The mentality.

This is our finished piece, we have put it onto blogger and are currently in the middle of trying to put it onto websites like facebook, myspace and you tube to create more audience feedback from our target age of 15 - 24 year olds.

Evaluation

Music

For the section taking part during our title sequence, i.e the actors names and film title we will be using a sound called, ghost 1.wav. The clip starts off slowly at the beginning so we would need to cut that out, this will be ok due to the clip of film we need it for is only around 30 seconds and the music is 51 seconds. For when our character is running, or for our shots in the woods we plan to use a sound called, distriff_2.wav as it is disturbing and interrupts the peacefulness. As its only 14 seconds long we will need to repeat it. For shot 1 we will have a sound called cellos down down.wav which is a slow eery sound that will gradually build up the tension. As the clip is 21 seconds we will have to extend the panning shots to make them in time with the music. This will help us to lengthen our piece out as it is slighlty short of 2 minutes.
For our party scene we will be using diegetic sound, as it will be difficult be match music to the shot as we need people to dance in unison with the music and doing this would be hard to do.

Our party scene will include a sound called Chaser RMX 2.wav as it is only 7 seconds long it may have to be repeated.

shooting schedule.

day 1.
Location : My Bathroom.
Props: tap, blond wig, black/dark brown wig, mirror, makeup, makeup bag & hairbrush.
Shot numbers: 1 3 6 7 8 and 14.
the camera will stay in the same position from the end of shot 1. The camera only moves when it pans the bathroom.

Location: My bedroom
Props: wardrobe, jeans/trousers, jumpers, skirts, shorts, shoes, bags, mobile phone, bed, blonde wig, television.
Shot numbers: 17 24, 25 & 26.
camera will be in the same place for 24 and 26.

Location: My Kitchen
Props: knife, water, ketchup, and Clock.
shot numbers: 4 and 9.


day 2.
Location: blaby woods, bouskall park.
Props: trees, bike
shot numbers: 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23.
camera will remain in the same position for 16, 18, 20 and 23.

day 3
location: drama studio, Winchester road
props: flashing lights from the drama studio, blonde wig, black/brown wig, glow sticks.
shot numbers: 2, 19
the camera will not be in the same place for either shot.

day 4
Location: ollie park, whetstone church and Grave yard.
Props: gate, swings, church, gravestones.
shot numbers: 5, 10, 11, 15.
the camera will not be in the same place for any of these shots.

Risk Assesment.

As part of our planning for our final film piece we have taken into account some likely risks.
While filming in my bathroom we need to take into account dropping the camera in the sink, slipping over in the shower when filming. These risks can be reduced by cleaning the shower before filming in there, and not wearing socks in there. And keeping the camera on a tripod so we are unable to drop it. My bathroom is rather small, so if a lot of people are moving around tripping over peoples feet or the legs of the tripod could occur, this could be prevented by only having the people we need in the bathroom.

While filming outside in the dark, we may experience a lot more accidents, this could be wiped out due to having torches, and making sure we are aware of surroundings and be careful when we are moving around. As we plan to film near busy roads, we need to watch where we are going so we don't end up going off the path by accident. Whilst filming the knife shot, be extra careful when handling the knife and make sure no one steps on it when it's on the floor. Filming on a bike could cause a lot more accidents, so we must make sure we are familiar with the surroundings we will be riding in, be careful whilst riding the back and make sure we don't drop the camera.

While filming the swings in the park, make sure people don't walk directly in front of the swings so decreases the risk of getting hit. While Filming in the dark we may run into other members of the public, this could be wiped out by using torches while filming and being careful and stay aware of surroundings. Also hitting people, the camera, or the window whilst throwing objects out of the wardrobe is a big problem, we need to make sure we aim where we will throw the objects and practice it before using the camera. Also being chased by Dogs in Balskell Park could be a big problem, we need to make sure there aren't any dogs close by before we film.


Now we have identified the risks we can illuminate injuries to cast members or any memebers of the public.

gothika

Gothika,was created in 2003, a horror/supernatural thriller movie directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by Sebastian Gutierrez, is the story of a psychiatrist (played by Halle Berry) in a women's mental hospital who wakes up one day to find herself on the other side of the bars, accused of having murdered her husband.

