The short film The Desk follows teenage boy Peter who writes secret messages on his desk to a mysterious girl named Julie at his new high school. As Peter confides in Julie through their written exchanges, he becomes happier and his isolation lessens. At the end of the film, a new girl named Julie joins Peter's class and smiles at him, leaving the audience to wonder if she is real or a ghost.
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1) Power and freedom, suggesting men had more privileges in the past.
2) Bouquets of flowers representing Madeline's perfection and fragility.
3) Tunnels and corridors symbolizing the passage towards death.
4) Spirals appearing throughout the film in ways that represent the unexpected turns of events and mental spirals experienced by characters.
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The document discusses genre research focused on the film "Juno". It can be categorized as a coming of age, romance, comedy, or indie drama genre. The film portrays females as strong and independent, while males seem oblivious. It uses simple, bubbly fonts for opening titles that appear on screen as the main character walks. The setting and locations are important to show the type of people the characters are. Costumes also help stereotype characters, like the main character Juno dresses casually while her friend dresses girly. Cinematography includes 180 degree shots and over the shoulder shots to see what Juno sees.
The document discusses several films and how they effectively connect with audiences. It explains that Ferris Bueller directly addresses the audience to make them feel part of the film. Character behaviors and traits in films like Juno and Little Miss Sunshine seem realistic and relatable, allowing audiences to understand the worlds of the films. Editing techniques like fast cuts in Y Tu Mama Tambien immerse the audience in the characters' fast-paced lifestyle. Details and lessons presented also help audiences comprehend the films' messages and themes.
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This document provides an analysis of the final scene of the 2016 French horror/drama film Raw directed by Julia Ducournau. The analysis discusses the scene context, camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and themes. The final scene reveals to the main character Justine that her father has scars on his chest from being eaten by her mother in the past, showing the family has a history with cannibalism. The camerawork, editing, sound, and lighting are discussed in detail to show how they enhance the shocking revelation and intimacy of the scene without overly drawing attention. The analysis also discusses how the film explores themes of sisterhood and personal growth through dealing with one's dark desires
The document discusses several recurring motifs in the film Vertigo:
1) Power and freedom, suggesting men had more privileges in the past.
2) Bouquets of flowers representing Madeline's perfection and fragility.
3) Tunnels and corridors symbolizing the passage towards death.
4) Spirals appearing throughout the film in ways that represent the unexpected turns of events and mental spirals experienced by characters.
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This document discusses the role of insurance in construction and infrastructure projects. It begins by stating that construction projects face significant risks and uncertainties. It then discusses how insurance can be used as a risk transfer tool in construction, examining the interaction between construction players and insurance companies regarding risk management. The document presents research that was conducted through a questionnaire survey with clients, consultants, contractors, and insurance companies to better understand how insurance covers risks but does not normally educate contractors on risk control or minimization. It recommends involving all contract groups early in discussing risk management and insurance policies.
The document discusses the effectiveness of combining a film with ancillary tasks like a poster and film review. It describes how the poster and review for a student's short film incorporated conventions of the family comedy genre. Bright colors, fonts, and images were used that conveyed themes of happiness and humor to identify the genre. The poster and review worked together to promote the film and help it reach its target audience.
The short film The Black Hole takes place late at night in a typical office setting. The main character, a tired office worker, discovers a piece of paper from the photocopier with a drawing of a black hole. He finds that he can reach into the black hole and pull out items, first a cup and then a chocolate bar from the vending machine. Growing bolder, he uses the black hole to access the safe room and pulls out handfuls of money. The film relies on lighting, camera angles, and sounds to set the mood and convey the surreal experience of the main character as he explores the possibilities of the mysterious black hole.
The document discusses genre research focused on the film "Juno". It can be categorized as a coming of age, romance, comedy, or indie drama genre. The film portrays females as strong and independent, while males seem oblivious. It uses simple, bubbly fonts for opening titles that appear on screen as the main character walks. The setting and locations are important to show the type of people the characters are. Costumes also help stereotype characters, like the main character Juno dresses casually while her friend dresses girly. Cinematography includes 180 degree shots and over the shoulder shots to see what Juno sees.
The document discusses several films and how they effectively connect with audiences. It explains that Ferris Bueller directly addresses the audience to make them feel part of the film. Character behaviors and traits in films like Juno and Little Miss Sunshine seem realistic and relatable, allowing audiences to understand the worlds of the films. Editing techniques like fast cuts in Y Tu Mama Tambien immerse the audience in the characters' fast-paced lifestyle. Details and lessons presented also help audiences comprehend the films' messages and themes.
This document discusses the representation of women in the film The Cabin in the Woods. It analyzes the characters of Dana and Jules based on Jeremy Tunstall's four character roles for women (domestic, sexual, consumer, marital) and Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory. For Jules, it examines her mental and physical transformations throughout the film that cause her to become a horror archetype. It also discusses how Mulvey's Male Gaze theory is exemplified in certain scenes. Overall, it analyzes how women are portrayed in the film, specifically whether they are objectified or serve another purpose.
This document provides an analysis of the final scene of the 2016 French horror/drama film Raw directed by Julia Ducournau. The analysis discusses the scene context, camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and themes. The final scene reveals to the main character Justine that her father has scars on his chest from being eaten by her mother in the past, showing the family has a history with cannibalism. The camerawork, editing, sound, and lighting are discussed in detail to show how they enhance the shocking revelation and intimacy of the scene without overly drawing attention. The analysis also discusses how the film explores themes of sisterhood and personal growth through dealing with one's dark desires
This document provides an analysis of the final scene of the 2016 French horror/drama film Raw directed by Julia Ducournau. The analysis discusses the camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and themes present in the pivotal final scene. The scene reveals to the main character Justine that her father has a history of cannibalism with her mother. Through the use of point-of-view shots and revealing dialogue, the impactful scene conveys dark family secrets in a subtle, unsettling manner without overly dramatic music or effects.
The short film tells the story of a lonely teenage boy who finds love with a deaf girl at his school. At first he thinks she is ignoring him, but realizes she is deaf when she uses sign language to communicate. Their relationship blossoms until he sees her with another boy, but they reconnect in the hallway where she attempts to speak to get his attention. He then asks her to be his prom date, something he was previously considering not attending.
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The music video for Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" tells the story of an ordinary girl who has feelings for a popular boy at school who is dating the head cheerleader. Taylor Swift plays both the main character and the cheerleader. Through notes passed between their windows and scenes at school, the video shows the connection and longing between the two main characters but also the obstacles preventing them from being together. At the prom, the two characters reunite and express their love for each other, finding happiness in the end.
This document discusses the representation of women in the film The Cabin in the Woods. It analyzes the characters of Dana and Jules based on Jeremy Tunstall's four character roles for women (domestic, sexual, consumer, marital) and Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory. Jules embodies the sexual role through her body language and clothing. Dana displays domestic traits as she cares for others. Dana is also the "Final Girl" as she survives to the end and fights back against threats. The document examines how Jules undergoes physical and mental transformations throughout the film to fulfill the archetype of the "dumb blonde" character. It analyzes how the film exemplifies Laura Mulvey's "Male
This document discusses the representation of women in the film The Cabin in the Woods. It analyzes the characters of Dana and Jules based on Jeremy Tunstall's four character roles for women (domestic, sexual, consumer, marital) and Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory. Jules exhibits sexual characteristics while Dana displays both sexual and domestic traits. Dana fulfills the role of the "Final Girl" through her actions and survival until the end of the film. The document also examines how camera angles and shots in certain scenes exemplify Mulvey's Male Gaze theory and make the audience voyeurs. While the women are sometimes objectified for the pleasure of men, Dana serves as a capable female lead who sub
This document discusses the representation of women in the film The Cabin in the Woods. It analyzes the characters of Dana and Jules based on Jeremy Tunstall's four character roles for women (domestic, sexual, consumer, marital) and Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory. Jules exhibits sexual characteristics through her body language and clothing. Dana displays some domestic traits as she cares for others. Dana also fits the "Final Girl" archetype as the last surviving character who fights back against threats. The document examines how Jules undergoes physical and mental transformations throughout the film that cause her to become a horror archetype. It analyzes the use of the male gaze and how audiences are made voyeurs during a
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This document analyzes and summarizes shots from a movie trailer to understand character development and genre conventions. It discusses how lighting, location, relationships and interactions between characters are used to convey that the main character is initially lonely but gains confidence and friends over the course of the film. The analysis also notes conventions like the use of a high school setting and coming of age themes that are typical of teen drama movies.
