Technological Elements

 For the technological elements of filming my film opening, I wanted to use more professional equipment and strategies, so that I can succeed in my project. 

Since I currently don't own a video camera, I will be using an iPhone, specifically my dads iphone 13 pro max because it has the best resolution. It has a cinematic mode which makes the video look more like a film, but I don't know if its too much. With the iphone, I can dim the lighting, make it focus on the object I desire, and if I choose, put any filter to make the aesthetic of the video different. I will have downloaded Adobe Premiere or just use the app iMovie to edit my scenes together. 

My base for my phone will be the tripod to film steady shots, so the phone doesn't shake. I will use specific shots and angles to get the suspense to build up. I have no budget, so I will have to use what I have and a tripod is the only stable film equipment that I can use. I do want to make my film opening during the days lighting shouldn't be an issue 

This is a shot of Nicole Kidman in "The Others" 2001, where it creates a sense of desperation from the audience because someone has opened the door behind her and she is not looking towards that way, but a reflection as if she has no time to save herself. I liked how it is an over-the-shoulder shot where we can see her emotions.

The dutch angle shot used in this image can represent a feeling of distortion and fear because of its symbolism to something is obviously wrong and suspense is on its way.  It stresses the unsteadiness of the situation and causes more tension which is perfect for a thriller.

For sound, I obviously want eerie music which at points has loud, jarring sounds to raise the fear amongst my audience. This will have to be me making music because I don't necessarily want to take a sound from someone else and ask permission. My plan is to use a piano and maybe some foley to produce the creepy noises involved even though my film is not horror, it is a thriller/suspense.