Our group varied our camera shots in order to maintain interest and show a development within the film opening, working to develop of the first event. In conjunction, lighting alteration was essential to show transitions between characters.
Low shots were key to determining Lizzy's capability of inflicting harm onto anyone who may have become aware of her crime. To show vulnerability, a shot of her hand ( our first scene) clenching in anger or defense suggests the possibility she is aware of Grace's presence-immediately putting the main character's life at risk in addition to transferring fear towards the audience. Also, Grace drops the sheet slowly after discovering Fred's body, indicating overwhelming shock. These details of physical composure lead to the cliffhanger, in which Grace's fate is uncertain. We deliberately placed the two scenes as both the beginning and ending shots to emphasize this.
A long shot allowed us to demonstrate the significance of one introducing themselves to danger with Grace making her way into the marshes ( an effective purpose of a tracking shot). Likewise, the bright sunlight contrasted against the looming shadow of her silhouette; we achieved this by filming from behind her route. This allowed us to define the character's significance as key to the murder, in respect of her personality combined with the dark, unsettling scenario. In relation, it is noticeable that during all of Lizzy's appearances, the lighting is generally darker in opposition to Grace's bright
Close ups were a consistent feature in the film opening. In particular, the scene of Grace standing directly over Fred's corpse demonstrates, through a quick shot of her footwear, ignorance of reality. The shot also introduces a human aspect to the scene, in consideration of the zoom shot of Fred's trainers- this may identify both individuals as victims, whether living or dead.
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