Filming Sign

On Monday 16th February we was able to film our Thriller in the Secret Nuclear Bunker in Kelvedon Hatch. The people who work at the bunker put a sign up for us, showing the public that we will be filming within the bunker.

Thriller/Filming Location

When creating our Thriller opening, we will only be filming in one location. The location for our thriller is in the Secert Nuclear Bunker, in Kevledon Hatch, which is shown below from an aerial shot. We are going to be filming all day on Monday 16th February.

Focus Group Questions

Questionnaires

We went round asking people of different ages and different demographic groups to fill out a questionnaire which we will analyse to influence our planning.

Music Ideas

Here are some potential music ideas for our thriller movie.We will make our final decision on music once we have filmed to allow us to see what music goes with our final piece.

Focus Groups.

Focus Groups

ZombieLand - Title Sequence

Catch me if you can - Title Sequence

The film I have analysed is 'Catch Me If You Can' its title sequence is an example of 'Discrete Editing'.

Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs

Godzilla - Title Sequence

The title sequence i have analysed is from the film Godzilla, it is an example of 'Narrative Openings'.

Title Sequences.

Social Media Updates

We have tweeted our teaser poster to allow followers to see and to update them on our progress.

Se7en Title Sequence

The title sequence I have analysed is an example of a  'Discrete' title sequence. This is from the film 'Se7en'.

Subterranean Plot

Hello, we are RJJP Productions and our film name is Subterranean. In our film we have three key characters. One is a character, who was luckily under shelter during the attack, and then stumbles upon this extraordinary ’bungalow’. Our other two key characters are people who were already in the bunker. They are scared but cautious of the person intruding.

Textual Analysis of The Purge

Social Media 2

We have created a facebook page under the name 'RJJP productions media groups' to be able to gain publicity and to post questions and hopefully get advice from people with experience. We also have this page to be able post updates about filming, blogging ect.

Teaser Posters and feedback

Film Poster Influences

One influence I had when designing my poster was for the film 'Monsters'. This is because on this film poster it shows people in gas masks walking away from what appears to be an explosion.This is similar to the plot of our thriller. This fits the codes and conventions of our thriller and thrillers in general. This is because it creates suspense and tension as to what has happened and why these people have survived. The tagline 'Now, its our turn to adapt' also helps to create tension because the viewer of this poster will be wondering why they are all of a sudden being forced to adapt as this line suggests they are one of the last to. This poster for the thriller 'Monsters' is designed to get people questioning it, thus encouraging them to want to go and see it. This is the purpose behind these posters and this is why we have created our teaser poster/s to gain an interested audience who will go and see it when it is released.

Newspaper Article

Settings and Locations. (Please insert earphones for the full effect).

Here is where we will be filming our upcoming thriller opening. This location fits the codes and conventions because it is a deserted location. This fits the codes and conventions of a thriller because it introduces and element of fear and supsense as the viewer wonders as to why its abandoned. It also creates suspense and tension because the viewer is constantly expecting someone to appear. The settings inside the bunker help to fit the codes and conventions of a thriller. This is because it is dark and eerie with an aspect of confusion. This helps to fit the codes and conventions of a thriller because the shadows create suspence as the viewer does not know if there is someone/something hiding there. The location also fits the codes and conventions of a thriller because the bunker would be used if there was a nuclear attack. This fits the codes and conventions of a thriller because stereotypically in a thriller movie something devestating has happened to spark the hero to save the day. The setting also fits the codes and conventions of a thriller because there are lots of unknown objects scattered around. For example, the coffins. This fits the codes and conventions of a thriller because it creates a sense of suspense and tension because the viewer will be wondering why these items are here. This will create suspense and tension as the viewer will want to know if they are in use and if so why, for example, if the coffin is used, waiting to be used? Sorry about the logo, we couldn't afford to upgrade to pro.

Poster Ideas

Mind Map created by jess_rawlinson with ExamTime

Possible Props

Story Board

Thriller Questionnaire

Create your own online surveys with SmartSurvey.

BBFC Research

Mood Board 2

Textual Analysis- Warm Bodies

Warm Bodies Clip

This is the clip I am going to analyse. It is from a popular film called 'Warm Bodies' and this is the first four minutes of it.

Cape Fear Thriller Introduction

Psychographics

Demographics

Mood Board 1

Securing Our Filming Venue.

We are filming our thriller at the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker. To secure this venue we emailed the owner, Michael Parish, who agreed to let us film.

Social Media

We have created a Twitter page to be able to post updates whilst filming and planning and also to be able to seek advice if needed.

Mr Sheriff's Advice

Codes and Conventions of a Thriller

Textual Analysis - Woman In Black

Year 13 Advice

Prelim Storyboard

This is our storyboard of our Prelim.





Pre-Production, Production & Post-Production

Preliminary Task

This is our final edited Prelim, which shows the following;

• Match on Action
• 180-degree Rule
• Shot/Reverse Shot

Codes & Conventions Of A Thriller.

Introduction

We are RJJP Productions, a small independent film production company who will be making a short introduction to a thriller movie filmed at the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker.
From this we are hoping to learn how to be able to film and edit clips to create an effective movie opening. This is beneficial as it will teach us to be able to motivate ourselves and to work as a team.