A group of teenagers decide to go on a camping trip for a weekend to investigate on an old myth of the 'curse of the scarecrow', when friends being provoking the scarecrow in the field, things start to happen during the night and go missing one by one.
Second plot
Cinematography:
The majority of the camera work will be hand held, with elements of static, we've decided on this as its more realistic and shows the characters thoughts. The static camera will be used from the scarecrows point of view, suggesting that its watching the characters every move, also presenting numerous establishing shots. Close ups and low angle tracking shots to follow the characters in the climax. We will always have the scarecrow in the shots, at a distance to represent that it's always watching them and there's no escape from this.
The majority of the camera work will be hand held, with elements of static, we've decided on this as its more realistic and shows the characters thoughts. The static camera will be used from the scarecrows point of view, suggesting that its watching the characters every move, also presenting numerous establishing shots. Close ups and low angle tracking shots to follow the characters in the climax. We will always have the scarecrow in the shots, at a distance to represent that it's always watching them and there's no escape from this.
Editing:
Begins with an a MPAA, followed by studio production and distributor introduction, what the students are doing by using subtitles and scenes of them setting up equipment using fades. Builds up to quick editing with a montage of shots building tension.
Begins with an a MPAA, followed by studio production and distributor introduction, what the students are doing by using subtitles and scenes of them setting up equipment using fades. Builds up to quick editing with a montage of shots building tension.
Sound:
Starts with off screen diegetic sound of the students laughing and working the camera whilst the studio production title is shown, that puts the audience in a position where they can hear but not see whats going on, and an introduction of what the students are doing. Tension building music will be used as the montage of shots are shown.
Starts with off screen diegetic sound of the students laughing and working the camera whilst the studio production title is shown, that puts the audience in a position where they can hear but not see whats going on, and an introduction of what the students are doing. Tension building music will be used as the montage of shots are shown.
Mise-en-scene:
Set in a woodland area, at sunset/night, giving a dark haunted feel to the teaser trailer, also representing the horror genre. Teenagers wearing informal winter clothing e.g wellies, coats and gloves. A came fire, logs to set a camping vibe. Scarecrow on a cross in the distance.
: Set in a woodland area, at sunset/night, giving a dark haunted feel to the teaser trailer, also representing the horror genre. Teenagers wearing informal winter clothing e.g wellies, coats and gloves. A came fire, logs to set a camping vibe. Scarecrow on a cross in the distance.
A horror genre where a group of teenagers decided to go on a camping trip down at the woods as a celebration of finishing college, however things turn messy as a mad man 'killer lumberjack' is on the lose in these isolated woods. - a final girl scenario.
All micro elements as above..
Third Plot:
A group of teenagers go on a camping trip down the woods, things get heated up as arguments are caused within the friendship group, they decide to split up and call it a night, however bump into a 'killer lumberjack' who seeks to torture and kill them, they attempt to escape to the a old pub, however to come across a nasty surprise.
All micro elements as above..
I like the sound of the second plot.
ReplyDeleteIdea 1 is the one that stand out the most to me as I think that scarecrows are legitimately scary and I think that this is something I would watch if it was to be made. Ideas 2 and 3 i like but i think the antagonist is to simple and i think an different type of character would fit better. But I do like the all the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI like plot number one as I thought this would be very good as I said on Twitter. the whole scarecrow curse is very original and would be very funny and you have the perfect location for a horror - a farm. :D
ReplyDeleteI love all three of your ideas, and the words 'mad lumberjack killer' made me laugh every time I saw them! My favourite of your three ideas is the second, as it seems more unlikely to happen in real life, which would make the film and trailer more gripping.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing where you go with any of these ideas! :)
I particularly like your first and second idea! And I like the idea of basing all ideas around camping as I think that you will easily meet your target audience as a result of this, since your actors will be teenagers.
ReplyDeleteI think that the second idea will be easier to shoot for you and your partner since you have access to a farm. In addition, the storyline is original and would be interesting to see how it turns out. Good luck with whichever you choose :)
I like the first idea this is because it is unusual and it sounds like it could turn out to be a good film. I also think the scarecrow could make it seem more horror if you dress it the right way. I think it will also be more entertaining than just a killer and this is to cliche. :)
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