Risk assessment

We decided to film our opening sequence surrounded by loads of trees and on an isolated lane. There aren't many risks present at the place we are filming.

Though, some of the risks could be slipping on the wet mud and hurting ourselves and because we are filming in an isolated place it's unlikely we could get immediate help. However, we are filming next to our school so if the worst comes to worst we can just go into school to clean up. To prevent us from slipping on the mud, we will wear suitable shoes that grip to the ground.

Another hazard would be because we are filming outside the potential change in weather could be a problem. It could start raining and that could damage our filming equipment. Also, if it starts raining we may have to stop filming and continue another day which may not be easy. To prevent this, we will keep up to date with the weather report and choose a day we are completely sure is perfect for filming.

The place where we are filming is often used for dog walkers so us filming there could be a hazard to the dogs if they are let off their leads by the owner. It could also be a danger to the cast and the person filming if the dog is let of the lead. To prevent this, we will keep well out  of the way when filming if dogs are let loose. We are also to consider other wildlife such as birds, squirrels etc.

Audience research

Survey Maker


This is a survey I have created that looks into the films people watch, questioning them what films have good openings, what attracts them to films and what puts them off films.

Shot list and shooting script

We plan on using 7 shots

1. Tracking shot
2. Match on action
3. Close up
4. Shot/reverse shot
5. 180 degree rule
6. Low angle
7. Fades out
8. Camera pan

I will use the tracking shot when the character is walking down the lane. - Tracking shots are used very effectively in horror films to make a character is being followed or watched. The suspense builds up when the camera moves. Following that, match on action will be used. This creates a sense of continuity and a visual bridge which takes the audiences attention away from the slight cutting. 

I next will use a close up on the characters face. Close ups used in a horror genre are used to see the reaction on the characters face. This shot uses the most emotion from the character. It also captures detail in an important scene.

After, I plan on using the shot/reverse shot and 180 degree rule in the same scene. I will use these shots when the character is looking at another character. The 180 degree rule allows the audience to have a greater sense of location in the scene. The shot/reverse shot often ties in with the 180 degree rule to retain continuity by not distorting the audience's sense of location of the characters in the shots.

Later on in the opening sequence, I will use a low angle when the killer in our film is stabbing. Low angle shots are very powerful in the way they can emphasise just how intimidating someone is. It can show domination, which we are interested in having in our opening sequence.

In our last scene, the camera will zoom out from the dead body and pan to the killer walking away. The screen will then fade to black.

 

This is my shooting script.