INTRODUCTION
Hello, I am a media studies student working on a short slasher project for my class. This is my first time planning out a full opening sequence from concept to execution. I am working with two other media studies students who are equally enthusiastic about the topic. The three of us will utilize each other's skills and help build off of each other's weaknesses to get the best score possible.
WHY SLASHER WAS CHOSEN
For us, the slasher genre was an easy option. We knew we wanted to do something related to horror since it was interesting and unique enough to create this movie opening. We started to discuss what was popular recently and historically to formulate which subgenre to choose. We ended up on Slasher because it has hits like the Scream movies and the Halloween franchise. I think that the slasher genre is especially unique in the way that they film their movie openings as well. They are usually intense and action-packed, as seen in Scream
TARGET AUDIENCE
Our movie opening will likely appeal to the age group of about 16-30 because they are more likely to interact with horror content and are more likely to watch. The film appeals to both men and women since it is not a plot focused on the gender of the characters, and that does not play a large role in the film. People who would enjoy this film are likely horror film enthusiasts as well as people who like true crime content. The demographic of people previously stated may also better align with the themes that the movie is trying to convey about the justice system.
REPRESENTATION
In this film, the justice system is examined, and it points out flaws in this system. The main character does not commit the crime and is instead convicted of simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I am thinking of also making the main character a minority racial group so I can highlight another flaw, which is racial profiling. The killer is also interesting because the premise behind his kills seems morally just at first, because he is killing people who themselves have been convicted of killing someone; however, the audience will later learn that while the killer may be seeking justice, he doesn't take into consideration that people who are convicted of murder may not always be inherently bad.
SOFTWARE USED
For filming, I'll need a camera that can handle low light since most scenes happen at night or in dark settings. Adobe Premiere Pro will be the main editing software to cut the footage together and work on the color grading, making it dark and eerie. After Effects could be used for any title cards that will be used and possibly some blood effects if the practical effects need enhancement. For the sound, I will use Adobe After Effects to enhance the audio recorded with the mics. I want to learn more about practical lighting techniques since the garage and exterior scenes rely heavily on shadows and single light sources. I also need to practice color grading in Premiere Pro to make sure the different scenes have the right mood.
BASIC PLAN
Our opening sequences are split into a couple of scenes, which will be filmed in chronological order and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. The first scene will occur in a garage, which means I will have to find a suitable filming location for the task as well as get my props together for the scene. In this movie, I need about 3 main actors to play the killer, the main character whose name is yet decided, and the throwaway kill at the very start of the movie, which is also yet to be named. After we film the first part, I think a suitable location for filming the second scene would be my house, due to the kitchen area having access to windows in the back of the house, where we could film the throwaway kill getting water. After that, the movie will film the garage door opening, which could be done using the same garage location as earlier. Then, finally, for the next location, it should be utilizing a car where our main character will get in and turn on the radio.
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