Preliminary Short Film Brief

You are going to be making a short film that is either supernatural or horror based. To prepare for this you will need to make a short film lasting a minute, creating some sort of horror emotion into your audience.

Creativity would be key with the following:
  • Camerawork
  • Use shot types that are unprecedented
  • Include POV shots
  • Fit In sporadic and unusual angles
  • Editing
  • Practice with final cut pro
  • Learn how to edit for continuity. Use effects, transitions, green screen...
  • Sound
  • Compose your own music using Garage Band. Experiment with Final Cut Pro and its capabilities for sound.


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