Risk assessment!

Location
Stage: The stage is around a meter of the floor so there is a danger of falling off it especially if a dance routine is taking place. In order to prevent this we will film safely and inform actresses of the dangers before we start. In the case that this incidence occurs and if the injury is minor we will take the victim to the first aid room, if the injury is more serious we will alert staff and await instructions to call the emergency services.

Floor: The floor on the stage and in the dance studio may be slippery so this could cause an injury, to prevent this we will make sure the actresses wear ballet shoes and not slippery socks. Again if the injury is minor we will take the victim to the first aid room, if the injury is more serious we will alert staff and await instructions to call the emergency services.

Backstage: It may be dark backstage so we will need the lights on when we are not filming so the actresses do not slip over.


Equipment and props:

Cameras: Cameras can get damaged, in order to prevent this we need to carry our camera equipment safely. We must ensure the camera is not attached to the tripod when carrying it around and that the camera and equipment is not left lying on the floor as a trip hazard or to be damaged. Also when we are not filming we must make sure the lens caps are on so the lens do not get damaged. We will have two cameras when filming so this applies to both.

Tripod: When carrying around the tripod we must fold in the legs and carry it upright over our shoulders so it does not hit anyone. Also we must not leave the equipment on the floor as it is a trip hazard.

Lighting: We may use lighting so we need to be careful of that if used because if broken the lights will leave glass which is hazardous to everyone, also some lights can get very hot and set fire so we mustn't leave them on for long periods of time, or leave them lying around for people to trip over.

Pills: We will be using fake pills so they look like the performance enhancing drugs our charter takes, of course these will not really be performance enhancing drugs just paracetomol etc. but we still need to make sure the main character doesn't actually swallow these. Also if making a whole film we would state in the credits at the end of the film that the drugs we used in the film were not real or damaging to the actress.

Sound, music and sound effects!

As there is no narrative or dialogue in our opening the music is going to be essential in keeping the audience interested. I would like the non diegetic music to be classical but dramatic. The sound needs to move with the story line as this will make the opening more dramatic. We have decided to have no narrative due to our questionnaire results which showed many of our audience suggested narrative/dialogue wasn't an important feature in their opinion to an opening, this will help us target our audience. We need to take into consideration the style of music we want to use because of our Ballet link which stereotypically uses classical music, should this be challenged in our opening?

The first piece of music i have found that i think will be effective in our opening is by Thomas Newman and it is used in the soundtrack of the film American beauty.

I especially like this music because of how it starts slowly and builds up. Its subtle and sweet but also seems quite mysterious. I think if reflects the sound if the deep sea, its very calming and this may be a good contrast to the main characters stressed life style. Finally i think the music is awfully sad and this may help to show how 'Chrissy' feels.

The second piece of music i have found that is equally effective is a piece by Alexandre Desplat its called Childhood, i feel the music is quite dark and equally as sad as my first piece of music. And the smooth continuous sound of the violin builds the tension of the piece.

The next piece of music i have chosen is not one i want to use for our opening but its a great example of how the music can really build in tension and suspense and effect the audience emotionally, and this is what i want our non diegetic music to do. Its my favourite soundtrack ever and i think its amazing! It is from the film inception.

                                           

Script/Shot list!

There is no dialogue in my film opening however there is still lots of stage directions so these will be included in my script.



-Fades from black to reveal close up shot of ballet dancers feet rehearsing their ballet routine. Camera pans around the dancers down the line showing reflections in the mirror. Non diegetic Classical music starts to play just as titles appear: Realist pictures present, a simple media production.

-Long shot of main protagonist and extras stretching in mirrors. Titles appear: Actresses names.

-Long shot of dancers practicing performance. Titles continue rolling then main character (Chrissy) leaves dramatically with kit bag.

-Over shoulder shot tracking main character rushing down dark hallway.

-High angle shot of main protagonist washing her face in the sink and reaching for pills.

-Long shot showing extras getting ready backstage

-Close up shot of face on the brink of tears she blinks and a tear falls then her eyes open widely.

-Point of view shot showing the audience from the stage.

-Long shot of stage to reveal main protagonist under the spot light, camera zooms in.

-Tracking around the action medium shot creating a feeling of disorientation around the performance. Lighting should be dark and actresses need all to be in costume.
-High angle shot to reveal main protagonist fall and the extras rush towards her.


