Task Rough Cut

This is the rough cut to our film opening. Some feedback we received from our friends, who are also the target audience, was that it felt too similar to a trailer, with the computer generated sequence at the end. This is why in comparison to the rough cut, our final cut features this opening sequence at the beginning, as that follows more trends of openings. We also were originally unable to find a filter that made the blood look impressive, so at this stage we did not have a filter, leading to the audience feeling it looked too bright for a movie that takes place during the night. However, we found the filter that both makes the film look dark, and the blood still look impressive, so we decided to use that filter.Also, at the end, we featured a 'Two hours earlier..' at the end, showing that the film connects up at the end, as the earlier sections took place at the beginning. Overall I am happy with our rough cut, and would be perfectly happy had it been the final cut, however I believe that the changes we made to the final cut do greatly improve the opening, such as the filter making it actually look like it takes place during dusk, and the overall feeling of what it is being changed by the position of the computer generated sequence, therefore to me it is a positive thing

Pitch

Above here is our presentation for our pitch showing our film, and below is us doing our pitch, using the presentation above. We did this Pitch to our class and one of our media teachers

From the audience research, we learnt that Found footage may be more Niche than at least I originally thought, however, it is still popular enough for me to feel it is worth doing it. Based on the audience feedback in general, we will edit our ideas for the film somewhat.

Behind the scenes

To give our film a more personal touch, we made a Bloopers/ Behind the Scenes little documentary thing, and it will speak for itself. This was recorded during the day that we recorded the film opening, and it gives a more personal touch

Animatic

This is our animatic, improved from my rough cut by having more emotion shown in the drawings

Shot List

Shot List

Shot 1

First line of caption fades in from black and then the second line of the caption fades in shortly afterwards. The writing is going to be in a Courier New white font on a black background. The caption will then fade out.

Shot 2

Straight cut to close up of Nathan in a canted angle (Camera hand held to give the found footage/personal look). This makes the audience question what is actually going on in the scene, why is this character recording himself?

Shot 3

Mid-shot of Monica. Nathan pans the camera around to face her, shows her in her pyjamas shows that she is comfortable in her home and is a regular person.

Shot 4

Straight cut to long shot of Nathan and Monica pointing the camera at a mirror and talking. Shows the couple in familiar surroundings and helps the audience relate to the more. The characters begin to introduce themselves.

Shot 5

Jump cut to close up of Nathan running through the forest screaming Lily’s name (Monica’s character name). This heightens the tension within our film and suddenly sets the audience of edge.

Shot 6

Jump cut back to the first location, long shot of Monica and Nathan still stood in front of the mirror. Nathan begins to introduce himself. The audience can relax slightly because the atmosphere is calm once again.

Shot 7

Jump cut back to second location, close up shot of Nathan again, this time Monica can be heard yelling his name from a distance somewhere in the background. This once again heightens the tension as the audience are confused about what exactly is happening.

Shot 8

Jump cut back to the first location, long shot of Nathan in the mirror, Monica is walking out of the room.

Shot 9

Jump cut back to the second location, extreme close up of Nathan in distress, still calling for Monica. Building suspense for the audience. Speaking about the situation, gets cut off.

Shot 10

Jump cut back to the first location, long shot of Nathan walking down the stairs, Monica is hiding from him behind a door

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Shot 11

Jump cut back to the second location, camera at a canted angled. Nathan hits the floor next to the camera, extreme close up of him. Shows the audience his last moment.

Shot 12

Straight cut to film title: ‘Shadow of eden’

Animatic- Prelim

This is the animatic to our Preliminary task. We used an online program to make this, and next time we won't. We won't use the online program as we feel the program did not express enough emotion and it was just lacking too much in detail for it to be a viable choice to use at an A level standard

Questionairee Results

Target Audience

Mind Map

Mind Map created by laurawritesjl with GoConqr

Film Openings part 2

What is suspense?

