The document contains summaries from several students about their assignments and group projects. Joanne discusses her assignment on the theme of thriller and identity. Her opening sequence idea involved an unknown character, someone who knows their identity, and a dead body. Gledis' theme was supernatural discovery, and her concept involved a student being haunted in a school. Abigail's theme was obsession and serial killers, with her opening sequence showing a killer stalking and murdering someone. Vera discussed improving her PEE structure. The document also contained discussions of conventions in horror and thriller films, and inspirational movies.
The document contains summaries from several students about their individual film opening sequence projects and ideas for their group project. Some key points:
- Students discussed the genres, themes, and concepts they explored in their individual projects. They also shared what they learned and targets for improvement.
- For the group project, they decided on the thriller genre and discussed conventions they would use like stalking, obsession, crime, and possession.
- Inspiration was drawn from films like Paranormal Activity, Black Swan, The Ring, and The H for techniques like lighting, close-ups, and long shots. These would inform their opening sequence.
- Costume and makeup from The Ring was cited as an
The group has decided on the genre of thriller for their opening sequence project. They discussed conventions of the thriller genre such as stalkers, crime, and obsession. Members provided examples of films that inspired them, including aspects of lighting, camera shots, and themes. The group collaborated on ideas and narrowed it down to the theme of revenge and concept of possession. They developed the opening sequence idea, which involves the main character researching ghosts on her computer before strange events occur in her home, leading her to discover information about a previous resident. The sequence aims to create enigma and intrigue for the target audience of 15+ London residents who enjoy thrill and mystery.
This document provides feedback on the group's fourth draft of an opening sequence for a thriller film assignment. It discusses how the group succeeded in scaring the audience, which was one of their main goals. All audience feedback on the draft was positive. For the final draft, the group made changes to the ending based on feedback that it wasn't exciting enough and lacked a climax. This helped improve the opening sequence by making it more appealing and suspenseful for the target audience.
This document provides feedback on a group assignment to create an opening sequence for a thriller. It discusses how the group improved their fourth draft based on feedback, including changing the ending to make it more exciting and climactic. It then outlines the group's new idea and storyboard for their opening sequence, focusing on building suspense and scaring the audience. Finally, it discusses conventions of thrillers like stalkers, ghosts, and mysteries that were used, developed or challenged in the new sequence.
1. The document discusses developing ideas for the opening sequence of a film about possession and revenge.
2. Previous ideas included strange events happening to the main character, who then learns about the home's history and has encounters with the ghost.
3. The group discussed how to improve the ending of the opening sequence to maintain tension and pace.
1. The document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a horror/thriller film.
2. It describes various ideas considered for themes, concepts, and plot elements for the opening sequence.
3. Feedback from a teacher indicated the overall idea for the full film was good, though the ending could be improved.
The document discusses group work on a presentation for class, with students providing self-evaluations on their individual contributions and grades received. It also outlines the process of reworking an opening sequence based on feedback to make it more exciting and appealing to the target audience. Key conventions of the thriller genre are identified and examples are provided of how they could be used, developed, or challenged in the opening sequence.
This document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a film. It outlines the themes, concepts, and genres the group considered, including revenge/possession and justice/death. It also shares inspirations from films like The Ring and Paranormal Activity. Feedback from their first draft led the group to change the ending of the sequence to make it more exciting.
The document contains summaries from several students about their individual film opening sequence projects and ideas for their group project. Some key points:
- Students discussed the genres, themes, and concepts they explored in their individual projects. They also shared what they learned and targets for improvement.
- For the group project, they decided on the thriller genre and discussed conventions they would use like stalking, obsession, crime, and possession.
- Inspiration was drawn from films like Paranormal Activity, Black Swan, The Ring, and The H for techniques like lighting, close-ups, and long shots. These would inform their opening sequence.
- Costume and makeup from The Ring was cited as an
The group has decided on the genre of thriller for their opening sequence project. They discussed conventions of the thriller genre such as stalkers, crime, and obsession. Members provided examples of films that inspired them, including aspects of lighting, camera shots, and themes. The group collaborated on ideas and narrowed it down to the theme of revenge and concept of possession. They developed the opening sequence idea, which involves the main character researching ghosts on her computer before strange events occur in her home, leading her to discover information about a previous resident. The sequence aims to create enigma and intrigue for the target audience of 15+ London residents who enjoy thrill and mystery.
This document provides feedback on the group's fourth draft of an opening sequence for a thriller film assignment. It discusses how the group succeeded in scaring the audience, which was one of their main goals. All audience feedback on the draft was positive. For the final draft, the group made changes to the ending based on feedback that it wasn't exciting enough and lacked a climax. This helped improve the opening sequence by making it more appealing and suspenseful for the target audience.
This document provides feedback on a group assignment to create an opening sequence for a thriller. It discusses how the group improved their fourth draft based on feedback, including changing the ending to make it more exciting and climactic. It then outlines the group's new idea and storyboard for their opening sequence, focusing on building suspense and scaring the audience. Finally, it discusses conventions of thrillers like stalkers, ghosts, and mysteries that were used, developed or challenged in the new sequence.
1. The document discusses developing ideas for the opening sequence of a film about possession and revenge.
2. Previous ideas included strange events happening to the main character, who then learns about the home's history and has encounters with the ghost.
3. The group discussed how to improve the ending of the opening sequence to maintain tension and pace.
1. The document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a horror/thriller film.
2. It describes various ideas considered for themes, concepts, and plot elements for the opening sequence.
3. Feedback from a teacher indicated the overall idea for the full film was good, though the ending could be improved.
The document discusses group work on a presentation for class, with students providing self-evaluations on their individual contributions and grades received. It also outlines the process of reworking an opening sequence based on feedback to make it more exciting and appealing to the target audience. Key conventions of the thriller genre are identified and examples are provided of how they could be used, developed, or challenged in the opening sequence.
This document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a film. It outlines the themes, concepts, and genres the group considered, including revenge/possession and justice/death. It also shares inspirations from films like The Ring and Paranormal Activity. Feedback from their first draft led the group to change the ending of the sequence to make it more exciting.
