scene, editing, camera shots, and makeup to understand how they enhance the mood and scare audiences. Effective techniques included realistic zombie costumes and makeup, lighting used to increase fear, and point-of-view shots showing the characters' perspectives. The document evaluates how these cinematic elements were skillfully employed to immerse viewers and make the films more unsettling experiences.
In this scene from the movie Scream 2, Maureen Evans is stabbed to death by Ghostface in a crowded movie theater without anyone noticing. The scene is set during a screening of a new horror film about Ghostface. Most of the audience is wearing Ghostface costumes, disguising the identity of the real killer. As Maureen is stabbed beside a costumed audience member, no one realizes it is actually happening. She tries to flee but the audience just thinks she is acting out a scene from the movie. The lighting is low as it is a movie screening, and the killer goes undetected amid the costumes and film playing.
This scene from the movie Annabelle takes place in the dark basement of the main character Mia's new apartment building. Mia goes down to the basement alone at night, using only a flashlight. Strange noises and a flashing light increase the tension and suspense. When Mia discovers a baby carriage, a baby's cries suddenly stop, frightening her. She tries to escape in the elevator but it malfunctions, forcing her to flee through the emergency exit while unexplained sounds chase her, heightening the horror of the scene.
The document analyzes the camera work, mise-en-scene, editing, and sound design of three short horror films - "Attic Panic", "Dollface", and "Lights Out". For each film, key shots are described such as close-ups of characters' faces to convey emotion, the use of low-key lighting and cramped or cluttered sets to create an unsettling atmosphere. Editing techniques like jump cuts are highlighted as well as how diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are used to startle audiences during jump scares.
The opening scene of Halloween establishes Michael Myers as the killer by showing his point-of-view as he murders his sister on Halloween night. Several techniques are used to build atmosphere, including uneven camera work, low-key lighting, and incidental music. Michael wears a clown costume to surprise the audience and represent fear, and the scene takes place in a normal house to suggest evil can exist anywhere. By the end, Michael is unmasked and the audience sees his face, transitioning him from child to adult killer for the rest of the film.
The document analyzes the opening scene of the film "The Ring" in order to understand how it creates suspense through camera angles, editing, and sound. Key techniques discussed include the use of dark lighting, shot reverse shot, close-ups, building tension with strange sounds, and false alarms. Analyzing this film helps understand how to effectively shoot and edit a horror film.
The opening scenes of "Hide and Seek" set up conventions of the thriller genre without fully revealing the plot. A female victim is suggested through red/black colors. A male character is seen watching his family, implying he may be the killer. The title repeats in red/orange, suggesting a character has two sides. Mise-en-scene reveals potential victims through a woman's red coat and lipstick. Ethereal sounds set an ominous tone from the start. Camera shots establish a child character seen from above and a male character approaching, indicating they may play key roles.
This document provides a film analysis of "The Silence of the Lambs" through examining various shots and scenes from the movie. It analyzes how the opening uses spooky music to set an eerie tone. Key shots are discussed that establish settings, introduce main characters, show important clues, and utilize close-ups of characters. Common thriller conventions like imprisoned shots, point-of-view shots through goggles, and dimly lit underground scenes are highlighted. Overall, the document examines how various visual elements come together to effectively create suspense and move the thriller plot forward.
The trailer uses various cinematography techniques to set up stereotypical horror elements. It begins with an establishing shot of an isolated house to introduce the vulnerable main character, a woman, alone inside. Throughout, shots create a tense atmosphere, building up to a final over-the-shoulder shot implying danger for the woman. Fast editing and ominous sounds and music increase tension. Text with words like "brutal" and "revenge" provide context. Mise-en-scene includes common horror props like guns and ropes, with dim lighting adding to the spooky feel. The trailer subverts some expectations by empowering the woman at the end to attack the threatening men.
This document discusses how the media product of a film trailer for "Retribution" challenges and uses conventions of real horror film trailers and movies. It analyzes trailers for films like The Purge and Annabelle to understand typical conventions like fast pacing, action shots, and revealing plot details. The Retribution trailer incorporates conventions like mysterious masked killers instead of a single murderer. It also shoots in conventional horror locations like woods and dark rooms. While following conventions like flashbacks and disturbing shots, the trailer challenges conventions by showing someone being taken and held at gunpoint. The film poster and magazine cover also emulate conventions of typical horror marketing materials.
