How did we use Technology?
- Using Final Cut Pro, we added certain noises and sounds from a selection of ambient stock sounds (birds and wind) as well as wind sound which we recorded ourselves. We took the axe noise from the first time we see the axe hit the wood and used it in the beginning shots, raising it the closer to the scene we got.
- In the shot where we see a big close-up of the log for the first time, we noticed that the camera shook briefly before the log was chopped. This was an inconvenience, as we wanted to show the log for longer before seeing hit by the axe. We took a still of the log and showed it up until the axe hits it, giving the illusion that the log was being filmed.
- Simon Hudson (as mentioned earlier) made very strange grunting noises when he cut the logs. We edited these out, thankfully, replacing them with the wind SFX.
- Our use of synchronous sound included a slow, non-diegetic drone to let the audience know that something is not quite right. It also helps increase the tension and suspense. We also raised the sound of the knife chopping the vegetables to subconsciously bring it to the audience's attention (it will play a rather important role later).
- We made adjustments to the light balance and contrast to create the warm feel of the kitchen - setting up the false sense of warmth and security. It gave the room an 'ambient' light.
- The titles and the main title were minimalistic and white in 'Trajan bold' font - a popular font among horror films.
