Make them Scream! How to Make a Horror Film!
- SCREEN GOAT
- Sep 21, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 5, 2024
We are going to make a short horror film (2 - 5 minutes). Do your best to scare us!
With storytelling, music, timing, jump scares, and just enough information to keep that audience guessing, you can build tension, and suspense. The goal is to evoke audience emotion.
Use the 3-step production process:
Scripting, Wardrobe, Props, Casting, Locations Scouting
2. Production
Camera, Lighting, Location(s), Actors, Scene Coverage
3. Post-production
Editing, Title, Graphics, Music, Sound Effects, Credits
Things to think about:
Start with a great idea
Creative writing (Show more than you tell)
How do you build suspense?
What is a jump scare?
Are there other effects you can use? (Practical or digital)
Google make-up tutorials
Use costumes and props
Choose a great locations
Use smart / unique camera angles and great shot composition
Use lighting effects
Make sure your edit is clean
Watch audio levels
Use sound effects
Use copyright free / cleared music
Would the Chroma Key Effect be helpful
Creating a Horror Film / Building Tension & Suspense
Tension:
Alfred Hitchcock - Suspense
Kuleshov Effect:
Psycho - Famous Shower Scene
Advanced Editing Technique to build suspense:
How to Terrify the Audience
Elements of Suspense
Best Short Horror Films that will Inspire You:
See you next time on SCREENGOAT.
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