Location
The Alley
What We Wanted
What We Got
Here we have photos of the top of the alleyway (right), and the top entrance to the alleyway (left).
For our project, we originally aimed for a narrow, enclosed alleyway with an overgrown and abandoned aesthetic to enhance the eerie, isolated atmosphere of our scene. The chosen location would have provided a sense of confinement and unease, reinforcing the tension we wanted to create.
However, since we need to film on school grounds, we had to adjust to a wider alleyway that, while still somewhat secluded, does not feel as claustrophobic. While this changes the framing and overall mood slightly, we can compensate by using tighter camera angles, strategic mise-en-scène, and lighting techniques to maintain the desired effect.
The Entrance To The Construction Site
What we wanted
Here Is the Entrance to the construction site/ underground parking lot.
For our project, we were hoping for a secluded side door with a reflective surface nearby to reveal the stalker's reflection. We wanted a mixture between a large glass door for a clear and dramatic reflection, or a door that was more tucked away for a sense of isolation and tension. These choices would have allowed us to create a visually striking and suspenseful moment.
However, the location we secured features a single glass door with some windows leading into the construction site/car park. While this still provides reflective surfaces, the layout is more open than intended. To maintain our desired effect, we may need to adjust our framing and camera positioning to maximize the reflection and ensure the stalker’s presence is revealed in a subtle yet eerie way.
The SiteWhat we wanted
What We Got
Here is our construction site
From the beginning of the project, we planned to film the running scene in the construction site at our school. Our ideal reference for this setting was an empty underground parking lot, which gives off a liminal, never-ending atmosphere. The low ceilings, repetitive structures, and lack of natural light contribute to an unsettling and isolating environment, enhancing the suspense of the chase.
The location we have available—the school's construction site—shares some similarities with our reference, particularly in its open and empty layout. While it does have a full wall of windows on one side, this won’t be an issue as we are filming at night, ensuring no unwanted light disturbances. With careful framing and lighting, we can still achieve the eerie, endless-space effect we originally envisioned
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