Graphic Match Alterations

As discussed previously, we initially wanted to use a graphic match of the moon that could dissolve into a pearl on Daisy's necklace. However, we experienced a few ramifications with this technique, and we were forced to abandon the idea. In order to trial the idea, we found a still image of the moon that we used against a midnight blue background in order to act as a dummy run. The trial delivered great results, and therefore we proceeded with this idea and felt we should record real life footage (a house and sky) to add verisimilitude to the scene. However, three days later when we head out to film this seen, adverse weather conditions meant that we were unable to achieve the desired effect. The moon was barely visible due to cloud, so we instead opted to represent time lapsing and show the lighting become gradually darker. We simply placed the camera on the tripod, and filmed Prentice's house from 19:30-20:00. Although we didn't initially plan this, the footage delivered a desirable effect, and when played in conjunction with some horror sound effects, we were able to achieve a trademark thriller/horror effect.

Above shows how filming the house in the evening, and adding colour correction/effects on premier can create a 'haunted' effect that typefies horror/thriller films. As it has been highlighted, dark lighting is imperative in a horror because black/dark light renders some objects in the frame with shadow and obscures parts of the environment - building uncertainty.


The picture above manifests why dark lighting is so effective in thriller/horror films, dark lighting used in conjunction with black clothing/attire (Mise en Scene) has obscured the subject's identity and light is projected from a single source.