Creative Contribution

26-09-11

As a group, we brainstormed creative ideas for the plot of the story. We agreed that we wanted to produce a short horror film. We juggled various ideas, about the main characters profile, and the themes/ideas within the story (telepathic nature, premonitions, dreams, nightmares, villain...). We wrote a paragraph of how the basic story was gonna be.

I offered the ideas, that the film should be based on either Horror or Thriller. I also wanted the main character to be a female. Furthermore, I contributed to the profile of the character, such as, her age, her dark hair and clothings, for her to have dreams...!



29-09-11

As a class, we told each other our stories, and advised each other on how to improve it. To see how clear the structure of the story was, how developed the characters were, and how mature the plot of the story was. Throughout our discussions, we improved element of the story of the film. Here, we were finding creative ways in which we could deliver the story.



07-10-11

I contributed to the idea that we should have montages of clips, during the dream, to add dramatic effect, as well as the scene when the character is in the library, to show time passing by.



17-10-11

Here I contributed to how sound was going to be implemented into the film - parallel sounds, contrpuntal sounds, and bridging scenes. Here we were forming links within a film, that creates a moment, that is exciting aswell.

Parrallel Sound: When the ghost enters the room, where the main character is, in the final scene, dark/sinister sound is being being played in the background. This will help dramatise the moment

Contrapuntal sound: I thought of the idea to integrate this into the beginning of the film, where a dream is taking place, in a positive light - the main character is in a good mood. However, there is an eerie/dark non-diegetic sound in the background.

Sound Bridge: I thought of the idea to use this outside, on the streets, where the main character is walking, she hears scraping footsteps behind her. However, a similar sound is being made, by a dustbin man who is sweeping the streets

Visual Bridge: In her dream, the main character, is in a panic state. She comes to a situation, where she has to grab onto a ledge. The next clip shows, her in her bedroom, sleeping, and grabbing onto her pillow


03-11-11

We looked at our results from the survey on surveymonkey. Looking at the popularity of "Basement", as preferred location to be integrated into the film, I suggested the idea that we should change the location of the penultimate scene from a bedroom or basement.




12-01-12 Some of my creative/Technical decisions


Panning and Establishing Shot: I decided that this shot would be the best way to start the film - first showing the school then panning it onto the street which Jasmine (our main character) is walking down. This is to introduce the setting of the film, and to introduce the main character

Extreme close-up shot: I thought it would be great for this shot to be used after Jasmine has woken up from her nightmare. We are going to use extreme close-up on her eyes and/or lips Sound: We plan on using non-diegetic sinister sound in the beginning of the film, where Jasmine is walking down the street. Visually, the scene will look very normal, and positive. We hope to use warm-colour effect to emphasise this. However, it was my idea to use contrapuntal sound for this scene - with this sinister sound

Transition: We hope to use a blur effect. We aim to use this during a compilation os clip to visualise the nightmare Jasmine is having. This blur effect will illustrate the confusion Jasmine is feeling as the dream is taking place.


Change of pace: During the last scene, we may use aslow-motion effect. This might happen as the ghost is entering the room. This will help dramatise that moment as the film heads onto the climax of the scene



20-01-12 Creative ideas using lighting techniques 


Silhouette Effect: I offered up the idea to use this effect during the final scene. This will take place as the ghost is standing outside the room (before entering the room). This will help emphasise a sinister and frightening atmosphere we are trying to create, as the film heads onto the climax of the film


Low-key Lighting: I believed that this would be a great to use, when we create a pre-recorded video of the ghost. This video will be used when Jasmine is in the library, and her screen goes blank, before the ghost appears on the screen. This will help create a dark sinister feel to the ghostly character.

Coloured Effect: During the compilation of clips for the dream, we will hope to use black and white effects. This is to make this stand out, and to help evoke tension and anxiety