Order sequence:
Close up shot: ballet shoes
Long shot: stretching in mirror
Long shot: practicing performance
Over shoulder shot: Chrissy walking down hall way
High angle shot :Chrissy washes face in sink
Long shot: extras getting ready
Close up shot: face on brink of tears
Point of view shot: show audience clapping
Long shot: reveal Chrissy on stage under spotlight
Tracking shot: the performance
High angle shot: Chrissy in foetal position on the floor

Storyboard!

 Story board of film for opening sequence:

Costume, Make up and prop list ideas!

Location shooting!

Main stage

We have decided our film opening we need a stage for our performance, the main stage in our school in our opinion is suitable and will enable us to have a large dance space and dramatic back drop.

We also hace to consider lighting on set, these two images show the difference between full light (below) and spotlight (above) which as a group we considered to be the most effective. However we also have to take into account for filming purposes

Backstage

This part in the opening sets the atmosphere and tone building tension therefor we want to use a dark setting to create a stronger sense of mood.

Dance studio

I think the dance studio is a suitable location for our opening as it makes the story realistic and believable seeing as our film is based on a ballet dancer. The mirrored wall will be very effective when filming. If we are filming in the evening it will be easy to create a dark setting.

Toilets

In our story board we have shown our main protagonist getting ready for the big show. This involves her taking pills as this is a key part of our opening because it sets the genre, Therefore the location needs to be realistic and believable. The lighting is good however the angles we ant to film at may be difficult because of the mirrors (which might show us in them).

Location strengths:
As our film genre is social realism the codes and conventions say we should use real settings to make the film more believable and relatable, therefore a school is ideal. its also very convenient for us all to film as a group in school, in spare and media lessons. This will make sure we meet our deadlines.

The stage and ballet studio have great lighting resources that we can alter to our specific needs. Also the space is large and gives us various angles to film from.

Weaknesses and how we can overcome them:
One of our weaknesses with the location is at the moment the toilet location as they are school toilets and may not always be free for us to film also they can get very messy. Furthermore they are very open and this means it will be hard to create a spooky, mysterious effect with lighting and we will really just have to film in certain types of the day. Finally the school toilets have large mirrors and it may be hard to film without capturing a glimpse of us and the tripod from particular angles. However we can over come this by using a hand held camera.

Set design:
We would like a plain preferably black to keep with the dark theme, and to enforce the message that the dance/dancers is the most important element in out opening.

Pitch!

Pitch for realist pictures

A misunderstood teen is pursuing her parents dream of becoming a royal ballet dancer. She is feeling the pressure of her elite dance lifestyle and turns to performance enhancing drugs to cope with the high expectations of her parents and coaches.

 She constantly battles with the comparison between her self and the perfect ballerina. Deadly consequences follow as she fights to cope with her addiction and her end of year exams. Chrissy reaches breaking point in the middle of the most important performance of her life. She fatally falls, Symbolising her cry for help the story reveals her shy and secretive personality. However her caring parents notice her struggle and suggest she attends a support group with other dancers, this is when we are introduced to Ben who has found freedom in contemporary ballet as an expression of his Asperger's disorder. They immediately hit it off, building a strong relationship, tension and excitement help Chrissy overcome her fears and starts to let go of the idea of 'perfect' as they work together to get through to the ballet academy finals.

We intend to use a cyclical narrative so the audience begins where it all ended.

Character profile!

Name: Chrissy                        

Gender: Female



Age: 17



Physical appearance: Average height, thin, blue eyes, brown curly hair.



Costume: Gym/ballet outfits eg. leotard, tutu etc.



Speech: Well educated (posh tone) but shy and quiet, She is from a upper class posh London background.



Personality: Withdrawn and shy. She can come across moody. She is driven and motivated to achieve and extremely competitive. Her personality changes from optimistic, youthful and exited to pessimistic, tired/overworked (exhausted) and depressed. She is secretive and doesn't open up to friends or family. She is mysterious, dark and misunderstood.



Likes: Ballet and everything to do with dance, she is very driven by physical activities and is determined to do well (her only way of expressing her feelings). This is her only passion and this is why she's so motivated to do well and put under huge pressure to achieve. She has no free time as its all taken up by her ballet training (So has no time for other hobbies).



Family: She is a only child with extremely pushy parents who may come across as irritating and smothering but actually they only have her best interests at heart.



