Shot List and Shooting Script

Here are the different shots we want to include in our film opening:

• Tracking shot

I will use the tracking shot when the character is walking down the lane to add the idea that our main character is being watched or followed. Tracking shots are common of horror films as they establish the context and create tension. This shot is often used as a visual bridge as it draws attention away from cutting and creates continuity.

• Match on action

Match on action will also be used here to further add a sense of continuity to the video as the actions appear to be seamless. This means the audience will be unaware of the editing cuts, making for a smoother viewing experience.

• Close ups

Close ups are typical of the horror genre as they emphasise characters' expressions and emotions. They also draw attention to the finer details that the audience might otherwise have missed.

• 180 degree rule
• Shot/reverse shot

These shots are imperative when showing two characters looking at one another. These two techniques go hand in hand with eachother as they retain continuity by not distorting the audience's sense of location of the characters. By keeping the camera on the same side of both of the characters, it ensures that their eye lines match thus creating the sense that they are looking at eachother.

• Low angle

Low angle shots of the killer are often found in horror films to portray their dominance. We will use this shot when showing our antagonist stabbing our protagonist as it is a simple way to emphasise their power and control of the situation. It ties in with the POV shot as it takes on the outlook of our antagonist.

• Camera pan

We plan on using a camera pan after the killing to reestablish the setting and highlight the normality of the surroundings. It will show how such a horrific incident can occur in the most serene locations, creating a sense of fear and paranoia in the audience.

We plan on filming on two different days as in some shots we will need SFX make up applied. It will be easier to do the 'alive' shots on one date and the 'dead' shots on another so that it won't be too dark by the time we have finished. If the differences in light are too obvious, this will restrict the continuity of our film.