Psyco film re-make and storyboard

ORIGINAL PSYCO CLIP

RE-MAKE OF SCENE

Evaluation

What was my role?
My role was to help with the planning of the recreation and what shots and actors we were going to use.I also helped on deciding the setting and location of the film recreation.

What went well?
I think that the different shots we used were effective as we tried to use as many techniques as we could, for example we use a close up,shot reverse shot, 180 degree rule etc.i also think that the idea of using a black and white filter looked very effective and made the scene look more like the real scene and more dated.

What didn't go well?
I think that the editing didn't go very well as the shots don't link very effectively and we could therefore improve on that. I also feel the script didn't go very well as we decided to remove sound to our piece.

What can you improve on?
I think we could improve on the editing and put more time into making the scenes flow better also we could have made a more detailed script for our scene recreation so we could have therefore included sound.

Psycho Analysis-Timeline

The History Of Horror

Camera Techniques

Camera Angles



Panning shot

Establishing/location shot

                            


High Angle Shot

Low Angle Shot

                                    Close Up

Long Shot

                                                                              Mid Shot

Two Shot



                                 Extreme close up

Worms Eye View

Birds Eye View

Panning shot: Panning is a camera movement where the camera will scan and follow a location whilst staying in the same spot. People often use tripods and turn them to create a steadier shot.
Establishing/Location shot: establishing and location shots indicate the setting a location of the scene, they generally are wide angle shots as well to create a sense of setting of the location.
High Angle Shot: high angle shots are elevated and tilted downwards towards the scene of action to create a smaller significance to the object/setting below.
Low Angle Shot: Low angle shots are tilted upwards below eye level. with the camera shooting up it creates a larger more sinister approach to a person or object so therefore is very regally used in horror films.
Close up shot: A close up shot involves much of the object or person in focus and there fore involves very little background and is mainly focused on particular object/person.
Long Shot: A long shot is a true to size photograph it can show a person or a whole scene.
Mid Shot: A mid shot only shows the characters waist and upwards. This shot are generally for dialogue scenes variations of there are; over the shoulder, two and three shots.
Two shot: A two shot is basically a shot containing two characters in. The shots are also used to show the emotional reactions between the subjects.
Extreme close up: Extreme close up is a magnified image of an object or person showing no background and extreme detail. These shots can be used for dramatic effect.
Worms eye view: Worms eye view is a shot where the camera literally is tilted straight upwards facing the sky, this shot is inevitably as though the observer where a worm. This shot is also the opposite of a birds eye view.
Birds eye view: A bird's-eye view is an elevated view of an object from above, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird. this is also the opposite of a worms eye view. These shots can be uses as location shots whilst panning from above.





What is suspense?

Suspense is a state of feeing anxious and tense, and the unknown of what will happen next.Suspense is a main feature of horror films, to keep the audience apprehensive and uneasy about what will happen next ,yet adds a sense of excitement and pleasure in the thriller of being scared.The feeling of not being in control of what will happen, and vulnerability to the film often  creates a tense atmosphere and generally follows with scaring and making the audience jump.

Film genres

Action films: action films are generally high energy films usually involving stunts, props and chase scenes there are also generally hero's and villains involved to create fights etc. For example James bond.

 Adventure Films: Adventure films can involve expeditions and settings such as jungles, woods, desert to make the film seem more dangerous. The usually have exciting dramatic story lines to keep the audience interested. For example Indiana Jones.

Comedy: comedy's involve light hearted plots with humorous characters to make the audience laugh. They are sometimes exaggerated and dramatic performances. For example Bridesmaid's .

 Crime Films: crime films involve robbery's, death and props such as guns. They involve action and crime to keep the audience tense and excited.

For example The godfather.

 

 Drama Films: drama films are also tense and serious ,unlike the comedies they are more realistic and draw the audience in through its dramatic and powerful plots. For example Titanic.

                                               
Horror: Horror films are made to scare and frighten the audience
 to captivate them    and entertain them there are a range of different styles of horror such as; thriller, supernatural, paranormal and fantasy e.g.. sinister.

     
Musicals: Musicals are light hearted films they include song and dance routines. They are inspiring and uplifting and make the audience happy .e.g. High school musical.

 

Science Fiction: sci-fi films often include  extra-terrestrial life forms such as aliens and imaginative plots and characters Sci-Fi's also tend to use a lot of special effects into their films.

War: War films are often sad, emotional films they also use a lot of special effects to attempt to create a realistic sense and atmosphere to the film war film also tend to be linked to action/adventure films also. For example Saving private Ryan

Western: western films are a major genre for American films they are one of the oldest and most recognisable genres. For example The Good The Bad And The Ugly.

 

The Happening Analysis-Shots

The happening is a supernatural thriller filmed in 2008.It was written, co-produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film includes actors such as Mark Wahlberg as Elliot Moore and Zooey Deschanel as Alma Moore, Elliot's wife. The film is about an exposed toxin causing people to commit suicide and how they attempt to escape the mystery toxins causing  the disaster.

This shot is a worms eye view of the clouds above moving around in time to the music and the credits are shown in front of the cloud background. As the music gets faster, the clouds move faster and the background gets darker, so the background is parallel to the music.

