First Draft Edit

Final Task Planning

Prelim Task - Evaulation

Here is the final product of our prelim task.

Overall I think with minimal time we have created a satisfactory film. I say 'satisfactory' because there are things i would improve such as adding more shots to make the film more professional and changing the music to create a variety of moods. Because we were filming over two days the continuity could definitely be improved as some of the shots had to take place in different rooms because of other groups using the studio. We also wanted to add some shots outside but due to the life-likeness of the gun prop we were using, that was not possible.

In terms of what we did well i think the simple but effective shots were well executed and the use of a split screen then wipe created more variety rather than just simply cutting between shots. It was effective because the conversation is short and ends abruptly, and so does the split-screen, revealing another character who is behind the shot. Our script was concise but with more time we would have improved it to add more humour to benefit the audience and plot. One thing we majorly ignored was costume for Chloe (on the phone) and Vicky (takes the gun) to make them appear more sinister and more like a hitman, as they just wore what they had on on that particular day.

Title Planning

I have found several fonts which could be applicable to the title of our film. I have tried to look for fonts which suit the thriller genre and look professional. Even if they aren't used for our main title they could appear as the credits. 

 The first font is called 'abandon'. it is appropriate for our thriller because it is very bold and eroded slightly which reflects the dirtiness of the garage which Scarlett is kept in. All of the title is in capitals which adds more impact, and packs a punch. 

The second font is called 'lakestreet'. I like this font because of the scribbled lines and that many of the lines do not join up, reflecting instability. It looks shoddily drawn which with some titles has a good effect, however in white on a black background it may not have the same effect.

 This font is names 'the drunked man' which reflects the uneven and messy nature of the font. It uses layers of several lines to make the font look scribbled. All of the letters are misaligned which once again reflects the instability and mystery of the font to unnerve the viewer. 

The fourth font is called 'nervous' and i like it because it has a definite sense of instability and it slightly disorientates because it is blurred but easy to make out the title itself. I think this title would actually look more effective in white against a black background. 

I think this title, named 'Times new yorker' would be more suited for the credits because it is lower case but still with an edgy thriller feel.This font also has some elements of brickwork which could reflect the brickwork of the garage.