On our final day of filming we put on the same cotumes, and did the same scene as the day before except from a different angle, a POV shot, so that during the eiting process we could decide which worked best, or link both with transitions.
We filmed some extra footage and the seperately filmed the dialogue incase there was any background noise interferance with the audio.
Monday 28 February 2011
Filming day 2
During the second day of filming the weather was dry so we took advantage of this and went to a block of flats next to Addenbrookes to film the carpark scene.
When we got there we only got one take before we were asked to leave the premissise because the flats are property of Addenbrookes, and we cannot film footage there.
After this set back we searched for another location nearby that had the same visual aspects; talls building and pathway. We found this behind a sports hall, and set up there instead.
We filmed the antagonist walking and beating up the victim, and then being seen by the protagonist.
The lighting worked well because of the dull over-cast sky giving the atmosphere a feel of danger.
When we got there we only got one take before we were asked to leave the premissise because the flats are property of Addenbrookes, and we cannot film footage there.
After this set back we searched for another location nearby that had the same visual aspects; talls building and pathway. We found this behind a sports hall, and set up there instead.
We filmed the antagonist walking and beating up the victim, and then being seen by the protagonist.
The lighting worked well because of the dull over-cast sky giving the atmosphere a feel of danger.
Filming day 1
On our first day of filming the weather was miserable, and wet. We couldn't take the cameras outside as they would have been destroyed, so instead of filming the first scene we decided to film the indoor phone scene.
We filmed inside one of the music office's at long road college.
First we tried the scene without filming so the actors knew what they were doing at what to say.
After this Jake went outside to call the other jake who was inside the office. The first problem we came across was that jake couldn't get signal inside the building, so he had to stand inside another building where he could recieve signal. After this we did another take but realised that we could only hear one side of the convosation, and so had to put the phone on loudspeaker so the video camera could pick up the sound.
We used the tripod to film on so that the movements were smooth, and not jerky, to give the effect of a business man being very calm before the phone call.
We filmed inside one of the music office's at long road college.
First we tried the scene without filming so the actors knew what they were doing at what to say.
After this Jake went outside to call the other jake who was inside the office. The first problem we came across was that jake couldn't get signal inside the building, so he had to stand inside another building where he could recieve signal. After this we did another take but realised that we could only hear one side of the convosation, and so had to put the phone on loudspeaker so the video camera could pick up the sound.
We used the tripod to film on so that the movements were smooth, and not jerky, to give the effect of a business man being very calm before the phone call.
Thursday 17 February 2011
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Why thrillers thrive
Thrillers are a art form. They take situations that could be completely ordinary, and turn them into something unexpected and extraordinary.
When an audience go to the cinema to see a thriller they experience danger in a safe environment. Their subconscious knows they are safe, but as they watch the hero taking great risks they feel as if they are there because that is what all their senses are screaming at them.
A thriller is like being involved in something dangerous without all the complications and consequences. That is why thrillers are a great form of adrenaline instead of going, and doing something that could be a risk to you in reality. Audiences like to know that they are safe and that they can get a thrill in a safe environment.
This has been proven because a few years ago an exhibition was opened where audiences were admitted a few at a time into a room to face a curtain with two columns either side. The natural instinct the audience had was that the curtain would be drawn, revealing a screen. Instead what actually happened was that one of the pillars began to topple over onto the audience with deafening cracking sounds.
The exibit closed shortly afterward from the amount of complaints. This was because the audience didnt have the safety that watching a thriller promises.
Thrillers will continue to thrive in today's society, where everyone is looking for thrills. the horror genre will soon be just a sub genre to thrillers, and the audience will continue to be satisfied after receiving their dose of thrills.
When an audience go to the cinema to see a thriller they experience danger in a safe environment. Their subconscious knows they are safe, but as they watch the hero taking great risks they feel as if they are there because that is what all their senses are screaming at them.
A thriller is like being involved in something dangerous without all the complications and consequences. That is why thrillers are a great form of adrenaline instead of going, and doing something that could be a risk to you in reality. Audiences like to know that they are safe and that they can get a thrill in a safe environment.
This has been proven because a few years ago an exhibition was opened where audiences were admitted a few at a time into a room to face a curtain with two columns either side. The natural instinct the audience had was that the curtain would be drawn, revealing a screen. Instead what actually happened was that one of the pillars began to topple over onto the audience with deafening cracking sounds.
The exibit closed shortly afterward from the amount of complaints. This was because the audience didnt have the safety that watching a thriller promises.
Thrillers will continue to thrive in today's society, where everyone is looking for thrills. the horror genre will soon be just a sub genre to thrillers, and the audience will continue to be satisfied after receiving their dose of thrills.
Mise-en-scene blog
Props
The props we are going to use are:
A mobile phone.
Costume
The costumes that the first male wears is casual everday wear, so that he does not stand out.
The costume that the second male wears is also casual, neutral colours.
The costume the dead female wears is casual wear for the outdoor cold weather. ie: a coat.
Lighting
The lighting used at the flat location is morning natural light, dull, and slightly misty to give the effect of a typical winters day with a twist.
The lighting for the scene in a room is dark and mysterious to give a contrast to the outdoors.
Location
The first location is at a block of flats and the surrounding grass and car park area. The second location is set in a dark room that could be a study in someones house. This shows the normality of a day with situations that happen which are out of the ordinary.
The props we are going to use are:
A mobile phone.
Costume
The costumes that the first male wears is casual everday wear, so that he does not stand out.
The costume that the second male wears is also casual, neutral colours.
The costume the dead female wears is casual wear for the outdoor cold weather. ie: a coat.
Lighting
The lighting used at the flat location is morning natural light, dull, and slightly misty to give the effect of a typical winters day with a twist.
The lighting for the scene in a room is dark and mysterious to give a contrast to the outdoors.
Location
The first location is at a block of flats and the surrounding grass and car park area. The second location is set in a dark room that could be a study in someones house. This shows the normality of a day with situations that happen which are out of the ordinary.
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Location Recce
The location we will be using most is the block of flats. It has a car park next to it, which we will also be using, for as long as we are allowed to be there.
We want to film during daylight so the times of day we can shoot during is not restricted. The main times we will be able to film will be from; 9am-2.30pm.
To get to the location is just a short walk from the college gates, and although it is across a road, we will take care in crossing it.
We want to film during daylight so the times of day we can shoot during is not restricted. The main times we will be able to film will be from; 9am-2.30pm.
To get to the location is just a short walk from the college gates, and although it is across a road, we will take care in crossing it.
Shooting Schedule
7th Feb- Start the filming of the establishing shot and wide shot (shot 1+2)
1:55-3.25
9th Feb- low angle shots on flats. shots of location and a POV walking shot (shot 3)
9:00-10:30
10th Feb- do phone shots, close ups. throwing phone scene. (shot 4+5+6)
1:05-2:35
14th Feb- re do audio or any other small things that could be improved
1:55-3:25
16th Feb- tweak any shooting that isnt at a high enough quality. re shoot if we need to
9:00-10:30
17th Feb- re shoot anything we need to, to ensure our video has the best quality filming we can get
1:05-2:35
1:55-3.25
9th Feb- low angle shots on flats. shots of location and a POV walking shot (shot 3)
9:00-10:30
10th Feb- do phone shots, close ups. throwing phone scene. (shot 4+5+6)
1:05-2:35
14th Feb- re do audio or any other small things that could be improved
1:55-3:25
16th Feb- tweak any shooting that isnt at a high enough quality. re shoot if we need to
9:00-10:30
17th Feb- re shoot anything we need to, to ensure our video has the best quality filming we can get
1:05-2:35
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