Preliminary Sequence- Pasynkiewicz, Maclean, Bird, Henderson

Preliminary task- Storyboard

Thriller Idea Brainstorm

Studio Lesson 4: Preliminary Task

In the studio lesson, started on working on the preliminary task. The purpose of this task is to prepare us for the thriller sequence which will be the main piece of course work this year. It is very important to practise with the equipment we will be using as well as practise the methods of creating the film.

We were shown the story board and briefly instructed on how the scene would go. Then we formed the groups and were taken into the main studio to work on shooting the film. Within our group of four, we assigned different roles. A director, a cameraman and two actors. We discussed that, although we had certain roles we would work together to create the sequence rather than have a power dynamic where we were ordered around. This worked really well because we were all on pretty much the same wave length, had similar ideas to each other or had ideas that corresponded well with the other ideas. As we had worked efficiently with each other, we managed to film the long shot, mid shot, over the shoulder shot and close up shot very quickly leaving us a lot of time to spare. We then started to get more experimental with different cinematography, using more complex shots like POV shots, Ariel shots and different camera movements such as panning and tilting. We also applied several handheld and tracking camera movements to make the audience to feel as though they are involved in the action. We also expanded more on the story line giving it more of a definite ending rather than the scene sort of cutting off which was shown in the story board. 

Overall, I think that this lesson went really well, I was able to get a firmer grasp of film making and also able to expand my knowledge of different cinematography and how to apply it within a scene. This task was really enjoyable as well because our group worked well together and the ideas we came up with were harmonious with everyone else within the group.

Different types of Thriller Sub Genres/Hybrid

Psychological Thrillers

This is a thriller genre which specifically emphasizes on psychology or the psychology of a character. The suspect usually uses psychology rather than physical strength to get the victims, although usually the suspense of the film is created through two characters rather than just one aggressor and one victim. These two characters are often battling each others through mind games and trying to demolish the other's metal state. In terms of the audience, it usually takes a lot of thinking so it's not suitable for younger people or people who don't enjoying thinking in movies.

Examples of Psychological Thrillers: Se7en, The Machinist, The Silence Of The Lambs

Action Thriller

The Action thriller genre usually includes guns, explosion, set pieces and more violence than the The French Connection and Die Hard. Although this films may include aspects of crime and mystery action. The story usually takes place in a limited space or just one location. For example a single building, a ship, plane or vessel. The location is usually seized by threat or some form of enemy, but then usually saved by a single hero who fights an extended battle with the enemy.
usual thriller film. It also includes race against the clock style tension, and a very clean antagonist. The genre was developed in the 70s and 80s with the introduction to

Examples of action thrillers: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Die Hard, The French Connection, Lethal Weapon, Mad Max: Fury Road, Kill Bill

Erotic Thrillers

This type of thriller that emphasis on eroticism and there is usually a sexual relationship involved in the main plot. This sub-genre became more popular in the 1980s. I think that elements of this genre
developed from some of the Bond films and how there always quite a large segment of the film devoted to the Bond girls in among the action of the film. A few examples of Erotic Thrillers are: Sea of Love, Basic Instinct and Dressed to Kill

Disaster Thrillers

This disaster thriller is a thriller where the main plot is a disaster that happens with in the movie. It includes any kind of disasters that affects a large group of people and it contains events that cause peril to mankind through a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or epidemic. The stories usually involve people who are trying to survive the best way possible, Often also trying to save as many people as possible from the even or the effects of the event that may kill them otherwise.

Examples of Disaster Thriller: Everest, Deep Impact, The Day After Tomorrow

Studio Lesson 3: Editing

In studio lesson 3, we were introduced to editing in Adobe Premiere. We were taught how to organise all the files, duplicating them and adding them into their corresponding project bin (folder).
We then were taught about the playback screen, the timeline screen and the timeline itself. We were also showed the audio and video tracks and taught the function of them. And he also included different shortcuts (I & O) to make the editing process easier. It was basically just the general set-up and functions of Adobe Premier.

This lesson was necessary for the class to be successful in the course work this year. The majority of the practical work will be edited in Adobe Premier and it is key that we know how to use the software well. The style of teaching was really effective for me because the lesson was really hands on. We were given the freedom to properly experiment with the software. The main practical coursework of the year (the thriller sequence) will be edited on Adobe Premier as well as the Preliminary Task which will be shot next week.