editing

sue to filming problems and the fact we could not move the shutters quicker enoguh for the shutter shot this therefore meant there was regular stops while filming this therefore meant that the quicker and snappy shot took a long time which spoilt the timing setup and also the mise en scene element with the set as it was meant to display a shutter falling very fast

as it would not have been worth trying to go back to the farm to redo the shot we tried to find a local shutter we could use these ideas varied from a local shops shutters this idea was not possible as we couldn't get behind the shot and therefore we couldn't use it as there would have been a tinge from the glass

we also contemplated using a shutter in the school but we could not use this until then end of the week which would mean little time for editing and could drastically effect the over all visual effect of the piece we could also not rely on the weather as on the day of the filming at the farm it was a nice sunny day where on Friday it was over cast and rain was predicted

so me and Adrian decided to simple cut the bad bits out of the shot therefore the background would simple not charge there would be a small change in the light of the shot due to the cameras balacing system

Meeting 16

Meeting 16, 9/3/09

All present

today we plan to get footage of the shutters closing as when we filmed this at the farm it was too jolty and when sped up it did not close evenly enough.

Outcome:
We could not get access to the shutters as we could not find the key to open them we will plan to get these shots next time.

Monday 9/3/09

Today we went to go film some of the shots that we had problems with, so now we have the footage of the car stereo being turned up as last time it was too blurry. We would have redone the shot of the shutters but we could not get access to the shutters so that will have to be done later, when we film the antagonist.

filming two 2/3/09

yesterday we went to a farm about half a hour away from school we did this as we felt that location was important and that if we didnt have theright setting it would spoil the mise en scen elements of a abandoned farm the second thing that made this a good option is beacsue it is in a small hamlet with no close main roads around it to cause to much backgorund noise this also meens that we can keep some of the wind etc

along side with this the location was good as there were lots of lighting features and other adjustable feaatures like shutters and large swing doors these are good as due to the editing features we can use these to our advantage theree is also a privtae road leading up the the farm so we can do alot of shots down there as it will not be busy and distuberd by other cars and the general public

filming one 28/2/09

today we went to a public byway about quarter of a mile away from the school to do some shots of a car moving down a road and to some shots from insdie the car where the only thing that the viewer could see would be the interier of the car and the road this worked in theory as many roads look the same when traveling at speed

but there was a probelm when the road turned out to be very bmpby and to have alot of pot holes this therefore directly effected the filming due to the fact that the camera could not be held steady within the car so the shots was ti jittery to use as it would have made the audience feel ill and unsteady ina apart of the film that isnt ment to have that effect

Meeting 15

Meeting 15 24-2-09
All Present

Today we plan to put our footage onto the computer (from yesterday) and have a look at it.
We need to make sure the lighting conditions were suitable, and the shots were properly framed.

Outcome:
A lot of what we filmed is not useable, its either badly lit or has crew members in the shot.
The shot where its pointing at the road the shot is too shaky. (over the sholder)

These will have to be reshot.

Meeting 14

Meeting 14 23-2-09
All Present

Today we plan to go film the first 4 – 6 shots from our storyboards.

Meeting 11/12

11
All Present

Starting doing story boards.
Started Prelimary scores

12
All Present

Continuing Story Boards
Showed preliminay scores to rest of group (provided by emiel)

Final Plot Plot

Male character, the man is quite well dressed, as if he is from the city, and is a paper pusher, and doesnt do too well around the farm. shows up at barn 0ut of petrol. (gas canister)
After looking for people, he susses noone is there, and then begins to have flashbacks. These flashbacks are of an experience he has forgotten about. The flashbacks are of children screaming, and shocking stuff, whilst looking at a room.
A shutter, which he walked through shuts on him, and traps him in the barn, he must now get out.
As he explores the area as a way to escape. Credits roll.

This plot challenges conventions, because a male character, is out of his depth, and very scared, which is usually portrayed by a female character.
One actor throughout sequence, however you are aware of a antagonist. This is created by a negative atmostphere

Meeting 10

Meeting 10 – 09/01/09
All Present

Divy up jobs for storyboarding.

Sam Costumes
Adrian photos – story boarding
Emeil sounds – creating music 1 min approximately
Karen lighting – further research

costume

the ideas i have had for the person that arrives at the farm is a very "city" look this comprises of such thing as suit trousers  from the upper-body he could be wearing a light or bright colour shirt this once again shows that the person is not there to work or for a specific reason exept that he is there looking for some help after a problem he has encountered at a earlier time the suit also adds to the image of the protagonist as people are more willing to trust a person in a suit and form a easier relationship with them  

for the antagonist i believe the person should be wearing jeans which have a very worn effect as-well as this they will be wearing quite a dull polo-shirt and for footwear they can wear some thing like boots or wellies this is to how they work and this can be justified by the fact the clothes are all very practical and each have a purpose

Meeting 9

Meeting 9 – 30/1/09
All Present

Lighting and Sound

Sound - Why?

Atmosphere – Sound fx, voice overs, soundtrack, tone of voice.
Realism – Diegetic, Movement, Use of equipment, Mise-en-scene
Dialogue – Clarity (directing and recording) External mic/camera mic

Our Plan

• Any dialogue between multiple characters, would be better for an external mic
• Personal speaking would be good as overdubbing, to get a close up sound, as well as any flashback speaking, since that would sound better if isolated and in your face.


