Self assessment of "Why are you here?"
One strength of our short scene was how we used the black and white filter over the horror theme. This was effective as it helped create a tense and creepy atmosphere. The change in pace where me and Kevin turn around to the camera also creates fear for the audience as we use direct mode of address by looking into the eyes of the audience.
Another strength of our scene is that we have used a wide variety of camera angles when filming the different parts of the scene. For example, in the first part of the scene, we used an over the shoulder shot to show that me and Ryan are having a friendly conversation. We chose to use a long shot in the second part of the scene to show the all of the characters involved and to capture Baily and Ryan chasing after Me and Kevin. Finally, we used a two shot of Ryan and Callum and then with me and Kevin to show the horror scene. This is effectively used as it shows to the audience that we are separate groups of friends.
However, a weakness of our scene is having a variety of editing styles. For example we could alter the speed or filters to some of the other parts of the scene, to create a different effect. In the bullying part of the scene, we could slow down the part where Baily and Ryan push me and Kevin out of the way. This would be effective as we could see the key moment clearer, so it would stand out to the audience. Or for the opening part of the scene, we could make the lighting in the background darker by adding a different filter. This would help the audience see this part of the scene clearer.
Monday, 31 October 2016
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Notting Hill Trailer analysis
Notting Hill Trailer Analysis:
One Convention of a romantic comedy is that it contains a character who is hopeless with love and the opposite who is a famous love icon. This is a common convention that it is used in a romantic comedy film. Another convention that is shown is that the protagonist's best friend is annoying and interfering with his friend's relationship.
The costume that is worn by Hugh Grant's character is plain, but scruffy, which contrasts against Julia Roberts' character, who is wearing a smarter, more formal costume. This shows the difference in class and status between the two characters. The use of the city of London as the setting is effective as it is a busy place, so it would be unlikely for the two characters to meet each other.
The character that is portrayed by Julia Roberts is shown as a famous A-list celebrity who is well known to the other characters. But the character that is portrayed by Hugh Grant is shown as a low class, unknown book store worker, who doesn't get much luck in love.
An effective camera shot that is used is the over the shoulder shot of the interview room. The room is busy, which shows that they are here to for Julia Robert's character, who is a famous actress. Another effective camera shot that is used is the two shot of Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant's characters. This shows that these are the two main characters of the film and that there may be a relationship between these two characters later on in the film.
The editing of the trailer is a at a regular pace throughout, although some scenes are cut quicker than others. The characters of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are given equal prevalence, to show to the audience that they are the main characters of the film.
The trailer hints to us that the story will be based around an eventual relationship between Hugh Grant and Julia Robert's character, although they have different levels of status and have never met each other before.
One Convention of a romantic comedy is that it contains a character who is hopeless with love and the opposite who is a famous love icon. This is a common convention that it is used in a romantic comedy film. Another convention that is shown is that the protagonist's best friend is annoying and interfering with his friend's relationship.
The costume that is worn by Hugh Grant's character is plain, but scruffy, which contrasts against Julia Roberts' character, who is wearing a smarter, more formal costume. This shows the difference in class and status between the two characters. The use of the city of London as the setting is effective as it is a busy place, so it would be unlikely for the two characters to meet each other.
The character that is portrayed by Julia Roberts is shown as a famous A-list celebrity who is well known to the other characters. But the character that is portrayed by Hugh Grant is shown as a low class, unknown book store worker, who doesn't get much luck in love.
An effective camera shot that is used is the over the shoulder shot of the interview room. The room is busy, which shows that they are here to for Julia Robert's character, who is a famous actress. Another effective camera shot that is used is the two shot of Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant's characters. This shows that these are the two main characters of the film and that there may be a relationship between these two characters later on in the film.
The editing of the trailer is a at a regular pace throughout, although some scenes are cut quicker than others. The characters of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are given equal prevalence, to show to the audience that they are the main characters of the film.
The trailer hints to us that the story will be based around an eventual relationship between Hugh Grant and Julia Robert's character, although they have different levels of status and have never met each other before.
