Pre-production Planning - Costume - Dilys

In our thriller opening there are only two characters but both with very significant qualities and costume was a very important aspect to get right as it helps to introduce the characters and give context for the thriller. The first character (Chantelle) will be dressed in tatty, dirty trousers and a long coat to show her working class background it will also show that she isn't wealthy and that she has been doing something hard and mucky. She will also be wearing trainers to show that she does tiring things. Our first flashback of Chantelle and Lacey will show them when they are younger in these few shots, they will be dressed in skirts to show that they've dressed up as they are having the day out. They appear to be happy in these shots so clothing will be in bright colours so help to set the mood of what it was like back then and create a strong contrast. The next flashback is to when Lacey is trapped she will be wearing black trousers and white shirt to show that she is smart and older but as her clothes will be are ripped open and splattered in mud and blood it will help convey her entrapment and struggle.

 In the first couple of shots we have Chantelle in the present day, she will be wearing a long black coat  and trousers

When the first flash back happens we will have both characters in denim jackets and skirts

In the flashback we will have the girls in small blue skirts

Location 3 - Cliff Edge - Dilys

Our third chosen  location for filming is going to be a cliff edge, we have decided to use this setting as it will help to convey the isolation of our character, it is also a very rural setting which contrasts with the other two settings in our opening suggesting that nothing is certain in our thriller. It also represents present day and having such a simplistic setting will work smoothly with the flashbacks as it won't be confusing as to which is the past and present as it will be clearly shown that this is our character walking and reflecting (the flashbacks will also be done in black and white to help show that they are just a distant memory). It will also help build tension as the audience will see her walking to the edge and be sitting in suspense as will want to know what she is going to do and whether she may or may not jump.