Sunday, 19 February 2017

19th February

The filming was very successful because we were able to get extra footage. For example, different angles of the Detective pouring a drink. The use of the extra footage will be beneficial for cut-ins and a wider use of angles, as well as creating tension and in this case, it will emphasise the Detective's alcoholic flaw. Moreover, even though we had planned to film in a forest, we decided to film in an alleyway. This group decision was made because of the weather, the props and the excess, in the way that it was easier for my Uncle to enter this location than the forest. Also, the practical space in the alleyway worked better for the props as we could draw a chalk outline of a body and have more space for our resources, whilst creating a similar tone. We are slightly behind schedule because of the previous issues, however, at least we can now focus on the editing stage of the production cycle.

Shooting schedule (By Hayden Woodcock)

Flash Card Deck created by Hayden Woodcock with GoConqr

Sunday, 5 February 2017

Audience research into slogans

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Results collated together with feedback from a lesson: Don't fall into the Vampire's grasp!=8 A gamble between life and death=11 What MAN is capable of stopping such a MONSTER?=10 How many more will die before the beast meets its doom?=3 He's fast, he's furious, he's the Vampire!=1 These results show that 'A gamble between life and death' is the audience favourite for our slogan. However, due to the tight interest between the top three, we are planning to incorporate them within the trailer and possibly our ancillary web page. We think 'What MAN is capable of stopping such a MONSTER?' would be effective in creating a stylistic Film Noir, and it would connote the binary opposite between the protagonist in the form of the Detective and the antagonist Vampire monster. The use of the 'MAN' highlights the stereotypical representation of the hero within our film, creating a sexist presentation which is common in Film Noir. Additionally, the use of the question emphasises the power of the villain, perhaps creating doubt in the audience's mind. Whilst, 'Don't fall into the Vampire's grasp!' will be beneficial in use during the trailer, possibly by a First person narrator describing the vicious edge to the antagonist. Also, the negativity here again represents the antagonists ferocious havoc, as well as acting as a warning towards the audience. This could connote the terror, and attract the audience further, feeling immersed within the plot and the atmosphere.