The storyboard of our thriller

Our thriller locations

The opening of our thriller will be set in a dressing room, where the character of Scarlett will be shown applying make up and the plot will be set in action. Since we've gone for the sub-genre of Film Noir this dressing room will have to be glamorous and vintage-looking, therefore it cannot be a modern dressing room which is problematic since not many people have a vintage dressing room. Therefore we have a few options for this, firstly enquire if we could use 'The Maddermarket Theatre' dressing rooms, since it's a very old-fashioned building and would be well-suited. Secondly within our group we have a couple of possible suitable locations in Grandparent's houses etc. however this may be problematic for reaching as it would be in Beccles most likely.

Our second location will be shown as Scarlett rushes into the night, dimly lit alleyways will be shown as she rushes off into the night (we took great inspiration from the Third Man scene of when Harry discovers that his friend remains alive, the dark shadows cast everywhere). This will be filmed in the alleyways near the Norwich market, hopefully found this quite serene street where there are not numerous people rushing around as it would ruin the 1930's eeriness that we aim for. Therefore it is likely we will film around 4pm, keeping the shoppers to a minimum, being able to film mainly with natural lighting yet getting the time right to create those dark shadows across the alleyways. We found this alleyway on the outskirts of Norwich, and it fits in perfectly with out idea of a serene pathway which we could easily imagine the character of Scarlett rushing down. The old brick walls which are extremely close together should help to give a claustrophobic impression, helping to build tension in these faster paced scenes. It's also quite a secluded area and therefore there shouldn't be a huge amount of passers-by to create issues and problems for us as we film. The rails to the left could symbolise Scarlett's entrapment of character, in a tricky situation. The darker walls and lighter floor should look stylistic in a black and white effect when filmed.  As seen in the photograph, despite being a very closed in alleyway it is very well lit therefore should not be exessively underexposed (not just film noir dark but so dark that the audience cannot make certain aspects of the picture out).
  

Thirdly Scarlett will reach the City Hall, the large impressive building's contents will remain a mystery to the audience, as the clip will stop as she waits for her lover (which only we know, the audience won't be aware of, what she is doing will be a complete enigma). The large staircase and glamorous background should work perfectly with the genre of Film Noir and the ideas that we have for our thriller opening. With the two outdoor locations, the weather may be slightly difficult due to quite obviously if it rains or is unruly at all, filming, lighting and keeping costume in the right condition might be difficult. However it shouldn't be an extreme problem, the alleyways offer a fair bit of shelter and the rain may add a certain theatricality and sense of pathetic fallacy. Only a few shots will be shot outside the city hall, therefore pedestrians/weather shouldn't be an excessive issue by any means, that risk is worth the classical element of the building and the fact that it is always relatively well lit from the memorial. The grand scale of the building should make good eye-catching footage and therefore the audience should question further why Scarlett is there and what she is doing? It should successfully give the impression that it's building up to a finale before the cliff hanger, keeping the audience engaged.

Analysing reality television program openings

Reality TV shows document real life occurances and the lives of real people, they tend to be more for entertainment purposes than educational or informative.
Made in Chelsea! 
Made in Chelsea is a reality television show which is focused on the lives of about 10 different people who all live in Chelsea and are in one way or another intertwined (friends, couples, family etc.).
Firstly the opening sequence consists of 'Previously on Made In Chelsea' which features clips of important footage from the previous episode. This just reminds the viewer of the ongoing plot and since every episode ends on a cliff-hanger, this will purely involve the audience from very early on because they will remember the cliff hanger then want to see the resolution.

The title is shown at the very end of the opening sequence, it uses the layout of the World War 2 'keep calm and carry on' layout, which presents the show as quite classy since the 1940's was a very glamorous time. The white writing against the blue background suggests light entertainment, quite a chilled reality television program which isn't really heavy or intellectual, purely just light enjoyable entertainment. The boldness of 'Chelsea' suggests that the location plays a big part of the show, suggesting that the people featured are probably quite wealthy due to Chelsea being a very respectable city. The use of the British campaign layout and the boldness of Chelsea definitely is an implication that it's a very British television program, which puts focus upon an upper class British lifestyle. The crown another obvious suggestion that the characters are wealthy, glamorous and have quite an easy lifestyle. This would appeal to the young adult/teenage target audience that Made In Chelsea aims for since that life of luxury and ease is something that greatly appeals to young people, they quite like to watch what they would label as an idealistic lifestyle in admiration. The title sequence is very short which adds an enigmatic question behind what the contents of the television show is, that mystery encourages people to actually watch the episode.

Geordie Shore

Geordie Shore is a less serious reality TV show, filled with partying and crazy nights out more than anything else. It's set in Newcastle and follows the night lives of eight different young typical 'Geordie's'. The opening introduces the different characters as they quickly say something about themselves over the background party music. In the background each time is colourful, flashing lights and footage which creates a lively and exciting vibe. This appeals to the young adult/teenage audience of Geordie Shore as it presents the characters' crazy and exciting lifestyles, it gives the impression that the show is upbeat and therefore entertaining to watch. The characters also dance to the music as they are introduced showing them as 'larger than life' fun characters, who's lives would not be at all boring. The character of Charlotte introduces herself as 'I would never date a guy without a six pack' therefore it is likely that the audience will pick her out as a character that they can laugh at, as she seems slightly dim, which always leads to good entertainment. The bold font used to introduce the characters and the title suggests quite an in-your-face reality TV show, bold, big and unmissable.

The Hills
The Hills is an American reality TV show which was produced for a number of years due to its popularity, it follows a number of glamorous young character's lives as they venture into the world of LA and New York fashion. The opening sequence begins with this shot of the very beautiful, sunny LA beaches instantly suggests to the audience that the show will follow exciting lives, probably of wealthy characters who are reasonably care-free. The clear blue sky and sea represents a perfect place, and gives the audience that holiday-feel if only by looking at the shot which leads to the audience themselves feeling quite relaxed and gives them the awareness that this will be quite an easy-going entertaining show. There are a few shots of typical LA scenery - sign posts, huge highways and glamorous cars which is then followed by this shot of one of the characters relaxing on the beach. The blonde hair, feminine bikini and relaxed body language again implies a luxurious lifestyle, one which perhaps the audience will aspire to. The music used for this opening is Natasha Beddingfield's 'Unwritten' which is a song about living life and creating your own story and yourself, therefore it is represented as a well-made reality show, not following tedious plots but real young people trying to create a life for themselves. Shots follow of the female characters happily shopping, partying, talking, possible love interests are shown and footage of them at fashion events being shot by the paparazzi. Exciting and glamorous lives, which the young female adult target audience would be interested in. Especially the aspect of fashion, since so many young girls aspire to work in the fashion industry, they'd find it interesting to learn about fashion in reality. The title of 'The Hills' finishes the sequence, shown in fine glittery silver writing an implication of class yet simplicity, representing a more serious, glamourous show than Geordie Shore which focus' on 'the dream lifestyle'.