This document discusses the development of ideas for an opening film sequence about possession and ghosts. Several drafts and ideas are presented, with feedback provided on what worked well and could be improved. Research was conducted on signs of possession and common ghost manifestations to inform the sequence. The general plot of the potential full film is also outlined.
The document discusses revisions to a group's opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes feedback received which noted the original sequence was too long and lacked pace, transitions and special effects. The group decided to cut and change some elements of the script based on these comments. Ideas for the new opening sequence are then presented, including the main character researching the history of hauntings at her home while strange events occur.
This document evaluates how a student media project challenges conventions of typical thriller/horror films. It compares the project's use of conventions like titling, camerawork, framing, lighting, editing, sound, and narrative structure to well-known films like Se7en. While some conventions like jump cuts and costume colors were used conventionally, the project uniquely used a lullaby for its non-diegetic sound and revealed the villain earlier than expected, challenging thriller norms. The analysis finds the project effectively uses juxtaposition between the innocent lullaby and darker plot involving child victims.
The document discusses films that inspired the creator's opening sequence idea, including The Ring, The Haunting in Connecticut, Rosemary's Baby, Gothika, Paranormal Activity, The Grudge, and Cabin Fever. Specific shots, scenes, lighting techniques, and themes were highlighted as inspirations. Research was also conducted on outward paranormal manifestations to incorporate into the opening sequence. Alternate ending ideas were discussed before deciding on an unseen entity approaching and locking the main character in her bedroom.
The document discusses the genre and conventions the group has chosen for their thriller film opening sequence project. They have selected the genre of thriller because it will keep audiences engaged with mystery and fear. Examples are given of popular thriller films that utilize conventions like false endings, innocent victims, escaped convicts, shock value and the supernatural. The group plans to use conventions like these while also putting their own twist on some to challenge expectations. Their goal is to craft an intriguing and suspenseful opening sequence that meets the conventions of the thriller genre.
Here are the key health and safety risks I see with this location and some mitigation strategies:
- Narrow stairs - rope them off and have someone stand at the bottom to direct foot traffic. Film scenes on the stairs carefully.
- Open windows - only open them as much as needed for filming. Have someone stand by the window at all times when open. Consider installing temporary window guards.
- Slamming door scene - use a stunt hand, padding on the door, and film the slam at a safe distance. Consider an alternative shot that doesn't require forceful contact.
- Trips and falls - keep floors clear, add temporary lighting in dark areas, encourage breaks to avoid fatigue. Consider non-
The document provides an analysis of how the media product "The Visitor" uses and develops conventions of typical thriller films. It compares elements of "The Visitor" like titling, camera movements, framing shots, camera angles, mise-en-scene, editing, and sound to conventions in films like "Misery", "Psycho", and "The Next Three Days". Overall, the analysis finds that while "The Visitor" incorporates many typical thriller conventions, it also challenges some conventions through its unique storytelling choices.
The document discusses conventions used in thriller films to thrill and shock audiences. It provides examples of conventions like false endings that leave cliffhangers, innocent victims who end up killing villains unexpectedly, villains and victims where the villain's identity remains mysterious, escaped convicts who plan elaborate schemes, supernatural elements that terrify by seeming realistically possible, graphic blood and gore, and psychological elements that challenge audiences. Each convention is described along with examples from films that illustrate its purpose and typical use.
Here are a few key points about lost souls:
- They are spirits who are confused and disoriented after death, not realizing they have passed on.
- They often remain attached to the place they died or where their earthly life was centered.
- Lost souls may wander aimlessly, not understanding their non-physical state.
- With guidance, lost souls can eventually accept their death and transition to the afterlife. But some remain lost for long periods.
- Their confusion and fear of the unknown keeps them earthbound rather than moving on to whatever comes next spiritually.
- Seeing or sensing lost souls is said to give one an unsettled, melancholy feeling as they seek purpose or direction.
The document discusses plans for the second draft of an opening sequence for a thriller film. It summarizes revisions made to the script, character, location, and other elements based on feedback from the first draft. Titles will be added between scenes in the opening sequence to build suspense. The font and colors used for the titles will be unexpected to intrigue audiences.
The document analyzes advertising campaigns for the films The Wolfman and Alien using technical, symbolic, and written codes.
For The Wolfman poster, the dark lighting, blues and reds, and low camera angle are meant to frighten audiences. The large white font emphasizes the power of the werewolf. On the magazine cover, the facial expression shows anger and rage, while the colors, lighting and fonts are used to target the horror genre audience. The trailer builds tension through isolated victims, references to werewolf mythology, and increasing the pace and terror.
For the Alien poster, the empty layout means the egg is the focus, leaving audiences to imagine the unknown alien. The tagline and title
The document discusses the development of an opening sequence for a thriller film by a student group. It includes:
1. Details on each group member's individual ideas that were combined to develop the concept of possession as the theme.
2. An explanation of how the group collaborated to develop the idea from elements proposed by each member into a cohesive whole film and opening sequence concept.
3. A description of how the opening sequence will create enigma for viewers and hook them into wanting to watch more.
4. Details on the characters, target audience, and feedback received on the concept from a questionnaire.
This document discusses narrative structure components and character types based on the analysis of Vladimir Propp and others. It analyzes the characters and plot elements in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as well as the film Maleficent. For Goldilocks, there is no clear hero or villain. For Maleficent, the main characters of Aurora and Maleficent both take on heroic roles at times, while the king acts as both an initial and later villain. The document also discusses the 8 main character types identified by Propp, such as hero, donor, helper, and dispatcher, and how they apply or don't apply to the two narratives.
The trailer analyzes key features that provide information to the audience about the film Maleficent. It summarizes that the trailer establishes a dark, gothic atmosphere through use of low-key lighting and costumes despite being a Disney film. It shows conflicts between Maleficent and the king to communicate the drama genre. The unique selling point presented is that the film shows the perspective of Maleficent, the villain, providing insight into her motives and backstory.
