REVIEW OF TEST SHOOT

For our first test shoot we filmed our original idea of our opening sequence to see if it worked and created enough tension to be a Thriller. When filming our test shoot we used substitutions instead of the actual props as we just wanted to get a rough idea of what it would looke like visually; for example we used pens instead of knives and we changed the location to a basement instead of a alley way as we were not allowed to leave the college premises.

Throughout the test shoot we tried many different ways of filming the sequence; using different camera angles and movements to create different effects. For example we used a high angled shot when filming the man on the floor to make him look weak and an establishing shot at the beginning of the sequence to set the scene and the atmosphere.

As a group we all found from doing the test shoot it was very useful to us as it gave us all a clear idea of what the sequence will actually look like once it is properly filmed and edited. From doing the test shoot we found that the idea worked and the the use of camera angle shots we used worked to portray what we wanted the audience to see.

However from doing the test shoot we found the sequence needed to be a lot longer and a lot more interesting for the audience; to really grab their attention.

Now we have done the test shoot and wrote down our ideas to improve it we are going to create a different storyboard and film another test shoot with the improvements made.

To improve our opening sequence we have the following ideas; add more tension, make it more interesting to both females and males and make it a lot longer.