This document provides an analysis of the film Final Destination 3. It summarizes the plot, which involves a teenager having a premonition of a freak accident that would kill them and their friends, so they try to escape death. The target audience is identified as teens and young adults of both genders. The document then describes some of the opening scenes and shots of the film, including the setting of an amusement park at night, low angle shots of rides, and title graphics with an amusement park theme and the word "DEATH" in black. Character shots are also briefly described.

1. Analysis of Final Destination 3 By Annette Christian 12CS2

5. Name of the film company, introducing ‘Final Destination’.

6. This is the first shot of the film and also the establishing shot. This shot establishes the setting that the first scene is set in an American theme park. Connotations derived from theme park are usually fun, exciting and even a sense of community which is appealing to the target audience. The setting also takes place at night and darkness is a connotation of the thriller genre

7. A low angle shot is used on a ride. The ride seems more intimidating, which may already be the case as the opening is set at a theme park but because of the genre, adds emphasis. The ride’s colour of lights are red, symbolising energy and speed, due to ride or danger, due to genre

8. The title of the film is bold, black and in capitals. Despite a serif font used, it’s still straightforward and easy to read and appeals to both genders. The colour black represents evil, fear, mystery, which are connotations of the thriller genre. Also an amusement park theme is used as the amusement park has significance to the plot of the film.

9. The amusement park theme is used throughout the beginning credits and conventions of a thriller, such as darkness.

11. This is a mid shot the main character, as it was the first shot of a character used, the audience acknowledge she is the one. A mid shot is used to be able to distinguish the character as she is the one leading narrative.

12. A three shot is used on the next set of characters shown. The three shot represents the relation between the them and shows they are friends. The costume codes reveal these characters are typical regular American teens.