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The document discusses how Alice Richardson addressed her target audience for a film project. She targeted those interested in thriller and horror genres since the film included violence and blood. Close-ups of the main character Lucy and shots showing her isolated state aimed to appeal to women by making them feel sympathetic. Audience feedback indicated that jump cuts used to make the narrative disorienting were effective, as were point-of-view shots that put viewers in the scene. However, more creative transitions could have been used for flashbacks beyond simple fades to black and white.
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Q5 evaluation
The document discusses how the filmmaker attracted their target audience and received audience feedback. To attract their target audience of people interested in thriller/horror films and psychology, they included visuals of blood on a knife, close-ups of the main character Lucy, and a high angle shot of her looking isolated. According to audience feedback, jump cuts used to make the narrative disorienting were well-received, as were point-of-view shots that put the viewer in the situation. However, feedback also noted that the filmmakers could have been more imaginative with transitions beyond the overused fades to black and white.
Question 1
1. The film uses conventions of psychological thrillers by focusing on the mental state of the main character Lucy through a therapy session setting and flashbacks.
2. Costuming, settings and props are realistic to develop a sense of realism, while also foreshadowing danger through Lucy's red sweater and a bloodied knife. Camera techniques like close-ups are used to focus on Lucy's expressions.
3. Editing techniques like fade transitions, jump cuts and music create tension between calm therapy scenes and disorienting, fast-paced flashbacks that mirror Lucy's state of mind.
Evaluation question 1
This document analyzes the film genre and techniques used in the opening sequence of a psychological thriller film. It discusses how the main character Lucy is portrayed as emotionally unstable through events at home to fit the psychological thriller genre. It then examines the use of mise-en-scene, props, and sound to further develop the characters and imply plot details without fully revealing them. Specifically, it notes how the characters' clothing, use of a cup/papers, knife, beer bottle, and mirror advance the drama and mystery of the story through visuals and implied meanings. Sound design with calm music, voiceovers, and effects of breathing/heartbeats also build tension and suspense without providing full context.
Evaluation question 1
Our film uses nonlinear storytelling through flashbacks to challenge conventions. The flashbacks show disoriented memories from the protagonist Lucy's perspective to give insight into why she is in therapy. Camera work like close-ups of Lucy's facial expressions emphasize her anxiety and nervousness. Shaky camera during flashbacks add to the intensity. Props like a blood-stained knife used to kill her father also fit the psychological thriller genre. Editing techniques like jump cuts further disorient the audience to reflect Lucy's deteriorating mental state. The film's title treatment in a bold red font matches the ominous tone set throughout.
Question 2
The document discusses how various social groups are represented in the media product. It represents the protagonist Lucy as a young woman who plays into stereotypes of women being psychotic and manipulative. Lucy is also presented as weak compared to her father through a high angle shot. Teenagers are associated with criminal behavior, so Lucy is portrayed as a college student who commits murder. Lucy's therapist Sophia subverts stereotypes of women by having an authoritative position but is still sympathetic, fitting stereotypes of upper-class white British professionals. Lucy's father is described as an alcoholic and likely violent, parallel to the abusive husband character in The Shining, while Lucy gains power by killing him, subverting expectations of gender and age roles.
Meleesha evaluation
The document summarizes an evaluation of a media product representing an atypical view of an emotional black male character. It discusses how the opening sequence uses a drawing to create intrigue like psychological thrillers. Classical music was used to attract the audience and keep them interested, similar to films like Seven and Black Swan. Research involved using YouTube and Wikipedia to learn about psychological thrillers and IMDb to view film openings. The final cut was changed from sepia to black and white based on feedback that it better fits the genre. Distribution by major studios like Sony Pictures and Film4 would be suitable as they produce similar psychological thrillers.