Lighting – Plan

• Any outdoor shots we will be key and fill lighting by a tractor and or a teleporter. They have huge lights, which would be good for lighting people correctly.
• Indoor shots, (eg broken barn) would be low key lighting, will be lit by workman lights out of frame, to create the illusion, all light is natural coming through the cracks, and open doors.

yet another idea

my next idea is based around the "day in the life of someone idea" from this we could have only one character therefore making us more able to focus on our creative sides

the person could be lost in a wood one a walk he does every day but instead of following Hess normal route he goes a different way which would have a catastrophic change on the end result as the new path leads him to a dark gloomy wood instead of hes normal happy walk

meeting 8

Meeting 8 28-1-09
All Present

Tasks since last
ï Sam researched thrillers that have been released in the past year. And is analyzing the results.
ï JCB health and safety.
ï Discussed possible shots.


Character Motifs
Protagonist
Antagonist

Meetings 6/7

Meeting 6

Wrote analysis’s of films onto blog
Created own plot ideas

Meeting 7

Updated the blog logo (Adrian’s Photoshop Skills)
Discussed ideas
Pulled together those ideas and evaluated on feasibility.

a second idea

my next idea involves using a large high rise building in a heavily populated area this could be used to base a crime thriller with the use of this we could utilize the these high building to use lots of high angle shots and simply over dub the sound to make it look and sound realistic

the idea is someone steal something form a shop and then the shop keeper proceeds to hurt them and leave them for dead will relate slightly to the parable of the good samaritan

Ideas For A Good Thriller

One of the idea I think would be effective is the use of a constant beet in the back ground which leads from the title pages to the beginning sequence I like this because not only linking the sections together it add a sequence of atmosphere based on what the music is for example if it is a slow piece of music it will add a more sinister mood to the next sequence where if it a loud fast passed song it will make it a more energetic sequence as if something is about to happen

Secondly where a wide open scene is used I believe this adds a certain atmosphere as nothing can happen which when something does unsettles the audience as it makes them feel unsettled and nervous about the forth coming sequence as it means the film –clip is very unpredictable

The used of loud one of noses I believe works well as well for example gun shots or falling objects this is no0nce again because it is very unsettling and if followed by a silence very effective when trying to introduce a scene as it makes the audience have a sudden period of excitement followed by a sudden period of silence makes the audiences adrenalin start o pump which is one of the main aims of a thriller

The use of low angle shots and high angle shots are all very effective as it makes the audience feel that they are in control and dominating the subject or with a low angle shot that they are being dominated and being used by the films character or object

Also using very simple clothing and simple stereotypes I believe is effective

davinci code

the divinchi code is historical thriller which tries to tackle some of the issue of plot motives the film incorporates most of these each will be described below

it starts with a scene where one man is trying to get information out what appears to be a museum curator who later gets shot since this is at the beginning of the film this sets a very fasted pace or the rest of the film this therefore makes the Adrenalin of the viewers start to pump therefore meeting yet another aim of the thriller film genre

the use of the mix of genres helps to create a more mass appeal which the end result would mean more people Will be willing to watch is as it would appeal to more audiences which will also help boost the budgets and the chance of the film beginning a bigger success but it does have its draw back which one obvious one is advertising as this mean that they need to target more than one sector and of course the different groups of people would have different demographics and pychograpics

the use of the atmospheric change work effectively as it goes form the violent shooting scene described above to a quite chilled scene where a new character is introduced to the film

both scene has a very real sense of fear portrayed to the audiences

over all i think is a very good range of skill and options available to use though the use of the ideas portrayed in this film

the use of editing has been used to its full extent within this clip for example it goes from a country manor house /museum to a highly populated university setting with is in direct contrast with each other but yet the transition is not noticeable

once again i believe the light are very different form both scenes as well as in the first scene in the lighting is not relay present and therefore very hard to see what is happening behind her where in the lecture room the light still looks like it is coming from a light but it floods the room more this could well Be because of a multi point lighting setup with major lights flooding out the shadows of the smaller light and the lights that are above them

the use of shots in the clip are all very important in the stance of the characters appearance for example the use of the shots are very important

in the first scene there was a shot looking down on the person that has been shot this shows a recessive stance showing that there is someone dominating him or that the audience has more power

and within any film it is common to either make the audience fell they are in control or to make them feel unsettled this is so that the from is remember able and has a bigger impact on the viewer and therefore making it appeal more and increases the chance of them getting something from the film/product

finally the elements of mise en scene in this are very important as due to both scenes being very formal they are mainly wearing suits expert from the person who shot the curator this is because he is not needed to look smart as to not make him look a trustworthy person

meeting 5

all present 

all wrote separate plot ideas and then proceeded to compare the ideas picking bits form each of them and dying how they can be improved and then saying how it is achievable within our current area and environment 

a example of this is if we were looking for a mountain scene and lived in  the centre of london this would not be very realistic 

plot motive possibilities

• killing
• unstable environment
• no go area
• blood/viscera
• crime
• loss/kidnap
• science
• theft
• quest
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