Thriller shotlist

1	Close-up/Medium close-up	Having close-ups at the start of the scene that are not of the character hides their identity and creates tension and questioning amongst the audience. The close-up of the match and board used allows the audience to see it in detail and have hints and foreshadowing as to the narrative.
2	Point-of-view/Close-up	The close-up of the match and board used allows the audience to see it in detail and have hints and foreshadowing as to the narrative. Also, it being from their point-of-view as to the realism and makes it feel as if the audience are in their shoes.
3	Extreme close-up	Having the extreme close-up of part of their face still conceals the identity of the character but also suggest that they may be the one in power due to the fact they finish the scene/blow out the candle. This leaves the audience with enigmas and wonder.
4	Blank/N/A	We have left this shot blank/black to add tension and mystery straight from the start of the opening sequence. We felt this leaves the audience question what is going to happen further.
5	Long shot	The long shot allows the audience to see the surroundings and establish what the setting is. In addition, this also allows them to view the other character fully, without showing the face.
6	Over-the-shoulder	The over-the-shoulder adds realism, the feeling of being watched and as if they are the antagonist at that moment in time.
7	Long shot	The long shot allows the audience to see the surroundings and establish what the setting is. They can also see what the girl is doing and her actions clearly and fully.
8	Long shot	The long shot allows the audience to see the surroundings and establish what the setting is.They can also see what the girl is doing and her actions clearly and fully.
9	Tracking shot	The tracking shot shows the pace and connotes the panic/rush. It also creates realism and tension/suspense.
10	Extreme close-up/close-up	The use of extreme close-ups/close-ups shows the key object in detail and creates questions about it and what may be happening.
11	Extreme close-up/close-up	The use of extreme close-ups/close-ups shows the key object in detail and creates questions about it and what may be happening.
12	Extreme close-up/close-up	The use of extreme close-ups/close-ups shows the key object in detail and creates questions about it and what may be happening.
13	Point-of-view/Over-the-shoulder	Again, the point-of-view/O-T-S adds to the realism and allows you to see things from the girls view and the choice she has to make.
14	Tracking shot	The tracking marks the pursuit and creates tension as to whether she will escape.
15	Close-up	The close-up of the shoes show that the antagonist is near and that she is in danger and creates a build-up.
16	Medium shot/Long shot	This shows the antagonists views and allows you to see the subjects, the environment and how they interact within it.
17	Long shot	The long shot shows the girl running and see her whole movement and actions. This also allows the ribbon to be followed.
18	Tracking shot	This allows you to see the antagonist is not visible, creating the idea she must be safe.
19	Point-of-view/Cantered angled	The angle connotes the chaos and disorientation of what is happening and for the character. It also shows their point-of-view.
20	Mid shot/Close-up	This connotes the eerie and odd character personality. It also shows clearly what is being picked up.
21	Tracking shot/Long shot	This shows the protagonist fully and in detail.  It allows you to see her struggle and question is this holds her back.
22	Mid shot	This allows the audience to see the protagonist fully and clearly and watch how she reacts and acts.
23	Over-the-shoulder	This makes it seem as if the audience are from the antagonists view and could cause a jump scare by the sudden appearance of the antagonist.
24	Close-up	The close-up shows the girls emotions and expression as she is caught and shows it in detail.
25	Blank/N/A	We have left this shot blank/black to add tension and mystery. We felt this leaves the audience questioning what is going to happen further.
26	Mid-shot	The mid shot shows the character and the poster and gives a clue as to who this current character is.
27	Close-up	This close-up allows the audience to read the poster and see it in more detail.
28	Close-up	This movement builds tension and ideas about what could happen further. It also shows the action carried out by the character and emphasises the key object being discarded.
29	Close-up/At slight angle	This will allow the movement of the camera to be swift and help with the next transition.
30	Close-up/Arc shot	Again, this allows the audience to see in more detail the object and will allow with the transition to the next frame to be smooth.
31	Title	This will be a shot of the title. It will transition in from the last shot to keep continuity and act as a slight graphic match from the poster title to our film title.

 

 

 

Risk Assessment

Type of hazard	Description	Likelihood 1-5	Severity of risk  1-5	Actions to be taken	Who	Where	How to avoid
Trip	Filming outside could mean anyone could fall and cause harm to their body e.g. cuts or bruising.	3	2	Clean out any cuts and apply plasters and ice to any bruising. If the trip is serious and you suspect a major injury call for medical assistance	Cast and crew	Any filming location	Be cautious when filming and make sure that the filming location is clear and nothing is left on the floor
Electrical equipment	If weather conditions are bad electrical equipment could get damaged. Also, if any equipment is dropped it could cause bruising.	2	3	If electrical equipment is severally damaged do not touch to avoid further damage. If dropped on someone apply ice if causing bruising	Cast and crew	Any filming location	Keep all electrical equipment safe and paced away if not being used.
cars	When filming near roads you must be careful no one is close to the roads as they may get injured by cars. This could cause fractures, bruising cuts and broken bones.	2	5	If the injury seems serious do not attempt to move to person injured and call for medical assistance.	Cast and crew	When filming near roads	Try to avoid filming near roads and if you need to film near a road make sure it is safe and clear.
Wet grass/ pavements	If the weather conditions are not good then surfaces could become slippery and people may trip.	Wet weather conditions:4   Clear weather conditions:1	3	Take caution when walking/ filming on any wet surfaces. If anyone does become injured follow the tip emergency action.	Cast and crew	Any wet surfaces	Wear sensible footwear and avoid slippery areas
Tree roots/ low branches	When filming in woods roots may cause a trip hazard. Low branches may also harm people as they may scratch them or if at eye level cause eye injuries.	4	3	If someone falls follow the trip emergency action. If low branches scratch someone clean out any cuts and if they have caused any damage to eyes wash the eye out and if vision is damaged see a doctor.	Cast and crew	Any forest areas	Be careful when walking in woodland areas, and watch when walking in woodland area.
Bags and props	If any bags or props are left on the floor they may cause someone to fall.	3	3	Follow emergency action for trip hazard if people have tripped over either bags or props. If props have been damaged make sure that they are still safe to use.	Cast and crew	Any filming location	Keep all bags and props in safe places and not on the floor.

Location Scouting

 •We chose to use a local wood. This being local makes it easy to get to and not mean we need fees to get there or travel long distances and it is easier to organise. We also felt a wood reflected the atmosphere are our thriller through the way it was isolated and a desolate place. It will help to increase the sense of insecurity as well and will create panic within the audience because they are far away from any type of safety. Woods are also very vast and would therefore strengthen the idea of the girl becoming lost because of this, panicked and in danger. Woods are also places of uncertainty and often given the impression of what is inside and that you never really know what you may find or come across aside from the stalker. There's also a lot of hazards within the woods that could injure the girl or get her caught up and increase the chances of getting caught.

 

 Garage

•The start of our thriller will involve a dark room because low key lighting is a key convention of thrillers. We decided a garage would be the best place as it is dark and typically has various objects such as tools which connote danger and the idea of it being a man’s area/space and this is where our antagonist will be introduced. It twists the idea of an ordinary, realistic space being somewhere that could hold and create terror. We also will have access to a lot of props within the garage and can create a sense of danger or worry by showing a lot of sharp and deadly objects. A garage would also be easily accessible and easy to organise.