Breakdown of Narrative

Here is our basic narrative of the opening sequence for the first two minutes, broken down into 10 second descriptions. This will later help us to create a shot list and will better manage our timing, editing and filming.


0 - 10 seconds:
On screen: Production logo/ident as film begins. Starts intense.

10 - 20 seconds:
On screen: We will see the protagonist (a student) walking through a park, heavily breathing and alone, conscious for his safety as he is looking around to see if there is anyone following him. Focuses on him, and the sound, so that the audience can empathize with him.

Off screen: As only one actor is on screen the other group members will be controlling the cinematography. The director will be using a variety of shots, but mainly close-ups shots from different angles which will pan the character - this will intensify the uncertain feel.

20 - 30 seconds
On screen: Voiceover begins (scripted later). Character still frantic and nervous as the music intensifies. Scene ends with black as the flashback finishes. Title.

30 - 40 seconds
On screen: Story from beginning. Students are walking from University through park at night. They are talking casually. Some midshots will be used, and also some handheld of the path ahead.

40 - 50 seconds
On screen: Walking may continue into this 10 second period. Walk past 'shady' character on the bench - talking stops immediately. POV shot at the man.

50 - 60 seconds
On screen: Two of the remaining students look at each other with a frown (midshot of faces). They comment on the man, and then say one of there friends names.

60 - 70 seconds
On screen: Their friend has gone, we see this through a POV shot. They a long shot could be faced back at them as they are shock.

70 - 80 seconds
On screen: Shot frequency increases as they panic. Look back at bench - the man is gone. Frantically begins to look around.

80 - 90 seconds
On screen: Frantically looking around, speed up walking. Begin to hear voiceover/or some noise. Illusion of 'shady man' in different places.

90 - 100 seconds
On screen: Illusion of 'shady man' in different places.

100 - 110 seconds
On screen: Voiceover indicates that he will be back, and that he believes that he's dead. Constantly focused on many shots of remaining students.

110 - 120 seconds
On screen: Remaining student are terrified. Get out there phones are start calling people, and walk fast away from the scene. Instant black with voiceover saying "that was just the beginning".