Evaluation Question 5

Script notes:

Leodicap- so, how has the use of music in your thriller complimented its genre? And how did you choose and apply this music to your thriller?

Gbit- well with the use of editing we were able to use the non-diegetic soundtrack of our choice from the folders on our computer. We chose this soundtrack as it complimented the thriller genre of the opening sequence because the negative and low versed sounds of the music gave a sinister tone and complimented the sinister character of the father. We applied these sounds on premier pro cut software and dragged them around in the timeline to fit the exact moment that we wanted to hear the soundtrack.

Leodicap- how did the setting of your opening sequence effect the genre of the film, and the target audience?

Gbit- well, basically we wanted to create an opening sequence of a thriller, therefore are main initiative is to create a scary scenario in which the audience members are scared. To do this we used an old and traditional dark lit room as when people watch films in the cinema the lighting around them is also dark, with the use of darkness people automatically get scared as the inability to see things or anything around them but the film screen makes them feel that they are the victim in the film. The location was in the middle of know where which automatically gives the impression that the genre is somewhat either a horror film or thriller as the audience will feel isolated themselves.

Leodicap- oh I see, so to create a thriller you have to make the audience feel intimidated by the killer and victimised by them.

Gbit- yes you technically do and by using the Point of view shot it puts the audience member automatically in the position of the victim.

Leodicap- so why is the representation of the characters so important to the genre and the audience?

Gbit- I guess it’s because we want the audience to acknowledge or at least have an idea who is the ‘goody’ and who is the ‘baddy’ in the film as this can allow h film to be manipulated so that the audience can be confused or surprise, therefore making the thriller more thrilling.

Leodicap- ok, so how did you do this in your thriller?

Gbit- well we dressed the father in black clothing to signify negative conventions almost representing him as the killer.

Leodicap- so how can editing techniques effect the way an audience member views you thriller then?

Gbit- Well we used editing such as cutting so that it kept the scenes flowing well in to each other because this can allow suspense to build rather then use fade to black techniques that slow down the pace of the film which can almost disrupt the tension within the film.

Leodicap- so for your audience members what do you think they can look forward to from watching your thriller?

Gbit- well generally thrillers tend to 'thrill' so they can look forward to confusion and suspense filled moments, as our thriller is constantly going to confuse the audience whether the father is a good character or evil, it is more about your impression of the father and whether he is overall just a killer or whether he kills for the right reasons.

Leodicap- oh ok so its not like your characters are easy to understand?

Gbit- no in fact we almost play with and adhere to stereotypes to then be able to subvert to them to keep the audience on their toes.