Esther's AS media blog: The Process

This is our process of our opening sequence. We are using final cut pro to edit and create our opening sequence. So far we have 45 seconds worth of footage and intend to put more. At the top is an image where the video is displayed and at the bottom is where we are allowed to alter any changes we can to make it our best piece of work.

This is our first shot of a close up of Esther's face to show her facial expression. This shows Esther just minding her own business and not suspecting anything to happen.

You can see our first title sequence and straight away it tells you what company it is represented by which is Aldenham Pictures. You can also see a mid shot of Esther walking from behind on a dark road.

This is a long shot of Esther walking and another title pops up in association with Angel Mukiri Productions.

This shows a different view point from innocent Esther to the kidnappers view point. You can see his hand wearing black gloves to show evilness and mystery as to who this person is.

Another title appears of A Sam Goodfield Film.

This is an extreme long shot to show location and can see the cars head lights at the distance behind her.

This shows the car slowing down behind her and the title of the opening sequence appears. "THE DARK"

The car is white with bright head lights contrasting to the atmospheres colours of darkness. This shows the danger that may happen and captures the audiences attention.

Then shows the characters name with a close up of her feet walking.

This image shows Esther running and the headlights behind indicating that the car is coming.

The title of the executive producer appears and the camera angle has now switched to the kidnappers point of view watching Esther.

This is where Esther gets grabbed and you can vaguely see the two hands coming out behind the arrow signs.

This is the end.

This is where we edit our music even though we have not yet put our music into our title sequence because we have not yet finished. We are using Garageband to make our music.

Also, we used three girls that will be featured in the opening sequence when we have finished. They will be the missing girls that also include Esther.

The three girls are Katherine (left), Alex (middle) and Emma (right). This was part of their make-up to look like 'perfect' dolls. This picture shows their facial expressions that they are not really happy to wear the makeup but instead are actually forced to wear it by the kidnapper. You can tell from Alex's face she is unhappy about this situation. The rest may be smiling but however, their eyes are telling another story of sorrow and makes the audience feel sorry for all three girls.