Our final thriller opening sequence is slightly different to how we first planned.
in our plan we did not have the running scene and the protagonist shouting at the antagonist. we added this so the excitement in our opening sequence was higher.
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011
16th March
Today is our last editing lesson in which to finish tweaking any footage, and to add our logo in and the 15 certificate. We finished added transitions to the credits so they fade in and out, and also made sure the soundtrack was in sync with the footage.
At the end of the lesson we uploaded the video onto youtube and then put the URL into a new blog, which we named "The Watched. Final thriller production".
At the end of the lesson we uploaded the video onto youtube and then put the URL into a new blog, which we named "The Watched. Final thriller production".
Credits.
The credits in our opening sequence are over the top of the video. They fade in and out, we used this transition as we thought that it fits with the thriller genre. The credits include, 'starring', 'edited by', 'music by', 'director', 'producer', 'filmed by' and 'actors'.
Our credits are in red as this relates to the gory, bloody side of our thriller.
Our credits are in red as this relates to the gory, bloody side of our thriller.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Micro-elements.
Camera work:
We used 6 different camera shots in our thriller opening sequence. These included a long shot, this was used so the audience can see more of the set and surrounding area. we used a POV shot when the antagonists were running away from the victim to portray intensity and fear. We then used a close-up shot when the antagonist was dialing a number on his phone, we used this shot so that the audience can see the phone being dialed. The next shot was also a close up of the receivers phone when an unknown number appeared. We used this to create continuity between the two calls.
We also used a mid-shot when the antagonist walked up to the window. we used this shot
Mise-en-scene:
We used a casual costume for our thriller as we wanted to portray a 'normal' setting. we used natural lighting outside, we chose not to use the standard dark thriller lighting in our opening sequence as it is set at a college during the day. we used very few props in our opening sequence as we did not want to be to detailed and only give away a little bit of what is going on throughout. we used the poles to beat the victim and two mobile phones for communication between the antagonist and the protagonist.
Sound:
In our opening sequence we have both diagetic and non diagetic sound. The diagetic sound we used was the victims scream first and then the conversation between the antagonist and the protagonist. we kept the scream in as we thought it related to the thriller genre of out opening sequence very well. The conversation is a key part in the opening as we find out a section of the story.
The non-diagetic sound in our opening sequence is very low toned and ominous, with bursts of high pitch synths. We used this mix of high and low sounds to create tension and intrigue.
Editing:
The editing in our opening sequence consists of jump cuts, fades and dissolve transitions. we used jump cuts as they are fast paced and precise this relates to the non-diagetic sound track in our opening. we used fade transitions as they portray a slow and eerie mood. we used dissolve transitions because they keep the continuity flowing throughout the opening sequence.
We used 6 different camera shots in our thriller opening sequence. These included a long shot, this was used so the audience can see more of the set and surrounding area. we used a POV shot when the antagonists were running away from the victim to portray intensity and fear. We then used a close-up shot when the antagonist was dialing a number on his phone, we used this shot so that the audience can see the phone being dialed. The next shot was also a close up of the receivers phone when an unknown number appeared. We used this to create continuity between the two calls.
We also used a mid-shot when the antagonist walked up to the window. we used this shot
Mise-en-scene:
We used a casual costume for our thriller as we wanted to portray a 'normal' setting. we used natural lighting outside, we chose not to use the standard dark thriller lighting in our opening sequence as it is set at a college during the day. we used very few props in our opening sequence as we did not want to be to detailed and only give away a little bit of what is going on throughout. we used the poles to beat the victim and two mobile phones for communication between the antagonist and the protagonist.
Sound:
In our opening sequence we have both diagetic and non diagetic sound. The diagetic sound we used was the victims scream first and then the conversation between the antagonist and the protagonist. we kept the scream in as we thought it related to the thriller genre of out opening sequence very well. The conversation is a key part in the opening as we find out a section of the story.
The non-diagetic sound in our opening sequence is very low toned and ominous, with bursts of high pitch synths. We used this mix of high and low sounds to create tension and intrigue.
Editing:
The editing in our opening sequence consists of jump cuts, fades and dissolve transitions. we used jump cuts as they are fast paced and precise this relates to the non-diagetic sound track in our opening. we used fade transitions as they portray a slow and eerie mood. we used dissolve transitions because they keep the continuity flowing throughout the opening sequence.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Peer Feedback on Rough Cut
When another group looked at our work, and they gave us feedback on a rough cut of our opening sequence. they said :
Shots: POV, close-up and handheld.
Mise-en-scene: Lighting: low and natural.
Props: poles, phone.
Costume: casual, student.
Location: field.
Editing transitions: jump cut. Sound is all diagetic.
Improvements:
- Sound effects.
- More thriller conventions.
Shots: POV, close-up and handheld.
Mise-en-scene: Lighting: low and natural.
Props: poles, phone.
Costume: casual, student.
Location: field.
Editing transitions: jump cut. Sound is all diagetic.
Improvements:
- Sound effects.
- More thriller conventions.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Thriller Music
During thriller opening sequences, the same piece of music tends to be played throughout, and it just fades in and out, and has different sections to it to correspond to the visual action.
Thriller music is distinctive because it often in written in a minor key, using chords, on the main instrument and ornamentation surrounds that chord using other instruments.
Thrillers often have a strong bass and beat which create a build up in suspense or tension. The use of wind instruments can create an eerie feel, like the wind, and can be mysterious, whereas brass sounds are loud and harsh, and can make you feel intimidated.
Thrillers nearly always end on a imperfect cadence so that the music is left hanging much like the narrative, instead of having a pleasing sounding end that sounds final, and gives closure.
Thriller music is distinctive because it often in written in a minor key, using chords, on the main instrument and ornamentation surrounds that chord using other instruments.
Thrillers often have a strong bass and beat which create a build up in suspense or tension. The use of wind instruments can create an eerie feel, like the wind, and can be mysterious, whereas brass sounds are loud and harsh, and can make you feel intimidated.
Thrillers nearly always end on a imperfect cadence so that the music is left hanging much like the narrative, instead of having a pleasing sounding end that sounds final, and gives closure.
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
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.
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