Music- Final Choice

During the editing process we also found the music that we are going to use to go over he top of our film. One of the problems we had with finding music was that it was either too dark and gothic or it's too sad sounding or fairytale like. The music we have now is an orchestral piece, using mostly string instruments which adds to the codes and conventions of thrillers- so worked very well. However begins with a single piano to create atmosphere and an eerie feeling.

To obtain the music off of youtube; we had to message the composer of the piece. This was crucial as we had to get permission because of  copyright issues.

Editing Our Film

We have began to edit the film we have done so far- we used a setting of a decrepit church background to add to the Mise en scene. It also goes with the codes and conventions of a gothic thriller.  Our actor wore a top hat and a black suit jacket to create a sense of mystery about his character which is needed to keep to the plot unambiguous and rather obvious to the audience. To edit this we used iMovie as we already had some previous experience with the software and knew how to use it.

We had changed the saturation of the images to back them black and white to make the film look more authentic as it was set back when coloured film would not have been possible.

We also in some parts had changed the pace to slow down the rate of movement. This added to the tension and increased the level of atmosphere. the audience would be anticipating something bad to happen.

Character Profile #1

Stalker

Name: John Whitlock
Age: 35


Physical Appearance-

• Tall, well built.

• Wears black

• Looks intimidating, and 'creepy'

• Wears suit, and seems respectable 

Role-

This is the main character in the film. He is a mysterious character who has an infatuation with a pretty women he sees. In the opening it shows a piece of paper with women's face on it, suggesting he has either killed or done something to each of these women.

Notes:
-Dont see much of his face
-Mysterious character

Character Profile #2

Victim-

Name: Elizabeth

Age: 20-ish

 

Physical Appearance:

- Dark hair, tied up

-  Pretty, sweet seeming

- Petite frame

- Wealthy, but not vindictive

- Unlike Lady Penelope

Role-

Elizabeth is the victim in the opening. She is the main female character and also the target of John. 

Notes:

• Dark green dress, long and pretty.
• The centre of attention, although not aware of this.
• Naïve, and innocent
• Recieves alot of male attention, and jealous attention from other females there.

Character Profile #3

Lady-

Name: Lady Penelope

Age: 26

Physical Appearance:

- Dark hair, worn up.

- Not particularly attractive, but her upper class background is blatant.

-Seems quite a bit older than 'Maggie'

-Plump, and pompous

Role-

This woman is the accomplice of the main character John. In the opening she gives John a look and a nod of her head across the room at the party towards John to indicate that Elizabeth is his next victim.

Notes:

• She has a really over the top costume, big dress, typical of the victorian era.

• Pearls around neck to show off her obvious wealthy background.

• Hair piled on top of her head.

Character Profile #4

Servant-

Name: Maggie
Age: 24

Physical Appearance:

- Blonde, long hair
-Blue eyes
-Attractive, innocent looking

Role-

Used for mise en scene mostly but is seen moving in background catering to guests. Has an altercation with John.

Notes:

• Carrying a silver tray for guest
• Costume- white shirt backwards, black skirt, pinafore, black shoes and tights, hair tied back. Simple makeup.