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Storyboard for in the shadows

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  1st scene - Birds eye shot with Sarah in bed 2nd scene - close up shot of alarm ringing 3rd scene and 4th scene - wide shots of Sarah 5th scene - medium long shot of sarah 6th- wide shot All shots in this board taken at a medium wide angle except birds eye shot on 11th scene * sarah goes over to the door suspense builds as she opens it when the door opens no one appears she looks out the hallway and then closes the door sarah goes back to kitchen *sarah plates eggs sarah looks out into streets sarahs phone rings a friend ask to hang out She glances at door on way out and grabs keys before leaving *Sarah makes her way down to the elevator where she is shot entering and leaving she turns corner entering garage close up shot in portrait mode with abductor in back Sarah enters car and starts driving *Sarah changes radio sarah drives with car tailing her even after a right turn after she misses it the first time sarah makes it too gas station Sarah exits car Sarah enters gas station Sarah

short film planning blog

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Intro   H ey blog! I am back and better for 2024 with my group of peers. First off, our schedule is an upcoming conflict. All three members of my group have extremely tight schedules. Sarah has volleyball games, practice, and a job. I am captain of our schools wrestling team and I have tournaments every week. Brayden work at least 3 days a week and play soccer regularly. So you can see we are a pretty busy group.   Schedule   Nevertheless, we have started to put together a schedule for filming. Due to the amount of conjunction in our schedule, we have decided to film on two weekends in February. We are going to film 2 parts of our film. totaling 4 days of dedicated film days. The film will be shot in a total of 3 locations. The location of our film will be in a home and a parking garage as well as a local gas station.   Participates   Sarah and Brayden will be the main actors in our film. I am in charge of filming and editing.    Although there are scene where it may appear a

Short film/genre research: lights out

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  Common Sound in the Thriller Genre: "Lights Out" implements  a common thriller sound strategy by making use of  intense and minimalist soundtracks. The film  uses silence as a tool to build tension and then shocks the audience with sudden and impactful sounds. The sound design plays a crucial role in creating a suspenseful atmosphere . This effect keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.   Common Mis-En- Scene  in the Thriller Genre:   Lighting: The film heavily relies on lighting to enhance the suspense. It cleverly uses low-key lighting, playing with shadows and darkness to create a sense of unease. The contrast between light and dark is a pivotal element in amplifying the thriller atmosphere.   Set Design: The setting is confined, predominantly taking place in a house. The filmmakers utilize everyday locations, turning them into ominous spaces to intensify the psychological impact on the audience . These locations are extremely accessible for my group and