1) Describe the type of camerawork which has been used? Do you think it is effective?
Handheld- effective because it created a sense of urgency. God range of shots, e.g. wide shots, close ups etc.
Long shot, jumping forward in time.
A lot of moving camera shots, long shots created a good range of views for the different locations.
Good use of track shots throughout , helped covey the locations.
2) What type of sound has been used?
Music soundtrack- some of it went well with the visual but out of times where there was action the music was slow.
Sound is good, music fits well and there is screen.
The mix of music and sound was well balanced.
Strong use of non diegetic sound had no dialogue just the soundtrack, no talking throughout and the backing song helped to create a mysterious atmosphere.
3. How has the mise-en-scene been constructed?
Props- masks help portray the thriller genre.
Location- helped create tension and again portray the genre.
The use of masks allows characters with out revealing to much and this portrays the psycological genre.
Very few props used apart from essential like weaponery (Axes) , and clothing such as masks. The few props shows the thriller genre well.
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4. What editing techniques have been used?
Jumps cuts. Helping the viewer to follow the plot. Discolouration conveys both protagonist and antagonist.
The colour filter was used and gave good effects along with the music.
5) Can you think any constructive criticism?
You didn't have credits which are normally in opening sequences:
some of the continuity could of been better
the title was very professional and good transitions
Too many locations and scenes
Make some of he editing as if it is more effective such as better slow during the cutting to speed crossing the field.
6) What was the most effective element of the production?
Mise-en-scene worked very well.
Continutiy in house worked well
Scream really good
Good narative.
Friday 18 March 2011
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Sunday 13 March 2011
'Hunted' Title
Above is a rough cut of what could be used in our opening sequence when the title appears on screen. This idea shows dark and basic colours to fit in with our genre and storyline, it also has the song that we have decided to use as our soundtrack. The use of effects were used in a minimalist way to give the title a more eerie feel.
Friday 11 March 2011
Soundtrack for our main theme
As our main theme is thriller we feel that the chosen soundtrack 30 seconds to Mars - Hurricane is a great way to portray our genre. The elements in our thriller "Hunted" link to the music as it gives a sense of errie and mysteriness.
External Peer Feedback
The feedback we received externally we felt could of gone into more detail for example sound effects too loud - this doesn't tell us which clip or what. They outlines clear points of which we have clear solutions for which is the same as our internal peer feedback which shows similar points and clearly outlines how we need to improve. The following shows the pros and cons:
Pros
Pros
- Good storyline
- Camerawork - upstairs and in mirror - good angles
- Field - good jumpiness
- Good continuous filming
- Sound effects too loud
- Hear people talking and laughing
- Scenes are quite long - need to be shorter
- Meant to be thriller - boys laughing
Wednesday 9 March 2011
Rough Cut Feedback
Camera Work - A lot of variety of shots used. The shot in the field has along duration and may bore the viewer. There were also a lot of jump cuts that work well and are smooth. Match on action shots were used well.
Mise-En-Scene - They used good props to symobolize the murder, they used white masks and an axe which created a murderous feel to the character. The location was good because it represented the scheduled place and is empty which adds to the atmosphere.
Sound - No sound was used other than diegetic sound when filming and there was non-character diolgue because the cameraman was speaking in the background.
Editing - The transitions and continuity is good and runs smoothly.
Our Coments;
We are overall happy with the feedback they supplied, highlighting our location and props were sufficient and helped creating our desired theme. Although we would like to point out there would be no diejettic sound exempt from the door slamming, and we would have a soundtrack over the top. Furthermore regretfully our 'murder scene' was in fact missing from the rough cut.
Mise-En-Scene - They used good props to symobolize the murder, they used white masks and an axe which created a murderous feel to the character. The location was good because it represented the scheduled place and is empty which adds to the atmosphere.
Sound - No sound was used other than diegetic sound when filming and there was non-character diolgue because the cameraman was speaking in the background.
Editing - The transitions and continuity is good and runs smoothly.