Meleesha evaluation
The document summarizes an evaluation of a media product representing an atypical view of an emotional black male character. It discusses how the opening sequence uses a drawing to create intrigue and classical music to attract the audience, similar to films like Seven and Black Swan. Research involved using YouTube and Wikipedia to learn about psychological thrillers and IMDb to view film openings. The editing software Final Cut Pro was used, initially applying a sepia effect before changing to black and white per feedback. Distribution by major studios like Sony Pictures and Film4 would be suitable as they produce similar psychological thriller genres.
Media as evaluation 1)
The product conforms to conventions of drama/thriller genres by telling a story of obsession between a woman and man, similar to the film "Obsessed". Non-diegetic music plays from the beginning and continues throughout the scene, creating an eerie atmosphere without dialogue and emphasizing the woman's obsession, keeping audiences engaged. The product challenges genres by originally intending to be one genre but developing elements of another during the creative process.
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The document discusses how the filmmaker attracted their target audience and received audience feedback. To attract their target audience of people interested in thriller/horror films and psychology, they included visuals of blood on a knife, close-ups of the main character Lucy, and a high angle shot of her looking isolated. According to audience feedback, jump cuts used to make the narrative disorienting were well-received, as were point-of-view shots that put the viewer in the situation. However, feedback also noted that the filmmakers could have been more imaginative with transitions beyond the overused fades to black and white.
Question 1
1. The film uses conventions of psychological thrillers by focusing on the mental state of the main character Lucy through a therapy session setting and flashbacks.
2. Costuming, settings and props are realistic to develop a sense of realism, while also foreshadowing danger through Lucy's red sweater and a bloodied knife. Camera techniques like close-ups are used to focus on Lucy's expressions.
3. Editing techniques like fade transitions, jump cuts and music create tension between calm therapy scenes and disorienting, fast-paced flashbacks that mirror Lucy's state of mind.
Evaluation question 1
This document analyzes the film genre and techniques used in the opening sequence of a psychological thriller film. It discusses how the main character Lucy is portrayed as emotionally unstable through events at home to fit the psychological thriller genre. It then examines the use of mise-en-scene, props, and sound to further develop the characters and imply plot details without fully revealing them. Specifically, it notes how the characters' clothing, use of a cup/papers, knife, beer bottle, and mirror advance the drama and mystery of the story through visuals and implied meanings. Sound design with calm music, voiceovers, and effects of breathing/heartbeats also build tension and suspense without providing full context.
Evaluation question 1
Our film uses nonlinear storytelling through flashbacks to challenge conventions. The flashbacks show disoriented memories from the protagonist Lucy's perspective to give insight into why she is in therapy. Camera work like close-ups of Lucy's facial expressions emphasize her anxiety and nervousness. Shaky camera during flashbacks add to the intensity. Props like a blood-stained knife used to kill her father also fit the psychological thriller genre. Editing techniques like jump cuts further disorient the audience to reflect Lucy's deteriorating mental state. The film's title treatment in a bold red font matches the ominous tone set throughout.
Question 2
The document discusses how various social groups are represented in the media product. It represents the protagonist Lucy as a young woman who plays into stereotypes of women being psychotic and manipulative. Lucy is also presented as weak compared to her father through a high angle shot. Teenagers are associated with criminal behavior, so Lucy is portrayed as a college student who commits murder. Lucy's therapist Sophia subverts stereotypes of women by having an authoritative position but is still sympathetic, fitting stereotypes of upper-class white British professionals. Lucy's father is described as an alcoholic and likely violent, parallel to the abusive husband character in The Shining, while Lucy gains power by killing him, subverting expectations of gender and age roles.
Meleesha evaluation
The document summarizes an evaluation of a media product representing an atypical view of an emotional black male character. It discusses how the opening sequence uses a drawing to create intrigue like psychological thrillers. Classical music was used to attract the audience and keep them interested, similar to films like Seven and Black Swan. Research involved using YouTube and Wikipedia to learn about psychological thrillers and IMDb to view film openings. The final cut was changed from sepia to black and white based on feedback that it better fits the genre. Distribution by major studios like Sony Pictures and Film4 would be suitable as they produce similar psychological thrillers.
