Re-shoot session.

Yesterday was my first and hopefully last re-shooting session. I filmed at the same place despite some minor changes to the scenery, but hardly noticeable for my needs. I also got some new shots involving an old war bunker and a used camp site which was left. The camp site was apart of my original plan but due to limited props I couldn't make it happen, so this was a very nice surprise.

I re-shot several scenes, such as Aaron up the tree which was satisfactory last time but had to do due to time limits. Furthermore, I re-shot the hug between Hannah and Ricky, adding a pan as Hannah goes to him for the hug to make the shot more effect which couldn't have been achived with a stationery shot which was what I used last time.

Overall I think this filming session was successful, getting several new shots and improved shots which will hopefully improve the quality of my Film Trailer.

Film Trailer - First Edit

Filming Session

Today me and my cast members went to Anlaby House in the wooded area and did my filming. Overall, I believe it went well. I got most of the shots which I needed to get following my shooting script, as well as some improvised shots. Furthermore, while out filming I had the idea to make it so you can only ever see the antagonist's feet. The antagonist wears black Doc Martin boots, so that is appropriate for a horror film.

My cast members were easy to work with, and helped me improve and come up with new ideas, and were all willing to do as they where told. Overall, a successful filming session, but with some shots and scenes still needed to be shot on another day.

Cast List

This is Hannah Blowers. She is one of the protagonists in my film trailer. As a part of the narrative she is in a relationship with one of the other protagonists. She is wearing her boyfriends jacket as a symbol of their relationship and is also wearing a scarf to represent what season it is. The type of dress also helps resemble youth, as the trailer is for a teen horror movie.

This is Adam Blaza, he is another one of the other protagonists in my film trailer. Again, wearing casuall clothing representing youth.

This is Aaron Hill, the third protagonist in my film trailer. Again, representing youth with his clothing.

This is Ricky Boreham, the fourth protagonist. He adds to the narrative by having a romantic relationship with Hannah.

This is Chantelle Foster, the only antagonist within my trailer. You only ever see her feet, in which she is wearing Doc Martin boots. This helps add mystery to my film trailer, as well as keeping the horror side of my trailer alive. I chose to have a female antagonist as that breaks the normal conventions of a horror trailer, and would attract maybe a different kind of audience.

Change of Font

Due to difficulties downloading the font which I chose, I have had to scrap the ideas I have had with the font i wanted to use and had to make use of one of the fonts already on Adobie Premier Pro, which I believe is a suitable substitute. (font coming soon)

Location

My whole film trailer is going to be shot in a forest area, which is a common location for horror films. The place I have chosen to do my shooting is Anlaby House as parts of the area is quiet dense with trees, making it a perfect place to be shot. The area it's self around this time of year (Winter/Autumn) with all the dead leaves, leafless trees with branches letting through little light, creating a great atmosphere for my film trailer.

Film Magazine Title Ideas

1. Action! 2
2. Acting Up 5
3. The Reel 2
4. Wrap Magazine 1
5. Guild 0
6. FWM (Film Watcher's Magazine) 0
7. The Lights 0

Out of these 7 Ideas I asked 10 different people which title they liked the best. Next to the name of the magazine is the number of votes they got. There was no real planning as to which people I asked.

Overall, the most popular choice was option 2, "Acting Up" which will now be the name of my film magazine.