Costume, Location and Props (Prelim)

Costume Location and Props
In our video we won't be using many props as we want to keep the focus on the dialogue and the eerie and tense atmosphere. Having a small amount of props still makes the scene look realistic and doesn't clutter the environment creating an unbalanced backdrop. The only props we will be using are a plastic cup for when the protagonist drops it on the floor when she is shocked to see the antagonist. The hollow sound of the cup when it falls to the ground and the splash of water, will add to the drama and tension of the scene, when there is a dramatic pause. We will also be using a fake knife in our video to create drama and give a good representation of what is thriller is all about. The fake knife will only be seen in the last final seconds of the scene when the antagonist says 'you'll soon find out', adding to the tension by creating a dark and sinister atmosphere which is seen as typical of thrillers and horrors.

Plastic Knife

Plastic Cup

Costume in our video will be simple and realistic to everyday which reflects our kitchen setting.The protagonist will be wearing an basic outfit of jeans and a top to add to the verisimilitude of the scene, because that type of casual wear is typical of everyday. The antagonist will also be wearing a simple costume, mainly consisting of dark clothing and subtle make-up. We don't want the costumes to be to over the top as it could make our video appear comical when the aim is to film a serious and tense scene.

 For the location of our video we will be filming in a kitchen scene, using a food technology classroom. We decided to film in this location because it makes the scene look more realistic and not out of place as a kitchen is typical in an everyday scene. Originally we were going to film in an English classroom, however we moved location as we didn't think that a typical classroom was an appropriate setting for our tense and dramatic scene and didn't fit the narrative.

Images From:
http://www.essimo.co.uk/weapons-for-kata-self-defence/plastic-knife/prod_88.html
http://www.shindigz.com/party/hot-pink-16-oz-plastic-cups/pgp/9web9036