Mind Map created by Joel Piner (Thew with GoConqr

Camera Angles

Film openings part 1

Shooting Schedule

We managed to film it all in one weekend, therefore we didn't need a Shooting Schedule

Preliminary task essay

The task was to have one character walk through a door into a room, meet up with another character, and discuss at least 4 lines of dialogue. We decided to push the limits somewhat, while still following the scripts, by replacing the door that the character walks through to a gate, and the room to a woods. We have also added a third character, to expand the idea and to expand the amount and story we are able to add in. However, we did still stick to the idea that the script mentioned.

I worked with Shani Casey, Fern Barlow, and Claire Walker, and from outside the media group, Shakira Hurst. We split into 2 separate groups effectively, with Me, Shani, and Shakira being the Camera crew and actors, on location, and Claire and Fern being the editors, in the editing booth. We worked very well together,getting the editing and filming done, and we did a very good job, I believe.

We were very successful with the planning. We had our dates planned, and we got the filming done within about an hour, because we had the script memories, and we got all the recording done in one day, and we got everything done to the specified time limits, which we managed to do because we managed to organize it very successfully

The filming went very well, not meeting with many issues at all, however, the camera we used ran low on battery, but we managed to finish the recording process. The Tri-Pod also didn't stay upright when we were recording on a slight hill, so we decided to change in a different way, as I was my Character to originally meant to stay on shot throughout the entirety of the argument between Shani's Character and Shakira's character, however I wouldn't have said anything, but since the camera wouldn't stay upright, we decided to have a scene with Shani's character off camera, saying 'CUT!', and my character storming off character. I held the camera from this point, with my character re-appearing later on, from the direction I stormed off on, to stick to continuity.

The editing process went, if anything, even better. Since the filming went so well, we didn't even have many cut takes, but it was very simple to cut together. The biggest editing hiccup was the gunshot sound. Since we used the editing program, Final Cut Pro, while this is a very easy editing process to use, it does not have an inbuilt gun shot, however it was easy to find a gunshot, so this was successful, and a very good editing process.

The final outcome, I believe was very good. However, I do have some slight complaints, more at least things I would do differently. I believe that the music isn't always appropriate to the plot. However, it does go with the action in many ways, but the only thing I would improve would be finding music similar but which fits with the plot better. Except this, I believe the rest of the film is very good. One of my favorite things about the film is how it is very different from what other people would have come up with, while still stick to the task well.

This task has taught me to expand our ideas, and push the limits because this makes the film stick out, something which I believe our task did, even if it didn't completely stay great throughout the film, it is definitely individual, and I believe that is a very good thing.I will also remember to make the film very similar to the preliminary task, as I believe it is a very good basis.

Preliminary Task

This is our Preliminary task, something which we did a while back and I was one of the stars. I believe that we have made quite a degree of improvement between this one and the older one, especially considering that half our current group came from this group.

Script for 'The Shadow of Eden'

CAPTION:

ON THE 27^TH OF NOVEMBER 2014, TWO PEOPLE WENT MISSING INVESTIGATING THE SHADOW OF EDEN

THIS DECEMBER THE FOOTAGE WAS FOUND.

FADE TO BLACK – EXT. A SURBURBAN HOUSE:

JOSH PETERS, BRITISH STUDENT CURRENTLY STAYING WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND, CONFUSEDLY STANDS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF THE CAMERA IS ON.

JOSH

IS THIS THING ON?

HE PUTS THE CAMERA AT A FUNNY ANGLE.

JOSH

I DON’T THINK IT’S WORKING…

LILY, A BRITISH STUDENT, IS STOOD AT THE COUNTER WITH A CUP OF TEA IN HER HAND.

LILY

DON’T POINT THAT THING AT ME.

JOSH

I’M TESTING TO SEE IF IT WORKS!

LILY

YOU SUCK AT LYING.

UPSTAIRS IN THE HOUSE – JOSH AND LILY STAND IN FRONT OF A MIRROR.

JOSH

GO ON THEN, INTRODUCE YOURSELF.

LILY

(ROLLS HER EYES) SO, HEY EVERYONE I’M LILY ANNE.

CUTS TO JOSH AND LILY RUNNING THROUGH THE FOREST:

CLOSE UP –

JOSH

LILY!