1) Maleficent was once a kind fairy who lived in the woods until she had her wings cut off by a boy, Stefan, who she loved. This caused her to become bitter and vengeful.
2) As an adult, Stefan becomes king and has a daughter, Aurora. Maleficent, seeking revenge, curses the baby Aurora to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die on her 16th birthday.
3) However, Maleficent grows fond of Aurora and tries to lift the curse, but it may be too late. The film explores the perspective of Maleficent rather than the traditional telling from the viewpoint of the heroes.
This document provides an analysis of the 2014 teaser trailer for the film Maleficent. It summarizes that the trailer uses a song from Sleeping Beauty sung by Lana Del Rey, features jump cuts and fades between shots that get quicker to build tension, and has low-key lighting and costumes to reflect the characters' alignments while only hinting that Maleficent will affect the princess' life. The typography in the title reflects the horns of the protagonist Maleficent and other titles appear with the same magical effect as her powers.
Maleficent (2014) is a dark fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg starring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent. It had a budget of $180 million and grossed $757.4 million at the box office. The film provides an alternative perspective on the Disney film Sleeping Beauty, telling the story from the viewpoint of the villain Maleficent and portraying her as initially good-natured until betrayed by the human king. The film subverts conventions by making Maleficent both the villain who curses Princess Aurora and later the hero who breaks the curse, challenging typical notions of good and evil.
Narrative & film theory research assignment 7 (edited)Abbbiiieeeeeeeee
The document discusses several narrative film theorists and the concepts they introduced for analyzing the structure and elements of narratives. Tzvetan Todorov suggested that stories follow a pattern of equilibrium, disequilibrium caused by some event, and a new equilibrium. Vladimir Propp analyzed Russian folktales and identified character archetypes like villains, dispatchers, donors, and heroes. Claude Levi-Strauss looked at binary oppositions in narratives. Examples are given of how the Princess and the Frog and Sleeping Beauty follow some of these theorists' concepts.
The document discusses various character archetypes that commonly appear in narratives, including the hero, villain, princess/prize, donor, helper, princesses father, false hero, and dispatcher. It analyzes each archetype and provides examples from the story of Little Red Riding Hood and other narratives like Top Gun and Terminator. In the Little Red Riding Hood story, the hunter is identified as the hero who saves Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother from the villainous wolf. Little Red Riding Hood acts as a helper by filling the wolf's stomach with stones. The mother dispatches Little Red Riding Hood on her journey.
This document analyzes the film Maleficent using literary concepts. It argues that the film has intertextuality as it draws from the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. It is also considered a pastiche and nostalgic because it recycles the idea from the original tale with only slight twists. Additionally, the film is deemed hyperealistic because it presents an unrealistic magical world in a realistic landscape. The document further asserts that the film uses scopophilia and CGI to enhance the fantasy elements of the fairy tale.
The document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions from real marketing campaigns, specifically analyzing the campaigns for the films Maleficent and Submarine. Some key points:
- The teaser trailer for Maleficent informed conventions used in the ident, title design, and final character shot.
- Elements from Submarine's trailer like textual hints at the storyline and reviews were also incorporated.
- Some conventions were challenged, like displaying multiple reviews on one frame in a non-traditional layout.
- Shots and elements were developed to better fit the genre and target audience of the media product.
This document discusses the development of ideas for an opening film sequence about possession and ghosts. Several drafts and ideas are presented, with feedback provided on what worked well and could be improved. Research was conducted on signs of possession and common ghost manifestations to inform the sequence. The general plot of the potential full film is also outlined.
The document discusses revisions to a group's opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes feedback received which noted the original sequence was too long and lacked pace, transitions and special effects. The group decided to cut and change some elements of the script based on these comments. Ideas for the new opening sequence are then presented, including the main character researching the history of hauntings at her home while strange events occur.
This document evaluates how a student media project challenges conventions of typical thriller/horror films. It compares the project's use of conventions like titling, camerawork, framing, lighting, editing, sound, and narrative structure to well-known films like Se7en. While some conventions like jump cuts and costume colors were used conventionally, the project uniquely used a lullaby for its non-diegetic sound and revealed the villain earlier than expected, challenging thriller norms. The analysis finds the project effectively uses juxtaposition between the innocent lullaby and darker plot involving child victims.
The document discusses films that inspired the creator's opening sequence idea, including The Ring, The Haunting in Connecticut, Rosemary's Baby, Gothika, Paranormal Activity, The Grudge, and Cabin Fever. Specific shots, scenes, lighting techniques, and themes were highlighted as inspirations. Research was also conducted on outward paranormal manifestations to incorporate into the opening sequence. Alternate ending ideas were discussed before deciding on an unseen entity approaching and locking the main character in her bedroom.
The document discusses the genre and conventions the group has chosen for their thriller film opening sequence project. They have selected the genre of thriller because it will keep audiences engaged with mystery and fear. Examples are given of popular thriller films that utilize conventions like false endings, innocent victims, escaped convicts, shock value and the supernatural. The group plans to use conventions like these while also putting their own twist on some to challenge expectations. Their goal is to craft an intriguing and suspenseful opening sequence that meets the conventions of the thriller genre.
Here are the key health and safety risks I see with this location and some mitigation strategies:
- Narrow stairs - rope them off and have someone stand at the bottom to direct foot traffic. Film scenes on the stairs carefully.
- Open windows - only open them as much as needed for filming. Have someone stand by the window at all times when open. Consider installing temporary window guards.
- Slamming door scene - use a stunt hand, padding on the door, and film the slam at a safe distance. Consider an alternative shot that doesn't require forceful contact.
- Trips and falls - keep floors clear, add temporary lighting in dark areas, encourage breaks to avoid fatigue. Consider non-
The document provides an analysis of how the media product "The Visitor" uses and develops conventions of typical thriller films. It compares elements of "The Visitor" like titling, camera movements, framing shots, camera angles, mise-en-scene, editing, and sound to conventions in films like "Misery", "Psycho", and "The Next Three Days". Overall, the analysis finds that while "The Visitor" incorporates many typical thriller conventions, it also challenges some conventions through its unique storytelling choices.