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Romantic Comedy Target Audience G321
Romantic Comedy Target Audience:
The target audience for romantic comedies are mainly women of any age, although some men also go to watch the film with their partner. Middle aged - older women tend to bring their partner with them while younger girls usually go together in larger groups.
Also, more younger girls tend to watch teen romantic comedies than an older audience, while an older audience usually watch romantic comedies which are centered around older characters.
The target audience for romantic comedies are mainly women of any age, although some men also go to watch the film with their partner. Middle aged - older women tend to bring their partner with them while younger girls usually go together in larger groups.
Also, more younger girls tend to watch teen romantic comedies than an older audience, while an older audience usually watch romantic comedies which are centered around older characters.
Monday, 10 October 2016
The Gallows Opening Scene Analysis
The Gallows Opening scene Analysis:
One convention of a horror film that is shown in the opening scene is that it set in a low lighting hall. This is used because darker rooms connote fear and terror. Another convention that is shown in the scene is that the main characters involved are young children, who usually are affected most and easiest by the form of evil.
The diegetic sounds of the audience screaming is effective as it gives off a theme of fear to the audience. The non diegetic sound of the camera fuzzing is used to show that it was filmed in the past, which is why it says on the camera that the film is set in 1993.
The costumes for the characters shows that they are filming a school play in front of an audience. The setting of a stage in a school hall also shows this to the audience.
We see a group of schoolchildren up on the stage, this shows to the audience that they are first affected by the form of evil, which is a typical convention of a horror film.
The opening scene is all filmed with one flowing scene, although a faded black out occurs at the end of the scene.
One convention of a horror film that is shown in the opening scene is that it set in a low lighting hall. This is used because darker rooms connote fear and terror. Another convention that is shown in the scene is that the main characters involved are young children, who usually are affected most and easiest by the form of evil.
The diegetic sounds of the audience screaming is effective as it gives off a theme of fear to the audience. The non diegetic sound of the camera fuzzing is used to show that it was filmed in the past, which is why it says on the camera that the film is set in 1993.
The costumes for the characters shows that they are filming a school play in front of an audience. The setting of a stage in a school hall also shows this to the audience.
We see a group of schoolchildren up on the stage, this shows to the audience that they are first affected by the form of evil, which is a typical convention of a horror film.
The opening scene is all filmed with one flowing scene, although a faded black out occurs at the end of the scene.
Spider-man opening Scene Analysis G321
Spider Man Opening Scene Analysis:
One convention of an action film that is shown in the opening scene of spider man is that there is a protagonist in the film. It shows to the audience that he will be the hero of the film. Another convention of an action film that is used is having the film set in a busy city. Cities are commonly used as the main setting of an action film.
The diegetic sound of the traffic in the city is used to show to the audience that we are in a busy, urban location. The non diegetic music that plays when Peter is trying to catch up with the bus is used to make us feel bad for him as he is being bullied.
The costumes for the characters are fairly plain and naturalistic, to show that we are in an average city. The use of glasses as a prop for Peter show to the audience that he might be more likely to get bullied because he is wearing them.
Peter is shown as an innocent teenager who gets bullied by lots of people in his class. However he has a love interest in Mary Jane, who also is the love interest of some of Peter's bullies.
Peter gets prevalence throughout the majority of the opening scene to show that he is the protagonist of the film. There is little editing in the opening apart from the cuts to the next part of the scene.
One convention of an action film that is shown in the opening scene of spider man is that there is a protagonist in the film. It shows to the audience that he will be the hero of the film. Another convention of an action film that is used is having the film set in a busy city. Cities are commonly used as the main setting of an action film.
The diegetic sound of the traffic in the city is used to show to the audience that we are in a busy, urban location. The non diegetic music that plays when Peter is trying to catch up with the bus is used to make us feel bad for him as he is being bullied.
The costumes for the characters are fairly plain and naturalistic, to show that we are in an average city. The use of glasses as a prop for Peter show to the audience that he might be more likely to get bullied because he is wearing them.
Peter is shown as an innocent teenager who gets bullied by lots of people in his class. However he has a love interest in Mary Jane, who also is the love interest of some of Peter's bullies.