Meleesha evaluation
The document summarizes an evaluation of a media product representing an atypical view of an emotional black male character. It discusses how the opening sequence uses a drawing to create intrigue and classical music to attract the audience, similar to films like Seven and Black Swan. Research involved using YouTube and Wikipedia to learn about psychological thrillers and IMDb to view film openings. The editing software Final Cut Pro was used, initially applying a sepia effect before changing to black and white per feedback. Distribution by major studios like Sony Pictures and Film4 would be suitable as they produce similar psychological thriller genres.
Media as evaluation 1)
The product conforms to conventions of drama/thriller genres by telling a story of obsession between a woman and man, similar to the film "Obsessed". Non-diegetic music plays from the beginning and continues throughout the scene, creating an eerie atmosphere without dialogue and emphasizing the woman's obsession, keeping audiences engaged. The product challenges genres by originally intending to be one genre but developing elements of another during the creative process.
Q1
This document discusses how a student's media project utilized conventions from horror films. It describes how the group initially considered films like Saw and Texas Chainsaw Massacre but ultimately drew more from the thriller Taken for their film about a girl being stalked. It then lists common horror conventions like dark atmosphere, scary music, isolated locations, unknown characters, the villain's point of view, and having a victim. The student explains how their film employed many of these conventions through dark visual effects, creepy music, filming in an isolated field, including the villain's perspective, and featuring a female victim to depict vulnerability.
Question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers attracted their target audience of 16-25 year olds. They used techniques like handheld camera footage, an actor in the target age group, and portraying a psychological entity based on audience research showing it was the most popular horror genre. The opening sequence hooked viewers through personal documentary clips and imagery that followed short, sharp textual descriptions to engage both active and passive audiences. Feedback on social media was positive overall, though some commented on an inconsistent accent or feeling uncomfortable during one scene.
Media evaluation how did you address your audience question 5
The document discusses how the filmmaker addressed their target audience. In pre-production, they read reviews of similar genre films and decided to include complicated characters with memorable relationships. They screened the film to a diverse group of 40 people. 30 people liked it, 5 had mixed opinions, and 5 did not like it. Feedback included the film being described as "interesting", "complicated", and "tense". Post-production feedback noted the cinematography created tension and atmosphere, while some found the nonlinear story too complicated.
Question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers aimed their film at a mature, mostly male audience by setting it in the 1950s with elements of film noir like murder and camera techniques common to the genre. While teenagers may not fully appreciate the movie, it does not include graphic violence and can be viewed by all ages. The film asks viewers to see from the perspective of the protagonist, a detective seeking revenge, and uses point-of-view shots and camera angles to make viewers feel claustrophobic or anticipate what will happen. Filmmakers conducted research and incorporated what audiences said they wanted to see, like conventions of the noir genre and suspense techniques.
Presentation2
Our media product was aimed at teens and young adults aged 15-24. It was a psychological thriller about a girl seeking justice for her sister's mysterious death. While some films may appeal to broader audiences, our plot was tailored to a specific niche group that would connect with the story. The cinematography, including camera shots from the main character's point of view and transitions between past and present, was designed for our target audience as it could be difficult for other groups to follow the fast-paced plot. Overall, the product represents the chosen social group through a storyline they can relate to.
Uses and gratifications theory
Uses and gratifications theory posits that people actively seek out media to fulfill certain needs. Rather than focusing on how media affects people, UGT examines why and how people consume media. It takes an audience-centered approach to understand mass communication and what motivates people's media use. Romantic comedies aim to provide viewers with an idealized view of relationships that allows them to escape reality, while horror films elicit physical and psychological reactions from audiences by confronting fears and testing their courage. Filmmakers can manipulate sounds and music to influence the emotions and tension felt by viewers based on the genre.
