Group Planning- Shot List

Horror Film Taken Shot List

Within the first shot of our horror movie taken, there are no particular shots that we have used, when the sequence begins, the first part the audience see is our production company name and logo (Unique Productions). The production company is on the screen from 00.00 until 0.07.

The first shot that we decided to use within our horror film was a close up shot. The close up shot is used as soon as the sequence begins, when one of the main characters within our film is pouring alcohol into the glass and then drinking it. Within this shot, the writers of the film come up on screen (written by Philip Gatward), moments after the first writers name is on screen the second writers name appears (written by David Maddy). To other roles within the film also come up on screen within this shot, director and filmed by Seb Hall and also the editor of the film (Dalian White). The only part of the body you can see of the character is from the chest down. Main concentration of this shot is the alcohol situation.  This shot lasts from 00.07 until 00.28.

The second shot is a panning shot of the graveyard, one of the main locations of our film is within this location. Towards the end of the panning on the graveyard, the shots end up on the character that was within the first shot. The character at this point is looking at a specific grave stone. On screen at the same time, starring Dalian White appears on screen. This panning does not last very long, the shot goes from 00.28 until 00.33.

The next shot that we used within our film was a long shot. The shot is used when the main character is walking down the alley by himself and is then approached by another character that appears to be trouble. The second character has hold of a weapon. This long shot lasts from 00.33 until 00.41.

The next type of shot that we used was a point of view (POV) shot of one of the main character, facing towards the second character swinging the back and hitting him, which then fades to the opening sequence. This shot is not used for too long, it last from 00.41 until 00.47.

The next we used was also a point of view (POV) shot of the main character within the film; the shot shows him waking up after being attacked within the title sequence. The shot shows the character within a blurred vision, at the same time starring over to someone sitting up against the table. This shot is used from 00.47 until 01.03.

For the next shot, we decided to use a midshot on both of the characters. The first character who was introduced in the title sequence is being held hostage, there is another character introduced in the opening sequence who is the doctor. The doctor at this point is approaching the victim. The shot is used from 01.03 until 01.08.

The next shot is a close up of the main character sitting in a chair tied up; the doctor in this shot pulls the tape away from the victim to then spat on by the main character. The doctor then slaps the main character. The shot lasts from 01.08 until 01.15.

The next shot we used was a panning shot of the medical equipment on the table. The panning is not used for very long; it lasts from 01.15 until 01.24.

The next shot we used is of a close up of the doctor opening up the draw pulling a gun out of it, the close up of the gun is the main focus of this shot. The shot is used from 01.24 until 01.27.

The next shot is a midshot of the doctor approaching the main character with the gun in hand. This shot is used from 01.27 until 01.32.

The next shot is a close up of the main character sitting in the chair; within this shot the doctor is threatening him with the gun (aiming it to his head). The gun is removed from the victims head shortly after. This shot is used from 01.32 until 01.42.

The next shot that we decided to use was a long shot of the doctor across the table putting gloves on. This shot only lasts from 01.42 until 01.47.

Towards the end of the opening sequence, we have used an extreme close up (ECU) of the doctor holding a piece of medical equipment (needle) in his hand. The shot is used from 01.47 until 01.49.

The last shot that we used to end our opening sequence was a midshot of the doctor of the doctor looking away from the camera, however facing towards the victim. This shot is used from 01.49 until 01.51.

The final part of the sequence is the title on screen which lasts from 01.51 until the finish of the video.

Updated Location Photos

The images that are below are pictures of the locations that we used within our horror film title/opening sequence.

Cemetery

As you can see from the image, one of the locations we used for our title and opening sequence was a cemetery. This cemetery location was used within our title sequence when the main character is focusing on a specific grave stone. This location is not used for to long throughout the title sequence, the film itself shows the audience a quick panning around the graveyard.

Alley

The alley is another location that we used throughout the making of our film which is located beside the cemetry. This location is also used in the title sequence, as the main character is leaving the graveyard area and is attacked by from behind by another character within the film, with a weapon. We decided to use this specific area for the attack on the main character because as you can see, the area looks very quiet/lonley.