Relationships: She gets on well with her fellow dancers but never opens up to them. To her they are always seen as competition and a threat, however she's always polite to them but generally keeps herself to herself. She loves her parents but is pressured by them constantly.

Black swan analysis!

The Black Swan is a psycho-drama, it focuses on the competitive world of ballet, taking the audience into the rapid decent of the ballerinas madness.

                                         

(The music from this Youtube clip is not included in the film, however its the best clip to show the cinematography of the film)

Pitch:  BLACK SWAN follows the story of Nina (Portman), a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother Erica (Barbara Hershey) who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Mila Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

Inspiration:

As you can see from the clip above and the clip in this article (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Movies/black-swan-psychiatrists-diagnose-natalie-portmans-portrayal-psychosis/story?id=12436873) 
We have been influenced heavily by the Black Swan for our film opening. I watched the Black Swan for the first time recently, I loved the darkness of the cinamatography and thought it was something we could include in our opening. Our costume ideas have also been influenced by this film, I loved how they wore black or pink to symbolise the personality of the characters.
The performance on whole (the dancing scenes) I thought were fantastic! I loved the use of spotlighting on stage during the performance, its a very easy technique to use to highlight the main protagonist and to make sure they are not lost amongst all the other dancers. I love the films simplicity in the performance scenes the colours used are predominantly white or black and again this helps the audience to differentiate between the good and the evil characters.

Sound and editing:
The dramatic classical music used throughout fits with the classical ballet theme.
Fast pace editing-this makes you feel dizzy and disorientated. It reflects the main characters (Nina) confused emotion.
The non diegetic music used in the film moves with the film as it conveys different emotion and reflects a sudden change in mood.
The non diegetic music is quite loud which makes the audience feel tense, also i think the volume seems to rise and fall in time with the dramatic story line this all helps to keep the audience captivated.

Mis en scene:
The whole of the film is very dark its filled with dark scenes with black connotations, dark costume, props, scenery, lighting etc. to help keep with the dark mysterious tone of the film.
The colour black connotes death, bleak horror and mystery whack are key themes in the film.

Our theme

As our film genre is Social realism we have decided collectively to focus on the social issue of drug abuse and using drugs at a young age. This is because we are interested in the issue and how it effects individuals. Researching into this theme will be interesting and captivating, and will hopefully result into a successful film opening.

We would like to combine this issue with the theme of social and class pressures. Possibly looking into the media images that influence the young generation.

Questionnaire results!

Here are our results from our questionnaire. We have received 30 completed questionnaires and have compiled our data in to tables and graphs to give us ideas for our opening and find our target audience etc.

Question 1)
Whats your favourite genre?

This graph shows us that the most popular genre overall was..... Romance, action/adventure and scifi however crime was also very popular.

Question 2)
Could you define the genre social realism?

50% of males answered no to this question, however 60% of females answered answered yes and 40% of females answered no.

Question 3)

Would you watch a social realism film?

25% of females said YES

15%  of females said NO

40% of males said YES

20% of males said NO

The people that answered yes to this question generally knew what social realism films were about.
For people who were unsure as to what a social realism film was we as a group explained to them what the genre was and gave some examples of the types of films you would find in the social realism genre.

Our results show men were more open to watching this genre over other film genres.

Question 5)

Do you feel music is a important element of a film opening?

100% of the people we asked in our questionnaire said music was important. Many commented on how effective it was when used to set the scene. Many also said it was important that the music tied in with the genre and tone of the overall film.

Question 6)

Whats a important feature to make a successful film opening in your opinion?

Only 20 people answered this question.

Question 7)

Do you feel the font type for the opening credits plays a key part in reflecting the theme/atmosphere of a film?

Many people gave examples when type was important, such as type font reflecting genre or atmosphere in thrillers or crime.
However many said the size was important as long as the font was not too ambiguous that it was not as important as others.

Question 8)
Do you feel a voice over is effective or non effective in a film opening?

All most all answered no to this question, however linking with the comedy genre some said it may be effective as a use of dry humour.

Question 9)
What elements do you feel are not effective in a film opening?

Not everyone we asked answered this question as they could not think of anything they particularly disliked in openings. But those who did answer mentioned things like a opening that goes on too long and reveals too much or credits that last too long.

Voxpop Research!

Here is a voxpop video which has helped us to gather more information towards our research onto genre and target audience.

Logo research!

Pen Portrait!

