Monday 29 November 2010
Filming
Publicity Stills
Filming
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Friday 12 November 2010
Tagline ideas
Locations research and applying ideas
The location of a horror movie is important as locations provide atmosphere which is vital for a horror movie as you would hope to achieve a spooky atmosphere. Here I will look into different types of location which are used in horror.
Deserted area:
This location is as is given in the title a location with little or no human presence. This adds to a mysteriousness atmosphere and higlights a sense that anything could happen within the area as it gives a sense of lawlessness. Deserted areas also highlight the notion that the characters within the film are helpless, if something goes wrong they only have themselves to help each other. An example of a movie which is set in a deserted area is Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Location with a dark history:
This is when a location has experienced a murder or some other type of bad event in the past, which is usually then explained in the film by a resident of the area and then has a part in the story of the film. This exaggerates the feeling that something bad is going to happen within the film. An example of this is in Friday the 13th where at the location Jason's mother was murdered years before.
Unfamiliar location:
Usually the location of a horror film will be within a location that the characters aren't familiar with as they are on a trip usually. This is used effectively as it creates a mysterious atmosphere and highlights the fact that the protanonists are helpless. An example of a film that is set in an unfamiliar location is The Desent
From this research we have decided to set our horror trailer in an unfamiliar deserted area as we believe that it is a very effective location as it creates a sense of helplessness and isolation.
Links to group members blogs Planning
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Friday 5 November 2010
Our film shot list
Risk assessment
ACTIVITY | HAZARD INVOLVED | ACTION TO BE TAKEN TO REDUCE HAZARD |
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Location Filming | Working in an unfamiliar environment | The Licensees to fully acquaint the Film Office with the subject matter, nature and action of the filming and accordingly take appropriate advice. |
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| Appointment of a Health and Safety Representative |
| Working in a building that has not been used for some years | Commission a structural survey of the building |
| Multi-level location | danger to crew of falling | ensure that all dangerous areas are barriered off |
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| display warning signs |
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| use safety rails on all stairs/steps |
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| use of safety harnesses in exposed areas |
| Location is poorly lit | danger to crew coming from brightly lit shooting area to dimly lit other areas | use additional working lights |
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| consider use of fluorescent paint on edges of steps etc. |
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| danger of lights dazzling cast or crew | H&S to warn crew of danger verbally and to monitor risk throughout shoot |
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| If someone is dazzled they are to stand still and make 1st Assistant aware. |
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| Hazard from members of the public/ vehicles not under the control of the Production. | Create a secure area to work in using hazard tape, barriers. |
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| Use stewards in Hi-Vis Jackets at perimeter to advise members of the public of what is happening. |
| Parking | Access for emergency vehicles compromised by film unit vehicles. | Vehicles to be parked in accordance with the Location Manager's instructions only to ensure emergency access is preserved at all times. |
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| All vehicles to face outwards in case they need to be moved and their drivers to remain in the vicinity |
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| Personal vehicles to be parked in |
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| XXXXXXXX to avoid congestion of the area. |
| Vehicles moving through park grounds | Members of the public (including young children) not expecting vehicles in the park. | Access limited to only those vehicles with permits: |
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| No vehicle is to exceed 5mph while in the park. |
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| Hazard lights must be used on all moving vehicles. |
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| Vehicles must keep to the designated roads and pathways and must not be driven onto the grass at any time. |
| Running of electrical cables over the ground at location | Hazard to members of the public particularly elderly infirm and partially sighted or people running. | all cables to be adequately safe-guarded as they are laid and trailed as little as possible. |
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| where cables are trailed they must run parallel to any foot-ways and run in the corner of the gutter; |
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| if cables cross such walkways they are to be covered with a taped rubber mat or suspended overhead at a height of no less than eight and a half feet. |
Use of heavy or electrical equipment on the location | Potential hazard to crew or members of the public. | Only adequately trained and qualified staff are to rig, de-rig and operate equipment. |
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| Potential hazard to curious members of the public. | Potentially hazardous equipment is to be segregated from the public using tiger tape or barriers |
