Planning

Location: 

We will be filming at my Adriana's house. Her room matches the description of the room in our script and she also has all the props we need: dolls, teapots, and clothes. 

Participants: 

The actor for this film will be me (Adriana). I will be the cameraman Faith and the editor will be Adrian. I'm probably the best choice to be the actor because all the costumes belong to me and are my size. Adrian is tech savvy and good with editing, so he will be the main editor. That leaves me to handle the camera!

Health and Safety: 

This film has little risks, but there is one. In one scene, we have a tea kettle go off on the stove and we will be handling hot water to get shots of steam. We've researched what the first aid procedure for a burn is and it says to run the burn under cold water and bandage it. We are filming near my kitchen, so we'll have a sink near-by.

Schedule:

I have band practice every Tuesday and Thursday, with some impromptu practices and events on the weekends. I have work every Monday and Friday in the evenings. Adrian has football conditioning everyday after school. Our schedules are pretty busy and conflicting. We have decided the best time to film would be during our spring break because Adrian and Adriana will be free from school activities and I can come during the day before work. We need to stick to our schedule tightly because of our hectic lives!

2/8/22: research different movie genre options and pick a genre

2/14/22: Research three movies in selected genre

2/18/22: Research title designs in selected genre

2/25/22: Write script, plan out film, and plan title design

3/4/22: Draw storyboard

3/21 & 3/23: Filming time!

3/25 : Edit our film

3/25- 4/15: group will finalize film and make any final changes

Back-Up Plan:

We will be filming inside, so there is no need to worry about weather. The thing that is most likely going to cause issues is our respective schedules and not being able to film on planned days. If this happens, we will plan to sacrifice a Sunday because that is when everyone is off. We didn't want to work on a Sunday because some people use that day to spend with family, so we will use it as a last resort. If even Sunday doesn't work, me or Adrian will probably sacrifice a practice from our respective activity to film. 

Storyboard

 

Script

Scene One:

*Establishing shot of girls room

Setting: in a teenage girl's room. It's very girly; pink but with a dark atmosphere. Jane, 16 years old, is in her night gown getting ready for an event. The atmosphere is empty and eerie.

*Melancholia starts playing

A mid shot shows Abel going in front of her mirror and starting to brush her hair.

Scene Two:

*Mid-shot of Abel's back rummaging through her closet

- She throws three dresses on her bed. She takes a look at each of them and picks her choice.

ABEL: this one.

Scene Three:

- Abel is humming, sitting at her vanity. 

*Close-up shots of her putting on make-up 

*Diegetic sound of tea kettle going off

- Abel notices and stands up to check on it.

Scene Four:

*A tracking shot shows Abel holding a tray with 4 empty tea cups on it.

*She places the cups on the table and pours tea in them using close-up shots

*Abel finally sits at the end of the table. An over-the-shoulder shot reveals 3 dolls sitting at the table with her.

*A pan-shot shows each doll with labels on their heads. Each label has a name.

*A mid shot shows Abel drinking the tea. But, she notices something off about the tea. She looks down at it and notices it's blood.

*A close-up reveals the blood in the cup and on her mouth.

Scene Five

Abel suddenly wakes up in a panic. It was all a dream.

*A close-up shot shows her springing up from her nightmare.

Title Research: The Conjuring 2

 The Conjuring 2

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? Which ones? 

There are a total of 20 different titles that are displayed in the opening sequence of 'The Conjuring 2'

• Director

• Screenplay

• Producers

• Executive Producers

• Executive Producer

• Based on characters created by

• Director Of Photography

• Production Designer

• Edited by

• Visual Effects Supervisor

• Actors

• Casting by

• Costumes Designed by

• Music by

• Music Supervisor

• A 'New Line Cinema' Presentation

• In Association With 'Ratpac-Dune Entertainment'

• A 'Safran Company' / 'Atomic Monster' Production

• A 'James Wan' Film

• Movie Title

What connotation do the images carry?

The pictures that are shown in the title sequence give an eerie and uneasy feeling. Most of the pictures are normal group pictures/ portraits, but some pictures show broken objects and frantic scenes that make the audience feel fear.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 

The genre is reinforced in the title sequence through the audio being played in the background. The audio used in the background of the title sequence are the actual audio recording from the people that the movie is based on. This audio recording gives a very uneasy feeling. Combined with the picture displayed on screen and the sudden scary transitions between them. You can tell from the title sequence alone that the movie falls in the horror genre.

