The document discusses conventions of thriller opening sequences and how the student's opening sequence incorporates these conventions. It analyzes elements like mysterious music, slow motion, low key lighting, costumes/props, characters, and more. It compares the student's sequence to examples from films like "Sin City" and "Friday the 13th", noting similarities like chase scenes that create tension and leave the audience with questions. Overall, it demonstrates how the student's opening follows thriller conventions to set up suspense and intrigue the audience.
The three title sequences all began by listing the production companies involved. They then introduced the top billed actors and listed the remaining cast. Each sequence concluded by listing the director at the end. However, they differed in their use of footage. Skyfall's sequence contained no film footage and used symbolism. Insidious showed limited footage and only graphic designs for credits. World War Z incorporated film footage to establish something was going wrong and hinted at the plot.
This teaser trailer establishes the crime genre through various shots that suggest gang activity, criminal behavior, and police raids. The establishing shot introduces a run-down working class town. Voiceovers from the protagonist hint at a dark tone and allude to being dragged back into criminal activity. Subsequent shots depict an attack, money exchange, intimidating gang members, and weapons, reinforcing the crime theme. The trailer builds tension through dialogue, music, and an increasing pace to leave viewers wanting more.
The film piece subverts some typical thriller conventions through the use of a female antagonist and locations in public spaces during daylight. It establishes a relationship between the antagonist and protagonist in an opening scene. Tension is created through the use of point-of-view shots following the protagonist and lighting that alternates between light and dark settings. The film both challenges and develops conventions through its characters, locations, and lighting techniques.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the mise-en-scene, technical elements, and conventions used in the trailer for the film Shutter Island. It analyzes the setting, costumes, lighting, props, makeup, camerawork, editing, sound, genre, form, and representations within the trailer. The analysis finds that the trailer uses many conventions of the thriller genre to create tension, suspense, and intrigue for the audience. These include the isolated mental institution setting, low-key lighting, props like guns and medical equipment, dramatic music, quick cuts and reaction shots in editing. The analysis concludes this in-depth look provides insight into creating an effective thriller trailer that incorporates genre conventions.
The document summarizes and analyzes the student's short film project. The student aimed to challenge conventions of action and western genres. Key points:
1) The student chose to combine the action and western genres in their short film.
2) Props, costumes, settings and characters were used to connect the film to these genres.
3) The student aimed to challenge conventions by subverting expectations in certain scenes and having multiple main characters.
4) Theories around narrative structure and the male gaze were discussed in relation to the student's film.
The document summarizes and analyzes the student's short film project. The student aimed to challenge conventions of action and western genres. Key points:
1) The student chose to combine the action and western genres in their short film.
2) Costumes, props, settings and characters were selected to connect to these genres' conventions while also attempting some challenges.
3) Scenes were structured and filmed to both follow genre patterns from other works and subvert some audience expectations.
4) Theories around narrative structure and the "male gaze" provide lenses to analyze how the film relates to and critiques conventions.
The document discusses several music videos and analyzes their storylines, visual elements, and target audiences. It summarizes the storyline of "Shine" by Years & Years, noting that it has a dark and spooky storyline involving unexplained events happening in a house. It also analyzes shots from the video, such as lighting, camera angles, and character costumes/expressions. The document provides a similar storyline summary and analysis for several other music videos.
This opening sequence introduces the main characters through a long shot that shows them all together. Engaging music plays throughout to keep the audience interested and set an energetic tone. Scenes cut between the characters running, smoking, and playing football, establishing a non-linear narrative that builds intrigue. A voiceover mentions heroin, introducing this as a theme. Minimal dialogue is used to focus the audience on the visuals and subliminal message of the voiceover. This smash mouth, non-linear opening uses music and quick cuts between scenes to immediately draw the viewer in through enigma and energy.
The three title sequences all began by listing the production companies involved. They then introduced the top billed actors and listed the remaining cast. Each sequence concluded by listing the director at the end. However, they differed in their use of footage. Skyfall's sequence contained no film footage and used symbolism. Insidious showed limited footage and only graphic designs for credits. World War Z incorporated film footage to establish something was going wrong and hinted at the plot.
This teaser trailer establishes the crime genre through various shots that suggest gang activity, criminal behavior, and police raids. The establishing shot introduces a run-down working class town. Voiceovers from the protagonist hint at a dark tone and allude to being dragged back into criminal activity. Subsequent shots depict an attack, money exchange, intimidating gang members, and weapons, reinforcing the crime theme. The trailer builds tension through dialogue, music, and an increasing pace to leave viewers wanting more.
The film piece subverts some typical thriller conventions through the use of a female antagonist and locations in public spaces during daylight. It establishes a relationship between the antagonist and protagonist in an opening scene. Tension is created through the use of point-of-view shots following the protagonist and lighting that alternates between light and dark settings. The film both challenges and develops conventions through its characters, locations, and lighting techniques.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the mise-en-scene, technical elements, and conventions used in the trailer for the film Shutter Island. It analyzes the setting, costumes, lighting, props, makeup, camerawork, editing, sound, genre, form, and representations within the trailer. The analysis finds that the trailer uses many conventions of the thriller genre to create tension, suspense, and intrigue for the audience. These include the isolated mental institution setting, low-key lighting, props like guns and medical equipment, dramatic music, quick cuts and reaction shots in editing. The analysis concludes this in-depth look provides insight into creating an effective thriller trailer that incorporates genre conventions.
The document summarizes and analyzes the student's short film project. The student aimed to challenge conventions of action and western genres. Key points:
1) The student chose to combine the action and western genres in their short film.
2) Props, costumes, settings and characters were used to connect the film to these genres.
3) The student aimed to challenge conventions by subverting expectations in certain scenes and having multiple main characters.
4) Theories around narrative structure and the male gaze were discussed in relation to the student's film.
The document summarizes and analyzes the student's short film project. The student aimed to challenge conventions of action and western genres. Key points:
1) The student chose to combine the action and western genres in their short film.
2) Costumes, props, settings and characters were selected to connect to these genres' conventions while also attempting some challenges.
3) Scenes were structured and filmed to both follow genre patterns from other works and subvert some audience expectations.
4) Theories around narrative structure and the "male gaze" provide lenses to analyze how the film relates to and critiques conventions.
The document discusses several music videos and analyzes their storylines, visual elements, and target audiences. It summarizes the storyline of "Shine" by Years & Years, noting that it has a dark and spooky storyline involving unexplained events happening in a house. It also analyzes shots from the video, such as lighting, camera angles, and character costumes/expressions. The document provides a similar storyline summary and analysis for several other music videos.