The document discusses the camerawork, sound, editing, and mise-en-scene techniques used in the opening sequences of horror films Scream, Blade, and Paranormal Activity. For Scream, tracking shots build tension as a character runs from a killer. Medium shots show a character's injuries. In Blade, an establishing shot shows characters dancing before a tracking shot builds more tension. Close-ups of a blood-covered face startle the audience. Paranormal Activity uses medium close-ups of objects that zoom in and out to create attention and tension.
The document discusses the camerawork, sound, editing, and mise-en-scene techniques used in the opening sequences of horror films Scream, Blade, and Paranormal Activity. For Scream, tracking shots build tension as a character runs from a killer. Medium shots show a character's injuries. In Blade, an establishing shot shows characters dancing before tension rises from a tracking shot following a girl. Close-ups of a blood-covered face scare the audience. Paranormal Activity uses medium close-ups of objects that zoom in and out to create attention and tension.
The document provides guidance for creating different media types - a trailer, poster, and magazine cover - for a horror film project. It emphasizes following genre conventions, such as using fast pacing, dark tones, and images/sounds that build tension. Continuity across the different pieces is also important, using familiar characters, scenes and design elements to maintain audience interest. Fonts, layout, and effective use of space should appeal to the target audience and follow typical conventions for each media type.
This document provides instructions for adding titles to videos. It explains that you first click "titles and text" to open the title options, then select a title style like "default title" and drag it onto the timeline. Next, you choose a font, type the text, and can adjust the size, position and color. Finally, an animation can be added to determine how the text appears or disappears on screen.
Adjusting brightness/contrast and colourMichaelaHead
To adjust brightness, contrast, and color in a video:
1. Import the video file by clicking "add media" and selecting the file from its location.
2. Click on the imported video file to highlight it, enabling editing adjustments.
3. Click "adjust" and select "lighting" to view brightness and contrast options presented in a grid and pick the best setting for the footage.
This document provides credits for a film called "The Unknown" produced by Paramount Pictures and Viacom. It lists the director, producers, writers, and main cast members who worked on the film, including Michaela Head, James Evans, Liberty Wallis, Lauren Barber, Kevin MacLeod, and others. The film is based on true events and has a release date of December 29th.
The document discusses font ideas for ancillary products related to a horror film trailer. The font styles chosen are conventional for the horror genre, being messy, bold, and black. The styles aim to match those typically seen in horror film trailers and marketing materials.
O documento parece ser um storyboard, que é um conjunto de imagens que mostram as cenas principais de um filme ou programa de TV planejado para ajudar a visualizar a sequência de eventos. O storyboard serve para planejar e organizar os detalhes da produção antes das filmagens começarem.
Ancillary production planning (magazine)MichaelaHead
This magazine article provides information about an upcoming film, including the issue number and date, masthead, headlines of other featured magazines, an image or location related to the film, the film title, a brief outline of the film's plot, and list of actors appearing in the film.
Ancillary production planning (poster)MichaelaHead
The Unknown is a film about a house or James as a demon or Sophie covered in blood that is set to be released in cinemas on October 5th. It is from the same company that produced other popular films. The film features haunting images and promises a scary story.
This document outlines the production plan and schedule for a student horror film. It details that test footage, location scouting, test shots, and casting photos will take place on September 23rd using a camera and tripod. The main locations will be outside and inside the protagonist Michaela's house. Props like blood, clocks, and religious items will be used to set a dark and scary tone. Costumes will be casual for the teenage characters and dark for the antagonist. Four teenage characters are identified - Michaela believes her house is haunted, James initially disbelieves but later attacks the others after becoming possessed, Libby secretly believes the house is haunted, and Sophie is reluctant to believe but wants to leave after seeing footage
This document provides a shot list for a horror film with 15 scenes. It describes the timing, location, and key events for each shot. The shots establish a haunted house setting and show a group of friends investigating strange occurrences. Over multiple nights, the friends experience increasingly disturbing paranormal events, including a friend going missing, objects moving on their own, crying and screaming. Their lives are put in danger as a demon pursues them throughout the house.
