R+P Post 7: Our opening sequence's planned mis-en-scene

The general themes of the scene in terms of mise en scene will be of low lighting creating mysterious idea's and real life idea themes so no special effects or outlandish costumes.

Camera:

We will use various shot types to convey the feel of the different parts of the scene. For example during the very first part we will use lots of angled shots and various close ups so as not to show the face the face of our main antagonist, in contrast to this for the filming of the news reporters we'll use very simple mid and long shots showing them just talking similar to that of an actual news report. Finally for the part in which the reporter goes missing we are looking to make shakier camera movements to give the audience the impression of a scared person holding it and when they drop it having the shows walking past it to seem coincidental like it's leaving a clue for the audience.

Lighting:

In terms of lighting its similar to the camera shots, for the start of the scene we will ensure there is low lighting with lots of shadows to convey the mysteriousness of that part and the character, because as a result of not being able to see everything the audience is kept guessing. However, in the news reporter scenes good natural lighting will be used to show how it appears to be completely normal, then when the reporter goes missing it will seem more realistic to the audience.

Setting:

Our 3 settings will be firstly Laith Lyster's house, secondly in the school and lastly in something forest. For the scene showing our antagonist Damien we're going to use the stairs and a room in Laiths house, this will seem like a normal house but with the dark shadows and eeriness it will come across spookier. The in school we will be able to create a studio set to make the news report seem as realistic as possible using the various props available to us. Lastly the element of the forest helps to create a sense of helplessness as the news reported and cameraman have nowhere to go if they are attacked and is often typically used in horror films for example the Blair Witch Project which is set in a forest.