The short film "About a Girl" follows a 13-year-old girl who spends the film walking around a Manchester estate talking to the camera. Her dialogue is interrupted by cut scenes showing her strained relationships with her family. Throughout the film, close-up shots capture her emotions. A medium two-shot highlights her distant relationship with her father. In a climactic high-angle shot, she is seen throwing a plastic bag into a canal, revealing its shocking contents - a deceased baby. The film uses jump cuts and flashbacks to portray the girl's isolation and loneliness. Diegetic sounds, like her singing alone and with friends, provide context. Low-key lighting at the beginning depicts the girl as a shadow
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The document provides an analysis of the opening title sequence created by the student for their psychological thriller film "A Void". It summarizes the genre conventions used, compares it to similar films, introduces the three main characters representing different social classes, and discusses how it challenges stereotypes such as depicting a non-hysterical female protagonist and portraying a dysfunctional family dynamic. The student also analyzes how the sequence represents issues like the impact of technology on teenagers and changing mother-daughter relationships in modern society through its use of camera work, editing, mise-en-scene, and adherence to representation theorists.
The document outlines key characters and plots points for a thriller film. It introduces three main characters - Joe, the cocky leader; Alden, the first to sense danger; and Greg, the clumsy one who disappears. It describes the opening scene showing the end, then flashing back to the characters' journey to a college party. At the party, strange noises are heard, Greg disappears, and Alden tries to warn the others as the antagonist picks off more victims. The film climaxes with Joe and Alden fleeing the attacker at the party before the final scene returns to the opening.
The document discusses the representation of social groups in a film project. It focuses on the main character, Ethel May, a 12-year-old girl from a low-income family who was physically and emotionally abused by her father as a child. Like the character Esther from the film Orphan, Ethel May spends time in foster care and has behavioral issues due to her difficult upbringing. Other characters include Ethel May's therapist, who starts to realize she may have killed her mother, and her foster brother, who she ends up killing. Dramatic irony and mystery are created by only showing parts of Ethel May's face and focusing on her in the title sequence.
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This document provides an analysis of the final scene of the 2016 French horror/drama film Raw directed by Julia Ducournau. The analysis discusses the camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and themes present in the pivotal final scene. The scene reveals to the main character Justine that her father has a history of cannibalism with her mother. Through the use of point-of-view shots and revealing dialogue, the impactful scene conveys dark family secrets in a subtle, unsettling manner without overly dramatic music or effects.
The short film tells the story of a lonely teenage boy who finds love with a deaf girl at his school. At first he thinks she is ignoring him, but realizes she is deaf when she uses sign language to communicate. Their relationship blossoms until he sees her with another boy, but they reconnect in the hallway where she attempts to speak to get his attention. He then asks her to be his prom date, something he was previously considering not attending.
The music video for Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" tells the story of an ordinary girl who has feelings for a popular boy at school. Taylor Swift plays both the girl and the boy's girlfriend. In the video, the girl and boy communicate by writing notes to each other in notebooks. At their school prom, the girl shows up looking beautiful in a gown, and she and the boy realize their feelings for each other by holding up notes that say "I Love You." The video uses common teenage experiences and stereotypes to portray a story about longing for someone who may not see you in the same way.
