Behind the scenes- Editing

BEFORE

Before the lighting was changed throughout the sequence, the lighting was very artificial and didn't capture the look that we wanted, as the the light was too bright and shadow is required to add the thriller feel. By darkening the light this will caste more shadow and make it harder for the audience to see what is completely going on, therefore adding a mystery. The darkness also reflecting the emotion, alongside the darkness in the character herself. Indicating a small element that shows she is emotionally unstable. By toning down the light it adds a realistic feel as if we were creating a real-life thriller to be published on the big screens. Overall, by changing the lighting, not just in this scene but throughout, maintains the same level of shadow and light, which is the right contrast and maintains the feel that we want.

AFTER

Through the editing process we changed a variety of elements and areas, but the large part and proportion of the film that was changed was the levels of light within the scene. We dimmed the light levels in order to create a more atmospheric look, making the sequence darker and richer adding depth, alongside the shadow, applying more of a sinister look. Therefore, incorporating suspense and thriller like qualities e.g. being dark and having less artificial light. By changing the levels of light this changes the time of day in which we filmed. We originally filmed during the day, just before the sun set as this was the arranged time that we could all meet at. However, the light being very bright makes the bath scene look very random and shows no relation to the dark and gloomy feel we were trying to achieve. Adjusting the levels to include more shadow implies the idea more than before. Alternatively, It also makes her enclosed in a small space, as the lighting is much more compact, in the sense of just focusing on a few spots of intense lights and the rest being a little darker. Creating shadows on parts within the bathroom, such as the curves in the bath and the shadows under the taps. Alongside, casting a shadow on the character and trying to place her emotions on the line, making her look vulnerable to herself and the fear from objects around her. Also, the fear of the unknown. The overall effect on the audience should be now to see, that her emotions are the enemy rather than there actually being another person involved, displaying a psychological thriller. The way that we have portrayed her is to expose the symptoms and effects without proper treatment and medication consumed by those suffering from schizophrenia. In conclusion, we have tried to use film and media to portray the importance of this condition and that it can effect anyone, no matter what age, although, it is more likely to occur in adolescence/ early adulthood.