Horror Poster Analysis

Screenshots of our footage

In this slideshow, I have screenshotted the footage that we had taken for our trailer. We took a large variety of footage so that we could have loads to choose from. Some of these were our test shots. We received loads of feedback from teachers and students which helped us to decide which shots to use for our trailer. There were little things that we as a group didn't notice but the teachers did. For example, some of the shots were not shot straight on and had a bit of a slant. Also, there was one shot that had a tripod in the shot which we couldn't have used. Screenshotting our footage also helped us when using Premiere. Looking at the number of the clip e.g. (MVI_0039), helped us to identify which clips we needed in Premiere. We also used them in our trailer shotlist. Writing down the exact clips we wanted to use (including timings), and putting them in order on paper made it much easier to put it straight onto Premiere and make any necessary changes from there.

Progress pictures

Our group making decisions on the 'Paranormal Pictures' logo.

Our group in one of the locations deciding which video was best out of the shots we had taken.

As we had only began our filming, we were doing test shots and hadn't had all of our props yet. Here I tried to make fake blood by mixing ketchup and barbeque sauce as the ketchup was bright. It smelt so much but I got used to it! 

                             

We had a little helper with us (my little brother) who wanted to gain some experience in filming! He was our little runner for the night. 

The actors (Casey & Michael) in action!

We would always refer to our storyboard to make sure we were keeping everything the same/similar. We'd make a few changes e.g. shot choices.

It was a coincidence that my sisters room had a red theme already. We drew this in our storyboard and it works well with the connotations of horror (red- blood/danger).

Steps to creating a good trailer