The document discusses different filmmaking techniques used in an opening sequence, including close up shots to highlight emotions, aerial shots for context, and long shots to show what a character cannot see. It also covers developing mystery or "enigma" through sound and pace, and leaving the audience wanting more at the end.
Our opening sequence explores the mental state of a character who is being haunted by a ghost. Tension and unease are built through the use of diegetic sounds and non-diegetic music cues. The sequence ends on an unsettling note as the ghost harms the character in her sleep. This leaves the audience wanting to know more, setting up an intriguing premise for the rest of the film.
The document discusses creating an opening sequence for a horror film about a teenage girl who is haunted by a ghost in her new home, examining improvements made to build intrigue, the target audience, and narrative and film theories that could apply to the sequence. Plans for film distribution with companies like Lions Gate and Film4 are also mentioned.
The document discusses a potential location for filming - a bedroom where supernatural events occur but is otherwise safe. It notes that the bedroom is usually accessible but noise from filming could be an issue if the character's mother is working from home. Transportation to the location from school is also discussed, involving taking two bus routes and a short walk with crossing of four non-major roads.
The document discusses using a non-linear narrative structure with a flashback early in the film, and analyzes Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium that could apply to the film's structure. It also considers using Propp's character archetypes and examines copyright-free music sites and sounds that could build tension and be incorporated into the opening sequence.
The document provides two pitches for opening title sequences (OTS) for horror films. The first pitch is for a voodoo/occult film and discusses conventions of the genre, inspirational films, and plans for a nonlinear OTS that focuses on the mysterious antagonist without revealing their identity. The second pitch is for a killer/psychological thriller based on the true story of "Bible John." It also discusses plans for a nonlinear, montage-style OTS that implies violence through techniques like music and quick cuts to attract audiences aged 15-35 without revealing too much of the plot.
This document provides information about an exam section on action adventure films. It will involve watching a 3-5 minute clip from an action adventure film 4 times. Students can take notes during the last 3 viewings. They will then have 30-35 minutes to answer questions testing their understanding of genre, media language, and representation. The questions relate both to the clip shown and the action adventure genre as a whole.
Question 1; in what way does your media product use, develop or challenge for...Katie Wright
This document discusses how the student's media product opening for a horror/slasher film uses and develops conventions of the genre. The opening uses typical slasher conventions like a mysterious killer, bloody title graphics, and settings that build tension. Locations include an unknown garage where the killer prepares, and an abandoned train track in the woods. Character types and the ordering of opening credits also follow conventions set by films like Halloween and Friday the 13th. While some elements like using a male victim challenge conventions, overall the opening aims to reflect the genre's typical themes and styles.
This document analyzes the mise-en-scene, props, lighting, costumes, movement of actors, sound, camera techniques, and editing used in Star Wars. It discusses how the forest, temple, and castle settings create tension and mystery. It notes how the lightsaber and spaceships advance the sci-fi genre. Character movements like Kylo Ren's slow intimidating walk and Chewbacca's lumpy gait develop their characters. Sound, from lightsabers to music, enhances scenes. Camera shots like close-ups and tracking shots draw the viewer in. Extensive CGI is used to realize the sci-fi world.
Our opening sequence explores the mental state of a character who is being haunted by a ghost. Tension and unease are built through the use of diegetic sounds and non-diegetic music cues. The sequence ends on an unsettling note as the ghost harms the character in her sleep. This leaves the audience wanting to know more, setting up an intriguing premise for the rest of the film.
The document discusses creating an opening sequence for a horror film about a teenage girl who is haunted by a ghost in her new home, examining improvements made to build intrigue, the target audience, and narrative and film theories that could apply to the sequence. Plans for film distribution with companies like Lions Gate and Film4 are also mentioned.
The document discusses a potential location for filming - a bedroom where supernatural events occur but is otherwise safe. It notes that the bedroom is usually accessible but noise from filming could be an issue if the character's mother is working from home. Transportation to the location from school is also discussed, involving taking two bus routes and a short walk with crossing of four non-major roads.
The document discusses using a non-linear narrative structure with a flashback early in the film, and analyzes Tzvetan Todorov's narrative theory of equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium that could apply to the film's structure. It also considers using Propp's character archetypes and examines copyright-free music sites and sounds that could build tension and be incorporated into the opening sequence.
The document provides two pitches for opening title sequences (OTS) for horror films. The first pitch is for a voodoo/occult film and discusses conventions of the genre, inspirational films, and plans for a nonlinear OTS that focuses on the mysterious antagonist without revealing their identity. The second pitch is for a killer/psychological thriller based on the true story of "Bible John." It also discusses plans for a nonlinear, montage-style OTS that implies violence through techniques like music and quick cuts to attract audiences aged 15-35 without revealing too much of the plot.
This document provides information about an exam section on action adventure films. It will involve watching a 3-5 minute clip from an action adventure film 4 times. Students can take notes during the last 3 viewings. They will then have 30-35 minutes to answer questions testing their understanding of genre, media language, and representation. The questions relate both to the clip shown and the action adventure genre as a whole.
Question 1; in what way does your media product use, develop or challenge for...Katie Wright
This document discusses how the student's media product opening for a horror/slasher film uses and develops conventions of the genre. The opening uses typical slasher conventions like a mysterious killer, bloody title graphics, and settings that build tension. Locations include an unknown garage where the killer prepares, and an abandoned train track in the woods. Character types and the ordering of opening credits also follow conventions set by films like Halloween and Friday the 13th. While some elements like using a male victim challenge conventions, overall the opening aims to reflect the genre's typical themes and styles.
This document analyzes the mise-en-scene, props, lighting, costumes, movement of actors, sound, camera techniques, and editing used in Star Wars. It discusses how the forest, temple, and castle settings create tension and mystery. It notes how the lightsaber and spaceships advance the sci-fi genre. Character movements like Kylo Ren's slow intimidating walk and Chewbacca's lumpy gait develop their characters. Sound, from lightsabers to music, enhances scenes. Camera shots like close-ups and tracking shots draw the viewer in. Extensive CGI is used to realize the sci-fi world.
The document discusses how a student's supernatural horror film opening uses and develops conventions of the genre. It conducted research on other film openings. The title "3:17AM" provides insight without immediately suggesting horror. Visual elements like fonts, effects and desaturated colors follow conventions. The setting in a isolated family home and props like candles are common. Shots build suspense through zooms and pans. Hints about the narrative reference conventions like vulnerable characters and threatening forces. Filming during the day challenged realism expected of the genre. Overall, the opening fits conventions through its use of various visual and audio elements.
The document provides details on the research conducted for props, costumes, locations and atmosphere for a student film sequence. It discusses:
- Props like candles, crosses, ropes and chairs to enhance realism and tension. Costumes like torn clothes for the victim and a devil costume for the antagonist.
- Two potential locations - a member's house or graveyard. The house allows easier access but a graveyard is a more typical horror setting.
- Atmospheric lighting techniques like low-key candle lighting are discussed to increase tension without access to professional equipment.
