As the start of the planning process of my thriller opening sequence, I began by mind mapping initial ideas. I began looking at different areas such as sound, setting, props, editing, filming and lighting. during this process I also began creating an initial idea of the plot in which the sequence will carry. I used the knowledge that I gained during the research process of my project in order to make my thriller plot as realistic as possible.
Lighting was one main feature in which I looked at when brainstorming my ideas. As thrillers carry the main feature of low key lighting, I plan to recreate this within my opening sequence. I then went on to develop the idea and plan to try and use different lights such as spotlights in order to create a better effect.
When planning costume for my thriller I knew I wanted my psycho character to look as normal as I possibly could so I plan use normal and everyday clothing, something basic that won't make the character stand out as their designed to blend in and not appear as a suspect to a murder. I also brainstormed and thought about the colour of the clothing and decided that dark or dull colours would help to add to the effect in which I was aiming for.
The next step in brainstorming my ideas was to look at the editing in which I will use. From my previous research into thriller movies I know that black and white shots and stills are a common convention of thriller movies. As I aim to recreate the feel of thriller movies, this is an area in which I want to be evident within my work. I plan to recreate the stills by including photographs taken by myself while filming into the course of my sequence. I then plan to use my knowledge of Photoshop in order to edit that images into black and white. Having flashes of these stills in my thriller will hopefully clearly reflect the convention.
Filming is an area in which I feel that I need to plan well as it's an important part in making my thriller realistic. From research I know that close ups are a convention of thrillers so my first thought was to include them. I will use close up shots alongside camera panning in order to add variation as well as creating suspense and tension for my audience. I also plan to experiment with various other camera angles before I begin filming my final edit in order to work out which will work best. I plan to experiment with a range of angles including high angle, low angle and mid shots.
A common sound convention of thriller movies are sound effects. As I'm trying to recreate the feel of a thriller, sound effects was my first thought. I plan to use a range of sound effects within my sequence. I will plan and research into sound effects and which ones will suit my thriller. During brainstorming I also thought about backing music in my sequence. I came up with idea of fast music, possibly from the rock genre, as it would build excitement and anticipation in the build up to the start of the film. I have also thought about the idea of a voice over. Adding a voice over will add a dramatic feel, building suspense.
The final area on my brainstorm is the planning of the plot. I came up with the idea of using a young, adolescent character, possibly female, to play the role of my protagonist. The idea will be developed on, but my initial thoughts of my protagonist came about as I aim to have a character that isn't stereotypical protagonist of a thriller. I also want my character to blend in with society and not stand out in any way so that the audience are unsuspecting of them.
Lighting was one main feature in which I looked at when brainstorming my ideas. As thrillers carry the main feature of low key lighting, I plan to recreate this within my opening sequence. I then went on to develop the idea and plan to try and use different lights such as spotlights in order to create a better effect.
When planning costume for my thriller I knew I wanted my psycho character to look as normal as I possibly could so I plan use normal and everyday clothing, something basic that won't make the character stand out as their designed to blend in and not appear as a suspect to a murder. I also brainstormed and thought about the colour of the clothing and decided that dark or dull colours would help to add to the effect in which I was aiming for.
The next step in brainstorming my ideas was to look at the editing in which I will use. From my previous research into thriller movies I know that black and white shots and stills are a common convention of thriller movies. As I aim to recreate the feel of thriller movies, this is an area in which I want to be evident within my work. I plan to recreate the stills by including photographs taken by myself while filming into the course of my sequence. I then plan to use my knowledge of Photoshop in order to edit that images into black and white. Having flashes of these stills in my thriller will hopefully clearly reflect the convention.
Filming is an area in which I feel that I need to plan well as it's an important part in making my thriller realistic. From research I know that close ups are a convention of thrillers so my first thought was to include them. I will use close up shots alongside camera panning in order to add variation as well as creating suspense and tension for my audience. I also plan to experiment with various other camera angles before I begin filming my final edit in order to work out which will work best. I plan to experiment with a range of angles including high angle, low angle and mid shots.
A common sound convention of thriller movies are sound effects. As I'm trying to recreate the feel of a thriller, sound effects was my first thought. I plan to use a range of sound effects within my sequence. I will plan and research into sound effects and which ones will suit my thriller. During brainstorming I also thought about backing music in my sequence. I came up with idea of fast music, possibly from the rock genre, as it would build excitement and anticipation in the build up to the start of the film. I have also thought about the idea of a voice over. Adding a voice over will add a dramatic feel, building suspense.
The final area on my brainstorm is the planning of the plot. I came up with the idea of using a young, adolescent character, possibly female, to play the role of my protagonist. The idea will be developed on, but my initial thoughts of my protagonist came about as I aim to have a character that isn't stereotypical protagonist of a thriller. I also want my character to blend in with society and not stand out in any way so that the audience are unsuspecting of them.
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