Evaluation 5
The document discusses how Alice Richardson addressed her target audience for a film project. She targeted those interested in thriller and horror genres since the film included violence and blood. Close-ups of the main character Lucy and shots showing her isolated state aimed to appeal to women by making them feel sympathetic. Audience feedback indicated that jump cuts used to make the narrative disorienting were effective, as were point-of-view shots that put viewers in the scene. However, more creative transitions could have been used for flashbacks beyond simple fades to black and white.
Question 2 evaluation
The document discusses how social groups were represented in a media product. The killer was represented stereotypically through dark clothing and lighting that hid their face and created mystery. The detective was represented differently, wearing plain clothes at first to be undercover but in a well-lit office setting that clearly showed him as an authority figure once his role was revealed. Overall, the document evaluates how the characters of the killer and detective were stereotypically portrayed through visual cues like clothing, lighting, and camera angles to fit expectations.
Evaluation question 5
We attracted our audience by presenting a mysterious horror film featuring a cult of female killers. The film leaves viewers wanting more without revealing too much. It also stars the filmmakers themselves, intriguing friends to watch and see their roles. The spooky soundtrack matched the genre and intensified scenes. It used different music styles to set the mood and reinforce the horror theme. The film title was adapted from the action horror film "The Hills Have Eyes" to attract that audience and suggest a creepy, stalking theme set in a school through the word "halls".
Delusion pitch
Two friends go into the woods to take pictures but one friend blacks out and the other goes missing. When he wakes up, the main character has blood on his hands but cannot remember what happened. He develops the photos from that day, hoping to find clues. While doing so, he hears a noise in the dark room but sees nothing. The film will use a dark room, the woods, and subtle clues to suggest the main character may be experiencing psychosis or hallucinations as he tries to find his missing friend.
Aesthetica film festival
This document provides information about film collections, masterclasses, and showcases at the Aesthetica film festival. It includes:
- Details on 3 film collections focused on comedy, thriller, and documentary genres.
- Information about 2 masterclasses on finding film locations and visual effects.
- A description of a university showcase called "Points of View, Yours, mine and theirs” presented by York St Johns University focusing on short films and student perspectives.
film presentation
A group of friends go camping in the woods but get separated during a supernatural storm. One friend goes missing and suffers from mental health issues. The others struggle to find their missing friend and locate clues in the dense woods. They eventually discover the missing friend in critical condition and rush them to the hospital. The filmmakers plan to promote the film by emphasizing the supernatural storm and one character who finds clues about the missing friend. Their marketing campaign will include a teaser trailer, posters, magazine articles, social media promotion targeting 15-24 year olds. Poster and magazine cover ideas focus on close-ups of scared or missing faces in dark colors to convey the horror genre.
The silence of the lambs opening
An FBI agent, played by Jodie Foster, goes for a jog in the woods. She later arrives at the police station where she sees graphic pictures of skinned victims posted on the wall. The opening scene establishes a tense atmosphere through low key lighting and a misty, eerie setting in the woods. These directorial choices are meant to instantly plunge the audience into a sense of mystery and unease, signaling that this will be a thriller film.
Task 5
This document discusses four shots from a film and how they attract the target educated audience. The first shot shows a library to set an intelligent scene. The second shows the actress walking away from books to appear sophisticated rather than objectified. The third reveals she was researching murder, signaling it as a theme the audience will want. The fourth keeps a book about why good people turn bad prominently featured to engage the well-read audience.
Film distribution
This document discusses film distribution and strategies for distributing a psychological thriller film called "Scenario". It defines film distribution as making a film available for viewing through a distributor determining marketing strategy, release dates, and exhibition options. The document analyzes examples of independently distributed psychological thrillers and determines an independent company would best suit "Scenario". It proposes Lionsgate as a potential distributor since they have experience with controversial films. Exhibition strategies suggested include film festivals and subtle promotional displays in public transit areas. The proposed distribution date is February 1st to appeal during a time without many psychological thrillers.