Michaela believes her house is haunted and convinces her three friends - James, Libby, and Sophie - to spend the weekend there to prove it. That night, James is found crying in the living room. The next day, Sophie sets up cameras throughout the house. When they review the footage, they see some suspicious activity but nothing definitive. They decide to stay longer. That night, a loud banging noise scares them. Upon reviewing more footage, they see James standing over Michaela's sleeping body. As strange events continue to occur, the friends become terrified, with some of them facing potential death.
Michaela believes her house is haunted and convinces her three friends - James, Libby, and Sophie - to spend the weekend to prove it. That night, James is found crying in the living room. The next day, Sophie sets up cameras but the footage only shows minor suspicious movements. They decide to stay longer. Doors start slamming and they review more footage showing James standing over Michaela's sleeping body. Sophie wants to leave but when they tell James what they saw, the story cuts to scenes of someone screaming, Libby found dead, Sophie crawling scared, and the group trying to escape a locked door as tension builds and one of them nears death.
The document outlines the plot points for a 2 minute trailer for a horror film about teenagers investigating a supposedly haunted house. The trailer would show the teenagers arriving at and exploring the house, capturing suspicious footage and sounds on cameras. It then flashes forward to increasingly disturbing scenes, such as one teenager standing menacingly over another as they sleep. Through cutaways the trailer builds tension and fear, culminating in a final scene showing one teenager near death.
Viacom would be a suitable company to produce and promote the film due to their previous success with horror films. As a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the film would be presented at a high level to a large audience. Viacom could also promote the film through their various subsidiaries.
The film will focus on a group of teenage friends who stay in one friend's house to prove to her that strange things happening there are not real, but strange events occur that are caught on camera. Camerawork, editing, lighting, sound, and setting will all use horror film conventions to build tension and scare the audience.
By using conventions like an everyday setting, characters the target age can relate to, changes in
The document provides feedback on various elements of a magazine, including the front cover, contents page, and a double page spread. For each element, the reviewer indicates what they like, such as the consistent and conventional house style, professional layouts, and fitting images. They also note a few minor dislikes, such as text color against an image. Overall, the reviewer would buy the magazine because the elements have a good professional style and conventional design that fits the magazine's genre.
The document discusses conducting research on the target audience for a student's magazine through questionnaires. The questionnaires found that the target audience was mainly teenagers and young adults who enjoyed indie/rock bands. This helped the student tailor the magazine's content, colors, fonts and images to appeal to this audience and be similar to other magazines like NME. Feedback from target audience helped the student further improve the front cover, contents page and double page spread to make the magazine more conventional and appealing.
The document discusses representation in a magazine cover, spread, and contents page for an indie magazine targetting youth. It aims to appeal to its target audience by using images and designs that represent qualities stereotypically associated with indie culture and youth. On the cover, a moody black and white photo of a young female reader is used to make the target audience feel represented. Colors like red, white and black symbolize courage and strength in line with the magazine's indie genre. Images of fashionably dressed young artists are meant to capture the strength and modern style of indie artists and readers.
From surveying their target audience, the author found that respondents disliked the contents page due to too much blank space and not enough information. They have since updated the contents page based on this feedback. Respondents also thought the magazine's double page spread and images were conventional in design, but suggested including more information on the contents page instead of many images. One person said they would not buy the magazine, but the author may have addressed their concerns with the updates.
The document discusses the conventions used in magazines for different target audiences. It reflects on the preliminary magazine created for students, which lacked many conventions like bright colors, bold fonts, and multiple photos. The conventions improved for the music magazine, including using red, white, and black colors; sans serif fonts; moody black and white photos; and cluttered layout with cover lines and bold masthead. Overall, following conventions for the target audience and genre helped make the second magazine more successful.
The document describes how the author used Photoshop and Microsoft Word to design the layout for an indie magazine. In Photoshop, the author removed the background from an image using the lasso tool to make it all white. In Word, the author set transparent colors on text boxes to place text over images, added a red background behind white text for visibility, created columns using multiple text boxes of the same size, and inserted pull quotes and lines using shapes. These techniques helped the author design a professional looking magazine layout.
