What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

As a group we have learnt the representations discovered through different techniques of using a camera can multiply the unsettling theme that a supernatural horror adopts to disturb the audience.

First of all, we discovered that using an unusual camera angle worked effectively when shooting the demon like aggressor as it symbolised her disturbing actions and mannerisms, such as the slow rocking or the alarming cackle. Therefore we used a canted angle for each of her shots and used mainly close ups to emphasise the possessed image and to show the audience that she is the dominant 'creature'. This worked together very successfully to create an unnerving atmosphere that not only relates to the genre but exaggerated the zombie/possessed like theme.

To further exaggerate these combinations we decided,in the editing process, to see if we could add any effects that would demonise the character even more and to create effective special effects that would make the opening more tense. We wanted to achieve this using final cut pro, where we edited all of the project, so we experimented with different techniques. To get these we used filters and motions that were placed on top of the clip in effects. At first we decided that the colour in shots of Aphra (the aggressor) would be emphasised and heightened , and the shots of myself (the victim in the hospital) would be black and white. After we tried out both of these ideas, we decided that it would look better if we used a red filter on Aphra with an earthquake motion that make the shot shake. We also created a sound on garage band using the atomic sounds to exaggerate the earthquake effect and make the spectator feel anxious and intimidated. Aswell as the filter and sounds we also made one of the close ups appear at least 3 times in vital parts of the corridor scene, this was to continuously build suspense. To add to this we also found an effect where we could create a ghost like visual technique where you could still see the shot behind. This almost made it like the aggressor is always watching over the victim tormenting her mind (this inspired us to pick the name of our production company). These effects allowed us to create the unsettling character of the demon like girl that exaggerated our horror genre and also gave the opening an original essence. We have learnt that modern technology can create an authentic opening in many different ways offering various techniques for every genre to complement themes and messages portrayed through precise camerawork.

To create our titles we used the options available in the titling effects and again experimented with different ones until we found the most suitable one. We chose 3D titles where the text was shadowed, we thought this was most appropriate as our production company is called 'Shadow Productions'. We dissolved the titles in and out to make it look professional, the shadow on the credits and the title created mystery and suspense.

We also fused another piece of technology in our film to create music using garage band. This taught our group how to create music without an instrument but on a computer. We used this to our advantage and created the whole score using the organ pianos and also used this to create our sound effects using the atom sounds. This allowed us to create more originality in the piece and were all able to learn how to create an effective but mystery score. We had to open different sections for each instrument, this made us see each layer of the song and allowed us to pay attention to every single detail.

Using technology to edit our film has been an inspiring learning curve for all of our group where we have all excelled in different parts. Being on the other side of the camera, filming it, has taught us all the thing one simple camera movement or angle can represent or symbolise. All of this has allowed us to put so much detail in our opening to create a piece unsettling enough and acceptable for a supernatural horror.