Storyboards

   Figures 1 and 2 present our initial storyboard, which includes some of the key shots which we aim to include in our thriller film opening.

Figure 1

Figure 2

   We will aim to use a variety of shot types to make our film more interesting. This includes several close up shots to create a sense of intensity whilst presenting key props to establish character and emphasising facial expressions to display the characters' emotion. On the other hand we will also use long shots to establish location. We will add some shot-reverse-shots to suggest opposition between the protagonist and antagonist.

Figure 3

   We also began to consider where we would position credits within our opening. We decided that we would dip to black to present our credits, as was done in the opening scene of 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' (as shown in figure 3). We would do this to create a startling contrast within our opening, plus as a way to transition between locations.