CUTS TO JOSH AND LILY STANDING IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR.

JOSH

AND I’M JOSH PETERS!

CUTS TO JOSH AND LILY RUNNING THROUGH THE FOREST:

(CONT’D)

CLOSE UP-

LILY

JOSH!

CUTS BACK TO LILY AND JOSH IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR.

JOSH

LIL AND I DECIDED THAT WE WOULD FINALLY GIVING THIS VLOGGING THING AGO.

LILY

NO, YOU DECIDED.

(LILY BEGINS TO EXIT THE ROOM)

JOSH

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? LIL? LILY? (POUTS IN THE MIRROR) SHE LEFT ME.

JUMP CUT BACK TO JOSH IN THE FOREST

CLOSE UP –

JOSH

I DON’T UNDERSTAND, I DON’T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED… I MEAN WE WERE WALKING, WE WERE JUST WALKING AND THEN SUDDENLY LILY WAS GONE, SHE WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME, I SWEAR SHE WAS RIGHT THERE! I DON’T KNOW WHERE SHE IS! I DON’T KNOW-

(JOSH GETS CUT OFF, HIS LAST WORDS TURN INTO SOMEWHAT OF A SCREAM)

JUMP CUT BACK TO JOSH AND LILY IN THE HOUSE

LONG SHOT –

JOSH

WHERE SHE’S GONE NOW?

(WALKS OUT THE DOOR AND DOWN THE STAIRS)

JOSH

LIL? ARE YOU MAKING A CUPPA?

(WALKS INTO THE KITCHEN TO FIND IT EMPTY)

JOSH

THAT GIRL IS SO-

LILY

BOO!

(CONT’D)

(JOSH TURNS THE CAMERA AROUND TO FACE LILY)

JOSH

OH JESUS! LILY!

LILY

DID I SCARE YOU? (LAUGHING, TRYING TO HIDE A SMILE).

(JOSH TURNS THE CAMERA BACK AROUND AND PULLS LILY INTO A HALF HUG)

JOSH

YOU’RE THE MOST TERRIFYING THING I’VE EVER SEEN.

(BOTH SMILE HAPPILY ETC.)

JUMP CUT BACK TO JOSH IN THE FOREST.

CLOSE UP & DUTCH ANGLE

JOSH IS SHOWN HTTING THE FLOOR WITH BLOOD TRICKLING DOWN HIS FOREHEAD. HE IS DEAD.

THE END.

Director Presentation- Stanley Kubrick

Key Conventions of Horror Films

Script for 'The Death'

Actor One: Hey!

Actor Two: Hello...

Actor One: ... Are you okay?

Actor Two: No, I'm not actually.

Actor One: W-What's wrong?

Actor Two (sighs): I'm sorry it had to come to this (pulls out firearm) but you've left me with no choice!

Actor Three enters.

Actor Three: Cut! No, no, Shakira that line was completely wrong!

Actor Two: Oh for God's sake this is the fifth time you've stopped me! I can't work in these conditions!

Actor Three: Stop being such a drama queen!

Actor Two: I'M AN ACTRESS? THAT'S WHAT I DO!

Actor Three: Well if you're such a good actress why can't you get your lines-

Actor Two fires firearm on Actor Three. Actor Three falls dead.

Actor One: What have you done?

Prelimiary task

For this task we were asked to create a short film with characters having a small dialogue between them about a topic of our choice. The film must also include one character opening a door and going into a room. However our group decided to twist the idea and instead of opening a door we have our character opening a gate and walking across a path in the forest to reach their destination. As well as this the characters also have to sit facing each other,our idea is to have our characters sitting down on a bench or a log.

Our idea is to film a film within a film. Actor 1 will walk through the gate and walk across the forest path. Actor 1 will then approach Actor 2 who is sat down on a bench/log. Actor 1 and 2 will then proceed to have a small conversation about whether Actor 2 is well, which then forces Actor 2 to threaten Actor 1's life. Actor 3 then comes on in a fit of rage, yelling at Actor 2 . Actor 2 becomes angry as well and accidentally fires the firearm which is meant to be a simple prop within the film. Actor 3 dies leaving Actor's 1 and 2 in a state of shock.