Peter gets prevalence throughout the majority of the opening scene to show that he is the protagonist of the film. There is little editing in the opening apart from the cuts to the next part of the scene.
Skyfall Opening Scene Analysis G321
Skyfall opening scene analysis:
One convention of an action film that I used in the opening scene of the film is that there is a veichle chase with motorbikes. Fast paced chases are commonly seen in action films. Another convention that is shown in the opening scene of Skyfall is the setting of the film. Many action films are set in busy towns or cities.
The non diegetic sound of the background music is effective as it builds tension and suspense for the audience when they watch the chase scene, because the volume gets louder and the tempo gets quicker. The diegetic motorbikes sounds show to the audience that the characters are in a Fast paced chase.
James Bond is portrayed as smart and intelligent, to show that he is an MI5 agent. The villain is shown as more scruffy, and he is also foreign which, regularly occurs with action films.
The use of costume is effective, as James Bond is shown in a smarter suit, which shows that he is the main character, while the villain is dressed in a more scruffy way, which shows that he has a lower status, as he has stolen something.
James Bond is given prevalence in the opening scene, to show to the audience that he's the main character. Cross cutting is also used to switch between the characters involved in the motorbike chase.
One convention of an action film that I used in the opening scene of the film is that there is a veichle chase with motorbikes. Fast paced chases are commonly seen in action films. Another convention that is shown in the opening scene of Skyfall is the setting of the film. Many action films are set in busy towns or cities.
The non diegetic sound of the background music is effective as it builds tension and suspense for the audience when they watch the chase scene, because the volume gets louder and the tempo gets quicker. The diegetic motorbikes sounds show to the audience that the characters are in a Fast paced chase.
James Bond is portrayed as smart and intelligent, to show that he is an MI5 agent. The villain is shown as more scruffy, and he is also foreign which, regularly occurs with action films.
The use of costume is effective, as James Bond is shown in a smarter suit, which shows that he is the main character, while the villain is dressed in a more scruffy way, which shows that he has a lower status, as he has stolen something.
James Bond is given prevalence in the opening scene, to show to the audience that he's the main character. Cross cutting is also used to switch between the characters involved in the motorbike chase.
Jeepers Creepers Opening Scene Analysis G321
Jeepers Creepers Opening Scene Analysis:
One convention of a horror film that is shown is that the teenagers are shown as irresponsible and unintelligent. This is because they get themselves into trouble with the person driving the truck. Another convention that is shown is that the scene is set in a rural country lane. This is used as it shows to the audience that no one can help the teenagers when they're in trouble.
One effective camera shot that is used is the two shot of the two teenagers when they are driving along alone, This sets the scene and shows to the audience that they are close together. Another effective camera angle that is used is the long shot that showed the driver of the truck standing in the creepy setting. This introduces the antagonist of the film to the audience.
Mise en scene is shown by making the villain's costume as dirty and dark, to symbolize evil. It contrasts with the teenagers brighter and more plain clothing.
The characters of the teenagers start out as childish and noisy, but after they see the antagonist, they turn quieter and more sensible.
There is little editing used throughout the opening scene, although there is some cross cutting between the teenagers car and the villains truck.
One convention of a horror film that is shown is that the teenagers are shown as irresponsible and unintelligent. This is because they get themselves into trouble with the person driving the truck. Another convention that is shown is that the scene is set in a rural country lane. This is used as it shows to the audience that no one can help the teenagers when they're in trouble.
One effective camera shot that is used is the two shot of the two teenagers when they are driving along alone, This sets the scene and shows to the audience that they are close together. Another effective camera angle that is used is the long shot that showed the driver of the truck standing in the creepy setting. This introduces the antagonist of the film to the audience.
Mise en scene is shown by making the villain's costume as dirty and dark, to symbolize evil. It contrasts with the teenagers brighter and more plain clothing.
The characters of the teenagers start out as childish and noisy, but after they see the antagonist, they turn quieter and more sensible.
There is little editing used throughout the opening scene, although there is some cross cutting between the teenagers car and the villains truck.
