Trailer- Feedback Improvements(Editing)

The first improvement that we made, taken from the feedback, was to ensure that all text on screen remained the same or very similar throughout so that the continuity flowed better. We were also able to cut down the fight seen, as being so long in the first cut, it took away some excitement and tension that we would have liked the trailers disruption in the middle to have.

The first two screenshots above, show the text that we will now be using throughout to make sure that all the clips look similar, and therefore keep the continuity. We also added a filter to the shot of the four actors walking away, as black and white makes in look darker, upholding the genre conventions. 

After the feedback we were given; we decided to swap software from Serif Movie to IMovie. This is due to the fact that IMovie has a wider range of editing features, which will allow us to create a more professional looking trailer, due to more transitions, and more text features. 

Trailer- First Draft Feedback

Hitting the halfway mark in our coursework, we showed our peers what we had produced so far so that we could get some feedback on what is good and what needs improving.

First off all, we were told that our non-diegetic asynchronous sound and lighting used fit very well with our piece; it helped to emphasise the genre and to create tension. We also used a proficient variety of shots to connote different feelings and emotions. The mise en scene used was excellent, props were placed appropriately and the overall trailer was given a Mid Band 3(B Grade)

Points of improvement that we were given was to change some of the fonts used for text throughout so that it matched, to help the continuity flow. It was also said that we should cut down the fight scene a little as it was too long, and therefore the tension began to decrease. 

Trailer- Day 2 and 3 Filming(Bloopers)

Trailer- Filming (Day 2)

The second day of filming included the antagonists and protagonists 'disruption' scene. This is where Sarah (Christina Graham) and Luke(Kyle Riccard) are together, and it ends up in a fast paced fight scene, which will fit in nicely with our fast paced non-diegetic asynchronous background music.

The overall session of filming went successfully, we chose to use a lot of quick cuts and close up shots to build a lot of tension, and make sure that the pace of the scene was quick paced and exciting. We also used a lot of canted angles to reflect the mental and physical state of a character after being drugged.
The only problem was that Luke could not find the top he was originally wearing in the first scene, which may cause problems of continuity.

Trailer-First Day Bloopers

Trailer- Script (Final Draft)

Trailer- Updated Storyboard

These are some photos of our updated, and final storyboard. We updated our storyboard, due to some changes to the story line. This storyboard will be useful, as it will allow us to know what shots go where, and what we have left to film. It also gives us an idea of what sound and lighting is required for each shot for it to be successful.

Trailer- Filming (Day 1)

Due to the fact that Sarah was unavailable, we decided to go ahead and film parts that we did not require the antagonist present.

The schedule that we planned therefore, was to get the first few scenes out of the way. This includes a shot of the two boys pulling up in the car, the journey in the car, and walking into the woods.

The overall evening went very smoothly, as our script allowed us to know exactly what we needed, and the equipment all worked as planned.The main shots that we used were long shots and wide shots so that we could establish the backgrounds in each shot, and show all of the characters in one shot at once.
However, the final shot was done as it was becoming dusk, therefore it is a bit darker than the rest of the shots. This meant that during the editing process, we had to enhance the brightness.

Trailer- Shotlist

Below are images of our shot list. By creating this list, it has allowed us to efficiently plan and see what kind of shots that we will want to use for particular scenes. 

The shot list is separated into three separate sections. One section is all of the films which we will be filming in school, another just outside my house, and all of the rest of the scenes we will be filming in the woods. 

The shot list is in the order that we will be filming the scenes.

Trailer- Script (First Draft)

Trailer- Final Changes

As a result the time that we are going to film, we have decided to tweak one of the death scenes.
This is due to the fact that at first we were going to have one of the actresses drown, but filming in mid November, this could have an implication on her health. 

Instead of this, we have chosen to do a 'buried alive' death, which will still have precautions in itself, but precautions that are much easier to take than those of the drowning sequence.

Trailer- Inspiration (GIFS)

We will be taking some inspiration from the Sinister 2's trailer; We have watched both the trailer for this film and the film as a whole, many times. We love the way that tension is created through the use of dim lighting and non-diegetic asynchronous sound throughout.

We have included the last two GIFs, as we will be wanting some shots of groups of friends going camping and looking like they are having fun, to create a contrast of the darkness that is to come.

Trailer- Catalogue(Things we need to remember)

https://www.celtx.com/auth/public/resource/avgv40ji

The above link is to our catalogue on Celtx. We decided to create a catalogue of everything that we need to remember on the days of filming, including shots to use, locations, actors present and props.

Trailer- Blocking Sheet

Using the online software Celtx, I created an updated version of the storyboard, due to a lot of changes that have occurred to the story line. I decided to keep the text and pictures quite simple and vague, so that the actors can interpret each scene in their own way, depending on what they think fits their character best, meaning they are not limited to certain movements or dialogues. 

Creating this storyboard will benefit Amber and I, as it will help us know what shots we need to film, and what order they need to be put together in.

