Dear Moderator,

This is my A2 media blog. I have created a trailer for my film idea 'The Grim Truth' and I have also made a magazine and poster. These can be found below and my research and planning starts in September, http://gabysa2mediablog.blogspot.co.uk/2012_09_01_archive.html and my evaluation can be found here, http://gabysa2mediablog.blogspot.co.uk/2013_03_01_archive.html

Thank you,
Gabrielle Murphy

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Research & Planning: Proposal x1

Proposal x1

Plot: A group of college friends are being stalked by someone who is unknown to them but is one of their friends within the group, who psychological issues and has become obsessed with them. Strange, mysterious things happen to the girls and they fear for their lives. The stalker is revealed when they are at their most vulnerable.

Background: Three friends who have known each other all the way through school, the fourth friend (stalker) joined the group recently after moving to the school. Nobody really knows where she appeared from but the girls invite her into their group kindly. She is mentally unstable and has spent time in a mental institute. The girls don't include in everything and this is what sparks her to start stalking the girls, she is extremely jealous and craves attention. She puts all the girls lives at risk and finally reveals herself to them at a dramatic climax.

Cinematography: Handheld camera when mysterious events take place
Sony HD cameras on tri-pod for other shots
Mixture of long and mid shots for scenes when all three friends are together
Close ups on facial expressions

Editing: Black screen jump cuts inbetween shots
Tight framing on three friends to show their closeness
Fade to white at the end of trailer

Sound: Diegetic and non diegetic sounds
Tension music
Sound effects: dialogue, footsteps, screams

Mise en scene: Realistic locations eg college environment for day scenes, girls bedroom
Local park for dramatic climax scene
Costumes, typical outfits teenagers would wear
Suitable props for all characters.

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