This opening sequence introduces the main characters through a long shot that shows them all together. Engaging music plays throughout to keep the audience interested and set an energetic tone. Scenes cut between the characters running, smoking, and playing football, establishing a non-linear narrative that builds intrigue. A voiceover mentions heroin, introducing this as a theme. Minimal dialogue is used to focus the audience on the visuals and subliminal message of the voiceover. This smash mouth, non-linear opening uses music and quick cuts between scenes to immediately draw the viewer in through enigma and energy.
The document provides information on the inspiration for an opening film sequence project. It discusses real film openings like Se7en, Zombieland, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Genres like psychological thriller are analyzed. Characters, locations, music, and other elements are proposed and researched. Production details like the target audience, ratings, and potential production companies like New Line Cinema are covered at a high level. The document serves as a planning and inspiration tool for a fictional opening sequence that establishes mystery and intrigue.
The document discusses conventions of real media products and whether the student's own media products followed or challenged these conventions. It analyzes conventions of magazine covers, film posters, and film trailers. For each media type, it identifies conventions from real examples and indicates whether the student's work followed or challenged each convention. It provides explanations for conventions that were challenged, such as not using a red masthead on the magazine cover for visibility reasons. Overall, the student aimed to follow conventions but also challenged some, such as featuring a person of color on the magazine cover.
The document summarizes research on several horror short films, including Kinderfanger Crypt TV, Sunny Family Cult episode 1, The Jester by Make Do Entertainment, and 2AM The Smiling Man. It analyzes the types of shots, effects, lighting, props, and themes used in each film. Some common elements identified are dark color grading, ominous masks or faces, and scores that enhance the creepy mood. The document concludes that these films inform aspects that could be used in the author's own film, such as mask aspects to make a killer ominous and dark color grading for an unsettling atmosphere.
The short film The Black Hole takes place late at night in a typical office setting. The main character, a tired office worker, discovers a piece of paper from the photocopier with a drawing of a black hole. He finds that he can reach into the black hole and pull out items, first a cup and then a chocolate bar from the vending machine. Growing bolder, he uses the black hole to access the safe room and pulls out handfuls of money. The film relies on lighting, camera angles, and sounds to set the mood and convey the surreal experience of the main character as he explores the possibilities of the mysterious black hole.
The document discusses the filmmaker's choices in creating the opening frames and sequences for their horror film titled "Possessed". It describes 9 frames that represent key elements of the opening: 1) the title sequence, 2) the location/setting, 3) character positioning, 4) costumes, 5) props, 6) editing, 7) genre, 8) colors, and 9) font. For each frame, it explains how the filmmaker's choices help set the tone and genre of the horror film.
The document discusses conventions of film trailers and how the student challenged some conventions in their trailer for a psychological thriller film. The student analyzed existing thriller trailers to understand typical trailer elements like increasing pace and dark lighting/colors. Their trailer starts slow and gets faster, shows the two main characters, and hints at a mysterious threat without revealing details. While sticking to some genre expectations like scary shots, the student's trailer does not provide a narrative, typical sounds, or reveal characters/plot fully like most trailers do.
The document discusses conventions used in film trailers for slasher movies. It analyzes the trailers for several slasher films like Friday the 13th, Scream, and Sorority Row. Some key conventions discussed include using an establishing shot at the beginning, high key lighting to depict normalcy that shifts to low key lighting when danger arises, inclusion of stereotypical characters, quick editing shots that build tension, and not showing the killer's face. The document also examines use of sound, voiceovers, music and screams in slasher movie trailers to create an unsettling atmosphere and leave an impression on the audience.
The document discusses genre conventions for horror films and which conventions the author wants to follow for their film trailer. It lists conventions like weapons, death, evil characters, darkness, and chase sequences. The conventions in red are the ones the author especially wants to use. It provides examples of existing films that exemplify each convention and explains why the author wants to incorporate those elements. The author also discusses how they want to challenge some conventions like having an innocent main character or only following the male gaze. The conclusion is that following genre conventions will help audiences recognize it as a horror and make the film more successful.
Evaluation for thriller opening question 1 and georgia2595
The document provides an evaluation of the opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using conventions such as non-diegetic sounds and panning shots to build suspense. The credits are shown at the beginning over panning street shots. Camera movements like tracking and pans are used without revealing characters. Close-ups, over-the-shoulder shots, and long shots establish scenes and characters. Lighting and camera angles create tension. Diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are included, along with dialogue and silence. The intended magazine audience is young adult girls through publications like Slant Magazine and Girls' Life.
The document discusses how the student's media thriller production follows thriller genre conventions. It analyzes the use of conventions like low-key lighting, characters archetypes like the protagonist and antagonist, settings like graveyards, costumes and makeup, facial expressions and body language, cinematography techniques, editing with jump cuts and slow motion, sound design with sharp tones, and opening credits with neutral colors. The target audience is identified as young adults ages 15 and older who enjoy the tension, suspense and mystery common to thriller films.
The short film 'The Insane' effectively uses various technical elements to create suspense and fit within the horror genre. Through the use of camera angles, lighting, sound effects, settings and characters, tension is built throughout the film. Dark and deserted streets in the opening scene immediately make the audience feel on edge. Unusual camera shots and lighting further heighten the suspense. The increasing erratic nature of the music and main character suggests his descent into madness. Together, these technical elements come together to tell a story that keeps the audience engaged and entertained in a classic horror style.
The document analyzes the opening sequences of the films Psycho and Shutter Island. For Psycho, it summarizes that the sequence establishes danger through shots that show a threatening figure and builds suspense through a zoom out. For Shutter Island, it notes that the sequence establishes the remote and heavily guarded location through establishing shots and POV camerawork, introduces the main character Teddy Daniels through close-ups and two-shots, and establishes the thriller genre through mysterious music and dark lighting. The document concludes that both openings effectively introduce characters and settings without fully revealing crucial details, building mystery.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw". It summarizes the key techniques used in the trailer to convey the narrative and genre. These include using dark lighting and isolated locations to set an atmospheric and suspenseful tone. Dialogue and sound effects are relied on over music to draw the audience in. Jump scares and a building musical score increase tension. While brief, the trailer leaves viewers questioning and wanting to learn more, achieving its goal of enticing people to watch the full film.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves many questions un
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves the audience with
The document discusses conventions and techniques used in thriller films. It covers cinematography techniques like close-ups, establishing shots, point-of-view shots, and tilted shots that build tension. It also discusses mise-en-scene elements like lighting, settings, props, costumes that set mood. Editing techniques like jump cuts, long takes, and cross-cutting keep audiences on edge. Character archetypes like the protagonist hero, love interest, helper character, and antagonist villain are also common in thrillers. Music is highlighted as key for creating suspense. In conclusion, adhering to thriller conventions while also incorporating drama elements is important for the hybrid genre of the film.
