Charlieann's Blog: 2013

Shot list

These are each of the shots that are in our film opening.

Shot 1 - establishing shot of the police station.

Shot 2 - Title.

Shot 3 - establishing shot of the police sign.

Shot 4 - Title.

Shot 5 - Emma walking through the door.

Shot 6 - Title.

Shot 7 - Emma walking up to the table.

Shot 8 - Title.

Shot 9 - Emma talking to Kieran, Also shows a Title.

Shot 10 - Kieran replying to Emma, this also shows
a title.

Shot 11 - Kieran and Emma looking at a CCTV shot
of Charlie on the laptop. This also shows a title.

Shot 12 - CCTV video on Charlie in the interview
room. Also showing a title.

                                          Shot 13 - Emma telling kieran she will deal with
                                          the situation, and kieran can go home. This also
                                          shows titles.

Shot 14 - Kieran about to lock up. This also shows

a title.

Shot 15 - Kieran turning off the lights as he locks up.

Shot 16 - Title of the film name.

Shot 17 - Match on action shot of Emma entering

the interview room.

Shot 18 - Inside the room showing the match on

action shot of the interview room.

Shot 19 - This is Emma typing on the computer

about to ask Charlie a number of questions.

Shot 20 - This shot is Charlie answering the questions

that Emma has asked. Charlie speaking in a possessed

scary way.

Shot 21- Emma asking more questions to Charlie.

Shot 22 - Charlie answering a question.

Shot 23 - Shot of the lights flickering on and off.

Shot 24 - Charlie asking a question whilst the

lights are flickering on and off.

Shot 25 -Door handle rattling.

Shot 26 - Emma trying to run out of the interview room.

Shot 27 - Charlie telling Emma to stop what she

is doing to the door because its not a good idea.

Shot 28 - Another shot of Emma trying to get out

of the interview room.

Shot 29 - Shot of the chair that Charlie has been

sitting on. She is no longer sitting there. Lights are

also flickering.

Shto 30 - a shot of the light turning off.

Shot 31 - Shot of charlie through the window of the

door, on the other side of the interview room.

Shot 32 - This is a shot of all the lights off, and Charlie

walking away from the interview room into the dark.

Presence, Final cut.

This is the final cut of film opening that we had made. Over all the opening took us 6 weeks to come up with an idea of what we was going to do a film opening on. We decided on the genre horror. Once we had decided on this, we then started to think of the shots and the locations of when and where we would be filming. Before we started filming our rough copy we stayed after school to make sure that all the shots fit in with what we wanted to do. We then thought of all the costumes, shot list and a script that we would need. We then started filming the rough copy. Once we had finished this and edited everything we exported the opening onto youtube. We got feedback from the rough copy and from this we could see what we could do to make the film opening better. we took on peoples advice and changed things to make things bettter.We also re-shot most of the shots because of the lightening. Once we had done all this and started to edit the shots we added in background sounds and sound effects. After we did this we added in titles. Once all of this was done we exported the final cut onto youtube.

Foley

This is the foley that is used in the filming opening that we made. The foley that we used is for the walking, doors opening, doors ratteling, and the typing for the interview. To do foley we had to film the sounds that we needed for our shot. When we uploaded this we then had to take away the video and leave the sound. Once we had edited the sound that we needed we put it together with the shots that were being used in the film.

Location Images

These are images of the places that we filmed in the film opening.

This image is when Emma come into the room where she then starts talking to her colleague.

This image is where Emma comes through the door, when you see her walking down to talk to Kieran.

This image is when Kieran and Emma are talking about what they are going to be dealing with. This image is also used when Emma see's the CCTV shot of Charlie in the interview room.

This image is the door that leads to the interview room. You see Emma doing a match on action shot through the door.

This image is where Charlie is sitting when she is getting interview by Emma. This is where she answers all the questions.You also see a shot of this chair when Charlie goes missing and you see her on the other side of the door.

