(Planning) Assign 26: Individual Pitch

DUE: Monday Feb 20

FORMAT:  Powerpoint

Remember, be challenge yourself BUT it must be achievable and practical 


CONTENT OF SLIDES:
Slide 1: Title page
Slide 2: Choice of horror subgenre for your idea
Slide 3: Name 5 films in your horror subgenre
Slide 4: Explain the conventions of the horror subgenre you have chosen and give examples from films
Slide 5: Explain what will happen in 2 mins (about 10 bullet points)
Slide 6: Explain how you are meeting conventions
Extension: Explain how you will be original and unique (so the idea is not cliche)
Slide 7: Identify and explain your narrative enigmas
Slide 8: Explain any main targets you want to achieve to make it effective ie. camerawork? costume? props? location? editing? etc
Optional extension:  Show any inspiration clips from films that gives an idea of something you want to achieve. (For example, if you want a chase scene, is there a film that has this that inspires you?)


Choice of horror subgenres:


Phobia/Isolation (Psychological)*
Madness/Paranoia (Psychological/Killer)*
Home Invasion (Psychological/Killer) *be careful this is not a thriller, must be horror!
Slasher (Killer)
Backwoods & Redneck (Killer)*
Zombie (undead or virus) (Monster)
Vampire (Monster)*
Werewolf (Monster)*
Ghost and spirits (Paranormal)
Haunted house (Paranormal) *this is dependent on the right location
Possession (Paranormal)
Devil, Demon, Hell (paranormal) *a little tricky
Witches & Occult (Paranormal)*
Supernatural (Paranormal)*
Creepy kid
Gothic horror

*= not seen often

My top tips for a good horror film:
-convincing costume, props and make-up (inc realistic fake blood)
-filming at night usually = bad lighting
-don't underestimate effect music 
-don't forget about diegetic sounds, foleys are excellent (ie. celery for breaking bones)
-effective locations
-consider cool lighting effects/tricks
-consider cool horror tricks (editing/filming) such as jump cutting (like the ring), reverse, dragged away on skateboards etc. (search on youtube)
-convincing villains that are not cliche (think, what is truly creepy/scary/disturbing etc?)
-no white masks!
-no running through a forest chase scene which is a dream!
-no killers with hoodies!
-non-linear can be interesting
-pace that builds to create tension and anxiety on audience (could inc jump scares) 
-read examiner reports click on 'mark schemes and reports', then 'chief examiner report'

2014 = construction report

2016 = construction report

:)