1. This first shot is an establishing shot to give the viewer an idea of where the opening scene is set, all though there is a pond in frame, the character isn't wearing shoes/trousers normally associated with the countryside or rural areas. This shows that perhaps the character is out of place if not, then definitely unsuited for the scene. I chose this low down shot to ensure that the characters face and head wasn't in the frame, again increasing the feel of suspense. The muddy grass area and pond hold connotations of a typical rural setting. This paints the picture for the sequence that follows.
2. A long pathway leading from the previous shot, as seen in the video below. I think that this shot adds to the effect of seclusion subsequently increasing suspense. So far, i think these shots are definitely similar to those of a "stereotypical" thriller.
3. For this camera shot, i chose to use a slightly canted angle. This, almost subconsciously, makes the audience feel something may perhaps be wrong. As regards to costume, both characters are wearing track suit bottoms and a hooded jumper (hoody) making them fall into the category of mid teens, associated so commonly with being bad behaved. For some viewers, the term "chav" is bought to mind.
4. This is one of the most sinister camera angles. After the two teenagers are shot, we see this angle. This is the point where the story and genre is confirmed for the viewer. I think it helps to outline the Action and thriller aspects of my film. As seen on my coursework blog, the gun for this scene was originally an orange and green children's toy, with a simple adaptation, it looks as real as possible on camera.
5. Here we see a change in scene. It is now indoors and quite noticeably, the lighting mood as changed dramatically. The fact that the dog is jumping at the door sets the next sequence of the man getting ready to take her out for a walk. This, imaginably, was the most worked shot of the film, it took about four or five attempts to successfully film the dog jumping and barking at the door.
6. This shot proceeds the sequence of the man getting his shoes on etc. it signifies another change in scene as he is about to leave the house. Also you can clearly see he is holding the dogs lead.
7. This close up of the dog and feet is to keep the identity of the dog walker a mystery for as long as needed. Also preceding this screenshot is a shot of the same field featured only moments before. Doing this, i hoped to achieve an effect of dramatic irony. This is when the audience knows something the characters on stage (in this case on screen) don't know.
8. Here we have a very revealing shot. The two gunshot victims are led on the floor and are just about to be discovered. The viewer would now assume that this is perhaps the next morning, due to the fact the man is walking his dog and the body's still haven't been discovered.
9. This is the title of my film "Altered Image". The choice of title is to fit the storyline. Being of a mass murderer who is schizophrenic, his victims are killed and more than often his alternate personality discovers them. Not knowing that he himself is the murderer, he reports these incidents to the police. Eventually he becomes a suspect and begins to question his own mental health.
