Making the cross
We decided that because the branding is a key part in our trailer that the brand itself had to look professional. We used a method known as sand casting to make the brand.We firstly designed the cross on the computer. We were divided between two cross designs one more simple than the other. We decided to go with the slightly more complicated design as it looked more unique and memorable for our trailer, something viewers would recognise more and link with our film. Once the design had been chosen we cut it out on MDF with a laser cutter. The laser cutter was used to get a precise finish to the cross. We then began the process of sand casting. This meant we could mould the sand around the cross, then remove the MDF cross, which left a cross shaped imprint in the sand. We then poured metal (pewter) into the mould, and allowed it to cool. We then simply filed down the edges of the cross so it was smooth and had a clean finish to it.
We decided that because the branding is a key part in our trailer that the brand itself had to look professional. We used a method known as sand casting to make the brand.We firstly designed the cross on the computer. We were divided between two cross designs one more simple than the other. We decided to go with the slightly more complicated design as it looked more unique and memorable for our trailer, something viewers would recognise more and link with our film. Once the design had been chosen we cut it out on MDF with a laser cutter. The laser cutter was used to get a precise finish to the cross. We then began the process of sand casting. This meant we could mould the sand around the cross, then remove the MDF cross, which left a cross shaped imprint in the sand. We then poured metal (pewter) into the mould, and allowed it to cool. We then simply filed down the edges of the cross so it was smooth and had a clean finish to it.
Inspiration
Our inspiration came from the cross of ST peter, which is an inverted Latin cross. In recent times the cross has been used as an anti-Christ symbol. The cross has been associated with satanic and anti-religious attitudes. Satanists are those who believe in Satan, and as our character is a killer, we felt this would add an interesting feature to our main character being a Satanist. He will leave his mark on his victims by branding them with the upside down cross.
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