I researched into what classifies a 15 film using the website; bbfc.co.uk.
A 15 certificate film means that no-one under the age of 15 is allowed to view it, rent or buy the film. Issues such as drugs and sex are accepted, however they are not permitted to be shown in detail or to encourage. Aggressive and strong language may be used throughout the film, but not to a high extent where the strongest language is repeated purposefully. Violence and horror are allowed to be shown, as long as the film does not focus on the pain or torture of the character involved for too long.
The horror opening my group will be producing is aimed to be for a 15 certified film. This means that my group will have to stay to the boundaries of the certificate guidelines at all times whilst filming.
Monday, 22 November 2010
What I have learnt from watching horror film opening credits
- From watching the opening credits to "Dawn of the Dead", "Splice" and "Mimic, I have learnt several things which we need to take into consideration when creating our own opening credits.
- As our opening will contain quite a lot of video footage, I think that it would be a good idea for my group to have the writing over the top of the footage, instead of seperately; like on the opening for "Splice".
- Also, I think that it looks most effective when the film name isn't revealed until the end, as it adds anticipation for the audience.
- The opening credits often contain the name of the main actors, and the producers and directors. This is because more people pay attention to the opening credits than they do the end ones, as the film would have already finished.
- In my opinion, short, sharp camera shots look best as they switch from one to another quickly, which adds apprehension for the film.
- As our opening will contain quite a lot of video footage, I think that it would be a good idea for my group to have the writing over the top of the footage, instead of seperately; like on the opening for "Splice".
- Also, I think that it looks most effective when the film name isn't revealed until the end, as it adds anticipation for the audience.
- The opening credits often contain the name of the main actors, and the producers and directors. This is because more people pay attention to the opening credits than they do the end ones, as the film would have already finished.
- In my opinion, short, sharp camera shots look best as they switch from one to another quickly, which adds apprehension for the film.
Mimic; Horror Opening
For my third opening, I watched the credits for the film "Mimic". Again, I took notes on what the opening credits contained.
- Starts with video footage and images.
- The camera shots are quick, and jump from one to another.
- Company is named first; Dimension films.
- Actors names flash on the screen quickly.
- Images of bugs and insects appear.
- The quickness of the shots provide confusion and anticipation to the audience.
- White angled writing.
- Flickering screen on some shots.
- People who helped in the production phases names are shown towards the end.
- Starts with video footage and images.
- The camera shots are quick, and jump from one to another.
- Company is named first; Dimension films.
- Actors names flash on the screen quickly.
- Images of bugs and insects appear.
- The quickness of the shots provide confusion and anticipation to the audience.
- White angled writing.
- Flickering screen on some shots.
- People who helped in the production phases names are shown towards the end.
Splice; Horror Opening
I also watched the opening credits of the film called Splice. Like "Dawn of the Dead", I have taken note of what is displayed throughout the credits.
- The writing is displayed in white font on a black background, and the transition fades the words in and out of the screen.
- The film institution is shown first, (Warner Bro's, a Dark Castle Entertainment).
- Unknown image/video, creates an uncomfortable feeling for the audience as they are unsure what it is.
- The goes on to show actors and actresses names who star in the movie.
- Names of people who are key in the production stages such as make-up, music and special effects are shown.
- Unlike "Dawn of the Dead", the film name appears last in the opening credits.
- The writing is displayed in white font on a black background, and the transition fades the words in and out of the screen.
- The film institution is shown first, (Warner Bro's, a Dark Castle Entertainment).
- Unknown image/video, creates an uncomfortable feeling for the audience as they are unsure what it is.
- The goes on to show actors and actresses names who star in the movie.
- Names of people who are key in the production stages such as make-up, music and special effects are shown.
- Unlike "Dawn of the Dead", the film name appears last in the opening credits.
Dawn of the Dead; Horror Opening
I watched the opening credits of the horror; Dawn of the Dead. These are the features I came across whilst watching.
- The writing was displayed with a red font, on a black background. The transition of the words coming off the screen gave the effect of dripping blood.
- The first thing that I noticed was the film company name appearing at the beginning - (Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, New Amsterdam Entertainment).
- The transitions appeared seperately to the video clips shown.
- The film name (Dawn of the Dead) appeared in capital font, in red.
- After this, the main actors and actresses names were displayed.
- Inbetween the writing and text, a short quick video clip was shown, there was a repeated image of a face with blood flashing up on the screen between clips.
- Towards the end of the credits, producer and co-producer names are given.
- The credits end with the name of the director of the film.
- Throughout the opening credits, sinister music and appropriate sound affects were used.
- The writing was displayed with a red font, on a black background. The transition of the words coming off the screen gave the effect of dripping blood.
- The first thing that I noticed was the film company name appearing at the beginning - (Universal Pictures, Strike Entertainment, New Amsterdam Entertainment).
- The transitions appeared seperately to the video clips shown.
- The film name (Dawn of the Dead) appeared in capital font, in red.
- After this, the main actors and actresses names were displayed.
- Inbetween the writing and text, a short quick video clip was shown, there was a repeated image of a face with blood flashing up on the screen between clips.
- Towards the end of the credits, producer and co-producer names are given.
- The credits end with the name of the director of the film.
- Throughout the opening credits, sinister music and appropriate sound affects were used.
Lesson 22/11/10
In todays lesson, we discussed the task we had previously been set; to be up to date with the pre-production stages of our horror film opening. We then viewed a couple of well known horror film openings to get inspiration and research for our own. We took note of features such as what appears on the screen to the audience, and what affect this gives. I have watched three film openings from www.artofthetitle.com and have taken notes of what I saw. These will be updated onto my blog shortly.
Our Chosen Location
We have chosen to use location 2, (Matthew Tyler's house), to film our horror opening. This is because we think that the layout of the house fits better with our planned storyboard. Also, it has the most important advantages which will affect the turnout of our opening. However, we need to make sure that when it comes to filming, we remove objects such as family photos to make the location look convincing and realistic.
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