Name: Darla Dryland

Age: 16

Gender: Female

Favourite Film: Starter For Ten and Ghost

Favourite TV Show: Friends

Films/TV shows you dislike: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Eastenders, Downton Abbey and X-Factor

Favourite Subjects: Art, English and Spanish

Hobbies: Reading, Painting, Pottery and playing the piano

Opinion on the genre social realism:
Good because it makes people aware of issues they could be faced with and helps them to deal with these situations or prevent them.

Any social realism films you have watched and your opinions on them:
Juno; I really enjoyed it because I like how it opened my mind to possibilities that could occur, also I liked how it was light hearted and made a serious situation humorous.





Name: Karen Ryan

Age: 48

Gender: Female

Favourite Film: Sixth Sense, ET

Favourite TV Show: The Bridge, The Killing, Made in Chelsea

Films/TV shows you dislike: Eastenders, TOWIE

Favourite Subjects: Textile Print, Interior Design, Fashion

Hobbies: Textile print design, garment making, piano playing

Opinion on the genre social realism:
Hard hitting, life drama sometimes involving the seedier side of life and exposing the harsh realities of the world we live in.

Any social realism films you have watched and your opinions on them:
Slumdog Millionaire, This is England and Shameless (TV)

Opening Credits Sequence!

I have looked at two Opening credit sequences to get ideas for what my credit sequence will be like. I have chosen to look at one longer sequence (Dinner For Schmucks), and one shorter sequence (Great Expectations). Below are two timelines from both the film openings.

Questionnaire for social realism film openings!

For my research into film openings i have produced a questionnaire to help me understand what people want from a film opening. I am going specifically going to focus on social realism film openings, as that is the genre i have decided to use for my opening.

Questionnaire

Personal information:

Gender:          Female         Male

Age: 13-16  17-22  23-29  30-35  36-40  41-46  47+

1. What is your favourite film?


2. What is your favourite film genre?


3. Have you ever heard of the genre social realism? If so what do you think it is?


(Definition and examples provided if unfamiliar with the genre: Social realism is a film that focuses on the different issues that represent the modern society. For example drug abuse, relationships, mental disorders, broken homes etc. Some examples of social realism films are.... Trainspotting, Billy Elliot, Juno. Now knowing this please answer question 4.)


4. Would you watch a social realism film?


5. Do you have a favourite film opening? If so what would that be? What happens in it?


6. Do you feel music is an important element of a film opening?


7. What makes a successful film opening in your opinion?


8. Do you think the font type plays a big part in reflecting the theme/atmosphere of a film?


9. Do you think that voiceovers/narration is effective in a film opening? If so why?


10. What do you think isn't effective in a film opening?


I have put this questionnaire on to a poll website so the general public can respond to it. Heres a link to the site...   My Questionnaire

Juno

The next film opening from the social realism genre i am going to analyse is Juno.

The first thing that comes to our attention when watching the opening sequence for Juno is the music....... Its a happy, jolly folk type song, it sets the tone of the film so from the beginning we can tell the film is going to be light hearted and funny even if it is about a serious topic.
The music also helps to keep the fast pace of the intro.

The opening sequence of this film doesn't give much away as its just focuses on a character walking with a milk carton (and we know this can't be the main focus of the film) but as i said earlier it really helps to set the tone of the film and give us a feel for it.

This film opening is quite different to many other openings because it turns the sequence in to a cartoon. This gives us the impression that the film is 'fun'.

The opening sequence uses lots of different types of shots and techniques and is constantly switching between them quickly. Some examples are: Tracking, Long shots, Zooming in and out, Close ups, Birds eye view.

The whole of the sequence focuses on the girl walking, because its primarily focused on this one girl this leads us to believe that she is the main character. She is dressed in scruffy clothing thats not particularly girly (hoodie and jeans) and her walk and stance is not particularly girly either this leads the audience to think maybe she's a 'tomboy'.
Her clothes and walk give us the impression that maybe its the morning and she's only just got up.
At the end of the clip she just throws the milk carton away and this makes us think she's got a 'can't be bothered' attitude.

Visual style: Her red hoodie makes her stand out from the background. The background colours are dull mainly beige and dull pale blues are used.

The most important think to notice from this clip i think is that the girl is the main and only focus and this suggests to the audience the film is going to revolve around her without many other characters.

Fish Tank

We have been set the task to analyse two film openings from our chosen genre. I have chosen social realism so i will be looking at two films from that genre.

The first film i am going to look at is Fish Tank.

