Location Notes

2. For my AS level film studies coursework, I will be doing a location
report based on my textual analysis which was analysing a horror of
two films which were The Woman in Black and Fright Night in which
I have explored fear and isolation and will be doing the same in my
location report.

3. For my first scene I will use this location showing my two protagonists walking out of school
and having a conversation. To do this I will use a DSLR camera because it has a higher
resolution, better quality and a great flexibility. When filming I am going to be using different
cinematography angles/shots such as close up shots showing every detail of the characters
expression, a medium shot showing the surroundings of the characters allowing the
audience to identify where they are. While the girls are having a conversation I aim to use a
shot reverse shot showing dialogue and expressions of what is being said. Also using a low
angle shot on one of the protagonists called Anna who is shown to be confident and upfront
showing her authority and power over Wendy who is the other protagonist, shown to be
vulnerable and weak, this will done through a high angle shot. Lastly I will be using score
music which will be calm as dialogue is going on between both characters.

4. Following up from the first scene, this pathway is directly outside Oaks Park High School allowing
the characters to take a left turn towards the pathway. I will use a shot reverse shot showing the
conversation between the two characters allowing the audience to understand what is going on and
what is being said. Also and an establishing shot showing the setting of the scene following up from
the school gates. I will then use close up shots showing the expression on both characters however
I will mainly be focusing on Wendy’s expression as she is the one who is negative about this whole
idea of taking a short cut but Anna is adamant that she is right and knows what she is doing. For
sound I will use a slow build up on non – diegetic music which will be used to create slight tension
for the audience allowing them to think about what could happen.

5. Here is where both characters come to a two way pathway Anna Is unsure of what pathway she
takes. Eventually she takes a decision on what pathway to take. This will allow the audience to
undermine Anna’s decision. For cinematography I will use a long shot which will lead them up to
the middle of this two way showing Wendy thinking about this decision however Wendy still head
high still showing she knows the way. Whereas Wendy who was against this idea from the start
is more frustrated at the fact she is in the middle of nowhere. I will show Wendy’s facial reaction
through an extreme close up showing fear and isolation allowing the audience to see the themes
being explored. A shot reverse shot showing a disagreement happening between the two
characters and lastly fast paced non – diegetic music which will contrast the dialogue and having
an intense build up having an impact on the audience. The pathway looks to be a dead end
however Anna drags Wendy unwillingly which will show through a medium wide shot showing
allowing the audience to see the power Anna has over Wendy.

6. This derelict horse stable has a horror look to it which will allow the audience to
recognise that something is likely to happen to both characters as it looks nothing like a
short cut. For cinematography I aim to use a quick mid shot showing the girls walking
around in confusion as they have no idea where they are. Non-diegetic music will be
added on which will be fast paced music and rapid breathing of the protagonist. Wendy
will be portrayed as scared, which links in with the themes of isolation and fear being
explored. The lighting for this scene will be low key connoting to the audience that
something is about to happen also creating tension throughout. Same again creating an
enigma, this will keep the audience interested in what is going to happen to both girls.
When Anna goes to check further I will get close ups of her expression showing the
audience that she is becoming tense and the confidence she had, has now gone which
will connote to the audience that Anna is now scared and frustrated. Alongside Wendy
who is waiting patiently for her to return is isolated and scared without her friend by her
side I will show this through a close up. The close ups will connote to the audience that
something is going to happen due to the sound having a more tensed effect , enabling
the audience to also feel sympathetic for the both protagonists.