Film Production-Fiction
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Unit 10
HORROR
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TASK - 1
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LOCATION
For a horror film the location of the movie very important because this is where the scenes will be set and this will tell the story to the audience watching. The Location of the movie should be a place that make the audience feel fear and unsettled. Usually places such as abandoned houses , old malls etc . familiar locations that has been used in horror films are : Ennis House- House On Haunted Hill , Monroeville Mall - Dawn Of The Dead. These are set in either a abandon area, also The use of the building can symbolise to the audience a feeling that the setting might be oppression and dreariness for the audience.
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LIGHTING
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In a Horror film lighting is key to movie's as light will help set he scene also by helping show the main characters/ villain . High key lighting would be used to catch the main characters facial expression or their body language. Also , low key and blackouts will also be very necessary as using black will be used to create suspension for the audience also the low key lighting will help create tension as something might pop up and scare the audience. This is what make a great horror film as lighting is used a lot in films.
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COSTUME
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Costume is one of the most important elements for a horror film as the costume that a character has will Connote who they might be in the film , with using costumes in horror is different as characters present with different costumes , for example in the movie IT the Main character/villain wears a clown costume with a red baron in his hand , this symbolises that the character has a certain item with them that make them stand out from the other characters . This also tells the audience how to tel the different between the different characters.
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PROPS
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The use of props is used a lot in horror films as props help define the characters role wether it could be a protagonist or a antagonist . The prop could be used as a weapon or something to help protect something /someone. Props could be : A Bat , Hammer , etc.
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NVC
Non-Verbal Communication could be used a lot in a horror film but it depends on the event that is taken place . NVC is important as it will help to see the characters facial expressions on what they are feeling and could be experiencing , this give the audience the chance connect and experience the same feeing that the characters . This is how audiences face having favourite characters.
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CAMERA TECHNIQUES
Camera techniques are important in horror films . The use of camera techniques is useful to show the action for the audience. The use of blackout, creates tension for the audience. Camera techniques such as: High angle , Tracking , Big Close up , Canted Angle etc are used a lot in film to create tension and suspension for the audience watching.
SOUND TECHNIQUES
Infrasound, the sound that can't be heard, plays a vital role in setting an ominous tone. Infrasound is a wavelength of sound that is just out of range for human ears to hear, however this does not stop it from causing a reaction in humansSound Effects
For example, distant creepy movements and eerie haunting winds that are played in the background are what build up the spooky atmosphere. Sound effects that mimic human fear, including pulsing heartbeats and slow and heavy breathing, also increases the level of scariness. Sound in a movie includes music, dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise, background noise and soundtracks.
EDITING TECHNIQUES
Scare Factor that include:
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Use Blur. A blurred background is a key factor in increasing the scare factor of your horror film. ...
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Focus On The Background. ...
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Use The Right Music. ...
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Keep The Monster Hidden. ...
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Add Special Effects. ...
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The Perfect Reaction Shot.
Here is a few techniques that is used in horror films, Some of these techniques are used to show the storyline of the film and the other techniques is used to upset the storyline of the film to make the audience feel uneasy. Continuity editing, montage, and juxtaposition. Continuity editing is showing something as it happens. Montage takes clips from different scenes or movies and puts them together to create a new scene.
CHARACTERS /STEREOTYPES
Horror films may incorporate incidents of physical violence and psychological terror; they may be studies of deformed, disturbed, psychotic, or evil characters; stories of terrifying monsters or malevolent animals; or mystery thrillers that use atmosphere to build suspenseTypical elements of a horror story include serial killers, otherworldly figures, and graphic violence, though these are not required! While the horror genre is closely related to thriller and suspense, there is a distinction among the three.
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These are the most common stereotypes of characters in horror films:
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- The Harbinger. ...
- The Pawn. ...
- The Scholar. ...
- The Hunter. ...
- The Cop. ...
- The Final Girl. ...
- The Jock.
STOCK SITUATIONS
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A stock character is a fictional character based on common social or literary stereotypes. These characters usually rely on stereotypes for their names, mannerisms, and characteristics, such as :
The Hunter, The Cop, The Final Girl, The Jock, The Bad Girl, The Killer.
ACTION
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LAA: CORE ASSESSMENT
The Birch
In this short film , many different conventions are used to portray horror to the audience.
Firstly , we are introduced to the main character with a disequilibrium , the disequilibrium is shown as a unbalanced disruption , this is shown by a mid close up of the bottom half of the character. The character is covered in blood while holding a bloody knife, this starts the film with a unbalanced start . The use of score has created a dramatic effect to make the audience feel frighted about what could happen next but , this could intrigue the audience to continue watching. A blackout is then shown to creative tension for the audience. A man is then shown walking in the woods holding a book, the use of the wide angle is to tell the audience where it is being set, the sound technique behind the action is a narrator speaking with a scary voice , this is to give the audience suspense as they don't know what could happen next. A wide angle and slow-motion is used to capture the charm her walking towards the camera , the camera is blurred at first but as the character walks towards the camera , the camera is then focused up. Hand held was used to capture the section of the short film , this is to create realism toward the audience. Using a close up shot it is used to catch the characters hands to show what action is taking place. behind this shot is silence as silence create tension and suspension. The mid shot is shown , the camera is first blurred to where the audience can't see the character clearly but , as the character is walking towards the camera the camera angle and the focus changes to a medium close up so the audience can see the facial expression on the character. With this a voiceover is used to create suspension for the audience and Also help give information to the audience so that the story is easy to undertand.
An over he shoulder shot is hen shown the the audience, this shot could be used to grab a conversation or to show the audience what is focused on the main character. it is shown that the character is holding sticks and a book , this is a prop shown to the audience for them to understand what the action about. The camera focuses tightly on both the object in his and and the book shown. From the beginning of the short film to 0.38 seconds is showing part of the disequilibrium. The use of the disequilibrium is to make the audience start thinking what will happen at the end.
Task 4 - Proposal
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Task 5 - Narrative
Task 6 - Shot list
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Task 7 - Storyborad
