Equipment List

• Nikon Camera- we decided to use this as the quality of the clips were better than the video camera which the school could provide
• Medical Chair- for the effect of the menatl asylum we used the medical chair to improve our mise en scene
• Make-up
• Shooting Script
• Flash Light
• Costumes
• Batteries
• Tripod

Mise en Scene

SET, DESIGN & SPACE

We have already previously looked at our locations which you can find HERE.
The locations we have picked such as my village are generally not busy and can suggest isolation which is key in horror films as it creates that sense of being alone; no-one else can protect you.

COSTUME, HAIR & MAKE-UP

Maddison will be wearing the same outfit throughout to show clear links. It may also play on the fact that maybe she is dead and when you usually see ghosts in horror movies they appear in the same clothes. Click Here to see general description on her costume, hair and make up.


FACIAL EXPRESSIONS & BODY LANGUAGE

Our film is a physiological horror and throughout are opening titles we have flash backs that play on different emotions and feelings. Maddison is seen as being a friend but then also an enemy but she always comes across as happy which is what messes with Scarlett's head. In some scenes such as the park scene on the swings Scarlett is seen as playing with her so will be happy. However in other seen such as the bedroom scene she is represented as being confused and upset.

COMPOSITION

Maddison is usually far behind Scarlett to hint that shes in Scarletts head and also being a child that Scarlett is older and has more authority.


COLOUR

White and red showing innocence but danger in Maddison.


LIGHTING

Mostly Natural as we dont have the resources for artificial lightig outside. Eye opening scene using artificial light in a studio.

Representation in Task

Description of Target Audience

Our film is going to be targeted at C1 (Nurses, Bank Clerks and White Collar Proffesionals); C2 (Electricians, Plumbers and 'Blue Collar Proffesionals) and also Group B (Teachers, Middle Management and Fairly Paid Profeesionals). We feel like it may be aimed at these becuase of the the phycological element for hem to understand. However Group E may be our main target audience with 12A being our rating and charcters in 'Maddison' mstly relating to this target audience.

Character Photos On Location- Maddison

Font Planning

After researching fonts we realised as we will be using Adobe Premiere Elements 8.0 we would have to find the font in the programme. We like this font for our titles as it is like some of it is hidden. Parts of the letters are missing. This then links to our film with the idea that Maddison is there; but she isn't. This then gives the audience a clear connection to the film.

Font in 'The Thing From Another Wold'

Click the photo above to watch the titles

 

 

The titles are in black and white this creates the sense of the good and the evil. The screen starts off black and then the title appears with the effect that it is being burts into the screen. The white titles are being burnt into the black and almost like good is trying to burn over the evil. The title font itself looks like it was ripped or torn aswell as looking as if it has been burnt. When the title has fully appeard it gives the effect of something shining through. This could suggest that something is trying to take over. The font is also all in capitals, this makes the text stand out and adds importance.