Construction 4- Camera shots and lighting

After filming the first storyline of the opening sequence we decided to keep some shots in the other storyline however, they needed to be re-shot as they were either out of focus or not steady. We had to record the tracking shot in the opening sequence twice as the first time it was too shaky and affected the sequence.

Additionally, the lighting in most of the shots wasn't right as it was either too dark or too light. We filmed the sequence in the day instead of night because it was easier to get everyone together and it allowed us to have more time to film.

We needed to include more close ups and use a wider range of shots to attract the audience and make them want to continue watching the sequence as it makes the sequence more interesting and keeps it flowing.

Construction 3- Changing titles

A piece of feedback we got was to change the font of our titles and to change the colour of our titles. The top font was the original font we used because we thought it would define our genre but instead it showed the different type of horror such as a monster type horror where as ours is a slasher with a serial killer. We then changed our titles to the second font as it was bold and simple which highlights the type of horror film we were making.

Construction 1- Filming again

After filming the first storyline over 4 hours, we decided to change the storyline of our opening sequence and shoot again. This was because our first opening sequence didn't fit our genre and most of the shots were shaky, the lighting wasn't right and it didn't include twist or jump scares what is needed in a horror.

We decided to get rid of the original storyline and opening sequence, and change the entire storyline making sure it included jump scares and different shots and also include editing to make to film fit the horror genre.

The filming of the second storyline took just under 3 hours and included more jumps cares and twists to suit our genre more and make the audience understand the storyline and our genre.

Sandman Studios Ident

Sandman Studios Final Ident

For our opening sequence we decided to use the ' Sandman Studios' Ident as it related more to our genre of film and our target audience. It consists of a sandman like character rising from the ground and then filling the glass letters with sand to highlight the word 'Sandman', the studios is also in a gold coloured font to relate to the colour of the sand.

Question 7 - Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

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Question 6 - What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

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Question 5 - How did you attract/address the audience?

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