This is a long clip so i only analysed 2 minutes 30 seconds, because i thought that the rest of the clip wasn't so much of an opening sequence and therefor not appropriate for the task.

 Titles- The font is small and simple, the letters are all in capital and aligned in a box shape, this reflects the name of the film 'Fish Tank', its almost like the words have been squished in to a actual 'Fish Tank'. The text is white which contrasts on the black background, these colours are dull, done before and simple.
The title lasts for around five seconds and a deep breathing sound is played over the top.

Characters- We first see a young girl aged from around 16-18 she seems to be out of breath, She is dressed in sports wear. She looks quite scruffy, she is wearing large hoop earrings and dark eye makeup.
When the girl first speaks she uses a lot of slang and swear words, this gives us the impression she's rude and the language she uses makes us think that maybe she's from a low income family.
About half way in to the opening sequence we meet some more characters briefly, three young girls, 'Tyler' and her two friends, They are probably aged around twelve. They are dressed in skimpy outfits trying to look older than they actually are.
The main girl (Mia) throws a stone at one of the flat windows. This shows she's rebellious and has no regard for other peoples property.
We then see a older man who we assume is her friends dad or maybe step-dad, he responds to her with violent language. All of this portrays her neighbourhood as 'rough'.

Location- Not long from the beginning of the sequence we are shown a establishing shot of the location from a window of a flat. Immediately we can guess that the film is shot on a council estate because of the tightly packed houses we can see and the loud shouting noises we can hear outside the window.
The next location we see is the outside of the flats on the estate, the girl is now wearing matching grey tracksuit bottoms and hoodie. This type of clothing is stereotypically worn by someone who's 'chavvy', 'lazy' and a bit 'slob' like. However this type of clothing is often worn a lot for sporting activities.
We can also see more of the surroundings in this clip. Some young girls are sun bathing on the grass, we can see a park and some very tall buildings/flats. The buildings are dirty and dark. However they have been painted with a bright turquoise colour, this maybe done to make the area seem brighter, happier and more modern.

Lighting- At the beginning of the clip the lighting on the actress is dark so we can't see her in great detail yet, maybe this is so the audience does not know everything about the character yet.

Sound- There is no backing track or music in the background however there is background sound of the environment and surroundings on location this suits the codes and conventions of the genre social realism, all of this makes the film seem more realistic and relatable.

Production logos- The beginning of the film has lots of production logos (four to be precise). Some of these contain background music some don't.

Our chosen genre....... Social Realism!

My group and i have finally decided that the genre we want to focus on for our film opening is social realism!
We have chosen this genre because we think its the most practical for the task. Its cheap to make, there is no need for extravagant location, props and costume. And actors have to be non professional, realistic and believable and this is easy to achieve.

Here is some more information on the genre social realism......

Social realism is a film that focuses on the different issues that represent the modern society.

Social realism conventions
-Realistic settings
-Realistic events and situations
-Believable filming technique
-Hard luck
-Economic hardship
-Life struggles e.g. Broken families, drugs, drink, relationships, unemployment etc.
-Gritty style
-Location shooting (not studio) - Social realism films are filmed on actual, real life locations such as parks and council estates. By using locations like this it makes the film seem more true to real life, and therefor the audience can believe in the film and relate to it.
-Wide shots - This is done so the audience get a good understanding of whats going on, or where the setting is and they are able to use these wide shots because of the fact the do shooting on location not in a studio.
-Semi improvised scripts - This is done in order to achieve realistic dialogue.
-Humour and seriousness
-Non professional actors - Or unknown actors are used because it adds reality to the film, as an audience we can build our own judgements on the characters. Also most social realism films have a very small budget and using un professional or unknown actors is cheaper.

Drama!

The next genre I am interested in using in my film opening is.......
Drama! Drama is a genre that relies on the emotions and relationships that develop with the realistic characters. While drama relies heavily on this kind of development, dramatic themes also play a large part in the plot as well. 
Often these dramatic themes are taken from intense, real life issues. Whether heroes or heroines are facing a conflict from the outside or a conflict with themselves drama aims to tell an honest story of the struggles humans face.

Because the features of dramas are so commonly used there are many sub-genres here are some examples.

