Film Opening:
Preliminary Task:
AS Media Studies
Tuesday, 3 May 2016
Monday, 25 April 2016
Construction: Editing the Main Task
This is a screenshot of the thumbnails of out footage, titles and music.
This is a screenshot of our unedited footage:
We then made choices deciding which clips to keep and which clips to discard of considering which shots were framed the best, had the best lighting, had the best sound quality and had the best line deliveries. We also chose to delete some scenes; they were unnecessary as they didn't provide the audience with any context or character.
We have edited the footage and cut it from 27 minutes to 1 minute and 44 seconds. This is only a first draft of our opening scene as we were mainly focusing on getting the correct clips and ordering the sequence of events. We have began experimenting with sound, visual/aural effects and titles however these will need to be developed on.
Sunday, 24 April 2016
Construction: Visual Effects
Here I have a graphic match. The camera slowly zooms into the photograph on the newspaper and then, by using a cross dissolve transitions, the photograph turns into footage of the teenagers walking across the field.
The titles that appear as the film is occurring fade in and fade out providing a smooth transition - I did this by using an addictive dissolve to fade in the text and then a film dissolve to fade out the text.
The beginning titles all fade to black in order to create a flowing nature from one title to the next. The amount of black frames also help to create an eerie atmosphere before the viewing of the film has even begun.
The titles that appear as the film is occurring fade in and fade out providing a smooth transition - I did this by using an addictive dissolve to fade in the text and then a film dissolve to fade out the text.
Friday, 22 April 2016
Construction: Considering Titles
We have decided to overlap our titles over our footage; it creates a more interesting visual. In order to achieve the best titles suited for our film opening, we will need to consider the titles fonts, sizes and placement.
Font: Chalkdust
I think that this font isn't suitable for our titles because it looks tacky and slightly childish - it doesn't give off a professional vibe.

Font: Chalkdust
I decided to use the same font but experiment with the sizes and placement of the titles. By doing this, I have realised that I want the titles to remain straight (not slanted) and for sizes to be the same.

Font: Avenir Narrow
In comparison to the previous font, chalkdust, these titles look a lot more professional although they lack visibility.
Font: Avenir
This is the same font however I have adjusted the boldness of the letters so that they are readable. I like this font but I think it looks extremely bland.

Font: Courier New
I selected this font as it matches the newspaper at the beginning of the opening scene; it seems like an old-fashioned newspaper - it doesn't stand out though.
Font: Courier New
I have made our names bolder to make them the focus point - but this then makes the actual title not as visible.

Font: Courier New
I have made the title 'Edited By' bolder instead so the audience know what we've done, however now our names aren't as clear.
Font: Courier New
By making the entire title bold, it ensures that the audience can clearly read them. I then experimented with the placement of the titles. In this case, the titles cannot cover the lighter area due to the white font which blends in with the background.
Font: Courier New
I then moved the titles into a darker area so the text had a large contrast against the background therefore becoming easily readable.

I think that this font isn't suitable for our titles because it looks tacky and slightly childish - it doesn't give off a professional vibe.

Font: Chalkdust
I decided to use the same font but experiment with the sizes and placement of the titles. By doing this, I have realised that I want the titles to remain straight (not slanted) and for sizes to be the same.

Font: Avenir Narrow
In comparison to the previous font, chalkdust, these titles look a lot more professional although they lack visibility.
Font: Avenir
This is the same font however I have adjusted the boldness of the letters so that they are readable. I like this font but I think it looks extremely bland.

Font: Courier New
I selected this font as it matches the newspaper at the beginning of the opening scene; it seems like an old-fashioned newspaper - it doesn't stand out though.
Font: Courier New
I have made our names bolder to make them the focus point - but this then makes the actual title not as visible.

Font: Courier New
I have made the title 'Edited By' bolder instead so the audience know what we've done, however now our names aren't as clear.
Font: Courier New
By making the entire title bold, it ensures that the audience can clearly read them. I then experimented with the placement of the titles. In this case, the titles cannot cover the lighter area due to the white font which blends in with the background.

