Shot list

In our film we will be using a lot of different types of shots. When the characters are speaking to each other we will be using shot reverse shot, we will use this shot because it will show the characters reaction and facial expression to the audience. Also we could you an over the shoulder shot when they are talking to each other. Another shot we will use in the long shot to show the campers as they walk through the woods with all the camping equipment this will enable the audience to see the woods clearly and will hint that something dramatic will take place there. We can also use the over the shoulder shot when the person following them is looking at them from behind, this would build up tension and create an enigma code as the audience will want to know what the man will do to the protagonist. the close up shot will be used to show the facial expressions of the characters when they are scared this is a typical convention of a horror film that the audience will recognise. we will also use a high angle shot when the characters are walking through the woods this would show that they are vulnerable.

Mood Board

                                                                     

                                                                                                       

                                                                        

The pictures of the woods and the dark forest symbolise the setting and time of day we are planning to shoot our film.  The pile of sticks will be used in our film as props they could be used as a weapon or tool in situations such as building a camp fire or the initial counter with the villain. The station is relevant as this is where the characters will get off the train to go camping. The camping equipment is what the characters will be taking with them on the camping trip.

Props for our film

We are going to need to use camping equipment for our props, as this will be a main part of our short film. We are using this to set up a camp site and be attacked by a mental person from our school that we barely speak to. We will need these items to set the settings as we will be in a woods at night or at dusk. The tent is used to show where the characters will stay, this is a typical prop which horror films use in these kind of films. The audience will be able to relate to the camping equipment as teenagers often go camping, also tension can be created through the camp scene as the teenagers are vulnerable to their surroundings in the environments.

Research and Planning Targets

You need to be aiming to achieve a band four in this task - which equates to more than 16 marks out of 20. At the moment there is a lot more independent work needed to be done to achieve the grade you are capable of - so push yourself! Analyse the techinical elements of the following film openings and revist my emails to extend your work this term. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCTgUq6hzUk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOLgGA-Yqc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xPYHygck6o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OYBEquZ_j0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLeix0ZYSCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JfS90u-1g8 In your planning for your film, which needs to have been planned and filmed by the end of term, make sure you are evidencing every stage in detail. Delegate responsibilities to manage your time. G321 needs to be your priority between now and the end of term and there needs to be a real focus from now for you, and for your group.

Targets

Prop and Costume Research - are these elements stereotypical of the horror genre? Will the audience relate to the costume and recognise the characters? Will the audience relate to the props and understand how they might symbolise events in the narrative?

Shot List - the camera shots and angles you will use to shoot your narrative

Moodboard - images of your props, costume, symbols in your narrative that reflects your opening

Characters.

The different characters and age groups we will be using will be 16+ as this is the age of general teenagers and they can relate to the characters due to the same age. There will be mainly only boys as we don't know what girl would get involved in our film, we don't have a girl in our group this is also why. There would be two people camping out and one filming, whilst a weird man (one of us) is lurking in the woods. The guy lurking in the woods will be in dark clothing creeping around barely visible to the camera. The two campers can be in normal clothing doing as they wish. The audience will relate the characters by either being the same age, which would make them be able to relate. The costume and props which will be used for the characters will have will be hooded clothing (dark) for the guy creeping in the woods so this hides his identity. The props needed in this film will be camping equipment due to the two people acting out setting up camp to stay the night.

Settings

The location for our opening 2 minutes will be Ashtead Common because it is an open space where the group of teenagers could camp. There is also a wooded area where the villain could hide away. It would be a recognisable setting to the audience as it follows the conventions of the horror genre. There will be diegetic sounds in the common such as the wind, trees rustling and birds which will provide an eerie atmosphere which can create tension in our opening 2 minute film. The mise-en-scene will feature an open space with camping equipment and the teenagers in a group hanging out; the lighting will be created by the sun setting and torches used by the characters. Also the mise-en-scene will feature the teenagers walking and looking amongst the forest and trees trying to find the missing person. Ashtead common is an ideal setting for this as it has a mixture of open spaces and wooded areas. we need to be careful when filming the scenes as we want to create an eerie atmosphere but we need enough lighting to see the action and the characters. Therefore we need to ensure that we film during dusk so that we get enough natural sunlight.