Equipment used for our trailer

Video camera

This is the video camera which we used to record our footage. It is very simple to use and produced good quality recordings.

Tripod

We used a tripod for our filming so that our footage was steady, as we didn’t want our trailer to appear wobbly. This improved the quality of our footage.

Lanterns & lampsWe used these lanterns in our trailer (in the conservatory scene) with burning candles in, to create an eary atmosphere. The lanterns have a sense of horror as they are metal and dark, and have purple and red colours, which is in keeping with our horror genre.The lamp which we had lit in the conservatory is tall and is in keeping with the idea of our inmates being trapped because of its shape and structure (this idea is also represented in the glass conservatory and the blinds which appear like metal bars, making it look even harder for the characters to escape).

KnifeWe used a knife in our trailer which gives the audience the idea that people are going to be killed in the film, however because it’s a trailer, the audience do not find out if this happens. Therefore making them intrigued and wanting to watch the film (which is the primary purpose of the genre). The knife is silver and metal which could represent a sense of power and destruction, therefore representing Anna’s control in the situation.

Fake blood

The fake blood was used in our trailer to maintain the horror theme, and to make the audience feel scared and distressed. Blood is something audiences stereotypically feel concerned by, and causes them to feel panic and provides a sense of danger. The colour of the blood which is red, has connotations of the devil, danger, and hatred. This represents Anna’s actions.

TV & film

In the background of our filming (in the conservatory scene where they are watching TV), we used the film The Dark Night, to create an ambient sound. We used this film because it sounds very tense and dramatic, which added to the atmosphere in the room because it was playing in the background.

iPhone

We used an iPhone to represent the age group as it is relevant and appropriate for teenagers and for the target audience. This phone also allowed us to show the message which is sent from Anna clearly.