Monday, 11 September 2017

Media 1st year induction project - suspense sequence

GOAL:  To plan, film and edit a 20-30 second sequence that establishes atmosphere and positions the audience in a suspenseful situation


Scenario choices


Someone entering a lift
Someone ascending a flight of stairs
Someone waiting for something (what they are waiting for is not made clear)

Limitations



Your completed sequence must...



Contain NO dialogue
Include sound effects that  you have recorded yourself and NO music.
Not rely on performance (facial expression, dramatic movements etc.) to create meaning
Rely mainly on cinematography and editing techniques to create meaning
Include at least 3 empty shots, 2 low angle shots, 2 high angle shots, and 3 extreme close ups.

Editing


You will discover that varying shot duration will impact the effect on the audience significantly. You may wish to edit your sequence like this:


               
How does shot duration affect  how a spectator responds to a sequence?

Cinematography


As you design your sequence, ask yourself the following questions:

How does distance impact on audience positioning?

How can you use the required shots in an interesting way?

Check out this post on cinematography for some examples of how to use shot types and camera angles