Costume and Prop List

Costume and Prop List

Before we begin the filming of our opening sequence, it is essential that we plan and design all details of the mise-en-scene so we are organised and ready to start the filming of our sequence immediately. In order to do this we need to take into account the costumes and props of the designated characters we plan to feature in our opening sequence. Costumes and props play a huge role in making a film reflective of its genre as well as making a sequence convincing therefore it is essential we plan in advance.

Costumes:

Vincent: During the course of the opening sequence this character will not change costume.

Vincent will be seen wearing a black pull over hoodie along with fitted black denim jeans. He wears muddy brown suede trainers on his feet. The use of darker colours connotes a dark and mysterious personality as well as suggesting he is perhaps a shifty character. We chose to use dark clothing for the “villain” (according to Vladimir Propps character theory) in our sequence as it is conventional of the horror/thriller genre.

Sarah: 3 costumes changes are made by Sarah throughout the course of the opening sequence in order to show the change in days.

The first outfit worn by Sarah in the sequence is an Aztec print black and brown knitted cardigan from Top Shop with a black button up short sleeve Primark shirt underneath which has been tucked into light blue, denim, skinny Top Shop jeans which have been turned up at the bottom. On her feet she wears black Puma suede’s with white laces.  This particular outfit has been chosen as it reflects her age, gender and the time set of the film well. As our film is set in modern day shops such as Top Shop and Primark are well trending amongst teenagers therefore to show Sarah is like any other average teenage girl we have used clothing from these particular places.

The second outfit worn by Sarah is black H&M leggings with a collared, creamy/white blouse from Top Shop. Over her blouse she is wearing a dark blue denim jacket with a fur collar and inner lining. On her feet is sandy coloured Timberland boots. Again we have dressed Sarah in typical, trendy teenage attire to reflect on the time set and age. Unlike Vincent her clothing is relatively light in colour promoting her innocence.

The final outfit we see Sarah wearing is again black H&M leggings however this time with a black, rolled up sleeve, baggy t-shirt with a white star and moon pattern on both front and back, Sarah wears this outfit with black puma suede’s. The dressing of Sarah is one that many teenagers can relate to which gives the audience a direct and personal 
link to the victim of our sequence as they may even share the same items of clothing.

Props

Likewise for our sequence we will need a number of props in order to make the scenes look more professional but also true to life. Below are is a list of props that will be involved in the filming of our production:

•     Pictures of blonde girl printed on paper
•     Piles of scrap and tatty paper 
•     String
•     Pegs 
•     Pens and pencils 
•     Small open tray with dye
•     Camera on desk 
•     Torches
•     Ink pots 
•     Bag
•     Phone  
•     Diaries
•     Tea/coffee
•     Newspapers
•     Slippers

For the first location which is filmed on a public street the only props needed is a phone and bag for Sarah as she walks home alone whilst on her mobile.

The props for our film mostly come into use in scene 4 as this is when Vincent goes back to his home. During this time he makes himself a cup of tea and picks up a torch before heading to the back door with his freshly brewed tea. We then enter the shed and this is where a large majority of our props are found. Pictures are stuck on the shed walls of the girl along with a string stretching from one corner of the shed to the other with even more pictures pegged to it. On the desk we find pens, pencils, a camera, diaries, paper, ink pots, newspapers and a tray of photo print dye. The torches 
are used as the lighting source of this scene.