Monday, 24 November 2014

Thriller Task: Location Scouting

This was our original location that we were going to use. However, it seemed too dangerous too use and we didn't have any permission which could be bad for us if we were seen.










Because we didn't have permission and it was unsafe, we had to change our location. We decided to use the storage area of a DIY shop. This turned out to be better for our thriller because he is in a less secluded area which makes more sense. Also the area will be dark which will create a better effect of mystery. It has also given us more ideas of shots.



















The Walking Dead Inspiration Titles


Thriller Task: Character Profiles

Wanted Man
  • Age: Late 20s
  • Occupation: Unknown
  • Appearance: Dark hair, brown eyes, unshaven
Not much is known about this character, all the audience know is that he is hiding and he is on the run from a group of armed men. This implies he has done something to provoke a group or organisation and he has to hide from them.


Armed Men
  • Ages: Mid 20s-30s
  • Occupations: Henchmen for unknown group/organisation
  • Appearance: Wearing black military-like attire
A group of heavily armed men suggests that the man they are chasing has either done something to aggravate someone or has something that they want, and are willing to use force to get what they want.



Sunday, 23 November 2014

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Thriller Task: Actor Contract

This is the contract that we will give to our actors before we start filming.
This is so that we have proof that they are willing to star in our film.


Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Thriller Task: Shot List

This is our shot list for our thriller opening.
 
 
Shot Number
Type of Shot
Duration (S)
Description
1
Long Shot
Pan
2.00
A shot of the area.
2
Mid Shot
Still Shot
2.00
A shot of the protagonist against a wall.
3
Long Shot
Still Shot
3.00
The car driving up the road, towards the camera.
4
Close-up
Still Shot
1.30
The protagonist searching through his bag.
5
Mid Shot
Pan
2.30
The car driving through the main gates, past the camera.
6
Mid Shot
Still Shot
2.30
The car stopping and a soldier walking in front.
7
Close-up
Still Shot
1.30
The protagonist’s possessions.
8
Close-up
Still Shot
2.00
The guns used by the soldiers.
9
Mid Shot
Still Shot
2.00
The protagonist putting things into his bag.
10
Mid Shot
Tracking Shot
3.30
The soldiers walking with their guns, away from the camera.
11
Close-up
Tracking Shot
3.00
A soldier searching the area.
12
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.30
A torch being shone through a window.
13
Close-up
Still Shot
2.00
The protagonists hand gun.
14
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.30
The soldiers opening the door of a container unit.
15
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.00
The soldiers walking into the container unit, towards the camera.
16
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.00
The soldiers walking into the container unit, away from the camera.
17
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.30
The protagonist hearing the soldiers.
18
Mid Shot
Tracking Shot
2.00
The soldiers moving through the compound.
19
Close-up
Still Shot
1.30
The soldier giving orders to the others.
20
Close-up
Still Shot
1.00
A soldier running through a puddle.
 
21
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.30
A soldier taking cover behind a wall.
 
22
Close-up
Still Shot
1.30
The protagonist loading his revolver.
 
23
Mid Shot
Still Shot
2.30
The soldiers preparing to breach the door.
24
POV
1.00
The soldiers going into the building.
25
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.30
The soldiers going into the building.
26
Mid Shot
Still Shot
1.00
The protagonists stuff is gone.
27
Close-up
Tracking Shot
1.30
The protagonist running away.
28
 
3.00
The main title.
29
Long Shot
Still Shot
3.00
A family house, titled “One Week Earlier”.
 
 
We are filming long duartion shots so that we can get the best bits but we will cut them down to around 1 or 2 seconds.

This is what we are going to film and what shot types we will use, which will help us know what we need to film on the day so that we don't waste any time. However, we might take more shots depending on what effect it creates and if we want to capture something else.