Location
For the location of my Thriller opening I wanted it to be
rural in the countryside possibly the moors near Baslow or somewhere high up like Curbar Edge
with a nice view of Derbyshire where it has a very sinister remote feel miles away from the nearest police station, phones any possible help that there might be in more urban areas. To get there we will need to drive which I can use to my advantage to show how small and winding the roads are close to my filming location to add to the mysterious feel even more. I think ill aim to start my thriller opening in the car to create a very bleak atmosphere by possibly blurring the colour.
It is always very windy at Curbar Edge because of the altitude and how open it is. This could work in my favour in my piece as I'm unsure as to weather there will be any dialogue so I could potentially use the sound of the wind in my opening however I would have to edit it and turn the volume down a lot or possibly mute the sound of the wind completely depending on how effective I believe it can be. There is a public footpath running along the top of the rocks leading from the car park which will mean I don't have to worry about trespassing or anything like that as long as me and my actors stay around the footpath.
I believe that my chosen filming location will be ideal for
my opening and the look and feel that I am aiming to achieve. It is nearly always misty around Curbar Edge especially at this time of year because of the altitude and the weather. Curbar Edge can become a busy place sometimes with dog walkers and climbers but it shouldn't be too busy at this time of year especially during the day.
