Conventions That I Challenged
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The document discusses how typical horror/thriller trailers often use nighttime shots or shots filmed in the dark, such as of abandoned houses, as these types of dark scenes were found in most trailers analyzed. However, the trailer being discussed intentionally did not include these typical conventions and chose to challenge conventions by having all shots filmed outdoors during broad daylight. While this approach may not work as well for some horror/thriller genres that rely on nighttime or dark shots to build tension, the trailer creator believes the daylight shots in their trailer still create enough tension and suspense.
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Evaluation 1
The document discusses how the media product, a horror movie trailer, both conforms to and challenges conventions of the genre. It follows conventions like using a mix of dark and light scenes to convey mood, fast cuts to show action, and displaying the production label and release date. However, it challenges conventions by focusing on the story of the killer rather than victims, and portraying the killer in a vulnerable way to elicit sympathy from viewers, aspects not commonly seen in horror trailers.
Coursework evaluation Question 1
In this document, the author discusses how their media product adheres to and develops conventions of real thriller/psychological thriller films. Specifically, the author sets their opening sequence in an eerie house setting using low key lighting and black and white, mimicking popular films. They also follow genre conventions for the title, credits, and production logo. Iconography like portraits and empty chairs are used to create unease. Camera angles, editing techniques, and an ambiguous point of view also emulate real thriller films. The goal is to make the product look professional and appeal to audiences by conforming to established genre conventions.
Recce images
The document discusses location scouting for a film opening scene depicting a murder. The filmmaker plans to shoot inside their house to use low-key lighting and make it look dark, gloomy, and like a stereotypical murder scene. Most of the action will take place in an upstairs bedroom, while exterior shots will show suspects entering and leaving. The filmmaker intends to shoot at dusk to make the house look more intimidating and dangerous, though this may cause lighting challenges.
Evaluation Question 1: In what ways does your media product use, develop or c...
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of real horror films through its use of costumes, characters, narrative, sound, and shot types. Specifically, it uses a hoodie for the antagonist rather than an iconic mask. It also starts with the disruption of equilibrium rather than establishing it. Non-diegetic sounds are included to build fear. Binary opposition through light and dark is used between the protagonist and antagonist. A range of shot types beyond just close-ups and handheld shots are employed.
Evaluation question 1
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Evaluation - Q1
The document discusses how a student's supernatural horror film opening uses and develops conventions of the genre. It conducted research on other film openings. The title "3:17AM" provides insight without immediately suggesting horror. Visual elements like fonts, effects and desaturated colors follow conventions. The setting in a isolated family home and props like candles are common. Shots build suspense through zooms and pans. Hints about the narrative reference conventions like vulnerable characters and threatening forces. Filming during the day challenged realism expected of the genre. Overall, the opening fits conventions through its use of various visual and audio elements.
Trailer q1
The film trailer follows horror genre conventions with an MPAA splash screen, production logo, and establishing shot at the beginning. It shows the monster only partially and in shadows to create mystery and persuade viewers while still adhering to showing the monster as little as possible. Tense moments have high-key lighting instead of the low-key lighting typical of horror to remove the connotation of safety usually associated with high-key lighting.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses codes and conventions commonly found in horror film genres. It provides examples of conventions such as three-act narrative structures, use of lighting, sound, characters and more. It then discusses how the media producer's film trailer challenges some conventions by using elements not typically seen in horror, such as a hoodie for the antagonist's costume and starting the narrative with disruption rather than equilibrium.
Coursework evaluation
My opening sequence adheres to many conventions of psychological thriller and horror genres in real media. It is shot from an unknown point of view in an eerie house setting with portraits and empty chairs adding an unsettling tone. Iconography like stairs and contrasts of light and dark advance the mystery of who is watching. Fades between angles like pans, close-ups, and high shots immerse the viewer and obscure context per genre norms. While combining thriller and horror conventions, my sequence challenges expectations by featuring a single sleeping character, preventing use of editing techniques like continuity that advance narratives. Overall, the sequence aims to intrigue audiences and feel professionally produced by adhering to familiar genre tropes.