The private eye
A private investigator must take extreme measures to save his younger sister after she is abducted by a man from the detective's past. The film will be promoted through posters, magazines, and a teaser trailer focusing on the eye motif and kidnapping plot. The target audience is 15 to 30-somethings who enjoy thrillers and crime genres, and the film will be marketed primarily through social media platforms.
Q.1
1) The student's film uses conventions of the psychological thriller genre, such as flashbacks and knives, to portray the protagonist's distressed mental state. Shots between the protagonist and therapist in her office show their contrasting social classes. Close-ups of the protagonist's face during flashbacks demonstrate her distressed facial expressions. Point-of-view shots and sound effects like heavy breathing further convey the protagonist's panicked mindset and imply she is seeking revenge.
Evaluation question 5
The filmmakers intended to elicit sympathy for the main character Lucy and create tension. They achieved this by portraying Lucy as vulnerable and using sound effects and camera angles without excessive gore. They researched similar genres for inspiration and chose to focus on a young female protagonist to appeal to that audience. Feedback was used to add tension-building elements like heavy breathing and heartbeat sounds. However, omitting the death of Lucy's mother made the plot confusing for viewers without context. Future improvements could show that key scene and alter the film's color and graphics.
Q.2
This document summarizes how various social groups are represented in the media product. Lucy Jones, the protagonist, is portrayed as a young woman to attract a younger, female audience. Stereotypical high angle shots are used to portray women as weaker. Lucy's therapist Sophia subverts stereotypes by being an intelligent, authoritative woman. Lucy's father David is implied to be an alcoholic working-class man who kills Lucy's mother, making him a terrible father figure. Only Lucy's mother Louise is heard screaming, portraying her as weak. David is compared to the character Jack from The Shining, both resorting to violence against their families due to alcohol and mental instability.
Props and costumes
The document discusses several props used in a student film to convey important plot elements and establish characters and settings. A coffee mug and papers were used in therapy scenes to make the setting seem like a therapist's office. A beer bottle next to a character was used to imply he was an alcoholic. A bloody knife was shown to indicate a murder without explicitly depicting it. A mirror was used to suggest the main character has two conflicting minds. Clothing choices helped identify characters' ages and roles.
Evaluation question 7
In the preliminary exercise, the filmmakers demonstrated match on action, shot-reverse-shot, and adhering to the 180 degree rule in a short conversation scene. For the main task, they filmed and edited the opening two minutes of a film with titles, incorporating these techniques and using match on action and shot-reverse-shots throughout therapy session scenes. They improved at shot-reverse-shots by making them clearer and better framed, and introduced jump cuts to disorient the viewer, filming short takes from different distances.
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Q1
This document discusses how a student's media project utilized conventions from horror films. It describes how the group initially considered films like Saw and Texas Chainsaw Massacre but ultimately drew more from the thriller Taken for their film about a girl being stalked. It then lists common horror conventions like dark atmosphere, scary music, isolated locations, unknown characters, the villain's point of view, and having a victim. The student explains how their film employed many of these conventions through dark visual effects, creepy music, filming in an isolated field, including the villain's perspective, and featuring a female victim to depict vulnerability.
Question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers attracted their target audience of 16-25 year olds. They used techniques like handheld camera footage, an actor in the target age group, and portraying a psychological entity based on audience research showing it was the most popular horror genre. The opening sequence hooked viewers through personal documentary clips and imagery that followed short, sharp textual descriptions to engage both active and passive audiences. Feedback on social media was positive overall, though some commented on an inconsistent accent or feeling uncomfortable during one scene.
Media evaluation how did you address your audience question 5
The document discusses how the filmmaker addressed their target audience. In pre-production, they read reviews of similar genre films and decided to include complicated characters with memorable relationships. They screened the film to a diverse group of 40 people. 30 people liked it, 5 had mixed opinions, and 5 did not like it. Feedback included the film being described as "interesting", "complicated", and "tense". Post-production feedback noted the cinematography created tension and atmosphere, while some found the nonlinear story too complicated.
