Planning: Editing Planning Ms Begum

Planning: Editing Planning

Editing is important in films because it helps define every transition made in a film. Depending on which one you can use it to create a joyful or a scary scene that would end up getting some sort of reaction from the audience. I believe it is important to think about the editing, especially in thriller films because without clear editing sometimes the plot of the film can get lost and then the audience end up losing interest in the film and then you don’t create the reaction you want from the audience.

Some of the conventional uses of editing in thrillers are:

• Slow paced editing

Slow pace editing is when clips are put together at a slower pace and this is to create suspense. Slow pace editing is used so the audience can follow the plot of the thriller but it is also used to signal that something is going to happen

• Fast paced editing

Fast pace editing is when clips are put together at a fast pace and this is to create tension and thrill. Fast pace editing usually comes after a scene of slow pace editing to emphasize the fact that something bad has happened and the character is in trouble

• Montage

A montage is the speed of editing, where shots are quickly juxtaposed together to create excitement The process or technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous scene showing the character’s movement or action.

The editing I plan to use in my thriller consists of the following:

1. Slow paced editing will be used when the antagonist is approaching the protagonist. I have chosen to use this because of using slow pace editing it builds up tension within the scene and because of that it gains a response from the audience. This is conventional to the thriller genre because wit slow pace editing it shows every frame clearly as the tension builds up giving the audience something to react to.

2. Reaction shot will be used when the victim is grabbed by the antagonist. I have chosen to use this because the tension that was built up to that very scene will be released and we would expect to get a reaction from the audience. This is conventional to a thriller genre because a reaction shot is always used to show how someone will react to a certain situation they are in.

3. 180rule will be used when the antagonist is having dinner with the (now murdered) victim. I have chosen to use this because the two of them are at the dinner table and using the 180rule would be best to show this happening. This is conventional to a thriller genre because it allows you to show either a conversation or two people sitting opposite each other to its fullest effect.

4. Fast pace editing will be used when the antagonist is attacking the victim. I have chosen to use this because it shows how frantic the scene is and it emphasises the situation shows the victim struggling to get free and to show that her efforts to escape are useless. This is conventional to a thriller genre because when the victim comes into contact with the antagonist there is always a struggle to get free from the victim.

5. Straight cut will be used throughout the thriller opening. I have chosen to use this because this way the audience is able to follow the plot of the story and that way they don’t get too confused. This is conventional to a thriller because the audience needs to follow some sort of plot. If they don’t they end up losing interest in the film.

Planning: Sound in my thriller Ms Begum

Planning: Sound in my thriller

Sound Planning

Sound is important in films because it is a micro element that provides atmosphere within a scene, and can cause a desired audience response. I believe it is important to think about the sound, especially in thriller films because it can help to build tension within the film, and provide the audience with an understanding of what is going on in the scene, or what to expect.

Some of the conventional uses of sound in thrillers are:

·         Non-diegetic soundtracks: these are used to help create and build tension and suspense within that scene. For example in jaws non-diegetic sound is used to tell the audience that something bad is going to happen and that the shark is getting closer.

·         Diegetic sound: they are used to make the audience be able to follow the plot but they can also have the same effect as non-diegetic sounds. For example someone running through a forest could build tension because it signifies the antagonist chasing her

·         Off-screen sound: again used create tension maybe more so than diegetic sound as you don’t know what is happening and where the sound is coming from. For example someone could be banging on the walls in a completely different room to where you are.

The sound I plan to use in my thriller consists of the following:

1. Non- diegetic sound will be used when the victim comes into contact with the antagonist. I have chosen to use this because in the audiences mind it can create a lot of different scenarios. The victim could get away or in our case she gets killed. This is conventional to the thriller genre because when the antagonist comes into contact with the victim, it always gets a reaction from the audience, especially when a soundtrack is added to create more tension.

2. Diegetic sound will be used when the protagonist is screaming after the protagonist has her.   I have chosen to use this because it makes the audience feel terrified for the character safety. This is conventional to the thriller genre because it is typical for the protagonist to scream when she is in danger.

3. Off-screen sound will be used when the protagonist screams when she sees the knife. I have chosen to use this because it’s very effective of when the protagonist screams because she knows that her life is in danger and it gets the audience to react in a scared way too. This is conventional to the thriller genre because a protagonist screaming is something the audience expects to see in a thriller film to add that extra intensity to the scene.

