In the process of creating a thriller opening originally created from all aspects including music and concepts. Reviewing the final product we have made observations and made room for improvement and complementary additions to make the product even better than it is.
The technical quality of our work was extremely well executed and carried out. We used a high quality camera and tripod to secure the high definition image and to make sure we were able to capture the correct footage we wanted. Some shots included movement or zoom of what of what the scene entailed such as the scene whereby we used a BlackBerry mobile to show texts and messages that were a reoccurring theme to let the audience be involved, but we wanted to do it in a way that was progressive through shots.
The camera work was especially still and not shaky. However to catch the tension and ridged attitude we could of used a handheld camera which gives the shaky effect, this was a desire of the group. Alex, Lily and I thought the best was to create the tension was to use a high standard and execution of lighting to add extra tension and produce a strong and technical piece.
Framing of the piece was one of the most difficult part of the production as it was extremely difficult trying to create the right proportions in the room whilst trying to make the girl in the film look isolated. Whilst doing so, we as a group gained huge amount of experience in using lighting to acquaintance the space we had and to frame the “action” perfectly. This was hugely effective as the use of all of these elements helped us create something quiet confined in the frame. Also the close ups worked well, and made the girl feel unbelievably isolated and alone through the use of long shots and close ups.
Through the editing process we were allowed to be as creative as we felt, by mixing images, ideas and concepts, creating certain sequences and effects the helped the complimented intended mood of the sequence. For example the clock face fading into the clip of the girls face signifying her lack of time left on alive.
Editing and creating very good quality was of a high standard as we used Final Cut. On Final Cut we used many effects, reoccurring sequences and transitions. We carefully chose our transitions and tried to make sure that they weren’t tacky, but have a quirky effect to the footage. First of we collected all the footage we had recorded then 'cut up' the footage into what we was going to use, and what we wasn't. we then chronologically put the scenes in order and using Final Cuts effects, we manged to create a huge impact just on the opening of the video. For the opening of the sequence we used a plain black and white effect. We thought this would be a great way in creating not only a viable contrast but a contrast of mood for the audience. We did this in comparison to a video named 'He Dies At The End' on YouTube, This also has a black and white colour theme, and has the use of technology sending messages to the character. On that being the computer, and on ours being the TV and a phone. Unlike 'He dies at the end' we only use tense music at certain times, for example, when the girl looks directly into the camera.
