Evaluation Question One - Shot Nine

I used a close-up of the hand as it shows the character has died but it is teasing the audience by not showing much gore. Most horror films do not show much in the opening. This makes the audience want to keep watching as they can then see more gore as the film goes on.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Eight

I used this close-up shot as once again it is keeping the killer a secret and it also shows what is going on with the knife as it is the most important part of the shot.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Seven

I used this shot of me looking out the window as just like shot two and three it creates suspense as the killer could be out there. Unlike the other two, this is the point where the music becomes more tense and scary and the character has heard something. The audience knows that the killer is going to be there soon and the character looking out the window could be the point where the killer jumps out from somewhere.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Six

I used a close-up of the killer taking the knife. This is part of the parallel narrative part where it alternates from the girl in the garage to the killer sneaking in and taking the knife. I used a close-up as you can see what the killer is doing but also I do not show the killer as in horror films the killer is a mystery for some time before finally revealing them.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Five

I used this handheld very long shot to give the impression that the character is being spied on. It is a point of view shot of the killer, watching as she walks into the garage so the killer knows when to enter the house.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Four

I used this shot as it over shadows what is going to happen at the end of the opening sequence. I used this as many horror films have hidden clues during the films like the 'Final Destination' franchise and the 'Saw' franchise.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Three

Just like shot two this also creates suspense as the window is shown in the background. This time the character is in the shot as it makes it seem scary because the audience may wonder if it's going to be one of those 'He's behind you' moments. This may also make the audience feel scared as they know somethings going to happen and it's a scary thought with the dark window being behind the characters back.

Evaluation Question One - Shot Two

I used this shot as in horror films you see many shots of windows and doors to make the audience think "Will the killer come from there? Is t gonna happen now or later?"

It helps create suspense in the film.

Evaluation Question One - Shot One

I used this font as it is similar to the font used for the opening titles in some saw films. I used the colour red as it is associated with danger and blood. I added the effect where it shines yellow across the writing as it gives the effect that it is shiny like a knife or sharp metal object that would be used in the film.

Final Version Of Film

Rough Cut Of Film

Here is a rough cut of my film. After showing it to the class and watching other peoples I realised that I would have to shorten it by at least a minute.

Duration

I have had a few problems with the length of my opening as when I finished adding all my clips the duration was 4 minutes and 10 seconds. To sort this out I am re-filming some clips that are too long and also cutting down some clips which lasted too long.

Update - After adding some newer clips and the Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures opening the film was then too long again. I got rid of the Lionsgate opening and am once again cutting down some clips. I have managed to get it from 3 minutes 48 to 2 minutes 59. I then had to cut down even more so I took out the scene where I walk from the kitchen over to the window, look out, then walk towards the back door. I also cut out some of the phone scene and some parts at the beginning with the cucumber and managed to get it to 2 minutes 20.

More Updates

On the 25th February I re-filmed everything that needed filming. After editing it for a while I have noticed that I still need to re-film the shot when I walk to the garage door as the newer clip is actually darker than the original one.

I also have to re-film the tracking shot as the door jumps to a different place. This is because I am moving the camera and then have to squeeze past the door and then close the fridge and door. Because of this I have to cut out the part where I have to walk past the camera and go into the kitchen. The first time I filmed this it looked fine but this time I must've knocked the door as it moved about an inch and doesn't look right. I will be filming this scene on either the 11th March or the 14th.

My Presentation