Question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers aimed their film at a mature, mostly male audience by setting it in the 1950s with elements of film noir like murder and camera techniques common to the genre. While teenagers may not fully appreciate the movie, it does not include graphic violence and can be viewed by all ages. The film asks viewers to see from the perspective of the protagonist, a detective seeking revenge, and uses point-of-view shots and camera angles to make viewers feel claustrophobic or anticipate what will happen. Filmmakers conducted research and incorporated what audiences said they wanted to see, like conventions of the noir genre and suspense techniques.
Presentation2
Our media product was aimed at teens and young adults aged 15-24. It was a psychological thriller about a girl seeking justice for her sister's mysterious death. While some films may appeal to broader audiences, our plot was tailored to a specific niche group that would connect with the story. The cinematography, including camera shots from the main character's point of view and transitions between past and present, was designed for our target audience as it could be difficult for other groups to follow the fast-paced plot. Overall, the product represents the chosen social group through a storyline they can relate to.
Uses and gratifications theory
Uses and gratifications theory posits that people actively seek out media to fulfill certain needs. Rather than focusing on how media affects people, UGT examines why and how people consume media. It takes an audience-centered approach to understand mass communication and what motivates people's media use. Romantic comedies aim to provide viewers with an idealized view of relationships that allows them to escape reality, while horror films elicit physical and psychological reactions from audiences by confronting fears and testing their courage. Filmmakers can manipulate sounds and music to influence the emotions and tension felt by viewers based on the genre.
Evaluation 5
The document discusses how Alice Richardson addressed her target audience for a film project. She targeted those interested in thriller and horror genres since the film included violence and blood. Close-ups of the main character Lucy and shots showing her isolated state aimed to appeal to women by making them feel sympathetic. Audience feedback indicated that jump cuts used to make the narrative disorienting were effective, as were point-of-view shots that put viewers in the scene. However, more creative transitions could have been used for flashbacks beyond simple fades to black and white.
Question 2 evaluation
The document discusses how social groups were represented in a media product. The killer was represented stereotypically through dark clothing and lighting that hid their face and created mystery. The detective was represented differently, wearing plain clothes at first to be undercover but in a well-lit office setting that clearly showed him as an authority figure once his role was revealed. Overall, the document evaluates how the characters of the killer and detective were stereotypically portrayed through visual cues like clothing, lighting, and camera angles to fit expectations.
Evaluation question 5
We attracted our audience by presenting a mysterious horror film featuring a cult of female killers. The film leaves viewers wanting more without revealing too much. It also stars the filmmakers themselves, intriguing friends to watch and see their roles. The spooky soundtrack matched the genre and intensified scenes. It used different music styles to set the mood and reinforce the horror theme. The film title was adapted from the action horror film "The Hills Have Eyes" to attract that audience and suggest a creepy, stalking theme set in a school through the word "halls".
Delusion pitch
Two friends go into the woods to take pictures but one friend blacks out and the other goes missing. When he wakes up, the main character has blood on his hands but cannot remember what happened. He develops the photos from that day, hoping to find clues. While doing so, he hears a noise in the dark room but sees nothing. The film will use a dark room, the woods, and subtle clues to suggest the main character may be experiencing psychosis or hallucinations as he tries to find his missing friend.
Aesthetica film festival
This document provides information about film collections, masterclasses, and showcases at the Aesthetica film festival. It includes:
- Details on 3 film collections focused on comedy, thriller, and documentary genres.
- Information about 2 masterclasses on finding film locations and visual effects.
- A description of a university showcase called "Points of View, Yours, mine and theirs” presented by York St Johns University focusing on short films and student perspectives.
film presentation
A group of friends go camping in the woods but get separated during a supernatural storm. One friend goes missing and suffers from mental health issues. The others struggle to find their missing friend and locate clues in the dense woods. They eventually discover the missing friend in critical condition and rush them to the hospital. The filmmakers plan to promote the film by emphasizing the supernatural storm and one character who finds clues about the missing friend. Their marketing campaign will include a teaser trailer, posters, magazine articles, social media promotion targeting 15-24 year olds. Poster and magazine cover ideas focus on close-ups of scared or missing faces in dark colors to convey the horror genre.