Sub-genres:
-Crime Drama and legal drama: Character development based on themes involving criminals, law enforcement and the legal system.
-Historical drama: Films that focus on dramatic events in history.
-Docudrama: Professionally trained actors are used to play the roles in a current event, that is 'dramatised' a bit.
-Psychodrama
-Comedy drama or dramady: Is in which there is a equal amount of humour and serious content.
-Melodrama: Uses plots that appeal to heightened emotions of the audience. Melodramatic plots often deal with crises of human emotion, failed romance or friendship, tragedy, illness and emotional and physical hardship.
-Romance: dramatic film that dwells on the elements of romantic love.
-Tragedy: A drama in which a characters downfall is caused by a flaw in their character or by a major error in judgement. 

Because the drama genre is so broad many camera shots/ techniques are used however typically i think establishing shots are used quite often especially in a historical drama, this is because these types of films are often filmed in famous or much loved areas. Also establishing shots are important when the film resolves around its surroundings.
From the dramas that i have watched i have noticed that usually these films involve large casts and therefor the films tend to have many characters. this means long and medium shots must be used when filming a scene involving them all.

examples:

Action!

I have been focusing on 3 specific genres, these genres are the ones that i am most interested in using for my film opening.
The first genre i have been researching is action! Etty and i created a presentation on the genre action here it is.....

Films and their Genres!

We have been looking into film genres to help us decide what genre to focus on when filming our film openings.

Here are some of the main ones that we have been looking at.....

Science fiction/Alien films

-Features a creature from another world                     -TA (target audience) mainly males aged 15+
-Ruthless killers                                                          -Graphic violence and supernatural horror
-Dramatic moments and scares                                   -Vulnerable characters
-Conflict between characters/races                             -Main character usually survives
-Often don't see what character looks like                
 until the end or climax. However we are shown
 close ups of the monster etc.

Camera work- Extreme close ups, special effects (CGI),
Sound-Tense dramatic music, sound effects

Examples:

Romance Films

Romance films can be defined as a genre where in the plot revolves around the love between two people. A issue is usually explored within love, including; love at first sight, forbidden love, love triangles, sacrificial love. The tone of a romance film can vary greatly. wheather the end is happy or tragic, Romance films aim to evoke strong emotions in the audience.

-Primary focus is on relationship
-The majority of romantic films have satisfying or optimistic endings, however this is not always the case for example in romantic tragedies.

Examples: 

Comedy

Comedy is a genre of film that uses humour as its driving force. The aim of a comedy film is to illicit laughter from the audience through entertaining stories and characters. Although the comedy film may take on some serious material, most have a happy ending.
Comedy film has the tendency to become a hybrid sub genre because humour can be incorporated into many other genres.

Features:
- Light hearted
- Light costume
- Exaggerated situations

There are different sub genres of comedy here are some of the many:
- Black comedy: Deals with disturbing subjects such as death drugs and war.
- Cringe comedy: A comedy of embarrassment, in which the humour comes from inappropriate actions or words.
- Spoof comedy: The recreating of a book, film or play for humour it can be used to make fun of or ridicule a certain production.

Examples:

Thriller

Thriller is a genre that revolves around anticipation and suspense. The aim is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats. Thriller films are often set against a problem- an escape, a mission, or a mystery. It emphasises the danger that the actor/actress faces. The tension with the main problem is built through out the film and leads to a highly stressful climax.

Some sub-genres are:

- Action thriller 

- Crime thriller

- Film-Noir

-Psychological thriller

- Science fiction thriller

- Religious thriller

Examples:

Evaluation!

We have finally finished filming and editing, and our preliminary task is complete! I am happy with its outcome however there were many difficult obsticles we had to over come on the way! Such as......

-We had awful time trying to get the clips from the camera on to the school computer and whenever we succeeded on getting them downloaded we would arrive the next day to find them gone again!
But we over came this by doing the editing at home that way we were sure that our work was safe!

-It was quite tricky trying to find music that suited our scene as its quite a specific theme. But after hours of searching we finally found something that fit!

-Finding time to film was quite difficult because the actors only had certain times that they were free and these times didn't fit with when we were free. So we decided to film after school instead that way we all had a unlimited time and weren't in the way of any other classes that needed to use the mobiles.

-Also some of the transitions between clips are not as smooth as I would like them to have been.
To improve the transitions, next time we need to leave space at the end of everything we film so we can edit the appropriate timings etc.

My Preliminary Task!

Filming!

The location and our actors (Luke Shields and George Collins)

 Laminated photos of the unknown crime!













Me filming a over the shoulder shot of the two actors (Below).