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Equipment List

During the production of our A2 thriller trailer, a range of equipment will be needed to enhance its production. The following equipment is required:
  • Camera - This will enable us to correctly shoot the film trailer, to present the film's narrative in depth using a range of camera shots and angles.
  • Tripod - This is vital to ensure the camera is steady during the production, to present the trailer at a professional level.
  • Transport (Car or Bus) - Transport will be needed to travel between filming location and reduce the time frame in which we film the scenes.
  • Photoshop - To create the logo for our production company, Nightfall Studios.
  • iMovie - To edit the footage to generate a suitable thriller trailer, portraying the conventions of a thriller trailer.
  • Script - To ensure the cast know their dialogue and the narrative of the scene.
     

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