The document discusses conventions used in thriller films to thrill and shock audiences. It provides examples of conventions like false endings that leave cliffhangers, innocent victims who end up killing villains unexpectedly, villains and victims where the villain's identity remains mysterious, escaped convicts who plan elaborate schemes, supernatural elements that terrify by seeming realistically possible, graphic blood and gore, and psychological elements that challenge audiences. Each convention is described along with examples from films that illustrate its purpose and typical use.
Here are a few key points about lost souls:
- They are spirits who are confused and disoriented after death, not realizing they have passed on.
- They often remain attached to the place they died or where their earthly life was centered.
- Lost souls may wander aimlessly, not understanding their non-physical state.
- With guidance, lost souls can eventually accept their death and transition to the afterlife. But some remain lost for long periods.
- Their confusion and fear of the unknown keeps them earthbound rather than moving on to whatever comes next spiritually.
- Seeing or sensing lost souls is said to give one an unsettled, melancholy feeling as they seek purpose or direction.
The document discusses plans for the second draft of an opening sequence for a thriller film. It summarizes revisions made to the script, character, location, and other elements based on feedback from the first draft. Titles will be added between scenes in the opening sequence to build suspense. The font and colors used for the titles will be unexpected to intrigue audiences.
The document analyzes advertising campaigns for the films The Wolfman and Alien using technical, symbolic, and written codes.
For The Wolfman poster, the dark lighting, blues and reds, and low camera angle are meant to frighten audiences. The large white font emphasizes the power of the werewolf. On the magazine cover, the facial expression shows anger and rage, while the colors, lighting and fonts are used to target the horror genre audience. The trailer builds tension through isolated victims, references to werewolf mythology, and increasing the pace and terror.
For the Alien poster, the empty layout means the egg is the focus, leaving audiences to imagine the unknown alien. The tagline and title
The document discusses the development of an opening sequence for a thriller film by a student group. It includes:
1. Details on each group member's individual ideas that were combined to develop the concept of possession as the theme.
2. An explanation of how the group collaborated to develop the idea from elements proposed by each member into a cohesive whole film and opening sequence concept.
3. A description of how the opening sequence will create enigma for viewers and hook them into wanting to watch more.
4. Details on the characters, target audience, and feedback received on the concept from a questionnaire.
This document discusses narrative structure components and character types based on the analysis of Vladimir Propp and others. It analyzes the characters and plot elements in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as well as the film Maleficent. For Goldilocks, there is no clear hero or villain. For Maleficent, the main characters of Aurora and Maleficent both take on heroic roles at times, while the king acts as both an initial and later villain. The document also discusses the 8 main character types identified by Propp, such as hero, donor, helper, and dispatcher, and how they apply or don't apply to the two narratives.
The trailer analyzes key features that provide information to the audience about the film Maleficent. It summarizes that the trailer establishes a dark, gothic atmosphere through use of low-key lighting and costumes despite being a Disney film. It shows conflicts between Maleficent and the king to communicate the drama genre. The unique selling point presented is that the film shows the perspective of Maleficent, the villain, providing insight into her motives and backstory.
1) Maleficent was once a kind fairy who lived in the woods until she had her wings cut off by a boy, Stefan, who she loved. This caused her to become bitter and vengeful.
2) As an adult, Stefan becomes king and has a daughter, Aurora. Maleficent, seeking revenge, curses the baby Aurora to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die on her 16th birthday.
3) However, Maleficent grows fond of Aurora and tries to lift the curse, but it may be too late. The film explores the perspective of Maleficent rather than the traditional telling from the viewpoint of the heroes.
This document provides an analysis of the 2014 teaser trailer for the film Maleficent. It summarizes that the trailer uses a song from Sleeping Beauty sung by Lana Del Rey, features jump cuts and fades between shots that get quicker to build tension, and has low-key lighting and costumes to reflect the characters' alignments while only hinting that Maleficent will affect the princess' life. The typography in the title reflects the horns of the protagonist Maleficent and other titles appear with the same magical effect as her powers.
Maleficent (2014) is a dark fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg starring Angelina Jolie as Maleficent. It had a budget of $180 million and grossed $757.4 million at the box office. The film provides an alternative perspective on the Disney film Sleeping Beauty, telling the story from the viewpoint of the villain Maleficent and portraying her as initially good-natured until betrayed by the human king. The film subverts conventions by making Maleficent both the villain who curses Princess Aurora and later the hero who breaks the curse, challenging typical notions of good and evil.
Narrative & film theory research assignment 7 (edited)Abbbiiieeeeeeeee
The document discusses several narrative film theorists and the concepts they introduced for analyzing the structure and elements of narratives. Tzvetan Todorov suggested that stories follow a pattern of equilibrium, disequilibrium caused by some event, and a new equilibrium. Vladimir Propp analyzed Russian folktales and identified character archetypes like villains, dispatchers, donors, and heroes. Claude Levi-Strauss looked at binary oppositions in narratives. Examples are given of how the Princess and the Frog and Sleeping Beauty follow some of these theorists' concepts.
The document discusses various character archetypes that commonly appear in narratives, including the hero, villain, princess/prize, donor, helper, princesses father, false hero, and dispatcher. It analyzes each archetype and provides examples from the story of Little Red Riding Hood and other narratives like Top Gun and Terminator. In the Little Red Riding Hood story, the hunter is identified as the hero who saves Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother from the villainous wolf. Little Red Riding Hood acts as a helper by filling the wolf's stomach with stones. The mother dispatches Little Red Riding Hood on her journey.
This document analyzes the film Maleficent using literary concepts. It argues that the film has intertextuality as it draws from the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. It is also considered a pastiche and nostalgic because it recycles the idea from the original tale with only slight twists. Additionally, the film is deemed hyperealistic because it presents an unrealistic magical world in a realistic landscape. The document further asserts that the film uses scopophilia and CGI to enhance the fantasy elements of the fairy tale.
