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1. The lowkeylightingIchose to use for the veryfirstestablishingshot
whichbeingsthe openingsequence,suggeststoaudiencesthe genre of
the forthcomingfilm –horror. Thisisbecause lowkeylightinglike such,
isa typical conventionusedcommonly withinhorror/thrillermovies.The
establishingshotusedallowsforviewerstofamiliarise themselveswith
the location,a trainstation. Atfirstviewerswillmostlikelybe unableto
pointoutthe protagonist – Cindy,thisisbecause duringthe time of
filmingpeople were leavingthe trainstation,therefore inincludingthis
withinthe footage itaddedtothe realismandnaturalisticdepictionwe
were tryingtoestablish.
In thisshotCindyisonlyvisible forafewsecondsandthenas viewersall
yousee isthe stepsshe makeswalkingupthe stairs.Hence,the
audience are still unable tosee Cindyclearlyandstill can’tcomprehend
whatshe lookslike.The slow stepsCindymakesenforces thisideaof
mysteryand enablesthe developmentoftensionandsuspense within
the opening. The lowkeylightingalsoemphasisesthe shadowscreated
by Cindy,givingthissenseof loneliness.Additionally,the ideathatCindy
issteppinguptowardssomethingsuggeststhatshe ismovingupinlife,
away fromwhatbad experiencesshe haspreviouslyhadandgettingon
withherlife.
This is the first show where the audience can see Cindy – the protagonist, in
her entirety, however still not very clearly. Thus viewers cannot still grasp
her facial expressions or features. Here Cindy is walking towards the
camera, hence coming closer to the audience, with this the viewers begin to
develop this initial relationship between watcher and character, as if in the
film with Cindy herself, therefore slowly building this sympathy that they
will soon feel more within the oncoming film. The high key lighting
projected from the street light behind emphasises the shadows createdby
Cindy’s figure thus suggesting this idea that something is constantly ‘on her
back’ and this something will never leave her.
Here Cindyisshownwalkingdown the stairsontothe platform,head
down,hoodup andearphonesin. The variousshadesof different
lightingprojectedfromthe lampsinthe trainstationgive diversityto
thisshotand hence makesthe locationlookforintricate ratherthanjust
a plaintrainstation.Additionally,fromthisangle we are still unableto
see Cindy’sface andonlythisdarkfigure.The wayin whichCindyisonly
seenasthis darkfigure at firstimpliesshe hasbeenthroughan
extremelydark,frightening,hardtime andstill holdsthese horrible
emotionswithinher.
Shotno – 1
Camerashot – Establishingshot
Time – 0/12
Shotno – 2
Camerashot – High angle shot
Time – 25/37
Shotno – 3
Camerashot – Long shot/Midshot
Time –47/59
Shotno – 4
Camerashot – Low angle shot
Time –59/1:07
STORYBOARD – THE FAMILY
Own footage
2. Thisshot wasfilmedfromthe opposite platform,givingsome distance
betweencameraandCindy.Inusingthislongshotitsubtletyhintsatthe
audience thatthere isstill alongway to gofor Cindyin recoveringin
whateverhashappenedtoher – whichisstill unknowntothe audience
as of yet. The majorityof thisshotis dark,denotingthe obvioustime
settingbeingthe eveningandthuspromotingthe typical viewson
what’smostdangeroushappensatnight.The non-diegeticvoiceovers
create panic andimmerse thisanxiousandedgyandatmosphere.
Here is shotof Cindywaitingtocatch hertrain.Thismid shotshows
Cindywaitingpatientlywithherhoodupandon herphone,merely
oblivioustowhat’s happeningaroundher.Thisgivesviewersthe
impressionthatshe isonherown,alone,caringfor herself. Cindy’sbody
language isratherwithdrawnandthe fact she has herhands inher
pocketimpliesthatshe isaquiet,cautiouscharacter.Cindyispositioned
uprightsuggestinghow vigilantshe isandisreadyfor the worstat all
times.The factshe isupright,holdingthis vertical andstrongposture
indicateslittlecomfortandsecurityinbeingthere alone.