The document considers budget constraints and how to maximize realism, tension and narrative mysteries on a low budget through creative use of props, costumes and
Film Studies- Paper 1(Session C: Inception & Captain Fantastic)SofiaRibWillDS75
Inception explores themes of reality, identity, and memory through its characters and their perspectives. The film uses various cinematography techniques like tracking shots and green screens to bring the dream worlds to life. Spectatorship theories like active/passive viewing and focalization influence how audiences engage with and interpret the film and characters based on their own experiences.
1) The film 'The Lake' follows conventions of a thriller genre such as using claustrophobic spaces like attics to create tension, but also challenges conventions through an ambiguous ending and non-linear narrative.
2) The film represents age through the protagonist, a young male adult, and uses color like red to represent danger when introducing the antagonist.
3) In terms of style, the film challenges conventions through sudden changes in pace compared to typical slow buildups in thrillers, and uses non-linear editing compared to typical linear narratives.
Year 11 english studies the big screen student bookletLisa Logan
This document provides information about cinematic terms and techniques used in filmmaking. It discusses different types of films including narrative features, documentaries, short films, and advertisements. It also covers various film genres like action, horror, romance, comedy, and more. The document then examines key film techniques such as camera shots, camera angles, camera movement, lighting, cinematography, mise-en-scene, and special effects. It concludes by discussing aspects of sound, editing, and different types of documentaries.
This document provides an overview and analysis of key elements in Tim Burton films including Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It discusses genres, themes, cinematic techniques, and terms used for film analysis. Key themes examined include conformity, disability, fairytales, and imperfect societies. Film techniques analyzed are camera shots, angles, movement, lighting, editing, and special effects. The document aims to equip students with the tools to study Burton's films.
The document discusses the conventions and elements commonly found in gangster films. It notes that gangster film narratives often follow binaries of good vs evil, rich vs poor, or power vs weakness. Typical cinematography includes distorted and skewed camera angles. Mise-en-scene conventions include urban settings, suits and long coats for male characters, red dresses and lipstick for women, and high contrast black and white colors with low lighting. The document then analyzes the opening scene of the film Secretary as an example that establishes characters and environment through long shots and tracking camera movements.
In what ways does your media product use, develop, or challenge forms and con...Luke Predeth
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of the horror genre. It used inspiration from films like "The Blair Witch Project" to set the film in an isolated woods location. It challenges conventions by having a female as the lead threat instead of the usual male. It also films during daylight instead of at night. The trailer aims to provoke ambiguity and leave the plot unexplained to pique viewers' interest in the full film. Music, cinematography using natural lighting and shots, and the poster drawing on "torture porn" conventions were used to develop the horror aspects while challenging expectations.
This document summarizes various scenes and elements from a film opening sequence. It describes establishing shots that set the location, genre and tone. It discusses title design, costume and prop choices to develop characters and move the plot. Camera work and special effects are employed to draw attention to clues and engage the audience. Formats from real news channels and films are challenged and developed upon to create an immersive opening for the mystery genre.
Post-production is the stage of filmmaking that occurs after principal photography is completed. It includes editing together the visual and sound elements of the film, adding special effects, creating the film soundtrack, and other processes that transform the raw footage into a finished motion picture. Some key aspects of post-production include video editing, sound editing, visual effects work, color grading, and preparation of the final release version.
This document provides guidance on writing a textual analysis of a film extract. It explains that a good analysis will accurately describe aspects of the extract, explain why they were chosen, and what they say about the world. It also outlines the PEAT model for analysis, which involves making a point, providing an example, analyzing the example, and using relevant terminology. Finally, it discusses genre conventions for action adventure films, noting they typically involve heroes in danger, action/violence, and exotic or spectacular settings.
The document discusses the filmmaking techniques and genre conventions used in the student's supernatural thriller film. It analyzes the film's use of editing techniques like montage and shot reverse shot. It explores how the film reflects the supernatural thriller genre through elements like its dark tone, ritual scene lighting and iconography. The student also discusses how the film was inspired by and pays homage to other films like "Se7en," "400 Blows," and "Death Note" through its title sequence, ending, and plot similarities. Finally, it analyzes how the film provides the audience with intensity, transparency and continuity through its main character and group of antagonists to achieve Richard Dyer's theories of entertainment and utopia.
The document summarizes how the media product utilizes, develops, and challenges conventions of the thriller genre. It discusses using iconography like a mannequin, cinematography techniques like close-ups and low angles, lighting, editing techniques like montage and fade to black, costumes, settings and more to both follow thriller conventions as well as challenge norms. Examples are provided from films like Insidious 2, Seven, and others to illustrate how certain elements mimic conventions of the genre.
The document discusses common tropes and techniques used in horror films. It notes that horror films often begin with characters going about a normal day that is disrupted by some evil force causing trouble. It also mentions the use of isolated settings like abandoned buildings that help create tension. Specific techniques discussed include using startling musical stings to emphasize scary moments and employing point-of-view camera shots to make the audience feel like they are experiencing the horror directly. The document also examines visual symbols and the distinction between good and evil elements as important aspects of horror film iconography.
This document summarizes the process of creating a soap opera pilot episode to mimic existing soap conventions. Key details include researching popular soap operas on different channels to determine conventions around storylines, character types, filming techniques, and timeslots. Scenes from EastEnders were mimicked involving a bullying storyline. Research was also done to determine the most viewed channel and timeslot for a new soap. The name of the soap was changed to "Northern Quarter" to reference the region and sound like other soap opera names that reference locations.
1) The document describes how a student's opening thriller sequence uses conventions from films and TV shows like The Shawshank Redemption, Prison Break, and Supernatural.
2) Key elements that are compared include costumes, settings, lighting, editing pace, sound, and plot devices. For example, the costume of an orange prison jumpsuit mirrors those in Prison Break and Misfits.
3) The underground tunnel setting for the prisoner's escape is similar to the one in The Shawshank Redemption, creating suspense. Red lighting is also used to build tension, as seen in the film Cube.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...sara
The document discusses a student's thriller film opening sequence and how it uses and deviates from thriller conventions. The sequence shows a strong female character becoming vulnerable by running scared and barefoot through the woods. While some elements follow conventions like tense music and editing, it challenges expectations by featuring a self-reliant female lead. The sequence aims to intrigue audiences and establish questions or an "enigma" through the changing character and unanswered events of the opening scene.
The document provides a textual analysis of the film Ex Machina. It summarizes the plot, which involves a programmer being selected to evaluate the human qualities of an AI at an isolated estate. It analyzes key scenes and shots from the opening, noting how camerawork and editing establish themes of isolation, surveillance and foreshadowing danger. Character profiles are given for the protagonist Caleb, antagonist Nathan who created the AI, and AI Eva, whose role as antagonist is ambiguous.
Hayao Miyazaki is a renowned Japanese film director, animator, manga artist, illustrator, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for critically acclaimed and commercially successful animated films for Studio Ghibli such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has explored recurring themes of humanity's relationship with nature and technology. His hand-drawn animation techniques have influenced generations of animators around the world.
