TREATMENT PRESENTATI

ONBy Beth, Nadia, Maddy and Jess

Research into Horror FilmsUsing Box Office Mojo we found out the sub genres for horror films as well as the most popular subgenre made.

Our GenreWe decided we were going to create a horror opening sequence because we all enjoy horror films and the filming and editing involved.

Using our research, we decided to choose supernatural as our sub-genre. This is because, even though it is the most unoriginal, we feel as though we can create an artistic opening sequence that would be different to any other genre.

Also seeing as it is the most produced, and it has the highest generating profit, people would most want to see something of that sub-genre.

InspirationWe are looking at putting together lots of short clips and images which will create an eery sense of discomfort for the audience.

Our main source of inspiration is ‘The Conjuring’ opening title sequence.

Using a montage of sinister shots like these will hopefully create a story and will link with the film that would follow after the title sequence.

Using shots like this where the shot changes slightly for a split second before the shot changes, shocks audiences and isn’t expected.

Our Title

This is our title and font that will also feature in our opening credits.

In the opening sequence we will also make some of the letters red to create the impression of blood being spread over the screen.

The font is also very sinister and appears to be handwritten/

Our Opening SequenceIdeas of the shots we are going to use:

- Juxtaposing images/clips

- Establishing shot (creepy house, cracked windows, ivy)

- Photo collage shot (a wall of the killers elements that was used to kill people)

- Pictures of people with their eyes crossed out

- Extreme close ups and unusual angles

- Colours- Black and white

- Overexposed

- Dark tones

- Negatives

- Religion VS Evil

Our Opening Sequence

Here are some ideas of the types of images that we will include in our opening sequence.

LocationsObviously because we are shooting short clips for an opening of a horror film, we will have to use places which are dark and sinister.

Using editing software we can make some locations look a lot scarier than they are by using filters. This allows us to shoot (mostly) at whatever time of day we would like to.

Areas we could film in are:

Skipwith and Skipwith basement

Churchyard (and graveyard)

Old classrooms

Boathouse

Target AudienceOur target audience is 15 years old and up.

This is because it is really hard to make a supernatural, paranormal styled horror film for anyone younger than the age of 12.

It also opens up the audience to a wider range than labeling it an 18 which doesn’t allow for more ages to watch it.

Location TableScene number Description of shot Characters Date of shot Location

1 Outline of a person in a dark room, low lighting.

Nadia 24/01/16 Skipwith basement

2 Low shot of legs walking through graveyard.

Jess 24/01/16 School graveyard

3 Close up of face, distorted image.

Maddy 24/01/16 Skipwith entrance hall

4 Close up and tracking shot of hand running down bannister.

Beth 24/01/16 Skipwith staircase

Risk Assessment Activity Hazard People at risk Risk Factor Actions taken

Walking down the stairs

Slipping or falling down causing injury

Actors, crew and equipment

Low Walking slowly with precautions

Filming in the basement

Uneven flooring and low lighting, could fall over or walk into something

Actors and crew Medium When not filming having the lights on or torches

Crossing the road to the graveyard

Could be hit by a car

Actors and crew Low Cross the road carefully

Walking by the river

Path is slippery, possibility of falling into the river

Actors, crew and equipment

Medium Walk slowly when near water and wear suitable