Locations
School building
The grounds of Churchdown School Academy will provide most of the specifications that will make up a majority of our shots. The field can be used to show a figure in the distance which would build an eerie atmosphere and create an unsafe vibe. As well as this, we can use the fact that a school is meant to be safe to our advantage; once the killer is following the victim, the school walls will feel like a prison rather than a safe haven. The school is also local to all members of the crew and is easily as accessible which will be significant when the work is spread over several days.
Media suite
The initial idea behind using the media suite in our production, was to locate an area that provided PCs to work with and a dark area to set the scene. The computers would be used by the main antagonist, to plot and scheme against the victim; the other computers can also be used for the victim and to light up when freaky occurrences appear. The dark, dingy environment of the suite can provide a great scene for a plotting villain, the darkness can also help mask the face of the hooded figure and its plans. Finally, as social media is the main theme of our trailer, it can also provide the method of communication between killer and victim; as well as explaining the plot.
Teacher's house
One of the teachers who is well known in our media community gave us special permission to allow filming at her house. This location is vital in order to introduce characters to the production and allow the plot to envelope, the house could be used as another location that will feel unsafe once the killer is let in. The victims mother will also be based in this location in order to make the story believable and increase tension when she inevitably dies.
Churchdown roads
This will be the final location, the roads and narrow streets are and will always be a scary, uneasy location which is perfect for our horror. Specifically during a car scene in which they crash and are stranded in a secluded location, the area in particular can give many hiding places for the killer and the darkness could cover up the impending danger. Also, the fact that the location is unknown to he victim, increases tension and significantly aids the isolated and dangerous vibe.