I then moved the titles into a darker area so the text had a large contrast against the background therefore becoming easily readable.
The Main Title
For our main title, we have decided to have a font which features the theme of the woods within it in order to emphasise the significance of the woods.
OPTION 1 - This font is striking and bold however I don't think it fits with the genre of film; it
looks more fitting for a light-hearted film rather than a horror.
OPTION 2 - The twisting branches within this font helps convey the eerie nature of the film.
As well as this the font is extremely bold and would stand out.
OPTION 3 - Although this font incorporates the mysterious factor into the opening scene, it
may not stand out against the background due to the white lines overlapping
black letters.
OPTION 4 - The font, though it is of a wooden theme, looks more like planks which doesn't
express the ideology of a creepy forest. It also isn't as distinct compared to
other fonts because white is the prominent colour.
This is out selected title:
Thursday, 21 April 2016
Construction: Evidence of Filming
Here are the bloopers from the opening two minutes of 'The Woken Woods':
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Planning: Practising with the Camera
For our opening scene we are going to be recording with a Sony mc2000e. In order to experiment with focus pulls, zooming and different shots and movments, we practised with the camera.
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Planning: Filming Schedule
A filming schedule is a plan of what dates/times and locations your cast and crew will be doing the filming part of the production in addition to how many scenes or shots you're aiming to shoot in the time frame you have set. It is also important to make note of what cast member are needed for different scenes and what crew is required for each day which ensures that everybody knows when and where they are needed.
This will make the filming process a lot easier for us as we will have set an organised plan of what we need to achieve each day of filming so we are using the time we have efficiently.
Location for both days: The quarry
Day 1: Thursday 18th February Day 2: Friday 19th February
This will make the filming process a lot easier for us as we will have set an organised plan of what we need to achieve each day of filming so we are using the time we have efficiently.
Location for both days: The quarry
Day 1: Thursday 18th February Day 2: Friday 19th February
12:00 - 15:30pm 13:00 - 17:00
Shots/Scenes to be shot: Shots/Scenes to be shot:
All of the Daylight scenes. Any of the shots we may not have
had time to shoot and the dusk
scenes.
Cast and crew required (both days):
Cast
- Jack
- Rachel
- Tom
- Neave
- Neave
- Ashley
All of the cast is required for these scenes in order to establish their relationships and personalities in the opening two minutes.
Crew
- Charlie
- Julia
- Leah
All three of us need to be present during the filming process as we need one person filming, one person holding the boom microphone recording the audio and the third person will need to prompt the actors with their lines and will need to refer back to the shot list.
Planning: Mise-en-Scene
Mise-en-Scene is an important element within a film; it enables the audience to decipher the visual codes and create impressions on the characters based on their costume.
Here we have listed each characters costumes and our reasons behind them, as well as the props and equipment our group will need on the day:
Here we have listed each characters costumes and our reasons behind them, as well as the props and equipment our group will need on the day:
Friday, 29 January 2016
Planning: Producing A Shot List
A shot list acts as a checklist and schedule which ensures that all of the shots we need get done. As well as this, it can help us with organisation; we may be able to bunch shot numbers together when filming in different locations, which means we are using our time more efficiently.
Here is our shot list for the opening scene of 'The Woken Woods':
Shot No.
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Shot
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Movement
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Angle
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Details
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1
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Establishing shot
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Shakiness
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The camera is behind the group so the audience can see them walking towards the woods.
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2
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Long shot
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Tracking backwards
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The camera is now in front of them.
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3
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Mid-shot
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Crabbing sideways
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Closer to Adrian who is on the phone with his mum. Zac is behind him who gradually comes into focus to show how he is mocking Zac.
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4
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Mid-shot
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Horizontal arc
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The camera moves to face the front of the pair.
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5
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Close-up
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Crabbing sideways
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Make sure it is obvious that Adrian is talking to Zac.
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6
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Crane shot
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Panning
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High angle
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Camera goes from looking down at the group to the woods.
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7
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POV
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Shaky
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Looks around trees and the group.
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8
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Long shot
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Shaky, focus pull
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From inside of the forestry. Leaves go in and out of shot.
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9
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Mid-Shot
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Shaky
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The group are going into the trees near the campsite.
| |
10
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Extreme-long shot
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Panning around
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See the group walking towards the campsite and it also shows the rest of the campsite.
| |
11
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Extreme close-up
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Damon is sharpening a stick.
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12
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Long shot
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High angle
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Adrian and Zac are chilling in their tent.
| |
13
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Mid shot
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Zooming forwards
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Inside of the tent. First jump scare – Alona pops thro
ugh the tent flap. | |
14
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Close-up
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Adrian and Zac’s reactions.
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15
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Mid shot
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Outside the tent of Alona laughing.
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16
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Long shot
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High angle
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Shows Stephanie struggling with her tent.
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17
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Mid shot
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Stephanie carries on ranting.
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18
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Over the shoulder
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High angle
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Stephanie tells Damon off. Damon is laughing (you can see his shoulders moving)
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19
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Close-up
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Damon carries on laughing.
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20
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Mid shot
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Panning to the side
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Camera pans from Alona to Stephanie.
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21
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Over the shoulder
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High angle
