Soundtrack Research 3

Soundtrack Research 3: 



We have found another audio clip of non copyright music that we could potentially use in our film trailer as non diegetic soundtrack.

The music has a calming and relaxing feel to it as it is played on an acoustic guitar, which is ideal for introducing and opening our film trailer. Therefore, we could place this soundtrack at the beginning of our trailer, to compliment the opening shots that the audience see.

Production Title 2:

Production Title Company 2:

For our second production title which we have designed, we imported the image of a white house onto a black background, with black and white text across the design. Because of this design, we have named this production company "White House Films." Our reason for this design is that we wanted a white image to be against a black background, as the dark colours connote fear and horror

Production Title Design 1

Production Company Title 1:

This is our first decision of a production title that we have come up with. The title of "Asylum Productions" came from the idea of our film's antagonist escaping from an asylum. We decided to keep the design simple by having an old fashioned projector as the main image. We feel that the image suits well to use for a production company.

Target Audience Research:

Target Audience Research:

The target audience for films of the horror genre is teenagers and young adults. A reason for this could be that the protagonists of horror movies tend to be between these ages, which would mean that the audience may be able to relate with the characters more. 

As well as this, groups of people of these ages tend to spend time together by watching horror films, as it is a way for them to socialise and be entertained.

On the back of these reasons, we have decided to give our film an age rating of 15. We feel this would be suitable for our movie, due to it meeting the criteria of the film certificate. Also, it would please and attract people from our genre's target audience.

Green Screen Projection Images

Green Screen Projection Images:

In our film trailer, we are going to be including scenes of a news report in a news casting studio. The images below will be used as a projection with the scenes that we filmed using a green screen. This will give the overall effect of having Hannah and Baily as News reporters.

This is a news studio. The green screen would be able to project Baily or Hannah sitting within the studio.

This image shows a news desk. We will project Baily to be shown as sitting at the desk on the chair, as if he is presenting the news.  

Updated Wanted Poster

                               Updated Wanted Poster:

This is just a minor update of our final wanted poster. Our only change from the other wanted poster is the replacement of the picture with the makeup on Baily, with the picture with the clown mask on Baily. Other than this, the design and text on the poster remains the same.

Final Choice of Antagonist - Appearance

Final Choice of Antagonist - Appearance

Our original idea for the clown's appearance was to apply makeup on the face. We thought this would be a really good idea, as the audience would be able to see the clear facial expressions and emotions of the character. We created several ideas and designs with the make up, which we thought would  be used in the final product of the trailer. However, when we re created the design again, we thought that it didn't look like a clown that had an appearance that would strike enough fear into our audience.

So, instead of using the makeup, we went and purchased a mask from a shop that specialises in scary costumes. We wanted to use a mask with many terrifying features. We felt that the mask pictured above was a perfect choice for a prop. Our other reason that justifies the choice of a mask over makeup was that we felt wearing a mask would suit the personality of our antagonist - an escapee from a mental institution.  

Location Pictures From Air Raid Shelter

Pictures From Air Raid Shelter Location:

Here are a selection of images that we took ourselves in the location of the air raid shelter. We wanted to photograph features that we could use in our film trailer. All photographs were taken by Shannon, although I had to put torches beside the camera when taking the photos, due to the darkness of the abandoned shelter. These photographs could potentially be used within our film trailer.

Soundtrack Research 2

This is another clip of non diegetic soundtrack that we have listened to that we feel is suitable for our horror film trailer, as well as one that we are highly considering.  The main part of the soundtrack, that we are most likely to use, starts at 0:17. This is because of the increase of volume and tempo in the music. One of the most effective features of this piece of soundtrack is its low bass notes. This helps builds tension and is conventionally heard within the horror genre.

Character's Interview - Hannah

Hannah's Character Interview:



In this video, Baily asks Hannah interview questions for her role as a news reporter in our horror film trailer. The questions remain the same that are asked for all of the group, which are:

1. Why do you think you are suited to the role you are playing in the film trailer?
2. What do you think about the plot?
3. After seeing other horror film trailers how do you think ours is different from others?
4. As we are doing a horror film what do you think of the genre?

Character's Interview - Sean

My Character Interview:



This is the video for my interview in which Baily asks me a series of questions about why I should have a starring role in our horror film trailer. The questions that I am asked are:

1. Why do you think you are suited to the role you are playing in the film trailer?
2. What do you think about the plot?
3. After seeing other horror film trailers how do you think ours is different from others?
4. As we are doing a horror film what do you think of the genre?

Behind the Scenes Work

Behind The Scenes Work:


Here we have a picture that we chose to take whilst on location and in between filming shots. The image shows us our choice of camera shot that we were using for the next scene. The picture also shows the location that we filmed in - a shallow stream going through Ashtead Common. This shows how we filmed one of the shots, with Baily having to stand within the stream to perfect the shot.

Location 3 - Sean's House (Fetcham)

Location 3: Sean's House



This is our final location research, which we filmed at my house, in Fetcham. In this video, we analyse the features of the setting. This will help us decide if it is suitable as a location in our horror film trailer.

Location 2 - Gaywood Road

Location 2: Gaywood Road



This is our second choice of location, Gaywood Road, which is also in Ashtead. We analyse the features of the location, to see if we feel that it is suitable to be used as a setting in our horror film trailer.

Location 1 - Ashtead Common

Location 1: Ashtead Common



In this video, we are analysing the positive and useful features of Ashtead Common, which is our first choice of location to research. These features show why this specific location is effective and why it should be used in our film trailer.

Wanted Poster Final

Wanted Poster Final Design:

After looking at several different designs, this is our final choice of wanted poster outline. We like the simple style of the template, as well as the bold text at the top of the page, which stands out clearly. We feel that this is an improvement to the poster design that we originally looked at, due to it being more suitable for a horror film based in the UK, whereas the other design seemed more suited to an action-adventure film.                           

We then imported the picture of the antagonist and placed it onto the template, creating the overall poster as a prop for our film trailer. Overall, we feel that the features of this poster make it a useful and realistic prop to use in our horror film trailer.