Film opening poster

Shooting schedule

Monday 25^th November As a group we decided to film after school when it was dark and looked better for the shots. Each person in our group has a different role in the group that needs to be filmed. Emma and Kieran being agents. Nick is the camera man and Charlie being possessed. The first couple of shots that needed to be were of Emma walking in through the door. We then worked out what would be best to shoot next with the lightening and the equipment that we had. We used this day as a practice of shooting and getting used to our roles. Whilst working out the shots we also worked out the script, timing of each shot, and the number of shots.
Tuesday 26^th November Once we had looked over our draft from the previous day we started to film the shots that we needed for our full draft. This way we all had the costumes that we needed for our roles. Some of the shots were done during class. The shots that we shot on this day were the first few shots. Emma walking through the door, walking up to the table and talking to Kieran, Kieran then responding. Each of these shots were clear but had to be re shot because of laughter and speech. After we fixed this we went into another room (the interview room) to film to shots of Charlie Ann. Before you see this you see a match on action shot of Emma walking through the door. Wednesday 27^th November We carried on with the rest of the shooting for the film. Starting off with Charlie filming the rest of her interview dialogue with Emma. Once we had finished this we worked out how we were going to end the filming. As we worked this out we filmed some more shots that would fit in and make up for time. This was the shots of the rattling of the door handle and the lights flickering on and off. We then shot the ending of the film. Emma trying to get out the door to see Charlie looking through the door. You then see Charlie walk off into the dark.
Monday 9^th December After putting all the footage onto the computer and editing it all with music, sound effects, transitions and titles. When we got our feedback we were told that the lightening was bad on a few shots. This meant we had to re shoot more so that it would be perfect for our end opening. The shots that we redone on this day was Charlie in the interview room from a CCTV angle. The other shots we couldn’t film in lesson time as the location we are using for the filming was being used. Emma re shot the shots that she was in with a better lighting after school.
Tuesday 10^th DecemberThe shot that we filmed on the previous day of Charlie from a CCTV angle had to be shot again as it was bumpy the previous time filmed. Before we filmed this we thought of a better idea to make the shot more effective.
Wednesday 11^th DecemberEmma was able to re shot the rest of her role after school as the location that we were meant to be using was being used. The shots that she re done had better lightening and the dialogue was more clear. The shot that we made of Charlie from a CCTV angle was put onto a laptop for a better effect.
Thursday 12 December Emma, Charlie and Kieran filmed the last bits of the of their roles for the final opening. The lightening was better and the dialogue was clearer. More speech was added in and other shots were cut.

Script

Presence - Script

This is the script for our opening scene. We designed then when we chose on a new idea for our scene, so it does not fully reflect the storyboard or other plans.

Location - Hallway and interview room of a police station.

(Emma walks slowly towards Kieran, who is sitting down on a desk looking at a monitor)

Emma (E) (Somewhat annoyed): So, what's the problem then?

Kieran (K) (Glances towards the monitor) Take a look for yourself.

E: I'll go deal with her, you're done for the day.

K (Relieved, walking out): I'll lock up, yeah?

(Emma brushes up and walks inside to the room, sitting down)

E (while typing): So what's the problem?

#Charlie-Ann (CA) (Deadpan, no emotion): They've got... me.

E (visibly surprised): What do you mean they've got you? Tell me what happened, where did this all start?

CA (looking around): Don't you see them? They're everywhere.

(Lights begin to flick on and off, door handle begins to rattle)

E (shocked, scared) What the hell's going on!?

(Emma goes up to fix the lights and the door)

CA: I wouldn't do that if I were you.

(Lights go off, Charlie-Ann's chair is empty. Sees her in the window)

E: *scream*

Film Opening First Draft and Feedback

This is the first draft of our film opening.
In this opening there are a lot of things that need to be changed. The lightening in the some of the shots needs to be changed as some shots are lighter then others. Another shot that needs to be changed is when Charlie is being caught on cctv, you cant see what is being wrote on the paper she is writing on. We will have to change this so that you can see what is being said. When we re shot the bits that need to be done we will have to make sure that shoot them at the right time so that the lightening doesnt go wrong.