Gothika is the story of a psychiatrist, Dr. Miranda Grey (Halle Berry), who works at a mental hospital and has a car accident after trying to avoid a girl on a road during a stormy night, while driving back home. She rushes to try to help the girl, who turns out to be a ghost of the deceased daughter of her boss (Bernard Hill). The girl, in turn, gets possession of Miranda's body by burning her after she extended her hand to the girl.
Miranda next wakes up in the very hospital she works for, but as a patient treated by her co-worker, Dr. Pete Graham (Robert Downey Jr.). Drugged and confused, she remembers nothing of what happened after the car accident. To her horror, she learns that her husband Douglas (Charles S. Dutton) was brutally murdered and that she is the primary suspect.
While Miranda copes with her new life in the hospital, the ghost uses her body to carry out messages (most noticeably, she carves the words "not alone" into Miranda's arm) which leads her former colleagues to believe Miranda is suicidal and is inflicting the wounds on herself.
Meanwhile, Miranda bonds with one of her former patients (who is now her fellow inmate), Chloe Sava (Penélope Cruz). Several times in sessions, Chloe had claimed that she'd been raped while in the hospital, but Miranda had always attributed these stories to mental illness. One night the door to Miranda's room in the hospital is opened by the ghost that has been haunting her. When she passes Chloe's room in the hospital, she can hear the rape occurring and momentarily sees a man's chest pressed against the window. The man's chest bears a tattoo of an anima sola. Miranda realizes that Chloe was not making up these stories, and when she sees Chloe the next day, she apologizes, and the two embrace. Chloe warns Miranda that her attacker was going to target Miranda next.
Miranda begins regaining some of her memories bit by bit, and slowly comes to remember herself killing her husband. She realizes that the ghost had used her body to murder Doug. This is why all of the physical evidence points to Miranda.
Miranda escapes the hospital, having recognized the girl as a ghost. Seeking clues to the mystery of why she killed her husband, she goes to a farmhouse in Willow Creek, Rhode Island. In the cellar of the barn she discovers a room containing a blood-stained bed, what appears to be a box containing injectable drugs, restraints, and video equipment. She watches the tape that is still in the camera and the viewer hears a woman screaming as if tortured or raped. In the final seconds of the video, which the viewer sees, Doug is seen covering a woman's lifeless body on the bed with a sheet. At this point, police arrive, and one officer comes closer to Miranda and draws a gun to her while she is holding a knife to him. Miranda backs up to a stair case, and all of a sudden a pair of hands are seen coming from between the stairs, and they wrap around Miranda. The hands belong to an injured, franticly screaming girl trapped in the crawlspace behind the stair case. She is one of the girls kidnapped and raped by Doug. The police release the girl, and Miranda is arrested and taken to jail.
While waiting in jail, the sheriff (John Carroll Lynch), who was Doug's closest friend, listens sympathetically to Miranda's idea that the rapist with the anima sola tattoo was also Doug's accomplice. Insulted by Miranda's unflattering psychological profile, and realizing that she suspects him, the sheriff reveals that he is the accomplice with the tattoo and attacks Miranda. Miranda kills the sheriff in an act of self defense, with the help of the ghost.
After proving their innocence and sanity, Miranda and Chloe are released from the asylum a few months later. Miranda claims to be free of the ghost's influence, but finds that she has become a medium and still sees ghosts, one as a young boy standing in the middle of the road. As she walks away, a poster is seen with the words "Have you seen Tim?", and a picture of the same boy.