Shot list

Location, cast, and roles

Conventions of an opening sequence

Storyboard- The Death

Horror Movie History

1896

It was this Year that what is regarded as the first Horror Movie was released. 'Le Manoir du diable', Also known as 'The Haunted Castle' in America, and 'The Devil's Castle' in Britain. It was directed by George Melies, also known for 'Le Voyage dans la lune', also known as 'A Trip to the Moon', which is known for the iconic shot of the moon.. Its purpose however, was not to invigorate fear into the views, rather a sense of wonder. It's length of over 3 minutes may not seem impressive today, however it was innovative of the era. It is also the first film with supernatural elements released.

1898

Two other early forays in the Horror Genre are made, coming from Japan. 'Bake Jizo', and 'Shinin no Sosei'

Films from around this time were based on the works of Poe and Dante

1910

One of the first Horror movies based on a franchise we would know was 'Frankenstein', made by Thomas Edison's company, 'Edison Studios'. This film was not groundbreaking in any other ways. The Frankenstein does not look like any other Frankensteins, as Boris Karloff had not played the role at this point. This is what the Frankenstein looked like

1920's

This was the era of the German Expressionists, who made arguably the most iconic movies. Movies like The Golem, and 'The Man who Laughs' came out around this time, although the most iconic was 'The Cabinet of Doctor Calagri. However, one of the most famous ones was Nosferatu, and this was the first work based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. This film is seen as highly revolutionary, as this was the first work based off Dracula, now a Staple of the Horror Movie Genre.

1930's

When most people think of early horror movies, they think of movies from the 30's. These were incredibly popular, and still are incredibly famous. These were still early in talkies, and Universal wanted to make movies. These were all based on Gothic Horror, and the first one of these was 'Dracula', made in 1931, and this made Bela Lugosi incredibly famous, if not then, then definitely now. Also, Frankenstein was made not too long after. This made Boris Karlov famous. Frankenstein was one of the first remakes that lasted for years. Universal was followed by many other studios. MGM made an incredibly controversial movie, 'Freaks', featuring real circus workers, with actual disabilities. All of this made the studio disown the film when it was completed, and this film was banned in the UK for 30 years, until the 60's. These trends existed also in the 40's

1950's

The basing for movies changed from Gothic settings to contemporary settings. The Doomsday film and the Demonic film came to fruition. Godzilla is a notable example from this time period, being based on the Atomic Bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Many low budget movies from this time period also feature Alien invasion and mutations, very Sci-Fi elements common to the Era. Many gimmiks were introduced, such as 3D in 'House of Wax', and Seat buzzers in 'The Tingler.' Great Britain also Emerged as a great producer of Horror films, with the Hammer company being a primary example. These films were primarily remakes of Frankenstein and Dracula.

1960s

The 60's saw a bit of a renassance in Horror movies. Peeping Tom was the first slasher, a film Alfred Hitchcock cemented with the classic 'Psycho.' Alfred Hitchcock was one of the most famous horror movies. Movies of this Era also use horror of the demonic very commonly. In Japanese horror of the time, ghosts were a common feature. A very influential film of this time was 'Night of the living dead, the first successful zombie movie.

1970's

After the success the previous decade of 'Rosemary's Baby', a lot of the films of this decade focused on the occult, such as 'The Exorcist,' which was a massive success, and a lot of copycat movies followed, with supernatural evil being forefront. Evil Children also became a popular subject, along with reincarnation, such as the Omen, which surrounds the son of the main characters being the anti-Christ. Hell was a very popular subject around the first half. The latter half focused on relating subjects to the 60's, such as 'The Hill have Eyes' recalling the vietnam war, 'Dawn of the dead' making fun of the consumers, body horror being reinvigorated in 'Shivers'. Comedy horror was reintroduced with 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', among others. Stephen King adaptations also began to be released, with 'Carrie' being released this decade, and 'The Shining' following 4 years later in 1980. Jaws was also released, in 1975, causing a massive spark of copycat movies

