Preliminary Exercise 15: Planning, Filming, Recording and Editing Sound in Film in a Shot

 

          My group used sound effects to produce a short film of our own. In order to convey the genre and plot in a school bathroom, mise en scène elements and camera techniques were implemented.  A tense atmosphere was emphasized by using sounds such as running faucets, flushing toilets, and unlocking stall doors. The short film's horror genre was identified by the tense soundtrack, slow-to-moderate tempo, crescendo, and the students' confused facial expressions. The plot was carefully developed by utilizing images, music, sound, and dialogue. The tracking shot created suspense for an event that was anticipated, and camera movements and techniques were used.  The calm atmosphere of the film was introduced with a static shot, which was quickly broken up to reveal a tense scene. 

          Making sure there was no background noise or other distractions during the filming process was the first step. The second take was reshot with the volume of announcements while the student washed her hands. The student searched for the source of the noise, lowering her guard as she left the restroom in the third shot. This increased the suspense and tension. The movie ends on a cliffhanger as the suspense builds and the mysterious figure attacks the student from behind. To increase the film's influence on viewers, a collaborative strategy was taken during the filming process. My crew recorded sounds, incorporated them into uncut video, and added tense background music. Using the Voice Memos app, we recorded an announcement where a classmate acted out a fake lockdown warning. The student was dozed when the announcements blared on the intercom, and the faded sound represented that she was unaware.  We used the mobile app "Cap-Cut" to edit the short film and add additional audio.   

Reflection

          In order to get ready for a big film production, my group worked together, concentrating on planning and making the most of the home and school contexts as well as the resources that are accessible. The use of sound has been crucial in enhancing visual effects and establishing the tone, mood, and atmosphere of the viewer. Peyton mainly handled filming and editing by recording the video footage on her phone to edit scenes and do smooth transitions on Cap Cut. I inspired the group to explore different routes in filmmaking, using camerawork techniques and acting to improvise on acting. Marley and Khloe organized, managing, keeping the set in order, coming up with new ideas.

Work Cited

Regan, P. (2021, January 26). How to Use Suspenseful Music: Mastering the Film Score. StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/film-score-suspenseful-music/

Scripts, I. (2022, September 30). The Comedy Horror Movie: The KEYS to Both Laughs and Scares. Industrial Scripts®. https://industrialscripts.com/comedy-horror-movie/#:~:text=of%20the%20Dead-,In%20Conclusion%20%E2%80%93%20Visceral%20Genres%20With%20Visceral%20Responses,laughter%2C%20followed%20by%20fear%20again.