sample scene planning

As we still werent positive on a setting, not only for our sample scene, but also our real film, we discussed where we thought would be best to film it. Our first idea was in an abandoned place, for instance and mental asylum, as it would really fit into the horror genre and show many conventions also. We also thought it would have the shock factor on thre audience and therefore if it was a film that was to be published, it could have an edge that made it stand out. So we decided to get in contact to the council and see if we could get permission to film in any abandonded place, we made a phone call and also sent this letter to explain what it is we are looking for and if there was any way of using somewhere like that.

Permission letter

Whilst waiting for a reply we talked about whether we would have any dialogue or just sound (music) to add effect; we also talked about what time of day we should film it and also whether we would need any additional lighting. Props and costume did come into discussion but we each agreed that it would be best to keep it simple and to use every day clothing for thde main character and dark clothing for the 'stalker' character.

Not only did we do this, but we also started to experiment with the sort of music we will be using within the film. We used Garage Band, and found small pieces of music and put them together to see what they sounded like, and to see if it was the sort of music we would like in our film. The more we experimented with the clips the more we found that we liked, and found that it would be easier for us to use once we have trhe sample scene.