This title sequence for the horror film "The Grudge" effectively sets up the horror genre and themes through its visuals and use of color. Over the course of 9 still images, it introduces elements like a rusty door [Image 1] and skull [Image 2] that suggest the archaic setting and horror genre. Disfigured bodies [Image 3], blood, and a rising hand [Image 5] prepare the viewer for violence and death. Recurring images like strands of hair and the color red connect to the film's main ghost. Later clips build tension as a lone character is shown with only a lighter for light [Image 7]. Finally, the director is featured against a plain image that references the aftermath of
The document discusses conventions for different genres of movie trailers including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and structure for each genre. It also analyzes examples of trailers within these genres and discusses how understanding genre conventions is important for creating an effective trailer that attracts audiences.
AARP Studios: Harrier Jet Video ReportTammy Gordon
A report on how the AARP Studios team scored their first viral video, a story featuring an AARP member who owns and flies a private squadron of harrier jets.
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 boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The document provides information on the inspiration for an opening film sequence project. It discusses real film openings like Se7en, Zombieland, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Genres like psychological thriller are analyzed. Characters, locations, music, and other elements are proposed and researched. Production details like the target audience, ratings, and potential production companies like New Line Cinema are covered at a high level. The document serves as a planning and inspiration tool for a fictional opening sequence that establishes mystery and intrigue.
The document discusses conventions of real media products and whether the student's own media products followed or challenged these conventions. It analyzes conventions of magazine covers, film posters, and film trailers. For each media type, it identifies conventions from real examples and indicates whether the student's work followed or challenged each convention. It provides explanations for conventions that were challenged, such as not using a red masthead on the magazine cover for visibility reasons. Overall, the student aimed to follow conventions but also challenged some, such as featuring a person of color on the magazine cover.
The document summarizes research on several horror short films, including Kinderfanger Crypt TV, Sunny Family Cult episode 1, The Jester by Make Do Entertainment, and 2AM The Smiling Man. It analyzes the types of shots, effects, lighting, props, and themes used in each film. Some common elements identified are dark color grading, ominous masks or faces, and scores that enhance the creepy mood. The document concludes that these films inform aspects that could be used in the author's own film, such as mask aspects to make a killer ominous and dark color grading for an unsettling atmosphere.
The short film The Black Hole takes place late at night in a typical office setting. The main character, a tired office worker, discovers a piece of paper from the photocopier with a drawing of a black hole. He finds that he can reach into the black hole and pull out items, first a cup and then a chocolate bar from the vending machine. Growing bolder, he uses the black hole to access the safe room and pulls out handfuls of money. The film relies on lighting, camera angles, and sounds to set the mood and convey the surreal experience of the main character as he explores the possibilities of the mysterious black hole.
The document discusses the filmmaker's choices in creating the opening frames and sequences for their horror film titled "Possessed". It describes 9 frames that represent key elements of the opening: 1) the title sequence, 2) the location/setting, 3) character positioning, 4) costumes, 5) props, 6) editing, 7) genre, 8) colors, and 9) font. For each frame, it explains how the filmmaker's choices help set the tone and genre of the horror film.
The document discusses conventions of film trailers and how the student challenged some conventions in their trailer for a psychological thriller film. The student analyzed existing thriller trailers to understand typical trailer elements like increasing pace and dark lighting/colors. Their trailer starts slow and gets faster, shows the two main characters, and hints at a mysterious threat without revealing details. While sticking to some genre expectations like scary shots, the student's trailer does not provide a narrative, typical sounds, or reveal characters/plot fully like most trailers do.
The document discusses conventions used in film trailers for slasher movies. It analyzes the trailers for several slasher films like Friday the 13th, Scream, and Sorority Row. Some key conventions discussed include using an establishing shot at the beginning, high key lighting to depict normalcy that shifts to low key lighting when danger arises, inclusion of stereotypical characters, quick editing shots that build tension, and not showing the killer's face. The document also examines use of sound, voiceovers, music and screams in slasher movie trailers to create an unsettling atmosphere and leave an impression on the audience.
The document discusses genre conventions for horror films and which conventions the author wants to follow for their film trailer. It lists conventions like weapons, death, evil characters, darkness, and chase sequences. The conventions in red are the ones the author especially wants to use. It provides examples of existing films that exemplify each convention and explains why the author wants to incorporate those elements. The author also discusses how they want to challenge some conventions like having an innocent main character or only following the male gaze. The conclusion is that following genre conventions will help audiences recognize it as a horror and make the film more successful.
Evaluation for thriller opening question 1 and georgia2595
The document provides an evaluation of the opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using conventions such as non-diegetic sounds and panning shots to build suspense. The credits are shown at the beginning over panning street shots. Camera movements like tracking and pans are used without revealing characters. Close-ups, over-the-shoulder shots, and long shots establish scenes and characters. Lighting and camera angles create tension. Diegetic and non-diegetic sounds are included, along with dialogue and silence. The intended magazine audience is young adult girls through publications like Slant Magazine and Girls' Life.
The document discusses how the student's media thriller production follows thriller genre conventions. It analyzes the use of conventions like low-key lighting, characters archetypes like the protagonist and antagonist, settings like graveyards, costumes and makeup, facial expressions and body language, cinematography techniques, editing with jump cuts and slow motion, sound design with sharp tones, and opening credits with neutral colors. The target audience is identified as young adults ages 15 and older who enjoy the tension, suspense and mystery common to thriller films.
The short film 'The Insane' effectively uses various technical elements to create suspense and fit within the horror genre. Through the use of camera angles, lighting, sound effects, settings and characters, tension is built throughout the film. Dark and deserted streets in the opening scene immediately make the audience feel on edge. Unusual camera shots and lighting further heighten the suspense. The increasing erratic nature of the music and main character suggests his descent into madness. Together, these technical elements come together to tell a story that keeps the audience engaged and entertained in a classic horror style.
The document analyzes the opening sequences of the films Psycho and Shutter Island. For Psycho, it summarizes that the sequence establishes danger through shots that show a threatening figure and builds suspense through a zoom out. For Shutter Island, it notes that the sequence establishes the remote and heavily guarded location through establishing shots and POV camerawork, introduces the main character Teddy Daniels through close-ups and two-shots, and establishes the thriller genre through mysterious music and dark lighting. The document concludes that both openings effectively introduce characters and settings without fully revealing crucial details, building mystery.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw". It summarizes the key techniques used in the trailer to convey the narrative and genre. These include using dark lighting and isolated locations to set an atmospheric and suspenseful tone. Dialogue and sound effects are relied on over music to draw the audience in. Jump scares and a building musical score increase tension. While brief, the trailer leaves viewers questioning and wanting to learn more, achieving its goal of enticing people to watch the full film.
