Location shoot Park

The location shots of the park where the second flashback takes place. This flashback is when they are younger and are children. 

The flashback to when they are kids will be focused around the swings as they will show  the family together

The slight angle of this shot is good to show the brothers together, if we aren't going to show the brothers face then we will have to angle it better

This angle is very interesting in the it will show one of the characters blocking the other from view.

I don't think that we should focus on the other side of the park as I think that making the two brothers look close is going to be on the swings

Locations Deal Beach

Shots taken at Deal beach for the first flashback to the main characters life with his brother. This memory is created by a pebble on the table 

This panaramic shot shows the entire beach, which I want to shoot at the edge to make it seem closer

I like the shallow depth of field of the pebbles in the foreground, this will make it seem closer. 

The aspect of the beach I like is that it has long outsreched and seemingly endless landscapes. Which can sit behind the characters in the shot, making them look more visually interesting.

The bright over-exposedness of the sun in the sky is something of I want to be in the flashback. More accuratly I want to end the scene by building the light in the sun until it is massivly over exposed and completely white oyuts the screen

The contrast between the darkness of the trees because they are light from behind.

For all of the flashbacks I want to make them bright and over exposed

Location shots- Woods 2

This shot follows the pathway of the mud, which lines a path for the character. The path is also boardered by two seperate trees. This will allow for an ethereal feel for the character as he runs through.

This tree is very twisted and contorted like the other trees creating a natural yet unbalanced and dream like atmosphere.

This shot is good because it will allow for the character to be seen running along the path to the side of the shot so he will disapear behind the tree before cutting away.

This would be good to use at a slight angle so it will elongate the bush and tree, creating the desired dream feel

In this shot I like the arc of the twisted trees as it makes the area seem more like an entrance or an exit.

I like the seperating paths at this point as it can show a decision or could be a metaphore for two sperate paths. Although I think it would have a greater effect if the boy was lured down one by another person

In this image a slight path can be seen, creating a feel of mystery. Also the light coming through the trees makes the area feel slightly etheral and magical

This shallow depth of field is the something I want to use in my film as it makes the scene a more dreamlike state, this is something I learnt from the soft focus in 'Eden'

I like this form of slight fish eye focus as it distorts the rest of the image while keeping a single character/area in complete focus

Looking through the leaves is very similar to Eden as it follows a character through a woodland area ina dream like state

I will use this shot as it shows the character through the trees, this could create a tense feeling and it is close similar to 'Eden'

This is a good long shot because the tree in the distance could be where the older brother stands while playing hide and seek. This shot will allow for the younger brother to walk up to him while the audience see the back of the older brother, completely silhouetting him out adding to the mystery and suspense.

This is a similar shot to the one before and it will allow for a similar affect but closer to the actual character.

This shot allows for the audience to see a complete line of sight down a path. The twisting trees give a good effect and can also make a good chase sequence.

This would be good to put the character between the branches which is similar to 'Eden' and in this particular image the sunlight from the right makes the shot look very surreal and dreamlike.

I could use this because it is the shot of a declining hill but from this angle it makes it seem flat.

The lighting in this shot makes the shot very surreal and dreamlike as the glare slightly distorts the image making it seem.

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Location shots (woods)- dream sequence (opening)

A good location to shoot the opening shots as it has many places where the protagonist will search for his brother. The opening sequence is a dream sequence where the younger brother is playing hide and seek with his older brother. This location is very good for a dream sequence as it creates an unusual feel of fantasy. It also alows for the younger brother to expand his imagination toward the area as during the dream sequence he will be very young, meaning that this enviroment would also be typical of a place for young children to play. The 'dream' will be more of an exaggerated memory and we will cut straight from it to the boy waking up.



This long shot will be used at the begining of the sequence to introduce the area and the children.

This is a very good shot as it will allow us to shoot the young boy running into the darkness
of the trees. Making the sequence slightly darker.

The light and shadow in this shot allows for a hidden look that makes the
enviroment seem more secretive than open, which could create a feeling
of claustraphobia or a feeling of isolated security, which will then be borken
by the  'jump' scare of him waking up from the dream

This shot allows for the oposite shot to the opening, allowing the audience
to see the same shot from the inside

This allows for similar feeling of isolation and security, but allows for more light because
the ambient light of the sum lightens the mood, as it is normally hidden from the inside.

Location Shots- Location 1

This shot, looking down the stairs is very good at creating a slightly uncomfortable feel. I will use shots like this and this location when I want to create tension or isolation. I may use these location, or locations like this, for the opening shot. To use this as the opening shot I would bring the camera up the stairs to make the audience feel like they are entering the film but also bring it up the stairs which would elevate toward the characters.

This shot is of the same stairs as the first but from the other side. I would use these stairs as the opening shot going toward the door, where the main character would be. This would rather be in one continuous shot, following through from the bottom of the stairs until it is in the room. Or be cross cutting between a memory or dream of the character. This cross cutting would be useful as it would introduce the characters into the film, but also create tension which can be broken by a birds eye shot looking down at the younger brother, he would then weak up, breaking the uncomfortable tension that is created by the cross cutting between the dream and reality.

I will use this area and shot during the opening shot to move into the room. I may also use this area as it is very bland and colourless. It is also very normal and what you expect someone to live in, making the narrative seem more real. 

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This I will use as the area where the girl has to confront the boy, as it is very enclosed and has a dark corner. I an then move objects out of the way, allowing more room. However I want to use a corner or enclosed space for the final confrontation as it will make the character feel more trapped and then make the audience feel more for him.

I will use shots like this when the younger brother is still looking for his older brother, these will e quick cuts in one sequence, while I would put eerie music over the top to create an unconmfortable tension for the audience. I will also do this to make the charctrer feel more paniced.