The silence of the lambs opening
An FBI agent, played by Jodie Foster, goes for a jog in the woods. She later arrives at the police station where she sees graphic pictures of skinned victims posted on the wall. The opening scene establishes a tense atmosphere through low key lighting and a misty, eerie setting in the woods. These directorial choices are meant to instantly plunge the audience into a sense of mystery and unease, signaling that this will be a thriller film.
Task 5
This document discusses four shots from a film and how they attract the target educated audience. The first shot shows a library to set an intelligent scene. The second shows the actress walking away from books to appear sophisticated rather than objectified. The third reveals she was researching murder, signaling it as a theme the audience will want. The fourth keeps a book about why good people turn bad prominently featured to engage the well-read audience.
Film distribution
This document discusses film distribution and strategies for distributing a psychological thriller film called "Scenario". It defines film distribution as making a film available for viewing through a distributor determining marketing strategy, release dates, and exhibition options. The document analyzes examples of independently distributed psychological thrillers and determines an independent company would best suit "Scenario". It proposes Lionsgate as a potential distributor since they have experience with controversial films. Exhibition strategies suggested include film festivals and subtle promotional displays in public transit areas. The proposed distribution date is February 1st to appeal during a time without many psychological thrillers.
The private eye
A private investigator must take extreme measures to save his younger sister after she is abducted by a man from the detective's past. The film will be promoted through posters, magazines, and a teaser trailer focusing on the eye motif and kidnapping plot. The target audience is 15 to 30-somethings who enjoy thrillers and crime genres, and the film will be marketed primarily through social media platforms.
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Q.1
1) The student's film uses conventions of the psychological thriller genre, such as flashbacks and knives, to portray the protagonist's distressed mental state. Shots between the protagonist and therapist in her office show their contrasting social classes. Close-ups of the protagonist's face during flashbacks demonstrate her distressed facial expressions. Point-of-view shots and sound effects like heavy breathing further convey the protagonist's panicked mindset and imply she is seeking revenge.
Evaluation question 5
The filmmakers intended to elicit sympathy for the main character Lucy and create tension. They achieved this by portraying Lucy as vulnerable and using sound effects and camera angles without excessive gore. They researched similar genres for inspiration and chose to focus on a young female protagonist to appeal to that audience. Feedback was used to add tension-building elements like heavy breathing and heartbeat sounds. However, omitting the death of Lucy's mother made the plot confusing for viewers without context. Future improvements could show that key scene and alter the film's color and graphics.
Q.2
This document summarizes how various social groups are represented in the media product. Lucy Jones, the protagonist, is portrayed as a young woman to attract a younger, female audience. Stereotypical high angle shots are used to portray women as weaker. Lucy's therapist Sophia subverts stereotypes by being an intelligent, authoritative woman. Lucy's father David is implied to be an alcoholic working-class man who kills Lucy's mother, making him a terrible father figure. Only Lucy's mother Louise is heard screaming, portraying her as weak. David is compared to the character Jack from The Shining, both resorting to violence against their families due to alcohol and mental instability.
Props and costumes
The document discusses several props used in a student film to convey important plot elements and establish characters and settings. A coffee mug and papers were used in therapy scenes to make the setting seem like a therapist's office. A beer bottle next to a character was used to imply he was an alcoholic. A bloody knife was shown to indicate a murder without explicitly depicting it. A mirror was used to suggest the main character has two conflicting minds. Clothing choices helped identify characters' ages and roles.
