Research into existing website (Hayden Woodcock)

Focus Pitch

We have conducted some research into our target audience in order to understand their preferences and responses in co-ordination to our questions.

Influential Film Posters (By Hubert Osinski)

We like the use of the low-key lighting on the character, supposedly the 'Dracula' due to the stereotypical make-up and hair-style, in creating secrecy and representing a Propp villain. Also, we like the elaborate 3D typography, conventional for Film Noir.

We like the use of red and white fonts, common in Horror posters, as well as the use of the one main image surrounded by darkness.

This poster is very colourful and unique, whilst obeying conventions such as: the main cast names at the top of the poster and 'a film by...'

Again we like the use of the main image. This poster effectively represents the possible Propp hero of the Detective, and the green, yellow and red colours all blend together nicely to create a hot atmosphere. This may connote the pressure within his profession.

Brand Identity (By Hubert Osinski)

Costume ideas (By Hayden Woodcock)

We already own the Vampire outfit, so there are no worries about sourcing the clothing from a particularly shop. However, the fangs will need to be sourced, likely from either ASDA, Aldi or Amazon. My Uncle is also sourcing the Detective outfit, again meaning that we do not need to source the clothing from a particularly shop. Therefore, the clothing seems easy, however, sourcing the props will provide a challenge.

Film title feedback

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/R3C66KX
Above is a link to our survey regarding possible Film Titles for our Film Noir/horror.

Prop ideas (By Hayden Woodcock)

Mind Map created by Hayden Woodcock with GoConqr

Top Opening Shots of All Time

What have I learnt?

• Symmetry between the opening and the closing shot makes the shot notable, perfectly sandwiching the film and underlying the extent of its journey
•  Slow motion works well
• Spoilers that we do not pick on until the end because it begins with a flash forward
• Opening long takes are always more impressive, but not always effective
• Shot reverse shot/cross cutting between an object creating tension and another scene (perhaps completely different) 

Affect on our production:

This research has been quite interesting and influential upon any styles we should consider when deciding carefully upon the shots we should include in the trailer. Symmetry between the opening and the closing shot will work well in our Film Noir/horror to link to the themes of menace and stylistic conventions include flashbacks or forwards, since they will provide audience engagement through the tension and information. However, because we are creating a trailer instead of a short or feature film, we will have to consider this with detail as it may be quite confusing. Instead, our trailer needs to be easy and quite episodic. Furthermore, we are planning to use cross cutting to cut between the tension of the Detective's telephone with the killings to connote that he will shortly be needed. This will represent his importance and his character type in terms of Propp's theory.