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Memento Mori (student -made short film)- Cinematic Ideas

A narrative which portrays a conflict between two central characters.

Willow and Lilith are complete opposites. Willow a normal, innocent, happy teenager meets Lilith a girl with a malevolent side to her.
In the film we meet both the characters, and later see the series of events which take place.

Camera shots

Close up - We see Lilith at the beginning as she looks down at Willow the camera is zoomed in to Lilith's face. 

POV - Lilith kicks Willow's head and we see the attack from Willow's POV

Extreme close up - When Willow escapes from the 'cell'

Long shot - At the end willow is seen looking frightened, at this point the camera is quite far back giving a long shot perspective. 

High shot - Willow is lying vulnerable of the floor, looking up at Lilith

Low shot - Lilith is looking down at Willow while she is lying on the floor

Sound 

  • Diegetic - Foot steps,
              - Leaves and sticks,
              - Wind,
              - Kid's screaming,
              - Creaking of barn door,

  • Non Diegetic - Ending song,
                       - Song for credits,
                      - Music throughout,
                      - Heartbeat and thud,
                    
Mise-en-scene

Lighting- 
Red LED lights-Danger
Low key lighting- Horror convention /

Weapons, signs, costumes, rope, 

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