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Follow the gripping story of a main character awakening in the road amidst a blackout, unraveling a web of terrorist plots and police chases. This sequence combines intense visuals, sound effects, and newspaper clippings to set the stage for a thrilling narrative filled with mystery and suspense.
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B L A C K O U T Megan Cronin
Summary of title sequence • Open on black screen with police radio sound effects • Close up shot of main character’s eyes waking up in the middle of the road • Long distance shots of main character laying in the road • Location establishing shots of road and sound effects of police running by/sirens • Titles follow overlaid on moving shots ofnewspaper clippings, sound effects, police sirens, stock footage of other terrorist plots and interrogation tapes
Example of existing title sequence • Sherlock • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HsxGygknNE • Handwritten notes • Dark lighting to convey mood • Blood • Eerie music • Graphic images • Crime related images • Handheld/shakey camera shots
Characteristics of genre • Psychological thriller • Crime thriller • Realisation and justice of events • Blood • Weaponry • Handheld camera shots • Blueprints • Police and detectives • Dark lighting • Fast paced/thrilling soundtrack
Target Audience • Thriller fans – young adults and adults • Aimed at the male gender • Between the ages of 15 and 40 • Similar works include: • Se7en (18) • Memento (15) • The Silence of the Lambs (18)
Practical challenges • Main actor • Location • Make up effects • Props • Lighting
Sounds • Get Off The Grid by The Succession http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSuikywJDBY • Police sirens http://www.freesound.org/people/MultiMax2121/sounds/156869/ • Police radio http://www.freesound.org/people/rudyiz2cool/sounds/70774/
Target dates • Finish filming by the end of November • Finish editing footage by the start of December • Ready for presentation on 12th December
I would be satisfied if… • The sequence looks as I planned it with no changes due to location/actor problems • It conveys the thriller theme • I finish by the deadline