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Shot List

The first shot used in the film is a pan of the car park. This functions as the establishing shot, revealing that the film is in fact set in a car park. 

I also used various low angle shots, on the zombie in particular. I used this to add a sense of mystery to the beginning of the film, building dramatic tension as the audience wonders what it is that is stalking the couple. 

I used close ups, especially on the zombie's faces, as a method of shocking the audience and revealing the details of their terrifying faces. 

A point of view shot was used, or rather a zombie-shot. The camera took the perspective of the zombie, following the couple and making an attack on the lead male. This shot continues the concept of mystery, as the audience are unaware of what it is that they are seeing through the eyes of. I feel it is also a common convention that I have followed within the horror genre. An American Werewolf In London is a perfect example of this.

I used an over-shoulder shot when the zombie was first on camera. The zombie was seen directly over the shoulder of my lead characters, allowing the audience to see it from their perspective, as well as creating the sense that they are with the characters, creating more feelings of fear.

I used a worms-eye shot to show the zombie chasing after the couple. The reason I did this was to make the audience feel insignificant compared to the creature, creating a sense of further weakness and fear of him.

Script

Open with the green film rating screen. This cuts to a fade-in of the establishing shot; a pan of the car park. At this point, the ambient sounds starts.
Fade in the production company titles with smoke effects.
Car pulls in with a radio announcement over the music.

Radio announcement: Breaking News! We have numerous reports of violent attacks across the country.

During the voice-over, a low shot of the zombie's leg passing behind a pillar and a shot of Laura and Jordan getting out of the car.

Radio Announcement: Police are advising you to stay indoors. Do NOT go outside unless essential. For all updates and information, please see our website.

Laura: (Hears a sound and turns around) What was that?

The zombie approaches and the couple run.
Laura makes it into a lift but Jordan is left behind. A close up of Jordan's face before quickly cutting to the title screen, a loud crash of thunder accompanying it.

A final shot of Jordan as a zombie closes the film.

Dead Country Magazine Cover

This is the completed ancillary task of my magazine front cover, advertising my film 'Dead Country'. I used many conventions that I have found in other covers, such as dramatic use of colours and shades, bold titles emphasized using striking colours relating to my genre, as well as other things such as magazine date, issue number and price to add to the effect of authenticity.

Below is the original image I used for my magazine cover.