Train stations
and underground:
Our clear
winner when we analysed the results of our questionnaire proved that an
underground train station would be the ideal place (according our questionnaire
takers) to base our opening scene. I have a particular like to this idea due to
the fact that it is a relatable location and would therefore allow the audience
to put themselves into the shoes of our characters. I believe that this
relationship between a character and its audience is what makes a film
successful. This is why I also believe that maybe including some iconic
locations in London, or simply a park setting would be of benefit to our film.
This does not only allow the story to be identifiable for the audience, but it
also adds interest for the basis of our story to build upon.
Aldwych: This
train station was closed in September 1994 but the buildings and platforms
remain. They are often used for cinematic purposes so our group has decided to
contact transport for London and see if we have any luck when it comes to using
their underground station. The reason that this station would be of preference to
us, and not another station which is open, is the control that we would have
over lighting, the unlimited amount of shots we could take and also the endless
amount of ideas we could use without effecting train customers.
The aesthetic
of the outside of the station has an old fashion look to it and this would, I
believe, be a positive contradiction to the modern teenage group of friends
that may end up visiting it.
This screenshot
of the location on the map and a picture from Google maps shows what our
potential setting looks like. It is positioned on the Strand in London and
therefore has very good, iconic surroundings.
Obviously,
there is a slim chance that a group of A Level students will be given the
privilege of the use of this station so I am going to research other train
stations in the London area that we could use.
Stoneleigh:
This train station is very near to our houses and has recently been done up,
demonstrating a relatable and modern horror setting which is not normally seen.
It also has low lighting in the evening and only lights up when there's
movement underneath the lights. This could create a really cool scene for us
and the shadows it would create would be a typical convention of horror. The
benefits of this station are that it is not normally busy and the trains do not
run at night so we would be able to film our footage without being disturbed,
or disturbing other people on their commute. The aesthetic of the inside of the
waiting room is slightly more run down so could create a feeling of horror and
uncertainty. Furthermore, it is dirty so creates a negative feeling and
aesthetic. The location of it means it will be very easy for us to film in.
The only
negatives of this station is the fact that parts of it have been done up, and
also the fact it is a public place restricts our ideas.
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