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The document discusses the creativity in a film project about a girl suffering from schizophrenia. It describes how the film used point-of-view shots and focused on meaningful ideas rather than just shocking the audience. However, the technology like older cameras and slow editing computers limited the filmmaking and did not enhance creativity. The film communicated the idea of seeing events from the main character's perspective through shaky handheld camerawork to relate to her mental illness experiences. While TV shows influenced portraying mental illness, the filmmakers did not personally know anyone with such conditions. The opening of the film was an original idea not seen before in other media.
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The opening scene targets a general audience aged 16+ by using scary elements and an mysterious storyline to hook viewers. It focuses on close-up shots and camera tracking to build tension and show the main character's fear and emotions. Unusual sounds are also used to further immerse the audience. The scene sets up multiple potential narrative directions and is intended to make audiences want to keep watching to learn more. For distribution, the film would first be released in cinemas, requiring an attention-grabbing trailer to promote it.
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Evaluation- Mariyah
Our media product uses conventions of real thrillers such as contrasts between light and darkness, secluded locations for attacks, and serial killers. However, it also challenges conventions through an intentionally mixed and "awkward" camera style to make viewers feel uneasy. This independent style makes it suitable for distribution by independent film institutions to audiences aged 24-44 who appreciate psychological depth over Hollywood features. The process of constructing the product taught us about the capabilities of digital editing technologies and the importance of filming extra footage for flexibility in editing.
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Critical Reflection Question 2
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2) It further draws in viewers through contrasts between the killer's cold-blooded and well-to-do sides of his character, and uses sound effects and editing techniques like dissolves to build tension.
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This document provides feedback from target audiences on an opening film scene. The primary audience of 30-50 year olds connected well with the protagonist and her feelings of loneliness. They were drawn in and left wanting to know more. The secondary audience of 20-29 year olds connected less but still engaged enough to provide feedback. Some had trouble understanding details like her living situation. Overall the audiences provided positive and constructive criticism that can help strengthen the film, though connecting more with the secondary group could be improved.
Question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers addressed their target audience in the opening sequence of their horror film. They chose to partner with Blumhouse Productions as their distributor because Blumhouse specializes in similar horror films that already have an established audience. Using a child as the first antagonist was meant to intrigue audiences by subverting expectations, as was including chase scenes shot with handheld cameras to create tension. The film spans different eras to allow modern audiences to relate to characters and settings. A female antagonist challenges gender stereotypes and makes the film stand out from most horror films that feature male antagonists.
Evaluation part 1- forms and conventions
1) The author conducted extensive research into horror film conventions and audience preferences to inform the development of their media product. This included analyzing horror subgenres, films, trailers, and conducting surveys.
2) Through their research, they determined that their target audience of 15-30 year olds preferred supernatural storylines with suspense and mystery.
3) Their opening scene uses techniques found in researched horror films like The Woman in Black to build suspense, such as minimal dialogue, an unseen villain, and focusing on making the character appear innocent and vulnerable.
Evaluation Q1
This document discusses how the opening sequence of a media product establishes important elements like characterization, setting, genre, narrative, and visual style/ideology. It analyzes examples from the opening of the student's group project, noting how it establishes these elements in ways that both use conventions from real media openings like Seven but also challenge some conventions. Specifically, it uses costume and a prominent color (red) to characterize the main person in an unconventional way. It also establishes the thriller genre through creepy shots and blood while telling a narrative through focused shots on hands rather than showing full scenes or people.
My media evaluation
The document provides a media evaluation of a student's horror film project. It discusses how the film challenged conventions of the genre through POV shots of the killer. It represents teenagers going on a camping trip like in films such as "Shrooms" where things go wrong. The intended audience is those who enjoy horror movies ages 15 and up. Technologies like computers and editing software made the project easier than 50 years ago. Working in a group, roles included director, co-director, actors, and the "bad guy."
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The double page spread included a film summary, images, and a pull quote as per magazine conventions while challenging large centralized images
Evaluation ‘commitment’
This document summarizes a student's evaluation of their media product, which was an opening scene for a thriller/horror film. The student learned that planning, research, and storyboarding were important for a smooth production. They improved their filming and editing skills between their preliminary task and final product. Their opening incorporated conventions like a male killer and used camera angles to appeal to a target male audience. The student believes a major studio could distribute the film if expanded into a full feature.
