Finished Opening Sequence

Finally, the thriller opening is complete. It has all reach an end... for now. I hope you have enjoyed, as much as I have, each step of making this opening sequence. It's sad that this project is complete but it just means that there is time for another. So I do hope you enjoy and share the opening sequence to my first ever thriller opening: 'Obsession'.

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Goodbye for now!

Evaluation - Question 7

Looking back on your preliminary task what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?
 

Looking back on the preliminary task, it becomes evident that I have learnt a tremendous amount more about how to create a film opening than I did at the beginning of the year. Now I understand the different stages of creating a film products.
The preliminary task involved filming and editing someone walking across a room, walking up stairs, opening a door and sitting opposite someone else for a short conversation. The task included different angled shots including shot reverse shot, 180 degree angle and match on action. The only sounds used where diegetic sounds and the camera wasn't always steady as it was handheld. Also, there was no special effects included into this clip.

On the other hand, when it came to creating the thriller opening sequence there was a lot more to be done. Titles, music/audio, lighting, props, costumes, actors, location, editing and effects all needed to be added to create an effective thriller, most of which were new to me as I had not used them in my preliminary task or anywhere else previously.
Most of the shots in my preliminary task were either long shots or medium shots, while my thriller consisted the majority of the time by close and extreme close ups, followed by middle shots.



Evaluation - Question 6

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

From the beginning of constructing my thriller opening, I have been learning to use a range of new technologies that I hadn't even heard of before. Some proved to be more of an advantage than others. I needed to go through different stages in the constructing of my product and each stage required different technologies. Check them out!

Evaluation - Question 5

How did you attract/address your audience?

Evaluation - Question 4

Who would be the audience for your media product?
 

Evaluation - Question 3

What kind of media institution might distribute your media project and why?

After researching the different media institutions that would possibly distribute my media project, I have decided that the most likely company would be Entertainment One, also known as eOne.

 

 

Entertainment One is one of the premier names in independent film distribution in the UK and Ireland. This means they would have the means and money to successfully distribute my film, Obsession. Furthermore, as they have a distribution deal with Universal Pictures, which is one of the Big Six, it would be more likely to have help from them than a company not in partnership. Entertainment One also owns or has a third party content to 3,000 retail partners through its networks across Canada and the U.S. Therefore, there is a much larger distribution service to help my film.

 

Entertainment One would be ideal when distributing my film as they have in addition worked on distributed thriller films which have gone on to have sequels, such as 'Insidious' and 'Woman in Black'. Another successful film that they have released is 'The King's Speech', a British independent films such as my own.

My thriller film wouldn’t require an enormous budget as the actors would have to be unknown to the audience to make it more believable. It could also be shot in public areas for authenticity, however this will be part of the cost due to the rights to film in the locations.

In my thriller opening I have used my 'Frightmare Productions' logo. However, if eOne were to distribute my film then their name would also be among the titles. Frightmare Productions would market the film through viral marketing as people would not have heard about my film. On the other hand, with the help of Entertainment One, my film could also be advertise in theatres as people would be familiarised with the name Entertainment One, or Universal if they are also involved, and would therefore be more willing to go watch it as it would have grasped their attention.

Evaluation - Question 2

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

 



Evaluation - Question 1

In what ways does your media product use, develop and challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

Throughout my thriller opening I have used many conventions of real media products, such as those seen in 'Seven' where there are close ups of the protagonists hands and the objects involved, like the writing in the notebook. Blurriness or having the titles introduced on the screen by an object flying by are another couple conventions I have used. However, I have developed some of the titles to be incorporated into the scenes as part of the prop.

I challenge some of the forms of real media products as the villain and the victim are females but it is gives the impression that it may also be the males. Therefore, I am using snares throughout to keep the audience guessing to who the miscreant is, same as many of the other thriller film.

As you see below, there are images and explanations of specific moments used in my thriller film opening where I either use, develop and challenge forms and conventions of real media products:

 

1. This image shows the dark and mysterious scenes associated with the thriller genre. It sets the tone of the film and introduces the  villain in a hidden way, keeping the audience guessing to who it is.
2. Here the image's colours have been changed to appear more dreamlike, giving the illusion of a flashback. It has also introduced and highlighted the red watch, signifying the running out of time as well as a connection between the victim and the villain as the red connotes danger and evil.
3. The white coat and the brushing of the hair emphasises the innocence of the victim as it uses the typical colours associated with innocence, naivety and purity.
4. The distortion is a well known convention used and associated with a thriller as it establishes the mental state of the protagonist. Also, it suggests to the audience that everything isn't always as straight forward as it seems.
5. Here I have developed the titles to be a part of the shot as it appears to be parted down the middle by the reflection of the glass. This insinuates the different sides to the characters' personalities. Additionally, the red nail varnish resembles blood as it is smeared onto the nail. This challenges the thriller genre by implying the villain is a female rather than a male as accustomed.
6. The close up of scissors enforces the typical thriller genre as it is unclear who is holding the scissors, what they want with the stained straw and by having the scissors it makes the audience wonder if it will appear again later as a weapon.
7. Image seven uses the well known over the shoulder shot but focused on what is seen in the mirror. This is used to give the feeling of being watched yet it isn't clear whether it's the villain or not doing the watching.
8. This is a typical shot used in a thriller as it is an extreme close up, preventing the audience of knowing who is writing and what is being written.
9. The final image here shows the paper of the repeated words 'DIE' burning. It enforces the idea of violence, obsession and danger and leaves the audience to wonder as to who is going to die and why.