The document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions from real marketing campaigns, specifically analyzing the campaigns for the films Maleficent and Submarine. Some key points:
- The teaser trailer for Maleficent informed conventions used in the ident, title design, and final character shot.
- Elements from Submarine's trailer like textual hints at the storyline and reviews were also incorporated.
- Some conventions were challenged, like displaying multiple reviews on one frame in a non-traditional layout.
- Shots and elements were developed to better fit the genre and target audience of the media product.
A new master has arrived who is described as the greatest villain of all and the mistress of all evil, though their name is not provided in the short document.
Maleficent (2014) Case Study
Information about Maleficent's development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution/marketing.
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Maleficent (2014) was directed by Robert Stromberg, with Angelina Jolie starring as the title character Maleficent. The $180 million film tells the story from Maleficent's perspective, as she places a curse on the infant Princess Aurora but later breaks it. The film uses a balance of practical and computer-generated visual effects to bring the dark fantasy world to life. It attracted majority female and family audiences, with over $757 million in global box office sales.
Maleficent is a 2014 live-action film produced by Walt Disney Pictures that tells the story from the villain Maleficent's perspective. It was announced in 2010, with pre-production beginning in 2012 and production starting in June 2012. The film had a production budget of $170 million and was filmed in the United Kingdom. Maleficent was a commercial success, grossing $758.5 million worldwide and receiving several award nominations.
Mise en scene refers to everything presented within the frame of a film, including settings, costumes, lighting, and positioning of characters and objects. These elements are deliberately chosen by filmmakers to convey meaning and influence audience perception. For example, a tree can be made to look threatening through lighting, weather, and added elements, or non-threatening by showing children playing beneath it on a sunny day. Filmmakers also use mise en scene elements like settings, costumes, lighting, and character positioning to establish genre expectations and mood, provide clues about characters, and guide audience attention within a scene.
Film Language: Mise en scene - costume, inc. hair & make-upVictory Media
The document discusses how costume can be used in films to denote time period, determine characters, show narrative progression, and create meaning. It provides examples from several films to illustrate how costumes can identify characters, suggest changes in character over time, influence how audiences view characters, and symbolize themes. Analyzing costume involves describing its effect, explaining how it impacts characters or themes, and justifying its role in the film's representation or story.
This document presents an agenda for a semiotic analysis of the film Shrek as a fairy tale. It begins by discussing the typical elements of traditional fairy tales, such as good guys, damsels in distress, sidekicks, evil characters, obstacles, and concerned parents. It then introduces Shrek and explains how, while using the same narrative structure as fairy tales, it breaks stereotypes by subverting expectations for characters like the ogre protagonist Shrek and princess Fiona. The document performs a paradigmatic analysis comparing the signifiers and signifieds of characters in Shrek to traditional fairy tale counterparts. It finds that Shrek's signifiers are unique and multilayered rather than substitutable, allowing it to remain
Narrative is the way a story is told through a sequence of events. Structuralist analyses have identified common character types like heroes and villains. Binary oppositions privilege one term over another. Narratives can be open-ended like soap operas or closed with a clear ending like films. Closed narratives invite audiences to make judgments about characters. Narrative elements include plot, character, point-of-view, setting, and theme. Theories explore concepts like narrative structure, codes and conventions.
The document promotes using the hashtag #chancetowin for a chance to win a prize. It encourages participation in a social media contest by using the hashtag. In 3 words - hashtag, win, chance - it entices people to engage on social media for an opportunity to win.
1) The document provides vocabulary words related to the topic of famous people such as aggressive, defending, abuse, and passionate.
2) It also discusses coordinating conjunctions and rules for using commas with coordinating conjunctions in sentences.
3) The last sections provide directions and examples of listening activities about the movie Maleficent including a true/false quiz, jeopardy game, and partner interview activity.
The group has decided on the thriller genre for their opening sequence project. They discussed conventions of thrillers like stalkers, crime, and obsession. Members shared films that inspired them like Paranormal Activity, Black Swan, and The Ring. Ideas for the theme included revenge/possession and justice/death. After developing multiple individual ideas, the group collaborated elements from different sequences into a new combined idea. They outlined the overarching story and described their opening sequence involving a character researching ghosts and experiencing strange paranormal events in her home. The goal is to create enigma and intrigue the target audience of 15+ London residents seeking thrills.
The document discusses group work on a presentation for class, with each person providing feedback on their individual contributions and areas for improvement. It also outlines the process of reworking an opening sequence based on feedback, including changing the ending to make it more exciting. Key details provided include chosen genre, use of genre conventions, and inspirational elements from other films.
1. The document discusses developing ideas for a film opening sequence that involves themes of possession and revenge.
2. Several drafts and ideas are presented, including changing the ending of the sequence based on feedback.
3. Research is conducted on signs of possession and common ghost manifestations to inform the sequence.
4. An initial idea is presented that involves strange events happening to the main character in her new home.
1. The document discusses developing ideas for a film opening sequence that involves themes of possession and revenge.
2. Several drafts and ideas are presented, including changing the ending of the sequence based on feedback.
3. Research is conducted on signs of possession and common ghost manifestations to inform the sequence.
4. The previous opening sequence idea involved strange occurrences happening to the main character in her new home.
The document summarizes Rahwa Mahari's work on various tasks for an A2 Media Studies course. It discusses analyzing trailers to understand their effectiveness, creating a synopsis and changing the storyboard for a horror film trailer, researching conventions of the horror genre used in films like Scream and Insidious, targeting an audience of teens and young adults, applying techniques like close-ups and lighting to build atmosphere, crafting mise-en-scene, using practical and post-production elements like costumes, props, sound, and editing the trailer. Rahwa took responsibility for various production roles along with classmates and provides a production schedule and comparisons of the original and new storyboards.
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Here are some potential reasons why spirits may haunt people:
- They are attached to a place or person from their past life and don't want to let go.
