Evalutation of the Rough Cut

Il Est Interdit - Evaluation
Having received feedback from the group, we are now aware of more areas of our thriller that need to be improved, on top of what we we had already discussed.

There was not much variation in the lighting, so we may be able to edit the clips to make the contrast between light and dark more subtle. The plot can be viewed as unclear at points, therefore the order in which we have placed the clips could be altered to adhere to this.

To add variety to the font, and exclude repetition, we will change the sizing and placing of it for each separate title. We may also change the actual font to avoid mis-readings, especially as it is written in another language. More transitions could also be added to the titles, to make them more interesting, and to fit in with the music and shots so that they are more inclusive within the sequence. We are also considering extending the length the titles appear for so that the audience will have more time to read them.

We will create an appropriate soundtrack to accompany the shots and titles, alongside the timing etc. For the footsteps, we will add diegetic sound, to add to the atmosphere.

Finally we will check that all shots run smoothly, and that there is a consistency throughout the piece.

Rough Cut

This is our rough cut of our thriller opening "Il Est Interdit".

Soundtrack

For the soundtrack, we have tested out ideas on garageband, and have come up with a suitable piece. It consists mostly of orchestral pianos, creating an aged feel to the piece alongside the shots we aim to take. It is quite creepy, however slightly hard to decipher what the actual film will be about, therefore adding to the suspense and tension.
Changing the tempo and pitch of different instruments helps to identify to the audience how they should react.. e.g. slow music getting louder and more intense insinuates that something exciting or scary is about to happen.
For our thriller we opted for something quite loud and intense, contrasting against the slow moving pace of the shots. We felt that this could add suspense for the audience, in that they would be aware that something was about to happen, however the scenes would suggest something else, with just someone walking through a museum, until the end where it is left on a cliffhanger, as the audience is unaware of what is hidden behind the forbidden door.

Final Locations

To finalise the location for our thriller project we looked at many different museums and churches. Having phoned each of these locations we have managed to arrange film time in The Sedgwick Museum and The Zoology Museum.

We also tried to arrange film time in The Whipple Science Museum, The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Archaeology and Anthropolgy Museum. However, we were unable to get time in these museums as when we phoned them we kept being put on hold and it was getting a little tedious. Plus, the Archaeology and Anthropolgy Museum wanted us to write a fromal letter to them to get the managers authorisation to film in the museum.

We feel that the two museums we have film time in will be ideal locations for our thriller project and that we have been given enough time to have the ability to film enough footage.

Final Location -

• The Sedgwick Museum
• The Zoology Museum