Our Coments;
We are overall happy with the feedback they supplied, highlighting our location and props were sufficient and helped creating our desired theme. Although we would like to point out there would be no diejettic sound exempt from the door slamming, and we would have a soundtrack over the top. Furthermore regretfully our 'murder scene' was in fact missing from the rough cut.
Friday 4 March 2011
A few of our favourites
The Usual Suspects;
After a waterfront explosion, Verbal, an eye-witness and participant tells the story of events leading up to the conflagration. The story begins when five men are rounded up for a line-up, and grilled about a truck hijacking (the usual suspects). Least pleased is Keaton a crooked cop – exposed, indicted, but now desperately trying to go straight. The cops won’t leave him alone, however, and as they wait for their lawyers to post bail, he is talked into doing one more job with the other four. All goes tolerably well until the influence of the legendary, seemingly omnipotent “Keyser Soze” is felt. Although set in the modern day, it has much of the texture of the forties, plus suspense, intrigue (a fairly high body count), and lots of twists in the plot. This movie ranks #20 on the IMDB top 250 – and for a very good reason: it has a star studded cast, excellent direction, and excellent cinematography.
Se7en
And personally my favorite is that of the 1995 hit starring brad pit Se7en, this thriller portrays the exploits of a deranged serial-killer. His twisted midn involves choosing seven victims who represent examples of each of the Seven Deadly Sins. He then hands out horrific punishment to these sinners. Two cops, an experienced veteran of the streets who is about to retire and the ambitious young homicide detective hired to replace him, team up to capture the perpetrator of these gruesome killings. Unfortunately, they too become caught up in his twisted plans and mind, and in the end looses something rather personal to him.
After a waterfront explosion, Verbal, an eye-witness and participant tells the story of events leading up to the conflagration. The story begins when five men are rounded up for a line-up, and grilled about a truck hijacking (the usual suspects). Least pleased is Keaton a crooked cop – exposed, indicted, but now desperately trying to go straight. The cops won’t leave him alone, however, and as they wait for their lawyers to post bail, he is talked into doing one more job with the other four. All goes tolerably well until the influence of the legendary, seemingly omnipotent “Keyser Soze” is felt. Although set in the modern day, it has much of the texture of the forties, plus suspense, intrigue (a fairly high body count), and lots of twists in the plot. This movie ranks #20 on the IMDB top 250 – and for a very good reason: it has a star studded cast, excellent direction, and excellent cinematography.
Se7en
And personally my favorite is that of the 1995 hit starring brad pit Se7en, this thriller portrays the exploits of a deranged serial-killer. His twisted midn involves choosing seven victims who represent examples of each of the Seven Deadly Sins. He then hands out horrific punishment to these sinners. Two cops, an experienced veteran of the streets who is about to retire and the ambitious young homicide detective hired to replace him, team up to capture the perpetrator of these gruesome killings. Unfortunately, they too become caught up in his twisted plans and mind, and in the end looses something rather personal to him.