This document provides an outline of grammar topics for a Spanish grammar book, including conditional tenses with irregular verbs, perfect tenses, the difference between saber and conocer, formal and informal commands, the subjunctive mood, impersonal expressions, expressions of emotion, conjunctions of time, and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. It defines each topic and provides examples to illustrate key uses and forms.
Advertising is defined as any paid communication used to inform people about a business's offerings and influence them to purchase those goods and services over a competitor's. There are different types of advertising including persuasive, informative, and competitive advertising. Businesses utilize various mediums for advertising like print, electronic, internet, business cards, billboards, banners, mail, personal selling, and drive-by announcements.
The document discusses ICT opportunities and challenges for social inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities. It outlines how ICT can both create new divides through digital exclusion as well as opportunities to promote equal access. Some of the key challenges discussed are ensuring accessibility, overcoming barriers to engagement, and addressing poverty and lack of access to ICT. International agreements like WSIS emphasize the need for universal design and assistive technologies to promote inclusion of persons with disabilities in the information society.
The document discusses how a student's supernatural horror film opening uses and develops conventions of the genre. It conducted research on other film openings. The title "3:17AM" provides insight without immediately suggesting horror. Visual elements like fonts, effects and desaturated colors follow conventions. The setting in a isolated family home and props like candles are common. Shots build suspense through zooms and pans. Hints about the narrative reference conventions like vulnerable characters and threatening forces. Filming during the day challenged realism expected of the genre. Overall, the opening fits conventions through its use of various visual and audio elements.
The document provides details on the research conducted for props, costumes, locations and atmosphere for a student film sequence. It discusses:
- Props like candles, crosses, ropes and chairs to enhance realism and tension. Costumes like torn clothes for the victim and a devil costume for the antagonist.
- Two potential locations - a member's house or graveyard. The house allows easier access but a graveyard is a more typical horror setting.
- Atmospheric lighting techniques like low-key candle lighting are discussed to increase tension without access to professional equipment.
The document considers budget constraints and how to maximize realism, tension and narrative mysteries on a low budget through creative use of props, costumes and
Film Studies- Paper 1(Session C: Inception & Captain Fantastic)SofiaRibWillDS75
Inception explores themes of reality, identity, and memory through its characters and their perspectives. The film uses various cinematography techniques like tracking shots and green screens to bring the dream worlds to life. Spectatorship theories like active/passive viewing and focalization influence how audiences engage with and interpret the film and characters based on their own experiences.
1) The film 'The Lake' follows conventions of a thriller genre such as using claustrophobic spaces like attics to create tension, but also challenges conventions through an ambiguous ending and non-linear narrative.
2) The film represents age through the protagonist, a young male adult, and uses color like red to represent danger when introducing the antagonist.
3) In terms of style, the film challenges conventions through sudden changes in pace compared to typical slow buildups in thrillers, and uses non-linear editing compared to typical linear narratives.
Year 11 english studies the big screen student bookletLisa Logan
This document provides information about cinematic terms and techniques used in filmmaking. It discusses different types of films including narrative features, documentaries, short films, and advertisements. It also covers various film genres like action, horror, romance, comedy, and more. The document then examines key film techniques such as camera shots, camera angles, camera movement, lighting, cinematography, mise-en-scene, and special effects. It concludes by discussing aspects of sound, editing, and different types of documentaries.
This document provides an overview and analysis of key elements in Tim Burton films including Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It discusses genres, themes, cinematic techniques, and terms used for film analysis. Key themes examined include conformity, disability, fairytales, and imperfect societies. Film techniques analyzed are camera shots, angles, movement, lighting, editing, and special effects. The document aims to equip students with the tools to study Burton's films.
The document discusses the conventions and elements commonly found in gangster films. It notes that gangster film narratives often follow binaries of good vs evil, rich vs poor, or power vs weakness. Typical cinematography includes distorted and skewed camera angles. Mise-en-scene conventions include urban settings, suits and long coats for male characters, red dresses and lipstick for women, and high contrast black and white colors with low lighting. The document then analyzes the opening scene of the film Secretary as an example that establishes characters and environment through long shots and tracking camera movements.
In what ways does your media product use, develop, or challenge forms and con...Luke Predeth
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of the horror genre. It used inspiration from films like "The Blair Witch Project" to set the film in an isolated woods location. It challenges conventions by having a female as the lead threat instead of the usual male. It also films during daylight instead of at night. The trailer aims to provoke ambiguity and leave the plot unexplained to pique viewers' interest in the full film. Music, cinematography using natural lighting and shots, and the poster drawing on "torture porn" conventions were used to develop the horror aspects while challenging expectations.
This document summarizes various scenes and elements from a film opening sequence. It describes establishing shots that set the location, genre and tone. It discusses title design, costume and prop choices to develop characters and move the plot. Camera work and special effects are employed to draw attention to clues and engage the audience. Formats from real news channels and films are challenged and developed upon to create an immersive opening for the mystery genre.
Post-production is the stage of filmmaking that occurs after principal photography is completed. It includes editing together the visual and sound elements of the film, adding special effects, creating the film soundtrack, and other processes that transform the raw footage into a finished motion picture. Some key aspects of post-production include video editing, sound editing, visual effects work, color grading, and preparation of the final release version.
This document provides guidance on writing a textual analysis of a film extract. It explains that a good analysis will accurately describe aspects of the extract, explain why they were chosen, and what they say about the world. It also outlines the PEAT model for analysis, which involves making a point, providing an example, analyzing the example, and using relevant terminology. Finally, it discusses genre conventions for action adventure films, noting they typically involve heroes in danger, action/violence, and exotic or spectacular settings.
The document discusses the filmmaking techniques and genre conventions used in the student's supernatural thriller film. It analyzes the film's use of editing techniques like montage and shot reverse shot. It explores how the film reflects the supernatural thriller genre through elements like its dark tone, ritual scene lighting and iconography. The student also discusses how the film was inspired by and pays homage to other films like "Se7en," "400 Blows," and "Death Note" through its title sequence, ending, and plot similarities. Finally, it analyzes how the film provides the audience with intensity, transparency and continuity through its main character and group of antagonists to achieve Richard Dyer's theories of entertainment and utopia.
The document summarizes how the media product utilizes, develops, and challenges conventions of the thriller genre. It discusses using iconography like a mannequin, cinematography techniques like close-ups and low angles, lighting, editing techniques like montage and fade to black, costumes, settings and more to both follow thriller conventions as well as challenge norms. Examples are provided from films like Insidious 2, Seven, and others to illustrate how certain elements mimic conventions of the genre.
The document discusses common tropes and techniques used in horror films. It notes that horror films often begin with characters going about a normal day that is disrupted by some evil force causing trouble. It also mentions the use of isolated settings like abandoned buildings that help create tension. Specific techniques discussed include using startling musical stings to emphasize scary moments and employing point-of-view camera shots to make the audience feel like they are experiencing the horror directly. The document also examines visual symbols and the distinction between good and evil elements as important aspects of horror film iconography.
