Video Influences- Se7en.

                    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Above is the link to the YouTube trailer^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Seven clip

Seven is a key influence to our thriller, this is because of the way the enigma codes almost flash up on the screen like flashbacks; the dramatic music and the way the titles are embedded in the opening sequence. We liked this because it was unpredictable, jumpy and keeps the audience guessing as to what is going to happen in the movie... This is done through fast editing pace, which means the space between each different shot is limited; giving the film a faster and more up tempo feel. As well as this the Non-Diegetic sounds that are edited in as the different camera shots are put together so that it causes a fright. This was very effective. Continuing on with the other techniques being very effective and eye catching. This is why we chose to base our editing around this film. 

Our StoryBoarding

Our initial idea- Mr Grevor

Initial Idea

Team members - Sarah Adnams

                         - Laura McLean (actor)

                         - James Knuckey

                         - Charlie Boyden (actor)

                         - Jasper Adnams (dog actor)

Laura and Charlie were perfect for our Thriller opening sequence because we felt that they were "typical" protagonists and antagonists.

With Laura as the protagonist; we felt this was very stereotypical. Laura is blonde which is a very 'girly' aspect for a protagonist.

Charlie has dark hair which adds to the mystery of our thriller as you never see the antagonist's face

Title Research - Choosing a font.

Title Research

Title research

Mr Grevor – Bauhaus 93

Mr Grevor – Apple Chancery

Mr Grevor - Chalkboard

Mr Grevor – American Typewriter

Mr Grevor – Modern No. 20

Mr Grevor – Engravers MT

Mr Grevor – Thonburi

Mr Grevor – Century Gothic

Mr Grevor – Desdemona

Mr Grevor – Gloucester MT Extra Condensed

Mr Grevor – Lucida Fax

Mr Grevor – Ayuthaya

Mr Grevor – Edwardian Script ITC

Mr Grevor – SimSun ExtB

Mr Grevor – Papyrus

Mr Grevor - Rockwell

We decided to use American Typewriter because it was quite traditional and fitted with the effect of Charlie typing on the laptop. It seemed quite ordinary just like the name 'Mr Grevor' - there is no immediate danger relayed to the audience at this point. 

We also decided to go for a traditional 'white writing on a black background' so that we could add effects such as a camera flash or a typewriter effect.

Proposal

Proposal

Proposal

With this opening sequence we are hoping to create a conventional and stereotypical thriller including a stalker. The audience is gathering information of each character and is immediately introduced to both of them. With flashes of Charlie's plans the audience have a grasp of his mind set. The fact that it is a stereotypical "stalker thriller" the audience knows what fate lies for Laura.

Camera shots such as close up shots hint to the viewer the main enigma codes, danger and create a dramatic atmosphere of suspense. Using long shot of the brook expresses vulnerability and also establishes the setting of the movie. Where it is set. 

Treatment - Mr Grevor

Treatment - Mr Grevor

Itʼs a normal day; Laura is walking her dog at the brook, Charlie is watching her. Laura doesn't see Charlie but the audience does. This alone is an enigma code expressing that Charlie has something to do with Laura. This opening sequence is from an outsiderʼs point of view. The audience can see what is happening to the characters but they are unaware of each otherʼs circumstances (dramatic irony.)

The purpose of the film is to thrill the audience; build anticipation and to keep them guessing resulting in a satisfying ending. This opening sequence is act as a cliff hanger to draw in the audience without revealing the key events of the overall film. Using enigma codes in this opening sequence; the audience can gather suggestions as to what the film involves.

Flashes of enigma codes come up as do the titles to hint to the audience what the film will include.

1. Equilibrium (calm, walking dog, normal day, nothing suspicious)

2. Interrupt (cut to Charlie taking photos of Laura, cut to him in a room, close up of eyes)

The codes and conventions of a thriller which we are going to use are 

- antagonist (male)

- protagonist (female)

- enigma codes - props (scarf, dog, camera, laptop, voodoo doll)

- donʼt see the antagonistʼs full face - identity

- lighting (shadows, hard light)

- music (scary, unpredictable, dramatic)

- titles (flash of light, camera - enigma code) - sound (diegetic and non-diegetic)

- colours (red, danger, eye-catching)

- mise-en-scene (dark, scary, unaware, unpredictable)

Audience

Audience

Who is your audience?

16-25 year olds 

Unisex 

Students, casual workers 

Multinational 

Demographics - E, D, C1, C2, B and A. Enjoyable for people of all backgrounds. Full of enigma codes - sets up expectations and anticipation 

Conventional thriller - not funny, dark, classic protagonist and antagonist

Strugglers - they seek escape from reality

Explorers - they seek discovery. They will predict the course of events within the film 

Relates to Seven