What conventions are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

One convention used in this title sequence is the dark lighting, the low dark lighting is what helps set the spooky/ gloomy mood needed for a horror movie. Another convention is the use of still long shot camera angles/ pictures, this is used to help set a realistic feeling for the audience. Also the use of the sound in the background, that also helps with the realism and uneasy feeling.

Title Research: The Shining

 The Shining 

 How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?  Which ones?

The opening sequence of 'The Shining' contains 8 different titles.

• A 'Stanley Kubrick' Film

• Movie Title 'THE SHINING'

• Actors

• Executive Producers

• Based upon a novel by 'Stephen King'

• Produced in association with 'The Producer Circle Company'

• Screenplay by

• Produced and Directed by 'Stanley Kubrick'

What connotation do the images carry?

The images are very simplistic, the whole opening scene is just a bunch of extreme long shot/ extreme long tracking shots. Just a car driving along a road that is in a mountain valley. The only feeling this gives the audience is mainly a feeling of realism.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? 

In the title sequence the soundtrack that plays is the most significant technique used. The sound is very ominous, with a very slow pace. Very loud at some points then very quiet at others. This is used to give an uneasy feeling for the audience, along with a feeling of strong anticipation. From what is displayed on the screen, you probably wouldn't be able to tell that the movie is a horror one. But you would definitely be able to by the music.

What conventions are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The main convention used to appeal to the horror genre audience is the type of music. The slow gloomy sound gives the audience an uneasy feeling that fits perfectly with a horror movie.

Title Research: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

 For my title design research, I decided to watch the opening sequence of Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequence of the film? Which ones?

There were 21 titles in total. These titles included

• Production companies

• Actors

• The title of the movie

• Music producers

• Casting directors

• Associate Producers

• Special effects

• Editors

• Art director

• Production designers

• Director of photography

• Writers

• Executive producers

• Director

2. What connotations do the images carry?

The title sequence opened with images of people at a popular dining spot. There are a bunch of teenagers having fun and enjoying themselves. The bright lights and fun colors give the viewers feelings of amusement and youth. The environment then transitions into being more shady and dark. It shows a few teenagers in a secluded area and underage drinking. The mood is more chill and makes the audience feel like they are up to no good. The darkness is also unsettling and adds a bit of suspense. Lastly, an ice cream truck drives by the teenagers. The truck has a creepy clown on top of it. The darkness and the creepy clown image makes the viewers feel like something is about to happen to the teenagers, especially since the movie is named "killer klowns."

3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

One thing that stuck out to me was the title of the movie. The title was red, edgy, and sharp. This gave me an image of killing and knives in my head. Additionally, the movie opens with eerie music, which sparks terror in the listener. Having the movie take place at night and in a remote area also reinforces the horror genre. The dark lighting limits the audiences senses and sparks suspense.

4. What conventions are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

I would imagine the target audience for this movie are young adults and people who are into gore and creepy themes in movies. The movies uses young actors so the audience can relate to the characters. The costumes, or clothes, worn by the actors places the audience in their shoes. The image of a creepy clown also appeals to the audience, due to their interest in horror themes.

Title Research: Dead Silence

 Dead silence is about a man Jamie who lost his wife, Mary, a murdered ventriloquist ion there creepy town, Raven Fair. The opening sequence of the film contained the production compnay, studio, film title, actors, music creator, costume designer, editors, production designers, director of photography, and executive producers. It also included who the story, casting, screenplay, and movie was directed by. In the scene the focus is directed on the creation of the doll and a description of where the word ventriloquist came from. When creating the doll it starts by showing the light of a fire to brighten the room to the carving of the doll's face. After the carving the eyes are placed into the open eye sockets and the makeup as well as clothing being placed. These images give off a very unsettling feeling because they bring a very superficial being to .life. As you see the doll gain human like characteristics especially as the eyes develop it is very creepy. By having the outset in a dark environment with minimal light and a creation of a creepy doll it resembles the horror genre. By creating the feeling of fear it embodies the genre, horror. Typically a horror's target audience are people who want to enjoy thrills and stimulation. By providing an opening scene that slowly shows the mysterious doll being built it grasps the audience's attention from the start. As they learn more and more the viewers will crave for more thrilling content. Also, at the end of the opening sequence where the doll's body zooms all the way to its face and into its eye it deeply questions the doll’s soul. It enters into this black darkness that leaves viewers questioning. The technology was used effectively here and when the outset was edited into an old time grainy video as well. This provides backstory that this could be a old time tale that has built from ancient origin.