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves many questions un
The document analyzes the trailer for the 2004 horror film "Saw." Some key points made:
- The trailer is 1 minute and 57 seconds long and effectively conveys the genre and basic plot in a short time through techniques like camera angles, audio, and transitions.
- Locations shown are dark, run-down places that set the horror atmosphere. Lighting is also dark to create suspense.
- Sound effects like heartbeats and screams build tension. Dialogue provides narrative and background on the killer Jigsaw.
- Mis en scene details like the victims' scruffy clothing versus Jigsaw's suit imply a power dynamic.
- The trailer leaves the audience with
The document discusses conventions and techniques used in thriller films. It covers cinematography techniques like close-ups, establishing shots, point-of-view shots, and tilted shots that build tension. It also discusses mise-en-scene elements like lighting, settings, props, costumes that set mood. Editing techniques like jump cuts, long takes, and cross-cutting keep audiences on edge. Character archetypes like the protagonist hero, love interest, helper character, and antagonist villain are also common in thrillers. Music is highlighted as key for creating suspense. In conclusion, adhering to thriller conventions while also incorporating drama elements is important for the hybrid genre of the film.
This title sequence for the horror film "The Grudge" effectively sets up the horror genre and themes through its visuals and use of color. Over the course of 9 still images, it introduces elements like a rusty door [Image 1] and skull [Image 2] that suggest the archaic setting and horror genre. Disfigured bodies [Image 3], blood, and a rising hand [Image 5] prepare the viewer for violence and death. Recurring images like strands of hair and the color red connect to the film's main ghost. Later clips build tension as a lone character is shown with only a lighter for light [Image 7]. Finally, the director is featured against a plain image that references the aftermath of
The document discusses conventions for different genres of movie trailers including action/comedy, romantic comedy, horror, and action/sci-fi. It provides details on the audio, shot types, advertising techniques, symbolic codes, target audiences, and structure for each genre. It also analyzes examples of trailers within these genres and discusses how understanding genre conventions is important for creating an effective trailer that attracts audiences.
AARP Studios: Harrier Jet Video ReportTammy Gordon
A report on how the AARP Studios team scored their first viral video, a story featuring an AARP member who owns and flies a private squadron of harrier jets.
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 boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The document describes a project where students choose a natural pattern, create a composition on paper, emboss the design on metal, and color it with markers. Examples given include designs inspired by bison, embrace, fairytale, a square within a square, and stained glass with repousse hammering techniques.
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The trailer introduces the horror film Annabelle and establishes its genre conventions. It begins by showing a couple gifted an ominous-looking doll. Strange events then start occurring in their home, shown through unsettling music, lighting, and imagery like blood and a mysterious figure. The trailer builds tension by cutting between these disturbing images and moments, leaving viewers unsure of the doll's connection to the escalating terror and violence unfolding in the couple's house.
- hub:raum is Deutsche Telekom's incubator that organizes the Wearables Innovation Network event to connect promising wearable startups with investors.
- The report profiles 40 startups working in areas like connected home, fitness, health, and connected car. It is intended to provide investors with information on promising opportunities.
- hub:raum provides startups with funding, workspace, mentoring, and opportunities to partner with Deutsche Telekom to help startups grow their business.
The document discusses the effectiveness of cross-promotion between a film trailer, magazine, and poster. It finds some successful elements of synergy including using the same tagline, characters, and color scheme. However, it also notes some limitations, such as the tagline not being as clear in the magazine and trailer. Overall, the link between the three media is deemed somewhat effective, but improvements could be made to better connect the elements, like standardizing the visual presentation of the tagline.
The color wheel shows the primary colors of red, orange, and yellow in a circular pattern that transitions to green, blue, and purple. The document also explains that the color wheel is similar to a rainbow and provides instructions for making a rainbow collage by cutting and gluing colored paper to create a picture.
Dünyanın en büyük gölleri - Okyanusların parçası olmayan su dolu büyükçe çukurlara göl denmektedir. Çoğunluğu Kuzey yarım kürede bulunan çeşitli büyüklükte yüz binlerce göl vardır. Yazımızın konusu, bu göllerin kapladığı alana göre en büyük olanlarının listesi. Kapladığı alana göre dünyanın en büyük gölü Hazar Gölü. Hazar’ın genişliği ikinci büyük gölün üç katından daha fazla ve Türkiye’nin yarısı kadar.
This document discusses strategies for optimizing mobile search marketing in 2015. It notes that mobile usage has surpassed desktop, with more people now carrying smartphones than credit cards. Reaching the mobile search results page is difficult, as ads are less likely to appear there than on desktop. Key strategies for success include integrating mobile keywords, focusing on local searches, adjusting bids to account for higher mobile costs, using all available ad extensions, ensuring mobile-responsive sites, and offering mobile-optimized calls-to-action and conversions. Tracking offline actions from online visits is also important given cross-device usage. The overall message is that a mobile-first approach is essential for paid search success.
This documentary examines the popular video game character Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider franchise. It explores themes of feminism and strong female role models through interviews with the game's creator and others. The documentary uses a variety of techniques like archive footage, narration, interviews, and graphics to keep a fast pace as it examines the character's influence and popularity over time without following a strict chronological order.
The document summarizes the key elements of a psychological thriller film opening that the author has created, including:
1) The simple yet mysterious title "UnAttached" that does not reveal too much about the plot.
2) The setting of a normal-looking house that could unexpectedly be the site of suspicious activity.
3) Important props like a telescope and photographs that suggest an unhealthy obsession with the person in the pictures.
4) Precise camerawork and editing that draw the audience into observing the main character's activities like a thriller.
5) A cracked and glowing title font along with unusual title introductions that create an unsettling tone fitting for the thriller genre.
This document discusses how the opening sequence for a student film conforms to and deviates from thriller film conventions. Some conventions it follows include using low lighting to set an eerie tone, including violence/weapons to drive the plot, and introducing "good guy" and "bad guy" characters. However, it purposefully omits other conventions like revealing the title at the beginning. The sequence aims to generate suspense and curiosity in viewers by withholding information and using enigma codes.
This trailer for the film Shutter Island uses various techniques to build intrigue and suspense for the audience. It begins with ominous non-diegetic sounds to set the mood that something ominous is happening. Voiceover then provides key details about the film's setting in a mental hospital for the criminally insane and two detectives investigating a missing person. Editing uses fading shots and close-ups to build mystery and form an emotional connection between the audience and main character. Sound and imagery throughout reinforce the isolated and disturbing atmosphere of the hospital. The end includes shocking clips and reveals of the director and stars to entice viewers to learn more by watching the film.