• Dark castle entertainment is a division of Silver Pictures, a production house affiliated with Warner Brothers. It was formed in 1999 by Joel Silver, Robert Zemeckis, and Gilbert Adler.
  Dark Castle Entertainment's name pays homage to William Castle, a horror filmmaker from the 1950s and 60s. When first formed, the goal of Dark Castle was to remake William Castle's horror films. After two Castle remakes, it moved on to producing original material, along with remakes of non-Castle films. Starting with RocknRolla, the company began producing genre films other than just horror. Dark Castle entertainment and Columbia are incharge of producing the film.
• alot of diegetic sound is used in the opening such as an eery sound,this could be done using something like violin/strings.
• dissolves are used to cut from the production companies to the distrubtion companies.
• Columbia pictures and Warner Brothers pictures appear, before the disappear again with a 'zoom out' effect. blurred white font is used showing that the text isnt important to the film narrative or that someone doesnt want us to see it. The next title is out of focus and close up before then zooming out and is in focus on a black background, representing good on evil.
• The main actress' name Halle Berry, appears first showing the audience that it will be her that we see the most in the film and her that got the most money for being in this film.The film title then appears showing that the lead actress is more important that the film name.
• Non-diegetic sound of girl talking/whispering in a husky voice is played before the title dissolves into a clip of the girl who's talking making the sound now diegetic. And also creating confusing to the audience as they are unaware of who's the voice is that could disorientate them.
• Low-key lighting is used which creates a shadow on one side of face and eliminates that fact that she's very pale as well.
• Her hair is ruffled, eyes look puffy which are mise-en-scene and done dileberatly unwell or to show the girl is distressed in some other way not her physical self or getting much sleep.
• Point of view shot from patient of the main actress shows a meeting allowing audience to see the relationship. Although it could look like a police investiagation, but we later come to see its a psychologist and patient. The psychologists character is presented as neat, professional looking with her hair slightly up and away from face which emphasises that she's a professional and at work, and is a total contrast to the patient.
• There is then a point of view shot with a reverse shot then it cuts again to the doctor creating uncertainty to the audience.
• Diegetic sound of patient still talking but they aren't seen in the clip could be seen as non-diegetic though, could have been done to confuse the audience or to show that the girl's information is important.
• A panning shot from behind the wired fence suggests that the patient feels trapped.
  Shot still behind wired fence while the patient is talking about her step-father, this suggests she feels like he's trapping her.
• Over the shoulder shot shows that the director wanted us to see the world from the girls view.
• Non-diegetic sound is used as very faint string music can be heard.
  Diegetic sound of gates being buzzed open at the psychiatric hospital breaks the string music representing the next clip will break the peace of the film.
• Girl is talking peacefully and then has a sudden outburst, accompanied by non-diegetic electrical/electro sound to emphasise the situation and make the audience feel tense.
• Non-diegetic, eery slow music which doesnt last more than a few notes it could be an organ playing but its unsure which makes the audience feel unsafe.
  
• Patient grabs the doctors hand, in order to make the audience jump, and links to the organ sound, just speeded up.
• Camera movement speeds up and pans 180 degrees to the back of doctors head and reveals the patient to us. The shot starts with the patients face lit and then after the 180 degree pan her face has a shadow on it. suggesting she has a dark side or is experiencing dark things. The light and dark on her each half of her face contrasts showing a good and bad side to her personality and that she should be seen as unreliable.
• When backing away the whole of her face is in darkness showing that something evil has totally taken over her or alternatively she is keeping a dark secret that is beginning to eat away at her and take over her life.
• She's taken away by guards and is she's screaming, the main characer walks away showing a contrast between the two people and how the main character is able to just walk away from these situations after shes done her work, but the girl needs help to be dragged away from her problems.
• Other actors names appear on screen - dissolve and zooming out then dissolve showing that they arent as important to the film as halle berry.
• a Tracking shot of character symbolises the camera tracking their wereabouts.
• Non-diegetic music from piano and strings is eery and mysterious.
• Depth of field shot shows the patient screaming and gets put in a cell and then quickly switches focus to the doctor walking in the foreground. Symbolising the doctor walking to into the patients life.
• Tracking/panning shot of character walking. symbolising that the patient is being tracked by someone.
• Their Job has been confirmed by shot of sign when she walks through security even though it has been established all the way through this opening sequence that she is a psychologis/psychiatrist. This is also shown by people in orange jump suits.
• Director's name appears last and the title sequence is over.

This is a strong psychological thriller opening because of the use of non-diegetic music which builds up suspense and tension. Also the use of low-key lighting throughout, and the use of camera shots and where it is placed, for example behind wire fencing.

Film certificate.

i toke this from The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) website, as they are in charge of giving all new films a age rating as to what the required age is to watch the film. We researched this in order to give our film an appropriate rating and in order to conduct our audience research.

Videos classified 'Uc' are particularly suitable for pre-school children and normally raise none of the issues set out below. It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
Theme;Treatment of problematic themes must be sensitive and appropriate for a younger audience.

Language;Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity;Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex;Mild sexual behaviour (eg kissing) and references only (eg to ‘making love’).

Violence;Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.

Imitable techniques;No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons. No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy.

Horror;Horror effects should be mild and brief and should take account of the presence of very young viewers. The outcome should be reassuring.

Drugs;No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless there is a clear educational purpose or clear anti-drug message suitable for the audience.

'PG' Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young childrenUnaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
Theme;Where more serious issues are featured (eg domestic violence, racist abuse) nothing in their treatment should condone the behaviour.

Language;Mild bad language only.

Nudity;Natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex;Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.