6T2

6T2 is a classroom that is within our college (6th form area). The reason why we decided to use this classroom for our opening sequence location/setting is because the walls did not have any colour to them (white walls) which suited the abduction that took part throughout the opening sequence. This room was the only room that we used for our opening sequence.

Horror Title/opening sequence Storyboard

Title Sequence Storyboard

Opening Sequence Storyboard

Group Planning Of Horror Film (Taken)

Group Planning of Horror Film….Taken

Name of the Film: Taken

Production Company Name: Unique Productions

Certificate: 18

Plot of the Story:

The story is about a teenager that has lost one of his loved ones and decideds that drink is his only option, due to the affects of depression. The teenager decides to visit the grave of his loved one to show his respects, however, leaving the graveyard his is attacked and abducted by a stranger and taken to an abandoned house where all of his over victims torture takes place.

Setting:

·         Apartment

·         Graveyard/Cemetry

·         Abandoned House

Group Roles:

·         Written By: David Maddy and Philip Gatward

·         Directed By: Seb Hall

·         Filmed By: Seb Hall

·         Edited By: Dalian White
   

·         Victim:  Dalian White

·         Evil Doctor: Philip Gatward

·         Attacker: David Maddy

Props used:

·         White Apron (Prop 1)

·         String (Prop 2)

·         Tape (Prop 3)

·         Medical Equipment (Needles, Scissors, Rubber Gloves) (Prop 4)

·         Fake Blood (Prop 5)

·         Chair (Prop 6)

·         Drink (Vodka Bottle) (Prop 7)

·         Bat (Prop 8)

·         Briefcase (Prop 9)

·         Weapon (Gun) (Prop 10)

Editorial Script:

Black Screen, Fades into the Production Company Name (Younique) lasts 2 seconds. This then fades into the film’s title (Taken) which jumps across the screen then flashes all in time with the music.

Music Continues- Title screen fades into the opening. Close up of the alcohol on the table. First name appears on screen in a Bradley Hand ITC font (Written by Philip Gatward). Pours drink as the second name appears (Written by David Maddy).


Whilst pouring the drink the third name appears (Filmed and Directed by Seb Hall). Fourth name fades in (Edited by Dalian White). Same camera shot (Close Up).
Fades into the next shot, which is a Panning shot. Camera pans around the grave yard (First Scene Location), stops at Dalian (looking at a grave). When we see Dalian standing at the graveyard, the next name fades in (Starring Dalian White).

After this, there is then a fade which then goes into a Long Shot of Dalian (Main Character) walking down an alley at the side of the graveyard. Next name appears (Starring David Maddy), walks away With Prop 7.

David enters the same shot who is following Dalian, David is carrying prop 8 (Baseball Bat).

Camera cuts/changes to a mid shot of Dalian being followed, camera angle then changes to a P.O.V (Point of View) shot from Dalian’s view of David swinging the bat. Sound affect of the swinging and also the bat hitting Dalian.

There is then a cut to a black screen, which then fades into the next shot which is also a P.O.V (Point of View) of Dalian waking up after the attack, groaning. Also at this point, there are added affects of Dalian seeing two of things (double vision). During this time there are sound affects of the radio playing, (Sailors Windpipe).

Cuts to a shot of Dalian awaking taped up to prop 6 with props 2 & 3 and Philip walking over to him (Wearing prop 1). Well lighted. Tears prop 3 of Dalian’s face. Close up of Dalian spitting prop 5 towards Philip (Wearing prop 1).

Camera fades into a shot of Philip slapping Dalian. (Still cant see his face). As he is slapped Dalian spits prop 5 over the wall.

(Music Still Playing)

Panning shot over the desk. (Looking at props 2, 3, 4 and 9).

Sound of draw opening.

Camera switches to a high angle shot to see whats in the draw.

Philip pulls out prop 10. (Head out of shot)

Camera switches back to a long shot of Dalian taped to the chair. Philip walks over with prop 10 in hand. (Head out of Shot)

Camera switches to a close up of prop 10 being pointed at Dalian’s head.