The trailer for the film Shutter Island uses various techniques to build suspense and intrigue around the film's mystery narrative. It begins by establishing the setting of a mental hospital for the criminally insane on a remote island. As the two main detective characters arrive, unease is created through their having to surrender their firearms. Various unsettling sounds and images throughout raise questions about what dangers and twists await. The editing increasingly uses short, disturbing clips to ramp up tension towards the trailer's climax while also developing an emotional connection between the audience and the lead character. Overall, the trailer succeeds in intriguing viewers about the film's unfolding mystery through its effective use of sound, editing, and representation of the ominous setting and patients.
The trailer for the film Shutter Island uses various techniques to build suspense and intrigue in the audience. It begins by establishing the setting as a mental hospital for the criminally insane on a remote island. As the trailer progresses, clues are presented that suggest there is more to the case than initially meets the eye. Close-up shots, tense music, and disturbing images work to raise questions in the audience's mind and shock them. By the end, it seems the main character's investigation has taken a dark turn, leaving viewers wanting to find out more by watching the full film.
This trailer for the film Shutter Island establishes the setting of a mental hospital for the criminally insane on a remote island. Sound and editing techniques are used to build mystery, tension, and an emotional connection between the audience and the main character. Non-diegetic sounds of bells and screams convey the impression of death and danger within the asylum. Close-ups of items like guns being surrendered leave the character and audience feeling vulnerable. The director and stars are mentioned to attract audience interest, while minimal credits and an ambiguous release month increase anticipation. Dark cinematography reinforces the dull and disturbing atmosphere of the hospital.
The document describes the opening title sequence for a thriller film. It challenges conventions by using an unconventional narrative that is confusing and leaves the audience with many questions. Shots include a man running and being followed, then walking, with an over-the-shoulder shot from both characters' perspectives, confusing whose perspective is whose. It also shows one character walking behind a tree and emerging on the other side wearing a different hoodie. The confusing and unconventional narrative is intended to leave the audience thinking and unsure of who is good and bad going into the film.
This document summarizes how the opening of a student film uses conventions of the psychological thriller genre. The opening establishes the dark tone through the spooky title font with dripping blood. It was filmed in an abandoned hospital wing to resemble isolated settings from films like Shutter Island. Costumes used paint as blood on a villain to create mysteries around how they were injured. Jump cuts were used to disorient the viewer and mirror films like The Silence of the Lambs. Character introductions and close ups of a beaker and danger sign further tease mysteries and questions in the viewer's mind, signaling this is a psychological thriller.
This document provides an overview and analysis of four film trailer structures and conventions. It summarizes each trailer's key elements, including opening logos, establishing shots, voiceovers, editing techniques, lighting, costumes, and character types. Common conventions identified across the trailers include fast pacing to depict fun/partying that contrasts with later tension; isolated settings; portrayals of "slutty" victims and tougher final girls; and the use of jumps scares, intense sounds, and lighting to build suspense. The document aims to understand effective trailer design to help create its own slasher trailer.
This document analyzes the structure and conventions used in four slasher film trailers: Friday the 13th, My Bloody Valentine, and the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. It identifies several common elements, including establishing shots that set the scene, voiceovers providing backstory, quick cuts showing victims partying before danger strikes, shifts to slower pacing and ominous music as tension builds, and glimpses of the killer. Overall, the document aims to understand effective slasher trailer design to help in creating its own trailer that follows genre conventions.
The document provides details about the opening film for a thriller movie titled "The Damned Soul". Key elements of the opening include simple yet consistent titles in red font to set the tone, a dark opening church scene with ominous bells to foreshadow events, and a cryptic first scene showing a grave and hand emerging to intrigue audiences. Special effects like flashes are used to make audiences feel like unseen observers. The opening effectively establishes genres, characters, locations, and leaves audiences wanting answers to set the stage for the full movie.
This document provides an analysis of the opening sequences of the films Psycho and The Purge. For Psycho, it summarizes how the genre is established through camera shots focused on a character's eye, and a soundtrack that builds suspense during an attack and provides a miserable feeling after. For The Purge, it notes that the narrative is set up through rapid clips of past events, characters are introduced through shots of a man driving home with flowers, and timing of the upcoming annual purge is displayed to build tension.
The document analyzes the trailer for the film Divergent. It discusses how the trailer establishes the setting, characters, and their relationships. Sound effects and shots are used to build tension and intrigue audiences. The trailer targets audiences by allowing them to identify with characters and their struggles, while also leaving questions unanswered to encourage viewership.
The document analyzes how the filmmaker's thriller opening sequence uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It discusses elements like location, costumes, characters, lighting, sound, camera work, composition, narrative structure, titles, and editing. For each element, it provides examples from existing thriller films to illustrate how the techniques conform to thriller conventions, such as using darkness and isolation to set the tone, manipulating characters' appearances and behaviors to establish control and vulnerability, and employing fast cuts and close-ups to build tension and emotion.
The document provides details about planning and creating an opening sequence for a thriller film. It includes:
1) The opening sequence establishes the stalker villain who has secretly been obsessively tracking the main character.
2) The second scene uses dramatic irony by showing the characters unaware they are talking to their stalker, building suspense.
3) The discussion turns aggressive and the stalker strangles their victim, abruptly ending the scene to hook viewers.
The document analyzes genre conventions used in the opening sequences of three teen thriller films: Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Warm Bodies, and Adulthood. It discusses how the openings build tension through the use of establishing shots, close-ups of characters, mysterious imagery, and movement shots that leave questions unanswered. This grabs the audience's attention and makes them want to continue watching to understand the plots.
The document provides a detailed analysis of a horror film trailer through examining its camerawork, mise-en-scene, lighting, setting, sound, props, costumes, editing, and other elements. Key points analyzed include close-ups of characters feeling safe and relaxed at the beginning suggesting impending danger, masks worn by antagonists to hide their identity, the isolated house and forest settings, and fast-paced editing during scenes of violence and shock contrasted with slower scenes from the protagonists' point of view. Stereotypes of weak women and the "final girl" are also discussed.
The document describes an opening title sequence for a thriller film. It uses unconventional techniques like cuts of falling leaves and long shots of a character running to confuse the audience and make them question what is happening. Shots from the perspectives of both the character in a blue jacket being chased and the character in a grey hoodie doing the chasing further obscure who is good and bad. A shot of the character walking behind a tree and emerging in a different colored hoodie hints that the two characters are somehow connected across time or events. The confusing and ambiguous narrative style challenges thriller conventions but keeps the audience engaged and wanting to know more, which is the intent of the opening sequence.
This trailer summary provides an analysis of how genre is signaled in the trailer for the supernatural horror film "One Missed Call." It analyzes the trailer's use of mise-en-scene, sound, editing, and other techniques to establish mood and build tension. Key details that signal the supernatural genre include ominous music, shadowy lighting, strange phone sounds, and characters seeing things that aren't there. The summary examines specific scenes and editing choices to demonstrate how the trailer immerses viewers in the film's scary world.
