Voxpot

By using a voxpot it allowed us as a group to discus what the audience expect from a horror film, therefore would allow us to use it within our work. Hearing different peoples ideas gave us a chance to not just include what one person wanted and therefor make it suitable for all people. The people we asked the questions to were our target audience. This made it allot easier for us to get what they wanted. This allowed us to make the audience satisfied with what they were watching.

Shooting schedule

 
This allows us to know exactly what we are going to shoot and what time we are going to shoot it, allowing us to be organized.

This gives us the chance to also make corrections in advance if it is not possible on a certain day to do filming.

It also allows us to see the equipment we need to take with us, this makes less mistakes as we wont have to travel to the destination then realize we need something.

By writing down all the different shots we are going to film on certain days makes it less confusing for us to get confused on what we are meant to be filming, it also allows us to decide on what days we need certain props.

By writing down the props that are need gives us a greater chance of not bring the wrong equipment, therefor making the filming shoot allot faster.

story board Anamatic

This is our first preview from our story board of what our film is going to be like.

I really like the extreme close up of the ring at the end because, just using that shot allows the audience to realize that they are part of a cult.

There was things that we were told to change that  we did changed. An example of this was the script as we didn't have the correct things to say as were were foreshadowing what was going to happen next.

I think that the sound is really effective as it allows the audience to make their own decisions on what they think it is trying to portray.

Using the storyboard allows us the advantage of being able to directly see what shots we are going to use, the music and the sound this gives us an idea of what the actual thing is going to turn out like.  It also gives us the chance to change things if we don't think that it is suitable of the theme or idea. Without using one means that we have to make decisions on the spot about the type of shot we will use and can visualize the end. This in turn means that we don't know how successful it will be.

Script

The ritual opening

Mary Shaw is running through a forest. Wearing dirty black clothing.Mary is on the verge of fainting , it seems as if she's been running for years. It's unknown to the audience what she's running from.A voice is heard over this scene

Police officer

Mary Shaw , 19 years old , Blonde , Caucasian, female. 5ft7. Now then Miss Shaw, tell me exactly what happened.

Mary Shaw

I was just walking...This..man , he came after me.

Mary is visibly upset , she puts her hand towards her mouth and she is mumbling

He wouldn't stop...he was..

POLICE OFFICER

Take your time.Do you remember what he was doing? What did he look like?

MARY SHAW

I couldn't see him , he was hidden in the dark. He was tall..dark clothes.. pure evil

POLICE OFFICER

Did you see his face at all?

MARY SHAW

NO! Please I know he's still out there , he won't stop , everywhere I went he was there!

*Mary starts sobbing uncontrollably *

POLICE OFFICER

You're safe here , please don't be upset.No one is out to get you , you're perfectly safe

*Drinks water*

MARY SHAW

He grabbed me , I ran so far...He wouldn't stop, he was strong , a big man , nearly ripped my arm off!

POLICE OFFICER

So you were  close to him ...yes?

MARY SHAW

Yeah

POLICE OFFICER

When he grabbed you , did you get any sighting of his face , any distinguishable features?Anything at all

MARY SHAW

Mary ponders for a moment


I...
*cries*



POLICE OFFICER

Please..madame. There's nothing to be afraid of understand?

MARY SHAW

*Nods*

POLICE OFFICER

Good. Now then... can you recall anything else?

*At this point the police officer , brings his clasped hands towards MARY and reveals he has the same ring as the attacker*attacker

MARY SHAW

Mary looks terrified , she looks at the ring and lets out a scream

By using the script it allows us to see what the character is going to say and then allows us to see how we want the actor to preform it. Having the chance to look at the script before hand gives us as the directors a chance to foreshadow how we want to present it.

Casting

Casting

Who will be involved in the casting and be in role of the characters involved?

Kevin will be playing the role of the police officer.

James will be playing the role of the Freddie this person, is the antagonist that is focussed on within the opening sequence and stereotyped to be the ‘bad guy’.

Chanel will be the female character who is the innocent character and being chased by ‘Freddie’.

Kevin- The police officer

Kevin will be performing in the opening sequence of the police officer. This character is mysterious but also is questioning Chanel the innocent character. This character is conveyed as someone who is helpful and tries to get to the bottom of the situation. He wears formal clothing, to show that he is important, and has high authority.  He will be wearing black and white clothing to show and communicate what his type of job occupation is, so that it’s clear.  This police officer will be middle aged to show power, and that he’s experienced in the police force. This character will be male, because usually males are stereotyped to be the stronger gender and more powerful and dominant. In the opening sequence the police officer, won’t be shown much throughout only his hand for gesture purposes.

James- The mysterious character that chases Chanel, under the name of Mary Shaw.
James will be the mysterious male character that is chasing Mary. He wont be focused on a lot but he will be included in intense scenes within the opening sequence. 

By choosing the casting in advance allows us to choose the actors suited for the characters. For example, Chanel fits the character of Mary because of the similar appearances. This then gives us the time we need to help the actors choose how they want to develop their character to make it suit who they are preforming as.

Story board

The shots i liked out of these was the one of the extreme close-up of the feet running through the forest, because it helps build the tension within the start of the scene and makes the audience wonder why the person is running. The hyperbolic sound also makes the audience feel nervous for the character.

Another shot i liked was of the extreme close-up of the ring on the finger because it finally allows the audience to find out who the police is. This makes the audience feel worried for the girl as they now know she is in trouble but cant do anything for her.

Storyboards are a good way in determining what shots to use and what not to use, as it gives the director a chance to see what is happening and what is about to happen. It also allows them to see what sound they are going to have over the top or sound.