Transforming an average living room into a set of horrors

  Filming a film opening with a tight budget of approximately $0 can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Since we're currently having delays on our filming schedule, I thought it best to talk about how exactly me and my group plan on transforming our set, which is a living room- kitchen- bathroom space, into an appropriate set for a horror movie.

 Before I can begin, you first want to make sure to take note of the size and layout of the living room area, to know exactly how much room there is for camara movement, it is also important to look around for pre-existing features of the home that can be used to enhance the atmosphere, such as old furniture, melted candles, or even a creaky floorboard. Lastly, It is important to note the lighting within the set, and how it can be controlled, for example, the set we are using is very open, and has many windows, so, me and my group can only film during the nighttime, as the daylight would interrupt out scene and the ambience we are looking to create.

 It is also important to make the living room LOOK like a horror set, which can be done by mismatching random objects around the house, which can make a space feel unsettling. For our specific project, we also need to use effects such as fake blood stains in the bathroom, so the careful placement of that needs to be completed as well.

 We will also be using low-key lighting, like candles and small lamps to create a moody effect on the atmosphere. Its also important to consider the sound effects used, not just in the editing stage, but during the filming process as well- this includes a creaky door, floorboard, wind, or in our case, the horror going on the in the background of our main couples date, on the TV.

 Finally, with some creative touches, a living room can become the set of a horror movie easily, even without an extensive budget. The use of lighting, props, and different elements of sound can turn an ordinary space into something straight out of a horror movie (literally!!).