Final Sequence: Dark Summer

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Props: Creating Atmosphere


We created drawings that could be placed in the child's room so that it looked more authentic and realistic. We used crayons, as the child is supposed to be quite young. One drawing showed the child with her parents. The parents' eyes were crossed out, maybe connoting that they will be killed. Showing this on screen would create a mystery to the audience, leaving them with questions.

Michael is the stranger who we see at the door and looks in on Zoe from the garden as she is in the kitchen. He wears a white mask and dark clothing. We are also filming when during the evening so he will blend into the darkness, while the mask stands out. This creepiness disturbs the atmosphere as Zoe will not see him but the audience is aware of his presence. The fact that he is posed in an awkward stance is eerie.



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