This document summarizes the process of creating a soap opera pilot episode to mimic existing soap conventions. Key details include researching popular soap operas on different channels to determine conventions around storylines, character types, filming techniques, and timeslots. Scenes from EastEnders were mimicked involving a bullying storyline. Research was also done to determine the most viewed channel and timeslot for a new soap. The name of the soap was changed to "Northern Quarter" to reference the region and sound like other soap opera names that reference locations.
1) The document describes how a student's opening thriller sequence uses conventions from films and TV shows like The Shawshank Redemption, Prison Break, and Supernatural.
2) Key elements that are compared include costumes, settings, lighting, editing pace, sound, and plot devices. For example, the costume of an orange prison jumpsuit mirrors those in Prison Break and Misfits.
3) The underground tunnel setting for the prisoner's escape is similar to the one in The Shawshank Redemption, creating suspense. Red lighting is also used to build tension, as seen in the film Cube.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...sara
The document discusses a student's thriller film opening sequence and how it uses and deviates from thriller conventions. The sequence shows a strong female character becoming vulnerable by running scared and barefoot through the woods. While some elements follow conventions like tense music and editing, it challenges expectations by featuring a self-reliant female lead. The sequence aims to intrigue audiences and establish questions or an "enigma" through the changing character and unanswered events of the opening scene.
The document provides a textual analysis of the film Ex Machina. It summarizes the plot, which involves a programmer being selected to evaluate the human qualities of an AI at an isolated estate. It analyzes key scenes and shots from the opening, noting how camerawork and editing establish themes of isolation, surveillance and foreshadowing danger. Character profiles are given for the protagonist Caleb, antagonist Nathan who created the AI, and AI Eva, whose role as antagonist is ambiguous.
Hayao Miyazaki is a renowned Japanese film director, animator, manga artist, illustrator, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for critically acclaimed and commercially successful animated films for Studio Ghibli such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo. Throughout his career, Miyazaki has explored recurring themes of humanity's relationship with nature and technology. His hand-drawn animation techniques have influenced generations of animators around the world.
This document provides an outline of grammar topics for a Spanish grammar book, including conditional tenses with irregular verbs, perfect tenses, the difference between saber and conocer, formal and informal commands, the subjunctive mood, impersonal expressions, expressions of emotion, conjunctions of time, and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. It defines each topic and provides examples to illustrate key uses and forms.
Advertising is defined as any paid communication used to inform people about a business's offerings and influence them to purchase those goods and services over a competitor's. There are different types of advertising including persuasive, informative, and competitive advertising. Businesses utilize various mediums for advertising like print, electronic, internet, business cards, billboards, banners, mail, personal selling, and drive-by announcements.
The document discusses ICT opportunities and challenges for social inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities. It outlines how ICT can both create new divides through digital exclusion as well as opportunities to promote equal access. Some of the key challenges discussed are ensuring accessibility, overcoming barriers to engagement, and addressing poverty and lack of access to ICT. International agreements like WSIS emphasize the need for universal design and assistive technologies to promote inclusion of persons with disabilities in the information society.
The document contains an agenda for a Tuesday class that includes homework assignments, a reminder about a Thanksgiving project contract, and a change to the due date for a menu and grocery list. It also includes examples of finding the least common multiple of variable expressions.
The document appears to be a quiz about places, transportation, and other details related to Brighton, UK. It consists of 19 multiple choice questions about topics like the postal code for University of Sussex, places they celebrated Chinese New Year, names of UK banks, city names in England, airport names in the UK, bus numbers to Sussex campus, supermarkets in the UK, bars on or near the Sussex campus, and nightclubs in Brighton. The questions are answered by another person who demonstrates familiarity with the details being quizzed about Brighton and Sussex University.
This document provides guidance on creating effective presentations. It discusses defining your purpose, creating a structure, and making handouts before starting. When designing slides, reinforce your message with high resolution images and videos rather than repeating text or using templates. Use layouts like dividing slides into thirds to apply visual hierarchy. Practice delivering your pitch passionately with eye contact, starting your structure by explaining the problem, importance of solving it, your proposed solution, and why that solution is great.
Our opening sequence explores the mental state of a character who is being haunted by a ghost. Tension and unease are built through the use of diegetic sounds and non-diegetic music cues. The sequence ends on an unsettling note as the ghost harms the character in her sleep, leaving the audience wanting to know more. We have selected a 15 rating from the BBFC as our sequence contains strong threats and implied violence.
The document discusses creating an opening sequence for a horror film about a teenage girl who is haunted by a ghost in her new home, examining improvements made to characters, locations, and narrative structure from a previous draft. Film distribution options of Lions Gate Entertainment and Film4 are also considered due to their experience with independent and thriller films.
We have improved our opening sequence by making the ending faster paced through quick clips that cut swiftly as something unseen approaches the main character. The sequence establishes the main character, a teenager, who begins investigating the history of her new home and encounters increasing paranormal activity that slowly possesses her. This narrative structure fits Todorov's model of starting in equilibrium, disrupting to disequilibrium, and seeking to restore a new equilibrium.
The document discusses applying various film theories to analyze the opening sequence and overall story structure of a drama film. It analyzes the main characters, villain, and lack of binary opposition. It also includes draft interview results about the genre of drama and the target audience for the opening sequence. Font choices and inspiration from other films for the title and credits are discussed.
The document discusses the rating that the film would receive from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). It notes that the film would likely be rated 15 since the content would not be suitable for younger audiences. It provides information on the BBFC and what each rating means in terms of content restrictions like language, sex, violence etc. The 15 rating means that no one under 15 can view the film in cinemas or rent/buy the video.
The document discusses the script for an opening sequence and applying various film theories to analyze it. It includes drafts of the script, discusses the characters and their roles, and analyzes the sequence using theories from Todorov, Propp, and Strauss. It also discusses the target audience, interviews conducted about drama genres, potential film distributors, BBFC ratings standards, title design elements, and films that inspired the title design.
The document discusses various elements of mise-en-scene that contribute to how a film is perceived by audiences. Mise-en-scene includes everything visible in a scene from actors and costumes to lighting, setting and props. It is under the director's control and aims to convey meaning through realistic, symbolic or atmospheric visual choices. Specific mise-en-scene techniques are described like high-key lighting used in romantic films and low-key lighting for thrillers. Costumes, settings and plot structures can also influence audience interpretation and experience of a film.
Based on the details provided about the film and the BBFC rating guidelines, I would recommend classifying our film as a 15 rating. While it deals with mature themes of hauntings and ghosts, the film does not contain strong language, graphic nudity, or excessive violence that would warrant an 18 rating. A 15 rating allows us to explore these themes in an age-appropriate way for older teenagers while avoiding content unsuitable for younger viewers.
The document summarizes the key things the student learned from constructing their media project. They gained experience using new equipment like a shotgun mic and editing software. They also learned how to effectively use mise-en-scene to set the tone for their horror opening, having previously struggled with it in a preliminary task. Overall, the student recognizes a significant improvement in their understanding of creating effective mise-en-scene through research and applying it to their full project compared to earlier work.
