Props for our Film

Props are also important as the point of a film is to make it seem real espiecally in a horror, and if no props were used the film it would not seem real and it would not attract the audience.

We will be using a fake knife as that was the murder weapon Jack the Ripper used and to make the audience sit on the edge of there seat.

We may need to use the torch incase it gets too dark and there is not enough light.

We will be using newspaper articles, headlines and pictures which will be used in the Conference scene. We need to use the newspaper articles as it shows the time period by the year, the style of the newspaper, it shows who the murderer it aiming at next and it also represents that he is proud of all of the murders he has done and he is not ashamed.

Location of our Film

A set is very important as it creates the mood and atmosphere for a film.

In our opening of our two minute film a quarter of the film is filmed inside and three quarters of the film will be outside. We have many important locations especially as our film is suppose to be based in the 1880's so keeping that themed look is very significant in our film.

The Enfield Offices is going to be the establishing shot where the victim is going to walk out to give of the vibe she just finished her job as she is suppose to be a prostitute. We all agreed that this location will be a part of our two minute opening as it looks like large and seems very rich and it may have good lighting as there is a lamp by the offices. The only problem with this location is that where we would need to place the camera and tripod is a car park, so we must be careful and be sure that the cars are not in the frame.

This is the alley where we will be filming where all of the walking shots will be taken. We feel that this alley has an 1880's vibe. We feel that it will be effective as it seems claustrophobic and eerie when it will be dark. There are some problems with this alley as many people walk through the alley and in the background there are some cars and to resolve this issue we will need to film further back or point the camera at the angle.

We will be filming in Gentleman's Row. This is where many of our shots will be filmed, further down Gentleman's Row is where the alley and the archway is where the walking and abuse shots are. This only problem with filming in Gentleman's Row is that many people walk down there and there are some houses so we will have to be quiet and to be prepared of cutting shots as people may walk pass.

This a map of where we will be filming, this part of Enfield seems very old and Victorian. This location is very near our houses and our school so we could film immediately after school.

We will also be filming in the Conference Room in school, we will be shooting the newspaper article

scenes there, and this will help us filming in school as we can film during free periods or at lunch. The Conference Room is also very dark and the notice board is there where we will be pinning up the articles and it can represent isolation from the outside world and the darkness of the plot.

Ideas for Costumes

Costumes are very important whilst filming as the style of dress, accessories and hairstyle, represent the characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.

Jack the Rippers Costume

When I was researching Jack the Ripper all of the pictures of people interpretations and outfits of him all had top hats and black capes. Which is why our group has decided to incorporate them in to the costume. There are clothing items and objects from both pictures we will be using such as the top hats, the cape, black trouser, black shoes and gloves. We will be adding a black shirt instead of a white shirt as we want to black it clear he is the "villain" and to make the actor seem very mysterious. We will only have a knife as it is a prop we will be using. There will be no Cain or bag as we don't think we need them.

Victims Costume

This is a typical 1800's women outfit. This consists of a corset and a long skirt, we have decided that our actress Michaela who will be playing the victim will wear a corset top, long skirt, a shawl and shoes as we want to show her wealth as well, as our victim is not rich she is a poor prostitute. The left picture is a the missing poster of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack the Rippers victim and her death was the most gruesome. I thought this picture was interesting as it shows what she looked like and her social class.

Mise-En-Scene

In lesson we have learnt about mise-en-scene which is translated as 'Everything in the scene'.
Mise-en-scene literally means everything put in the scene or film to be filmed.
Analysing a mise-en-scene we need to comment on numerous amounts such as Characters as they are very important in a film, as characters and actors make the film seem like reality and to grab the audience attention.
Props are also important as the point of a film is to make it seem real from a horror to a comedy, and if no props were used the film it would not attract the audience as the audience are going to be watching the film for an hour and a half, it needs to keep them engaged, as the directors also need to think about the critics as many people judge there opinions on reviews from friends or newspapers before they see it.
Costumes also need to be commented on as costumes make the characters. A person dressed all in black can stereotypically be a villain and the audience need to judgements to make their predictions later on in the film. Costumes are also needed to set the time period for the film.
A set is very important as it creates the mood and atmosphere for a film. If the set was a small, dark room with pictures or notes everywhere it could represent isolation from the outside world. A set can also be symbolic as it could represent the character as well. Set is also needed to show the time period.
The location is very significant as you need to know where the film is set to try and get in the mind set of the location. It may also be significant as it shows the time period and the stereotypes or social class of the people for example, if a family lived in a palace they would be seen as rich.
Make-up is also needed as it makes up the reality of the film, it may also represent the character such as a women with red lipstick may be seen as promiscuous, sexual and dominate.
Body Movements are significant as it can create tension or a relationship such as if two people had an argument they be opposite each other and in each others faces to represent a barrier that cannot be crossed.
Extras are also needed to make the film seem real as you cannot have only the main character in a film as there are people and it will seem unrealistic.
The use of colour which can be symbolic for a personality or the emotions of a character such as light blue may represented sadness. Also, pathetic fallacy could be mentioned.
The use of lighting is very significant when analysing as it can create a mood and it can represent a genre for example, low key lighting is often used in mysteries and thrillers.