Film Intro drafts

Down below are the links to film intros we have been working on. It involves our company name "Hyde Productions" and "Universal" as universal own a separate distribution company that distributes horror films and our film is a hybrid of horror/slasher and dystopian future

There is also the distortion intro which we decided to use in the beginning of our trailer which was inspired from 'The Purge Trailer'. We decide to do this with the date and social media links as well combined with a glitch noise to create a better effect and add to the idea of chaos and disruption.

The great thing about this is that  we got input from a variety of different people who were able to tell us what was good and bad and eventually we ended up with the distortion effect rather than using video loops like before which makes it ook more proessional





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In the end we went with this last one because it works well in showcasing our genre. The distortion effect is used effectively in 'The Purge' to present the same idea. It stands out as well and looks more professional than the others.

Trailer inspiration examples

Inspiration #1 - The Lazarus Effect




The inspiration we plan to gain from this trailer is the use of the inter titles to create a very dramatic effect and helps bring the trailer to the climax with the shuttering image that was in sync with the sound used. It helps bring the horrific ambiance to the trailer especially for a climax, it will appeal to the audience more effectively

Inspiration #2.The Devil Inside

This trailer involves religious iconography, we take inspiration from this trailer to portray religion throughout the trailer in order to create emphasis on the inportance of religion. The basement scene at the end has brought to thought that such a scene should be included in our trailer, bringing a dark enclosed end to the trailer to bring thriller to the slasher genre we have.

Storyboard ideas for trailer

Sketches and notes provided by Chantelle A.



This was the initial storyboard process we planned on sticking to for the trailer, however it has been changed in order to help introduce the characters earlier in the scene and making a more organised formation like traditional film trailers do.Here we still bring in the establishing shot of London to present the main location as well as violence and religious iconography. We plan on keeping some of this initial planning but want to change the order or add and remove a few bits in, in order to make a more thrilling trailer.

Character Lists Trailer

Beneath are the list of characters that would be used for our trailer. These are the main characters and not all and some have minor roles compared to others in the trailer.

Detective Carter - Dorthea Darby
Detective Lewis - Daljit Kaur
Fr. Anthony - Eisen Eugenio
Main Victim - Ciara Gay
Potential Suspect - Cedric Onchuru
News Reporter - Alicia Jordan
Victim 2 - Patrick Magansay
Confessor - Chantelle Annonuevo

Trailer Shot lists

Shot Lists

Establishing shots:

·      We went Central London to get shots of London (Parliament building and bridges).

·      The Church to get the religious element of the film we needed to take shots outside and within the church.

Mid Shots:

·      The news report scene as this is typically used.

·      Also inside the church with the priest and or statues to connote the religious iconography.

Two Shots:

·      The news report interview with the priest to introduce him.

·      The detectives at the crime scene in three different scenes to represent two parts of their relationship, their partnership and the difficulty the have.

Long Shot:

·      The chase scene with the apparent suspect. Also, we see the church and the priest to make him appear innocent and mundane.

Tracking Shot:

·      The priest walking in the church to give more detail into his character.

Shot-reverse-shots:

·      This will be used to portray the difficult relationship between the detectives only and portray one of them as a ‘fake’ suspect.

Over-the-shoulder shot:

·      This will be used to show the real suspect and their lair where they plan things.

Eye line match:

·      This will be used to show the apparent suspect loitering about before being caught.

Cutaway:

·      This will be use to show how society has crumbled in the dystopian society.

Victim scene preperation

We filmed a scene exhibiting the more stalker/slasher elements of our trailer by using the basement underneath the school to shoot a victim scene. We wanted the mise-en-scene t play a significant role part in this scene so we used make yp on our actress to make her appear dirty and bruised as though she had been trapped in the basement for a while. We also put rips into her shirt to heighten the idea of her being abused by her captor

Filming News Report - Script

Alicia: On the 2^nd Anniversary of the reformation of our country, we remember those who were lost in the breakdown of our government. There was chaos (cut away), riots (cut away) and violence (cut away), but now we have found our faith. For this, we are thankful. 

(slowly start walking towards Eisen)

Alicia: In other news, there has recently been a series of murders committed and there is not yet any suspect in custody. Currently 4 bodies have been found and there have been reports of 3 further people missing- it is unknown if these events are connected. Here to share his views on these reports is Father Anthony.

(group shot)

Alicia: Father, how important would you say it is for us to keep our faith in these troubled times?

Eisen: In times of darkness, we look to the church to bring people together in the light of God. These vicious crimes are the acts of sinners, but we must remember that it is not our place to condemn them, for when the times comes the Lord Almighty will pass his judgement. 

Alicia: What do you think the public response will be to this sinner once they are found? 

Eisen: I am not a divine being with the ability to prophesise about such things, however I do know this. Our lord said that those without sin may cast the first stone, so I ask…(look into camera)  Have you been to confession this week? 

Alicia: (into camera) Father Anthony leaves us with some powerful words to consider, but that is all we have time for. I’m [name], good night and God bless.

Trailer Ideas

Below are our initial ideas for the trailer. The aim was to write down as many things as we planned to do and then cross things out if the lists becomes to low. This will enable us to have a variety of shots/angles when we will be making our in the near future.