Pitch

This is our original first pitch

Storyboard

Edits of camera shots

Shot/reverse shot - a technique most often used in conversations, when we cut from one person speaking to another and back

Cross cut - when the editing takes us from one situation to another, usually back and forth, to suggest the 2 things are linked

Match cut - When editing occurs on an action thus making the action appear seamless

Jump cut - An edit that is clumsy and takes the audience by surprise

Introduction to Cameras; Parts and Accesories

When using Camera;
- make sure lens cover is closed when not using camera
- make sure you're holding the camera securely (with both hands) when not in use
- check battery life before taking out to film
- Before using the camera make sure you have the right memory cards for your group and your camera.

Ensure you have all the equipment and parts needed for your camera before you start filming. For example;
- Battery Pack

Make sure it's fully charged or you have at least 2 hours battery life before recording.

- Memory Cards

- Tripod

- Camera lights, stand & dimmer (if needed)

Always make sure that you're equipment is packed away safely and securely before moving to another location. Also always make sure that all your equipment is there.

Camera carrier/bag

Tripod carrier/bag

Introduction to Cameras; Skills

Camera Skills:

Using tripod - can be used instead of filming by hand. The tripod can be used to film your shots steadily and panning.
Make sure your shots are accurate - create enough space for the audience to see all they need to understand the situation in the scene and follow the characters movements, if need be
Pre-filming focus - make sure your focus point has letters/patterns which are clear before you begin filming so that you can get guaranteed accuracy in shots.

Audiences

From this diagram you can see that certain thrillers are suited to different genders. For example, the suspense films lie more to the left, which indicates that females are more likely to go and watch a Suspense thriller in the cinemas than a Sci-Fi thriller, which is shown to be more of a male based film choice.

Analysis of title sequence; Se7en

From all of the opening sequences that I have watched so far, this one has been my favourite. I think the attention to detail is done very well. They have used man close up and extreme close ups to emphasis the psychotic behaviour of the character and to show the audience exactly what they want them to see. The flickering lights and transitions work really well because it gives the film an intriguing sense and makes the audience wonder why the character is doing what they are doing in such poorly lit conditions. The sharo transitions make the audience feel the secretiveness of the characters doings.

The editing is very good, and I hope that my group will be able to edit our film similar to this. We were also inspired by the fact that the whole thing is filmed using close up and extreme close up shots, and we hope to use those shots, not the whole way throughout, but for one of the ending sections.