Further changes in the Script

This is more concise version of the script and written in a better pattern for us to easily follow during the shoot. However this is not the finalized version.

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 Lighting Plans

Horror calls for the lighting to be dark and "shady", and luckily, the location of our shoot also has dim and somewhat creepy lighting.  

We just further dimmed or turned off the lights where we felt the need. As for the lighting during the shoot, it will be controlled by the camera settings of Filmic pro and with the use of flashlights, as we don't really have proper reflecting light equipment.

 Conventions of Horror Genre

Setting

The location of a horror film is expected to be dark and isolated. I place with shady atmosphere to create the eerie feeling in the audience. For example, an abandoned building, an asylum, a dark basement, an attic etc. All the dramatic suspenseful scenes are expected to happen at night because that is when most of the people are most vulnerable.

Theme

Themes that frighten the viewers are used. Good vs Evil, Death or a Supernatural force introduced to everyday world. Such themes are rather bizarre and exotic. These films often deal with viewer's hidden fears, nightmares and terror of the unknown..

Narrative Structure

Narrative structure used in horror film follows Toderov's theory of Equilibrium. The audience is introduced to the characters and the setting and figure out the protagonist and the antagonist. They later face a supernatural or demonic obstacle in their lives. It usually ends with a twist or has a bittersweet conclusion.

 Analysis of Extract 

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Link to extract

 Research for Horror Genre

HISTORY OF HORROR

The roots of filmed horror were an extension of a genre of literature that got its start in the late 1700s: Gothic literature. The term 'horror' did not come into use for film until the 1930s, however, the following film, ."The Hunted Castle." (Melieres, 1896) shares many elements we associate with the genre. 

Link to watch The Haunted Castle

https://youtu.be/OPmKaz3Quzo

COVENTIONS OF HORROR GENRE

The camera angles used tend be unusual wish brings an unsettling feeling among the audience. Moreover, the scenes are normally underexposed, dimly lit or completely dark, successfully establishing a sense of eeriness for the viewers. The sound is either faint or extremely loud, it builds suspense and jerks the audience in jumpscares.

CAMERA ANGLES USED IN HORROR FILMS

• Hand held camera shot.
• Low angles.
• Tilted angle. 
• Close up. 
• Tracking or panning shot.
• Reverse. 
• Birds eye/high angle.

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 Practice Task (3)

Me and my teammates did a dialogue shoot in class. We had to choose an actor outside our team for initial practices which caused a few complications as it was difficult to convey the expressions we desired in the scene. However, the issues were countered soon enough as I patiently re-read the script to her.

Topic

Our topic was "Gaslighting." It was an argument between two close friends. Supposedly, one of the friends Yashal, spread a very sensitive secret of the other friend, Anna.

Script

 PICTURES OF SHOOT

 My Favorite Film Opening

Our selected genre of film is horror, so here is my film inspiration.

 I chose this scene because it matches, moreover, the composition, the lighting and the setting align well with the currently planned film narrative. However, as it's just an inspiration, the camera shots and amount takes used are an exception for our shoot.

Insidious

The Conjuring 2