14. Location Research

I have taken three images for a potential location for our horror opening sequence..

This first image shows a woods surrounded by trees and a fence in the background. This would make a good horror location as it is surrounded by trees which creates the idea that someone could easily be trapped there and no one would even realise, it is dark and creepy and due to the logs and leaves a body could easily be hidden there. I have edited it and decreased the saturation to create a more 'creepy' atmosphere which could be done using imovie. 

This second image shows a ladder leading up to a dark loft. This would make a good horror location as it creates the idea of being trapped as if someone has been locked up in a loft it is extremely difficult to escape. Ladders are extremely creepy due to the sound they make when being stepped on which could create an immediate uncomfortable atmosphere which is a purpose for horror films. Lofts are very dark which can also add to the atmosphere as the dark makes everything seem a lot scarier. I have edited this picture to make the walls look old and dirty to suggest the person who owns this house is 'old and dirty' and doesn't have visitors a lot which instantly portrays an image of scary and creepy character. I also increased the contrast so it is pitch black which suggests that something or someone is going to jump out. 

My final image is a school corridor. I have used school as one of my locations as it suggests calm and safety and we could use this as an advantage and create a murder scene here to shock the audiences expectations. With the lights on, school seems colourful and vibrant however, when the lights are off it is corridor after corridor of complete darkness which would create a very uncomfortable atmosphere. I have edited this photo by increasing the contrast and decreasing the brightness to create a shadow effect suggesting darkness is always there but not always seen.