Filming Review (19/11/09)

I had arranged to do filming with Sophie, were a few of the shots that would take place in the toilets of the school. In these scenes Sophie was shown to be scared and alone, which was successful as she was able to show her fear and vulnerability. However while filming a few difficulties came across, one of which was the scene were the door would be closing while Sophie is in the background. This I found difficult to do due to the space and the height of the tripod. The other difficulty that I came across was the fact that I was able to see my reflection in the mirror. This then meant that I had to change the position of the camera in order to shot the scene. 

Overall the scenes that I had planned to film have been completed, which means that I have one final shot that needs to be shot with Sophie. 

Sample Images For Poster and Magazine Cover

Weekly Planning (16/11/2009)

Photoshop 3

I have used the photo as an example of what I would like the setting of the poster to be, but with a different image. Through the use of tools on photoshop, I was able to create the poster of what I wish my final product to look like. Blow is the image in its original form.

In the image below shows the effect of the gradient tool. Through the use of the gradient tool I was able to create an arch of black around the focal point of the image. Using this tool enabled me to create a more mysterious feel, due to the fact that the viewers are unable to see clearly what is in the background.

I then had to place the person so she was seen as the focal point of the shot, I done this by moving it to the centre, and adjusted the gradients. The image below shows the outcome.

To finish it off I added the text. I have started of with the director, placed at the top of the poster. this is because it is an independent film, therefore the actor's names will not be familiar to the viewers, whereas the directors name will. I then continued by adding a tag line that is well recognised by the viewers, as it will be shown on the trailer as well as the poster "at night. . . the devil comes to mind". To finish it off i then typed the title of the film, which was in a bigger font. this was because I want it to stand out. Using white text on a black background is a common technique used to make something eye catching.

Filming review (11/11/09)

As I had arranged to do filming yesterday, it was achievable. This was as it went all to plan and also new ideas sprung to mind while filming. These ideas I then experimented with to find out that they worked very well with the genre horror. The few shots that I experimented with were hand held cameras and moving as the actor is moving around. This was however a bit difficult, but after a few tries I became comfortable with the technique. I got a wide range of shot, with which i could use to build up tension throughout the trailer.
There was one shot that i was unable to do, this was due to the fact as I needed a few more people who wouldn't mind to be standing in the corridor with her. Therefore another arrangement will be made to complete the shots that need to done with Huma.

Weekly Planning 9/11/2009

Updates to my weekly plan.
The new arrangements have been added onto Wednesday, were I will also do some filming during period 4 with Huma.

Weekly Planning (9/11/09)