1. Production diary:
Date: Props/equipment
used:
What was filmed: People in filming: Individual
contribution:
Tuesday 21st October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Rocking chair (prop)
Old clock (prop)
Photograph (prop)
A panning camera
movement from one
part of the room (main
location) to the other, to
show various objects
mysteriously moving by
themselves, such as
rocking chairs swinging
and a photograph falling
over.
None of the actors can
actually be seen in the
footage that was filmed,
but Libby and James did
move various objects out
of shot, to create the
effect that they were
moving on their own.
My individual
contribution to this
footage was filming the
second panning
movement of the
photograph falling over;
I also made sure the
rocking chair was
swinging before filming
took place.
I set up the location so it
was appropriate for
filming (moving away
unrelated props)
Tuesday 28th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Door (prop)
A mid shot was filmed of
the door slamming. This
was made to look like
the door was slamming
on its own, thus creating
a conventional scary
effect.
Once again, none of the
actors could be seen in
this footage as the scene
was to show mysterious
things going on within
the house, therefore we
made the door look like
My individual
contribution to this
footage was filming the
scene. I filmed this
several times to make
sure that the end result
was conventional. I also
2. it was slamming on its
own. However, James
was stood behind the
door out of shot to slam
it shut.
had the assistance of
Libby to help, with both
of us deciding on
conventional camera
shots and effects.
Tuesday 28th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Make-up to make the
character look
possessed/in distress.
A mid shot/high angle
was filmed of James’
character shaking
nervously in the corner.
This scene was a flash
forward to show the
audience that something
is going to change.
The only person that
could be seen in this shot
was James, this was so
he looked vulnerable and
distressed thus hinting
to the target audience
that something bad is
going to happen within
the film.
My individual
contribution to this
scene was setting up the
area to make sure it was
safe. I also made the
room have a use of low
key lighting.
Tuesday 28th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
A mid shot/close-up of
Libby’s character was
filmed for this footage,
this showed her
screaming at something
that cannot be seen,
therefore foreshadowing
and suggesting that
there is a demon
presence around her.
The only person seen
within this footage was
Libby. This is because
she is supposed to be on
her own in a room,
perhaps hiding from the
‘demon’, and therefore
shows the target
audience her
vulnerability (which is
conventional)
My individual
contribution to this
scene was simply setting
up the location so it
looked appropriate, I
also provided ideas on
how the footage should
be shot (camera angles,
lighting, composition…)
3. Tuesday 28th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Blanket (prop)
This footage was of
Michaela’s and James’
characters. It showed
Michaela asleep in a
wide shot at night time
with James then
entering the room and
standing in a still
position watching her.
This suggests that he has
now become possessed
and Michaela may be a
future potential target
within the film.
The actors within this
scene were Michaela and
James. Michaela is the
main protagonist within
the film and James is the
antagonist. This is
contrasting between the
two characters and
shows that Michaela is
the most vulnerable
within the scene, which
is conventionally found
in horror films.
My only individual
contribution to this
footage was acting in the
scene.
Tuesday 28th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
The scene was a mid
shot/close-up of
Michaela’s character
screaming whilst sat
huddled up in her room.
This helps to tell the
target audience that
perhaps her house is
haunted and she has
now seen a
demon/demon activity.
The only personnel that
could be seen within this
footage was Michaela,
this was done because it
implies that the
character is scared and
lonely (further conveyed
through her screaming).
My individual
contribution to this
footage was acting in the
scene. I also helped to
set up the location such
as the low key lighting
and camera position.
4. Tuesday 28th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Door (prop)
Door handle (prop)
This footage was of two
short takes that would
be put together to make
one scene. This was of
Michaela’s character
trying but failing to get
out of the house (Shown
through banging and
shaking the door), and
the other short take was
filmed from the other
side of the door to show
the door handle rattling,
creating a scare factor
for the target audience.
The first short take
shown within this scene
only had Michaela in it,
this is because she is
seen to be the last
surviving character and
is trying to get out of the
house (showing isolation
and fear, which is
conventional). The other
short take did not
feature any of the actors
but was instead a
recording of the door
from the other side,
showing the door handle
rattling but failing to
open.
