Refiming scene

 Today we refilmed our opening scene. We wanted to do this because we weren't satisfied with how it turned out. Something about the scene just didn't seem pleasing to the viewer. We switched the positioning of the camera and changed the shot where I was walking to an over the shoulder shot. Now, we could see the messages that James is receiving on his phone. We did however, keep the low angle showing James reaction to receiving the message. Something we are struggling with is the opening music. We want it to be cheerful but, not too exciting. Yet at the same time, we don't wan the audience to feel completely relaxed while viewing the opening. We are also debating on how the music should change when James gets jumped. Should it be an immediate change? For example, a high e piano key. Or, should it be something that builds up to the scare. A slow eerie build to the jump. As for me, I think a sudden change in toe would be more fitting. Another topic being debated is how the audio should be once Conner and Alex hear James get jumped. I think silence would make it feel suspenseful. Although, we don't want it to be an awkward silence. We might settle for a low pitch rumble or low pitch horn sound for this scene. This adds the suspense we are after but, it also doesn't feel forced