Reset Code props/costumes

The following props were selected to feature in my thriller opening sequence:

Balaclava- 

Used in the sequence's opening interrogation scene, this balaclava was ideal for masking the identity of the interrogator. 

The mask carries many negative connotations thanks to the world's media; in films and general TV, it is often worn by robbers, armed thugs and/or terrorist organisations. As a result, a great deal of fear and paranoia circulates within society in relation to masks such as this.

These two pictures are examples of the most common images we see on the internet concerning balaclavas. The two images are of two terrorist groups currently acting in eastern countries. 

Miles's Jacket-

Miles, the main protagonist for Reset Code, is quiet by nature and a recluse.
To convey this personality through his clothing, I decided upon using a black jacket with a large collar. The collar can be lifted quite significantly, concealing his neck and thereby making him appear more... reserved and introverted.

 Interrogator's suit-

As the story goes, Miles's interrogator works for a shady branch of the government that specializes in the overseeing of the UK's protection from cyber attacks. This interrogator is in a position ranking higher than most of his colleagues however, and was called in especially to handle the interrogation. This is why he is wearing a suit in the opening scene of my thriller; the connotations of such are that the interrogator is a professional in what he does, as suits are stereotypically worn by hard working businessmen.

Interrogators Gloves-

Another simple technique that further conceals the interrogator's identity.

Black/metal chair-

The metal bars of the chair are far from comforting, with its general look conforming to the general style of the scene.

 Computer-

I've used parts of the machine in the sequence's credits. Close-up shots of the computer's USB ports and its rear output sockets and so on make for clear overall theme of computer technology in the title sequence.

Random tech-

Miles, being a professional hacker, has a wealth of technology that he has sourced at his fingertips. He's a recluse and cares little for the appearance of his working area, and so various tech lies scattered about his desk and all around him. To Miles, it's organised chaos, where every item has its use.

Keyboard-

Used in the opening credits, a close up shot of this keyboard assists in establishing the overall theme of computer technology.