The document discusses the effectiveness of linking a film trailer, magazine cover, and poster through shared elements. It finds the linking elements of character, color scheme, and language are somewhat effective at connecting the materials. Specifically, the killer character appearing in all materials with blood creates an effective link. However, the tagline is not as clear in the magazine and trailer as it is in the poster, weakening the connection between the materials. Improving tagline presentation could strengthen the cross-promotion between the trailer, magazine, and poster. In general, character is most successfully leveraged to link the different media while language elements could be enhanced.
The document provides feedback on a first draft, noting that it is missing shots like titles, the lighting could be improved, the narrative is unclear, and sound needs to be added. It responds that the missing shots are why there were empty spaces, adding titles and completing filming would clarify the narrative, and lighting and sound were not focused on yet because shots remained unfinished.
The document discusses how analyzing film trailers helped the author create their own trailer for a final product. It includes notes from analyzing trailers for Exinction, Annabelle, Unfriended, and Jessabelle. Key elements analyzed include codes and conventions, typography and narrative, editing techniques, sound, and trailer structure. Applying elements from the analyses, the author's trailer includes tense music, varied font sizes, short takes, changes in sound volume, and shots developing the killer character from calm to unhinged.
The document discusses the effectiveness of linking a film trailer, magazine, and poster through cross-media convergence. It analyzes how the tagline, characters, narrative, and design elements are connected across the three mediums. Key strengths highlighted are the consistent use of the main character, blood imagery, and color scheme. Opportunities for improvement include making the tagline and fonts more consistent between the magazine and other elements. The document demonstrates an understanding of how to strategically link promotional materials to effectively market a film through different media channels.
The document discusses the conventions and codes used in magazine front covers. It provides examples of how the student's magazine cover both follows and varies from typical conventions. Elements like central images with direct eye contact, limited colors, and tag words are discussed as conventions that the student's cover follows. Variations from conventions include using multiple topics of interest rather than a single focus, and having all text the same size rather than varying sizes. The codes and conventions discussed aim to engage audiences and follow realistic styles of existing magazines.
The document discusses the author's use of various tools like Mindmeister, Prezi, Padlet, Slides, and Visme to create blog posts. Mindmeister allowed the creation of color-coded mind maps to present initial ideas. Prezi was useful for uploading trailers during research and rearranging text easily. Padlet was difficult to use and only allowed text color changes. Slides facilitated creative presentations with tables, lines, shapes and images. Visme was utilized for trailer analyses involving editing, camera shots, and sound for target audiences.
This document provides an analysis of conventions used in the teaser trailer for the horror film Unfriended. It notes that the trailer initially establishes a positive atmosphere by showing friends laughing and having fun set to cheerful music. However, the tone shifts as text messages appear on screen alluding to online mistakes that cannot be erased. Close-ups of a distressed girl at a party heighten tension as laughter is heard off-screen, leaving her situation ambiguous. Throughout, the analysis identifies how conventions like lighting, music, editing and framing are employed to build an unsettling mood and mystery around the girl's circumstances.
The document describes the codes and conventions commonly found in horror films. It provides a table listing various elements such as weapons, settings, camera techniques, sounds, and other common aspects. It then analyzes the teaser trailer for the film Unfriended, noting how it initially establishes a sense of realism and positivity among the characters before introducing mysterious elements and a threatening atmosphere through the use of lighting, music, editing techniques, and framing that conform to typical horror conventions.
This document discusses the target audience for a film/trailer, including:
- The film/trailer would likely be rated 12A by the BBFC due to some violence but no graphic details.
- The target age range is young adults aged 25-30 who would likely relate to the film because they may have children aged 5-10, which is the age range depicted in the film.
- Both female and male audiences would be appropriate but the film may attract more females since the main character is a female mother.
The document discusses the color palette and imagery used in horror, noting that the colors black, white, red and grey are commonly used as they connote horror, and dull, dark tones are a convention of the genre. An example image described shows a face with a butterfly on the mouth.
The document is a series of shots from a film depicting Lilith at home with her daughter Kelsie. Kelsie leaves the house and returns fainting. Lilith checks on her while imagining photos from Kelsie's childhood, including her at school, on her birthday, and at the park. The imagined shots show an empty school, cake without a child, and empty swing. Breaking news then shows a dead child in the positions from Lilith's memories.
The trailer introduces the main character Jessabelle through conversations that reveal tension in her relationship with her father. Short clips show Jessabelle panicking and screaming as unexplained scary events occur. The trailer builds suspense through the music and cuts between actions without full context to encourage viewers to watch the film for answers. It ends on a cliffhanger of Jessabelle trying to escape something unknown to leave viewers wondering what happens.
1. The document provides examples of shots and techniques from existing horror films that could be used in the film being discussed, such as long shots, low angles, close ups, and two shots.
2. Specific examples are given for how these shots could be used, such as a long shot showing a character's isolation or a low angle making a character seem powerful and threatening.
3. Black screens between shots are suggested to create mystery and tension for the audience. Different color treatments and typography for logos or text are also proposed to catch the viewer's attention.
The document discusses potential shots and techniques that could be borrowed from existing films to create tension and fear in audiences when making a trailer for a film about a dangerous woman named Lilith. It analyzes effective shots like long shots, low angles, and close-ups from films like Goodnight Mommy, Sinister 2, and Dead Story that establish characters, relationships, and build a sense of isolation, power, and worry. Black screens between shots and variations in color, typography, and imagery are also proposed to generate mystery and intrigue for viewers.
Genre refers to a style or category of media product. It is developed through the use of consistent elements like protagonists, stock characters, predictable plot situations, icons, backgrounds, and themes. These elements create expectations in audiences and allow genres to be targeted toward specific groups. Both repetition and variation of elements are important for a genre's success, as too little of either can disappoint or bore audiences.
Genre refers to a style or category of media such as films, books, and television shows. It is a French word meaning 'kind' or 'class'. Examples of genres include horror and thriller. A genre has typical features that are predictable as they are constantly repeated across different works. Subgenres further specify the genre, such as psychological thriller being a subgenre of thriller.
The document analyzes the codes and conventions used in the teaser trailer for the horror film "Annabelle." It summarizes that the trailer uses techniques like juxtaposition, close-ups, costumes, score, lighting, blood, and screams to establish mood, foreshadow danger, and frighten the audience - which are common conventions of horror film trailers meant to grab attention and set an unsettling tone. The analysis provides examples of how each convention is employed to build suspense, compare characters/objects, and imply threats to characters and the spread of evil or danger.