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The camera is behind Stephanie looking at Damon.
| |
22
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Close up
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High angle
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Camera is facing the campfire.
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23
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Long shot
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Horizontal arc
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Camera rotates around from the campfire to reveal the rest of the group seated around.
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24
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Close up
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Directed at Alona when saying ‘guys’
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25
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Mid shot
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Directed at the others for their response to Alona.
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26
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Long shot
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Rest of Alona’s sentence. Shows most of the group.
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27
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Mid shot
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Zoom in
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Camera goes from a mid shot to a close up of Alona
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28
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Mid shot
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Camera faces Adrian.
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29
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Mid shot
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Camera faces Zac
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30
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Close up
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Adrians reaction.
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31
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Mid shot
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Camera faces Damon.
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32
|
Long shot
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Zoom in
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Shows Damon and Stephanie with a mysterious figure in the background who is later revealed as Zac.
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33
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Long shot
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Camera faces Alona.
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34
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Mid shot
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Shows all the reactions of the teenagers.
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35
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Worms eye view
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Shows the group huddled around.
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36
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Mid shot – over the shoulder
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Shows Alona talking to the group
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37
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Mid shot –over the shoulder
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Shows Zac responding to Alona
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38
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Mid shot – over the shoulder
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Shows Alona speaking
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39
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Close up
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Adrian’s face looking at his phone
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40
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Extreme Close up
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Shows Adrian’s phone with the time set to 12;04 just before it dies
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41
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Extreme Close up
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Of his mouth saying “Crap” from the profile of his face. (You can see his breathe)
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42
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Mid Shot
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Of both Stephanie and Damon sitting together
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43
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Mid shot
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Horizontal arc
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Camera is just behind Alona but the others are in view looking at her as the camera urns to focus on Alona face as she speaks
| |
44
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Mid shot
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Of Zac flexing
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45
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Close up
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Adrian looks disgusted about Zac.
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46
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Mid Shot
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Stephanie and Damon exchange glances.
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47
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Mid shot
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‘As I was saying”
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48
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Mid shot
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Zac being defensive.
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49
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Close up
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Side of Alona’s face. Finishes the rest of the sentence.
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50
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Over the shoulder – long shot
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Can see Stephanie over Alona’s shoulder.
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51
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Mid shot
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Adrian ‘Not mine please’.
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52
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Close up
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Shh
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53
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Long shot
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High angle
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View from outside the circle looking in.
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54
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Long shot
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View from outside the circle looking in.
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55
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Long shot
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View from outside the circle looking in.
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56
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Long shot
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Facing towards Stephanie, Damon and Adrian to show her screaming.
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57
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Mid shot
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Pans to the right
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Zac speaks, the camera then moves up to Damon.
| |
58
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Close up
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Adrain – ‘can we just get this….’
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59
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POV of Adrian
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Everyone nodding, Stephanie looks unsure.
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60
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Close up
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High angle
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‘Is anyone here”
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61
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Extreme long shot
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Shaky
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View from the trees into the campsite.
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62
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Long shot
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Stephanie stands up and starts ranting. Proceed to film this from other angles until twig snaps.
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63
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Close up
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Alona’s head slowly swings round.
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64
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Long shot
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Shaky
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Camera is within the woods looking in at the campsite. Everyone’s heads swing round.
| |
65
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Long shot