Richard Gough Evaluation
The document evaluates a short thriller film called "Lost and Found" that was created by the author and their team for a media coursework assignment. It discusses how the film challenges conventions by having the policeman as the antagonist and teenagers as protagonists. It also analyzes how the film represents social groups through the clothes of the characters and explores appropriate target audiences and distribution channels. The author reflects on what was learned from using the camera, editing and planning processes to create the film.
Media evaluation
The document discusses a student film project evaluating a horror film created by the authors. It provides details on how the film follows horror conventions through its use of sound effects and an unsettling setting in the woods. The film leaves the killer's identity ambiguous and mysterious. Technical challenges arose in filming and editing, but were addressed through practice and learning the equipment. Research into horror conventions and planning through storyboards and animatics helped structure the film.
Media as evaluation film opening
The document discusses the representation of gender roles in a thriller film created by the author. It states that the film portrays men as powerful and women as weak, following thriller conventions. It shows the female protagonist as vulnerable and unaware compared to the confident male characters through camera angles, clothing, and facial expressions. The target audience is described as 15+ year olds due to graphic science images and disturbing experiment scenes, though some profit may be lost by excluding younger teens. Feedback was gathered to improve the film and better suit the target audience.
Sr media evaluation final.
The document discusses the development of the opening for a student's media project from the original idea to the final version. The original opening used a montage of random locations that confused viewers. The revised opening uses conventions like suspense through dark lighting to avoid confusion and engage the audience. It was inspired by the openings of films like "Seven" that use similar techniques to create mystery and suspense.
Charlie Potter - Evaluation
1) The document provides an analysis of a student media project that aims to challenge conventions of the thriller genre through the use of mysterious characters, suspenseful scenes and plot twists.
2) It represents typical social groups for the genre, with stereotypical portrayals of aggressive male and passive female characters.
3) A major Hollywood studio could potentially distribute the project, as thrillers are popular and similar previous films like Se7en and Silence of the Lambs found box office success.
Smc Media Studies Self Evaluation
The document summarizes an evaluation of a media studies self-evaluation project by Joel Duxbury. The project involved creating an opening sequence for a paranormal thriller film with a group. Key details include:
- The group created a 3-minute opening sequence filmed at various locations and uploaded it to YouTube.
- They chose to make a paranormal thriller due to limited resources and felt their opening sequence met the genre's requirements through suspenseful elements.
- An audience survey found that most viewers were engaged by the film and wanted to know more about the characters.
- The evaluation identifies strengths like varied shots and effective sound, and weaknesses to potentially improve like certain shots.
Overall the evaluation
Smc Media Studies Self Evaluation
The document summarizes an evaluation of a media studies self-evaluation project by Joel Duxbury. The project involved creating an opening sequence for a paranormal thriller film with a group. Key details include:
- The group created a 3-minute opening sequence that was uploaded to YouTube.
- They chose to make a paranormal thriller due to limited resources and felt they achieved the genre well through suspenseful elements.
- Feedback from a questionnaire showed the target audience was ages 15+ and more male-oriented. Viewers were engaged by the story and effects.
- Strengths included varied shots and effective sound, while weaknesses could be improved scenes of characters by a window and running down an alley
Evaluation for blog DRunham
The document discusses the process of creating a film opening for a media studies assignment. It describes how studying other film openings helped with understanding conventions to include and timing of shots. Creating the opening improved the author's understanding of technologies like cameras, editing skills, and how film genres have evolved. Feedback was gathered from audiences through surveys. While the opening took much work, the author learned it would have benefited from spending more time filming various shots rather than relying heavily on editing limited footage.
Foundation production portfolio - Evaluation
The student learned a great deal from creating a short thriller film from start to finish. Through extensive research into the genre and industry, they improved their planning process and adapted their original idea. Filming skills like camerawork and editing improved over time. While the production process wasn't perfect, the student feels they created a good film considering the challenges, and learned valuable lessons to apply to future projects.
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