Clear understanding of conventions and forms bethjones0312
This document discusses conventions and forms in short film openings, particularly for the horror genre. It provides definitions for key terms like film opening and conventions. It then outlines several common conventions for short film openings including using soundtracks, credits, editing techniques, lighting, characters, and posters. Specific conventions for horror films are explored such as using certain props, lighting to build tension, and introducing the antagonist. The document also discusses how these conventions can be used, developed, and challenged in films.
The document discusses several theories that are being used in the creation of a psychological thriller film opening sequence. It summarizes Todorov's theory of narrative structure, Propp's theory of character roles, and Levi-Strauss's concept of binary oppositions. It then provides details on the target 15-18 year old audience for the film and considers the BBFC standards for a 15 rating. Potential inspiring UK distribution companies are also discussed, with Revolver Entertainment selected for its experience distributing similar thriller films.
1) This document provides a summary of a student's final draft opening sequence for a film project. It includes evaluations of drafts, feedback received, and areas for improvement.
2) Research included looking at film distribution companies and selecting Ghost House Pictures as they specialized in similar thriller/horror genres. Location, character details, and conventions were chosen to appeal to a target age 15+ audience.
3) Feedback was received from teachers, peers, and target audiences. While the final draft scared the target audience as intended, earlier drafts needed improvements like better continuity and additional footage.
Based on the information provided about our film and the BBFC rating system, I would recommend our film be rated 12A. While our film contains horror elements involving ghosts, the disturbing sequences would not be frequent or constant enough to warrant a 15 rating. A 12A rating would indicate that children under 12 can view the film if accompanied by an adult, which seems appropriate given the mature themes in our ghost story but not excessive graphic content.
The document analyzes how the media product uses and challenges conventions of real horror films.
The trailer challenges some conventions, such as starting with a suicide scene rather than a positive scene. It also uses longer shots of the antagonist than is typical.
The poster conforms to color scheme conventions but challenges conventions around color use. It also develops conventions around the cover line.
The magazine cover conforms closely to conventions for clarity, such as consistent font and placement of title and cover lines. It challenges conventions less due to lack of examples in the horror magazine genre.
Overall, the media product strategically conforms to and challenges conventions to create an intriguing product while still communicating the intended horror genre.
The document discusses font and title design options for a film about a woman whose life is ruined by drug use. It considers fonts that convey distorted or hallucinatory visions, as seen in the films Dazed and Confused and Devil. One font called "Delirium Fantasy" is favored for its flexible, curling letters that seem to show the effects of drugs on one's life. Overall, the document explores creative ways to represent the film's themes through visual elements like titles and credits.
Our film is a closed narrative that tells the complete story of Laura's life with drugs from start to finish without any cliffhangers. It sends a clear message that drug use will ultimately lead to death without leaving any unanswered questions for the audience. The narrative structure has not changed from the first draft, as it still follows Laura's story in a linear manner from start to end.
Our film is a closed narrative that tells the complete story of Laura's life with drugs from start to finish without any cliffhangers. It sends a clear message that drug use will ultimately lead to death without leaving any unanswered questions for the audience. The narrative structure has not changed from the first draft, as it still follows Laura's story in a linear manner from start to end.
Our film is a closed narrative that tells the complete story of Laura's life with drugs from start to finish without any cliffhangers. It sends a clear message that drug use will ultimately lead to death without leaving any unanswered questions for the audience. The narrative structure has not changed from the first draft, as it still follows Laura's story in a linear manner from start to end.
Here are 3 potential music tracks that could be used in different parts of the opening sequence:
1. "Sad Piano Music" - A slow, melancholy piano piece could set a somber mood as Lia looks at photos downstairs.
2. "Eerie Strings" - Creepy strings and woodwind sounds could build unease when disturbing photos are found and Lia touches the doll.
3. "Tension Builds" - A track with a rising sense of intensity from low drones to higher-pitched textures could match Lia's growing realization that something is very wrong as the doll reappears.
The music helps cue the intended emotions and escalating tension at different points in the sequence through their
The document lists various technologies used including apps like Simply Mind, Iphoto, Moodboard, Picmonkey and GoAnimate. It also lists software like Imovie, Photoshop, InDesign as well as hardware like Ipad, Mac, Sony Cam, Canon camera and USB. Finally it lists online services and platforms such as BBC iplayer, Slideshare, YouTube, Blogger, Gmail and Google.
The document lists various technology used including apps like Simply Mind, Iphoto, Moodboard, and software like InDesign, Photoshop, Picmonkey, GoAnimate. It also mentions hardware such as an Ipad, Mac, Canon camera, Sony camera and using the internet for resources like BBC iplayer, Slideshare, YouTube, Blogger and Google.
This document lists 10 draft designs for advertising spreads, including 5 double page spreads and their corresponding newspaper advertisements. Each of the 5 drafts includes a double page spread paired with 2-5 single newspaper advertisements.
The documents contain draft scripts, storyboards, and shot lists for a television program or documentary. There are multiple drafts of scripts and revisions to storyboards and shot lists, focusing on shots of people using devices like iPads, iPhones, computers, and social media platforms. Costume ideas are also discussed for the presenter, aiming for a look that is formal yet stylish and current to appeal to the target audience.
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This document provides an overview of basic functions in InDesign, including:
1) Creating and setting up new documents, pages, and templates.
2) Using tools like the text, pencil, and line tools to add and manipulate text and drawings.
3) Working with windows and panels to control colors, strokes, and layout.
4) Utilizing rulers, guides, and the master pages feature for consistent page design.
The document provides layout and design suggestions for an ancillary media project on the influence and manipulation of media. It includes ideas for:
- Using familiar fonts, colors and layouts from social media to emphasize media's control of society.
- Images and text styles that convey themes of lack of identity, brainwashing, and faceless audiences influenced by media.
- Photograph styles like blurred faces and black and white to imply danger, vulnerability and insignificance of individuals compared to social media power.
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Using a reflector helps reduce shadows by reflecting light onto areas not directly hit by the light source. Motion blur occurs when fast-moving objects appear blurred in photographs due to the shutter speed averaging samples over half the time it takes to capture each frame. Good framing uses objects in the photo to create a frame around the subject and draws attention to it, while bad framing has empty space that makes photos appear awkward.
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The layout uses a large animated graphic taking up the entire double page spread to depict the struggle between South Korea and Japan. The title is bold and centered at the top to be read first, followed by a short blurb. The author and illustrator names are prominently displayed in complementary colors to match the animation. Organization of the information guides the eye to first understand the graphic and then provides context through the short text pieces before turning the page.
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The magazine Wired targets a niche audience of technology enthusiasts. It contains in-depth articles about the latest technological developments, products, and trends. Advertisements focus on gadgets, cars, and other technical items. The magazine is organized with technology-focused content, international brand features, and retailer advertisements. A double-page article on how media platforms impact demographics could fit within the technology sections, as it relates to how technology shapes media.