Evaluation question 1
1. The costume, characters, narrative, sound, and shot types in the film trailer challenge some conventions of horror films while developing or maintaining others.
2. Specifically, the film trailer challenges conventions by using a hoodie for the antagonist rather than an iconic mask, starting with the disruption of equilibrium rather than establishing it, and incorporating non-diegetic sounds.
3. However, the film trailer also develops or maintains some conventions through using lighting techniques to represent changing characters, including a female scream, and employing binary oppositions between the protagonist and antagonist.
Research & Development
The document discusses research and development for a movie trailer project. It will be a horror/thriller genre targeting an audience of 15-40 years old of both genders. The student analyzed similar successful trailers like The Descent and Chernobyl Diaries to understand conventions of the genre. Feedback from questionnaires showed their target age group was most interested in horror and thriller films. The trailer will aim to attract this audience by including frightening elements common to the genre.
Trailer research
The document summarizes the research and development process for a student creating a movie trailer. It discusses the genre chosen (horror/thriller), research of similar trailers in that genre, and conventions used. Examples analyzed include The Descent, 388 Arletta Avenue, Silent House, and Chernobyl Diaries. Techniques considered for the student's trailer include low lighting, mysterious figures, and shots from the perspective of a stalker or hidden person.
Looking back to your preliminary task
The author learned several important lessons when progressing from their preliminary task to the full product. For the preliminary, they focused on dialogue-driven comedy but realized the script was weak. They also used a limited number of shots. For the full product, a horror film, the author removed dialogue, relied more on visuals and score to build tension, improved shot variety, filmed at night indoors for lighting control, and learned editing techniques to make filming more efficient. Overall, the author gained valuable insights into script/dialogue quality, shot design, and production/editing workflow.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...
The document analyzes the conventions of horror movie trailer formatting that the author's trailer does and does not follow. It discusses conventions around lighting, editing, camera shots, and sound that the author's trailer mainly conforms to, such as using a mixture of light and dark lighting, slow and fast pacing, close-ups, and eerie music with screams and creaks. However, the author also discusses developing some conventions around the release date portrayal and breaking conventions by not lifting images and including actor names.
Overall Analysis - Trailers
The document analyzes conventions used in horror movie trailers to establish genre and create tension for the audience. Trailers typically frame shots in a way that leaves parts unclear, use camera shakes to disorient viewers, and cut shots short to build mystery without providing full context. Editing increases pace and uses shorter cuts to transform a sense of normalcy into one of threat. Sound design employs tension-building techniques like repetitive clocks and startling stingers. Settings aim for realism to make the content seem genuinely frightening. Color palettes and roles for male and female characters also adhere to horror conventions. Effective trailers employ these techniques to hook audiences through an escalating sense of tension, mystery and threat.
Media2014 camera and lighting ideas
The document discusses camera techniques and lighting plans for shooting a horror film trailer. It will use establishing shots, 4-second shot durations, and slow zooms in the first 30 seconds to create a sense of isolation and tension. A Nikon D90 DSLR camera will be used for its high resolution and ability to shoot in low light. For stability, the camera will be mounted on a tripod attached to a skateboard. Ambient lighting will be used during day scenes, while key lighting and candlelight will be used at night to only partially reveal haunting entities. Influential horror film shots are also discussed for their effective camerawork and ability to imprint imagery on viewers.
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Conventions That I Challenged
- 1. Typical Conventions That I Did Not Include - Typical horror/thriller trailers use night time shots or shots that are filmed in the dark. E.g. Dark abandoned houses. Dark scenes were found in the majority of trailers I watched. Evidently most shots for horror films are dark with aspects of low light from torches. This is something I did not want to do., therefore I decided not use this typical conventions and challenge it.
- 2. PARANOIA – Conventions Unlike Other Trailers Evidently from the on set to the end the shots which make up my trailer are all filmed out doors in broad day light. This aspect shows my trailer challenges typical conventions of other media products. This convention may not work as well In comparison to other horror or thriller genre products that include night time or dark shots. Although I believe my trailer doesn’t need to include these types of shots. The shots within my trailer create enough tension and suspense in daylight.