SESSION 3: GENRE

HORROR AND THRILLER• In our short film we decided that the element of horror and thriller would be shown

through out the film however we later discussed that we would illustrate the element of horror and thriller near end to show the build to the climax where the assault is committed. Because we felt that it would be very tedious and just be very boring but when the element of horror is displayed near the end it will leave that element of suspense and the act committed in the climax in the minds of the audience.

• In order to create the element of horror and thriller I looked at two short films

• Kidnapped

• Basement

Amongst other feature films to show the elements of horror and film to see how we can adapt the films and the research we have done to our short film.

KIDNAPPED HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=Z0BG0IESLF8

In many horror and thriller films the camera shot used is the point of view shot which used especially in this film to hide the character who is about to commit a crime. Highlighting the mystery of character amongst having the dark woods.

The wide shot used with the relation to having the over the shoulder long shot to show the setting and the hint the character intentions concentrates on keeping the suspense and tension into what may happen.

The shot shown keeps the hint of mystery as we only see the character feet as he walks and the shadow using a tracking shot as we follow the character it creates tension and also for see the movements of the mystery character and what he might do.

THE BASEMENT HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=BTVU7VYOAIG&FEATURE=PLCP

The wide two shot displays the prisoner and the mystery kidnapper amongst the surrounding identifying elements of horror and thriller of what the kidnapper may do to her.

This shot is revealed through the use of panning upwards to display the abbanded building presenting the conventional stereotype that is shown in horror films to add to the anticipation of what awaits the prisoner inside.

The wide shot of the kidnapper and his tools. The highlighting the use of lighting upon the tools that the kidnapper may use. Creating anticipation to what the kidnapper is going to do. Furthermore the use of mise scene of the kidnapper clothing which is dark connotes danger and deception.

A SELECTION AND ADAPTATION FOR THE SHORT FILM (RESEARCH AND PLANNING)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kjq6p0cMvk

INITIAL IDEA

The wide shot of the sea, was one in which my group had as an initial idea. Including this as part of the short film, will be based on the fictional characters : Humpty Dumpty, Cinderella and the ugly duckling sitting by the shore. In relation to research, we have analysed a variety of music videos and short films to help us form the decisions we as a group decide to make, to add to the success of the product.

PRODUCTION TEAM• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjncyiuwwXQ&feature=related

• http://www.aact.org/people/sounddesigner.html

Cheryl – Producer

Topaz – Director

Deborah – Sound Designer + in control of camera direction+ recording

Orianne – Managing editing

LOOKING INTO THE GENRE ( HORROR)CONTEXTUAL GENRE

As a group we came to the decision that our genre will be a horror/ thriller. The sub genre is a slasher. We chose this as the sub genre because a slasher in tells:• victims are killed in a violent manner• killed with a knife or axe• details on psychopathic killer• main characters characteristics

MY JOB :SOUND:• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1vjTJTRn48 – Robert Christopher (haunted sky)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAP26hS82BU&feature=related – Spooky Ambience

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpqbJMd6n-U – spooky sound that could be used when Harry is walking through the woods alone

Songs for the opening scene when Harry is getting ready: The songs have to be very upbeat and high tempo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QzvGKas5RsU – Tinie Tempah – pass out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=u0fk6syQ7iY – labrinth earthquake

CAMERA PERSON:CREATING A FLOW OF CONSISTENCY IN SHOTS

All three shots are following a consistency, which is what we are aiming to achieve. As the camera person the consistency and the certain shots and angles need to not only reflect the killer thoughts and movements to present the detail of the killer and the victim. Amongst trying to fill in the character each way of what is happening whilst staying one step ahead by keeping the audience in suspense.