Changes in Thriller Opening

We decided to change our idea of our thriller opening. The main reason we done this was because there were quite alot of health and safety hazards with our idea and it was difficult to film. However, we quickly came up with a new idea to compliment the murder/suicide scene which we were going to originally include aswell. The first thing we done once changing our idea was researching new influences:
New Influences and Comparisons:
Because our thriller opening has changed so it is focusing mainly on the suicide, we thought it would be appropriate to do more research on suicide based openings. Kidulthood was the perfect example for us to compare our thriller opening too because it involves a young girl much alike out initial idea. The clip from 3 mins 40 secs onwards shows the same atmosphere and tension that we wanted to be in our thriller.

The different shot types are a big aspect of this seen which we particularly admired. The sharp and shortly cut camera shots create a more confused atmosphere. This scene also causes the audience to feel alot of sympathy for the suicidal character and makes us wonder why she is wanting to do it. We then used this scene as an influence to draw out new storyboard:

Storyboard and Role allocation:

This new storyboard show our new idea for the thriller opening, just in less detail. We included these specific shots in the storyboard because they are the shots that show the most key parts of the opening (the most interesting shots e.g. the pan shot). The next thing we done once changing out idea was to give each person in the group specific roles for the filming process. We had to change this mainly because we needed more acting involved in the new idea:
Acting roles:
Suicide character: Emily Huelin
Evil character: Eloise Fuggle
Dead character: Yasz Webb
Technical Roles:
When it came to designated the technical roles, we decided that it would be most benficial if we shared them equally. Because 3 out of the 4 members of the group are going to be acting at different times, we will all take part in the filming process (including hair, make-up, lighting etc) and in the editing process (including making the music).

Music changes:
Even though our first idea included us using music from Knife Party productions; with our new idea, we thought it would be more original to use music that we have made ourselves on GarageBand. This is because we wanted to be able to fit in specific sounds in different places and this wouldn't be possible with using an already made track. The type of music we are now wanting to use is low toned, heavy, dark music which builds up as different things are revealed. Also, with the different shots going from the bathroom scene to the wood scene, screeching sounds will be added to give it a jumpy feel. Unlike the first idea, we decided to add in some dialogue as an overall voiceover. This voiceover is going to be the suicidal character talking about the events that have occured and why she wants to kill herself. However, it is going to be as if she is talking to herself, so she will not reveal any specific information. An example of the voiceover we want to use in the opening is the begining of the 'We Found Love' music video by Rihanna and Calvin Harris. We also created a script for the new idea:
Script (rough):
 Suicidal character:
Why would I want to give anyone the horrible thoughts I'm having.
(Pause and heavy breathing)
I just have to do it. (pause)
Theres no turning back now.(pause)
Things would never be the same. (pause)
No one would ever believe me if I told them anyway. (pause)
But they will all find out soon, it will happen to everyone. (pause)
Then everyone will feel like this. (pause)
So I need to leave now, before things get worse.