Auditions

For our main task we decided to do auditions for actors in our film. It took place on friday 28th of January, and we made a script for each person to read. We filmed each person seperately. We created a poster to put up around the school to advertise the auditions.

This is the script which everone had to read when auditioning. We took a conversation from the main film which we will be using, so that we can see who plays the part best.

This is our auditions poster. We incorporated the time and date of teh auditions and what parts we needed. We made the colours vibrant so it would stand out to people when they walk past it.

Preliminary Task

For our Preliminary task we decided to film it in a large field, because it was very isolated so it added an eerie atmosphere. We used many different camera angles to show the girl walking in the field.
The girl walked in the field,and we used sound effects to enhance the ringing of the phone. Then she walked in to a shed where another girl was sitting. They had a conversation about a kidnapping they were going to do, then she walked out and we used low angle shots, by her feet. I think our preliminary task went well, however to improve i think we should have made sure the camera didnt shake as much in one of the scenes, although it was suppose to show a person runnning it was too shaky which made it unclear.

Location shots:

This is the field which we filmed our Preliminary. You can see that it is a very quiet and isolated area. This adds to the atmosphere of the film.

This is a photo of the gate the girl runs through in the film, its very old.

This is the field that the girl walks past in the film, its very large and isolated.

In this shed is where the conversation between the two girls took place.

This is a shot of the location from a distance.

Paranormal Activity 2

'Paranormal Activity 2' is a thriller film, which came out 22nd October 2010, following from 'Paranormal Activity' which was released 25th November 2009. Due to the film being a massive hit though out these two years, they have announced a release date for 'Paranormal Activity 3' in the USA; 21 October 2011. 

Synopsis: The Ray family experience what they think is a break in. This happens a number of times, so the family decide to install security cameras around their home, only to realise sinister activity is unfolding in their house.On the first night the film footage shows the pool cleaner creeping out the pool on to the side of the pool. As the nights go on more suspicious activity unfolds, including; pots dropping, doors slamming, cupboards opening and the lady become possessed.      

Paranormal activity 2 fits in to the thriller genre because it builds up suspense and tension. Also its very jumpy and mysterious, but its not gory, this makes it a thriller.  

                                                       

These are a few images from the film. As you can see the images are all very dark and mysterious.

Camera angles and shots

There are many possible camera angles that can be used in the film industry. Here are some of the camera angles which we can use while filming:

                                                      Establishing shot 

This shot is usually taken outside the place
where the action is taking place.
This is shot is very important as it clearly
shows the audience where everything
is taking place, to avoid confusion.




Close up

This is a close up shot. It usually
zooms up on the face or an item.
This camera shot is very important
as it will show the facial features
and facial expressions of a person.




Low angle shot

This camera shot is taken from
below an actor or set. The use of this
shot, causes the person or item to
look large and intimidating.






High angle shot
This shot is taken from above the
actor. The use of this angle makes
actor look innocent and vulnerable.






Tracking shot

The tracking shot is where the
camera operator moves along side
the action. This shot adds excitement
and helps the audience see what
happens as it travels next to the
actors.



Point of view shot

With point of view shot, the camera
is positioned so its as if you are seeing
through the eyes of the actor. This
camera shot is very effective as it
makes it more exciting for the audience,
as you can see what the actor is seeing.



                                                         Framing shot

In this shot its using a piece of set or
scenery to frame a shot. This makes
the audience focus on exactly
what they need to be.

Preliminary task ideas

For the preliminary task im working in a group of 3, so we will need other people to be the actors. In our group we were thinking of having the location at a farm. We thought we would locate our filming in a farm as its dark at night and can be eerie. We were planning on having a person/farmer walking in to a barn and having a conversation with another person. The conversation will be about a planning a kidnapping of a child. We thought this subject would be good for this conversation, as it will create quite a mysterious atmosphere. The farmers costume will consists of old clothes and large boots to create a dirty and creepy looking farmer.