Update - Week 8

Filming - First shoot

I have done recorded footage for my trailer and transferred this footage into iMovie . I am now sorting through the footage and cutting out all the useless footage I cannot use.  

This will then make it easier for me to edit the trailer further down the line. 

Update - Week 7

Planning - Music for trailer

I am currently deciding what music I want for my Thriller trailer. I have  researched a lot into the different tempos and structures of these music pieces but I would really appreciate your opinion on what you think is the most successful.
Please leave your opinions in the comments!

ENEMY - I like the intense feel of this piece of music and how it constantly feels as if it is building up to something. The change in tempo really adds to the suspense of the trailer too.


Hybrid Chaos- This clip is the most aggressive and impactful out of the two but I think it would really suit the action shots in my trailer. I also like how it slowly fades in the middle of the song but then comes back in with loud dynamics and a tempo change.


BRINK - The way the suspense builds really suits the narrative of my trailer, and I like how at the beginning it is quite eery and mysterious. 

Planning - Trailer Name

I created a mind map to try and help me come up with a suitable yet captivating name for the film of my trailer. By using these different words, it helped me have a wide picture of the possibilities I could use. I have now narrowed it down to two words which I still need to decide between, these are 'Shadow' and 'Fixation'.
I would really appreciate it if you could leave your own opinion in the comments of what you would prefer!

Planning - Shot Types

I identified what shot types I would like to use in my Film trailer and expressed why they would suit my genre and what I liked about them. This is important as not only is it a form of planning but it inspired me to use a lot more creative angles so my trailer looks as professional as possible.

Planning - Shooting Schedule

I have created a shooting schedule to help me be more organised when it comes to filming, this is so I can plan my actors and locations , making sure they are both then free at that point in time. This shooting schedule may vary depending upon weather (outdoor scenes) but I should be following this roughly as it will keep me motivated to stay on track.

  Film Title : Fixation
  Director : Chloe Peters

    Scene / Location   Shot type   Action/Notes                   Date &Time           Crew             Equipment  

1 Outside pub	LD, CU	-First shot will have all characters talking and acting natural whilst sitting around an outdoor pub table. -Need to have natural poses and happy expressions -Make sure no cars drive past distracting from footage/ making loud noise	Wed 18th 15:00pm – 15:30pm	Sarah (actor) Amy   (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Prop –Phone Camera Costume- coats
2 In wooded area	CU, LA, Medium shot	-Sarah receives worrying call from friends so she needs to be angry but scared on phone -Dramatic acting	Wed 18th 16:00pm- 16:30pm	Sarah (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Prop – Phone Camera
3 Car scare	CU, Medium shot	-Sarah getting into car and adjusting herself -Black figure scares her so she needs to have an impactful scream -large bang on window	Wed 18th 16:40pm- 16:50pm	Sarah (actor) Philly (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Costume- Black hood Camera Prop- Car
4 Running scene	Medium shot CU	-Sarah is on a run and has the intuition someone is following her. -Takes her earphone out and looks behind	Wed 18th 17:00pm-17:30pm	Sarah (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Costume – running gear/ hair up Camera Prop- Ear Phones
5 Bedroom scene	CU, HA	-Sarah crying in her room on the phone	Friday 27th 18:00pm – 18:30pm	Sarah (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Costume – in dressing gown Camera Prop- Phone
6 Crying scene	CU, HA	-Sarah shouting and crying hysterically in her bathroom -Try and make her look vulnerable from camera angle	Sunday 29th 14:00pm- 14:40pm	Sarah (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Smudged make up Camera
7 Held Captive	CU, Medium shot	- Scary blurred footage of Emma being held captive. - Creepy effect on footage with lots of distorted camera angles	Monday 30th 15:00pm-16:00pm	Emma (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Props- duck tape Costume- ripped clothes Dark depressing location
8 Field running	LD Medium shot HA	-Sarah running in field and then being grabbed by behind - Dragged away by black hooded figure	Wednesday 2nd 16:00pm- 17:00pm	Sarah (actor) Dylan (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Props- Black gloves Costume – Black hoodie
9 Happy Montage	Medium shot, CU	- Multiple shots of Sarah and friends having a good time and ‘enjoying life’ - Happy and youthful expressions	Friday 4th 13:00pm- 14:30pm	Sarah (actor) Alex (actor) Philly (actor) Rosie (actor) Chloe (camera, director)	Props – Phone Costume- normal casual outfit.