This is a long shot of a man waling his dog, you can only se the bottom half of his body as the camera uses a tracking shot to follow the people. In the back ground of this shot you can hear people taking and everyday noises as this shot is a norm of everyday life in central park. There is also slight non digested music of eerie dark music to set the tone and atmosphere.

This is an establishing shot showing the location o the scene as it shows the audience that the scene is clearly set in a park.This shot is also a wide angle shot as it fits all of the area into the lens it. There is digestic sound effects in the background of this scene of people talking and laughing showing the norm(everyday) life of the people in this scene.

   
This is a jump shot from the previous establishing shot of the park to this low angle shot looking up beyond the trees to the city buildings in the background. Whilst this scene s shown the non-digestic music is still playing in the background to create suspense.

This is an example of a zoom shot as the camera slowly zooms into the characters on the bench. This allows the audience to see the characters talking, this is also an example of a two shot as it includes two characters in one shot. In this scene it creates a focus on these two certain characters as the speak and the background noise and music softens allowing you to hear their convocation, this is also known as the "cocktail party effect".

   This series of shots are what's known as shot reverse (reaction) shot, where the camera focus's on one particular thing (for example this women) and it shows that she has noticed something therefore the next shot is an image of what she is looking at, (being the park with the people standing still,)the camera then moves to the next shot being her reaction of what she has just seen, I find this effective as it shows the characters emotions and reactions clearly through their facial expressions.
 

This I an example of a high angle extreme close up focusing on the women's fisted hand clasping the needle in her hair. This shot shows that the needle in her hair is an important prop in the scene and that something bad may happen with it as the women is grasping tightly with force on the needle also the camera is focused directly on the needle making it significant. The music's tone also seems to change to more dramatic this creates suspense and a tense atmosphere. 

                                

This is a close up shot of the women stabbing the needle into her neck, this shot is effective as it focuses on the neck and needle however it shows the women in the background as well making it a two shot, in this hot you are also drawn to the women behinds facial expressions and how concerned and scared she is.
 

Horror Conventions

Setting: setting is used for many purposes such as creating an atmosphere for the openings desired mood e.g. tense/exciting. Or to create a realistic sense of the films location.
Costume/masks and make-up: these are all used for effect and as a use of interpreting the characters such as for a villain or evil character in a horror film they may wear a mask or dark mysterious clothing. These can also be used to set the time period of the film.
Props: props are also a convention that is used for effect they can be used to add a realistic sense to the film also for example; using torches and weapons. They also create an atmosphere to the film
Lighting: Lighting that is shining on characters can manipulate the audiences view of that certain character for example if there is soft bright lighting shining on the character the audience will feel appreciation to them. Lighting can also be used to create a harsh gloomy atmosphere for horror films.
Sound: sound can be used to create tension and suspense in horror films. Silence is often used in horror films as it leaves the audience unaware of what is going to happen next, the silence if generally followed by loud noises to scare and make the audience jump.

Frankenstein Analysis-Shots

This shot, is a head on shot allowing the full body of the person to be visible. The man is narrating to the audience about the film Frankenstein, creating a target audience for the film, as he warns the audience that it is a horror film and may not be for children, or people who dislike horror films. This opening clearly outlines the genre of the film   before it even begins.

This is a screenshot of the opening credits to the film Frankenstein
introducing the main characters and directors etc. of the film. This shot has images of rotating eyes and a face behind the credits the scene also includes suspenseful music of a violins and cello to add a dramatic feel and beginning, to the film.

            

In this shot they used sounds effects such as church bells, and the sound of women crying this adds a eerie effect to the shot and adds to the tension of the scene. This shot is a medium/two shot of the people crying adding suspense as the camera slowly pans the location of the scene.

This is a close up shot of Frankenstein hiding from the other people behind a gate. This shot outlines the characters in the film as the camera is focused on Frankenstein and the lighting is emphasising his face showing he is one of the main characters. The fact that he's hiding also makes it an effective shot for the audience as it adds suspense

and tension as they shouldn't be there.

This shot clearly emphasises the horror of the genre of Frankenstein as it includes a prop of a skeleton with very dark features this is an addition to the setting of the graveyard and adds an eerie tone to the scene. The mise en scene in this shot is enhanced by the use of stark branches against a foggy background creating a sense of fear a danger.

This is a wide shot showing the full location of the scene. This shot includes crosses and skeletons to show that it is set in a graveyard. This shot still includes a quieter toned down version of the chiming bells and shows the cloudy dull weather of the graveyard which represents a classic setting for a horror scene as it makes the scene seem even more eerie during a dull later time of day. The crosses and skeletons in the background show the audience that its set in a graveyard, and the dark dull clouds show it could be night which makes the scene seem every more creepy.

This is a close up shot of Frankenstein holding the coffin. This shot focuses on his facial expressions, and is especially dramatic, as the lighting is shining from the right hand side of his face creating a shadow to his right the lighting also allows the audience to see his eye line and how he is directly looking towards the camera making him seem more dominant.

 

This is a High angle shot looking down at the two men taking the coffin away this shot is effective as you can clearly see all the characters and the props involved.

9 Frame Storyboard For Frankenstein