Group storyboards - Miss Miller

The group story board is a coming together of everyones ideas and a creation of a final set up to how the clip will pan out. It is highly useful as from this we can see exactly what we need to do in preparation and filming of each shot. We each came up with an individual story board, coming up with various shots for different scenes. These were incorporated into our group story board allowing us to use the best ideas and create the best possible sequence.

We did the sequence scene by scene as we planned out the various shots for each scene. The first scene only consists of one shot. This was fairly obvious in what was needed to be done, we each had a similar idea of the various micro elements needed. We each decided that this scene should be a key to developing an establishment into what is happening throughout the storyline. This was mainly done by including a long shot to show the whole content of the setting giving the audience a clear idea of what is happening and zooming in on Brittany showing her as the focal point of the clip. We will use a combination of slow editing and eerie music to emphasise on the enigma within the shot and to build suspense for the audience.

The next scene was the first flash back of the sequence. It will show the first sign of the antagonist as he is crouched outside the girls house when he is noticed by the girl who panics and runs for a knife. The girl will firstly be presented as being innocent and vulnerable. This was done by showing her as wearing comfortable pyjamas and watching a friendly child's film with her blanket. This mes en scene incorporated with the sound of the film portrays an innocent harmless setting. However this is juxtaposed with the menacing presence of the antagonist, therefore elaborating on the surprise effect inflicted upon the viewer. The presentation of the two characters within this scene was added by myself from my individual storyboard. The cinematography helps with this juxtaposition as we use high/low angles on the antagonist and victim to show them as being innocent and dangerous. This builds relationships between the characters and the audience creating a more engaging clip. It was introduced to the planning by Emma. The cinematography is also used to emphasise the panic created by the antagonist as we use a hand held shot to show the victim under danger. There will not be much editing added to the scene apart from the filters used to show the panic and danger within the clip.

The next flashback consists of the young girl walking home from school on a forest pathway. During this flash we are going to to emphasise the threatening presence of the antagonist. The mes en scene, introduced by Emma, shown includes showing the victim in her school uniform; this is juxtaposed with the isolated setting emphasising her innocence. The antagonist is shown in a dark hoody adding to his hidden identity. This is done through both the cinematography and the sound combined used throughout the scene. An extreme close up is used on the boot of the antagonist plus parallel sound to emphasise his crucial presence within the scene. The close up highlights the importance of the boot and elaborates on the fact that she is in danger, building up suspense for the viewer. The parallel sound emphasises these effects and helps us build a relationship with the character as we clearly hear what she hears. In addition to this a jump cut is used as we show the boot to create an added sense of shock for the audience. This combination of a close up and parallel sound was introduced by me. The contribution of Cara was the editing used. We will add a jump cut to show the boot creating the convention of fear for the audience and adding to the tension built as the girl is put in a lot of danger.

  The final flashback consists of the victim walking home from a night out, it is used to show her state of paranoia as she presumes a innocent runner to be the deranged stalker. The objective for this scene is to highlight the victims deranged mental state, this is mainly achieved by showing clearly her facial expressions. We do this through cinematography using an extreme close up and a reaction shot to clearly show her reaction to, what she thought was, the antagonist. Both these techniques elaborate on the emotions of the young girl, this is done to furthermore make the audience sympathise for her. The cinematography within the clip was added by me from my individual storyboard. The main feature of the clip is the cinematography used meaning there was a lack of important sound and editing features added. The sound used  in the scene may include a shocking sound as the runner runs around the corner, this was introduced by Cara and adds to the shock effect as we presume it to be the antagonist. In addition to this the editing, added by Emma, may include slow editing to prolong the scene creating more suspense as we see our victim in such distressing emotions.

The last section of the sequence is set in the main suicide scene in the park, on the bridge. It is the largest scene in the film. The scene shows the girl about to jump off the bridge, however she is saved by a passing women, this being the protagonist; the scene consists of a plot twist used to shock the audience and create an enigma as the protagonist is killed by the antagonist. The aim of this scene is to shock the audience done through the various micro elements used as the protagonist dies. Suspense is used to great effect as the antagonist slowly walks towards the victims. This is emphasised greatly through the effective use of cinematography and editing. Cara suggested the use of a POV camera angle to put us in the perspective of the antagonist; this is a very effective way of building suspense as it means that we see something about to happen. This results in us predicting what is about to happen and therefore making us worry for the victims and creating a great amount of tension. Also adding to the suspense is the use of slow editing introduced to the scene by myself. The tempo will be slowed down greatly, therefore prolonging the clip. This gives us more time to think about what may happen and the consequences. We therefore feel a lot of tension as we desperately want to see the outcome. Another key convention conveyed during this scene is the sense of shock. This is built through the death of our innocent protagonist. A close up camera angle will be used to highlight the reaction and emotions of the protagonist as she is stabbed. The camera will show only the women's face, focusing mainly on her facial expression. The effect this has on the audience is that we build a relationship with the lady, we feel great sympathy as we see he pain she goes through. It elaborates on the convention of shock as we didn't expect her to die. In addition to this the sound added my Emma will include bit on dialogue and mainly shocking music to add to the shocking effect. The suspense and shock within this scene ends the clip on a cliff hanger, creating an enigma and forcing the viewers to want to watch the full movie.