- They have unfinished business or a traumatic death that is keeping them from moving on.
- They want to communicate a message or warning to the living.
- They feel lost or afraid in the afterlife and haunting gives them a sense of purpose or company.
- In some cases, a malevolent spirit may haunt to torment or cause harm to the living.
The key things that seem to keep spirits earthbound and haunting are strong attachments, trauma, fear, confusion or a desire to connect with the living world. Communicating
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This document outlines several common conventions used in thriller films and provides examples of each. It discusses conventions like false endings, innocent victims, villain/victim dynamics, shock value, supernatural elements, and psychological elements. The purpose of these conventions is to keep audiences engaged, surprised, and on the edge of their seats through suspense, fear, disgust, and unexpected twists. Examples are given of how different films have effectively employed each convention in their opening sequences or overall plots.
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In What Way does your media product use.developnor challenge forms and conven...kimani3
1. The media product uses conventions of real thrillers by including an establishing shot of a college, using a mysterious obsessed character, and showing a close-up of a threatening phone call.
2. It develops conventions by adding details like a knife prop to provide insight into the character and using white writing on a dark background to set a gloomy tone.
3. The media product challenges conventions by using subtle background music rather than typical thriller music, including a voiceover for the character's thoughts, and differing in its portrayal of college life.
This document discusses the ways in which the author's opening media sequence uses conventions of the thriller genre to classify the work and engage audiences. Specifically, it uses common thriller elements like red herrings, obscure camera angles, psychological "mind games", and a sense of unease. It also challenges conventions by being shot during the day rather than at night. The sequence represents a middle-class setting and vulnerable child to contrast the disruption. Due to its genre and audience appeal, the work would be distributed in mainstream cinemas. The thriller genre and use of a vulnerable child keep audiences attracted. In creating the work, the author learned new technical skills and the importance of visual storytelling.
Here are some suggestions for improving this slide:
- Provide more details about the new idea. Summarize the key plot points and characters. This gives more context for how you are developing the idea.
- Explain specifically how your research improved the idea. What insights did you gain? How did it influence the direction of the concept?
- Mention the discussions and brainstorming sessions where you evaluated ideas. Showing the creative process helps validate the development work.
- Consider including a draft storyboard or outline to demonstrate tangible progress. Visuals can strengthen the update.
- Reflect on lessons learned from the previous attempt. Relate how you are addressing weaknesses to create a stronger opening.
The document provides details about analyzing the film "The Unborn" using various film theories and conventions. It discusses that "The Unborn" is a horror film that incorporates elements of psychological horror, supernatural horror, teen horror and mystery. It analyzes the film using Stam's theory of genre, Mittel's theory of how industries use genre, semantics including characters, costumes, locations and props, conventions for the genre/subgenre/hybrid, and dominant ideology. Examples from the film are provided to support the analysis.
Here are the key points about lost souls:
- They know they are dead but don't know where to go after death.
- They fear moving on from what was familiar to them in life.
- They linger around places they were familiar with in life until they are ready to transition to the afterlife.
- They remain earthbound due to uncertainty and fear of letting go of the familiar.
- Guiding them to accept their death and move on can help release lost souls.
So in summary, lost souls are spirits who are uncertain and afraid of transitioning after death, causing them to remain earthbound in familiar places until they are ready to accept their death.
The document provides details about the film analysis assignment between two partners. They chose the film "The Unborn" which combines elements of horror, supernatural, psychological horror, teen horror, and mystery genres. It discusses the film's genres, subgenres, hybrid genres, conventions used, and how it relates to genre and audience theories. Key points analyzed include the film's use of religious conventions, supernatural elements, vulnerable teenage characters, and how it aims to entertain a mass audience through familiar horror tropes.
This document discusses conventions commonly used in thriller films. It outlines several conventions including false endings, innocent victims, villain/victim dynamics, escaped convicts, shock value, supernatural elements, and psychological elements. Each convention is described in terms of its purpose to challenge and thrill audiences as well as examples from well-known thriller films that employ each convention.
The poster depicts a woman screaming as demonic hands drag her towards flames. This creates intrigue by showing a typical woman in danger from supernatural forces. The colors red, orange and black convey danger and evil, drawing the eye. Text provides context that the protagonist's life will take a dark turn. Overall the poster effectively summarizes the horror plot and genre through visuals and text to attract the target young adult audience.
The document analyzes how the media product, a trailer and poster for a horror/thriller film called "Night-Night", uses and develops conventions of real media products. The trailer uses many conventional techniques found in other trailers, such as introducing characters, incorporating dialogue, chase scenes and jump scares. However, it challenges conventions by mixing elements from both the horror and thriller genres. The poster follows conventions seen in other film posters through its focus on key objects, similar color schemes and inclusion of cast/crew details, developing rather than challenging conventions.
This document provides an introduction to an assignment on documentary films and suggests several interesting topics that could be explored. It then summarizes four documentaries that the author watched: "Playing God" which discusses advances in biological engineering; "China's Ghost Army" about the Terracotta Army; "World's Scariest Drug" profiling a dangerous drug known as "Devil's Breath"; and "Twilight of the Porn Stars" examining the decline of the porn industry. Conventions used across the documentaries included the use of presenters, interviews with experts, dramatizations, and music to set tone.
This document discusses revisions and decisions made for the third draft of a group opening sequence project. It describes changing plans for filming curtains opening due to light issues, using a TV instead of laptop for a shadow scene, ideas for new storyboards, scripts, shotlists, and effects. It also mentions making the character look more nerdy with glasses and plain clothes, and putting titles on screen during footage rather than a separate black title screen.
The document discusses the purpose and trends of opening credits in films. It provides examples of how opening credits are typically structured and presented, with the studio/production company first followed by director, actors, film title, and other crew. More recently, titles may be integrated into elaborate title sequences. Font styles, colors and animations are chosen deliberately to set the tone for each film.
