Planning: Shot list ( Miss B)

Camera shot list

The camera shot list includes things like angle, shot size and movement that will be used when we are filming the thriller opening scene as a group. When filming this helps the person dealing with the storyboard, the directors and the camera operators so that there are less problems. Also creating the shot list saves time when filming and allowing the group to be more organised.
 

The shot list allowed the group to see what sizes, angles and movements that we could use in the thriller production. The shots enable us to select different ones to make the affects more interesting.

Planning: Micro-elements

Cinematography
In the thriller production that I will produce with my group I plan to use different cinematography techniques to make my production conventional to a thriller.
Firstly, I will use close-up, this will be used when the main character Amani is staring at his sisters dead body. This will show how he feels and his fear of what happened. The shot captures the characters reaction and emotions.
Also long shot will be used to show Amani and his sisters dead body in the same scene. This shot allows the audience to see the whole scene and the characters.
Medium shot will be used when Amani wakes up in the room and we can see his body moving, trying to move. This allows the audience to see the struggle the character is going through.  


High angle shot will be used when Amani is walking up the stairs and we see him from the top of the stairs bending down to touch the blood that he has noticed. The iconography in this scene will be the blood which shows that something has happened and makes the audience wonder and making them want to watch more to see what will happen next.


Panning shot can be used when Amani walks into the living room as he tries to find out what is going on.

 
Editing
Editing is another important section in the process of producing our thriller opening. We aim to use different editing techniques  

Fade to black is when on shot moves into another shot in an edit and does not confuse the audience.

Reaction shot: thinks she sees something

Slow editing: when clips are put together at a normal pace and this is to create fluency




Sound

Diegetic sound: sound, which is part of the film world. e.g music from a radio or jukebox.

Non diegetic: sound , which is not part of the film world. e.g. soundtrack, voice overs.

Off the screen sound : you can hear the sound but you can see where its coming from.

Preliminary task (MR LSH)

The purpose of the preliminary task is to learn different techniques on how to operate and use the two cameras to film the opening of the thriller. During this task different people had different roles for example Gizem and Amani were the two characters in the 30 second filming. We had the chance to use the cameras and experiment  by using various camera techniques. Which includes angles, sizes and movements.

The 30 second clip allowed use to see how we work together and use software's which would be useful when we start to film the opening scene for out thriller.

 

 

We decided for our 30 second clip to take place in school. In this scene the two characters are talking about how their subjects are going and what they find difficult. In this scene we discussed what techniques we could use which made the scene more effective, for example the point of view shots and over the shoulder shots. We also acknowledged that there would be a variety of editing techniques in which we could add to the footage.




 

 

From the preliminary task we learnt that there are many different essentials that we had to consider in order to make our thriller conventional to a thriller genre. Some of the shots that we tried in the clip allowed use to see how it would look before the actual filming process. From the preliminary task we learned that we should give about 4 seconds before the scene actually starts, this gives us some footage that we can crop out or edit at the end. This would allow us to have a better opening scene at the end.

 

 

In addition there were some difficulties that we have faced in the preliminary task. In this task we had some scenes that started too early and some scenes started too late. I think that this was a communication problem between the actors and the camera operators. This problem was solved near the end of the scenes as we planned to give four seconds filming space and allow the characters to start after this time.

Furthermore, we were effected by the external factors. For example during the filming we had some students coming into the classroom to collect things. This effected the filming as we had to stop because of the sound. In this case as a group we had to be patient and concentrate on the task. These scenes were edited and taken out.

 

 

After the filming of the 30 second filming we had to edit the shots by using ' Final cut pro' programme. This allowed us to experience how to use the new editing techniques. The main editor was Hazal in this task but the task was shared by other members of the group to help Hazal and make group agreements on what looks better. This task enabled Hazal to develop her editing skills before the actual thriller scene task. This means that we will save time in the future when editing.

Conclusion:

This task has been essential in creating our thriller because of a number of reasons. I'm now aware of the major difficulties that we might face when carrying out the filming and editing process for our thriller opening. I was able to use different angles and sizes when using the camera. I think that all of the things that we have done in this task allowed me to have a clear understanding of what I could use. Based on this task we were able to see if the locations of the thriller production is suitable.

Planning: storyboard (Miss B)

Storyboards are drawings of the sequence of shots for a script. It helps to pre-visualize how the director wants the screenplay to be shot. It is very useful as a basis to communicate the director's ideas to the crew and the producers. Some directors would storyboard every scene  and camera angle to save money when they are on set. Storyboarding is mainly there to get a first idea of what the film will look like. It gives indications of the size of the shot, the camera angle and the sequence of the shots. It is rarely followed exactly but it is a helpful guideline during the shooting of a film.

Advantages of creating a storyboard is that it helps you see your own movie before you make it and make creative decisions early. Which allows you to save time. For example, it minimises standing around in set, minimise wasted shots, speed up editing and post. Also allows you to spot potential issues early. Help your cast and crew all see the same vision for the movie. It allows everyone to get involved.

