On our first shooting day before we set off with recording Matt and I decided to do some reflection testing in the mirror above the fireplace which we could incorporate as some type of shot in the storyboard of our opening. We thought that we could capture the protagonist exiting or entering the room from one of the following angles. Therefore by doing this we can also show someone else in the mirror or in the background behind her which she cannot see. As after researching into mirrors in horror films we know that they sometimes present paranormal, souls and ghosts to be trapped in mirrors or a mirrors a gateway to seeing these spirits. For example the following picture:
Consequently we can therefore use this idea to present something in the background or imply that something could be there when there isn't to create suspense. The following shots show two of the shots we were thinking of using to show the protagonist exiting or entering the room and as she moves out of the view of the door she then reveals a figure or negative space to imply a supernatural presence or just tension. The following shots show this:
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