This document discusses revisions being made to a student filmmaking assignment. It describes decisions made in drafting the opening sequence, including removing a shot of curtains opening due to lighting issues, and changing a shadow being seen on a laptop to a television. New ideas for shots and storyboards are presented. Changes will be made to the character's appearance and using title cards over footage rather than on a black screen.
The document outlines ideas for a student film scene involving a conversation between two characters about incomplete work that leads to a conflict. It discusses using techniques like the 180 degree rule and match on action during shooting and editing. A breakdown is provided of 12 potential shots describing the type of shot, what it shows, and any necessary props.
Film distribution companies are responsible for releasing films to the public through cinema screenings or home video releases like DVD. There are different types of distributors that specialize in certain genres or budget levels. For a low-budget British film that wouldn't require expensive stunts or be a major blockbuster, the author considered smaller, low-budget British distributors would be the best fit to target the film's audience.
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Tron: Legacy was a large-scale film from 2010 that used CGI in innovative ways compared to typical films. Specifically, it used CGI to create one character that interacted with real-life actors on set, rather than using full CGI for the entire film like in Happy Feet. This allowed them to blend practical and virtual elements in a new way for the film.
The document summarizes the 2008 comedy film Step Brothers. It describes the plot about two middle-aged men who still live at home with their parents after their parents get married. It provides details on the film's production budget, production companies, theatrical and home distributors, box office earnings, and merchandising of quotes from the movie on t-shirts.
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The document describes the cinematography, editing, sound, and visual elements used in the films Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Ring, Se7en, and Gattaca. It analyzes how specific shots, angles, transitions, music, and imagery create an atmosphere of mystery and suspense in each film. Elements like flickering images, obscured faces, and the mixing of normal and abnormal settings leave questions unanswered, generating intrigue and enigma for the viewer.
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Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. Joanne.
For my Assignment 8 project, I obtained a grade .
The skill I bring to the group is my imagination and
quick thinking to solve problems and contribution to
concepts and ideas.
Some targets I have made for myself are to:
Add more visuals to my work and use less words.
Sometimes go into greater depth with my explanations.
3. Gledis.
In assignment 8 I received a grade.
From this assignment I leant:
How to apply elements and ideas used in other films and
opening sequences to my own opening sequence. I also learnt
the significance of making my opening sequence appealing to
my target audience.
The skills that I bring to the group are :
Creativity
My attention to detail and perfectionism
My ambition to get things done
Targets that I have set myself are:
It is very important to organise my slides and information
neatly so that they are understood by my audience.
It is essential that I include more images and diagrams rather
that too much text
I must speak louder when presenting my work to an audience.
4. Abigail.
I received a on Assignment 8.
I learnt about the importance of props and makeup as
well as how to properly design a brainstorm.
I bring creativity and organisation to my group. These
skills will be particularly useful when we make the
opening sequence.
I want to improve the design of my presentation and
work on writing briefer sentences.
5. Vera.
I received grade because I was missing a piece
of my presentation.
What I learned from this assignment is that i need to
improve more on my PEE.
The skills I bring to the group is my range of new ideas
to help make a good opening sequence.
My targets to improve my individual presentation is to
obtain a grade C or above.
6. Joanne.
My choice in theme was Thriller and my concept was
identity.
My idea for my opening sequence was:
An unknown main character who the audience knows
nothing about is shown.
A second character who knows the identity of the unknown
character is shown.
A dead body in a body bag is being dragged across the
floor.
There is then an extreme close up of a woman screaming.
A black out, followed by a woman being grabbed. (Taken)
7. Gledis.
The theme of my opening sequence is the supernatural /discovery.
The concept of my opening sequence is being haunted and
terrorised by ghosts and spirits.
Main idea:
The main character (a student) runs up the staircase to the top floor of the school.
(close up of feet running) A long shot from the end of the hallway of the character as
she reaches the top
As she walks down the hallway, incoherent, but loud whispering can be herd coming
from the walls.
In between shots flashing images of newspaper articles will appear revealing that the
school used to be a mental institution and something happened involving a patient.
She continues walking. At this point the character is very frightened and shaking. All
the doors begin to slam by themselves. The students drops her folder from the
shock.
She notices blood on a door knob, opens it with her sleeve and follows a trail of blood
to the cupboard door. As she opens the door, high pitched music to plays, what she
sees is not revealed you only see her reaction.
8. Abigail.
The theme of my opening sequence is obsession and the concept
was the idea of serial killers.
The office worker is working late at the office following the latest
murder. A colleague leaves them to it and exits the scene
You see this from the killers POV who is silently watching from afar.
The writer slowly starts to pack up and suspense building music will
start. As they close their office door and turn down a series of
corridors, a dark figure hides behind one of the corners and blocks
their way.
A series of camera angles will be used to film the killer stabbing the
writer and as they die, the killer pulls out a camera to take a
picture.
The final part of this opening sequence is a cut to the killer sitting
at a desk and printing the picture and carefully placing it in his
scrapbook and slowly closing it as the scene ends.
9. Vera.
What went well is that I had a lot of images to support
my presentation and have improved more on my work.
It would’ve been even better if I included my PEE
structure.
The film that inspired me is Precious because it has
abuse in it e.g. Sexual and emotional which helps a lot
because my chosen idea was drama.
10. Conventions of Horror...
Conventions Example Image Use/Challenge/
Develop
The Challenge – In this
Others film they made
you aware of the
wrong
ghost, whereas in
regular
horrors, the
Ghosts ghostly figure is
clear.
House On Use/Challenge –
A Haunted They used the
Hill ghost to create
fear amongst the
audience and for
the characters.
They challenged it
by making the
ghost physically
11. Conventions of Horror...
Conventions Example Image Use/Develop/
Challenge
Saw Use – Close up
of the face so
that the viewer
can see the
terror in the
victims eyes.
Terror
The Human Use– Close up’s of
Centipede the victim’s face to
show terror.
They also let the
character and the
audience know
exactly what
would happen.
(Diagram
beforehand).
