After looking at different soundtracks from YouTube we started to look at making our own sounds using Garage Band. Although i didn't personally make this song I think it could work quite well for the idea I have for the film.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
YouTube Soundtracks
For part of the horror film our main character is walking down a hallway, as it is empty (and we wanted the audience to feel like he was being watched or followed a footstep sound effect might be effective and needed to make sure the audience are aware of this.
The first soundtrack on this clip has a slight echo sound to it which would probably work quite well for this scene as the corridor does echo slightly when empty.
The first soundtrack on this clip has a slight echo sound to it which would probably work quite well for this scene as the corridor does echo slightly when empty.
YouTube Soundtracks
If you listen to this clip at roughly 17 seconds, I think that this would be perfect for what I'm looking for; it isn't too loud and distracting from any of the action that would be on screen which i think that the previous one may do.
YouTube Soundtracks
After watching tracks for the whispers, I then went on to find something which created suspense for certain points of the film.
I came across this and quite liked how there was a change in volume throughout, this gave the impact of perhaps a chase/running from the threat.
I came across this and quite liked how there was a change in volume throughout, this gave the impact of perhaps a chase/running from the threat.
YouTube Soundtracks
This is another video of whispering sounds; it's very different to the previous one as this is a very deep voiced man, I find this one far scarier and more intimidating because it's a man (where as the other was more feminine). Originally i wanted the whispers to be young children as i'm filming in a school and the protagonist is a male teacher in his late 20's - which obviously challenges the dominant ideologies for a horror film - but from hearing this video i am now unsure as to which would be better and more effective for my film.
YouTube Soundtracks
In todays lesson we have been looking at different soundtracks that we would like to include in our own horror film;
In this video i really like how the whispers come and go, lasting for different lengths each time. This clip has wind in the background which wouldn't really fit with the film as ours is indoors. But it does as a creepier effect to the sound.
In this video i really like how the whispers come and go, lasting for different lengths each time. This clip has wind in the background which wouldn't really fit with the film as ours is indoors. But it does as a creepier effect to the sound.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Production company logos-Legendary pictures
Typeface and font
Legendary pictures uses very plain font, that wouldn't
Friday, 27 January 2012
Reccce 2
We have gotten permission to use Becy's school but I have gone to see my old school just in case something goes wrong.
I couldn't take any proper photos of the school but It is suitable for us to use and is safe especially since its a school and we would have someone supervising us when we were there. There are plenty of electrical point for us to use.
There are over head lights, and in the main canteen are there is a stage that also has lights. The school in general is very well lit.
There is lots of paper around and the walls are white so it would be easy to white balance the camera. We would require extra lighting to create our shadows but because there are plenty of electric plugin points that shouldn't be a problem.
There shoudn't be any back ground sound because we would be shooting after school hours.
Permission is required, the contact is Karsten Stephan. The contact number is : 0115 9170424
Sketch of the area we would be using:
Suitability: 10
Public usage: 0
Power supply: 10
Space to move: 10
Lighting: 8
Sound and noise: 8
Health and safety: 9
I couldn't take any proper photos of the school but It is suitable for us to use and is safe especially since its a school and we would have someone supervising us when we were there. There are plenty of electrical point for us to use.
There are over head lights, and in the main canteen are there is a stage that also has lights. The school in general is very well lit.
There is lots of paper around and the walls are white so it would be easy to white balance the camera. We would require extra lighting to create our shadows but because there are plenty of electric plugin points that shouldn't be a problem.
There shoudn't be any back ground sound because we would be shooting after school hours.
Permission is required, the contact is Karsten Stephan. The contact number is : 0115 9170424
Sketch of the area we would be using:
Suitability: 10
Public usage: 0
Power supply: 10
Space to move: 10
Lighting: 8
Sound and noise: 8
Health and safety: 9
Test shot 2
Test shot for the teacher.
We want our teacher to look like a stereotypical teacher, with no make up, but smartly dressed. Since our actor is a teacher we shouldn't have trouble with this.
We haven't been able to get a picture of our teacher yet but we have an image of what we wish for him to wear.
We want our teacher to look like a stereotypical teacher, with no make up, but smartly dressed. Since our actor is a teacher we shouldn't have trouble with this.
We haven't been able to get a picture of our teacher yet but we have an image of what we wish for him to wear.
Test shots
For our shadow we intend to use lighting, to make them, and enhance them. We want to have the shadows looking something like this
Narrative research
We thought of our idea being something about killer shadows and after some searching we found clips that had the same kind of threat we were going for. Such as Doctor who, the episode Silence of the library.
