Production Plan Day 3

Monday's lesson:

In this lesson we will be filming the lake scene, which is our longest scene out of the three. This scene consists of Chris being seen coming out of the lake looking wet and scared. He is crawling, because he is injured and then starts running in order to escape what he thinks is following him. The shots in this scene will include: extreme close up, extreme long shot, long shot/zoom in, overhead shot, cutaway/wide-shot, as well as high angled shots, point of view, and a mid shot.

What we will need:

a lake
daylight
casual clothing (same as in the abandoned street scene)
water bottle with water to put over Chris' head to make him look like he has been in the lake
fake blood (for the desperate man)
white t-shirt to exemplify the blood


Costumes: In this scene we have Chris and the desperate man

Chris: Will be wearing the same clothes he wore in 'Production Plan Day 3' because they are the same day.

Desperate man: Will be wearing casual clothing and most importantly a white t-shirt in order to illustrate he is injured and is bloodied.

Production Plan Day 2

Monday's lesson:

In this lesson we will be filming the abandoned street scene, where Chris has emerged from the lake and has run post the injured man and is about to call the police after finally getting his signal. This scene will feature a range of high angled and low angled shots to create a sense of confusion, as well as a mixture of extreme long shots to extreme close ups which will keep the audience interested but also convey a sense isolation for Chris.

What we will need:

a mobile phone
casual clothes which are different to the ones in the home scene
cloudy weather
the scene to be set as the sun is going down

Costume: In this scene there will be only one character: Chris

Chris - Will be wearing casual clothing which will be wet after emerging from the lake. These clothes will be different to the ones he wears in the home scene as to convey a change in the date. Specifically Chris will wear joggers, t-shirt and trainers because these are the clothes most teenagers wear.

Production Plan Day 1

Thursday's Lesson:

On thursday we will be using the beauticians room in barnsley college which will act as Chris' room in the care home. We need a range of wide shots, close ups and extreme close ups and we hope to be able to achieve a dolly in  shot which will give a sense of impending doom for Chris. We also plan to add a few more shots than shown in our shortlist as we believe this scene will be too short if not and will subsequently cause confusion for anybody watching it.

We will need:

a copy of the script
a copy of the shortlist
casual clothing
a bed

Costume: With there being only one character in this scene we will not need many items of clothing and props.
Chris - Will be wearing casual clothing in this scene (a polo shirt, jeans, and socks).

The general storyline for this script is Chris waking up confused as to where he is, he will look around the empty room and sit up in bed and get out of the bed. This is because Chris' mum has died and he has subsequently been put in care as he has no immediate family.

Shooting Pack for Next Day of Shooting

For next day of shooting
Due to recent weather conditions and the forecast it is difficult to plan an exact date.

Location: Dearne Valley Park
Time: 10:25 - 11:35 (Meet outside Eastgate)
Props: Phone, jacket, joggers, trainers, crap tshirt, fake blood
Other: Script, camera, tripod

We will be filming the outdoor scene from the beginning.

Storyboard:

Location:



List of tricky shots:

• In shot 3 when Chris is emerging from the water looking bloodied and injured it might be hard to keep the bloody effects on in the water. 
• Shot 6 - Chris at the bottom of the screen whilst the camera focuses on leaves blowing in the background. It will be difficult to get leaves to blow how we want them to and then to get the camera to focus on them.

• Shot 9 - Dollying out and keeping it smooth 

• In shot 11 it might be hard to get the bloody effects on the desperate man.

• In shot 18 it might be hard to get a shot of dark clouds where it is still visible to the audience. Also we have no control over the weather so we can't guarantee we'd get the shot.

Risk Assessment:

Location photos

This is the lake near to the woods where Chris will emerge, dripping with water and wondering where he is. The lake has a lot of reeds and is fairly overgrown which will add to the sense of horror and reality.









This is where Chris will encounter the injured man, and isn't too far from the lake. The greenery of the grass will also imply a scene change and will help to give the movie a degree of change.




This is the abandoned street where Chris will eventually receive a signal and be able to call the police. This scene looks very desolate and will also add to the sense of Chris' vulnerability.







This is the last scene that will feature in the two minute film. This will make a welcome change to the previous outdoor scenes which were very barren and desolate. In this scene the beds of the care home will be shown but Chris will be the only one there which will add to the sense of mystery.

Fake Blood

We require fake blood in the lake scene when the desperate man is on the floor who has evidently been stabbed or slashed. This theatre blood is available from Tesco and the 50ml it contains is enough for our character to appear hurt. We will put the fake blood on either a white or pale t-shirt so that the audience will be able to see it clearly and we can either use a brush or hands in order to smear the blood or put bloody hand prints on the t-shirt.

Shooting Pack Friday 23/01/15

Filming for Friday 23/01/15

Location: Dearne Valley Park
Time: 11:35 - 12:50 (Meet outside Eastgate)
Props: Phone, jacket, joggers, trainers, crap tshirt, fake blood
Other: Script, camera, tripod

How To Shoot Video In The Dark (Video)

In our street scene we plan on filming in the dark/dusk with a few street lamps around to give the scene light. In this scene however we may experience noise in our film and therefore we have watched this video to counteract any bad effects we may experience during our filming of this particular scene.

Classification

The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. The difference between 12A and 12 is that 12 is simply for DVD 

and Blu-Ray formats

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.

