Main Task Evaluation

Salem

Treatment

Due to the fact that we filmed our media product at midday, it meant that it was very bright and on original viewing it did not create the eerie atmosphere that is associated with horrors.

We decided to use the colour wheel to create a filter over each clip in a blue colour, as this made it look more dull and gloomy. It also gave the effect that it was cold due to blue being a cold colour. This created the effect we had hoped for.

We then used the luna curve feature along with the feather tool to create an vignette within the footage. This darkened the edges of the screen, making the footage appear darker and to bring more focus to the centre of the clip.

We added audio over the top of the footage. This was an uncopyrighted audio clip we found on the internet which played noises such as wind and quiet screeching - we felt this sounded suspenseful and creepy. We also added panting and screaming at the end of the video over the top of this audio for a greater effect.

Throughout the video, we used key frames to add in credits of the smaller cast roles (for example, location scout). We also used key frames to add in the title of our film at the end of the video.

Shot List

Process of Creating a Logo

To begin with, I found a picture of a cartoon tree on Google and opened this in Photoshop. I chose to use a cartoon tree instead of a real one as it would be easier to outline this and I felt it would look better as a logo.

As I wanted to fill the image of the tree in black, I used the pen tool to select and outline the image of the tree. I made sure that I followed the edges of the tree as accurately as possible, but it was not a problem if it was slightly off as it would be filled in black anyway and so you would not see the original image.

I then used the fill tool and a pure black colour to fill in the outlined tree. I then inverted the selection tool so that the background was selected as I wanted to delete this area of the image. Below is the before and after of deleting the background.

I then went onto 1001fonts.com and found a font that I liked and felt would be suitable for my logo. We chose the 'SMZ' as it was the first initial of each team member and we felt that the name 'smz productions' sounded catchy.

In Photoshop, I placed this quote beneath the image of the tree. Below is the final image of our logo.

Call Sheets

Below are the call sheets for the production of our media product. These are vital to the success of our shoots as they will inform the actors of the date and times they are needed at shoots so that we are able to keep to schedule and start shooting at the correct time. These sheets will also ensure that each actor is dressed appropriately so that we do not need to take time away from shooting for make-up/hair and outfit changes.

Talent Release Forms

The talent release forms below show that we have the permission from the actresses to shoot video of them when needed. It also gives us their consent to distribute the footage of them online.