The document discusses how the author's media product, a horror film titled "Ominous", uses and develops conventions from real horror films. Some of the key conventions used include over-the-shoulder shots to build tension, close-up shots of characters' faces to show emotion and scare the audience, and the use of fake blood. The author also discusses conventions used in their film poster and film review, modeling them after other horror works to create a cohesive style. Overall, the author aimed to challenge conventions by using more mundane props but still create an effective scary film through camera techniques and effects.

1. 1) In what way does your media products use, develop or
challenge forms conventions of real media products?

2. When creating My film “Ominous” I had to make sure
that conventions of real life style models. By conducting
research within how horror films are created I was able
to gain a better understanding of typical convections
such as the (The Mis En Scene, Camera Shots
movement and Angles, Dialogue and narrative
structures. The main conventions used were within
camera shots movements and angles.
Within the top screenshot of (Rec3) and my own
creating “Ominous” the main convention used is “The
over the shoulder shot “ this instantly highlights what is
either in front or behind the character this helps the
audiences adrenaline levels to increase due to the fact
that they know what is coming which could effect lone
character. This is used within (Rec3) because it helps
highlights what has happened within the scene and give
the audience a brief overview of the zombie destruction
underneath the male character.
I have developed this convention within my film because
it give the same effect as it does to “Rec3” of fear and
danger as Kaylah is unaware what is behind her until
she looks into the mirror. This allows aided my because
it aided us to recorded within the mirror to catch the
perfect shot of Kaylah catching the ghost as she looks
into the mirror which is effective and creates that scare
factor towards the audience
(REC 3)
Ominous (my Film)

3. Another convention which I used was a close up shot as you
can see by Rory's and Kaylah's face being closened up into
the camera lens this helps the audience to see the facial
expression of the characters and allow the audience to think
what is coming next and also serves as a scaring factor for
the audience. By also using the fake blood it gives a greater
effect because blood indicates harm which the audience may
fear also blood may also cause them to become very
sheepish when watching the film . This is the effect which I
wanted to put across towards my audiences.
This is very similar to the research which I did on “Paranormal
activity: The chosen ones” the director used close up shots in
order to create scenes which are instant and catch the
audiences of guard causing them to become afraid and jump
out of their seats. The convention of the close up shot served
a great purpose for allowing this film have a horrific feel
toward it which help its effectiveness.
This was an convention which was adopted by myself to
create a film which was scary and effective when viewed
towards an audience.
Paranormal activity: The chosen
ones
Ominous (My Film)

4. We used the convention within the Mis En Scene which
was Props , This was imported because it helped fit the
nature of the film, e.g. “Ominous” was set within a
school.
So Props which were needed were , table chairs and
books. This did challenge the normal conventions of a
real horror film because most films focus on more
horrific props e.g. knives, guns and spears. As shows by
the images these are traditional props which would be
used within horror films which would give a scarier effect
toward there chosen audiences .
I do believe by not using more props it did cause the
film to become less effective when trying to scare them.
However one prop which was used which was affective
was (Fake Blood) Used within most horror films it help
five the effect of gore and pain and death which I tried to
create when Rory, Kyle and Kaylah were bring murdered
by the “Ghost of the school” this was effective due to the
audience feedback which I received when showing my
movie to family and also friends.
Ominous (my film)
General film props
Chair
Books
Tables

5. When creating my poster I had to conduct
research to find a style model which was suitable
to the specific style in which I wanted to use . The
main style model which I chose was , “The
Scream Poster”, I like this poster because it
allowed the audiences to create meaning from the
look of this poster which was that the victim was
being consumed by darkness due to the fact that
the shadow and the hand is covering the main
characters face and the eyes of the character
portrays sorrow and fear which can be picked up
by my chosen audience.
As you can see by my “Ominous” film poster I
have tried to replicate the same effects from the
style models and reapply it to my actual design.
By using Black, white and red I was able to create
effects which had many different representations
towards the film e.g. Red for the title help give
the representation of fear, death and blood which
was natural towards to most horror films . I also
believe that the use of imagery really helped by
using the close up shot conventions I was able to
show the audience some of the expressions of
“Kaylah” the victim which helped the audience to
gain a sense of sympathy towards her
I believe that I have use my research effectively when creating
this horror film poster because it uses all the conventions used
within real horror posters including the used of dark colours ,
positioning images closer for the audiences to see and also
positioning text in order to highlight key information for my
audiences e.g. Title and Release date which as you can see
is distinguished from the rest of the text due to an increase in
size and the change of colour to red because red stands out
more which has a greater effect

6. When creating my review I also used research which gave me
ideas into the types of conventions used . There were many
different conventions such as . E.g. Camera angles, Strap lines,
Font uses and colour schemes. I also had to remember that my
review had to link in with my horror poster so I made sure fonts
and images were similar.
When researching I found this review which highlighted a huge
image of the main character at the front this allowed me to gain
an insight into how to structure my review. I also used a verdict
section which highlighted to audiences the average rate of the
film by fellow directors and critics which was I used because it
allowed the audience to find out if the film was good enough to
watch.
I also included facts about creating the film such as what went
wrong and what went will this shows the audiences just how
much effort was put into the film and how we managed to
overcome barriers when producing the film .
Also the use of images was another convention which I adopted
from my research. By using images from the actual it allows
the audience to see the specific scenes which are going to be
embedded within the film . Also, it allows the audience to feel
special because they will believe they are the only people
privileged enough to see the scenes within the film . I do believe
that the review was hard to create however I do believe that the
style model was hard to use also because it didn’t have that
much convections of a “HORROR FILMS” which was essential to
create this film .
Salt Review
Ominous Review

7. When creating my review I also used research which gave me
ideas into the types of conventions used . There were many
different conventions such as . E.g. Camera angles, Strap lines,
Font uses and colour schemes. I also had to remember that my
review had to link in with my horror poster so I made sure fonts
and images were similar.
When researching I found this review which highlighted a huge
image of the main character at the front this allowed me to gain
an insight into how to structure my review. I also used a verdict
section which highlighted to audiences the average rate of the
film by fellow directors and critics which was I used because it
allowed the audience to find out if the film was good enough to
watch.
I also included facts about creating the film such as what went
wrong and what went will this shows the audiences just how
much effort was put into the film and how we managed to
overcome barriers when producing the film .
Also the use of images was another convention which I adopted
from my research. By using images from the actual it allows
the audience to see the specific scenes which are going to be
embedded within the film . Also, it allows the audience to feel
special because they will believe they are the only people
privileged enough to see the scenes within the film . I do believe
that the review was hard to create however I do believe that the
style model was hard to use also because it didn’t have that
much convections of a “HORROR FILMS” which was essential to
create this film .
Salt Review
Ominous Review