The music video for Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" tells the story of an ordinary girl who has feelings for a popular boy at school who is dating the head cheerleader. Taylor Swift plays both the main character and the cheerleader. Through notes passed between their windows and scenes at school, the video shows the connection and longing between the two main characters but also the obstacles preventing them from being together. At the prom, the two characters reunite and express their love for each other, finding happiness in the end.
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This document discusses the representation of women in the film The Cabin in the Woods. It analyzes the characters of Dana and Jules based on Jeremy Tunstall's four character roles for women (domestic, sexual, consumer, marital) and Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory. Jules exhibits sexual characteristics while Dana displays both sexual and domestic traits. Dana fulfills the role of the "Final Girl" through her actions and survival until the end of the film. The document also examines how camera angles and shots in certain scenes exemplify Mulvey's Male Gaze theory and make the audience voyeurs. While the women are sometimes objectified for the pleasure of men, Dana serves as a capable female lead who sub
This document discusses the representation of women in the film The Cabin in the Woods. It analyzes the characters of Dana and Jules based on Jeremy Tunstall's four character roles for women (domestic, sexual, consumer, marital) and Carol Clover's "Final Girl" theory. Jules exhibits sexual characteristics through her body language and clothing. Dana displays some domestic traits as she cares for others. Dana also fits the "Final Girl" archetype as the last surviving character who fights back against threats. The document examines how Jules undergoes physical and mental transformations throughout the film that cause her to become a horror archetype. It analyzes the use of the male gaze and how audiences are made voyeurs during a
The document outlines the key characters and plot of a horror film. The main characters are Joe, the cocky leader; Alden, Joe's confident friend who suspects danger early on; and Greg, the clumsy one who disappears. The film begins with a cliffhanger ending, then shows the characters traveling to a college party. Strange noises are heard at the party but ignored until Greg vanishes. Joe refuses to believe danger exists while Alden tries to warn others. More partygoers disappear as Joe and Alden try to escape the threat.
The music video for Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" tells the story of an ordinary girl who has feelings for her neighbor, a popular jock at school. Taylor Swift plays both the main character and her neighbor's girlfriend. The video shows the girl and boy communicating through notes in their windows and at a school football game where they realize their feelings for each other. It climaxes at the prom where they confess their love for each other. The video explores common teenage experiences like longing for someone unattainable and feeling like an outsider through the use of familiar high school stereotypes and settings.
The document summarizes and analyzes several short films about disabilities. It discusses films that profile individuals with learning disabilities and cerebral palsy, showing their daily lives and struggles. It also reviews a documentary about a deaf community in the Philippines, focusing on how organizations help deaf children cope. Common film techniques used include voiceovers to provide insight, music to set tone, and simple titles/credits to avoid distraction.
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This document analyzes and summarizes shots from a movie trailer to understand character development and genre conventions. It discusses how lighting, location, relationships and interactions between characters are used to convey that the main character is initially lonely but gains confidence and friends over the course of the film. The analysis also notes conventions like the use of a high school setting and coming of age themes that are typical of teen drama movies.
The short film "About a Girl" follows a 13-year-old girl who spends the film walking around a Manchester estate talking to the camera. Her dialogue is interrupted by cut scenes showing her strained relationships with her family. Throughout the film, close-up shots capture her emotions. A medium two-shot highlights her distant relationship with her father. In a climactic high-angle shot, she is seen throwing a plastic bag into a canal, revealing its shocking contents - a deceased baby. The film uses jump cuts and flashbacks to portray the girl's isolation and loneliness. Diegetic sounds, like her singing alone and with friends, provide context. Low-key lighting at the beginning depicts the girl as a shadow
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The document summarizes key elements of the mise-en-scène in the film 'Promise'. It describes the settings of the home, school and prom used to portray meanings. It then characterizes the main characters Ellie, Sam and Dave and how they represent illness, youth and reality. Props like Ellie's dress, medical equipment and technology are discussed. Finally, it covers the use of lighting and color manipulation to emphasize different tones throughout the story.
