In class, we watch the FutureLearn video about Digital Storytelling. The video was by Frank Ash who is the creative consultant for the BBC. To create this research project, I used Comic Life.
From this FutureLearn video, I learnt that storylines from films are designed to specifically be directed to an audience's emotions. A story plot should be able to fit into one sentence; this is called a TOP LINE. Suspense and anticipation are used in order to grab the audience's attention and get them invested in the story plot. Films are made for a specific target audience.
I will use this research to help me in my own project, I will focus on the audience's that enjoy the slow suspense that comes with Horror/Thriller films, this will be the target audience.
TREATMENT:
In our own project, the story is set around the main character Sarah, a girl whose life is brutally interrupted by her stalker. Who makes themselves apparent in Sarah's life whilst continuously taking and producing pictures of her. Sarah is a prominent player in her Lacrosse team and is excelling at her new position in a photography company as an assistant. A mysterious figure continues to appear as Sarah and her share various encounters which develop into meetings and even one on one exchanges. The distinctive features on her hand, such as a ring and a birthmark are constantly shown without her face being revealed to identify the stalker. Slowly Sarah begins to realise an unsettling presence in her life and she becomes warier of her surroundings. Although she doesn’t pin-point a person, she sees a camera flash from outside her bedroom window. Sarah begins to discover various pictures of herself with constructive comments written at the bottom. Finally, towards the end, Sarah is using the developing room and a picture which she has previously received is lying in the tray as the door opens and footsteps are heard.
TOP LINE: A mysterious figure is quietly stalking Sarah's everyday activities, the motive of jealously quickly turns to an unhealthy obsession.
BIG QUESTION: Will she ever discover her stalker's identity?
You have learned from a FutureLearn presentation about how to engage audiences. You will apply this to your own production and identify your own team's 'topline' and 'big question'.
ReplyDeleteYour film treatment offers satisfying thriller audience pleasures of peril and suspense, and promises to function as an engaging opening, ensuring continued viewing. Your narrative includes activities such as playing lacrosse and singing, based on the abilities of your cast, which will ensure credibility.
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