Feedback

When we got the feedback from our class and other classes we was told some postive and negative things. The postive feedback we got about the sounds was that the music that is in our opening goes well with the rest of the film it fits in. There would need to be a more scarier sound on the last shot when the hand is shown dragging down the door. The sound effects that we could use would be screaming on the shot when Emma is trying to get out the door. The feedback that we got about the acting was that it was a good, and it worked well. The negative feedback about the acting was that some of the shots Kieran smirkes in and it isnt relevant to the story. The feedback that we got about the camera shots was that they were good steady shots, they all fitted in well with the rest of the film. There was one shot at the end that was a little shacky and rough that we have to be re-shot. Alot of the feedback said that the titles were plain but you could tell that it was for a horror genre.
The feedback that we got back from the teachers was that we would need to re shoot the shots that have bad lightening, This is only a couple of shots. We would also need to change the titles so that it wasnt as clear and plain but you would be able to tell that it was a horror genre film. The last bit of feedback that we got from the teachers was that we need to take out the sound when the lights flicker.

Shot list

Shot one – Close up of the light bulb flickering, this shot will be a close up and will last 3 seconds.
Shot two – close up of a foot nervously tapping representing fear. This show will go on for 3 seconds.
Shot Three – door opening slowly to the room of the interview. This will be a match on action shot. This shot will last for 5 seconds.
Shot four – Over the shoulder shot of the interview table. This shot goes on for 5 seconds.
Shot five - Close up of Charlie Ann before she is about to get interviewed. This will last 3 seconds.
Shot six – Close up of the interviewer. This shot will last 3 seconds.
Shot seven - Charlie Ann getting interviewed, this show goes on for 15 seconds.
Shot eight – Static transition, this shot goes on for 2 seconds.
Shot nine – establishing shot of the school. This shot goes on for 3 seconds.
Shot ten/eleven/ twelve – See shots of outside the school, inside the school and the corridor. In the corridor shot the lights will flicker to make the character scared. Each of these shots goes on for 3 seconds.
Shot thirteen - Two of the characters walking into the classroom.
Shot fourteen – Match on action shot of Charlie Ann shutting the door.
Shot fifthteen - This shot is of the girls getting their school books. This will be a medium long shot.
Shot sixteen - this shot will show a clock saying 4 o’clock; this will fade out and fade back to 6 o’ clock. This shows that time has changed.
Shot seventeen - The door opens slightly; this goes on for 3 seconds and will be a medium long shot.
Shot eighteen – Charlie Ann walking up to the door and walking down the corridor till she reaches the end.
Shot nineteen – Charlie Ann stops at the end of the corridor to stop to think about what is going on. She then starts to walk back. This will be a long shot.
Shot Twenty - As Charlie Ann walks back down the corridor the doors start to slam open and closed.
Shot twenty one - Charlie Ann opens one of the doors to see what is going on. A figure appears behind her.
Shot twenty two – Charlie Ann sees a knife with blood dripping off of it.
Shot twenty three – Charlie Ann then walks back to the media room.
Shot twenty Four - Match on action shot of the door opening and closing.
Shot twenty five – Close up of Charlie Ann’s eyes looking scared.
Shot twenty six – Charlie Ann sees Emma lying on the table dead.

evidence of how our plannig fits with research.

Genre conventions and our production

How our film relates to standard horror conventions

Camera shots:

Our film has multiple camera shots that relate to the horror genre. An example is the high angle shots which will be present throughout the piece, especially in the first few shots in the interview room at the beginning of the piece. We also utilise depth of field in the corridor scenes to create suspense as people move a lot more slowly in these scenes. All of these shots are widely utilised to create tension and increase immersion within horror films and we plan to use them to the best of our abilities.

Cinematography:

Lighting is by far one of our most important factors we need to incorporate into our theme. We plan to film in the dark, to create an atmosphere of fear and tension much like camera shots are used for. Every horror film ALWAYS incorporates dark lighting so not having it would be hugely detrimental to our final piece.

Characters:

We will have two characters present in the opening scene, and these adhere to modern horror conventions. We will try to utilise “the blonde”who inevitably dies first (who is Emma in this case) and also the heroine (who is Charlie-Ann) who represents purity and being a saviour. We will also briefly incorporate the iconic villain which is present in a lot of horror films, but only very briefly as we do not want to devalue the enigma code in the opening scene.

Location:

We plan to film at school, but at night when the school is empty and rather dark. This sense of subverted familiarity is a very scary concept as it changes the audience’s perception of a place.

Sound:

Our film will include exaggerated diegetic sound in order build up tension within the film and scare the audience right off the bat, and will also include short and brief non-diegetic sounds in order to shock the audience, both of these and standard conventions.