Thisshot includesCindywalkingonto the train,howeveronlyshowing
the stepsshe makesontothe train. The voice of CharlesMansonfollows
Cindywhilstwalkingthroughthe trainstationandonher train;this
couldpromote the ideathatshe will neverforgetwhathashappenedto
herand that she is completely‘scarred’forlife. The littlecolourin
almostall of the openingshotsconnotesCindy’straumaticlife,andthat
herlife isfar from‘colourful.’Additionally,how disheartenedshe isafter
experiencingwhatshe has.Dark colourlikesgreyandblack,whichwe
have excessivelyusedwithinthe opening sequence,are associatedwith
dispiritedemotionssuchassadness.
Thisshot ismade up of 4 still images,showingCindywalkingtowards
herseat on the train.The CCTV effectwe have triedtocreate givesthis
sense of someone/somethingwatchingher. Hence the blackandwhite
coloursdenote thisCCTV ideabecause commonlyinCCTV footage itI
blackand white ratherthancoloured. The emptinessof the carriage
impliesCindyistravellingata reasonablyquiettime,possiblyalso
suggestinghowshe choosestotravel atsuch a time because she prefers
lesssocial interactionwithotherpeopleandfeelsmore comfortableon
herown.
Shotno – 5
Camerashot – Long shot
Time –1:07/1:15
Shotno – 6
Camerashot – Mid shot
Time –1:20/1:29
Shotno – 7
Camerashot – Wide shot
Time –1:30/1:33
Shotno – 8
Camerashot – High angle shot
Time –1:34/1:38
3. All lighting used within the shots that make up the first two minutes of my opening
sequence to my filmis low key. This is because low key lighting is such a common
convention used intensely within similar genre films and in order for my film to fit in
with the current industry of horror/thriller films I wanted to ensure that my opening
possessed these typical successful conventions. The use of low key lighting gives the
audience a sense of mystery as well as preparing them for the forthcoming dramatic
and scary narrative. Such low key lighting is emphasised due to the time in which I
chose to film the footage for my opening sequence, hence in the evening, just past
rush hour. Most horror movies are associated with this idea that what’s most
frightening and dangerous happens at night, this is because at night your visibility is
lessened thus encouraging this concept of the unknown and hidden dangers.
Growing up people are constantly told to be careful at night, make sure they are not
alone and at all times make sure they are able to contact someone if in trouble, and
with this I have chosen to play on this idea for the introduction of my film.
The simple style of shots I have chosen to incorporate within these first two minutes
enable smooth transitions and allow for an easy, aesthetically pleasing watch.
Additionally I chose not to try and squeeze in as many shots as I could in order to not
overcomplicate the opening sequence and ensure that it looked clean cut and
professional overall.
The slightly poor quality of footage we have incorporated within this opening we
chose to use on purpose, this is because it suited nicely the genre of our film –
horror. With this in mind, it enforced this idea that within our narrative not
everything is explainable or likewise known or visible.
The non-diegetic voiceovers coming from a variety of news reporters bridge over the
different shots. I chose to do this so that it would give this sense of frustration and
that something will forever be a burden on Cindy’s life and that she will have to work
very hard in order to overcome what has happened to both her and her family.
Additionally, the sound bridges promote this idea that all of this is going on within
Cindy’s head and its proving hard for her to get rid of, thus indicating the upset,
panic and hindrance she is feeling. The asynchronous sound over the shots also
ensure that there is other sound that just the backing music, adding depth to the
opening and encouraging the audience to listen to the voiceovers and slowly start to
put together these puzzle pieces almost and figure out what had actually happened
to Cindy.
Shotno – 9
Camerashot – Mid shot
Time –1:50/1:54
This shot is the very first time that the audience actually see Cindy in
adequate lighting and are able to make out her features and expression. By
looking at Cindy’s body languageand the slouched way in which she is
sitting viewers can assume that this journey is a regular thing for Cindy and
that she is used to being alone and looking after herself. By Cindy putting
her feet up on the opposite seats could implicate that she wants no one
sitting near her, again reinforcing this idea that she is cautious of those
around her and is prepared for anything. Moreover, by both listening to
music and being on her phone it could imply that she wishes to block out
reality and start over and ignore all of the bad that has happened to her.
