Final thriller opening

Evaluation of Iluzio

Evaluation Plan

We have decided as a group that it would be beneficial to all if we complete some evaluation questions as a group, but others as individuals. As a group we will complete questions 2, 3, 4 and 7. Where as questions 1, 5 and 6 will be completed on our own.

We have done this as we feel it will be more efficient and allow us to experience a range of technologies while still having our independent experience.

practice of editing on final cut

http://youtu.be/TiFNeAqVE4M

Iluzio First Draft

Our First draft of our Thriller opening!

Title sequence construction

We have started to construct our title sequence. We have used items such as type writes and pen & ink. We have taken inspiration from Se7en's title sequence, this gives it an old effect. We used dramatic music pair with it to create tension and put the audience on edge, This is also typical of thrillers.

9th December Filming Date

We have planned another filming date as one of our scenes we thought was filmed, but turned out to be deleted on the camera. This is just the friend scene where they are discussing Freddie's arrival/life. We will be filming after school at Amy's house again. We will also film our title sequence!

Developing Sound

In todays lesson we focused on sound. We included the mysterious music when Enzo was on screen, this suggest she is imaginary as it sounds like twisted fairytale music. We made this music louder after the gun shot, this was to emphasise Enzo's nearing appearance, and the plot twist. We paired this with the dramatic music to create tension and suspense.

Possible music

We have started to think about sound and which we will use in our thriller:

1) From this we like track 1 and 10, this is because they are both suspenseful and dramatic, but not tacky.

2) We like the heart beat sound as it creates tension for the audience. It also is common within thriller films and within past student work.

3) This creates suspense and may be effective before the shooting scene

Prowess Evaluation

We had 3 lessons to plan, film and construct our preliminary task. We were given 4 random props that we picked out of a bag: a clock, dictionary, cuddly lion and halloween knife. We also had to include certain editing/filming techniques such as the 180 degree rule, continuity and all of the group in the film.

Firstly we successfully used continuity editing while Holly was running up the stairs, we filmed from different angles several times. However when the lion was thrown the continuity was slightly effected by seeing Amelia's hand. From this in our thriller opening we will be careful of our surroundings and make sure we film scenes more than once.

We used the 180 degree rule while Holly and Amelia were talking.

We used effects such as slow motion. This was because it made it more dramatic and is also a common technique in thrillers. Therefore we decided to experiment with it. 

 We don't like the clock that we included as the shots weren't long enough and therefore it didn't make sense.

Overall we think for the short space of time we had we successfully created our film with all the aspects we needed. However we feel it doesn't make sense as the planning could of been more detailed. This means we will carefully make sure that our opening makes sense.

First editing session

Today we had our first editing session. We firstly inserted the clips that we required and later on we will edit the clips and sound.

Filming Plan for 27th November

Our plans have slightly changed within our thriller opening as we have realised that it included too much content which we may not be able to fit into the two minute time slot. Therefore we have Cut out the park scene, and instead Freddie goes straight from his room to see his friend where he ends up getting shot. I have produced a rough outline for our filming to night so we can efficiently get through filming and make sure it all runs smoothly.

SCENE ONE - BEDROOM:

1. OTS of Freddie talking

2. OTS of Enzo talking

3. SHOTS ALREADY FILMED OF ENZO PULLING OUT BOX

4. Close up of Freddie

5. OTS of Freddie talking

6. Mid shot of the two

7. *KNOCKING ON THE DOOR* close up of Freddie worried

8. Mid shot - Enzo is gone

9. POV of Freddie talking

SCENE TWO OF THE DAY - WALKING DOWN ROAD AND TOO THE DOOR:

1. Wide shot of Freddie walking down the road

2. Long shot of Freddie walking up to the door

3. Close up of the hand knocking on the door

4. Mid shot of friend opening the door

5. close up of corner of the gun

6. Mid shot of Freddie pulling out the gun

7. close up down barrel of gun

8. BLACK

9. Low angle / Long shot of Enzo walking away holding the gun

SCENE THREE OF THE DAY - LIVING ROOM UNTIL FREDDIE ARRIVES:

1. Mid shot of Friend one receiving a text from Freddie

2. Close up of the text

3. Mid shot of Friends talking

4. Mid shot of the friends turning to the door

Filming date - 23rd November

This sunday we planned a filming date, the whole group turned up but unfortunately Tom (Freddie) couldn't attend last minute. However we still managed to practise the full look of Enzo, film part of a scene and start the opening credits. We are now planning another filming session after school on Thursday (27th November).

Group Roles

Amy: Friend 1, Props & Enzo's Make-up

Phoebe: Friend 2, Props & Enzo's Hair
Holly: Friend 3 & Costume for friend 1-3

Amelia: Enzo and her costume.

Tom (extra): Freddie, responsible for his own costume

We have assigned these roles as it was logical for each person. Firstly Amy' house is the location where we will film and therefore she is responsible for organising that, as well as providing the gun. She is also responsible for re-creating Enzo's makeup on each filming date as the products are at her house. Secondly Phoebe is responsible for recreating the look of the hair using different curlers, She will also provided the 'stolen items' for the box which plays a key role within the opening. Thirdly Holly chose which colour everyone will wear, to help portray their personalities. For example Friend one will wear black jeans and a white vest top, this is to convey that she is pure, good and the protagonist of the group. However the whole friendship group will wear black jeans to create a common factor and identify them as a group. Friend three will be in black, this was to portray that she was the antagonist of the friendship group. Friend two will wear mixture of black jeans and bright colours to show that she is neither good or bad and the centre of the friendship group. Enzo is responsible for her own costume as we all decided she should be in black. The leather jacket shows that she is reckless and mysterious. Finally our actor Freddie will wear a light grey hoodie with black jeans as a metaphor for his split personality.

Production log

• 23rd October Filming date one: At Phoebes house also trialing make-up and costume for Enzo
• 23rd November Filming date two: Amy's house

Changes we have made

The first change we have made is to cut out the explosion scene and replace it with another scene of Freddie in his room. This is because we felt the explosion was irrelevant and our audience research proved that it was not needed. It may also not make sense to the audience as is it not a key thriller convention.

Unfortunately we have had to remove the male friend due to complications with filming. This part was very small and not necessary to our film and therefore it has not major affected our film.

We have also taken out the caseworker from the film as we felt it did not make sense within the context of the film, and it would be clearer if Freddie was talking to himself/Enzo.

We have also changed the first scene to a village and field as it would improve the continuity in comparison to where we film the house scene.

Prowess

This is our preliminary filming task. We had to include certain camera techniques and editing including action match, shot/ reverse shot, 180 degree rule and continuity editing. We also had to include four unusual props, these were the lion, dictionary, clock and halloween hook blade.

Analsysis of results

Analysis of Survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-NVHMCPQ7/

Enzo Trial

During the Half Term we met up and had another longer trail to try and improve out makeup. We didnt only just do makeup, we also wanted to do Enzo's hair trail. Which we curled to make it look messy so it would look like Bellatrix Lestrange from Harry Potter.

 

Enzo's thrid trial

This is our third trail for the make up, that one of our characters will be wearing. Enzo is the character that will be wearing it. We still want to improve in areas.