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The document provides a shot list for a documentary on social media and the internet. It includes 96 shots ranging from establishing shots of locations to close-ups of computer screens and social media content. The shots involve interviews with the general public at Trafalgar Square, experts at universities, and animated explanations of the evolution of the internet and viral videos. The shots are meant to illustrate the topics covered in the documentary through visuals.
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This document provides an outline for a documentary series exploring social media and its influence. The series would examine how platforms like Facebook and YouTube shape what information users receive through personalized algorithms. One episode focuses on social networking sites and how they have revolutionized the internet from static web pages to user-generated content. It provides a detailed structure covering the introduction, beginning, middle and end sections of the episode. Interviews and statistics would illustrate how social media has changed how people consume and share information online.
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Sociologists debate whether modern media and society are democratic or hegemonically controlled. While Web 2.0 has increased audience participation, some argue the elite who own media industries still shape public communication and limit competition. Others believe audiences play an active role in interpreting information. The rise of social media has enabled collective action and alternative media, though some platforms may indirectly influence users through personalized recommendations or popularity metrics. Overall, the relationship between media, society, and democracy remains complex with reasonable arguments on both sides.
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Leonardo DiCaprio House: Malibu Beachfront Retreat
A Prime Location
His Malibu beachfront house is one of the most famous properties in Leonardo DiCaprio's real estate portfolio. Situated in the exclusive Carbon Beach. also known as "Billionaire's Beach," this property boasts stunning ocean views and private beach access. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" in Malibu is a testament to the actor's love for the sea and his penchant for luxurious living.
Architectural Highlights
The Malibu house features a modern design with clean lines, large windows. and open spaces blending indoor and outdoor living. The expansive deck and patio areas provide ample space for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet sunset. The house has state-of-the-art amenities. including a gourmet kitchen, a home theatre, and many guest suites.
Sustainable Features
Leonardo DiCaprio is a well-known environmental activist. whose Malibu house reflects his commitment to sustainability. The property incorporates solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and sustainable building materials. The landscaping around the house is also designed to be water-efficient. featuring drought-resistant plants and intelligent irrigation systems.
Leonardo DiCaprio House: Hollywood Hills Hideaway
Privacy and Seclusion
Another remarkable property in Leonardo DiCaprio's collection is his Hollywood Hills house. This secluded retreat offers privacy and tranquility. making it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. The "Leonardo DiCaprio house" in Hollywood Hills nestled among lush greenery. and offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes.
Design and Amenities
The Hollywood Hills house is a mid-century modern gem characterized by its sleek design and floor-to-ceiling windows. The open-concept living space is perfect for entertaining. while the cozy bedrooms provide a comfortable retreat. The property also features a swimming pool, and outdoor dining area. and a spacious deck that overlooks the cityscape.
Environmental Initiatives
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His journey to stardom began at a young age with roles in television commercials and educational programs. DiCaprio's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Luke Brower in the sitcom "Growing Pains" and later as Tobias Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993). where he starred alongside Robert De Niro.
Rise to Stardom
DiCaprio's career skyrocketed with his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). earning him his first Academy Award nomination. He continued to gain acclaim with roles in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Titanic" (1997). the latter of which cemented his status as a global superstar. Over the years, DiCaprio has showcased his versatility in films like "The Aviator" (2004). "Start" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Environmental Activism
Beyond his film career, DiCaprio is also renowned for his environmental activism. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, focusing on global conservation efforts. His commitment to ecological issues often intersects with his public appearances. including those related to the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl: An American Institution
History and Significance
The Super Bowl is the National Football League (NFL) championship game. is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. First played in 1967, the Super Bowl has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. featuring high-profile halftime shows, memorable advertisements, and significant media coverage. The event attracts a diverse audience, from avid sports fans to casual viewers. making it a prime platform for celebrities to appear.
Entertainment and Advertisements
The Super Bowl is not only about football but also about entertainment. The halftime show features performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry. while the commercials are often as anticipated as the game itself. Companies invest millions in Super Bowl ads. creating iconic and sometimes controversial commercials that capture public attention.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Super Bowl Appearances
A Celebrity Among the Fans
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Brian Peck: The Early Years
Brian Peck was born in New York City on July 29, 1960. From a young age, Peck exhibited a passion for the performing arts. He attended the Professional Children's School. which has a history of nurturing young talent in the arts. Peck's early career marked by a series of roles in television and film that showcased his versatility as an actor.
Peck's breakthrough came with his role in the cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead" (1985). His performance as Scuz, one of the punk rockers who releases a toxic gas that reanimates the dead. earned him a place in the annals of horror cinema. This role opened doors for Peck. allowing him to explore various facets of the entertainment industry. including writing and directing.
Leonardo DiCaprio: From Child Star to Hollywood Icon
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His career began at a young age with appearances in television commercials and educational films. DiCaprio's big break came when he joined the cast of the popular sitcom "Growing Pains" (1985-1992). where he played the character Luke Brower.
DiCaprio's transition from television to film was seamless. He gained recognition for his role in "This Boy's Life" (1993) alongside Robert De Niro. This performance began a series of acclaimed roles. establishing DiCaprio as one of the most talented actors of his generation. His portrayal of Jack Dawson in James Cameron's "Titanic" (1997) catapulted him to global stardom. solidifying his status as a Hollywood icon.
Brian Peck Leonardo DiCaprio: Their Paths Cross
Collaborations and Connections
The keyword "Brian Peck Leonardo DiCaprio" signifies more than two names; it represents a fascinating connection in Hollywood. While their careers took different trajectories, their paths crossed in the 1990s. Brian Peck worked with DiCaprio on the set of the 1990s sitcom "Growing Pains." where DiCaprio had a recurring role. Peck appeared in a few episodes. contributing to the comedic and dynamic environment of the show.
Their professional relationship extended beyond "Growing Pains." Peck directed DiCaprio in several educational videos for the "Disneyland Fun" series. where DiCaprio's youthful charm and energy were evident. These early collaborations offered DiCaprio valuable experience in front of the camera. he
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Introduction to the Hypothesis: Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix
The idea that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix stems from a mix of historical anomalies, physical resemblances. and a penchant for myth-making that surrounds celebrities. While Jimi Hendrix's official death in 1970 is well-documented. some theorists suggest that Hendrix did not die but instead reinvented himself as Morgan Freeman. a man who would become one of Hollywood's most revered actors. This article aims to delve into the various aspects of this hypothesis. examining its origins, the supporting arguments. and the cultural impact of such a theory.
The Genesis of the Theory
Early Life Parallels
The hypothesis that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix begins by comparing their early lives. Jimi Hendrix, born Johnny Allen Hendrix in Seattle, Washington, on November 27, 1942. and Morgan Freeman, born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, have lived very different lives. But, proponents of the theory suggest that the five-year age difference is negligible and point to Freeman's late start in his acting career as evidence of a life lived before under a different identity.
The Disappearance and Reappearance
Jimi Hendrix's death in 1970 at the age of 27 is a well-documented event. But, theorists argue that Hendrix's death staged. and he reemerged as Morgan Freeman. They highlight Freeman's rise to prominence in the early 1970s. coinciding with Hendrix's supposed death. Freeman's first significant acting role came in 1971 on the children's television show "The Electric Company," a mere year after Hendrix's passing.