1980s

A little bit of a return of slashers came during around this time. It started in the late 70's, with John Carpenter's 'Halloween' being one of the first of the return of the slasher, released in 1978. Other movies which follow this trend include the two classics, 'Friday the 13th' directed by Sean Cunningham, and 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' Directed by the late, great, Wes Craven. Later in the decade, all the way in 1987, Hellraiser was released, by Clive Barker. This massive Boom of Slasher films caused a bunch of parody movies, such as 'National Lampoon's Class Reunion, released in 1982. John Carpenter, known for his Halloween series of movies, released 'The Thing' in 1982. It was not successful in it's time, however it was ahead of it's time, and is praised for it's special effects, being ahead of it's time. A return of popular B movies were released, not exactly praised critically, but they have their Cult Following.

1990s

Friday the 13th, Elm Street, and Child's Play all saw sequels in the 90's. Their fans and critic weren't responded very critically. A lot of the movies in the 90s, at least Horror movies, met with extreme critical response, with the exception of  'Wes Craven's New nightmare'(The first in a trend of metaphysical horror movies based on the relationship between the movie and the viewer's mind) Horror, however, was pushed seriously backwards with 2 problems. The over saturation of gore and slasher movies from the 80's wore the horror movie out. Also, the old audience for these movies grew up, and the new audience for this type of movies, were being caught by other movies due to the revolution of CGI, causing awful movies based of sci-fi, such as 'Anaconda', and 'Sleepy-Hollow'. Horror then had to make fun of itself, with 'Braindead' by Peter Jackson using Splatter effects to a comic level. Wes Craven came back with 'Scream', which used Self Aware teens as its heroes, and more ironic humour. These reignited the slasher movie genre once again.

 2000s

This was a fairly quiet period for horror movies, aside from teen movies, like Final Destination, and Jeepers Creepers. However, slightly later on in the decade, in 2003, Wrong Turn was released, one of a series of movies that brought the average rating of horror films back to R. Foreign Movies were released which were very popular in the early 2000's. After the release of 'The Blair Witch Project' in 1999, a mantra of psychological horror was that 'Less is more'. Remakes were also very common

2010s

Remakes remain popular. As do Television adaptation. However, it is hard to say what he 2010's is like, as we are only about halfway through it, so we can't say much.

Media in my life

Media affects me and people in many ways.

My life is almost controlled by media. Because I am currently in a long distance relationship, I rely on social media just to talk to her. Also, I recently built a computer so I can access the internet quicker and faster. I spend most of my days watching videos on YouTube. However, I do do other stuff. I might need to have access to my phone at all times, but it doesn't stop me going out for walks. This shows that personally, while I like to be talking to my girlfriend at all times, my life isn't negatively affected by media at least too much.

However, as a whole, this sadly isn't the case. Social media addiction can be a really negative thing, getting people to stop actually being social, instead focusing on social media only, so they don't get any sleep, they just stay up all day, just focusing on their online lives. However, Facebook isn't the best thing in regards to privacy, like it gives third party companies access to your private information. This means that it can fairly easily fall into the wrong hands. Some people can be too liberal with private information, like their address etc, which can lead to people stalking them. And if you post a picture online, it's there forever, you can never take it off everywhere.

Also, Media such as the internet allows people to bully other people so much easier than they were able to before. For example, people can send hate anonamously through sites like ask.fm, which, and I talk from experience, can really affect someone. Also, it allows people to call people out if they don't like something about that person, and media allows them to Dox them, meaning spread their personal information and send hate mail to their personal adress.

However, media can also affect people in good ways. For example, it can spread awareness of many, many, good causes. For example, the ALS ice bucket challenge of last year was a very good cause, and it spread so much awareness, and it raised so much money.

Media, or new media, has also affected so many people in a good way by giving them jobs to have. For example, youtubers are affected by media in such a good way, as it gives them a chance to do what they love, and also affect people in a good way, by making them happy.

Overall, media can affect people in both good and bad ways, and they're at both extreme ends of the spectrum, because it can affect people in such a good way, however it can also easily affect people in such a bad way. It depends on the usage of the people who use it.