AICE Media Studies

  Hello, bloggers! Today, I’m going to talk about the necessary props and dress code we used for filming. Before we started filming, we often had to move objects around to make the scene look better. We were lucky to have a wide-open space to film in, which was my living room. There were already blankets scattered around, which helped us set up the scenes more easily. One important part of our film was making sure we were dressed correctly. Since the setting was a slumber party, we needed to wear pajamas. Most of us brought our pajamas to school and changed before we started filming. We didn’t have any specific color requirements for our outfits. This helped everything look more natural and realistic. For props, we used several items that we already had at home. One of the most important props was a candle. This helped create an eerie atmosphere and made the lighting more dramatic. We also flickered the lights to make certain scenes more intense. Another prop we used was a deck of ...

  Hey everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about a small issue we ran into while planning our filming schedule. We want to start filming as soon as possible, but we’ve had trouble finding a day when everyone is available. Some of us have work, school, or other responsibilities that make it hard to meet at the same time. At first, we thought we had finally found the perfect days to film. But then we realized that Natalie will be out of town during our main filming days. Since she is an important part of our group, we had to adjust our schedule. To solve this, we decided to move our filming to an earlier date. The new filming day is right after school, which might make things a little harder. Since it’s a school night, we won’t have much time before we need to stop. This could mean we won’t finish as much as we originally planned. On top of that, we all still have homework and other things to take care of. Because of this, we might have to find another day to continue filming. If we ...

  Hey everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about how sound will be used in our film. Horror movies can be really intense, and sound plays a huge role in making them even scarier. Even small sound effects or amplifying certain noises can make the audience feel more involved. By focusing on sound, we can create more tension and keep people on the edge of their seats. In our film, we will enhance the sounds related to the four girls' actions. This will help the audience pay closer attention to their movements. As they explore the house, the sound effects will make each step feel more suspenseful. Every small noise will add to the mystery and fear. The more they move around, the more the audience will feel the tension building. Sound effects aren’t the only thing that matters—background music is just as important. Music helps set the mood and keeps the audience engaged. For example, eerie piano solos can make a scene feel unsettling. A high-pitched violin playing a sad, slow tune can a...

 Hello, bloggers! As we begin the initial production of our short film, our group has carefully planned how to divide the work based on everyone's availability. Many of us have after-school jobs or participate in various activities, so scheduling has been a key part of our planning process. To make things more manageable, we decided to set our working days for Wednesdays and Sundays, ensuring that everyone has time to contribute without overwhelming their personal commitments. One of our first major group discussions revolved around choosing the perfect title for our short film. We wanted something that was both creative and memorable while keeping it short and intriguing. We brainstormed several ideas, including Slumber in the Knight , A Night to Never Forget , and The Last Slumber. After considering all the options, we finally decided on Slumber Ends. The title works well because it captures the essence of the slumber party while hinting at an unexpected twist or tragic event. T...

  Title: "Slumber Ends"** **Genre:** Thriller --- **Script:** *INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT* The camera opens on a cozy living room dimly lit by fairy lights, blankets scattered across the floor. A group of five teenage girls, LAURA (17), EMMA (17), TESSA (16), JASMINE (17), and BECCA (16), are sprawled around, chatting and laughing. **LAURA**   (Tariff cards/ creepy game cards) Okay, guys, who wants to know there future? The other girls groan, clearly skeptical but indulging in the fun. **JASMINE**   (rolling her eyes)   Come on, Laura. Are we really doing this? This is so dumb. **BECCA**   (half-laughing)   You’re scared, Jasmine. Admit it. Jasmine shrugs, half-smiling, trying to play it cool. **TESSA**   (joking)   You know, last time I did this, I swear something followed me home. **LAURA**   (mock serious)   Well, now’s your chance to find out if it's still with you. The girls s...

  PLANNING BLOG; Title Design  The opening credits of the film will appear in a eerie font, “typed” into the Film sporadically.      •    The title of the short film will be "Slumber's End"     •    It will be all bold, the font being called "Dark Mystic".     •    Titles will fade-in and fade-out to give a suspenseful feeling.     •    Titles will disappear after 2 or 3 seconds.     •    Black font will be used for both the titles and the name of each person and their role in the film. Example; DIRECTED BY: Jane Doe     •    The first and last name of the person who holds the job will be 2 sizes larger than the rest of the words.  DIRECTED BY: John Doe

This is our storyboard!