Foundation Portfolio CCR Question 4: How I Integrated Technology into My Thriller Film Project
1. Research & Inspiration – Online Video References Before filming even began, I immersed myself in visual and narrative research. YouTube became one of my main resources for finding cinematic short films , trailers , and visual reference pieces that helped inspire my tone, composition, and setting. These reference videos were really useful for helping me decide on the tone, vibe and message of film, as well as serving as inspiration for shot types and audio techniques to use to add depth to my film. GIRL IN FOREST | CINEMATIC – A visual piece that helped me understand how to film a girl’s solitary journey through nature with beauty and melancholy. The Forest Movie (2017) – This short balanced realism with mystery, inspiring the pacing and eeriness of Stalker . The Girl in the Forest | Short Film Trailer – I used this to study trailer structure, shot types, and how much to reveal. Girl in the Woods – Real Survival Channel – While more documentary-like, it showe...
