Throughout the process of constructing our final opening sequence, as a group we used a variety of different technologies. These technologies include:
- Computer
- Video Camera - JVC Everio HD
- Flip Camera
- Importing clips onto the editing program
- Putting the clips onto the editing timeline
- Putting the clips in order in the editing timeline
I also learnt other skills such a cutting clips so they start and finish in the places I want this also allowed us to put together action match shots. For example when the boy kicks the ball in the air, the next shot we see is of the ball falling and him kicking it but from a different angle to what the audience see the ball kicked into the air. I also learnt how to put effects onto the clips, for example an effect used within our final opening sequence as well as the preliminary task and the first draft was a cross dissolve. I also learnt how to import sound onto the timeline so it was put on top of certain shots. This was effective for when we recorded sound separately as it allowed me to put layers of sound onto the opening sequence. For example, having the heavy breathing louder in comparison the music which would still be able to be heard even though there was heavy breathing imported onto the timeline. Abode Premiere also allowed us to edit the lighting of certain shots, for example we could make them darker or lighter if we wished. I learnt how to do this, however as a group we decided that the lighting for the final edit of the opening sequence should be left unedited as it made it more realistic which fitted with the continuity editing theme we wanted to follow. A lot of the skills I learnt I picked up on my own, or through the help of talking to Chloe. However sometimes when neither of us knew, I used tutorials such as the ones below that had been posted on YouTube.
Another program that was used during the process of constructing the opening sequence was After effects. This program was used to make the titles for the opening sequences. This program was mainly used by Chloe, however, I did use this program to make the titles for the first draft of the opening sequence. I fount this program difficult to use. Therefore, by using a tutorial I learnt how to make titles. I learnt how to change the font, the size and the colour of the text. I also learnt how to add effects to the text. The skills i learnt were very basic.
From using after effects to make our titles. We ended up with a title sequence that matched that of the thriller genre.
This is the first title that appears on screen. This title has a puddle effect. The title looks as if there is rain splashing onto the titles. 
This is the main title of the sequence. The font of this title is jagged and looks as if finger nails have scrated through the title. The title then exits the screen by shattering into pieces of glass and falling off the bottom of the page.
The following titles are shown at the end of the opening sequence.
This shows the title entering the shot. The words enter the screen mimicking a wave. The words enter from the top left and bottom right then meet in the middle.
The title finishes with the names of the group members being clear on screen.
The title sequence then exits the shot line by line. The letters twirl off the screen.
The way the titles enter and exit the shot are the same for each role.
Video camera: We used a JVC everio HD to film the different shots for the construction of the opening sequence. Whilst constructing the opening sequence, I learnt how to use the video camera in various ways to get the best possible shot. This would include the different angles I could point the camera in, as well as using a tripod for a steady shot or using the camera hand held for more disturbed shots, such as running or following someone. By learning the different angles I can use the camera in allowed me to think more about how to film certain shots to represent certain scenarios and think about shots that will work well to match the thriller genre. For example, a number of point of view shots were used within our final opening sequence to create tension and to show that the boy character was being watched by the mysterious antagonist. Also from the preliminary task we learnt by using the camera as a hand held camera it creates tension. Therefore we decided to use a hand held camera as it created tension and showed that the young boy was being followed by the antagonist. From the preliminary task and the first draft, Chloe and I realised that sound that was part of the video recordings were not very clear due to background noises of cars, and other people. Therefore to improve the sound and the overall finished product, we decided to record the sound separately and add the sound during the editing stages.
Flip Camera: When evaluating the preliminary task and the first draft, Chloe and I decided it would be a better idea to record the sound separately as it would result in better quality sound which then would lead to a better overall opening sequence. We created the sound of loud heavy breathing by breathing deeply into an empty bottle, this put emphasis on the breathing when it was put onto the shot, it also made it more suspicious for the audience. We also recorded the conversation of the boy on the phone separately as it resulted in it being clearer. This was important as it showed a conversation with the boys mum saying he was on his way home. We both decided the best technology to record the sound on would be a Flip camera. We decided upon the Flip camera, because it is easy to connect to the computer and import the sound recordings into Adobe Premier Pro. The Flip camera was simple to use, therefore it was easy to learn and understand how to use the Flip camera.
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