Trailer- Animation of the Idents

Amber created these idents using Serif Draw Plus, and then converted them into GIFs. It is useful to create animated versions of the idents so that they can be imported straight to the trailer during the editing stage.

We also removed 'A' from 'A lonely girl pictures' as it makes more sense, and sounds snappier.

Trailer- Updated Idents(Production Logo and Pictures logo)

We updated our Idents, as we collectively agreed that they did not look professional enough, which would make the trailer look cheap if they were included. 

Due to this, we made them a lot simpler and easier to read. This will also make the idents easier to recognize if an audience member passed it in the street or saw it on the side of the bus.

To create these idents, we used Serif Draw Plus; shape-art and text tools only.

I like these idents as they also take into consideration the genre of the movie, and fit in with the colour schemes that we would aim to use.

Trailer- Using Celtx

During our research process, Amber came across a site that may benefit us during the course. Celtx is a platform that allows you to 'Combine full-feature script writing with pre-production support and also enables online collaboration.'

This means that as a group Amber and I can work across the internet to write and create pieces of script, without having to be together to add ideas. This will benefit us as it will less time consuming, and allow us to focus on other jobs at the same time. 

Trailer- Character Death Ideas

The last piece of planning that we have decided to do, was to research which deaths would be suitable for each character based on the relevance it will have to each of them and the location in which we are going to film, We also added the positives and negatives of using each one.
Above is a diagram explaining each of these points.
Using this diagram, it helped us pick out what deaths would be easier to use, which ones will look more effective, and which one will suit the protagonists.

Order of Deaths-
Lauren(Chelsea)
Vikesh(Dave)
Amber(Natalie)
Luke(Kyle)

Trailer- Location Ideas

Trailer- Change to Main Character

After choosing our final story line, we decided that our main character playing the stereotypical 'jock' type, had to be changed. This is due to the fact that we needed someone who could drive. So because of this we have chosen to use Luke Baukham instead of Zac Gresty.

Trailer- Risk Assessment

Trailer- Brief Plot Synopsis

Kyle Riccard (Our male protagonist) is a big headed, ego loving jock, who loves to get things his own way and loves to make people worship the grounds that he walks one. He is the wealthiest of his group of friends, which is why he thinks he has the most power over each of them. His girlfriend Natalie Gilbert follows his every move, even though she has been warned about his past and how he can treat females. 

The other friends in this group, include Dave Reynolds and his girlfriend Chelsea Andrews, and (our female antagonist) Christina Graham.

Flash back to New Year’s celebrations, young Cristina is suffering an awful crime. The wind is blowing through the window on the far right of the host’s master bedroom, the air thumped with the music of artists she can’t recall. Is there any point in screaming? She couldn’t fight him off while her salty tears caused her new mascara to stream across her reddened face. 

The story follows their journey into the woods for a long weekend away from school and work. Everything seems fine, all the friends are sitting around having a laugh, and enjoying the time they have together. But as time goes on, things begin to spiral out of control and some of their deepest, darkest secrets are let loose.

Trailer- Brief Plot Synopsis Help

Before beginning to write our plot synopsis, we decided to conduct some research into what kind of this should be included in synopsis, to make is successful.

Below are the websites that we used for this research:
http://www.greenlightmymovie.com/write-film-synopsis-get-results/

http://www.writersdigest.com/editors-picks/learn-how-to-write-a-synopsis-like-a-prohttp://

www.imdb.com/swiki/special?SynopsisHelp

This research benefited us, as it showed what should be included and what should not be included. Examples of these do's and don'ts are:

Do Make sure that the synopsis includes exclusive details of the story of the film (with no commentary)

Do Try and get the first line to be one or two sentences long and contain irony if at all possible.

Do establish what your hero is trying to achieve during the course of the story. Get the reader quickly invested in whether or not the protagonist will succeed.  

Do write in third person, present tense.  

Don’t mention all of the characters, just the main ones included the protagonist and antagonist.

Don’t mention too much about the plot. Talk about subjects that won’t give things away. You want to write something that will get the reader to watch the movie, without giving away the entire story. 

Trailer- 'Pictures' Ident

This is a draft of our pictures ident, We chose 'A Lonely Girls Pictures for the reason that myself and Amber spend a lot of time at home on our own watching movies, especially horrors. It also still upholds the genre of the movie that our production company is creating.

Trailer- Props Required

The above is a picture of the things that we will most probably require over the course of the filming. This will include Special Effects Make Up to create professional looking wounds; A car to move from place to place, and include in some shots; a tent and other camping equipment to make the trailer look more real, like a group off friends are actually going camping.

Planning what props we need before hand, will allow us to get straight into the filming, with everything me need. This will benefit us, as it will allow the process to run quicker and smoother.

Trailer- Costumes for Main Characters

Amber

Lauren

Vikesh 

Sarah

Luke

Trailer- Proposed Filming Schedule