The document analyzes the codes and conventions used in the teaser trailer for the horror film "Annabelle." It summarizes that the trailer uses techniques like juxtaposition, close-ups, costumes, score, lighting, blood, and screams to establish mood, foreshadow danger, and frighten the audience - which are common conventions of horror film trailers meant to grab attention and set an unsettling tone. The analysis provides specific examples of how each convention is employed to build suspense, compare characters/objects, and imply threats to characters and the spread of evil.
This document analyzes the conventions used in the teaser trailer for the horror/sci-fi film "Extinction". It notes that the trailer juxtaposes light and dark scenes, uses a tense musical score, and features short takes of a man with blood on his face and people panicking, which are typical conventions meant to build tension and mystery in horror films. The analysis also discusses how shots of the setting, an over-the-shoulder perspective of an unknown person, and a medium shot of a cold person on the couch are intended to scare the audience by leaving things unknown and ambiguous.
The trailer uses dialogue, voiceovers, music, and visuals to build tension and intrigue around Jessabelle's mysterious past. In voiceovers and conversations, Jessabelle expresses panic and confusion over finding her own gravestone. Her father also angrily reacts to her watching a video of her presumed deceased mother. Jump scares and increasing music heighten anxiety over what Jessabelle may discover. The trailer culminates in short clips of her screaming and fleeing from an unseen threat, encouraging viewers to watch to get answers.
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Conventions
1. In what ways does my media
product use, develop or
challenge forms and conventions
of real media products?
2. What makes a thriller opening
sequence?
To make a thriller opening sequence successful, there must be codes and
conventions of the genre. These include: mysterious music, iconography, slow
motion, low key lighting and so on. I have included these in my opening
sequence. These codes and conventions create tension and suspense because
they leave questions in the audiences mind. When watching my opening
sequence, the audience had questions in their head. This is shown in the
survey I completed after the final draft of my opening sequence.
An example of a convention of thriller is low key lighting. This makes the
audience anxious because they will want to know who the person is
(especially if they are seeing the character for the first time). I have used low
key lighting in my opening sequence. I have used it for the scientist part. This
creates suspense, which a thriller film is meant to do. This is because the
audience would want to see the scientists face. This shows my film is a thriller
film.
3. Low key lighting has been used in the scientist part of
the opening sequence. I have used low key lighting to
build tension and suspense. The low key lighting makes
the audience question what is going on because the
scene is dull. The audience asking questions is a
convention of thriller.
4. Mysterious music is vital in thriller films because if the music links with the action then the
audience would feel as if they are in the character's position. This will make them want to watch
more. I have included mysterious music in my opening sequence, which also links with the action.
The pace of the score is fast during the chase scene compared to others parts, such as when Karl
sees the two men. The action in the chase scene is much quicker compared to when Karl sees
them. The fast pace score makes the audience want to find out whether he would get caught. In
the thriller opening sequences’ I have researched there are some sort of tense created.
Slow motion is a convention of thriller and creates suspense as it emphasizes the action. Slow
motion makes the audience think about the next scene and what would be a result of the slow
motion. I have included slow motion in my opening sequence in the part where we see the two
antagonists’ feet. This therefore makes my film a thriller film.
The location is also important as it gives the audience an understanding of the opening sequence.
The location can, in some cases, be a reflection of the main character/s. This allows the audience
to understand more of the character/s. In my opening sequence, the setting of the park implies
he is homeless. This information says a lot about Karl, such as he has no one to look after him. In
the opening sequences’ I have research, there are some information about the characters in the
sequence. However, there are not too much. In my opening sequence, I have not revealed too
much. For example, the audience does not know what has happened to him before, as in why the
organization chose him and not someone else. This makes my film a thriller film.
What makes a thriller opening
sequence?
5. Slow motion is used when we see the two
men’s feet.
The slow motion used makes the audience
eager to find out who they are and whether
they are the antagonists. The slow motion
emphasizes how slow time passes by
The audience understands the film is set in a park. The setting links with the genre because
the park we used is local. In thriller films. The setting makes him look innocent and in a
typical thriller film the vulnerable people gets hurt. In this case, Karl is vulnerable and is
getting hurt.
6. The font of the titles are significant in an opening sequence because it links
with the genre of the film. For example, having a bright color and swirl
typography will not be suitable as it does not reflect the genre, which is
thriller. An example of a thriller film I researched is ‘Sin City’. In the opening
sequence of this film, the titles used are thick and bold. This highlights the
genre is thriller because the title symbolises power. In thrillers, power is
usually associated with the protagonists. In a typical thriller film, the power of
the protagonist’s is more than the power of the antagonist’s. This therefore
leads to the antagonists winning in a battle or conflict.
I have used thick typography in my opening sequence. The movement of the
title is important because it adds to the suspense created. In ‘Sin City’, the
titles move from left to right or from right to left. The audience does not
know what way the title would be moving. Similarly, I placed the titles in
different places. This links with the genre because in a typical thriller film, the
audience does not know what to expect. This means my film is a thriller film.
What makes a thriller opening
sequence?
7. In ‘Sin City’, the title moves from left to right
The font of the film’s name is
thick. The colour red connotes
danger, which links with thriller
because in a typical thriller film
there is danger.
The titles appear at different places. This puts the audience
on the edge of their seat because the movement of the titles
are unexpected. This links with my storyline as what would
happen to Karl is unknown. In real thriller films, the audience
does not know what to expect, which makes the film a
thriller.
8. The costumes of the characters define who they are and
this is vital as the audience has a first impression of them.
The costume can imply a range of things, including their
social class (middle class people are likely to dress smart)
and their occupation (businessmen wear suits). In a
thriller film, a convention is the type of clothing the
antagonists and protagonists wear. In a typical thriller
film, the antagonists would wear smart clothing and the
protagonists would wear daily clothing. My opening
sequence demonstrates this as the two men wears smart
clothing and Karl wears normal daily clothing. This makes
the audience believe that Karl is the protagonists of the
film.
What makes a thriller opening
sequence?
9. The two members of the
organization is wearing smart
clothing. In typical thriller films, the
antagonists dress professionally.
Karl is wearing normal daily clothing. The fact
that Karl wears daily clothes links with the
thriller genre because in a typical thriller film
the protagonist wear normal daily clothes.
Normal clothing makes Karl seem innocent
and innocent people are usually the victim. In
this case, Karl is the victim.
10. Flashbacks are an effective way to get the audience
thinking and keep them on the edge of their seat.
In a typical thriller film, close ups of the characters
are constantly used. This creates tension because
the audience pays full attention to the character.
This keeps them on the edge of their seat. In my
opening sequence, there are close ups, especially at
the end where Karl is laying on the ground. At this
point of the opening sequence, the audience
focuses on Karl’s facial expression, and this
therefore leads them to feel tension.