The R18 category is a special and legally-restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18 videos may not be supplied by mail order.

Title Sequence Storyboard

Shooting pack Thursday 22/01/15

Filming for Thursday 22/01/15

Location: Dearne Valley Park
Time: 10:25 - 11:35 (Meet outside Eastgate)
Props: Phone, jacket, joggers, trainers, crap tshirt, fake blood
Other: Script, camera, tripod

Props used in Thriller Films

Props used in Thriller Films

 A wide range of props can be used in thriller films to get different responses from audiences. They can range from small props such as knives to larger props such as chainsaws. Below I will explore props conventionally used in thriller films.

  Masks
Masks are often used to hide the identity of the antagonist in a thriller film and leave the audience wondering who is behind the mask and questioning why they are hiding their identity. It also adds to the narrative as the protagonist is frightened because they don't know who they are running from or what their motive could be.

Weapons

Different weapons can bring out different responses in audiences. Smaller weapons such as knives or screwdrivers bring out fear because it's hard to see so the audience are tense wondering if the protagonist has seen it and when it will be used. Larger weapons such as chainsaws are scary due to their size.








Traps, chains, locks

Usually traps, chains and locks are used to entrap the protagonist. This usually leads to danger as the protagonist is at the mercy of the antagonist or can't escape so are simply waiting to be found. This creates a feeling of claustrophobia as there is no way out and the audience is forced to wait and face all the dangers.

Blood Stained T-Shirt Tutorial

This video shows us how to make a blood stained t-shirt that will be worn by the desperate man on the floor and Chris. The tutorial uses make up brushes, fake blood and cocoa powder which will be easy to do at home and cheap. The blood stained t-shirt is important because it denotes violence and will make our audience on edge.

Individual analysis

Individual Analysis

Film: Case 39

Case 39 is a 2009 American psychological horror film directed by Christian Alvart, and starring Renée Zellweger,Jodelle Ferland, Bradley Cooper and Ian McShane.                                       

In her many years as a social worker, Emily Jenkins (Renée Zellweger) thinks she has seen it all -- until she meets 10-year-old Lilith (Jodelle Ferland) and the girl's cruel parents. When the parents try to harm the child, Emily assumes custody of Lilith while looking for a foster family. However, she soon finds that dark forces surround the seemingly innocent child, and the more she tries to protect Lilith, the more horrors she encounters. 

The video above shows a scene from the case 39 film where a little child is taken over and making the woman fear about what will happen in every stage. This is something that our storyline relates to because the character has a phobia of water and how this makes him react to his day-to-day life.

Video questionnaire

We asked a section of people to share their views about what they think of our storyline.

List of Tricky Shots/Edits/Effects

List of Tricky Shots/Edits/Effects

• In shot 3 when Chris is emerging from the water looking bloodied and injured it might be hard to keep the bloody effects on in the water. 
• Shot 6 - Chris at the bottom of the screen whilst the camera focuses on leaves blowing in the background. It will be difficult to get leaves to blow how we want them to and then to get the camera to focus on them. 

• Shot 9 - Dollying out and keeping it smooth 

• In shot 11 it might be hard to get the bloody effects on the desperate man.

• In shot 18 it might be hard to get a shot of dark clouds where it is still visible to the audience. Also we have no control over the weather so we can't guarantee we'd get the shot.

Storyboard (Rough)

Individual Research

Individual Research

Similar films

Submarine is a 2010 coming-of-age comedy-drama film adapted from the 2008 novel of the same name by Joe Dunthorne. The film was written and directed by Richard Ayoade, and starred Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige, Noah Taylor, Paddy Considine and Sally Hawkins. Submarine is Ayoade's directorial debut. 

Oliver Tate (played by Craig Roberts) is a 15-year-old from Swansea, infatuated with Jordana (Yasmin Paige). When Jordana invites Oliver to meet secretly after school, she takes pictures of them kissing, hoping to make her ex-boyfriend jealous. The plan backfires, but Jordana soon becomes his girlfriend.

At home, Oliver becomes concerned about his parents. His father, Lloyd (Noah Taylor), is depressed. New-age guru Graham (Paddy Considine), an ex-boyfriend of his mother, Jill (Sally Hawkins), has moved in next door, and his flirtations rouse Oliver's suspicions.

Oliver's relationship with Jordana grows, but he learns that her mother has a potentially fatal brain tumour. At an early Christmas dinner at Jordana's house, he witnesses her father break down. Unsettled, he decides that the Jordana he loves is at risk because the emotional events surrounding her will "make her gooey [sentimental] in the middle". He cuts off contact with her.

Thinking that his mother and Graham are having an affair, Oliver attempts to repair his parents' relationship. While searching for his mother on the beach, he sees Jordana with another boy. Heartbroken he heads home; but, on the way, he sees his mother with Graham and assumes the worst. Enraged, he breaks into Graham's house, gets drunk, and commits minor acts of vandalism. When Graham comes home, he finds Oliver but returns him home with minimal fuss. The next morning, Oliver awakes to see that both his parents aren't angry with him and are reconciling.

Oliver remains distraught about losing Jordana; he is downhearted for weeks, until he sees her on the beach. Running towards her, he explains his actions and learns that Jordana has broken up with her new boyfriend. Together, they walk into the sea smiling. The film is left on an ambiguous note.

                                                           Screen shots from the film: