Final Edit: Redemption

Planning Pitch Video

Planning: Prop List

• Gun - Air rifle 

This is a stereotypical weapon found in spy thrillers, often carried by both protagonist and antagonist. It connotes danger and the ending of life making it effective to support our idea of the spy taking down an enemy.

• Match stick 

The match stick is very simple and can be used to create effective lighting as it gives a small sight range so the main focus is the match stick and whatever it I lighting up, it creates an enigma as to what can be found outside the reaches of the light and therefore creates a sense of mystery and suspense as the audience are kept in the dark.

• Car - Maserati

We thought that this car would be appropriate to use for our spy thriller as spies stereotypically are seen to have a high income and show of their increasing wealth with top of the range gadgets and tech. We were lucky to have a Maserati at our disposal as it will further strengthen the conventions of a spy thriller. The reason why we thought this would be appropriate is due to the fact that the car is an expensive and can be seen as a status symbol. The status that it gives off is someone who is important and has power due to the large cost of the car. This is the type of feeling that we want to give to the viewers and as this is the car that the killer will be getting out of and driving it shows straight away that this person is important and has power.

• Targets 

We are going to use the human silhouette training targets that are often seen in spy thrillers, for example 'Skyfall' when James Bond is seen training. This will give the sense that the spy is well trained and connotes that the living target the spy is searching for is a human as well creating a feeling of danger and anticipation. The targets will be used at the start of the opening and this will be when the killer is practicing their shooting and the reason why this will be used it due to the fact that seeing the killer practicing tells the viewer from the start that something related to the gun e.g. someone being killed is going to occur. Having the viewer know that someone is going to be killed from the start of the film helps to attract their attention and keep them on the edge of their seat waiting for this killing to take place.

• Jerry can 

The jerry can will be seen at the very beginning, connoting that the production will be very hands on as they are used in physical work and they are often associated with cars making the link to the Maserati. Items such as a jerry can are very stylistic of a thriller and helps to add tension to a thriller and the reason for this is because subconsciously the viewer knows that the jerry can isn’t to be used for its prime purpose of holding fuel so that a car for example can be refuelled when too far away from a petrol station but instead it contains fuel which is going to be used for more cynical purposes. This therefore causes the viewer to feel tension and also give it a sense of mystery as to what the killer is going to use the petrol in the jerry can for.

• Smart shoes

The smart shoes will be left on the ground and will connote the success of the character and their high-paid job as well as contradicting the dark surroundings creating the idea that they are in a place they shouldn't be, much like the spy who will be over-dressed for his surroundings.

 

We have used these props that will be
scattered on the villains desk to symbolise
his insanity and to hint at what plans he may
have. we have used these certain objects to
create various enigmas of where he travels
and why does he want this person in
particular.





 



This is a photo of the victim, it shows him innocent

and carefree, unknowing of the danger he is going to

face. It contrasts the sinister surroundings that it is shown in.

 

 

Maps are used to show that the killer has been

doing his research and trying to locate his victim.

It is spattered with blood which suggests that there

had been a struggle or an injury.

We used a scalpel to create quite a disturbing image.

It is quite sharp and can do a lot of damage however is small

 and easily manoeuvrable weapon, making it a close combat

weapon that is to be feared. We dipped it in red paint

to create the effect of blood.

 These are tickets to the gun show!!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!11!!!!!



A gun is used because it is a common convention of spy thrillers and connotes danger and death. To create this prop we found a child's toy gun and spray painted it black.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Planning Shot List

Planning Opening Sequence Timeline

 

The Woman in Black: Opening Sequence Sound Analysis

Actor Auditions Video

Planning Storyboard

For our shot list we have done a few simple shots to guide us so we can create more shots within the shot that we have drawn.

For our first shot we have decided to show our ident to start it all off which will fade into the start of our production.

Our first shot would be of a plain blunt match with super imposed text of who the association is, which we chose would be DMLN Productions which will then jump cut to the match being lit where the music would kick in after the sound of the strike to light it.

 As we follow the match using a close up shot all the way another super imposed title will appear of the director of the film which follows to the next shot below as we use the match to move over the gun so we see the object in only the light that the match provides for us to make it more mysterious where another credit will be featured. for example who did the sound which would say 'Dario Hart'.

As it comes into shot five it will be a close up of the gun more featuring another credit which then zooms out to find the gun with more matches and a match box which will then pan down to underneath the desk to show more props which will have our main title featured with it.

 

 We will then use a shot explaining what redemption is so our audience an get an insight onto more why the film would be called this by watching our opening as well as to give more effect. This hsow then is followed by a shot of the Maserati Grand Turismo which will be a close up. However we added more of an idea before it of our spy with his back to us walking towards the car putting his jacket on so it shows location as well as keeping his identity hidden.The car will also be in the background of this. More close up will flash one after the other of bits of the car such as the back of the car, exhaust etc.

It will then straight cut to the wheel of the car to the keys being turned then back to the wheel of it moving which will then fade slowly to a close up of the front of the car panning across showing us the logo of the car and the grill itself with added close ups as it moves.

This will then be followed by a pan of the car and then a close up in the car of the driver opening his door which will then jump cut to a close of seeing the mans foot coming out the car but will only focus on his foot as his identity will not be given away during this.

We then want a shot of the boot opening looking from the inside and out which will then straight cut to the spy's view of his equipment within the boot as we see his rifle in the back which he will then grab that will cut to a shot back to being inside the boot looking up at the spy holding the gun which will then get closed to a black screen.

From the black screen we then see an establishing shot of where the victim and spy will be located. then a shot of our spy carrying his gun through the woods. After this we will then have more close up of the location as well as now to our victim who is doing something in the woods.

We then see the spy setting up his gun with ammo preparing to shoot and aim at his victim within the bushes and trees where the victim will not see him which will then cut to our camera focusing into the victim like your do when looking through the gun to focus on the target still keeping the identity of the spy hidden from our audience.  This will now cut to close ups of the gun in his hands and back to the close ups of the victim.
Our next shot idea was hearing the gun and seeing the victim fall to floor with another shot of the smoke coming from the gun after its been shot.

Our final shot idea is to have the smoke travel past our shot with the victim in the background on the floor to end our opening.

Planning Lighting

Lighting:

To start off the sequence the light will be produced from a single matchstick which only gives out a small wash of warm light, creating an enigma as to what lies in the darkness outside of the light. It slowly moves around the room where we can see different props associated with the production, lighting them up one by one. The shot moves onto the woods where we will use the natural lighting in the environment to create the impression of the production being realistic and unedited. Our intention through using the matchstick is to create mystery through identity as the light isn't strong enough to show the distinguishable features of he character. It is also quite sinister as it creates long, dark shadows and can cause pain, this keeps the audience on edge and wanting to find out more. The natural lighting as it creates naturally dappled shadows through the leaves which connotes mystery and being hidden. It also leads to a good quality image depending on the weather conditions.

Planning Location

Location:

We have decided on filming at temple woods as it is an unknown area so will have little to no public disturbance. It also has old, rusty abandoned vehicles and old buildings that have been brought to rubble which could be useful in creating the right atmosphere for the scene. It has a small road leading up to one of the smaller entrances and a wide open space outside it, perfect for our initial idea. We chose a wooded location as it is isolated and far from civilisation which adds to the effect that the victim has no help available to him. The woods are a dense, secluded area which can be seen as quite menacing and the looming darkness absorbs the light creating atmospheric tension. 

 

 

 

 

Planning Job Roles

Job Roles

Planning Production Schedule

Production Schedule

Planning Actors Auditions

Actors Auditions

Planning Pitch

Pitch

Planning Sound

Sound

When it comes to sound we will be using a soundtrack which we have found on YouTube which is royalty free which means that we can use this without any copyright issues. We will also use sound effects and recorded sounds within the thriller opening.

The first sound effect that we will use within our opening will be a match being struck as this and this match will be seen accompanied with the title ‘In Association with DMLN’. This will then be followed by an image match of a cigarette being lit by a match in the first shot of the opening titles. After this has been seen the soundtrack we have found will then start.

Our soundtrack is very stylistic of a thriller soundtrack and the reason for this is because it contains orchestral instruments which provide build up and in turn providing a tension and building up aspect to the soundtrack. There is also a heavy beat in the background of the soundtrack which really adds to the atmosphere of the soundtrack. The heavy beat in the background also helps to add to the pace of the soundtrack which helps to really gain the audience’s attention. Our inspiration for liking this soundtrack was from The Bourne franchise of films and especially Bourne Ultimatum where we found that our track was similar to a track which we really liked within the Bourne film. This soundtrack that we were inspired by contains the same elements as the soundtrack we will be using as it contains orchestral instruments which help to create tension and a heavy beat which creates pace and attracts the viewers’ attention.