The document provides an analysis of the opening title sequence created by the student for their psychological thriller film "A Void". It summarizes the genre conventions used, compares it to similar films, introduces the three main characters representing different social classes, and discusses how it challenges stereotypes such as depicting a non-hysterical female protagonist and portraying a dysfunctional family dynamic. The student also analyzes how the sequence represents issues like the impact of technology on teenagers and changing mother-daughter relationships in modern society through its use of camera work, editing, mise-en-scene, and adherence to representation theorists.
The document outlines key characters and plots points for a thriller film. It introduces three main characters - Joe, the cocky leader; Alden, the first to sense danger; and Greg, the clumsy one who disappears. It describes the opening scene showing the end, then flashing back to the characters' journey to a college party. At the party, strange noises are heard, Greg disappears, and Alden tries to warn the others as the antagonist picks off more victims. The film climaxes with Joe and Alden fleeing the attacker at the party before the final scene returns to the opening.
The document discusses the representation of social groups in a film project. It focuses on the main character, Ethel May, a 12-year-old girl from a low-income family who was physically and emotionally abused by her father as a child. Like the character Esther from the film Orphan, Ethel May spends time in foster care and has behavioral issues due to her difficult upbringing. Other characters include Ethel May's therapist, who starts to realize she may have killed her mother, and her foster brother, who she ends up killing. Dramatic irony and mystery are created by only showing parts of Ethel May's face and focusing on her in the title sequence.
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The document outlines the pitch for a psychological thriller film opening titled "Stranger Mind". The opening will follow a girl walking home from school who feels like she is being followed. It describes the intended locations, structure in three acts, characters, and how techniques like camerawork, sound, and post-production editing will be used to build tension and an unsettling atmosphere. The main influences are from the film opening of Zodiac, which effectively conveyed a sense of being followed through its cinematography and use of sound.
2. Plot
The Desk is a short romantic-mystery film directed by Albert Gonzalez.
It follows the story of a young teenage boy, Peter, who has joined a new
high school. The story explores the rough patches that travels with him
throughout the first couple of weeks until he confides his feelings by
writing messages on his desk, to a mystery girl name Julie, whom he
has never met. However although having not met her he continues
writing to her until he decides to ask her what class she is in so they can
arrange to meet up. As he gets up to leave a message magically fades in
on the desk from Julia claiming that she is in the same class as him.
Peter is shocked and falls of his chair scared. Despite this he still
messages her, finding joy in their conversations. Towards the the end of
the film, a new girl called Julie joins his class. She smiles at Peter and
sits behind him. She then passes him a note asking him whether they
have met before and they both smile at each other. The question
remains whether Julie is a ghost or actually real.
3. Setting/Location
The short film takes place in a high school. We know
this from the start of the film, where an establishing
shot is used to set the story and give the audience an
idea of what to expect in a place like this. Furthermore
the younger audience can also identify with the film
and characters in it.
The film is also shot in the corridors and the classroom
„111‟ where he writes his messages to Julie from. The
corridor scenes highlights Peters isolation from the
other students in his year. It also conveys his
unhappiness as he is bullied there everyday day.
The classroom is a the main central location as it is
where the desk that the protagonists writes his
messages to Julie sits on. Isolation in the film is
reinforced further as Peters desk is far away from all
the other desks. This may be a good thing for him as
he may want privacy from other students in the class.
4. Cinematography
In this scene, the director uses a
series of eyeline match to show
what Peter is looking at. . The
juxtaposition of these shots
further reinforces Peters nervous
feelings as he is lost and making
sure that he knows his way round.
The mid shot of Peter walking down the corridor slowly implies to
the audience that it has already been a long day for Peter despite
school has only just begun. In the shot we can also see a group of
students running past him, cheering and joking around with their
friends. This highlights Peters isolation from the other people, thus
making the audience sympathise with him. The most used shot type
is a close up, mostly to emphasise the writing on the desk, but also
to display Peter‟s emotions as he changes from sad to happy.
