Reflection Testing

(Group members work)

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:

And this is our interpretation of a reflection shot:

My Conclusion: From the reflection testing with a group member, we have looked at the types of reflections that we could possibly use in our title opening sequence.  Some reflections we could use and worked well in some shots and angles. On the other hand, some didn't appear clearly and didn't create the effect we wanted to achieve.