My individual
contribution to this
footage was acting in the
first short take whilst
also deciding the
composition of the shot.
I also helped to set up
the scene to make it look
conventional and
appealing.
Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Two panning
movements of the
setting to show that
nothing within the
house was moving or
haunted.
None of the actors were
in this scene as it was
just footage of the setting
that was being filmed.
My individual
contribution to this
piece of footage was the
panning movement to
show the setting. I also
made the room have a
use of low key lighting
by closing the curtains
and setting the scene up.
5. Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Camera (prop)
A wide shot was used for
this scene to show
Lauren’s character
setting up one of the
cameras one the window
sill that the group of
friends used to record
the any haunted activity
in Michaela’s house.
Lauren was the only
person shown in this
footage. She was shown
to be setting up the
cameras around the
room to capture any
demonic/haunted
activity. (This is often
conventional for found
footage/paranormal
horror films)
My individual
contribution to this
footage was helping to
direct the scene, in the
sense of camera position
and acting.
Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Camera (prop)
A wide shot was used for
this scene to show
Lauren’s character
setting up one of the
cameras one the
television that the group
of friends used to record
the any haunted activity
in Michaela’s house.
Lauren was the only
person shown in this
footage. She was shown
to be setting up the
cameras around the
room to capture any
demonic/haunted
activity. (This is often
conventional for found
footage/paranormal
horror films)
My individual
contribution to this
footage was helping to
direct the scene, in the
sense of camera position
and acting. I also helped
to set up the setting to
look suitable and
appealing.
Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Laptop (prop)
An over the shoulder
shot and then a wide
shot was used for this
footage. The scene
showed the whole group
All four of the actors
could be seen in this
scene, which shows that
they had come together
as a group and nothing
My only individual
contribution to this
scene was the acting.
6. of friends watching the
footage that they had
recorded the night
before to see whether
any strange happened or
not. (in this footage
nothing did happen)
horrifying or distressing
had happened to anyone
yet.
Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Laptop (prop)
An over the shoulder
shot and then a wide
shot was used for this
footage. The scene
showed the whole group
of friends watching the
footage that they had
recorded the night
before to see whether
any strange happened or
not. (in this footage
mysterious things did
happen)
Lauren, Libby and
Michaela were the main
actors within this scene
with James walking in
later asking what had
happened on the footage
(the group saw things
moving and James
watching Michaela
whilst she slept) this
tells the target audience
that James is now singled
out from the group and
has taken the form of the
antagonist although he
does not know this
himself.
My individual
contribution to this
scene was acting and
also helping to direct
and set up the location,
such as low key lighting
and camera positioning.
7. Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Stairs/rail (prop)
Make-up to make the
character look possessed
A wide shot was used for
this scene to show
Lauren’s character
running down the stairs
whilst James’ character
was stood behind her at
the top of the stairs
looking over her (he has
now become possessed)
as Lauren’s character is
running away the gets
closer to the camera to
show her fear and
vulnerability.
The two actors within
this footage was James,
as the antagonist, and
Lauren as the
protagonist. This shows
a conventional contrast
between the characters
and implies that James’
character is the one with
dominance and strength
within this scene.
My individual
contribution to this
footage was recording
the scene and directing. I
decided on the use of
low key lighting with a
small light at the very
top of the stairs and the
composition of the
scene.
Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Make-up to make the
character look possessed
Make-up to show that
the character is
dead/had been in
distress
This scene was a wide
shot/tilt and showed
Libby’s character to be
dead on the floor with
James’ character
standing over her,
suggesting that he is the
one that killed her due
to him becoming
possessed by the demon
presence in Michaela’s
house.
Libby and James were
the two people that were
acting within this scene.
This was to show the
conventional contrast
between the protagonist
and antagonist whilst
also hinting towards the
fact that James’ character
had caused harm to
Libby’s.
My individual
contribution to this
footage was recording
the scene and directing
with some guidance
from Libby and Sophie.
8. Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Phone (prop)
Make-up to make the
character look possessed
A mid shot/wide shot
was used for this footage
to show a phone ringing
in the house. Michaela’s
character goes to slowly
answer to phone
(showing she’s the last
surviving protagonist)
James’ character then
suddenly appears and
grabs her by the
shoulder, thus
foreshadowing to future
events.
