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The document discusses the film "Dawn of the Dead" in 7 paragraphs. It summarizes that the film has a dramatic pace with quick cuts between gruesome images. The title reflects the themes of a zombie apocalypse beginning to spread terror. The opening uses happy music ironically during scary moments. The narrative establishes that an apocalypse has started and a small group of people must survive. It leaves several plot points as enigma codes around how the zombies were created and how the characters will fight back.
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The document analyzes and summarizes 15 different opening title sequences from horror films. It observes that most OTS are symbolic and use techniques like asynchronous sound, narrative enigmas through headings, and mise-en-scene to represent characters. Specific films highlighted include The Walking Dead, which uses a dark color palette and abandoned locations to set an ominous tone without characters, and Evil Dead, which has a nonlinear sequence showing blood spreading to foreshadow violence in a gory yet unconventional way using opera music. The document discusses how opening sequences prepare audiences for films through setting atmosphere, mood, and leaving questions unanswered to generate interest.
Evaluation by Ellice Macro
The student produced an opening sequence for a horror/thriller film for a media coursework project. They worked in a group of three and the student did the majority of the editing. The opening sequence establishes the setting, introduces the main character, and creates tensions through enigmas like why the main character is running in the woods. It also contrasts happy scenes from three days earlier with the current tense situation to further intrigue the audience. Feedback showed the sequence was generally successful in conveying the genre and story.
Evaluation by Ellice Macro
The document summarizes an evaluation of a student's opening sequence for a horror/thriller film created for a media course. The student used typical horror conventions like black and white editing, suspenseful music, and a storyline involving teens camping in the woods being stalked by a killer. The evaluation discusses how the sequence establishes characters, settings, and raises questions to engage the audience. Feedback indicated the twist of the killer being a friend was effective at generating interest in the full story. Areas for improvement included ensuring the music matched the pacing of shots.
Assignment 2 ots conventions (penny dreadful)
The document discusses conventions used in opening title sequences. It describes conventions such as displaying the film title, crediting the film company and actors, using sound to set mood and genre, establishing mystery through brief clips ("enigma"), and establishing characters. The summary focuses on how these conventions are used in the opening title sequence for the TV show "Penny Dreadful". Specifically, it notes how enigma, tense music, Victorian-style text fonts, and pairing characters with animals are used to set the genre of monster horror and create mystery. It also explains that conventions like crediting the studio are not used since the show airs on a single channel.
Film studies 7th march
This document discusses horror films and genre conventions. It explains that horror films are meant to frighten audiences and invoke our deepest fears through the use of monsters. It discusses key elements of the horror genre including visual style, narrative structures, character archetypes like the "final girl", and the cultural context and societal fears that monsters represent. The document also examines the pleasures that audiences derive from the genre, such as emotional thrills, visceral reactions, and solving intellectual puzzles involved in the plots.
Conventions of-thrillers
The document analyzes the opening sequences of several thriller films, noting conventions and techniques used to establish genre and set expectations. For Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, fast-paced shots and images of illness establish a lively, virus-driven plot. For Zombieland, credits in red and immediate zombie attacks signal action and comedy. For World War Z, ominous music and blurred, violent footage build anticipation for global chaos and devastation. Throughout, dark cinematography, unsettling sounds, and hints of danger/death engage audiences as thrillers from the start.
Evaluation task 1
The document analyzes the genre conventions used in the author's thriller opening sequence and compares it to 4 other films. It discusses elements like editing, sound, camerawork, setting, costumes, makeup, props, lighting, and titles. The author's sequence uses conventions of the thriller genre like suspenseful music, short shot durations, point-of-view shots, and a cold color scheme. It also challenges some conventions by having the apocalyptic setting be in rural woods rather than an abandoned city.
Film pitch
The document provides details about the zombie comedy film "The Chronicles of Kev". It describes the film's genre, intended 15 rating, and target audience of male and strong female fans of comedy/horror films. The trailer will be 1-1.5 minutes, using fast cuts and shifts in pace to transition between horror and comedy elements. It will showcase the characters and their survival in a zombie apocalypse world.
Film pitch
The document provides details about the zombie comedy film "The Chronicles of Kev". It describes the intended 15 rating due to language, violence and references. It outlines plans to promote the low-budget film through websites, art house cinemas, and Film4. The trailer aims to initially portray horror through music and editing before revealing the film's comedic elements and tone.
A3 worksheet
The document discusses how three thriller film titles sequences establish key elements:
1. In Zodiac, theme, genre, tone and mood are set through rushed pacing, an intense soundtrack, and crowded shots. Character is introduced through the main character's morning routine with his son.
2. Seven uses an irregular title font and flashing text to set its horror genre. Mood is set through an unsettling soundtrack. Ambiguous images hint at the plot involving murders and an investigation.
3. Outbreak clearly states its location and establishes character through costumes. Its busy hospital setting and focus on medicine set the theme and tone. Explosions emphasize the impact of potential disease outbreaks.
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The document discusses a media idea for a comedy film aimed at a young audience between ages 16-18. It would involve filming friends acting in an immature and funny way. Short scenes and camera shots would be exciting rather than documentary style. Names proposed for the film include Insomnia, Delirium, and Frenzy. Shot ideas involve close-ups and pans around a room with a clock ticking and a therapist clicking a pen to portray unease.
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Genre media
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Analysis of film opening
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Analysis of film opening
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