Secondly - some interesting and original ideas discussed on Monday, which shows you are really taking on board the importance of location. Keep up the good work.
What's on?
The next two lessons give you a chance to work on your own horror film scripts and storyboards. The deadline is Friday 20th May.
What do you need to do to create an effective opening?
- Have a clear idea of the type of horror film you are making, and use elements appropriate for it (ie. vulnerable and isolated characters, POV shots - slasher films a la Halloween or Scream; industrial settings, fast paced editing, gore - zombie films a la 28 Days Later...ok, they're not - strictly speaking - zombies but lets not split hairs; atmospheric music, high angle shots, locations that symbolise feelings and conflicts - psychological horror a la The Shining)
- Have a clear idea of the texture and mood you wish to create (see above)
- Have a clear idea how you will build suspense in your opening using camera, sound, editing, lighting
- Present your work appropriately in the formats given for scripts and storyboarding
- Use you growing film vocabulary to communicate your ideas
- Come up with an appropriate name (you can do this last!)
- Be creative and have fun
How will you be assessed?
- 10 marks for creativity and orginality - demonstrated by the ideas you transmit through your work, your ability to fit or even subvert the genre
- 10 marks for professional and technical skill -using the format correctly, making sure you tinclude all information needed to communicate your vision for the fil , linking storyboard to script, a professional "look" to your work
- 10 marks for effective use of film language
Note: If you go on to film your horror opening outside of school time, you will be rewarded with an "Woscar". Please see me at the end of class to discuss this in more detail if you are considering doing this.
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