Physical Resemblances
Facial Structure and Features
One of the most compelling arguments for the hypothesis that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix lies in the physical resemblance between the two men. Analyzing photographs, proponents point out similarities in facial structure. particularly the cheekbones and jawline. Both men have a distinctive gap between their front teeth. which is rare and often highlighted as a critical point of similarity.
Voice and Mannerisms
Supporters of the theory also draw attention to the similarities in their voices. Jimi Hendrix known for his smooth, distinctive speaking voice. which, according to some, resembles Morgan Freeman's iconic, deep, and soothing voice. Additionally, both men share certain mannerisms. such as their calm demeanor and eloquent speech patterns.
Artistic Parallels
Musical and Acting Talents
Jimi Hendrix was regarded as one of t
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Introduction
Tom Cruise long hair has often been more than a style choice. it has been a significant element of his persona both on and off the screen. From the tousled locks of the rebellious Maverick in "Top Gun" to the sleek, sophisticated mane in "Mission: Impossible II." Cruise's hair has played a pivotal role in shaping his image and the characters he portrays. This article explores the various stages of Tom Cruise long hair. Examining how this iconic look has evolved and influenced his career and broader fashion trends.
Early Days: The Emergence of a Style Icon
The 1980s: The Birth of a Star
In the early stages of his career during the 1980s, Tom Cruise sported a range of hairstyles. but in "Top Gun" (1986), his hair began to gain significant attention. Though not long by later standards, his hair in this film was longer than the military crew cuts associated with fighter pilots. adding a rebellious edge to his character, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
Risky Business: The Transition Begins
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The 1990s: Experimentation and Iconic Roles
Far and Away: Embracing Length
One of the first films in which Tom Cruise embraced long hair was "Far and Away" (1992). Playing the role of Joseph. an Irish immigrant in 1890s America, Cruise's long, hair added authenticity to his character's rugged and determined persona. This look was a stark departure from his earlier. more polished styles and marked the beginning of a more adventurous phase in his hairstyle choices.
Interview with the Vampire: Gothic Elegance
In "Interview with the Vampire" (1994). Tom Cruise long hair reached new lengths of sophistication and elegance. Portraying the vampire Lestat. Cruise's flowing blonde locks were integral to the character's ethereal and timeless allure. This hairstyle not only suited the gothic aesthetic of the film but also showcased Cruise's ability to transform his appearance for a role.
Mission: Impossible II: The Pinnacle of Long Hair
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1. Slide shot
• The close up/Extreme close shots we use are
to highlight importance or clearly show
emotions
• Ariel shots used are to give a clear view of the
area so you can make connections to reactions
• Long shots are again the same as Ariel but
with long shots we show the audience what
the character doesn't see
2. L
Enigma
• The way we want to create enigma is through the
combination of sound and pace. The actress is
never fully calm which also keeps the audience
on edge.
• The end of the opening sequence will leave the
audience wanting to know what happens next as
the ending is unexpected.
You cannot see what the baby sees.
3. L
Enigma
• We’ve improved our creation of Enigma from
draft one, because we have made the ending
of our opening sequence more thrilling and
this helps to create more enigma as the
audience will want to carry on watching to
find out why the character is being haunted
and what will happen to her.
4. Actor/Character Props/Costume N
Gledis Drew
The Others The Unborn
• This character meets stereotypes of a helpless Young girl who is
haunted by a ghost
• Some movies in which this is displayed are listed above.
5. N
Character
• They way in which we have developed from
our character from draft 1 is through mainly
the changes made to our last sequence in
stretching Gledis’s acting ability.
• Other than this no other changes
improvements where made
6. P
Narrative
• We are using Linear Narrative for our opening
sequence as the structure of it is all in chronological
order and so the audience follow through with the
plot.
• This has not changed from draft one, because we are
using the same narrative.
7. Q
Tvzetan Todorov: Narrative Structure
Tzvetan Todorov is a Franco- Equilibrium: it is a narrative that
Bulgarian philosopher. He lived in starts with a state of harmony,
France since 1963 with his wife and example a group of people enjoying
two children. their live.
Disequilibrium: it is a world of
stability which involves disruption,
example when an evil event happens
to character in a movie.
New Equilibrium: it is when the evil
in a movie is removed and it restores
harmony.
8. Q
It contrast with
disequilibrium because it
has some disturbing
images in the middle the
movie
This describes equilibrium as
it has the character enjoying This links with new
himself because he thinks equilibrium as it shows
that everything is perfect. a peaceful atmosphere
between the characters
9. Q
Binary Opposition: This is a sophisticated but
important idea that will help you understand how
ideas and meanings are being shaped, created or
reinforced in a text. It is 'a theory of meaning' and
an idea that can be applied to all texts; it is
especially useful when analysing poetry where
meaning has been 'compressed' into a very few
words.
10. Q
This scene is clearly used to This particular scene shows the
illustrate fear and danger. A audience a basic understanding
close up shot of his face of the movie which links to the
explains what is happening in binary opposition
the scene without the
audience not even seeing the
next stage
11. Q
Characters and their purpose in Propp’s
theory:
•The villain (struggles against the hero)
•The donor (prepares the hero or gives the hero
some magical object)
•The (magical) helper (helps the hero in the quest)
•The princess (person the hero marries, often
sought for during the narrative)
•Her father
•The dispatcher (character who makes the lack
known and sends the hero off)
•The hero or victim/seeker hero, reacts to the
donor, weds the princess
12. Q
Film Theory.
• We aren’t using Propp’s or Strauss’ film theory as neither fit
into what we want our opening sequence to be.
• We have no hero’s in our idea and so Propp’s film theory is
ineffective for us, and we are not creating ideas with our
opening sequence, and so Binary Opposition is also ineffective
for us.
13. Q
Film Theory.
• We’re applying Todorov’s film theory, as at the beginning of
our film idea, the character’s life is in a state of harmony.
(Equilibrium)
• As our idea continues, the character finds more and more out
about the ghost as it slowly possesses her. (Disequilibrium)
• Finally, the death of the character brings final peace and
harmony, or so the audience think until a new family move
into the same house. (New Equilibrium)
14. R
Film Distribution
• Film distributors we would like to use are...
• Lions Gate Entertainment
• Momentum Pictures
• Film 4
15. R
Lions Gate Entertainment
Why Lions Gate?...
• They distribute Thrillers We are Making a Thriller
• They are in collaboration This could work for us as our
with Film4 Sequence would have the backing
Of two companies
• The have distributed
successful films
16. R
Film4
Why Film4?...
• They do a lot of
independent films
distribution
• They are a British This could cause a problem as
To other country distribution
distribution company
• You don’t have to have a big
budget
17. R
Momentum Pictures
Why Momentum?...
• Its also a British distribution Which means it has the same
Advantages and disadvantages
company As Film4 would have.
• They have distributed films
Insidious, The Crazies, Hobo with
such as .... A shotgun
18. R
Columbia Pictures
• It’s an American film production and distribution
company.
• Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia
TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures
Entertainment.
• Columbia's major contract stars were Jean Arthur and
Cary Grant (who was shared with RKO Pictures).
• It is one of the leading film companies in the world, a
member of the so-called Big Six.
• It was one of the so-called Little Three among the eight
major film studios of Hollywood's Golden Age.
19. R
FILMS AND BUDGETS
Anaconda The plot centre's on a Budget:$45,000,000
film crew for National (estimated)
Geographic's who are Opening
kidnapped by a Weekend:$16,620,88
hunter who is going 7 (USA) (13 April
after the world's 1997) (2456 Screens)
largest anaconda, Gross:$136,885,767
which is discovered in (Worldwide) .
the remote jungle.
Fright Night Fright Night is an Budget:$9,000,000
American vampire (estimated)
comedy horror film Opening
starring William Weekend:$6,118,543
Ragsdale, Chris (USA) (4 August 1985)
Sarandon, Stephen (1542 Screens)
Geoffreys and Roddy Gross:$24,922,237
McDowall that was (USA) (22 September
released in 1985. 1985)
20. R
THE REASONS WHY I CHOSE COLUMBIA
PICTURES
• I chose this because they make lots of horror films that relate
to our genre.
• We aim a big hit for our genre so we can relate it to the
budget of Columbia pictures.
• It is an inspiration to film distributing and production.
• They have Co-production companies who help and support
them in exhibition and going into cinemas.
21. S
Titles And Credits
• Titles and credits from real films:
• The Ring
• Se7en
• Rosemary's Baby
• Stephen King's "IT"
• Frankenstein (1931)
22. S
Titles And Credits of ‘The Ring’
• The font appears hand written
A handwritten style font would emphasise the
‘Mental illness’ aspect of our film as the text
would appear messy and scattered, as if written by
someone in panic or distress, (mentally unstable)
• The ‘O’s in the text match the ring of the well in the film
This emphasises the theme of the film, which has inspired us to use a font style which gives
clues to the audience as to what our film will be about without giving too much away.
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Titles And Credits of ‘Se7ev’
• Similarly to ‘The Ring’, ‘Se7en’ also has handwritten style fonts that
are often spaced out or slanted.
• The most inspiring thing about ‘Se7en’ is the animation of the
text.
• The quick bright flashes of the text create excitement for the
audience and keep them on the edge of their seat which is essential
for thriller films and has inspired us to display our text in a similar
way.
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Titles And Credits of ‘Rosemary’s Baby’
• The font style and colour are somewhat unusual as it does not link with
anything in the movie.
• However the fact that its so uncommon for a Horror/Thriller, makes it
unique and unpredictable.
• Baby pink colour, however
symbolises the innocence of
Rosemary’s character.
•Similarly, our main
character also possesses a
sense of innocence.
• This has inspired us to use a font not normally associated with Thrillers
to make it as unpredictable as possible.
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Titles And Credits of Stephen King’s ‘IT’
The title of the film is the The bright red symbolises
only text in this colour blood and gore therefore
(bright red) and font style. attracting the target
audience as it is common
in Horror/Thrillers.
This makes the title stand
out from the rest of the text The small cuts and slits within
highlighting the significance the letters emphasis the violence
of the ‘IT’ character to in the movie as they represent
intrigue the audience. stabs and scratches.
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Titles And Credits of ‘Frankenstein’ (1931)
• The inconsistency of the text style could be used to disorientate the
audience and perhaps panic them and keep them on the edge of their
seat.
•Also used for once sentence.
•Each word is a different font.
• The different fonts represent the
•Each piece of text is written
way that ‘Frankenstein’ was made
in a different font, confusing
up of different parts just like the
the audience yet still intriguing
text.
them.
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The colour of Our Text
• At fist we considered using a deep red font colour as it is usually
associated with Horrors/Thrillers. ‘What Lies Within’
• However once we changed our opening sequence from a Horror to a
Thriller we decided that a colour associated with blood and gore would
not be appropriate plus too common and predictable.
• We then took inspiration from ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ which uses a baby
pink to signify her characters innocence.
• In a similar way we decided that white would be the best option for us
as it resembles something pure. ‘What Lies Within’
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The Font of Our Text
• After exploring different fonts from real films and opening credits we
narrowed our favourites down to:
• Block Capitals e.g. ARIAL BLACK
This could represent a sense of seriousness about the film. The houses being built
where a Mental Institution once was. The fire that was used to cover a
murder.
• Handwritten style Font e.g. Bradley Hand ITC
We would use this to resemble the mental state of the characters by making the
writing as unstructured and disorientated as possible.
• Old Fashioned Font e.g. Brush Script MT
This could emphasises the time period of when the Mental Hospital was running.
It gives the audience an insight to the film.
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Our final Font style and colour
• We finally narrowed it down to the font we felt was most appropriate for our
opening sequence and genre.
• We wanted to chose something that gave little clues about the film but not too
much and wasn’t too predictable.
• We decided to go with a handwritten style font as we hoped this would
emphasise the ‘Mental illness’ aspect of our film as the text would appear messy and
scattered, as if written by someone in panic or distress, (mentally unstable).
• Inspired by ‘The Ring’ and ‘Se7en’
• We were also inspired by ‘Se7en’ to make the text flash onto the screen and fade
away.
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Copyright Free Music Sites
• http://freeplaymusic.com/
• http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/
• http://www.royaltyfreemusic.co.uk/
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Music That Inspires Us
• Non-diegetic music that inspires us is the
background music in Jaws. Its full of suspense
and its quite terrifying which adds to the thrill
of the film.
• We also want to have iconic non-diegetic
music that our audience will remember.
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Music That Inspires Us
• We like distinctive sounds like the sound of
typing, creaking and eerie diegetic sounds in
films. Also, slow footsteps with emphasis on
each step as this also builds the tension.
• This makes it more realistic as it scares people
more and they can relate to it.
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Our Music
• We would use these non-diegetic sounds to
build excitement and tension as our character
is running through the hallway.
• We would use diegetic sounds as she is
working at her desk and walking to try and
find the noises within her room.
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BBFC and Rating
• BBFC stands for British Board of Film
Classification.
• It provides guidelines as to what is
appropriate for viewers of a certain age.
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BBFC and Rating
• There are 6 different BBFC ratings.
Uc gives guidelines for a child being able to watch a
film by themselves (from the age of 4)
U stands for universal, enabling everyone to watch
the film.
PG stands for Parental Guidance. So the film is
suitable for children as long as their parents are
watching with them.
12A requires the viewers to be aged 12 but have
adult supervision whilst watching the film.
12 requires the viewer to be aged 12 and over.
15 requires the viewer to be aged 15 and over.
18 requires the viewer to be aged 18 and over.
R18 is a legally restricted classification for explicit
works of consenting sex or fetish material.
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BBFC and Rating
Our film fits into the 15 classification.
This is because there is a strong threat in our
film and sadistic behaviour is shown when the
ghost harms the character in her sleep just to
convey her message.