CCR Research 2nd question

     For the second question I will be answering in the CCR (How does your project engage with the audience and how would it be distributed as a real media text?) this question is divided into different sections, first who is the targeted audience most horror films target audience is 15 to 24-year-olds males, therefore the main characters are girls that are considered to be vulnerable and powerless, and according to The No Film School ‘the driving force behind the horror genre is the leading women since some critics argue that women work as the leading characters because it is easier for the audience to have a protagonist who is viewed as weak in comparison to the thing that is feared’. This specific horror film attracts the target audience due to the suspense and uncertainty of the project since this young audience enjoys thrillers and suspense keeping it engaged. 

    Since this film is targeted at a relatively young audience it will be promoted on common platforms used by teenagers such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. An account for the film will be created with the purpose of promoting it. I have talked to my very close friend Jack Mayson who is very good at creating video games and he offered to help me create a video game for the movie without spoiling the plot. We will create a TikTok challenge or trend, and also we will try to mimic the marketing strategy that Ouija 3: Charlie Charlie Challenge used of creating a scary game to instigate people to watch it, also by promoting it in film festivals and horror film festivals. 

Film opening is ready to scare the audience! CCR upcoming next…

 I have officially finished editing the two-minute film opening, and I’m very proud of how it turned out. I’m going to start recording the CCR, this week I’m so excited for it. I have done some research about it, and for the first question (How does your film project use or challenge genre conventions and how does it represent social groups and issues?) my film genre is horror and the main characteristics of horror thrillers that I used are quick flashing shots that in this represent proximate scenarios that will occur later in the movie that hint the audience what will happen but at the same creates tension and curiosity in the viewers’ mind to see what occurred for that moment to happen, captivating the audience. In addition, I used innocent teenagers girls as they are considered vulnerable which builds empathy from the viewers towards them, connecting the audience’s emotion with the film. I decided not to include any jump scares during my film because I did not want to start the movie with one and since I’m doing the opening I decided it would be better to include other characteristics of the horror film but that one, if I was doing the full movie I would certainly include at least one ‘since every successful has to include at least one good jump scare’ according to zach gass writer of the article ‘Top 10 horror movies that rely too much on jump scares’. Another horror genre convention that included was the low key lighting, the film starts during the daylight and it progressively gets darker as the characters get closer to camping in the woods, and by the end of the film it’s pure nighttime and it builds up the tension causing adrenaline levels to spike as recent studies show that dopamine gets released by your brain during a scary situation therefore a scary movie at night is perfect. In addition, to the low key lighting a dark color palette situation also adds on to the feeling of terror and mystery therefore nighttime was the best time to shoot the movie. Lastly, the film was shot in a secluded location in a park because it was the best way to show how vulnerable these girls were bringing discomfort to the audience.

Who’s the lead detective?

For my Creative Critical Video I have decided to do a murder mystery case where I’m going to be the lead detective for the case. I will be having a board with all suspects and important information of the case, and a case file. (Inspiration down below) I will be wearing a suit, and out my hair in a bun. I did some research and normally when detective review crime scenes they follow a certain procedure, first they recognize physical evidence, then they start the process of documentation, then packaging, followed by preservation, and lastly scene reconstruction. 

Since the CCR is divided is four sections I will be dividing mine in four as well. In the first part I will be answering the question “How does your product use or challenge genre conventions, and how does it represent social groups and issues?” In this section of the interview I will be showing pictures while I answer the question in order to represent the process of recognizing physical evidence. 

 For the second question I will be mimicking the process of documentation according to what I researched for the documentation process I will create written notes, diagrams and sketches, and create a board with all the info a suspect pictures. The second question that will be answered is “How does your project engage with audience and how would it be distributed as a real media text?” This crime scene process is perfect for this question since it asks about market research and this is perfect for the suspect investigation. For the next question I will be packing all the evidence in ziplock bags while I am drawing conclusions in y head, the third question is: “How did your production skills develop throughout this project?”. Lastly, I will be answering the last question “How did you integrate technology (software, hardware, online) in this project? And this question will be answered as a scene reconstruction inspired. 

Planning the CCR

 The moment has arrived… it is time to finally plan the Creative Critical Reflection. I created some notes that are going to be essential during this whole process. The notes show what content the CCR will be following but this will be explained more deeply next week. The notes can be seen below:

As of right now I just need to edit the flash forward clips to make them more notorious and creepier. I also have to edit the lighting of some clips, and shortened the whole film. I’ll keep you guys posted. The time is running out!

Filming day was a huge success

We have finally finished filming everything and I have already started editing the project. As of right now I have all the clips put together however the duration of the video is more than two minutes and everything that was recorded is essential in order to create meaning. It’s going to take me some time trying to finish everything and cropping all the clips in order to make the film two minutes or less. 

This experience has been incredible, I had so much fun recording with my friends, they did such a good job and I can’t wait to have the final draft ready to show you guys.

As of right now I can only show you the poster I have designed for the movie. 

Script for scene 2

 This is the finished script for the second scene of the film, where the girl arrived at the camping place. 

Second scene

Setting up the camp. 

Charlie: Are you guys going to Josh’s party this weekend

All: yes

Annie: Let’s go together

Maggie: let’s get ready in my house 

All: okay perfect 

Annie: ok guys I’m gonna go to the bathroom 

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Walking towards the tree

Annie: I guess here it is 

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Back in the camp

Annie: guys I just had the weirdest experience

Maggie: what happened

Annie: I don’t know I just felt so off

Charlie: it’s okay come here sit down you’re probably just paranoid

Maggie: to get your mind off of things, how is everything going on with the new guy?

Annie: I mean we just started talking like two weeks ago 

Maggie: but it seems like he really likes you

Annie: let’s see what happens I don’t wanna move too fast 

Emma: guys I think it’s better if we go to bed early so we can wake up early tomorrow

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Ready yo go to sleep

Annie: good night guys 

Charlie: good night everyone 

Annie GUYS COME

Charlie: what happened

Annie: touch the tree just touch the tree

Maggie: what’s wrong

Charlie: there’s nothing wrong with the tree

Annie: what? You guys don’t feel anything?

Emma: no annie let’s just go to sleep you’re overreacting 

Emma touches Annie’s back 

Flash forward  of Charlie and Emma looking at Maggie unconscious

Annie: are you okay? Did you feel it too?

Emma and Annie walk away together

END OF SCENE 2 

Storyboard

 Hello my fellow film lovers. Here’s the second scene storyboard completed. Let me know what you guys think!