Finalised Trailer Ideas.

Camera Angles.

For the Trailer, to make it seem more obscure and interesting we want to utilize as many different shot compositions as possible to make it appeal more to its Target Audience, also so that they do not lose interest. With more diverse range of shots and compositions it makes the Trailer become more professional and gets the Audience noticing and more significantly accentuated.

☆ Close Up
The majority of close ups will be used to convey the emotion on the characters' expression, varying on the moments within the Trailer they are portrayed. This can also be used to focus on details such as Locations and Objects.

☆ Medium Close Up
This shot shows a larger proportion of your regular close up and allows us to view the situation a Character is within, revealing more about their Location etc. whilst still conveying the emotion clearly to the Audience.

☆ Long Shot
This specific shot significantly occurs for shots such as panning establishing shots, setting the scene for new locations within a Movie. It is also strongly used when a shot composition is needed to get a Character themselves within a shot but also the situation they are in, the movement and its surroundings.

☆ Low Angled Shot
This shot always plays on a strong representation of the Power a character holds in a situation (generally the Antagonist). This would be used more when we are more aware of the presence of an Antagonist which is usually nearer the peak of action or suspense within a Trailer.

☆ High Angled Shot
This shot is usually utilised to make a character seem more vulnerable within a menacing and troubling situation, these shots can be typically used to gain momentum and create tension when approaching a Dark part or the action of the Trailer.

Character Stylisation.

The initial concept for the Trailer was to have this idea of 1 Vs. 1, Protagonist Vs. Antagonist, the plot being that the Protagonist had intervened with something which was apart of the lifestyle of Antagonist. This being cut down from an original idea which was to have a large group of Antagonists whom went after the vulnerable and singled out Protagonist. This idea was scrapped as it would have been unfair to hugely outnumber the Protagonist and cause them to be too vulnerable, we felt that they would meet their demise too soon and the 'Film' would go nowhere. With the inclusion of one Antagonist, we felt that it would follow the conventions of your stereotypical Horror Film, having such an intimidating and strong persona whom we know nothing about it, this style of Horror is played out in Multiple Films within the Genre e.g. A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday The 13th, Black Christmas, Stephen King's IT etc.

After researching and brainstorming Multiple possibilities of our own and styles of other Films it was concluded that we did not want to succeed other Films with a similar idea, instead we wanted to go against conventions and create a Horror Trailer which was completely unexpected and not what an audience would assume as a stereotypical plot. Re-thinking and brainstorming other ideas

☆ Protagonist.

We made the decision to Style the Protagonist in Casual Dress to convey their normality and to make the piece more realistic. This is so that the Audience can relate to the Main Character and again, it adds to making the piece more realistic.

☆ Antagonist(s).

The decision has been made to Stylise our Antagonists in Casual Clothes because we want to follow the anti-conventional theme which we have decided to ensue, this would be accompanied by the White Theatre Masks with Minor Blood Stains. These Masks create a Horrific look due to the emotionless expression on the profile of the face which can be seen as eerie and frightening. The Audience would be completely un-suspecting of the idea that an Antagonist would be dressed so normally and not so obvious for the viewers. Initially, a Killer would be expected to be Styled in Blood Stained and Ripped Clothing but not our Antagonists because we are going against conventions.

These are the Masks which we will use to Stylise our Antagonists within our Trailer.

Music.

For the Soundtrack of project, the Main Theme Music which overlaps across the Trailer itself is a Track featured in the Movie "Dead Silence", which is simply identified as its Theme Song (Although the Song does not play on the Trailer for the Film itself). This Music fit perfectly with Our ideas for the Trailer as the music melodic and slow but as the Track progresses, the pace picks up, the sounds within it become louder, there are elements of the song which raise to a higher pitch, combining different Dark Tones and Styles to create a sinister melody. The Trailer will reach different climaxes and we found that the Track would easily cut to different points to frighten the Audience. The Track's Film name, Composers and Record Company will be mentioned on Our Production Credits for the campaign of the Film.

Editing.

The Editing Element within the production for our Trailer will comprise of a combination of various stylings which are suitable for the piece we are producing and relative to the Horror Genre. This will not only include the type & pace of the cuts but the overall layout of the scenes and the transitions which can vary in pace. Here are some examples of the styles in which will be utilised within the Trailer:

☆ Jump Cut

This piece of editing can be used when a long piece of footage needs condensing and eliminates short clips of the time frame to make it appear shorter and without taking the passage out of order. Generally, the frames are removed do not surpass 4 seconds.

