Analysis of Animatic shots

This image is an establishing shot of the location in which the trailer is going to be filmed. This long shot of the scenery within Wales was included in the animatic in order to set the location and scene. This establishing shot also allows the audience to identify that the narrative of the film plot involves nature, the outdoors and an adventure. The image shows in the foreground a chain of large trees which are shadowed by a enormous mountain that over powers the rest of the images due to its dominance. This specific shot was developed
in order to show progression throughout the trailer e.g by showing where the characters start off, which would be in the foreground and showing where the character would end up as a final destination, which would be further up into the forest beneath the mountains. This establishing shot could possibly also produce a lot of connotations for the genre in which my media group has selected (horror). For example the foreground could represent safety for the characters whereas the background could reflect danger deep into the dark forest. This establishing shot over all may appeal to my target audience seen as a lot of effective horror films which are conventional involve this type of setting.
 


This close up shot of the book is an important image which features in the animatic, it reveals the most significant prop used within the trailer. The prop of the book is involved in the most important scene in our film trailer, which is when the character Sam gets possessed whilst holding the book. The prop allows Sam to channel her possession to its full potential.
The prop of the book is opened to a page which is important and relates to the plot of our film trailer. The pages that the book will land on will reveal information about the satanic cult, the 'Cornovi' which carried out blood sacrifices. I believe that this shot will be very effective within our film trailer as it reveals in-depth information about the core root of our film plot; the Cornovi tribe and the events that took place. Also I believe that the use of a book as a prop will turn out to be very successful seen as many existing horror films include props which are insentient. This shot also as result shows the audience that the characters are in a woodland area, this establishes the exact setting of the scene.

This long shot used within our animatic is a very vital image seen as it shows the setting from Sam's perspective. The image implies the idea that the character faints whilst reading the book, this is the peak in which Sam channels her possession. The fact the that sun is blazing through the trees creates the impression that the character Sam is seeing her vision as if it is blurry.




This medium long shot was included in our animatic in order to create tension and fear. The image shows the character Vinnie being shadowed by Sam, whom by this point has reached the summit of her possession. The location in which the photo was captured creates an eerie and sinister feel to the animatic, this creates an almost negative atmosphere which reflects the state of Sam's psychological condition. The fact that Sam's face is hidden represents the idea that she is no longer humane and it creates mystery hiding her true identity. The character Vinnie's facial expression represents the idea of vulnerability as he is the victim during Sam's transition, from human to a demonic entity.

Audience Research - evaluation of questionnaire results

Audience research evaluation of questionnaire results (cloven) from elliereedx

Horror genre; Mood Board

I have created a mood board that represents the genre of my film trailer. I have included a wide range of films that fit into the horror genre which are; The Conjuring, Annabelle, Insidious, Sinister, Drag me to Hell, Saw, The Ring, Chainsaw Massacre, Evil Dead, The Shinning, As Above so Below and Psycho. From my research into the genre, I have noticed that horror films have modified over the years to produce a form of 'horror' which is darker and more sinister. Horror films have also become a lot more graphic within their 'slashing', horror films are now a lot more bloodthirsty e.g in films such as Psycho which was created in the 1960's, the killing is more implied rather than visual. It leaves the killing to your imagination. However all horrors, regardless of whether they are old or new, follow a variety of themes which are the same.

Film Classification

 

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent, non-governmental body, which has exercised responsibilities over cinema for more than eighty years, and over video since 1985. It was established in 1912 by the film industry when local authorities started to impose their own, widely varying, censorship standards on films. The object was to create a body which could make judgements that were acceptable nationally. The BBFC is therefore accountable for the national classification and censorship standards of films, DVD's/video's and other works which have been produced in the UK, that need classification. Classifications range between a 'U' which means that the work is universal and is suitable for audiences aged 4 and over, and '18' meaning only suitable for adults. The BBFC is a self-regulated body that is not run to produce a profit, unlike many other organisations.

The examiners in the BBFC give each work an age rating certificate before they are released, so that they are able to safeguard children from disturbing and harmful content in these works such as, drugs, violence and sex. Placing an age certificate on films, DVD/videos and video games etc means that anyone under the age restriction are prevented from accessing them, which means that the BBFC effectively protects venerable society members. The BBFC claim to have two fundamental objectives which are; to protect children and vulnerable adults from potentially harmful or otherwise unsuitable content and to empower consumers, particularly parents and those with responsibility for children, to make informed viewing decisions.

 

The boards decisions are reached by consensus. Each work is seen by a team of two duty examiners, who must write daily reports describing each feature of the work in detail and justifying the decision they have reached. In cases of disagreement the film will be referred to another team, usually with a principal officer present at the screening. In order for the team to reach an appropriate age rating, they must view the work which needs to be classified and mark it according to the BBFC's classification guidelines.

• U - Suitable for all ages
• PG - Parental Guidance 
• 12A - Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over
• 12 - Video release suitable for 12 years and over
• 15 - Suitable only for 15 years and over
• 18 - Suitable only for adults
• R18 - Adult works for licensed premises only 



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