Experiment - Handheld CU on Face.

This is a little experiment we did of Carla running along holding the camera in front of her face whilst she is running along.


This created a disorientated effect and makes the viewer feel uneasy, it also creates a lot of panic as the scenery is flashing by unfocused. As it is a close up we can also see all the emotions on her face - she will be very scared and very worried.


We are going to use this in our final piece with Carla running away from the antagonist.


Here is the example:

Jogger Costume and Props

This is the costume that I will wear as the jogger. The costume is obviously quite a vital part, because if the character was jogging in a dress a different view would be perceived. A running top, long shorts and trainers fit the characters role of a stereotypical jogger. Mise en scene is very important for allowing the audience to gain understanding of what is happening, and for it all to be set out right, because otherwise the audience may not feel secure in knowing what is taking place. The colour of the running top is pink, and this is stereo-typically shown as a girls colour. The fact that she is innocent and has just stumbled upon this suspicious looking man, the colour pink could show her as very vulnerable and girly such as the 'damsel in distress'.

As for makeup, the jogger wouldn't be wearing very much as it wouldn't be appropriate during exercise. It will be minimalistic, such as a bit of mascara and foundation just to again reinforce the believe-ability in the character. By just wearing this small amount of makeup, it again suggests her girly character, which could be seen as very vulnerable and innocent, yet without being over the top.

 The prop my character will be using as she is jogging is an iPod, this is because a lot of people like to run with music. It helps to create a more believable character and shows that every little thought towards props has been put in.

This is the mobile phone that will be used for when her phone goes off. She would of had it with her whilst running because she is jogging through a deserted woods on her own.

Script

Script

For our opening we want to try and create the most chilling opening we can and so therefore, we want to have barely any dialogue. We thought this would create the best atmosphere and keep the audience in suspense, wanting to know what is going on.
Instead of dialogue we will use tension filled music that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat and lots of foley sounds.
The music will be non-diegetic but the foley sound effects will be diegetic, as the characters would hear these noises. For example during the first shot when 'Missing' articles are being cut out, the diegetic noise of the scissors can be recorded seperately to make it clearer, and also for example when the jogger is running through the woods, the diegetic noise of the footsteps on the woodland ground, can be re-recorded on top of the onscreen action or taken from garageband, to make it more realistic. Also we are going to have the runner listening to music through headphones which will isolate her and build up tension, therefore we will add the music at a later stage.
However there will be one word both characters say simultaneously when they see each other which will be when the mobile is ringing. This will be the only dialogue as such to be used, but panting and screaming will also be heard.


"Shit" said by both characters together.