Set Location

 Considered Spots

It is very important to have a good film location for my opening. Without the right location, the opening may not represent what the director truly wanted to show. Since I live in a suburban area, it is pretty much homes and not that much diversity around here. However, there are a couple spots that I have in mind.

For reference, this is what the area looks like where I live.

As you can see, there aren't any places that scream "scary". That is a problem for my film opening, however I have a couple spots in the back of my head.

The dark room

For my opening scene, I want the criminal to be brought in with a bag over his head and tied up. Dragging him into a garage could work. My garage has a lot of open space and gets pretty dark when the lights are off. There are also areas where I could hang some props.

Flashback Scene

This view of the street could be used to show where the deal took place. The criminal driving away could be a possible shot.

These are just a couple of possibilities of where I can film my opening scene. I really want to create the perfect tense atmosphere for the viewer. I want to spark the feeling of being uneasy and suspense. If I am going to do that, I think filming during the night is necessary, and filming in a dark room is just as important.