Violence;Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its setting (eg historic, comedy or fantasy).

Imitable techniques;No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons. No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy.

Horror;Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.

Drugs;Any references to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.

12A – Suitable for 12 years and over. No-one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video or DVD. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult.
Theme;Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.

Language;The use of strong language (eg 'fuck') must be infrequent. Racist abuse is also of particular concern.

Nudity;Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.

Sex;Sexual activity may be implied. Sex references may reflect what is likely to be familiar to most adolescents but should not go beyond what is suitable for them.

Violence;Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated.

Imitable techniques;Dangerous techniques (eg combat, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on imitable detail or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Horror;Sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted. Occasional gory moments only.

Drugs;Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or instructional.

'15' – Suitable only for 15 years and overNo-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 or DVD.
Theme;No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate to 15 year olds.

Language;There may be frequent use of strong language. But the strongest terms will be acceptable only where justified by the context. Continued aggressive 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 but without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour.

Violence;Violence may be strong but may not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. Scenes of sexual violence must be discreet and brief.

Imitable techniques;Dangerous techniques (eg combat, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on imitable detail. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Horror;Strong threat and menace are permitted. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable.

Drugs;Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.

'18' – Suitable only for adultsNo-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, at '18' the BBFC's guideline concerns will not normally override the wish that adults should be free to chose their own entertainment, within the law. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
where material or treatment appears to the Board to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – e.g. any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which is likely to promote the activity. The Board may also intervene with portrayals of sexual violence which might, e.g. eroticise or endorse sexual assault.
the more explicit images of sexual activity – unless they can be exceptionally justified by context and the work is not a 'sex work' - rated R18.

Our Film will be certificate 15, as it includes horror that is unsuitable for a 12. This also makes our research into our audience as we can ask our peers on there views of our storyboards as well as asking people who are over the age of 15, as they would be able to watch it as well. Our film will be based at people aged 15 to about 18, and this will be who we conduct our audience research on.

planning for final piece.

21st of Novemeber
finished editing preminilary exercise, started planning final piece.

Production company - Black Forest productions.
- Film club productions.

Actors
the main character is Charli, she will be a shown as a blonde = purity & innocence.
shown in titles in a Polaroid picture, with her name written underneath.

Lucy will be the ghostly girl who appears in the mirror behind Charli,
Helena, Tom, Tom, Jenny, Georgie, Amy & others to be in party scene.
confirmed

Locations used.
My Bathroom, Kitchen & bedroom.
the woods in Blaby.
Main road that connects countesthorpe to blaby.
theatre - need to book it.
Whetstone Church - need to check ok to film

We will need
a tap.
a mirror
a hairbrush/ makeup
a knife
a clock.
a blonde wig
a brown/black wig
glowsticks.
make up bag
church
grave stones
metal gate
swings
wardrobe - shorts, t-shirts, jeans/trousers, shoes, bags, skirts, jumpers, dresses.
mobile phone
bed

Wednesday 26th Novemeber - started drawing out the first page of our storyboard, we unable to finish it this lesson due to lack of time and constantly producing new ideas. We started off by drawing all the ideas and then starting again a fresh when we are able to order the clips but at the moment we are still running new ideas off each other.

Thursday 27th Novemeber- We began to order our storyboard, and research into our target audience. Also charli asked Amy Helena and Lucy about starting in our piece and all have confirmed.

Inbetween these dates we completed our storyboard and added small sections due to it not being long enough, as it was only 55 secs until we added a 30 second actor piece which led it to be 1 min 25 sections. We tweaked our storyboard some more and have got it close enough to 2 mins with some time left over incase clips are needed to be extended or needed to add small clips in.

Friday 5th Decemeber- Charli and i created a mind map of possible name for our film piece...
and decided that The Mentality would be the best name as it means irrational way of thinking. We feel this is appropriate as our film consises of a teenage girl appearing to imagine seeing and hearing things. We came up with using the, as many other films in the thriller genre do so such as:

• the ring


• the usual suspect


• the grudge


• the french connection


• The Lady From Shanghai.

Storyboards;
These are the storyboards and extra information that goes along side our storyboard.

Charli and i have decieded to start filming after exams in January, due to time being consentrated on revision. However i think we may need to start earlier than this as we could end up with alot of rushing around and not leaving enough time to consider technical problems or problems involving other people using equitment. Our shooting schedule recomemends that it will take us four days to film our piece leaving us enough time to edit.

19th december - started to plan our music and sound for our final piece.