Drafting and Planning - Trial Recording 3

In this recording, I used a high angle shot of my actor frantically pressing the buttons of the lift in an attempt to try and escape the evil character.This shot, again, shows her as weak and vulnerable as it makes her appear small and isolated in a confined space.

I also made my actor pant nervously and say 'quick' as if trying to reassure herself. This intertwined with the frantic pressing of the buttons adds to the idea of fear in the character and anticipation in the audience.

Overall, I am happy with this recording and think it will work well to produce fear in my trailer.

Drafting and Planning - Trial Recording 2

In this recording, I used a panning shot of the door. I started at the bottom of the door, moved the camera upwards and stopped at the number six.

I did this particular shot to highlight the title of my film - 'Flat 6' - and to show the audience where the main location of my film will be set. I also think this shot emphasises the number six dramatically and that it relates to evil and the devil.

Overall, I am happy with the idea of this recording. However, I will need to re-do this as I think the camera is slightly shaky and there is an unwanted noise at the end.

Drafting and Planning - Trial Recording 1

As I am not familiar to working with cameras, I decided to go to my location and carry out some trial recordings.

In this recording, I stood at the top of the stairs and recorded my actor running down the stairs away from the evil character. I used a high angle shot to make my actor look weak and vulnerable. The high angle shot also shows the many different staircases highlighting that this was not an easy escape route.

I also used a canted angle to create a frantic feel - the girl is being chased and is trying to escape quickly.

I also got my actor to make panting noises and look back often when running down the stairs. This was to show the audience that she is scared and to give the impression of someone chasing her.

Overall, I am happy with this recording. However, when recording for my final trailer I may quicken the pace to emphasise even more the feeling of fear.

Organisation - Images of Locations/Props

This is a high angle shot of the staircase in which one of my characters will run down in an attempt to escape my evil character. I think this high angle shot is effective as it shows the many different staircases and that therefore it is not a simple escape route.

This is an image of the suitcase one of my characters will use to show she is moving away from home to University which highlights her vulnerability and that she is unfamiliar with her surroundings. My actor will use this when on the train, in the train station and when arriving at the flat. 

This is an image of the table which I will use when my characters are having a 'party' and getting to know one another on their first night. The use of the hearts and the flowers could suggest the loving, friendly gathering which is taking place or could be ironic for what is to come. 

This is an image of the long corridor within the flat. I will use a shot of this when one character is going to answer the door to find out there is no one there. 

This is an image of the flat's house phone. I will either use this or a mobile phone when the strange happenings begin to take place and an unknown number calls but only deep breathing is heard.

These are images of Liverpool Lime Street Station in which I will record my character nervous on the train and lost in the train station. Train Stations are often crowded places full of busy people but as my character is new and unfamiliar with her surroundings she will feel lost and alone with no one to help her. 

This is an image of the outside of the flat in which the majoirty of my trailer will be located. It is my sister's Student Accomodation so relates to the content of my film as the actresses are University Students. The flat's appearance is simple and plain which is effective as it does not portray a happy, family home or present a particulary welcoming atmosphere. This is also significant as my 'evil-character' does not want people to move into this house - the place in which she was murdered.

Drafting and Planning - Page Plus Practice

In lesson, we started using Page Plus as a replacement for Publisher as it is more effective and professional. I used the same eye image but used the 'Transparency' effect to make the image look faded and to focus more on the pupil of the eye.






I also added text to my poster. I stuck to the font 'Book Title' as I think it creates and ancient/ Gothic effect which links to my genre of film. I added the title of my film 'Flat 6' in a larger font than the other text to highlight importance. I also added the tagline 'The Girl That Never Left' under the heading to give the viewer more insight into the film but not give to much away. At the bottom of the poster I added the release date, again in capitals to attract the viewer's attention and to show importance. At the top I then added the names of the actresses within my film. I placed them at the top as this is typical of film posters. The actresses could also be well - known and may be therefore one of the reasons why a viewer may be interested in the film like I found out from my questionnaire.

Drafting and Planning - Magazine First Draft

After looking at the images I had taken, I chose the most appropriate and pasted it into Paint.net. I then begin to add the masthead, banner and cover lines I had previously created plus a few more.

Drafting and Planning - Images for Magazine

I took some images of my main character which I will possibly use in my magazine. I straightened my character's hair to give the appearance of long, dark hair like that of the 'Grudge' or the 'Ring.' I also put dark, black eye make up around her eye to create a negative, scary image. I placed hair over her face so only one eye was showing to create mystery about my character. I also told her to keep a blunt expression to show her serious nature.