The Woman in Black Opening Scene Analysis G321
The Woman in Black Opening Scene Analysis:
One convention of a horror film that is shown in the opening two minutes of the film "The Woman in Black" is that it is set in an old house which looks haunted. Another Convention that we see in the opening scene in the film is that the three young girls have been possessed, which is that young children are usually affected first by the form of evil.
One effective camera shot that is used in the opening scene is the high angle shot, where the camera looks down on them. This could be used to represent the form of evil which takes over and possesses the girls. Another effective camera shot that is used is the medium shot of the 3 girls walking towards the window after they've been possessed.
The costumes that are used for the three girls are Victorian style dresses, which shows to the audience that it is set a long time ago. The props of dolls and small toys show to the audience that they are younger girls and that they are a group of friends.
The non diegetic music is effective as it brings fear to the audience, as it lets them know that something bad is going to happen. Also the loud suspended notes that play on the keyboard are effective as they build tension by climaxing to the part where the three girls jump out of the window.
The characters of the young girls shows them as creepy, but also as a good group of friends. After they become obsessed, they copy each others movements and actions, which ends with them jumping out of the upstairs window together.
The scene is edited at a slow pace through the majority of the opening scene, as it helps set the scene, and the tone of the film. The scene is also edited with a fade out of the opening scene, to show to the audience that there will be a new scene and setting.
One convention of a horror film that is shown in the opening two minutes of the film "The Woman in Black" is that it is set in an old house which looks haunted. Another Convention that we see in the opening scene in the film is that the three young girls have been possessed, which is that young children are usually affected first by the form of evil.
One effective camera shot that is used in the opening scene is the high angle shot, where the camera looks down on them. This could be used to represent the form of evil which takes over and possesses the girls. Another effective camera shot that is used is the medium shot of the 3 girls walking towards the window after they've been possessed.
The costumes that are used for the three girls are Victorian style dresses, which shows to the audience that it is set a long time ago. The props of dolls and small toys show to the audience that they are younger girls and that they are a group of friends.
The non diegetic music is effective as it brings fear to the audience, as it lets them know that something bad is going to happen. Also the loud suspended notes that play on the keyboard are effective as they build tension by climaxing to the part where the three girls jump out of the window.
The characters of the young girls shows them as creepy, but also as a good group of friends. After they become obsessed, they copy each others movements and actions, which ends with them jumping out of the upstairs window together.
The scene is edited at a slow pace through the majority of the opening scene, as it helps set the scene, and the tone of the film. The scene is also edited with a fade out of the opening scene, to show to the audience that there will be a new scene and setting.
Thursday, 6 October 2016
Conventions Of A Horror Film G321
Conventions of a horror film:
One convention of a horror film is creepy settings or locations. These include old houses, woods and lakes. These settings are usually in rural places, to show to the audience that these places are more abandoned and deserted. Jump Scares are also a common convention that is found in most horror films. This is where something or someone jumps out of nowhere to scare the audience and the characters in the film. Another convention of a horror film is scary creepy music, where suspended notes play continuously.
In most horror films, there is a form of evil, such as zombies or poltergeists. These characters are the main antagonists of the film. If teenagers are in the film, they are represented as spoilt and irresponsible, which makes the audience members have a hatred of them. However younger kids are either represented as evil or lonely, where they have an imaginary friend to play with.
One convention of a horror film is creepy settings or locations. These include old houses, woods and lakes. These settings are usually in rural places, to show to the audience that these places are more abandoned and deserted. Jump Scares are also a common convention that is found in most horror films. This is where something or someone jumps out of nowhere to scare the audience and the characters in the film. Another convention of a horror film is scary creepy music, where suspended notes play continuously.
In most horror films, there is a form of evil, such as zombies or poltergeists. These characters are the main antagonists of the film. If teenagers are in the film, they are represented as spoilt and irresponsible, which makes the audience members have a hatred of them. However younger kids are either represented as evil or lonely, where they have an imaginary friend to play with.
