Shooting Script

Script- 2nd Draft

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Risk Assessment

Restricted/Non Restricted

Unrestricted/Restricted

Narration can be unrestricted or restricted and can achieve powerful effects by manipulating the range of story information. Unrestricted narration is when the viewer knows more than the character  which helps build suspense. Whereas restricted narration limits the viewer to what characters know, which helps create curiosity for the viewer and can lead to surprise.

Unrestricted Narration Example

Restricted Narration Example

Unrestricted and Restricted Narration

Unrestricted narration is whereby the audience has full knowledge to most of the information or is given as much information as possible allowing a build-up of tension. This means being giving more information than the characters know.

Restricted narration is where the audience is given as much information as one character knows. This minimal information regarding narrative allows the creators to produce shock or surprise when a factor is revealed due to lack of knowledge.

Location Photos

Scene 1

'Park'
The park used in the initial scene is just that of an ordinary park. The setting has a footpath and benches so that the getaway used by the character of Daniel is believable. The scene was shot during daytime so the action was clear.

Scene 2

'Lair'
A dark room, used to convey the villainous nature of the characters who use the setting, Ms. Novinscak and Tony.
The lack of decoration on the walls of the room, i.e. it is a plain white room are also used to reflect the seriousness of the characters.




Scene 3

'Daniel's Shed'
Setting solely used by the character of Daniel, a shed is used to indicate the secretive nature of the ilicit activities undertaken by Daniel. The drawn curtains are also used to represent this.







Scene 4a

'Car Park'
A relatively busy car park, used to indicate that the character of Daniel, who roams about the vicinity in possession of an illegally obtained breifcase, is 'hiding in plain sight', or rather, cares very little about the opinions of others, after all, his behaviour would appear rather suspicious to others'.

Scene 4b

'B&Q Exterior'
The exterior of a DIY shop, entered by Daniel, there is plenty of open space in the car park so that Tony is able to stalk Daniel inconspicuously as he is attempting to regain his briefcase.

Scene 5

'Woods'
The last scene, in which a fight takes place is located in a quiet woods, the trees hide the two engaging in combat from the eyes of would-be passers by. The woods, as a dark place add to the intensity of the fight, and the path located within the location is narrow as to indicate their is little escape possible for the character of Daniel from Tony as a dispute becomes inevitable.

Short Film Analysis

Thriller Genre Research

Mood Board

Restricted and Unrestricted Narration

Restricted Narration

Restricted narration limits the knowledge of the audience so that we don't know any more information than a character in question. This technique is used so that audiences are encouraged to identify with the perspective of the character, and also acts as an effective way of creating genuine surprise throughout the duration of a film, such as in the film, 'Se7en', in which the identity of John Doe remains a secret, so when he is revealed to be Kevin Spacey, it is a genuine surprise.

Unrestricted Narration

Unrestricted narration has an unlimited degree of access to all aspects of the narrative. It provides the audience with knowledge of the emotions, experiences and perceptions, as well as information that the character is not aware of. The viewer knows more than any of the characters. Unrestricted narration may be presented in a film via the use of a narrator who explains the situation and events of the film to the audience, with simplicity and clarity.

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