MEST4 Preliminary exercise

MEST4: Preliminary exercise planning

Script:





Storyboard

Shot list

MEST4 Preliminary exercise: evaluation

1) Why did you choose this particular recreation and how does it link to your main production?

I picked the parody of scream's phone call which is in the movie - Scary Movie due to the genre I'm looking at as well as the camera work used to create suspense 

2) What difficulties did you face in producing this recreation?

the difficulties during the production was the scene of when the character had to scream as she kept laughing.

3) What are the strengths of the production?

the strengths was the camera work when the character picked up the call; and the voice over fit in perfectly

4) What aspects would you look to improve?

the zoom in on the phone - wasn't focused

the music when shes running down the stairs

5) What lessons will you take from this process that will help you with your main production?

planning is significant, creating  a shot list having a location and time

6) Now that you are ready to start your actual linked production, explain clearly what you will be creating and how confident you are in delivering this.

Horror movie trailer / horror opening scene 

I have an idea in my head and know the storyline.

Linked Production brief

Your Critical Investigation topic: 

Why do audience continue watching horror movies such as insidious and paranormal activity, and what are the specific audience pleasures of horror movies?

Your Linked Production brief: 

horror trailer/ opening scene 
Length/size of production (e.g. 3 minutes, 5 pages etc.): 

3 mintues
3 pages

Give an example of an existing media text this is similar to what you plan to produce: 

Paranormal Activity / Unfriended / Insidious
Give an example of an institution that would produce or distribute your planned production:

Momentum Pictures (2011) (UK)
Distribution Company (2011)

How would your production reach its audience?

Youtube 

Who do you plan to work with on this project?


alone

Preliminary exercise: Recreation task

Name of the text you plan to recreate:

Paranormal Activity/ Unfriended

Scene/section you will recreate:

Opening

Location you will use for your recreation:

My room/ house

Actors you will require for your recreation:

Friends 
Props/costumes you will require for your recreation:

Laptop/ camera 
Casual clothing

Equipment you plan to use:

Camera
Lighting 

Any other relevant information: