Planning: Graph

I created this graph to show my results of the amount of people that watch thrillers over a period of time. I asked a total of 20 people to do my questionnaire. The graph evidently shows that more people watched thrillers once a month

 

 

 

This graph shows my results to my questionnaire. The results from this helped me have a better understanding of what people’s expectations were from thrillers. The graph shows that more people were interested in action thrillers compared to other sub genres.

I asked 20 people about what characters they’d expect to see in a thriller. 8 people said that they’d most likely see an antagonist. From this I inferred that my target audience wanted a antagonist to make it more interesting and therefore I ensured the antagonist had a huge role in the production.

The pie chart shows that people expect to see the colours red and black in thrillers compared to other colours as they have dark meanings whereas bright colours are more likely to be compared to happy emotions. I adapted this information into my thriller production.



Planning: Pre Production Paperwork

Planning: Mise en scene

LightingThroughout my thriller I’m going to use low key lighting. This type of lighting doesn’t reveal much about the environment of the setting and the characters which creates tension and suspense amongst the audience as a dark atmosphere is created. This is the response I want from my audience from my thriller.



Setting:

The setting we want it to be based in is a forest. As night falls it gets extremely dark and the wildlife comes alive creating different noises that also create tension and keeps the audience on the edge of their seat as they’re paranoid. Also it gives the audience the feeling of isolation as they’re in no reach for help. From our research we found that this location was used to create mystery and fear which is what the group want to create.

Iconography:
The camera is a key piece of iconography that my group will be using. This gives the audience a better understanding of why the characters are at that location and what they’re doing. The camera also captures key pieces of evidence when a killing of one of the characters is recorded onto it.















Costume:
The actor that’s going to play the character of the antagonist will be wearing a black outfit with a black hood which hides the identity of the character; creating suspense for the audience. In contrast to the victim that will be wearing light coloured outfits (white, pink) which shows the innocence to the audience which helps them feel sympathy towards them. The other characters ( group of boys ) will be wearing casual clothing as they don’t want to be there.




Body langauge and facial expression:
_The antagonists body language will strong with a slightly tilt back, walks like one leg is injured. This is used to create suspense around the character and show the audience that he isn’t stable. His facial expression would be like his jaw is dislocated however, you won’t see above mouth because of the lighting being used. On the other hand, The victims will have a relaxed body language with smiles on their face. This makes the audience feel sorry for them.

Planning: Sound

Sound is important in films because different sounds and noises create different emotions for the character and the audience. I believe it is important to think about the sound, especially in thriller films because the different sounds create high tension for the audience members.

Some conventional uses of sound in thrillers are wild life. For example during the night hearing an owl and a bat making the chacter starring in the thriller film scared which makes the aduience feel worried about them.Another use of sound which is conventional to a thriller is a creaking door which suggests that the location has been deserted for a long time and therefore anything can be held inside.
During The opening credits I used non-diegetic sound to create mystery amongst the audience and make them uncomfortable. Another use of non-diegetic sound that I created was during the ending scene where the antagonist is torturing the victim and when the pictures of the next targets were being posted. During this scene the use of diegetic sound was also used as the antagonist was laughing whilst the victim was screaming and making noises as he was scared of what the antagonist was about to do to him.

For our first scene we're going to have characters laughing as they introduce themselves on by one.This gives the audience a clear understanding of the relationships between the characters and who everyone is friends with within the group.

For the next scene we're going to have heavy breathing coming out of one of the characters ( antagonist ) as hes late to the filming and therefore the stops for a bit to catch his breath. This automatically makes the audience feel worried and get a bad feeling for that character.

Moreover, As the 'antagonist' scares the couple the female in the group will scream to show that she got scared of the figure behind her. This, similarly makes the audience want to know more about this character as they get a mysterious feeling about him.

In addition, the sound of crushing twigs and leafs will be shown when the group of friends start walking to find a better location to film the thriller. This creates tension for the audience members and makes them feel uncomfortable.

Planning: Editing

Editing is important within a film as it puts all the pieces of the production together to create the final idea. Different types of editing create different emotions and interpretations for the audience members. For example in conventional thriller movies slow paste editing is generally used as it creates tension amongst the audience and gives them a better understanding of whats going on.

At the start of our thriller all the characters will be introduced at a slow paste as it helps the audience understand their characters and the relationship with the other characters within the film. It also gives them time to read more about the character.

The editing will also be slowed down at the end of the thriller when the antagonist is about the use iconography to give the audience a better understanding of what torture equipment’s will be used. This also makes them feel uncomfortable.

