Storyboard Use a storyboard document to visualise the sequence. Option 1 Option 2 How are you going to frame each shot and how do you see your edit developing (match on action, eye line match, shot reverse shot, 180 degree rule, reaction shots, close ups on key objects…) Here is a document which explains the… Read more Horror Planning

Let’s judge some films made by last year’s students and rank them in terms of how well they have created meaning through the four main production roles: Cinematography Editing Sound Design Directing Sequence 1 Sequence 2 Sequence 3 TASK You will be given one role to assess and should watch all three videos and put… Read more Previous Students’ Horror Films

Today we are reviewing conventional features of a horror film Learning Intention: To understand and describe how German Expressionist cinematic techniques were the prototype for horror films. To identify specific micro features specific to the horror genre in order to create generic blueprint for your short film. We will watch Suckablood (BC Horror) in class… Read more Horror Conventions Recap

This is the brief for your film sequence. ‘A short (2-3 minute) suspense sequence from a ghost story.’ Your creative intentions should be clearly identified at the outset and your reflections throughout and once complete will be based on them. You must also reflect on your developing understanding of your production role(s). Dates & Deadlines… Read more Horror Movie Brief, Your Filmmaker’s Intentions and Define Roles