CREDIT STRUCTURE

Today I used adobe after effects to create the credit structure for the opening of our film. I used after effects instead of premiere to do this because after effects has the burn film effect which premiere doesn't. I created each title using the optimus princeps font and then using the burn film effect I had to adjust the intensity of the burn for each clip. Below is  a video of what I have done so far.

I will try creating this this clip again and changing the timing of the opacity decrease at the end so that it does not fade to black as fast. Also, I will have to adjust the title "Friend" so that it aligns with the other titles, as well as adjust each title a little lower so that it is in the centre. 

EDITING USING PREMIERE 

Today in class I started editing in premiere. I added the Studio title which I've downloaded off of youtube along with a cinematic title that I created yesterday. For the studio title I started by researching different studios and then picked which would most suit my film. After discussing with Jasper we've decided that we'll be using Lionsgate. We thought that lionsgate would most suit our film because it is well know for creating movies like "saw, cabin in the woods and sinister". Also the intro doesn't give off a "friendly" vibe like "universal pictures" or "dreamworks". 

After I found a suitable title clip on youtube I had to colour correct it in premiere because the clip was too colourful and I did not want this to affect the creepy atmosphere created from the sound effects. After trimming and editing the clip I added different sound effects in order to create tension and create the mood/atmosphere of the film. 

FILM COMPANY CINEMATIC

Today In class I created a cinematic opening using after effects.   

I started by creating a text layer using the font we selected earlier "optimus princeps".  After this I created a rectangle shaped box to surround the text. From this I deleted the corners and the sides of the box. 

I then found a studio reflection image and added it behind the title. Then I used the CC blobbylize and CC glass effect to give the title a 3D effect.  I also colour corrected the title and the effects and made it black and white. 

From this I added the particle effect and adjusted it so that it wouldn't cover the name of film company. I then had to adjust the contrast and sharpen the particle effect in order to make it look better. 

Here is a screen recording showing how I created the cinematic opening. 

SELECTING THE CREDIT FONT

Today we've shortlisted a few fonts from a free font website - http://www.dafont.com
From this we discussed which would be most suitable and as a result we came to a conslusion that we'll be using the Optimus Princeps font by Manfred Klein. This Font allows there to be a punctuation at the end unlike the Assassin font. Also since this is a horror thriller based on a story about friendship we didn't want a font that would be too dramatic. That is why we decided not to use Constantine as it is too bold and seems intimidating. We also didn't want it to look too calm and settling to the eyes as this is still a horror film so we decided not to use the Cinzel font which gives off a smooth and relaxing vibe. The Optimus Princeps font is not too dramatic or settling to the eyes, that is why this is the most suitable font out of the ones we have shortlisted.

PREPARING FOR COURSEWORK - RISK ASSESSMENT

SOUND EFFECTS 

Background music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD0XEH3qVCk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIwgi_K-EA8&spfreload=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMjsKs3Z-e0

SCENE 1 - Bus Scene 

Bus moving - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmaLHnXyROo

Background noise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZtLaKXRMVo

People talking in the bus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyFyYm-7oWo

Cars honking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZbEIxhiJRM

SCENE 2 - Market Scene

Market - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nooFGyw88ZA
Chopping food (slow motion effect needed) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9JLkMK4BlA

SCENE 3 - Road Scene

Street - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXu4xzx7jKE

SCENE 4 - Narrow alley

*background music*
girl humming sound effect - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQTtrao9Wvc

SCENE 5 - Door

Keys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QraxHY3-Ko
background noise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrGrcg5U8Gk

SCENE 6 - Bedroom

Children laughing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORHjFZGdlw
Children giggling/ talking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HI2g-E67nc

SCENE 7 - Bathroom 

Suspense sound effect - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2dKmse4VgE
Running tap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXf2ODyG87E

DECIDING THE MOVIE TITLE

Our story is about a young teenage girl who loses her best friend. Their close relationship is portrayed throughout the story when she recollects a series of memories of her friend. We also learn about how her best friend's death came to be towards the end of the story. Since this is a movie based on two friends we came up with 3 movie titles and debated which one most suited out story. 

To help us come up with title ideas we started by researching several popular horror films online. From this we found that their titles tend to be very simple yet informative. For example we automatically associate the word "unfriended" with social media based applications like Facebook, Skype etc. 

Since this is a movie based on two friends we came up with 3 movie titles and debated which one most suited out story. 

THE RETURN   - We thought that this would make a good title as the main character's best friend returns to her as a ghost. However this title is quite vague as questions like "the return of what?" are raised. Also, by having "the" before return makes it seem a little dramatic. 

REMEMBER ME  - We thought that this would be a suitable title as throughout the film the main character constantly has flashbacks of her best friend so she is constantly being reminded that her friend is dead. However, "remember me" gives a romantic vibe and will not suit the plot of our story. In addition, there is already a movie with the title "Remember me" which is a romantic film.

FRIEND.  - We thought that this would be a good title as it instantly tells us that this will be a movie about a friendship. I like that it's "Friend" rather than "Friends" because her best friend has died therefore it is a singular noun. Also the full stop at the end emphasises this idea of loneliness. Because of all these reasons we've decided that this would be the most appropriate title for our horror film.