Practice Shots

Clip 1 Skateboard)

This was a very effective shot by the use of focusing on a moving object, our first attempt was out of focus, so we focused jay in a moving shot which made it much more Sharpe and more effective.

Clip 2 Clock)

This shot took a lot of time to get right, we had to change the height of the tripod but it wou8ldnt reach so we lowered the object to get a more slick shot.

Clip 3 Bottle and Legs)

we done a another focus pull but this time with the focus being changed from one object to another, this was a effective shot as we slowly revealed the object creating tension for the audience

Clip 4 Phone)

we couldn't get this shot right and it is very difficult to pan backwards and focus on an object. everyone found this very difficult but if done right it can be a very effective shot.

Filming Schedule

This is the filming Schedule our group have timetabled to know when we will be filming, what shots and whats needed there. we are hoping to be able to film everything by Tuesday 13th of Febuary

Character Profile's

The image above i think best suits the older brother who is looking for revenge on his younger brothers killers as the way he dresses is relevant to the culture surrounding our film, the snapback (hat) shows that he's a urban character and the language he uses may be for a younger viewer, which attracts a younger audience as they understand and can relate to the characters. also stereotypically people with hoodies are considered to be bad or causing trouble which his Aaron is not until his brothers murder occurs. we named the character Aaron as we feel this is a stereotypical upper-class name such as William. We feel his age should be around 21

This character is Aaron's younger brother Oscar who is a innocent teen who gets caught up in something that wasn't to do with him which resulted in his death. he would be like a average teenager who likes to play football with his friends, and play computer games at home. unlike his brother he doesn't have connections with friends who are in gangs and is a innocent boy. we think his age should be around 17, also we think he would dress a lot like his brother because he looks up to him as a big influence in his life from what he wears to how hr acts.

This is Ricky who murders Oscar. he murders oscar because he sees oscar and his older brother Aaron whiteness a murder. Aaron would be your stereotypical "Chav" or hood rat who hangs around shops and in parks. he's a very intimidating character who thinks a life of crime with his gang friends is a good pathway.  following the stereotype he would be wearing a hoodie at all times, baggy jeans and some trainers also i feel he should wear a man bag. we feel Aaron should be around the age of 20

This is Fraser "right hand man" Ricky. i feel the stereotype of someones "right hand man" is someone who thinks very alike to there leader and agrees with him a lot and follows the same views as Aaron does, Also i feel he would be wearing the same clothes or similar as he aspires to be him, he is involved in witnessing oscar see the murder and informs Aaron. i believe his age should be around 18 as someone who's younger usually looks up to someone older.

Backing Tracks & Sounds For Our Opening Sequence

I chose to consider Mensa as a track for our opening sequence as the sound would suit a thriller sequence as the sounds are quite mellow and would feel like this would be played at a funeral, as it is a revenge thriller, and death will occur it seems relevant to the story line.

Beachhead a track that i also discovered that would be relevant to a revenge thriller. although this track can come across to be slightly up beat it creates a confused feel for the audience and make them question why this backing track is being played with the events that are portrayed in the film.



Dunes is a track i feel would be relevant to a revenge thriller as well mostly because of the piano used which sound very deep and gloomy, it would create a very dark atmosphere and make the audience feel very weary of what is going to happen in the film.


Leaves in the pool is another track i found which could be useful for our revenge thriller, the piano used creates a down beaten tone and makes the atmosphere very melancholy, this would let the audience know something sad happens or an bad event.

Costume Design For The Opening Scene

Props

The following is a list of props that as a group we require for the opening to our film and the reason for it being needed in the piece:

• The gun, this is needed in the piece as it is used but the antagonist as the end of the sequence to kill Oscar. we chose to have him use a gun instead of any other weapon because a gun massively creates a feeling of power, danger and a fear of the person in possession of the gun on the part of the antagonist but particularly here in the UK it perhaps also implies that this person is bad/ evil as it is illegal to have a own a gun. These thoughts are then strongly reinforce by the antagonist killing a seemingly innocent person. I believe that by using the prop of a gun we will be able to creates tension and shock in the audience rather than excitement.
• the Phone, this is a key part of the opening of the story and to how we are going to create dramatic effect as we a voice message of our protagonist through it and it builds tension as it will make us fear for the life of the protagonists brother as it will inform that audience that Oscar is in danger before we even see that he is dieing. 
• A broken door, this is show at the front of a run down house or at the entrance to a room as it indicates that the house/ room has been broken into with a significant amount of force, this will hopefully shock that audience as they will know that possibly something bad has happened in order for the house/ room to have been broken into. This prop will also help with building tension as is also carries a certain amount of ambiguity as it is only a small clue to what may have happened.
• A skateboard, this is used in one of the very first shots. This is used as it gives an indication of the area that the scene is taking place and it helps to set the mood of the film, also the sound of a skateboard rolling against a silent background with low key lighting can create an eerie atmosphere that can immediately set the audience on edge and start the slow build up of emotions that start the film. 

Story Board Animatic

This is the final storyboard/ animatic of the opening sequence to our film. We have followed conventions by having the production idents and the title in a particular order. The shots drawn are a plan of the shots that we are going to use as part of our actual opening sequence, though some shots may be added or moved in the shooting and editing process. We even added sound effects a voice in order to give a feel of what the piece may sound like. This animatic will work as a good plan for what we are going to film and how it will be put together so that we all have a clear cohesive idea of what we will be aiming for as an end product.