The opening scene of the faculty was also appropriate to our idea as well as our genre, but we couldn't find a video of the opening scenes so we decided to put the trailer in instead.
There was also an episode of Haven called Ain't no Sunshine, in which a man's shadow is killing people.
All of these video helped us put together our idea for our horror film.
The opening scene of the faculty was also appropriate to our idea as well as our genre, but we couldn't find a video of the opening scenes so we decided to put the trailer in instead.
There was also an episode of Haven called Ain't no Sunshine, in which a man's shadow is killing people.
All of these video helped us put together our idea for our horror film.
Initial idea
Our initial idea was of shadows that posed a threat. There was an episode of doctor who that has the same kind of threat that we are going for. Where the shadows kill, but in our they don't just kill people but each other too.
We decided that since its a horror film aimed at people our age we would set it in a school, and since we had a school that we already had permission to film at we thought this would be a good idea.
We thought that the idea of shadows as the threat would be quite scary since where ever there is light there are shadows.
So that was our initial idea that we had to expand on.
We decided that since its a horror film aimed at people our age we would set it in a school, and since we had a school that we already had permission to film at we thought this would be a good idea.
We thought that the idea of shadows as the threat would be quite scary since where ever there is light there are shadows.
So that was our initial idea that we had to expand on.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Activity Four: Censorship Research Assignment
Which certificate would you like for your film and why?
Does this affect your target audience and who would be able to see it?
What restrictions will be in place for your film?
How will your title sequence reflect your films overall certificate?
We would like ours to be a 15 because our film would fit well into the criteria set out for a 15 certificated film. Since we have chosen this certificate and our target audience is people between the ages of 15 and 24 we think that everyone we've targeted can watch our film.
Due to the certificate our film will only be restricted from any sadistic or sexualised violence. We are permitted to show drugs but not encourage the use of it. No discriminating language can be used. Violence sex and nudity can be seen but dwelling on details is not allowed.
Our title sequence will be way below the boundary of our certificate as you don't see anything particularly violent occurring in the opening scenes, but it is hinted at that it might appear later in the film, and that was why we chose our certificate.
Does this affect your target audience and who would be able to see it?
What restrictions will be in place for your film?
How will your title sequence reflect your films overall certificate?
We would like ours to be a 15 because our film would fit well into the criteria set out for a 15 certificated film. Since we have chosen this certificate and our target audience is people between the ages of 15 and 24 we think that everyone we've targeted can watch our film.
Due to the certificate our film will only be restricted from any sadistic or sexualised violence. We are permitted to show drugs but not encourage the use of it. No discriminating language can be used. Violence sex and nudity can be seen but dwelling on details is not allowed.
Our title sequence will be way below the boundary of our certificate as you don't see anything particularly violent occurring in the opening scenes, but it is hinted at that it might appear later in the film, and that was why we chose our certificate.
Censorship Research Assignment
Activity Three; BBFC Research
Antichrist
Q1. What certificate did the BBFC award the film? 18
Q2. What were the main concerns that censors initially had? The strong images of sexually activity were far too graphic to be shown at a 15 rating.
Q3. Did the film break any existing legal acts? If so, which? The film surprisingly didn't break any legal acts despite it being so graphic.
Q4. How did they remedy/fix any concerns the BBFC had prior to release? There were none, except for them being unsure to leave it at an 18 rating.
Q5. Was the film censored differently for the video/DVD? No.
Q6. Were there any complaints made about the film from the audience? Some people accused BBFC of not censoring it properly and asked for it to be publicly banned.
Censorship Research Assignment
Activity One; Initial Research Questions
Q1. Who censors films in the UK? BBFC
Q2. Who is responsible to ensuring that access is restricted to certain films? The cinema itself/the person on the box office.
Q3. What can happen if a cinema allows access to an 18 film to someone underage? The cinema risk being given a fine or loosing their license all together.
Q4. Why would some film companies ask specifically for an 18 certificate for their film? The contents of the film may be too graphic or vulgar for a 15 certificate.
Q1. Who censors films in the UK? BBFC
Q2. Who is responsible to ensuring that access is restricted to certain films? The cinema itself/the person on the box office.
Q3. What can happen if a cinema allows access to an 18 film to someone underage? The cinema risk being given a fine or loosing their license all together.
Q4. Why would some film companies ask specifically for an 18 certificate for their film? The contents of the film may be too graphic or vulgar for a 15 certificate.
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