Blood on the wall (In Shot). Blood visible on Dalian's head.

Camera cuts to a shot of the desk top and Philip putting the gloves on (Head out of shot)

(Music Still Playing)

Camera cuts to a close up of Philip using prop 4.

Camera then cuts to a mid shot of Philips back. (Can’t see his face). Laughter included so he seems to be enjoying it. Dalian is out of shot so that we can’t see what's happening to him.

Laughter fades out with the camera shot

Idependent Research (The Shining)

Title Name: The Shining 

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Setting:

The film The Shining is about a family that visit an isolated hotel during the winter as the father of the family as an interview for the position of a winter caretaker, with the aim of using the hotel's solitude to work on his writing. Not long being there, they find out that the hotel they will be staying at, has been built on top of a Indian Burial ground. During their stays at the hotel, they are trapped in by a snowstorm that had recently come their way and are told by the manager of the hotel that the last caretaker got cabin fever and killed himself and his family. Later on, an evil and spiritual presence which influences the father of the family to become violent, whichs sends him to try and kill his wife and son. While the violents are going on, his psychic son sees horrific forbodings from the past and the future, such as the ghosts that haunt the hotel within.

Cast:

• Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance
• Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance
• Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance
• Scatman Crothers as Dick Hallorann
• Barry Nelson as Stuart Ullman
• Philip Stone as Delbert Grady
• Joe Turkel as Lloyd the bartender
• Anne Jackson as Doctor
• Tony Burton as Larry Durkin
• Barry Dennen as Bill Watson
• Lisa and Louise Burns as the Grady girls

Props (Weapons)  

Axe
An axe is a weapon that many horror films have used over the years such as this film, The Shining. One part of this film where the axe is being used, is when he is smashing through the door to get to his wife. This prop is very effective as it shows us as the audience and also the women in the situation FEAR. The axe is also used in the hallway scene, were the young boy sees the two twins laying dead in the hallway, From this scene you can see that there is blood all up the walls/ on the floor and you can also see that the axe covered in blood.

Knife
A knife is also a very common weapon that is used in many horror films. In the film, the shining, the knife is also used in the scene of the bathroom. However in this case the knife is being used as her defence, however the women does use it to keep her husband away.

Idependent Research (Se7en)

                                                                               

Film name: Se7en

The film seven is a 1995 American thriller which also contains horror that was directed by David Fincher and was written by Andrew Walker. The film Seven was distributed by New Line Cinema and stars that are known as Brad Pit, Morgan Freeman etc.

Plot/Setting

The film seven is about two characters, David Mills (Played by Brad Pitt) and William Somerset (Played by Morgan Freeman, which both play as police detectives in a crime filed city. Both police detectives become involved with a case that involves a series of murders. Each of the murders that they investigate corresponds with the seven deadly sins that are known as Christianity, Gluttony, Envy, Lust, Pride, Sloth, Greed and Wrath. The filming of this film took place in Los Angeles, California.

Cast 

·          Morgan Freeman as Detective Lt. William Somerset

·         Kevin Spacey as John Doe

·         Gwyneth Paltrow as Tracy Mills

·         Richard Roundtree as Dist. Atty. Martin Talbot

·         R. Lee Ermey as Police Captain

·         John C. McGinley as California, SWAT team leader

·         Julie Araskog as Mrs. Gould

·         Mark Boone Junior as Greasy FBI Man

·         John Cassini as Officer Davis

·         Reg E. Cathey as Coroner

·         Peter Crombie as Dr. O'Neill

·         Hawthorne James as George, library night guard

·         Michael Massee as Man in Massage Parlour Booth

·         Leland Orser as Crazed Man in Massage Parlour

·         Richard Portnow as Dr. Beardsley

·         Richard Schiff as Mark Swarr, John Doe's attorney

·         Daniel Zacapa as Detective Taylor

·         Alfonso Freeman as Fingerprint Tech

·         Harris Savides as 911 Operator

·         Andy Walker as Dead Man

·         Charles S. Dutton (uncredited) as Cop