All technology used in Draft 1 - Final

Freesound.org was mostly a huge contribution to the creation in our opening sequence as it have amazing variety of sound effects and non-diegetic sound. It

helped us create each different mood we were trying to put across to our audience including the

thunder, sudden shocks, eerie sounds, scared breathing and many more.

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt

in the progression from it to the full product?

Questions Seven

Preliminary

We gave ourselves this grade because we started off with no knowledge of editing, so we were unaware you could select

clips from one scene, so our continuity was minimal and also..• Minimal variety of shots

• Loads of background noise- can’t hear characters• Minimal shot distances• Poor shot reverse shots

Self assessment grade - 1c

Draft 1 - Opening Sequence

We received a 2b because…• Titles were very unsuited to

conventions• Mise-en-scene was proficient• Titles transitions didn’t match

to conventions• Confusing narrative• Bad use of special effects so

that meaning is apparent to viewer

• Bad use of flashbacks

Mark received - 2b

Draft 1 - Opening SequenceWhat we learnt from filming and editing

FILMINGWe learnt that it is difficult to film in public places –especially on Saturdays and that permission is needed if you want to film in these parks/areas

EDITINGWe learnt how to play around with backwards wind and fast place so that we can change the sound of characters language and voices to make them more creepy

Draft 2 - Opening Sequence

We received a 2b because…

• The mise-en-scene was poor

• The sound was improved, but not quite setting a mood

• Shots need to be slowed

• Needs a new beginning of sequence

• Fonts were really bad

• Needs way more variety of shots

Mark received - 2b

Draft 2 - Opening SequenceWhat we learnt from filming and editing

FILMINGFrom filming we learnt that you need to be careful when filming in dark tight spaces as the camera self focuses and to not move the tripod during a scene as it ruins the continuity

EDITINGWe learnt how to detach audio onto another clip effectively and sound effect to emphasise something creepy and unusual

Draft 2 - Opening SequenceHow did we improve since draft 1

Since draft 1 we have improved on the…• Narrative• Plot/Story• Character representation• Location• Sound with images

However, we did not improve on grade as we lacked in most areas

Draft 3 - Opening Sequence

We received a 3a because…

• The beginning was good

• Our sound with images improved and created some tension

• Better understanding of thriller conventions

• Better plot and story

• More shots

• Good titles

Mark received - 3a

Draft 3 - Opening SequenceWhat we learnt from filming and editing

FILMINGWe learnt how to film from awkward and difficult places to get better variety of shot distances. Also to always manage lighting so it doesn’t change and become too dark

EDITINGWe found a new website ‘freesound.org’ which gave us more effective sound effects to make it more scary and the blue colour effect throughout to create the cold feeling

Draft 3 - Opening SequenceHow did we improve since draft 2

Since draft 2 we have improved on the…

• Titles

• Plot/Story

• Variety of shot distances

• Sound with images

Draft 4 - Opening Sequence

We received a 3b because…

• One less group member was there to help film when all 3 of us are in the shot

• Improve sound with images

• Improve titles into the right order billing

• Better character representation

• Better variety of shots

Mark received - 3b

Draft 4 - Opening SequenceWhat we learnt from filming and editing

FILMINGHow to film a scene – with a pan – when all 3 actors are in the shot as a group member didn’t come, which was difficult and ruined our continuity

EDITINGMore ways in overlapping the sound effects to make them extremely intense and how to crop the scene to get a better shot and focus on something being shown

Draft 4 - Opening SequenceHow did we improve since draft 3

Since draft 3 we have improved on the…

• Pace

• Plot/Story

• Conventions

• Props

• Costume

Draft 5 - Opening SequenceWhat did we learn from the final draft?

From our final draft we learnt how to get to properly create a really effective thriller opening sequence based on its forms, conventions,

narrative.

Also that fact that our opening sequence went over the 2:00 guild line, we realised that it is quite unique and unusual if a thriller

opening sequence was done in such a short amount of time, if we had cut down out opening sequence it would go against the

conventions of a thriller as, it is essential to begin calm, and then build then suspense, thrill and tension up to a climax so that its most

effective and exciting for our target audience. So therefore, if has been cut down, it wouldn’t be a successful thriller opening

sequence

Draft 5 - Opening SequenceWhat did we learn from the final draft?

FOR EXAMPLE,These are the timings for each thriller opening sequence

Insidious –Paranormal activity –

Devil –The woman in black –

The bogeyman –Dead Silence –

The sixth sense –

And many more…

Draft 5 - Opening SequenceIf we were to complete another, how would

we improve further?

We would cut down some aspects of the opening sequence e.g taking the match out the box to be quicker, the

character being more scared towards the end, and some continuity errors

Although we wouldn’t improve to drastically as we feel it portrays an excellent thriller opening

sequence.