The main actor shown
within this film was
Michaela as she went to
answer the film and ask
in worry what’s
happening to everyone.
James later on appears in
this scene too, still
controlled by the demon
and is seen grabbing
Michaela.
My individual
contribution to this
scene was the acting.
Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Make-up to show that
the character is in
distress and close to
death
This scene was a close-up
on Lauren’s character
to express her
vulnerability due to the
fact that she is very close
to death, this is
conventional for horror
films and suggests that
James’ demonic control
has played a part in this.
Lauren is the only
person to be shown in
this scene as she is very
close to death and
therefore in a
distressed/isolated
position. The fact that
she is also on her own
shows the target
audience that she has
been left for dead.
(presumably by James’
character)
My individual
contribution to this
scene was making sure
that the lighting and
camera angle used was
conventional.
9. Wednesday 29th October
2014
Camera to film
Tripod
Make-up to make the
character look possessed
This footage was a short
take of a close-up on
James’s character to
show he was possessed
and a dominant
character within the film
compared to all of the
other characters (who
are now dead or trying
to escape) this is
conventional for a
horror film.
James is the only actor
that can be seen in this
piece of footage. He is
seen to be covered in
dark make-up and pale
skin which shows that he
is possessed and has
become a dangerous
character.
My individual
contribution to this
scene was setting up the
location so it was
appropriate
Wednesday 12th
November 2014
Camera to film
Tripod
This scene was a wide
shot of all the characters
walking home,
discussing the idea that
Michaela’s house may
possibly be haunted. The
scene ends in the group
deciding to stay round
Michaela’s house for the
weekend to see whether
anything does actually
happen.
All four actors can be
seen within this footage
as it is the first scene
that shows them all
within the trailer.
(therefore before
anything dangerous
happens to any of them)
My individual
contribution to this
scene was the acting.
Wednesday 12th
November 2014
Camera to film
Tripod
An establishing shot and
panning movement was
used for this footage for
the opening scene
within the trailer. This is
No one was shown
within this footage as it
was an establishing shot
of the location for the
film.
My individual
contribution to this
scene was helping to
direct to ensure that we
all chose a conventional
10. to show the main
location for the film and
set the story for the
target audience.
location and camera
work.
Wednesday 29th October – I took pictures for both of my ancillary products on this day because all of the actors were already dressed
conventionally with make-up used so they would look either possessed or in danger. Once I had taken these pictures I decided on which
would be best for my poster (I decided on Lauren’s character covered in blood as this offers continuity between the trailer a nd the
poster) and an image of James’ character as the antagonist for my magazine cover.
Monday 10th November – I began to make my poster, editing my image to make it look more conventional for the horror genre (a black
and white effect with a slight ‘fuzzy’ detail to it, relating to the found footage/home recording effect of my production). I then found
fonts that I wanted to use on my poster, from previous planning and audience research, and added this in appropriately to my poster.
Wednesday 12th November – I began to edit my footage in preparation for my final production, this including cutting out any extra
scenes that I did not need/feel were conventional for the horror genre, and cropping clips to make them an appropriate length for
production for my trailer. I also carried on with the production of my film poster, creating a conventional layout and adding in all of the
extra details such as release date and billing block.
Friday 14th November – I finished the production of my trailer, adding in various transition and titles and now just need to add in the
music at a later date when I have decided on the most conventional sound track that could be used.
Tuesday 18th November – I began the production of my magazine cover, creating a name for my magazine (I decided on ‘EXTREME’ as I
feel like this is conventional for the horror genre but also acceptable for the form of a normal/film magazine). I also edited my image to
make it look more conventional for the genre and form.
11. Wednesday 19th November – I finished the production of my poster, adding final details to make it look more conventional, of form and
genre, and appealing to my target audience. I also finished production of my magazine cover, adding in cover lines and extra deta ils such
as price, date, and the main cover story.
Friday 21st November – James made our studio logo that will be used to create our brand identity and continuity between the
productions products. Throughout this process me and Libby offered ideas on what would look conventional and professional.