Analysis of the opening titles in seven

When analysing the opening titles of Seven, there is a mixture of titles on a black background and moving image. The font of the titles is white and looks like hand writing. This is in-keeping with the horror genre as the handwriting looks creepy and links to the narrative behind the titles where a character is looking through an old book and remove some of their skin with a razor blade. I like the combination of the titles fading to a black background and the moving image of the opening. We could consider using this combination in our opening two minutes. It is important to consider the colour of the font and whether it would stand out against the background. In seven it was effective to use white font and a black  background, however if we use white titles we need to make sure it stands out on the moving image. Seven split the screen and included moving image with a black corner where the titles were placed; this was effective and ensured that the titles stood out. However this might be hard to create and we would need to practise creating this on Adobe premier elements.

Diary of filming

The setting we used to open our film was a group of people camping out in the woods with a long shot moving 180 degrees slowly, giving the real life home camera effect. Unfortunately we didn't have the camping equipment, so we will have to go and re-record some of the shots to get the best quality of filming we can. We took some shots of the man following the campers hiding in the bush's and behind tree's. We didn't show the mans face so his identity is hidden.

Filming
we started filming on Monday 1st of December 2014 and it took us about two weeks to complete the filming. we filmed in a woods near our school.
Monday 1st 
The first day we went out to film we went to the back of the school field by the woods, we had to find a suitable place to film which we found.
Tuesday 2nd
The next day we went to Ashtead common to find a place to film, but we couldn't find a suitable place so we decided that we were going to film in the woods at the back of the school.
Wednesday 3rd
The third day is when we first time we shot a scene. Using the camera took some time to get used to but we eventually got the hang of it.
Thursday 4th
On Thursday we were not able to film due to the weather conditions.
Friday 5th 
We went back on Friday and were able to shoot more scenes. we filmed the part when the two campers are getting watched by the villain but they do not know they are being watched yet.
Saturday 6th
Did not film
Sunday 7th
Did not film
Monday 8th
On Monday we all got together and discussed how we were going to go about filming the scenes we need. we filmed the part where the campers realise that they are being watched. The campers then see the killer. Filming on this day went well as we got all the shots and scenes.
Tuesday 9th
On Tuesday we finished off our last scene where the killer has a fight with on of that campers and manages to kill on of them, but the other camper makes it to safety by running for his life.
Wednesday 10th 
On Wednesday we had to go back out to the woods and re-film the first scene where we first meet the two campers. we had to re-film this as the filming was very unsteady.
Thursday 11th
we finished filming on thursday and moved all the clips onto the computer

Script

Script

The opening will start with a long shot of the train coming into the station, 2 teenagers get off a train with camping equipment, they walk along the platform and maker there way to Ashtead common. The teenagers slowly walk through the woods and find a spot to set up there camping equipment. Then there will be dialogue between the characters telling each other to put up the tent etc. When they are midway setting up the tent it is getting dark and a man out of nowhere appears and he shouts at the teenagers, then starts running at them, the teenagers quickly begin to run down a dark, narrow pathway through the woods  where we will have a long shot of the pathway and a high angle shot of the chase. the chase will be shot for about 10-15 seconds and then the opening will end to set up a cliff-hanger. 

Certificate research

 The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

      

The 12A requires an adult to accompany any child under 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. This is enforced by cinema staff and a cinema may lose its license if adult accompaniment is not enforced for children under 12 admitted to a 12A film. Accompanied viewing cannot be enforced in the home, so the 12 certificate remains for DVD/Blu-ray, rather than the 12A. The 12 is also a simpler system for retailers. It means they cannot sell or rent the item unless the customer is over the age of 12.

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. This is the rating we will want our film to be as our target audience is for people aged 15+. If our film was as 18 most of audience would not be able to watch it in the cinemas, as from our target audience research the age that most likes to watch horror movies are the 15,16 and 17 year old's.

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy or rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.

Influences on our production

The influences on our production would be films such as the cabin in the woods as they are set in dark spaces with barely any light which is what we want to do. The film director who is drew Goddard, hes made well produced films such as world war z which was a very good film and set it out well with shots and scenes.

Moodboard

 
                                                                     

                                                                                                       

                                                                        

The pictures of the woods and the dark forest symbolise the setting and time of day we are planning to shoot our film.  The pile of sticks will be used in our film as props they could be used as a weapon or tool in situations such as building a camp fire or the initial counter with the villain. The station is relevant as this is where the characters will get off the train to go camping. The camping equipment is what the characters will be taking with them on the camping trip.

The Dark Knight Bank Robbery Scene HD

The dark night bank robbery scene opens with a long shot moving closer towards a building in the city of Gotham. There is a sudden smash of glass from the building with a character masked hiding his identity, we don't see the actual persons face as he doesn't stand out as a significant character in this film. The two characters in the building zip wire across the streets over head at around 500 foot high in the sky. The shots to show this are high angle shots to show the surroundings and where they are. There is an over the shoulder shot of a clown character; this could mean he is more significant than the other two in the front as he is loading a gun. This would mean he is some sort of leader and the more dominant character. You still see the character in the back when the camera changes to the front two in the driving seats, this would mean he is the leader of this robbery which is about to happen and is calling the shots. There is Digetic sound in this such as the car engine and the loading of the gun. The non-Digetic sounds are heard int he back ground music which sounds like its motivating the characters to rob the bank. When the robbers reach the safe there is a 180 degree movement shot which focuses on the safe There is more Digetic sounds when the man in the office shots his shotgun through the window killing a robber and when he hits the floor of the bank. The shots in the bank scene are very flashy (fast shots different types) Such as long shots of the characters running towards the camera, which gives the effect that he has no where to go and he will be caught.

Shot list

The shots and camera angles we will be using in our film will vary in different parts of the film. We will use close up shots to focus on the character close up to see their facial expressions and to show what they are feeling in this scene. We will use long shots to show the movement of characters focusing on the campers in the person following them as his own view. Also we may include 180 degrees shots and camera shots which follow the characters when running from this man following the two campers. Other shots would be an extreme close up shot possibly when the man catches the two people of the people on the floor. We may also use high angle shots to show the scene over head to give it a more realistic feeling. We can also use the over the shoulder shot when the person following them is looking at them from behind, this would build up tension and create an enigma code as the audience will want to know what the man will do to the protagonist. the close up shot will be used to show the facial expressions of the characters when they are scared this is a typical convention of a horror film that the audience will recognize. we will also use a high angle shot when the characters are walking through the woods this would show that they are vulnerable.

Research and Planning Targets

You need to be aiming to achieve a band four in this task - which equates to more than 16 marks out of 20. At the moment there is a lot more independent work needed to be done to achieve the grade you are capable of - so push yourself! Analyse the techinical elements of the following film openings and revist my emails to extend your work this termm. In your planning for your film, which needs to have been planned and filmed by the end of term, make sure you are evidencing every stage in detail. Delegate responsibilities to manage your time. G321 needs to be your priority between now and the end of term and there needs to be a real focus from now for you, and for your group.