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Horror Target Audience Profile
Horror Target Audience Profile:
The target audience for a horror film is young adults aged 15-29. A reason for this could be that most protagonists in horror films are usually of this age. Young couples are also used sometimes as the protagonists of the film. An example where this is used in a horror film is "Jeepers Creepers!" as the two main characters are a teenage boy and girl. Young adults also enjoy watching horror films in their friendship groups as you can enjoy sharing your views on the film with each other.
The target audience for a horror film is young adults aged 15-29. A reason for this could be that most protagonists in horror films are usually of this age. Young couples are also used sometimes as the protagonists of the film. An example where this is used in a horror film is "Jeepers Creepers!" as the two main characters are a teenage boy and girl. Young adults also enjoy watching horror films in their friendship groups as you can enjoy sharing your views on the film with each other.
Target Audience Profile for Action Film
Target audience profile for action film:
The target audience for an action film is young men from 15-29 years of age. This is because they have an interest in some of the conventions of action films such as car chases, explosions and weapons.
Some of the conventions of action films can also be related to whats happening in young men's lives. For example, a love interest in the film is common for men at the ages of 15-29 as this is when they tend to get their first serious love interest. Fast, sporty cars can also be related to by young men as they might get their first car at this age.
In some action films, The female characters are sometimes seen fighting other females as well as being a protagonist of the film. This would help attract a female audience to watch the film, as well as the conventional male audience.
The target audience for an action film is young men from 15-29 years of age. This is because they have an interest in some of the conventions of action films such as car chases, explosions and weapons.
Some of the conventions of action films can also be related to whats happening in young men's lives. For example, a love interest in the film is common for men at the ages of 15-29 as this is when they tend to get their first serious love interest. Fast, sporty cars can also be related to by young men as they might get their first car at this age.
In some action films, The female characters are sometimes seen fighting other females as well as being a protagonist of the film. This would help attract a female audience to watch the film, as well as the conventional male audience.
Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Research and Planning Targets
Make sure you add all the evidence of your genre projects so far - and consider adding to your posts when you learn new approaches and terminology in your G322 classes. Push yourself and show your enthusiasm for film even more!
Conventions of an action Film:
One convention of an action film is the characters of Heroes and Villains: Good always comes out on top and wins. Another convention that is commonly found in action films is fast paced car chases, usually with big cars or fast, sporty cars. Bank heists are also used in action films to show that some of the characters in the film are criminals.Urban locations such as cities are most common in
Explosions.
Foreign Villain.
Weapon such as guns or swords.
The villain is also rich or also camp.
A heroic female character who is sometimes the heroes love interest.
One convention of an action film is the characters of Heroes and Villains: Good always comes out on top and wins. Another convention that is commonly found in action films is fast paced car chases, usually with big cars or fast, sporty cars. Bank heists are also used in action films to show that some of the characters in the film are criminals.Urban locations such as cities are most common in
Explosions.
Foreign Villain.
Weapon such as guns or swords.
The villain is also rich or also camp.
A heroic female character who is sometimes the heroes love interest.
Genre Indicators
Insidious
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Harry Potter Opening Scene Analysis
One of the genre indicators that we can see in the opening scene to "Harry Potter and the philosophers stone" is the character of Mrs. Mcgonnogall transform from a cat to a human. This shows to the audience that it is a fantasy film. Also, the characters are mainly of wizards and witches, which also show the fantasy genre.
One question that the audience could be asking is how the other characters would have an impact on Harry's future, such as if they were to look after him. Also, they could be wondering how Harry Potter got the scar on his forehead, as well as to why he has no parents.
We find out early on in the film that Harry Potter has no parents, although we are unsure as to why his parents are no longer with them. We also find out that the film is related to magic, as we see one of the characters turn from a cat into a human.
The non diegetic background music relates to the genre of fantasy, as it has a magical theme to it. The diegetic sound of Hagrid's flying motorbike car hints to us as well that the genre of the film is fantasy.
One effective camera angle that is used is the low angle shot of hagrid landing on his motorbike car which he had been flying. This once again emphasises the genre of the film being fantasy. An effective camera shot that is used in the opening scene is the extreme close up of Harry's scar on his forehead. This shows the audience that this mark could be important to the film itself.
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