12. Conventions of Thrillers...
Conventions Example Image Use/Develop/C
hallenge
Fatal Use- Someone
Attraction becoming
obsessed after a
relationship
Challenge – using
a female as the
Stalkers/ stalker instead of
Obsession a male.
The Fan Develop –
Instead of being
obsessed with a
woman and or a
family, De Niro is
obsessed with his
favourite sports
star and stalks
him.
13. Conventions of Thrillers...
Conventions Example Image Use/Develop/
Challenge
Eye For An Develop – A
Eye woman is used
as the person
seeking revenge
for the crime
rather than the
typical use of a
Crime male character.
The Develop – Not
Ambulance giving the
audience a clear
understanding
of what the
crime actually is
at first.
14. My Inspirational Films
This film is inspirational
Gothika
because of the scratch
marks and engravings
that the ghost leaves on
her arms is similar to the
idea we had about our
character waking up with
the same marks that the
ghost had when she
died.
15. My Inspirational Films
I found this movie
Paranormal Activity
inspirational because
the characters used
their own camera to
document their
experiences, which I
thought would be a
good addition to our
opening sequence with
our character doing
the same.
16. My Inspirational Films
The Grudge The ghost in this film
is trying to get
revenge for her
death, which is just
like with our film
where our ghost is
trying to avenge her
own death.
17. Location
We have two locations with this idea.
The first, is a bedroom in which all of these supernatural
things happen to the character in. There are no health
and safety risks in this location
IMAGES
The desk that the character is
working at, when she hears
the noises coming from...
18. Location ...this wardrobe.
More images of the desk...
19. The television that’ll turn
Location
Another view of my itself.
on
the desk and her
working area.
20. Location
This location is nearly always accessible as its my room,
however, the only problem we may face with this
location is when we can film as my mother works from
home and noise from filming could be an issue.
We can get there from school by getting the 266 or 260
bus to Church Road and then a short walking distance,
where we’d have to cross four non-major roads.
21. Location
The second location will be an office-like space or a
general area where the two characters can talk about
the supernatural events that are happening.
I have yet to take pictures of an area that’ll be suitable
for this.
22. Target Audience!
Age: It is aimed at 15+, this is because the main character in the
film is a teenager and a younger generation can relate to this because
it will appeal to them.
Location: the fact that it is set in London will appeal to a great
number of people who actually live in London. This is because the
audience will be able to relate to the character and the film and
therefore will be more affected by the film.
E.g. many people who live in London were terrified of using the
London Underground after watching the movie ‘Creep’ which is set in
Charing Cross tube station. This scared many people who used the
station, which is the major aim of a horror/thriller film.
Lifestyle: The movie itself is quite slow pace this doesn’t take away
from it’s excitement. Therefore our target audience would be people
who lead an active life and enjoy trills and sitting on the edge of their
seat whilst watching a movie. The mystery and enigma throughout
our film will appeal to our target audience.
23. Why Our Target Audience Will Be
Interested In Our Film!
The Idea: Our target audience will be interested in our idea because
it is thrilling and exciting and creates mystery (the history behind the
house and the ghost). This will intrigue our audience, because they
will want to find out more.
Form: We want to use very creep and eerie music in some parts then
fast pace violin music to create excitement. This will interest our
audience because the are aiming our film at thrill seekers.
Conventions: We are targeting our film at an audience who
regularly watch horrors and thrillers with conventions such as terror,
and we will intrigue people who enjoy being frightened by films.
We will include ghosts and spirits in order to attract an audience
who are interested in supernatural happenings and life after death.
(Ghost girl). We want to satisfy their interest in paranormal activities
by including spirits and weird unexplained events such as the t.v
switching on by itself.
24. Theme/Concept
An idea we had for the theme was Revenge and the
concept was Possession.
Injustice Ghosts
Grievance
Twists & Turns
Victims Enigma
Revenge &
Hidden Possession!
Vicious
identities
Ghouls Suspicious
circumstances
Unsuspecting Mysterious
Shocking
Someone who has
revelations
been wronged
25. Theme/Concept
Another idea we had for the theme was Justice and concept
was Death
Murder & Manslaughter
Righteousness
Revenge
Moral
Rightness.
Vendetta
Justice & Death!
A
Mystery Cause
Decay
Supernatural
Life After
Death
26. Our New Idea!
After feedback, we decided to do option 2 which was to
collaborate multiple ideas into one idea.
We collaborated Gledis’ idea and Abigail’s idea and
then developed it further.
And this is the product...
27. The whole film
It starts with the opening sequence, where in conversation
with another character, the main character speaks of the
strange ghostly goings-on in her home.
The main character slowly begins to find out information
about what her home was built on top of. She attempts to
inform her family and friends.
The main character has a series of close encounters with
the ghost. Whilst sleeping she dreams of its life in the
mental hospital that was where her home was built.
The ghost possess the main character slowly. Thinking she
is on drugs, her family hosts an intervention for her. At this
intervention, she is fully possessed.
Her family and friends, in a frenzy collectively kill the main
character and burn her body. The cycle continues, with the
audience being shown a family moving into a newly built
home where the main characters house used to be.
28. The opening sequence
The character is at her desk typing and researching ghosts,
hauntings and the history behind where her house is
situated.
Suddenly, her television turns on by itself, she grabs her
camera to document this strange experience.
After turning off the television, she walks back to her desk,
and the another person’s reflection is seen by the audience
as they walk past her television.
She hears another a noise coming from the drawer behind
her, she scrambles to find out what it is. She finds an old
photograph in the drawer that clearly doesn’t belong to her
of a young girl wearing a similar necklace to the character.
She hears a scream or thump coming from downstairs, she
rushes to find the source of it and ends up in the bathroom.
She sees the tap dripping and as she turns it off, she finds
that the sink is full of blood.
29. Narrative
Our opening sequence has a linear narrative with
foreshadowing.
The structure of the opening sequence will not
change, its all in one place and at one time. Also, our
character will be researching ghosts, a series of
hauntings etc which hints at what will happen
throughout the rest of the film.