The purpose of a group storyboard is to show our final plans of the shots we will use for each frame and to show a clear demonstration of the final narrative. As each member of the group had previously drawn out individual storyboards, it made it easy to draw out the final group storyboard as we all agreed on which shot was best for each frame to make our opening thriller sequence as conventional as possible. Having a variety of ideas for each frame to choose from ensured that when drawing the final group storyboard, all of the best features could be included in one.
In our group storyboard, we have demonstrated a variety of shots and angles that will allow the audience to follow our opening sequence and we have selected specific shots for the different frames to make our production conventional to a thriller. For example, a long shot is used in frame number 4, as the victims boyfriend drives off after breaking up with her. The long shot allows the audience to see how she is left isolated and alone, which creates suspense and an eerie atmosphere; making it conventional to a thriller.
We have incorporated the use of handheld/ POV in a frames 11, 12 and 16. These shots focus on the antagonist chasing the victim, therefore the jagged and uneven movements created from this camera angle shows the audience what is happening from the antagonists perspective; creating suspense. As a group we decided to take this idea from one group members individual storyboard and use this angle in these particular shots because it will create an eerie atmosphere making our sequence conventional to a thriller.
On every member of my groups individual storyboards, a close-up shot was used for frame 8, therefore there was no question to what shot we will use for this frame. This frame is where the victim looks at her phone to call for help, but has no signal. The close up makes the 'no signal' clear to the audience allowing them to follow the narrative.
Panning is another shot that will be included in our sequence, as it allows the audience to see the location and also a clear view of the objects or characters in the frame. We decided to use panning for frames: 14, 18 and 19 as these shots will show the isolation of the victim as she tries to escape the antagonist by running through the obscure forest, making the audience have sympathy for the victim as they anticipate whether she will find safety.
Overall, I think Mikaeel, Tyler and I worked well together as a group when deciding which shots and angles to use in each frame for our opening sequence. We discussed every reason for using a particular shot or angle to ensure we all agreed and so we all knew what to do when it comes to filming our opening sequence.
You have provided a basic analysis of your group’s storyboard, explaining what your sequence will consist of and how you hope the audience will react to it.
ReplyDeleteYou need to:
1) Do a PEER analysis of the examples you have given explaining how and why they are conventional, and how the audience can build a relationship as a result
2) Say what thrillers you, as a group, have taken inspirations from and why - where is this evident in your storyboard?