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Side view of everyone standing up.
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66
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Long shot
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Side view from the other side of everyone getting slightly closer to the location of the sound.
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67
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Mid shot
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Shot of all of them from the front, looking out.
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68
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Mid shot
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Shot of Damon.
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69
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POV
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Damon is looking out into the woods.
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70
|
Extreme close up
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Damon turns on a torch.
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71
|
POV
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The torch comes into shot; he shines it around the trees. Something pops up
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72
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Mid shot
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Camera is behind Damon but slightly to the left so when he stumbles backwards you can see his facial expression.
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73
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Close up
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Damon from the front
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74
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Mid shot
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Both Stephanie and Damon in shot. Stephanie says her line.
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75
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Mid shot
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Crabbing
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Damon ignores her and stumbles forwards.
| |
76
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Long shot
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From the tree line Damon is seen trying to get his torch to work as it flashes.
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77
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Extreme close
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Damon’s eyes.
| ||
78
|
Close up
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Damon’s head looking around. Only the voice and his breathe can be heard.
| ||
79
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Mid shot
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Stephanie getting closer to Damon as she shouts for him.
| ||
80
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Mid shot
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Stephanie turns Damon around.
| ||
81
|
Close up
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Damon and Stephanie are facing eachother, profile of their faces. Campfire can be seen in between them.
| ||
82
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Over the shoulder
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Over the shoulder of Damon. Stephanie says ‘Look at me’
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83
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Over the shoulder
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Over the shoulder of Stephanie. Damon makes eye contact.
| ||
84
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Close up
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Profile of Stephanie and Damon’s heads. Fire in the background distinguishes.
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85
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Mid shot
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Of Adrian, Zac, and Alona
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86
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Mid Shot
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Of Damon and Stephanie but can see the others in the background.
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87
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Crane shot
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High angle
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All characters in view.
| |
88
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Mid shot
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Adrian suggesting to get torches
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89
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Close up
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Damon’s face as he hears the voice again. Not in focus is Adrian running to his tent to get a torch.
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90
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Over the shoulder
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Over the shoulder of Zac we see Damon turning his head asking if anyone else can hear the voices.
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91
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Mid shot
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The rest of the teenagers are seen, Alona says her line.
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92
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Close up
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Stephanie’s face from the side, see her breathe as everything goes silent after she whispers her line
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93
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Close up
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Adrian’s face saying his line, can see his breathe.
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94
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Mid shot
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Zac starts talking at Damon. ‘Damon quit it’
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95
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Close up
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Damon beginning to turn.
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96
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POV
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Damon staring into the camera.
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97
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Mid shot
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Of Damon and Zac. Damon is slowly getting closer.
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98
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Over the shoulder
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Able to see Zac.
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99
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Over the shoulder
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Able to see Damon. Stephanie rushes us. Damon pushes her.
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100
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POV
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Shaky
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High angle
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From Damon’s POV. Stephanie is on the ground.
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101
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Extreme close up
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Extreme close up of hand. Camera is behind Damon.
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102
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POV
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POV of Damon. Everyone is trying to calm him down, suddenly their facial expressions change and they look scared.
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103
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Mid shot
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Camera from the side. Damon strangles Zac.
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104
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POV
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POV of Damon strangling Zac.
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105
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POV
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POV of Damon. Camera is tilted on the floor as he was knocked out. Camera slowly begins to get up.
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106
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Long shot
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Damon gets to his feet.
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107
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Close up
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Shaky
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Shows Damon looking confused.
| |
108
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POV
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POV of Damon. See’s his scratches, cuts and bruises.
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109
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Mid shot / crane
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Focus pull
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High angle
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Starts off with a mid shot, as Damon turns around the camera focuses onto the background where the bodies can be seen.
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