Locations...

Above is Rachel's home.

It is a light colour and looks very homely. This is the effect that I wanted because I wanted to show that when she is at her home she feels safe and out of harms way. 

Above are several images of the park near to where I live.

I wanted to use a park as they are often used in thriller/horror films. I like how deserted and lonely they look, which is good for the meet-up as it shows that Rachel has put herself in danger.

Rule of Thirds and One-Point Perspective...

The rule of thirds is a concept that describes the way in which things are filmed, the frame is divided into nine seperate sections. The general rule is that the section in the centre is not used for points of interest. Usually the director will make sure that the main focus is placed on either the left or the right.

I may use this rule when I'm filming a moment of equlibrium in the film, but often thiller/horror films go against this rule and place certain characters or items in the cenre section, this is because it makes the audience feel uncomfortable as they feel thrown off by the intimidation of it.

Examples...


Rule of Thirds:

 

One-Point Perspective:

 

Shooting Script...

I'm going to start my trailer with an establishing shot of Rachel's house.
Establishing shots are commonly used at the beginning of trailers to show where the trailer will take place.

I will then pan across Rachel's desk to show the audience that it is where she is sitting.

Next will be the conversation between Rachel and "Jake", he will suggest that the two of them should meet. Rachel is happy but looks over her shoulder to see if anyone is looking, as she knows in the back of her mind that she is doing something that isn't wise, meeting a stranger online.

I will then use a shot to show that "Jake" isn't who he says he is, by showing the man's hands then zooming out to show the back of his head.

I will show Rachel walking in the park, ready for the meet-up. She will be smiling but at the same time look a little bit anxious.

The man will approach Rachel and she will be confused and scared as she realises that she is not meeting Jake.

I'm then going to show the man walking through a dark corridor towards the camera, I will insert clips in between this of Rachel running and looking scared.

Lastly, I will show the title of the film and the date of release.

Storyboard...

Todorov Narrative Theory...

The narrative for a film that Todorov suggests is a five part structure:
 

1. a state of equilibrium at the outset;

This is the point in the film where everything appears normal and calm, this is also usually the point where characters and the scene are established.

2. a disruption of the equilibrium by some action;

This is when something of an issue presents itself to the audience but perhaps not the characters.

3. a recognition that there has been a disruption;

This is the climax in the film where the plot begins to thicken and there is a disturbance in the film that needs to be resolved.

4. an attempt to repair the disruption;

This is the part in the film where the hero/heroine tries in their best efforts to resolve the problems and "save the day".

5. a reinstatement of the equilibrium

This is the final part of the film after the issues have been resolved and everything appears to be normal again.

Beacause I am creating a teaser trailer, I will not follow the full structure because this would mean that the ending will be spoiled and nobody would see the film.
Instead I am only going to follow the first three points:

1. a state of equilibrium at the outset;
2. a disruption of the equilibrium by some action;
3. a recognition that there has been a disruption;

This means that I will end the trailer with the audince left in suspension, which will hopefully encourage them to want to see the film. 

Character Development...

Main Characters

Rachel Smith:
This is going to be the main character for my trailer.
She is a typical 16 year old girl who goes to school and enjoys socialising with her friends.
She especially enjoys social networks.
She is particularly naive when she begins speaking to a "young" boy online who is very kind and complimenting of her.

Adam Thornhorpe:
This is the person who Rachel begins speaking to online.
He is a 17 year old boy who goes to school.
He is very kind to Rachel and constantly says how beautiful she is in her online pictures.

The Man:
This is who Rachel is really speaking to.
He lives alone and his house is very plain and dark.
His full identity is never shown.
I am only going to show shots of the back of his head to make the character seem more mysterious and sinister.
I am also not going to give him a voice to make the audinece even more frightened of him.
He asks Rachel to meet him and she agrees.

Minor Characters

Mrs. Smith:
This is Rachel's mother.
She becomes very concerned when she learns that her daughter is talking to a stranger on the internet.

Policeman:
He arrives at the house telling Mrs. Smith that her daughter is in danger.

Mese en scene...

Production Design Period: This refers to the overall design of the film in order for it to appeal to its target audiene.

Location: Where the film is set needs to be genre appropriate.

Costume: The clothes should be in keeping with the characters' personas and the design concept for the film.

Properties/Props: These are used to dress the set or for characters to set an appropriate representation of the style and theme.

Colour Design: Use of certain colours to convey particular moods or ideas, for example, reds and blacks conveying danger and mystery, and yellow connoting sunshine and happiness.

Lighting...

Ambient Lighting: Available lighting, for example, outdoors, to emphasise realism. It usually includes natural lights, eiher outdoors or coming through windows. It can also mean artificial lights such as normal room lights.

Artificial Lighting: High or low key lighting for desired effects, including colour and lighting design, such as mini spots, follow spots, etc.

High-key Lighting: Everything is evenly and brightly lit, with minimum shadows. This lighting is termed realistic and is often used in musicals and comedies.

Low-key Lighting: This lighting creates strong contrasts with less illumination, more shadows, and many more grayish, dark areas.

Three Point Lighting: Used to model an actors face or an object  with a sense of depth. Light from three directions is used. A backlight picks out the subject from its background, a bright key light highlights the object and a fill light from the opposite side ensures that the key light casts only faint shadows.