 

 

 

 Here we can see the first 4 scene of our thriller. In these scene Amani who is the victim is walking up the hut and notices blood. He fears that some has happened but he doesn't know what. He carries on walking to see the door open as he follows the blood, we walks into the living room and notices his sisters dead body cover in blood. He stares at her pale face with blood everywhere. As he is in shock he doesn't notice the antagonist appearing behind him. He is attacked by the antagonist and hit on the head with a wooden stick.

 

 

When Amani is hit on the head everything goes black with edits and soundtrack playing. He is in a dark room on the floor. When wakes up we  see certain parts of his body moving. He opens his eyes and see his sisters ghost and tries to reach to her but he's too weak to move at all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have spent a lot of time with the group to think about each shot and what to include. We planed each scene to be 10 seconds long and in total we have 12 scene, we plan to add a lot more scene when filming. This storyboard will save us time when filming as we now know what scene to film and what scene we could include. Also the timing allowed us to see how many scene we could include in two minutes. All of the team now has the same vision.

Planning: Pre-production paperwork

Pre-production paperwork

Production schedual

• A summary of exactly what is going to happen in your film schedual.
• This document should be given to everyone in your filming team and cast so they have all the information they need to about your thriller these include; times, dates and propps.
• Need to be easy to follow and understand by everyone in the team.
• It allows the team to be organised as they know what to do and when to to do it.
• It also allows the team to understand what to expect when filming, everyone knows their role.

Location recce

• A summary of the location that you have decided to use for your thriller.
• This document should be given  to everyone in your filming team so they all have the information they need to about your location.
• Need to show visual information and discuss your reasons and choices for your location.

Risk assessment

• An analysis of your location, and you need to identify what risks might arise and how you plan to overcome them.
• This document should be given to everyone in your filming team so they alll have the information they need to about your location and risks. This is a legal document.
• Need to show an analysis of your location and calculate risks.

Client release form



 

• A legal document that discusses the terms and agreements for any actors in your thriller.
• This document should be given to everyone who will be a part of the cast.
• Need to show an analysis of your location and calculate risks.

 

 

Location release form

• A legal form that discusses terms and agreements for the company/council/ people that are allowing you to film in their location.
• This document should be given to company/ council people to show that you have agreed to the terms and conditions.
• Need to show that you have understood your and their rights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning: Character presentation ( Miss B)

Character presentation

 

 

Name: Amani

Character role: Amani is the character who walks up the hut following blood that he sees on the floor. When he comes to the enterance he realises the door is open and notices his sisters body on the floor of his house. This leads him to have different thoughts and he wakes up in a dark room seeing his sisters ghost.

Costume:Day to day costume

Make-up and hair:Pale make up with lens.

Body language and facial expressions: Scared, looks possessed.

 

 

 

Name: Sister of Amani/ Ruth

Character role:

Costume:Dirty, blood used to show that she is dead

Make-up and hair:

Body language and facial expressions: Still and emotionless, with her eyes open

Name: Antagonist

Character role: The antagonist kills Amani's sister and and hits Amani on the head in his house.

Costume:Dressed in black

Make-up and hair: Hidden identity, we only see the characters chin and below.

Body language and facial expressions:  We see his hand and feet moving slow this creates fear.

 

 

 

 

 



Planning: Final idea

 

Theme:

Genre: Thriller

Sub-genres: Horror, crime and action.

Characters:
Amani
Little sister
Antagonist


Title: That One Night

Mise-en scene:
Iconography:

• Blood
• Wooden stick

As a group we have come up with our final idea. Amani is the victim who is going home which is located in Enfield South Street. He unlocks the main door to enter the building. While walking up the hut Amani realises blood on the stairs. He doesn't know if the liquid on the floor is blood or something else so bends down to touch it. As he realises that what he just touched is blood he has a fearful facial expression and body language of not knowing what to do. He carries on walking and following the blood on the floor and when he reaches the door to his house he notices that the door is unlocked. When he walks into the house he heads to the living room seeing his sisters dead body covered in blood. At this moment he is stood still in shock and concentrated on his sisters body. He doesn't notice the antagonist behind him who hits Amani with a wooden stick on the head.

 

The antagonist appearing from the back of the victim will be a breath taking moment for the audience as they will find out what the character is doing behind Amani and where he came from. This scene will also create shock and suspense for the audience as they would have many differnt questions in their minds of the antagonist and amani. The face of the antagonist will not be shown as he has hidden identity. This adds mystery to the thriller. It is also conventional to a thriller.

 

Moreover, the camera will fade to black and Amanis body will be flashed to the camera. Amani is wrapped up in a ball in the corner of the dark room. This means that the antagonist has put Amani into darkness and when Amani opens his eyes, he comes across being in a dark room walking up next to his sisters ghost. He tries to reach to his sister but hes too weak.

In the dark room everything that is going on happens in his brain and his sister fades.

Amani starts to move his body when he is on the floor in the dark room. Then Amani faints.

Finally Amani wakes up in the house and wraps himself in a ball, loses control of himself.