What I want to get out of this studio
I am really looking forward to the coursework included in this studio. Having already learnt and discussed the characteristics of post-horror in week one and two of classes, One of my main goals by the end of this semester is to have an almost complete understanding of post-horror and what codes/conventions can be identified as fitting into the post-horror category. Additionally, through our practical exercises I am really looking forward to developing my film making skills, and hope to develop a fundamental skillset in camera work, directing, cinematography, and sound, which I can then carry forward into other subjects and projects that are not related specifically to post-horror.
Although this studio is predominately focused on contemporary horror films, I also look forward to developing a richer understanding of the history of horror films, and how they have evolved over different decades. This includes aiming to learn how the development of effects and common themes assisted in the evolution of the horror genre. For Example, in week one we learnt about the impact of ‘The Blair Witch Project’ and how it pioneered a new kind of hand held horror, and contributed a new kind of realism in horror films.
To combine both the theoretical and practical aspects of this studio, and create an outstanding short horror film is my main goal whilst completing this studio. This should entail the combination of theory, including the studying of deeper themes and film making techniques in post horror films such as David Robert Mitchells ‘It Follows’, and Ari Asters ‘Midsommar’, with practical exercises such as script writing, and filming to eventually develop a intriguing and layered short film, which fits into the post-horror genre, and hopefully conveys a succinct understanding of post horror through the use of camera angles, dialogue, colour grading, and deeper meaning. I also aim to develop my editing skills, and develop a basic understanding of tricks and styles in horror post production. This could include aspects such as colour grading, and pacing.
My major goal for this studio would also be to complete a short horror film at a high enough quality to enter into a film festival.