Second Day of Production

 Hello everyone, today we conducted our second day of production. For today, we mostly wrapped up our filming and worked on our last two scenes of the film. The last scene was filmed in my cousin's backyard during the night time. We utilized the backyard to show a mise en scene  where there was low key lighting  to show the antagonist being placed in an unordinary setting where there is no light or direction available to provide a unsetting and isolated area. Here are the production results of how we successfully  portray these elements

In this scene, the protagonist wakes up from his faint. We used a POV Shot to show a perspective of him removing the leaves out of his eyes which the camera was first displaced as blurry. The way we made the camera blurry was by using the cinematic feature of the IPHONE 17 Video, where the cinematic video features allows to do a camera focus towards what is being portrayed to show more details and leaving the background blur. In this instance, the camera was focused more on the protagonist opening his eyes with removing the leaves out of the way. 

 

The POV shot advances by showing the antagonist moving closer to the character in a suspenseful manner, holding a chainsaw in his right hand. As he approaches, the point‑of‑view perspective reveals more details that emphasize the character’s fear and the thrilling intensity of the moment. The audience can observe his movements and notice the blood‑covered mask, suggesting that the antagonist has committed horrifying acts before and may have had previous victims. We used red “fake blood” on the mask to reinforce this implication. Additionally, the closer the antagonist gets, the darker the character appears, enhancing the sense of danger. The dark lighting was intentionally used to build suspense and tension, signaling to the audience that the scene is escalating toward something potentially terrifying.

The scene appears to be captured using a tight, intimate camera angle that draws the viewer directly into the interaction between the two characters. The frame focuses closely on the upper bodies of the antagonist and the protagonist, emphasizing the moment the antagonist approaches with a chainsaw. This effect is achieved by creating an unsettling environment where very little background is visible, directing all attention to the conflict and the rising suspense. The protagonist’s screams, filled with fear and confusion as he calls for help in an isolated space, intensify the tension. The limited, dim background reinforces the sense of discomfort and helplessness, highlighting that no one else is present. The shot functions like a close up or medium close up, emphasizing emotion and physical tension rather than the setting. The slightly low or eye level angle adds immediacy, making the viewer feel positioned right beside the characters as this disturbing moment unfolds in dark, moody lighting.

Then the scene transitions back to the antagonist at the place where all the chaos first began—the driveway. The image uses a medium shot captured at eye level, allowing the viewer to clearly see the masked figure’s upper body, posture, and actions as he ties the body inside the black bag in preparation to place it in his trunk. This is achieved by revealing part of the surrounding environment, specifically the driveway, which grounds the moment in a familiar yet unsettling space. The framing creates a balance between character detail and atmospheric tension, making the antagonist feel both present and imposing as he secures the bag. The slight low‑angle feel enhances his dominance in the frame, subtly increasing the sense of threat. Combined with the nighttime lighting, the shot positions the viewer as if they are standing directly in the scene, heightening the suspense and unease. The shot is angled to pace the antagnoist waking slowly towards the bag towards his trunk where he places the body. 

In this shot, we ended the scene by placing the camera inside the trunk, using a low‑angle point‑of‑view shot that looks upward at the masked figure. The angle immediately shifts the power dynamic, placing the viewer in a vulnerable position as if they are the one trapped inside the trunk. Because the camera is positioned so low, the antagonist appears larger, more dominant, and more threatening, which heightens the horror tone of the moment. The low‑angle shot concludes with him placing the black bag into the trunk and closing it. The medium‑close framing keeps the focus on his mask, posture, and looming presence, while the dark night sky behind him adds to the tension and isolation. The loud, heavy sound of the trunk slamming shut reinforces the finality of the moment, signaling that the victim is now completely trapped. This atmosphere reflects a common convention in horror thrillers, where the antagonist hides the body in a secluded place with no witnesses and no chance of discovery.

Reflection: Overall, us wrapping the film came with a lot of hard work. For now we are leaving this as a draft and show it to a couple of friends at school to receive feedback to fix any other issues before we proceed any further. Even if there is satisfaction, the film opening scenes are concluded, it is good to just make sure we do it the right way and has an outcome that can be certified as high achieving. For now, we will sign off and continue when we receive our feedback from my friends.