Although the directors shots are too simple, this may have been an
intentional as he may have tried to put emphasis on Peter‟s boring
life until he finds Julie. The director also uses POV shots to display
Peters frustration at school and even at home. This shot is creative
as it allows the audience to see the view of the world from his
perspective.
5. Editing
In one of the scenes, a slow motion is used to show a girl enter the
classroom, this draws the attention to her and shows that she interests the
main protagonist. In addition, the effect allows he audience to identify that
she is the popular girl that we see in every high school thus following the
conventions of a teenage drama.
The desk consists mainly of cut-away shots and
match on action. This shows the continuance of
Peters journey so far in the school and the
progress of his “relationship” with Julie. The
director also uses ellipsis to show the passing of
time Peters interest in Julie grows each day.
The editing is also a lot more fast paced than
before, empathising the joy he feels when
writing to her. Fade out is used to show Julies
response n the desk. This creates enigma as the
Audience wander how it got there and putting into question whether Julie is really a ghost or an actual
person.
6. Sound
Throughout the short film, the director uses a music score. This piece is
relatively minor and the tempo is slow, at first signifying Peter‟s
negative and nervous attitude on starting a new school without
knowing anyone. The music becomes louder and more major when
Peter is enjoying talking to Julie. This shows the importance of her
character as she makes him and the audience happy, thus restoring
equilibrium again. At one point the sound stops completely for a second
upon his confusion of when her words come through the desk
immediately after his has written on the desk. Apart from the music
score, there is ambient sound of students and bells on Peters first day of
school. This sound is significant to his character as the natural of all
sounds over powers his own voice and confidence thus dividing himself
from the rest of the people.
7. Lighting
The lighting in the film is combination of both artificial and natural. The
director may haven chosen to add additional lighting on Peters face as
overhead lighting may have made his face darker. Natural lighting was used in
the beginning of the film when establishing the shot of the school, and briefly
when Peter wakes up from bed and the sun shines through his window.
The director used dim lighting mainly in the beginning of the film, when the
protagonist was finding it difficult to fit in, therefore conveying to the audience
about his loneliness ad isolation. The lighting soon became brighter as he and
Julie‟s conversations progressed, showing us the joy he feels when he is writing
to her.
8. Props and Costume
The main prop in the film is the desk on which he
communicates with Julie from. The significance of the desk is
that it conveys to the audience how it is the only tool which
Peter can use to communicate with Julie and without it, he
would have never known of her.
The only costume that changes is Peters. At the start of the
film, his clothing was simple and the colours were drab but
soon after confiding with Julie, his fashion and dress sense
changed and became more colourful and stylish, as a result
asserting his delight in the conversations he have with Julie.
The Popular girl in the beginning was wearing a bright cyan
tank top, revealing flesh therefore following the conventions
of a stereotypical cheerleader girl. The bully was wearing a
leather jacket, pointing out his dominance and threatening
vibes.
9. Conventions
The genre is romantic sub-plot. The director has
used codes & conventions, particularly ones that you
would normally expect in chick-flicks except the
protagonist is a male. There is a stereotypical
cheerleader girl, who is popular with the school
jocks. There is also a bully who we see torments the
protagonist in the corridors.
10. Characters
The main protagonist in this short film is Peter. A 17 year old boy who
wakes up in the morning with great difficulty, dreading to go to school.
He is quiet boy and often picked on and teased at the start of the film.
However, once he begins to talk to Julie his character becomes more
lively and content.
Julie is the other min character. She is only physically seen at the end of
the film, however we do not know that it is really her. Julie consistently
replies to Peters messages, keeping him happy.
The popular girl in the beginning does not have a major role in the film
however she is the character which Peter initially had a crush on, before
he discovered Julie. She is the reason why Peter initially started writing
a message on the desk, hoping that he would get a reply from her.