Final Location

We have chosen to use both Lauren's and one of our actors houses (pictures below) as they are a comforting and traditional setting. We have decided to use two houses as we will be able to get different and unusual shots from each and they will work well together. For example one location has log cabins in the garden which would be seen as a scary lotion to the audience and the other has a garden which raps around the house. This will also be scary as it means the villain will be able to have lots of access to the house and we can have scenes of the victim running from place to place easily. I feel that this combination of locations will be an effective way to portray our trailer to the audience and increase the flow of the shots.

We have decided to use two houses for our film as we can show the killer terrorizing two victims which will make the audience feel that the events are a lot more realistic and that it cold happen to more people. For the locations of our horror trailer we have chosen a houses as we feel that people will relate to this setting and make them feel that the events could happen to them. We also feel that the audience will believe that a house is supposed to be a place of sanctuary and protection. We will ruin this perception and will make them feel that it could be dangerous and scary. Another benefit is that we will not be outside very much which means we can make the continuity better by controlling the amount of light we let in a room.

The disadvantages of using two locations is that we will have to travel between the two locations on the same day and will have to get our villain from place to place whilst in costume. Another disadvantage is that one of the locations is not our house so we may have restrictions to when we can use it this may become a big problem later on when filming.

Filming Schedule

FIlming Schedule

Thursday 3rd January 2013

Beth and I met up on Thursday at 12 o'clock as we wanted to plan what we would film and then travel over to the location which was in Ashtead. We managed to film a few scenes that will look quite effective in our trailer and we thought of a few more shots that we could take as we were in the location which gave us lots more ideas and we really benefited from it. My favorite shot that we took today was the villain dragging our victim across the floor as it looks very mysterious and gruesome and would make the audience very frightened.

Saturday 5th January 2013

Beth and I met up on Saturday to plan and film our trailer. We met up at two o’clock so that we could write down exactly what we wanted to do today and so that it wouldn't be too dark after we had made a plan. We were one actor down which meant that we could only film in one of our locations so we tried to make the best of what we had. We used a car as a prop and showed it in different shots and scenes. However when it came to putting the footage onto the computer we found out that it was much too dark and it would have to be all re filmed. This is very frustrating as we felt that we had filmed lots of good shots which would be really effective in our trailer. Although the only advantage is it will be easier when it comes to filming it again as we will know exactly what we are doing and where to put the camera. When we re film this footage we will have to remember to take it when it is a little lighter as the character will be seen more clearly and their surroundings.

Interview with actor 4

Alex Munro

L + B: Hello.

A: Hi

L + B: What is your favourite genre of horror film?

A: I think my favourite is supernatural

L + B: How many horror films have you watched in the last 6 months?

A:  Probably about 9

L + B: What is your favourite setting for a horror film?

A: A house as i think that it is more realistic and believable

L + B: Have you had any acting experience before?

A: Yes I was in my own Media trailer last year

L + B: Why do you think you’re suitable for this part?

A: I think that I would look quite scary if i was dressed in the right clothing such as a dark hoody and trousers

L + B: Are there any specific things you feel your character should do in the horror film?

A:  I think my character would be good in silhouette and in the darkness

L + B: Yes that's a good idea, thank you for your time

Interview with actor 3

Lauren

B + L: What is your favourite type of film?

L: Romantic comedy

B + L: How many films have you watched in the last month?

L:  Maybe like 6

B + L: Do you watch many horror films?

L:  It depends on who I'm with, if I'm on my own then no because I get really scared

B + L: What's your favourite horror film?

L: Maybe The Strangers

B + L: Why do you feel you would be suited to this part?

L:  I don't know

B + L: Have you had any acting experience before?

L:  Yeah I have because I was in someone elses horror trailer last year so I know how it works

B + L: oh really, thank you for your time

L:  That's fine

Interview with actor 2

Georgie

L + B: Hello.

G: Hi.

L + B: What is your favourite genre of horror film?

G: I dont like horror films, my favourite genre is comedy

L + B: How many horror films have you watched in the last 6 months?

G: One, I really dont like them

L + B: What is your favourite setting for a horror film?

G: An realistic setting so that way its believable and looks like everyday

L + B: Have you had any acting experience before?

G: Only friends videos, more messing around though

L + B: Why do you think you’re suitable for this part?

G: I feel that I am good at looking scared and im also quite petite so I could be made to look more vunberable

L + B: Are there any specific things you feel your character should do in the horror film?

G: I think it would be effective for me to be in the dark

L + B: Okay thank you

Interview with actor 1

 Greg

B + L: What is your favourite type of film?
G: Horror because I like seeing original ways of scaring people
B + L: How many films have you watched in the last month?
G: Err.. a lot, probably about 30.
B + L: Wow that's a lot, do you watch many horror films?
G: A few, not all the time
B + L: What's your favourite horror film?
G: Cabin in the Woods
B + L: Why do you feel you would be suited to this part?
G: Ermm... I'm quite tall and I have lots of black clothes which is really good for a villain as I would  blend in to the darkness. 
B + L: Have you had any acting experience before?
G: A bit I did drama at school and my teacher said that i was good at the evil characters.
B + L: Okay, thank you for your time.

G: That's alright.

Camera shots and editing

Our film is going to be filmed in the evening when it is dark and gloomy this will mean that our villains face is hidden and the setting will appear more scary to the audience. It also means that when our victim is home alone it will be more realistic that no one comes and helps her as there will be no passers by at night. However shooting the film in the evening will be difficult as we don't want it to become to dark so that we cant see the characters of their surroundings. 

These are the camera shots that we have selected to use in our film:

Establishing shot- This shot is usually used at the beginning of a scene to show the audience where the scene is taking place usually shown with a wide shot.
Mid shot- This shot shows the object closer to the camera so the audience can see the object in more detail but still feel that they are looking at the object as a whole.
Over the shoulder- This shot is when the camera is behind the persons shoulder showing the object that they are looking at.
Zooming in shot- This is when the camera slowly or quickly zooms into the subject it is focusing on. 

Close up shot- This is when the object fills most of the frame and is shown in detail so the audience can see certain features or part of the object.

Extreme close up shot- This shot will fill the whole frame and show the object in great detail.

Low angle shot- This shows the object from below as the camera is looking up at it.

These are the editing techniques that we have selected to use in our film:

Black screen of car engine starting and revving

Scary music starts to play at the beginning

Nursery Rhyme is played over the top of scary music

Loud breathing can be heard by the audience

Music has a soft and sharp tone to it depending on the events of the scene

The opening title appears on the screen

Screen fades to black