Conforming to

Conventions
We need to stick to horror conventions
to create a realistic opening sequence.

Mis-en-scene

Location.

Isolated setting
Within our
opening
sequence we
will conform to
this convention
by using a
enclosed
location with
surrounding of
trees.

Props
Weapons
Antiques
Combining both
weapons and antiques
by using a antique knife
is us conforming to
conventions, we will use
this prop to create a
sense of terror.

Colours

Example of red titles.

Dark colours such as Red

and Black
We will conform to this
convention which
represents death, danger
and blood. We will do this
by dressing the character in
black to show danger, use a
black and white wash for
flashbacks and use red titles
to represent blood.

Lighting
Shadows We will
use artificial lighting
to keep to the
conventions of
shadows to
represent her split
personality and give
a sense of her dark
side.

Costume
Represent characters
personality There
isnt much research
on the representation
of costumes.
Therefore we will use
all black to reflect her
personality of dark
and danger.

Sound
Fast loud non-diegetic To stick to this convention
we will use a track which builds up in pace and
volume to reflect the build up of tension in the
action. We will also use diegetic sounds such as
footsteps and smashing to reinforce the jump
element.