☆ Fade To Black

This editing style is often positioned within the transition of captions, slower shots and establishing shots, this is often used in earlier stages of the Trailer as it keeps the movement of the piece to a much lower pace and not creating a high intensity of suspense.

☆Flash To Black

Flashing a shot to a Black Screen often instigates moments where tensions are rising high later on within a Trailer, more often followed by an intense or frightening moment to build the suspense and make it edgier for the Audience. It also suggests that something dark and scary is going to occur and that the Audience is unknown as to what will happen next, this type of shot is very conventional of the Horror Genre.

☆ Blunt Cut

This style of editing is utilised during higher paced and sections of the Trailer which builds intensity and momentum through fast action. It is generally used when the Drama of the piece hits it peak and faster cuts are needed to include more shots and scenarios instead of more detailed editing, also so it coincides with the pace of the music of the piece (quick and short).

Mise-En-Scene.

☆ Casting

Overall, the Project will feature 3 Characters so there will be 3 Actors featured. It will contain 2 Antagonists and 1 Protagonist in the piece, the Antagonists will be played a Male Actor and a Female Actor with the Protagonist played by a Female Actor.

☆ Costumes

We wanted the Project to as far as they can, go against Conventions of your typical Horror Film. The unexpected factor of the piece would initially make the Film more striking and frightening for the Audience. Immediately, we made the decision to have all the Characters styled in Casual Clothing; this would not only shock the Protagonist but the Audience as well.

☆ Props

The most significant props in which will be utilised within our Trailer are a knife (this being the weapon of choice), 2 White Theatre Masks (these being worn by the Antagonists), & the possibility of a mobile phone (this being property of the Protagonist). For our Trailer we specifically narrowed the use of Props as we do not want huge influence on them and do not want to draw the attention away from the Characters, Acting and overall piece. We also want to play strong attention to the emotional roller-coaster and movement of the piece.

☆ Lighting

There will be no use of any lighting effects during the process of filming as we want the piece to have the most natural and realistic feel as possible. For the Exterior Filming we will utilise the natural light provided (e.g. Street Lamps, the Moon etc.), as for the Interior Shots we will use the Household lighting (Wall lights, ceiling lights etc.) this will create the natural effects we want to create as well as making shadows and eerie effects which make the house more haunting and horrific for the Generic elements.

Dialogue.

There will be no Dialogue featured within Our Trailer, it does not seem appropriate for any to be included as well as that, it will direct the attention away from the intensity of the Trailer. Usually some dialogue is included to bring the Trailer to Life, to make it seem more realistic and to give the Trailer a direction for it to head in. These are all conventional aspects of the Horror Variety but we want to go against Conventions and create a solitary piece which is not your average Horror.

Sound Effects.

☆ Heartbeat Pounds

This specific Effect will be utilised to build on Intensity near the Peak of the Trailer. This replacing the mainstream Track which will be playing over the footage of the Main sections. We want to do this to parallel the emotions of both the Characters within and also the Audience themselves so it builds suspension and create a Dramatic Climax for the Trailer to end on leaving the Audience reeling and unknown as to what will happen next, convincing them to want to go and watch the Film.

☆ Screams

This Effect will be used towards the End of the Trailer to accentuate a massive finalised

moment in the Trailer to get the Audience on edge and frightened. This will influence the

Dramatic Climax for the Trailer and create a moment where the Audience are shocked as it is

completely unexpected (much like other Horror Trailers).

☆ Door Banging Pounds

These Pounding Sounds will create the moment which builds the intensity within the Trailer, establishing the change in pace and the gaining of Momentum. It also instigates the point of the Trailer in which notifies its Audience that the Antagonist is lurking and creates this sense of danger and Horror.

Special Effects.

Because of our Style of Film within the Genre, Special Effects will not be necessary as it would not be appropriate in any specific places. If we were creating a Film which need the inclusion of Grotesque imagery or Elements e.g. Ghosts, Monsters etc. then would become more indefinite but that is not the case for us specifically.

Setting.

The Main Locations in which the Trailer will be shot in consists of Exterior Shots to establish the Environment of the Neighbourhood, also to convey the Antagonists approach. These shots will be composed in a local, eerie and isolated neighbourhood which conveys the Dark and Solitary atmosphere. Specifically for the Establishing Shots we will be utilising various locations such as a Graveyard & a Local Church. The Interior shots will shot within a Household (Damon's) and we will make significant utilisation of the Kitchen, the Porch, the Dining Area, the Living Room, the Main Hallway and Staircase.