Chase - Action Project

1. ChaseAmirah Khan KN6

2.  Non-diegetic music – This one of the main
ways we will be able to show that this film
belongs in the action genre. Its also going
to be fast pace, which we hope will reflect
the way the character is moving throughout
the set. The high energy music we will be
using is very different to what would be
used in a romance film, for example.
Communicating Genre
 Costume – They will be wearing dark clothes with a hood, almost covering their face, which
creates enigma. Because they are in a school environment, a place where you don’t expect
to see a hooded figure walking around, dressed in black, head to toe. Its usually a colourful
environment where many students wear bright colours, expressing their personality.
Wearing black also signifies danger, which is very popular when it comes to action films,
you need something that will put the audience on edge.
 Props – The villain takes a USB which doesn’t belong to them. This is a common theme in
many action film serials, the villain would take something that isn’t theirs, and the hero type
character would go out after them, trying to restore peace, and equilibrium.

3. Creating Enigma
 Tilt movement – the camera tilts starting from the bottom and then moving upwards
when showing the villain ‘Alexis’. This creates enigma as the identity of that character
is hidden, the audience wont know who they are, as you cant really see their face and
so the audience don’t know what they look like.
 Mid shot/ Pan- You cant see the villains face when they are first introduced. This shot
only shows them walking away at a fast pace. It makes the audience feel like there is
something missing, it creates an atmosphere of mystery, because something is being
hidden from them.
 Non-Diegetic Music – During the final process of editing, we plan on adding some high
energy, non-diegetic music. From our codes and conventions research, we have found
that using this type of music is quite common. It can also create enigma as it would
be parallel to what is going on in the film.

4. Introducing Key Characters
 One key character to be introduced to the audience, for now. Because this
character is going to be one of the main characters, and the plot mainly revolves
around them, I thought it would be best to introduce them first. By introducing the
villain first and showing what they have done, allows the audience to picture it
better, later on in the film.
 The villain – Are introduced through an mid shot/ pan, showing only the character
moving very fast away from the camera. This creates enigma as it’s hiding the
characters identity, the audience don’t know who it is. The audience finds out that
this character is the villain when they successfully get into the room where the
USB is and take it. Their identity is revealed not long into the movie, as the
audience need to know that, because the plot revolves around them.

5. Setting Up Plot
 The opening – we introduce one of the main characters, and then set up the plot. The first few
minutes of a film is what is used to draw audiences in. in our opening we plan to have, the villain
steal the USB from the locked room where it was being kept. That is what the whole film is based
around, the USB, what's on in and why the villain character took it.
 Synopsis – Tells the audience
what the movie is about,
without giving away any
spoilers. It draws people in, it
makes an audience want to
know more about what is going
to happen.

6. Creating Mood and Tone
 Lighting – We plan on filming the sequence in a school, where its going to be
pretty well lit, this will contrast with the characters costume, showing the
audience that there is something unusual about them.
 The villain - They are slightly crouched down, just before they walk up to the
door where the USB is kept, this emphasises how they need to stay hidden in
order for their plan to work. They cannot be found out.
 The villain – they are walking at a fast pace throughout the opening, showing
that they need to most fast, their movements and gesture will mirror the non-
diegetic music we plan to add in the back ground.

7. Setting Up Pace and Rhythm
 Non-diegetic music – This will be parallel to what is happening in our film
opening. And will be played around the time where the examinations
noticeboard is shown, signifying that the plan started with that. It will create an
atmosphere of high energy and suspense.
 Cuts – The cuts we make during the villain character’s part of the scene will be
sharp. Reflecting the character, like they trying to be aware of everything. She
knows what’s going on, they have planned it all. There will be a lot of continuity
editing, this is to emphasise that everything that is happening, is going on in
real time, like the audience are there watching the villain character commit the
crime.