Coursework: Pre-production - Mise-en-scene
Costume and Props:
In terms of costume, Mabel and Kai will be wearing typical modern teen outfits, which connects with the modern day demographic and communicates that this film is aimed at teenagers as they can relate with the characters. In certain scenes, there will be a costume change when the villain (Kai) is revealed and thus he will be dressed in all black to connote a sense of evil and danger. Thus the audiences will be able to decode the meanings from the type of costume each character is wearing. In terms of props, a black mask will be used to conceal the identity of the villain from the main protagonist to create a sense of enigma and build up tension.
Lighting and Make-up:
In terms of lighting, i will apply low key lighting to enhance shadows within particular scenes in order to create the chiaroscuro effect. For example, scenes where jump scares are portrayed i would use the shadows to build up suspense. Furthermore, high key lighting will also be utilised when applying realism also to convey the time of day, e.g in the morning with shots of sunlight. I will also use the windows to create more of a realistic effect such as the sunlight from the blinds reflecting onto the characters faces. Streetlights will be applied within my second location which is a dark alleyway to make the setting seem believable and conform to typical horror conventions. In terms of make-up, i will apply different types of looks with make-up reflecting the characters moods and depending on whats occurring within the scene.
Actors
The first thing you need to plan is your cast - who will be in your production and which characters will they play? Try and cast people who are reasonably similar to the character they are playing (both in age and personality). Next, plan their placement and movement in key scenes in your trailer. Do you want them to appear trapped in a claustrophobic close-up? Or isolated as a tiny person in a wide shot?
Setting
My first location will be the restaurant which will be displayed at the beginning , it will be a typical restaurant that Mabel and Kai (main characters ) usually go to eat at. This is because I want the setting to be neutral and tranquil as these types of settings are what is usually perceived at the beginning of horrors. My second location will be a typical dark alleyway which will have numerous action scenes conveyed within the horror of Mabel running away in fear. This is due to the fact that alleyways are a typical horror convention due to the fact that they are isolated and intimidating. My last location is an abandoned house which is where Mabel and Kai will be staying at for their weekend trip.
In terms of costume, Mabel and Kai will be wearing typical modern teen outfits, which connects with the modern day demographic and communicates that this film is aimed at teenagers as they can relate with the characters. In certain scenes, there will be a costume change when the villain (Kai) is revealed and thus he will be dressed in all black to connote a sense of evil and danger. Thus the audiences will be able to decode the meanings from the type of costume each character is wearing. In terms of props, a black mask will be used to conceal the identity of the villain from the main protagonist to create a sense of enigma and build up tension.
Lighting and Make-up:
In terms of lighting, i will apply low key lighting to enhance shadows within particular scenes in order to create the chiaroscuro effect. For example, scenes where jump scares are portrayed i would use the shadows to build up suspense. Furthermore, high key lighting will also be utilised when applying realism also to convey the time of day, e.g in the morning with shots of sunlight. I will also use the windows to create more of a realistic effect such as the sunlight from the blinds reflecting onto the characters faces. Streetlights will be applied within my second location which is a dark alleyway to make the setting seem believable and conform to typical horror conventions. In terms of make-up, i will apply different types of looks with make-up reflecting the characters moods and depending on whats occurring within the scene.
Actors
The first thing you need to plan is your cast - who will be in your production and which characters will they play? Try and cast people who are reasonably similar to the character they are playing (both in age and personality). Next, plan their placement and movement in key scenes in your trailer. Do you want them to appear trapped in a claustrophobic close-up? Or isolated as a tiny person in a wide shot?
Setting
My first location will be the restaurant which will be displayed at the beginning , it will be a typical restaurant that Mabel and Kai (main characters ) usually go to eat at. This is because I want the setting to be neutral and tranquil as these types of settings are what is usually perceived at the beginning of horrors. My second location will be a typical dark alleyway which will have numerous action scenes conveyed within the horror of Mabel running away in fear. This is due to the fact that alleyways are a typical horror convention due to the fact that they are isolated and intimidating. My last location is an abandoned house which is where Mabel and Kai will be staying at for their weekend trip.
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