Top 50 Thrillers
Accoriding to IMDB;
| ank | Rating | Title | Votes |
| 1. | 8.9 | Pulp Fiction (1994) | 453,115 |
| 2. | 8.9 | Inception (2010) | 312,393 |
| 3. | 8.8 | The Dark Knight (2008) | 507,204 |
| 4. | 8.8 | Goodfellas (1990) | 249,505 |
| 5. | 8.8 | Fight Club (1999) | 418,818 |
| 6. | 8.7 | Rear Window (1954) | 128,352 |
| 7. | 8.7 | Psycho (1960) | 155,954 |
| 8. | 8.7 | The Usual Suspects (1995) | 286,711 |
| 9. | 8.7 | The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | 268,093 |
| 10. | 8.6 | Se7en (1995) | 306,628 |
| 11. | 8.6 | Memento (2000) | 299,900 |
| 12. | 8.6 | Leon (1994) | 221,239 |
| 13. | 8.6 | North by Northwest (1959) | 100,174 |
| 14. | 8.6 | Double Indemnity (1944) | 40,325 |
| 15. | 8.6 | M (1931) | 43,271 |
| 16. | 8.5 | Taxi Driver (1976) | 170,569 |
| 17. | 8.5 | Vertigo (1958) | 98,815 |
| 18. | 8.5 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) | 258,042 |
| 19. | 8.5 | Alien (1979) | 194,440 |
| 20. | 8.5 | The Lives of Others (2006) | 83,801 |
| 21. | 8.5 | The Third Man (1949) | 54,322 |
| 22. | 8.5 | Black Swan (2010) | 85,958 |
| 23. | 8.5 | Elite Squad 2 (2010) | 4,479 |
| 24. | 8.5 | The Departed (2006) | 288,694 |
| 25. | 8.5 | Aliens (1986) | 181,936 |
| 26. | 8.4 | Chinatown (1974) | 84,996 |
| 27. | 8.4 | L.A. Confidential (1997) | 175,642 |
| 28. | 8.4 | Reservoir Dogs (1992) | 229,296 |
| 29. | 8.4 | Witness for the Prosecution (1957) | 19,804 |
| 30. | 8.4 | The Prestige (2006) | 232,010 |
| 31. | 8.4 | Rebecca (1940) | 37,897 |
| 32. | 8.3 | Yojimbo (1961) | 31,551 |
| 33. | 8.3 | Oldboy (2003) | 107,851 |
| 34. | 8.3 | The Wages of Fear (1953) | 15,443 |
| 35. | 8.3 | Touch of Evil (1958) | 34,873 |
| 36. | 8.3 | Safety Last! (1923) | 5,963 |
| 37. | 8.3 | Les Diaboliques (1955) | 16,122 |
| 38. | 8.3 | Sin City (2005) | 274,640 |
| 39. | 8.3 | Die Hard (1988) | 196,972 |
| 40. | 8.3 | Hotel Rwanda (2004) | 100,577 |
| 41. | 8.3 | Strangers on a Train (1951) | 37,278 |
| 42. | 8.3 | Batman Begins (2005) | 291,823 |
| 43. | 8.3 | Le Trou (1960) | 3,462 |
| 44. | 8.3 | Jaws (1975) | 149,133 |
| 45. | 8.3 | Woman of the Dunes (1964) | 4,874 |
| 46. | 8.3 | Fargo (1996) | 176,370 |
| 47. | 8.3 | Blade Runner (1982) | 197,154 |
| 48. | 8.3 | Notorious (1946) | 33,655 |
| 49. | 8.3 | Heat (1995) | 156,855 |
| 50. | 8.2 | No Country for Old Men (2007) | 216,904 |
Pyschological Thrillers- Definition
The extended definition of a psychological horror is that a follows " Psychological thriller" – Characters are no longer reliant on physical strength to overcome their brutish enemies (which is often the case in typical action-thrillers), but rather are reliant on their mental resources, whether it be by battling wits with a formidable opponent or by battling for equilibrium in the character's own mind. The suspense created by psychological thrillers often comes from two or more characters preying upon one anther's minds, either by playing deceptive games with the other or by merely trying to demolish the others mental state.
Our Refined Narative
As a group we have decided that our thriller opening sequence will have a sub-genre of action with mild horror aspects, such as the murder that is witnessed. We have decided to portray this through by having our sequence dimmly lit with diegetic sound, giving the viewer an eerie feel. As our opening sequence draws to a close, the witness is back in his home thinking he is safe until he sees a masked figure (the murderer) in his mirror. The scene them cuts to black with the sound carrying on with a scream from the witness as the 'Hunted' title logo appears on screen. This cuts out the elements of a horror as you don't see the murder of the character that has just been seen but you have questions as to what happened making it fall into the Thriller genre. Our story progresses after the opening sequence as the main character escapes and tries to find out what happened upon knowing that he is being hunted by the murderers.
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