Next; a straight cut will be used to show the antagonist who is watching the group of friends from a distance. This will automatically make the audience think that the character is the antagonist. In addition heavy breathing will be added through editing.

Fast paced editing will be used when the ‘’antagonist’’ captures there first victim and starts to kill them. Consequently, this will create tension for the audience members as they'll be in shock of what has happened to the victim in such a short time and therefore they will be alert looking out for any other piece of action they can capture. 

Finally, this will then dissolve into the scene where the couple find the victims camera on the floor with blood around it. Similarly, this will create tension for the audience keeping them alert and they are  still confused and are alert to seek for answers within the thriller to try and complete the prices of the puzzle.

Planning: Cinematography

Cinematgaphy is important in films because different tyes of camera angles and movements have different interpretations such as capturing the action and emotion. I believe it is important to think about the cinematography, especially in thriller films becaus the different camera angles create tension within the scene.

Some conventional uses of cinematography in thrillers are reaction shot to capture the emotion on the characters face. Anther conventional one is ponit of view. This keeps the audience on the edge of their seat as they cant see what the characters going to do untill it happens.It also makes the audience feel involved with the thriller.

For our first scene we're going to use a pan/medium to show the introduction of the characters.We're going to use this camera angle as it gives the audience a better understanding of the characters as its close up and you can see teir costume at the same time.

Our next shot will be the over the shoulder shot. This is also during the time of the introduction of the characters however, its used to show a person in the distance watching the other members of the group 'Antagonist'. This creates suspense and tension for the audience as they want to find our whats going out.

Moreover the point of view will be used when the 'antagonist' is aproaching the other characters.This will allow the audience to feel a part of the thriller and like they're the character.

A pan shot will be used again to show the movement of the characters and they try and find a better location. This provides the audience with a better view of the surrounding/ environment that the characters are located in.

In addition, the reaction shot will be used when the couple find the dead body of the nerd on the floor.  This captures the emotion on the characters faces in detail helping the audience understanding of the relationship between the characters.

Lastly the last shot will be a tilt shot when the last victim is tied to a chair with torture equipment’s  Which makes the character look inferior to the audience, also it will show the surrounding of the room to show the audience where they’re located.

Planning: Character representation

Name: Cindy White

Character role: Girlfriend

Age: 17

Gender stereotype of role: Girly girl

Costume: white tights with a colourful skirt and a white cardigan

Hair and makeup: Hair untied, casual make-up – eyeliner and foundation etc.

Body language and facial expression:

Body language – flirty

Facial expression – happy

Represented as a victim who always wants her boyfriend around and o do everything for her

Role within the narrative: Constantly with the boyfriend and a part of the group who go to record a thriller

Name: Josh Stevenson

Character role: Boyfriend

Age: 17

Gender stereotype of role: Mature boyfriend

Costume: Jeans and a winter coat

Hair and makeup: short hair no makeup.

Body language and facial expression:

Body language - straight posture, slightly build

Facial expression - happy

Represented as a typical young man who thinks he knows it all

Role within the narrative: he’s part of the group who go to record the thriller. However, he doesn’t do anything but follow the group and flirt with his girlfriend ensuring she’s safe.

Name: Leo Toretto

Character role: Leader of the group of boys

Age: 17

Gender stereotype of role: boastful, smug

Costume: shirt, jeans

Hair and makeup: normal, scruffy hair

Body language and facial expression:

Body language – high posture

Facial expression - sarcastic smiles

Represented as another victim who doesn’t care and wants it to be over so he can go home

Role within the narrative: Acts like he doesn’t care about the project

Name: Sam

Character role: Nerd

Age: 17

Gender stereotype of role: typical male nerd into technology and getting work done

Costume: chinos ( tack ups) cheeked shirt

Hair and makeup: neat hair, combed

Body language and facial expression:

Body language - stiff posture to show he is nervous

Facial expression -  straight face

Represented as a typical nerd who is focused on his studies and seen as an easy target

Role within the narrative : the group make fun of him whilst he records the forest. Sam is the reason the group split up as he ran away

Name: Jack

Character role: ‘’Antagonist’’

Age: 16

Gender stereotype of role: immature teenager

Costume: all black jumper and bottoms

Hair and makeup: normal hair

Body language and facial expression:

Body language - jumpy, crazy etc.

Facial expression - constantly smiling

Represented as a victim who doesn’t care about anything that is going on around him. All fun and games

Role within the narrative : Turns up late to the meeting point and scares everyone.