4. On-screen sound will be used when the victims friends leave the house and closes the front door. I have chosen to use this because it helps to slowly build up the tension of the scene. This is conventional to the thriller genre because as soon as the victim’s friend leaves it gains a reaction from the audience because they know that at that point it signals danger.

5. Non-Diegetic sound will be used throughout the whole sequence to set the mood of the scene. I have chosen to use this because it sets the mood of the scene and if chosen correctly can really complement the film. This is conventional to the thriller genre because all trailers have non-diegetic sound to help portray their film.

6. Diegetic sound will be used when the antagonist is dropping his bag full of equipment down on the table to show what kind of a person he is and he is cleaning the evidence. I have chosen to use this because it tells the audience that in any scene that if they see him then they know trouble is brewing. This is conventional to the thriller genre because every murderer has a way of murdering their victims. This scene shows that he likes to use tools.

7. On-Screen sound will be used when the tap is running in the sink I have chosen to use this because it will symbolise the time the victim has and the sink filling up is to show that her time is running out.  This is conventional to the thriller genre because it shouldn’t be as clear for the audience to understand which keeps them intrigued in the film.

Planning: Cinematography Planning Miss Begum

Planning: Cinematography Planning

Cinematography is important in films because each shot is used to tell a part of a story. Each shot can define how a character is feeling, what a character is doing and how the storyline is going to progress. I believe it is important to think about the cinematography, especially in thriller films because if used effectively, cinematography can build up the tension and suspense to keep the audience on their toes, keep them engaged with the storyline. Without good use of cinematography the audience can’t get into the story and it loses emotion felt by the character.

Some of the conventional uses of cinematography in thrillers are:

·         Close ups. Usually used to show a character emotion so the audience gets close and personal with the character. For example if the character was in distress a close up would be used on her face to show that emotion and therefor the audience would feel sympathetic for her.

·         Low angles. This shot is used mainly used to show how dominant one character is compared to another, to demonstrate ones superiority in a certain predicament. For example If a kid was being bullied at school, the low angle shot would be used to show how superior the bully is and the audiences reaction is that they would feel scared for the one being bullied

·         Point of view. This shot (used in first person games) is to show us as the audience to be in exactly in the same position as the character. We see what they see. It makes us feel that we are in the same situation as the character.

The cinematography I plan to use in my thriller consists of the following:

1. Close-up will be used when the antagonist has his victim and is stabbing her with the knife. I have chosen to use this because it shows emphasis on the iconography used in that scene which is the knife. Furthermore it makes the audience feel scared and sympathetic for the victim as it looks like she has no hope. This is conventional to the thriller genre because it is typical in a thriller film to see a close up on a symbolic object in this case the murder weapon the antagonist uses on the protagonist.

2. Panning shot will be used when the two friends walk into their house with their shopping bags. I have chosen to use this because it slowly builds up tension as it is almost irrelevant to the other scene and it keeps the audience guessing what is going to happen next. This is conventional to the thriller genre because in almost all thriller films there is an irrelevant scene where the protagonist is happy and it always leaves the audience intrigued and wanting more.

3.  High angle will be used when the antagonist is in contact with the victim. I have chosen to use this because this shot clearly shows the antagonist in power ready to use it on the protagonist. This is conventional to a thriller genre because it is key to show the villain in a dominant state to portray an antagonist that is able to scare the characters and the audience and the use of a high angle does that.

4.  Close up will be used on the sink and show the tap continuously running. I have chosen to use this because it keeps the audience guessing the plot and doesn’t give too much away. The tap is there to symbolise something. It’s the job of the audience to guess what it is. This is conventional to a thriller genre because in order to keep the audience intrigued in a film you got to keep them guessing. If it is predictable then the audience loses interest in the film.

5. Medium shot will be used when the antagonist and now murdered victim are at the table. I have chosen to use this because this scene in particular shows just how disturbed our antagonist is; having dinner with the protagonist he just killed. This is conventional to a thriller because it confuses the storyline asking questions from the audience which is what a thriller should do

6. Long shot will be used when the antagonist enters the protagonist’s house. I have chosen to use this to show the costume of the antagonist and show that he doesn’t look like your average villain. This is conventional to a thriller film as you usually can tell who the antagonist and protagonist is by looking at their costume but again this turns that concept on its head.

7. Close up will be used on the victims face when she is attacked. I have decided to use this because it can be really effective to see the terror in the victim’s eyes and through that the audience can feel remorse. This is conventional to a thriller genre because close ups are usually used to emphasis the situation and to get a reaction from the audience.