Final Thriller Operning

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This is the link to our thriller film opening, please click here and it will open up the video in another tab on Youtube.

Filming process - Behind the scenes

When making decisions regarding the filming process problems occurred, we encountered a problem regarding the wind when filming a conversation between David and Anuj. The wind was overpowering their voices and mad it hard to understand what they were saying. This was something that when filming we had to play around with, changing the angle and positioning of the camera, also trying solutions with the props and objects we had present at that time. We tried using an open umbrella to shield as a wind breaker, this was only effective until the wind decided to change direction. When we placed the video clip onto the iMovie software we were aware that the camera didn't pick up a lot of the sound up,  although we tried putting things into place to solve the problem we knew that our last resort if it still wasn't suitable was todo a voiceover through the garage band software or we could increase the volume of the sound level when editing, but due to us wanting a realistic effect and a sound that was fuzzy we tried other solutions when filming to block out the wind.

We wanted to obtain a tracking shot but knew that the lighting when walking into the garage would be extremely dark, knowing that turing on the lights in the garage would be too bright due to use wanting to keep with a dark, unsettling and nerving perspective of the boys walking into the unknown. We had the option of using the lighting from the previous room to pick up on Anju and David walking into the garage. We came up with different solutions to solve this problem when filming, for example we placed Anju in a jumper that has a large white panel near his shoulder back area, this meant that when he walked into the dark room the audience had something they could lock there eyes onto ,so that the boys were slightly visible when walking into darkness. 

When we first filmed David and Anju walking into the kidnapers house our first thoughts where that it was too casual and they didn't represent any nerves or panicking emotion. Therefore we chose to re-film the entrance and suggest to Anju to swipe his hand along the wall, this is something that we chose to use due to it representing him hesitating as he moves through the hallway.

Updated Production Schedule

Date & Time	Location (issues such as travel or permission needed)	Actors needed	Costumes, props and make-up	Equipment needed
19th February   afternoon 1pm	Garage	David Aluko – Kidnapper Megan Clements – Kidnapped girl David Odumosu -Other teenager Anuj Patel -  Other teenager	old fashioned chairs Rope Tape Torturing equipment Phone Keys David A-Contact lenses All black outfit Kidnapped teenagers- Casual clothing	Camera Tripod Source of light (torch)
19th February  afternoon 1pm and on wards	Park	David Odumosu – Other teenager Anuj Patel– Other teenager Megan Clements -Teenager	PhoneOther teenagers- Casual clothing	Camera tripod

Behind The Scenes- Camera Angles And Shots

When filming for our thriller opening we noticed problems that would have to be fixed during the editing stage. When uploading all of the video clips into iMovie as a group we selected the outline of what was happening within the movie that matched the storyboard.When looking through all the camera angles we filmed we noticed that at one point me and David were both looking straight into the camera. This was something we didn't want the shot to resemble, as it emphasises the scene as being unnatural and that the actors are realising the camera is there. Therefore to solve this situation we looked back at the filming we had selected and found a clip that we could cut right before the actors made eye contact with the camera. By dong this it created a more natural and realistic camera shot as it doesn't represent the actors knowing they are being recorded.

When filming we had to be aware that the bracelet that I am wearing was removed, however the problem we had was when the camera started rolling the bracket was still on my wrist. Therefore this has to be removed and re- filmed, meaning that we had to remember to select the correct video clip when placing all the videos together to create the basic storyline, during editing stage. The reason this was a big impornatce that we got it right was due to the bracelet was the key item that was found by the two friends trying to rescue the victim that was kidnapped, because the bracket was in frame to start with it meant that the film didn't have continuity, and the storyline didn't flow as well as we wanted it to. If we was to of kept the first video, the audience would of perhaps clicked onto the fact she was already wearing the bracelet at the beginning of the kidnapping scene, and could've confused the audience. 

Editing -Behind The Scenes

This is a video of us trying to find the correct non-digetic music to fit into the background of our opening. The recording shows Me ,Laura and David working on the layout of where to place music. Followed by David being questioned and asked what type of music he is trying to fns and that the music can not be copyrighted.

Location for filming

These are some images for the whereabouts we have set our film opening, we chose to use this park around Hempstead area because it had a sheltered seating area. This atmosphere was best to film in as there was a large open spaced field with a forest type area which went around and in the middle of the park layout. Having a meeting point in this opening was a key importance as we wanted to portray the three friends always coming there to meet and hanging around these areas.

These images show the wood area we have decided to film the two boys walking through within the flashback. Having the tree area by the sheltered seating section was another thing in why this location best suited out scene. As when the 2 boys walk away the trees are to be see to represent them being camouflaged and not being able to see there fiend being kidnapped.

All of these field photographs were taken in Hempstead park, these photos were taken before we started filming, another reason we as a group chose this type of location was because it was abandoned within parts of the park. This made it an easy place to film and not worry about the public getting in the shot.

This is a picture of the garage we chose to base out filming in ,as a group we didn't have access to a basement so we came up with all the alternatives that we could use that was basement like. We had access to attics and dark rooms but came to the conclusion that using this garage would give us a basement feel, the low lighting and cramp area made it perfect for a kidnapping atmosphere.  When filing we would move the objects that were shown blocking the garage door for example the brown bin and green over.  this would be to aloo us to have more room to set the tripod up and fit a chair in the centre for the hostage.

This image shows the length of the garage, we wanted a crowded pathway to show that the house wasn't abandoned and that people were currently living there. However because the crowded counters and tools piled up were in the scene it meant that when filming we have to be very carful of making sure we don't have unwanted objects distracting the audience for what they are suppose to be looking at.







The flooring in the garage was perfect for the type of setting and creepy torture scene we wanted to portray,we wanted a scuffed and dirty room , therefore this garage concrete flooring was perfect to so filming. The reason this would be good is show within the filming is because the scuffs and scratches on the floor could symbolise struggles allowing the audience to make consumptions on perhaps this isn't the kidnappers first victim.

Editing - Behind The Scenes

                                              

This is a video of Me , David and Laura talking about the placing and framing of the opening ,we discussed where would be best to place different camera angles and if is showed good continuity. 

Different Camera Angles And Shots

During the filming stage i would like to includes many different camera angles and shots as possible, although we have only got 2 minutes worth of filming to create and explain our chosen thriller opening ideas. I feel that the more we include then the more interesting and dramatic the final opening will be. When it comes to filming I would defiantly make sure that whoever is filming obtained a steady shot, so that the camera doesn't july or shake when filming, unless it was our choice to include an unsteady tracking shot for example to represent a point of view angled shot.

Something that when coming to film ,making sure the camera framing is perfect is a vital importance to creating a good film clip, I will have to make sure that the camera is position so that at times the camera is eye level to the persons head. Also checking the scene before I start filming will be anything thing that I need to take into consideration. As clutter or people within the background would distract the audience from perhaps the person in the frame at the time.
some camera shots that I hope to be including in the filming stage would be a panning, medium shot, long shot , close up and extreme close up. By including a variety of different angles it should create a more interesting and dramatic clip for the audience to image in.
 Some camera angles I will be planning to include are:

Panning shots, this is when the camera gets moved from a fixed axis and slowly moves from side to side.
A medium shot is used to show things within the scene, they normal are far but not too car away from someone speaking or an object that needs to be in frame. Then a long shot shall be used to show the surrounding of that scene and the body language of the character.
Close up is usually from the shoulders up, normally used to show someones facial expression within a conversation or to highlight something on an object.
Another type of camera angle would be an extreme close up ,these are preferably used to show an objects detail or  more in-depth look into the facial expression on the persons face.