This week we began with creating a plot for a practice thriller. My group, consisting of myself, Kai, Karel and (Temi)Tope, had to begin thinking about the qualities of a Thriller and what would make the thriller interesting. We were given the subject of a card game.
We also had camera Tutorial with Micky the technician.
We were shown how to use the College video camera's, Casio XM1 and XM2. The functions were basically the same although there were some slight differences.
We were given tasks to...
. Insert the battery
. Enter the tape
. Open and close the camcorder
. Record
. Playback
My group was given the XM1
We were also shown how to use a Tripod .
. Put it up
. Set different levels
. Attach the camcorder.
Each of the groups were a given turn to use the equipment and set it up.
After this, we were allowed to start filming our practice thriller.
The practice thriller task was to film a card game, Tope came up with the idea to use a library study room as our setting. we used lighting in order to make the film more thrilling dramatic.
The basic themes were using different angles to create uncertianty, we didn't show the faces of the actors until the middle of the scene to create suspense.
Week Beginning Monday 5th of January
This week we began with watching the Shining
This is one of the most prolicic thrillers ever made.
Through watching this film, I saw that a film is not always all about the acting, but the technical alspects too. the camera angles , the misc en scene, the diegetic and non diegetic sound.
The film had several scenes which showed the importance of cinematography.
The scene when the Father tries to break into the bathroom.
The use of Shot reverse shot through the door itensified the suspence of the moment and the escalating fear of the wife. The non diegetic sounds also add to the atmosphere giving the feeling of impending death and violence.
Also the several cut-scenes with the Twins and the blood splattered corridor.
These are beautifully choreographed scenes with the minamalistic approach, they only made what needed to be in the scene be in it, making the Twins and the blood stand out. perfection.
With the reverb on the twins voices adds to the thrilling factor and also gives spookiness to the scenes whilst the gushing sound of the blood in the corridor adds to the atmosphere perfectly with the dynamics of the sounds.
Lastly the maze scene.
The use of a dolly to get a steady-cam shot whislt the boy is running is sheer class for its time and gives the idea of someone running with him, keeping the theme of the audience being a silent witness. The clearness of the shot allows us to see the expressions of everyone in the shots.
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