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| The location to be staffed permanently (as opposed to normally) throughout the entire period of occupation so that no equipment is left unattended at any time. (The cost of this is to be borne by the Production.) |
| Use of smoke | False alarms | Film Office to be informed of the use of smoke so the local fire station can be informed |
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| isolation of smoke sensor where smoke is being used |
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| smoke drifting across nearby roadway | H&S representative to be aware of the drift of smoke and stop its use if this becomes a problem |
Isolation of the Fire Alarm System | Genuine Fire starting during a meal break | Where the system has been isolated the set must be manned constantly. |
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| NB the Complete system must not be turned off if the building is tenanted |
Filming on Water | cast or crew falling into water | all personal to wear life jackets |
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| dangerous currents and deep water | adequate life-preservers on hand for those unable to wear life jackets (cast on camera only) |
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| safety boat on standby at all times |
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| diver dressed ready to go into water present at all times personnel are working on water |
| shock from falling into cold water | paramedic on standby with unit |
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| inhalation or ingestion of water | water test carried out to ascertain quality of water before filming |
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| anyone falling in water to be taken to A&E department at nearest hospital |
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Evacuation of the location in event of fire or another emergency | Emergency services not knowing if personnel are not accounted for | The Licensees will furnish the Film Office with a crew-list and call sheet prior to the shoot day. |
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| A list of cast and crew on-site is to be kept by the Health and Safety Representative. |
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| In the event of alarm all personnel are to assemble at (obvious rendezvous point) where H&S representative will account for them. |
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Health and safety report
Producers should ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons working with and for them are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. An example of what may be considered reasonably practicable would be if location filming was taking place in a warehouse with poor lighting. It would be appropriate to ensure that extra lighting is used and that all sharp or otherwise hazardous equipment is made safe.
You should have at least one experienced member of the crew who is aware of health and safety issues.
Some genres may pose more risks than others i.e. horror or action films or scenes involving animals. The production team should discuss safety issues before filming begins and take steps to avoid or reduce the risks identified.
Producers should ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons working with and for them are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. An example of what may be considered reasonably practicable would be if location filming was taking place in a warehouse with poor lighting. It would be appropriate to ensure that extra lighting is used and that all sharp or otherwise hazardous equipment is made safe.
You should have at least one experienced member of the crew who is aware of health and safety issues.
Some genres may pose more risks than others i.e. horror or action films or scenes involving animals. The production team should discuss safety issues before filming begins and take steps to avoid or reduce the risks identified.
Slasher horror costume research
Antagonists in slasher horror films usually have some sort of masked on to prevent the audience knowing what they look like, to create an air of mysteriousness which exaggerates the horror element. For example in Leatherface where the killer is masked.
Usually in slasher horrors the characters that aren't the antagonist are regular people which is probably done to make the audience feel that it could happen to them. The costumes of the characters are usually normal everyday clothes from the area of the world that the film is set in.
Protagonists within the horror genre usually tend to wear clothes that is suitable for their character, everyday clothes.
Our film classification
Film classification
’18′
Suitable only for adults
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
- where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
- where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
- where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.
In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.
Sex education at ‘18’
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.
Sex works at ‘18’
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’ category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.
Film classification
’15′
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
Locations List
Dan's garden: We chose to use Dan's garden as it is a place where we will be able to pitch up a tent in the night without any problems so we will be able to film using fake weapons and if needed real ones without any danger.
Jack's driveway: We chose to film here as we needed a place with a car as this is the first shot we chose for our film trailer.
Train station: We wanted to use a train station as it ties in with our idea because they catch a train to the countryside.
Character/actor list
Sarah Jennings Played by Daisy Holland - Young innocent girl, Protagonist, last girl,
Darren Jennings Played by Jack Dalziel - Brother, Distant from family and sister, Archetypal stoner, party goer character, little compassion for the sister