Some Extra Editing Research

    Aside from everything that we have previously discussed, another important aspect to our movie intro will be the editing. Specifically editing towards the horror genre, and creating the feeling that we want, through our editing specifically. According to videommaker.com, the editing is a key piece that keep audiences of horror films coming back for more. This means that editing is an extremely important aspect of our project, something that we especially need to capitalize on, since we are somewhat lacking in the resources department, and something that we can use to help tell our story. One specific article on videomaker  specifically talks about balancing the use of quick-cutting and extended uncut clips to create a feeling of suspense and unrest(not at the same time per say). This is something that we can keep in mind, especially since our focus is on a small area, and one specific  subject, which would make shot selection a little easier while at the same time creating that suspenseful feeling.
    Another aspect of the process that videomaker emphasizes is the use/absence of sounds. It states, "Sound effects shape the environment of a scene just as much as the visuals, they give life to lifeless objects on screen and reveal what the viewer never sees." Sounds can make or break not just our film, but any film. Sounds can create an atmosphere and establish certain things that may not be visible on the screen, and specifically for us may help us reveal certain aspects of our plot without explicitly showing them. This may not only add to the suspense of the film, but also the mystery. Furthermore, it would help us preserve time in our process by eliminating extra, unnecessary scenes. 
    Videomaker finally breaks down ten steps to "A Good Scare," which can fully be viewed here along with the rest of the article. What the steps do is build a gradual process for the scare, tying the audience to the protagonist/victim of the scene. This is something we can take into account since this is exactly something that we intend to do, and having a basic step by step process will help a lot in the process of making our movie intro and creating a suspenseful feeling in our film opening. 
    All in all, many of the recommended techniques are similar across different sources, but some that stand out in particular are some recommended by premiumbeat.com. They also recommended the use of unique angles, haze, and under exposing to create shadowing, similar to previous research, but the most interesting was the recommendation to shoot through things, such as windows. They stated that this provides some contrast to the common use of extreme close ups in horror films, and it shows the isolation of the character, a key element in the horror process. We can definitely take this into account, maybe through shooting through windows of the victims house. This may also add to the fact that she is being watched by somebody outside, and provide an extra creepy factor to our opening. The full article can be viewed here.

When Editing a Horror Movie or Thriller, Timing is Key. (n.d.). Retrieved March 25, 2018, from https://www.videomaker.com/article/c3/17056-when-editing-a-horror-movie-or-thriller-timing-is-key 

Cinematography Tips For Horror Filmmakers. (2015, June 09). Retrieved March 25, 2018, from https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/cinematography-tips-for-horror-filmmakers/