Main Task - Filming

Yesterday I filmed the production of the main task. Overall I feel that filming went very well and I believe the final result will show the level of detail we went into when filming.

Some of the positives were that I managed time very efficiently. I also used a variety of both camera angles and movement to add different effects to gain the viewer's focus. I used camera movement to create a scary feel to the film as our main idea was based on a horror/crime thriller. Another positive included that there were no acting or unrealistic changes in the clips as this would make the film seem very amatureish in the final result; for example the lights fliker between on and off and we managed to shoot the whole scene without seeing any of the hidden effects.

However on the other hand there were a few minor improvements that could have been made. For example I personally believe that some of the pans were too shaky. This is something that can be easily addressed through a reshoot. Also, when I began shooting it was early evening where as by the end of filming it was very dark and so this may create some confusion.

Task 10 - Filming Schedule - Main Task

Task 9 - Risk assesment - Main task

Risk	Consequences	Chance of happening (1 – 10)	How serious is the risk? (1 – 10)
Dropping the camera	This risk could have led to injuries such as a broken foot or toes.	5	7
Tripping over the tripod	This risk could lead to the cameraman suffering an injury	3	7
Knife scene	This risk could lead to cuts, bleeding and in an extreme situation even death.	4	8
Car damages	Could lead to minor injuries of the characters and cameramen (however unlikely as the car is only supposed to be stationary although the engine was on).	2	7 - 8

Task 8 - Storyboard - Main Task

Today I designed a storyboard as to how I want to plan my thriller opening. I looked at specific shot angles and how well the storyline fits with the conventions of a thriller. I will aim to shoot sets as close as I can to the storyboard but if I feel that a change would be for the best when shooting than I will maybe deviate from the original plan.

Task 7 - Shot plans

Throughout my opening sequence, there will be a variety of different camera shots being used for different visuals and effects. I will try and incorporate as many different shots to match the conventions of a thriller and to maximise the full shots potential.

POV Shot:

• A shot of the victim walking up the stairs to a noise he believed he heard upstairs. This makes the audience believe they are the character  (empathise) and creates tension and suspense.
• POV shot when the killer is peering through the small gap in the bathroom door looking at the victim. This allows the viewer to witness the killer's angle and scare them as they now know what will happen next.

Close up Shot:

• Close up of the victim putting the keys into the front door
• The victim going up to the chair and ripping the tape off the chair

Tracking Shot:

• Tracking shot of the victim walking up the stairs and through the hallway 
• Tracking shot of the killer walking out the bedroom and out of the house through the front door

Low Angle/Established Shot:

• This will be used when the victim goes up to the bath, and the killer is seen when the victim walks past the door 

Mid Shots:

• When the victim is investigating the cupboards around the kitchen
• As the victim exits the car to enter the house
• While the victim is entering the kitchen and notices the arranged ornaments

Horizontal Pans:

• Pans of the ornaments that are perfectly arranged to signify the strangeness of the house

Task 5 & 6 - Actors and Costume - Main Task

The first character is the victim who receives the most amount of screen time in the opening scene. This is played by Freddie Hunter, whose aim is to portray an average young adult who was completing their daily routine at home when they notice strange things about their house/surroundings.
The second and only other character shown in our production is the killer. He will be played by Jake Afford who is another member of my group. He will be wearing all black clothing with the addition of a  hat and some gloves used as a mask to cover his identity. This will be used to add a fear factor to the opening and to scare the audience.

In the opening scene, the victim of the crime, played by Freddy Hunter will be wearing casual 'every day' clothing as if he has just arrived home. This will be used to create a sense of naturalism and in time create more suspense when he comes into danger. By contrast the killer, who is played by Jake Afford, wears black clothing to portray a sense of evil and darkness.