creation of title

This is my initial idea for the title of my production. From research that I have done, the black background and red text connotes a horror film.
For example, the title of the remake of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' the background is black and, although the text is white, you can see blood running down the letters. Even though this is quite simple, the audience still gets the impression that this film is of the horror genre.


The title from the film 'Insidious' is simple, yet  it gives off this unnerving vibe. The simplicity of the title design can create a juxtaposition to a complicated storyline.



This is a second title design I have created. This one is more animated in the sense that the background is different shades of red blended together to give the effect of blood. The text is more simple and it keeps the same colour scheme of black and red and is still simple.

I asked a group of people from my target audience (which will be similar to Carrie and Paranormal Activity 3) what they thought of this design. One of the people I asked said that it reminded them of the U.S television program American Horror Story.  There are some similarities between the my  title and the professional. For example, they both intend to unnerve the audience from the first glance.

Secondary research

From the results, the remake of Carrie is expected to target both male and female audiences, starting at the age of 15. The certificate choice could be because more teenagers and now girls are interested in this genre.





This sequel is targeted at mainly teenage boys, however, it is also targeted at teenage girls as well as older generations.

video sound files.

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/j54xham81b65dd7/movie_soundtrack.mp3



This is the piece of music that will be played by the central character at the start of the film. This is to create a contrast between the delicate sound of the piano and the killing.
I have taken inspiration from the 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie.' A piano/organ piece is playing during Sue's dream.

costume and props

by Sam Hall

Costume and props are important in the production of films. According to Professor Deborah Landis, costumes help to determine a number of things. Take time period for example. If you are going watch a period drama or film, you expect the characters to be wearing the clothes that were worn in that time. If the film was set in Victorian britain, Victorian dresses would be expected.

location recce

Checking out possible locations of your filming. To carry out a recce you need to consider the following:

- Work out suitability - Is it suitable for your genre?
- Risk/hazard assessments - Are there any dangers towards you or anyone else?
- Access to area (permission if needed) - Do you need permission to film in the facilities you wish to film in?
- lighting/sound - If you are filming outside, is the weather appropriate? Do you have artificial lighting if filming in the dark?






by Sam Hall

This is the location I am going to shoot my opening scene in. This has the facilities, such as lighting, a piano and a stage that I will need.

Because the building is already owned by Enter C.I.C, I had to get permission to film on this location. Fortunately, I have recieved permission to do so.