research and planning: poster photoshoot

These photos are for my horror film poster. I plan on doing a lot of editing on these to make them darker and i will also be removing the majority of colour, and the arms around.

research and planning: magazine photo shoot

These pictures are for my horror film magazine. I used white and black face paint to create the face make up effect. I shot many photos with the same model but from different angels and positions, showing the contrast of shadows. The pictures of my models arm is of cuts, this is because the character is from a mental asylum and this shows schizophrenic behaviors. These photos will possibly be a faint overlay over the covers photo.

research and planning: photoshoot planning

This is a 'Whatsapp' message between me and my sister who agreed to be photographed for my film poster and magazine. Here i am sending her photos of the idea i had for the photo shoot, showing the possible angles and parts of the body i would be photographing. I also showed her through this message the makeup i would be using on the second picture of the black tear drop makeup around the eyes.

Research and planning: poster drafts

 All of these drafts are initial designs of my horror film poster relating to my trailer called 'The Grim Truth'. Each draft is different using close up shots, and long establishing shots to present the film. The first draft is the one I intend develop on to my actual poster because although it is badly drawn, I think the design would work well when photographed. The idea is to have a female character who will also be on my magazine cover, but the character's identity is unknown on the poster. This is because her face will be hidden behind three hands, one covering her mouth, and two hands covering her eyes. I think this relates well to the films plot because throughout the trailer the identity of the protagonist is unknown. Over the face will be a question mark made up of works relating the the trailer. The slogan for this poster is 'Keep your friends close', which i think works well with relating to the film. Each draft is different and i will using elements of the first two drafts to create my poster.

research and planning: positioning statement ideas

These are initial ideas for my horror magazines positioning statement and masthead.

research and planning: sound research

During our trailer on a few occasions we will be including footsteps, for example when one girl locks another girl into a small room, when she walks away her feet and the stepping sounds are highlighted. Also on other occasions footsteps will be present as a background effect.


This video shows the music on a classic horror film trailer, the beginning i feel could work really well on my own trailer, elements and sounds from this trailer would work well with our genre and plot.




This clip is of the trailer for horror film 'Case 39'. I really like the music used throughout the whole trailer because it starts off quite neutral then as the action kicks in so does the music in a subtle way. The climax is built due to the sound effects and background music. I think this style of trailer music would work well on my own trailer and give it a physiological element.

Research and planning: Location Recces