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SMART TARGETS FOR PLANNING

 Smart Targets  I would like to accomplish all the planning before I start filming my opening, so that it can run more smoothly, making the process easier. I need to make sure that I have all the props, makeup, costumes and actors. I need to make sure that all my locations match the theme of the opening as that it helps give off the right storyline.  I need to make sure that all the locations are accessible at the times I need them, and make sure that they are not busy with the population as some of the scenes are based outside in public. I need to make sure that I have planned the right background music so I can build the suspense and tension between the actors and the audience. 

DRAFT SCRIPT

Title of the Film Script    C1 = Ted Phillips – Protagonist (main character) C2 = Autumn Hill – Dog walker (the victim) Extras – Family members    Scene 1    The setting – The forest, at night, low-key lighting, women walking her dog, there is no other people walking around meaning she is alone. Around 8:00 at night. Music playing – what C2 is listening to, diegetic sound   Autumn Hill will be wearing everyday clothes – leggings, trainers and hoodie – hair will be down. The women is in her early 20s   Opening shot - Medium Close-up Shot of dog’s front body walking towards the camera in a forest. (5 seconds)   The camera shot slowly tilts upwards to show the young girl walking around, with headphones in listening to music. (2 seconds)   The branches of twigs start snapping (music stops) – sound of someone stepping on them. The facial expression of Autumn should be scared and confused as we get a closeup of her face. She takes one earphone...