Conventions of a film opening
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This document provides an introduction to the film analysis concept of mise-en-scene. It defines mise-en-scene as the visual elements within a scene, including settings, costumes, lighting, etc. It outlines the 5 key elements of mise-en-scene: settings and props, costumes, facial expressions and body language, positioning of characters/objects, and lighting and color. Examples are given for each element to demonstrate how they communicate meaning and influence audience interpretation. Students are assigned homework to analyze the mise-en-scene of a film sequence.
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Establishing shots are used at the beginning of scenes to show the relationship between locations and characters. They tend to be long shots or mid shots that provide context. In Casino Royale, an establishing shot is used in the opening sequence at a construction site. Different types of shots include long shots, mid shots, close ups, and extreme close ups, each of which show varying levels of detail and focus on different aspects of the scene. Proper lighting and camera positioning are important for creating different effects with these shot types.
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The document discusses the layout and design process for a movie poster. It describes two initial flat plan designs, one with the film title at the top and pull quote underneath, and another with the title also at the top due to the positioned image. The first design was chosen for the final poster. In the final version, the film title was moved to the bottom above credits, while the pull quote was enlarged and centered at the top for better visual impact and to follow conventional horror poster conventions.
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The document proposes a music video that will modernize the concept of the 1990s TV show "Blind Date." It will tell the story through the song's lyrics using various comical scenarios, including scenes imagining characters on the blind date show. Potential locations discussed include a multi-functional hall, clothes store, bedroom, park, and football ground. The target audience would be female teenagers attracted to the R&B genre. Costumes, lighting, and editing techniques are also outlined to bring the 90s-inspired vision to life in a contemporary way.
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Laura will be the presenter for the radio station because she is more confident in serious roles than silly voices. Chloe, Alex, and Holly will play guests Coco the Koala, Billy the Badger, and Lizzie the Leopard respectively as they feel more comfortable performing as characters. The group will produce their own archive clip instead of using a sample one from the BBC. To create the broadcast they will need a dictaphone, jingle, script, camera, and headphones. The structure will include an opening jingle, introduction by the presenter, playing of the archive story clip, guest interview, and closing with a finishing jingle and birthday shoutouts.
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Laura will be the presenter for the radio station because she is more confident in serious roles than silly voices. Chloe, Alex, and Holly will play characters Coco the Koala, Billy the Badger, and Lizzie the Leopard respectively as they feel more comfortable performing as characters. The structure of the broadcast will include an intro jingle, presenter introduction, an archive clip of a story told by the characters, an interview of the characters, and a closing with more birthday shout outs and an outro jingle.
American Sniper Presentation
The document provides an analysis of the opening scene of the film "American Sniper". It summarizes that the opening establishes the film is set during the Iraq War and introduces the main character Chris Kyle as a highly trained sniper. Various camera techniques like extreme long shots, eye line matching, and close ups are used to create tension and suspense during shooting scenes. Elements like costumes, props, and sound editing help make the film seem realistic and immerse the audience. The pacing increases during action but slows on shots of Kyle aiming to build anticipation.
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- 2. KEY CONCEPTS • Film openings are designed to draw in the viewer and introduce key ideas and motif’s that the film wants to carry through. • Additionally, film openings take the chance to credit the producer, director and stars of the film. • They can be up to five minutes long before introducing the main narrative. • The main antagonist or protagonist may be introduced as well as the setting of the film.
- 3. THEMES AND GENRE • The arrangement will make the genre very clear to the audience. The use of tense music, dark imagery or distinct editing could make a film opening very clearly a thriller. • Additionally, the use of key images that reoccur throughout can help establish a theme, for example the use of clown and circus imagery can show the viewer that the main themes will be to do with the fear of clowns or the circus.
- 4. CHARACTERS AND APPEARANCE • Presentations of characters vary in film openings. Their appearance may be obscured to maintain ambiguity or in contrast they may be fully featured to show the viewer their true nature or looks. • The credits may be in tune with the appearance of each character. • Relationships between characters may be introduced to draw intrigue toward their interactions.
- 5. IMAGERY AND EDITING • Film openings will usually introduce large amounts of key imagery and some times heavy amounts of editing to create a specific look that helps establish a direct message to the viewer. • Animation can also be a key part of the opening imagery, for example the opening of a James Bond will always include animation that flows with the credits and music. This is often included with credits to draw the eye to the name.
- 6. TITLES AND CREDITS • A film’s title can say a lot about its style and genre. Fonts and backgrounds draw the eye to the title. • The credits are key to a conventional film opening. They can feature animation, or interesting designs that creates a distinct look. They can also be discrete to purely credit the cast without drawing the eye from the main focus in the film.
- 7. SOUND AND MUSIC • Non-Diegetic sound can be central to a film opening. This is the sound such as the backing music that the characters on screen do not hear. • This can be an opening narration that sets the scene of the film or the soundtrack that establishes an atmosphere. • Diegetic sound can be important as well and can sometimes draw a viewer into the situation of the characters.
- 8. LIGHTING AND CAMERA ANGLES • Dramatic Camera angles portray distinctive messages and perspectives for the viewer. For example using a low angle can give the impression of an imposing person. • Lighting can obfuscate or accentuate the appearance of the setting, for example using dark lighting or silhouettes can create mystery and tension.