The document provides details about an opening film sequence created by several students. It includes sections written by Joanne, Gledis, Abigail, and Vera describing their individual assignments and ideas for the collaborative opening sequence. The sequence combines elements of horror, thriller, and supernatural genres. It will depict the main character discovering strange events in her home, leading her to research the history of the property and have close encounters with a haunting ghost. The opening scene specifically shows the character researching online then hearing unexplained noises and finding a disturbing photo, building suspense until she discovers blood in the bathroom sink.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 summarizes the steps taken to reconstruct a double page spread from the book "Twilight" using a template. The reconstruction involved adding text boxes, inserting dummy text and numbers at the appropriate sizes, adding guides to line up elements, locking images to prevent accidental movement, and filling in remaining spaces with additional dummy text and numbers. The last steps were to select a file location and name before exporting the completed reconstruction as a PDF file to match the original source material.
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.
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.
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.
This document summarizes upcoming CSS features like Box Alignment Level 3, CSS Grid Layout, CSS Shapes, CSS Feature Queries, and CSS Custom Properties. It explains what each feature does at a high level and provides example code snippets. The document also encourages developers to get involved by filing issues on browser bug trackers, requesting new features, and creating blog posts/demos to help drive adoption of these new CSS specifications.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/classmanagement
The reality for companies that are trying to figure out their blogging or content strategy is that there's a lot of content to write beyond just the "buy now" page.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
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 summarizes the steps taken to reconstruct a double page spread from the book "Twilight" using a template. The reconstruction involved adding text boxes, inserting dummy text and numbers at the appropriate sizes, adding guides to line up elements, locking images to prevent accidental movement, and filling in remaining spaces with additional dummy text and numbers. The last steps were to select a file location and name before exporting the completed reconstruction as a PDF file to match the original source material.
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.
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.
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.
This document summarizes upcoming CSS features like Box Alignment Level 3, CSS Grid Layout, CSS Shapes, CSS Feature Queries, and CSS Custom Properties. It explains what each feature does at a high level and provides example code snippets. The document also encourages developers to get involved by filing issues on browser bug trackers, requesting new features, and creating blog posts/demos to help drive adoption of these new CSS specifications.
My books- Hacking Digital Learning Strategies http://hackingdls.com & Learning to Go https://gum.co/learn2go
Resources at http://shellyterrell.com/classmanagement
The reality for companies that are trying to figure out their blogging or content strategy is that there's a lot of content to write beyond just the "buy now" page.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
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.
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 is kept mysterious, escaped convicts who plan elaborate schemes, supernatural elements that are disturbing and horrific, graphic blood and gore, psychological manipulation, and suspenseful build up without resolution to keep audiences unsettled. Overall, the document analyzes how various conventions are employed in thriller films to provoke emotions in viewers.
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
The document discusses developing ideas for a psychological thriller opening sequence and film. Previously, the ideas involved a girl experiencing hallucinations after taking LSD. The concepts were revised to focus on a girl with schizophrenia. Research was conducted on schizophrenia and its subtypes. The opening sequence draft was improved by changing the cause of hallucinations from drugs to childhood trauma relating to schizophrenia. The whole film idea was also revised to center around the character's life from early childhood and descent into schizophrenia.
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.
The document summarizes common conventions used in thriller openings sequences and provides examples. Specifically, it discusses the conventions of using false endings, shock tactics, innocent victims, villains/victims where details are unclear, escaped convicts, and the supernatural. Each convention is described in terms of its purpose, typical development or use in openings, and examples from films that illustrate it such as Paranormal Activity and The Sixth Sense.
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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.
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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.
Assignment #14 (p3): Photography Research And Precticemedia_jojo
The document outlines the basic photo editing tools available in iPhoto, including how to open photos, undo effects, change exposure, auto enhance photos, crop images, rotate images, change color, add effects, and use brushes. It provides before and after examples for cropping, rotating, changing color, and adding effects. The steps are demonstrated through images and text instructions.
Assignment #14 (p2): Photography Research And Precticemedia_jojo
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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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. 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
23. 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
24. 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...
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. Actor/Character Props/Costume
Gledis Character
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.
29. Enigma
The way we want to create enigma is through the
combination of sound and pace. The actress is never
calm which also keeps the audience on edge
The end of the ending Leaves the audience wanting to
know why