What makes a thriller opening
sequence?
11. This is how the flashback starts.
Flashbacks are common in real
thriller films. The flashback builds
suspense as the audience wonder
why they chose Karl and not
someone else. From this, the
audience also questions how he
escaped from the experiment.
These put the audience on the
edge of their seat because they
would want to know the answers
to their questions.
12. Comparing my opening sequence to ‘A
Most Wanted Man’
Similarities:
There are many similarities with my opening sequence and the opening sequence of ‘A most wanted
man’. In my opening sequence, Karl is running away from two men. This is shown in the chase scenes.
Likewise in this opening sequence, a man climbs up and drags himself to the floor and as soon as he
gets up he runs. This clearly implies that the person is running away from someone. In both opening
sequence, there is someone running away from someone else. The audiences have questions about
the characters running.
In both opening sequences, there is an over shoulder of a character looking at something. In my
opening sequence, Karl is reading the note whereas in this opening sequence the man is looking at a
picture.
Both opening sequences start with a score. This starts to build tension for both opening sequences.
Another similarity is the close up of the same character's reaction. In this opening sequence, the man
changes where he looks, which implies he is desperate for the person’s answer. In my opening
sequence, there is a reaction shot of Karl waking up after he fainted (at the end). He is worried and
frightened.
However, from the man’s reaction there might be something illegal going on. This is because the man
is encouraging the other man to do his job for him. This is demonstrated in the dialogue ‘You are doing
the right thing’. This is similar to my opening sequence because the secret organization is testing an
illegal drug on an innocent person. Both films are doing something illegal.
13. Differences:
The plot of my opening sequence is different to the plot in this
film. My opening sequence is about Karl getting abducted by two
men because of a drug. Whereas this opening sequence is about
a man hiding and another man talking on the phone.
Another difference is that in this opening sequence there is a
hidden identity. We can not see the face of the person who is
hiding. In my opening sequence, everyone’s face can be seen.
This film may be effective because the audience wonder who he
is and why he is hiding.
Comparing my opening sequence to ‘A
Most Wanted Man’
14. Reaction shot of the
man talking on the
phone.
The man is
climbing up.
15. Karl running away from the two
men. The chase scene is a
typical convention of thriller.
The chase scene in my opening
sequence creates tension and
makes the audience ask
questions. This is a convention
of thriller films as it makes them
want to watch more. An
example of a question asked in
my opening sequence was
whether he manages to escape.
The shot of Karl reading the
note creates tension
because the camera is
positioned above the note.
This makes the audience
feel as if they are his
position. This makes the
audience feel sympathy for
him.
16. Costume/Props
Karl’s clothing may have been effective if it was ripped in some parts. This would make it obvious that
he is homeless and poor. In the opening sequence, Karl looks more of a working class than underclass.
This is because he is wearing a lose top and a stereotype of working class is wearing lose clothing. This
makes my film a thriller film because the innocent characters are usually the ones that get hurt (a
convention of a thriller film).
The two men who are members of the secret organization are wearing a smart shirt. This clearly shows
that they are middle class as this social class is more likely to wear professional clothing, perhaps the
reason is their type of job. In this case, they are members of a secret organization. This outlines they are
the antagonists of the film because wearing smart clothing is typical for a thriller film. This therefore
means my opening sequence has followed conventions of the thriller genre.
Ohemaa (the scientist) is wearing a mask. Her clothing of a scientist is not shown which may prevent
the audience from understanding the plot fully. However, the mask hints she is a scientist. The overall
effectiveness is not good because the audience cannot see the costume of the scientist.
We used a test tube to demonstrate Ohemaa is a scientist and is experimenting. This section is
successful because there is a green liquid in the test tube that implies she is experimenting something.
The props were used effectively. An example of a real thriller film that has a similar plot to my film is
‘Paycheck’. In this film, a man is also being experimented on. The test tube in my opening sequence links
with a typical plot of a thriller film.
17. The two men from the secret organization
are wearing smart clothing, which gives
the impression that they are professional.
This makes my film a thriller because the
audience can distinguish between the
good and evil.
The scientist’s clothing is
not shown. This creates
suspense as there is a
hidden identity. This makes
the audience want to see
the face of the scientist.
Costume/Props
18. Characters
In my opening sequence, there are only four characters: the scientist,
Karl and two members from the organization. Overall, the characters
were how my group and I wanted them to be. There is not a lot of
information about the characters. This would persuade the audience
to want to carry on the film and put them on the edge of their seat. In
a typical thriller film, the opening sequence does not give too much
away because if everything about the characters are revealed within
the first 3 minutes then the audience would think there is no point in
carrying on the film. This therefore makes my film a thriller film.
The audience understands a lot about the two men. For example, that
they are after Karl. When they start chasing Karl, they realize they are
the two men are from the organization.
19. A medium shot of
the two members of
the secret
organization
A medium
shot of
Karl
The scientist
Characters
20. Comparing my opening sequence to
‘Friday the 13th’
Similarities:
In both opening sequences, everything is normal up to a certain point. In my opening
sequence it is normal up to when Karl sees the two men. In this opening sequence,
everything is normal up to when the boy sees the person. We do not know who the
person is because there is a point of view shot.
Most of the people in this opening sequence is wearing the same clothing, suggesting
they are students and are having a great time with friends after school. Their clothes
reveal their identity. In my opening sequence, the two men are wearing smart clothing
implying that they are from the secret organization. In both cases, the clothing the
characters wear is essential because it shows what type of person they are.
In my opening sequence, as soon as Karl realized the two men are after him he started
running. Likewise, as soon as the boy saw the person he started explaining and
panicking. In both cases, the characters got terrified after seeing someone.
In my opening sequence, Karl runs in order to not get caught by the two men. Also, in
this opening sequence, the girl starts running in order to escape from the person. Both
characters are trying to escape from someone else.
21. Difference:
In this film, there are a lot of dark and dull colors used.
However, in my opening sequence there are not a lot of dark
colors. The only dark scene is the scientist part (flashback).
Having dark colors is more effective because it creates
suspense.
The plot of this opening sequence is different to my opening
sequence plot. This film is about a group of friends having a
great time and a couple go to a separate room and when they
see the person they start to panic. However, my opening
sequence is about Karl getting abducted by a secret
organization who wants to test their drug on him.
Comparing my opening sequence to
‘Friday the 13th’
23. Karl seeing the two men.
At this point, the
atmosphere is tense
because it leaves
questions on the
audiences mind and
makes them panic about
what Karl would do.
These are conventions of
thriller.
Karl running away from
the two men. The
chase scene is quick,
which is a convention
of thriller films.