Based on the feedback we were given we had the chance to edit our animatics. Here are some suggestions and my justifications for keeping it the same.
The pace is a bit slow when she is approaching the door
I have slowed down the pace down in contrast of the fast action at the start of the sequence. This is very conventional of the horror genre as it builds tension. The audience wants to get it over with but drawing out the time makes it scarier when something inevitably happens, in this case Heidi opens the door the reveal the Antagonist from her dream waiting for her in reality.
Possibly show a bit more of the antagonists personality
I have presented the antagonist as particularly illusive to make sure he comes across as scary as possible. Familiarity is comforting, the less the audience knows about the character the scarier he will come across because whilst we know nothing anything is possible.
Could use a dissolve transition when she wakes up
The quick cut is needed to show the urgency of her waking up from this terrifying nightmare. If I used a dissolve transition the pace would be too calm an not represent the emotions of the character, it would come across like she is gradually waking up after a nights sleep than waking in terror.
Could involve some low and high angle shots to show vulnerability
My opening sequence does actually include the mentioned shots but I don't think they come across very well in the animatic.
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