Camera work and framing.
Holding a shot steady is not as simple as you might think and mostly you should be using a tripod unless a hand-held realist/documentary effect is required. Most of your shots should be filmed. As you are working in the medium of film, select a widescreen framing if you can and remember that film uses fewer close-ups than TV. You can select long shots, extreme long shots, mid-shots, close-ups and extreme close-ups used sparingly.
Nicole Lewis.
Nicole Lewis.
how to move the camera:
How to Stab Someone:
blood making:
Mise en scene.
Mise en scene is all about atmosphere and continuity. It is the most difficult element of production to get right, but probably the one that reaps the greatest rewards for those that do. You have to carefully choose costume, lighting, locations and props to create the kind of feel and verisimilitude.
Nicole Lewis.
WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN FILMING:
Have no story behind it.
Don't look at the camera whilst filming. (Makes shot unrealistic)
Shots not framed well.
Shots not clear enough.
Shots too long (audience will loose interest.)
Titles not timed (must be timed)
Not enough speech.
Not enough tension created.
Have no originality.
Don't use to much effect. (makes final piece look unrealistic)
Don't look at the camera whilst filming. (Makes shot unrealistic)
Shots not framed well.
Shots not clear enough.
Shots too long (audience will loose interest.)
Titles not timed (must be timed)
Not enough speech.
Not enough tension created.
Have no originality.
Don't use to much effect. (makes final piece look unrealistic)
Maisie Mackenzie.
WHAT TO DO WHEN FILMING:
Use a tripod when filming, will stop shaky filming.
Keep the non-diegetic sounds to a suitable volume.
Make sure the place you choose to film fits with your horror.
When killing increase the volume of your non-diegetic sound.
Make sure the story line you choose is believable.
Make sure the story line will be understood by the audience.
Shots must be clear and well framed.
Titles must be timed!
Maisie
Keep the non-diegetic sounds to a suitable volume.
Make sure the place you choose to film fits with your horror.
When killing increase the volume of your non-diegetic sound.
Make sure the story line you choose is believable.
Make sure the story line will be understood by the audience.
Shots must be clear and well framed.
Titles must be timed!
Maisie