Evaluation question 7
In the preliminary exercise, the filmmakers demonstrated match on action, shot-reverse-shot, and adhering to the 180 degree rule in a short conversation scene. For the main task, they filmed and edited the opening two minutes of a film with titles, incorporating these techniques and using match on action and shot-reverse-shots throughout therapy session scenes. They improved at shot-reverse-shots by making them clearer and better framed, and introduced jump cuts to disorient the viewer, filming short takes from different distances.
Questionnaire
The document summarizes feedback from a questionnaire given to 20 people from the target audience of a student film. For question 1, most people enjoyed the storyline but some found it slightly confusing. For question 2, most preferred the psychological thriller genre over horror. For question 3, people liked the disorienting jump cuts and point-of-view shots that juxtaposed fast and slow motion. For question 4, most felt more imaginative transitions could have been used in addition to fades, and some felt the flashbacks needed more details to be understandable.
Genric conventions in psychological thrillers
Psychological thrillers typically feature characters like stalkers, innocent individuals, psychotic individuals, and those with dark pasts. Common locations include cities and psychiatric wards. Low key lighting is often used to create tension and suspicion. Editing techniques like flashbacks, black and white scenes, and montage are employed to highlight emotions and important messages. Music and sounds are also implemented to build tension and atmosphere.
Evaluation question 1
Our film uses nonlinear storytelling through flashbacks to challenge conventions. The flashbacks show disoriented memories from the protagonist Lucy's perspective to give insight into why she is in therapy. Camera work like close-ups of Lucy's facial expressions emphasize her anxiety and nervousness. Shaky camera during flashbacks add to the intensity. Props like a blood-stained knife used to kill her father further the psychological thriller genre. Editing techniques like jump cuts and slowed footage manipulate time and disorient the audience to reflect Lucy's deteriorating mental state.
Evaluation Question 2
This document analyzes how different social groups are represented in a media product.
The main protagonist Lucy Jones is represented as a young woman in her late teens dealing with mental health issues, playing into stereotypes of women as psychologically unstable. Her therapist Sophia challenges some gender stereotypes as an authoritative female figure but also exhibits stereotypically feminine traits like empathy.
Lucy's father David is portrayed as a working class, alcoholic man who becomes violent, supporting views of men as dominant but out of control. Lucy's mother Louise is only referenced and depicted as the victim of arguments, reinforcing stereotypes of women as weak. Comparisons are also drawn between David's character and the violent alcoholic father figure in
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This document discusses the genre of psychological thrillers. It defines psychological thrillers as thrillers that emphasize the psychology of unstable characters. It lists some common conventions like low lighting, tense music, flashbacks, and black and white filters. Recurring themes in psychological thrillers include death, reality, identity, and existence. Example films mentioned are Black Swan, The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and Jacob's Ladder. Common iconography includes knives, shadows, confined spaces, running water, and barred windows. Main character types discussed are protagonists who seek to restore order and antagonists who try to defeat the protagonists.
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The document discusses the target audience and aspects intended to attract them for a thriller film. The target audience is identified as 15-24 year old males who enjoy both thrillers and horrors. To appeal to this audience, the film opening takes an eerie, horror-like approach. Scenes that test audience feedback found particularly suspenseful or effective include a shot of a man watching a girl in the shower without her knowledge and changing perspective to that of the stalker outside the house.
The face of a killer evaluation
The document discusses the forms and conventions used in the opening of thriller films. It analyzes how the student media project both conformed to and challenged these conventions through elements like narrative, mise-en-scene, camera work, editing, sound, and titles. Key ways the project developed conventions included subverting expectations by revealing the apparent victim was actually the killer. Audience feedback found this twist to be an interesting surprise, though some felt confused.
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The document summarizes the ways in which the media product, a thriller film titled "The Face of a Killer", uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It discusses how the film uses red colors, dim lighting, quick cuts, and ominous music to build tension. It also challenges conventions by subverting expectations about the identity of the victim and killer. Audience feedback found these techniques generally effective at creating suspense, though some were confused by the twist in expectations.
Evaluation activity, q5
The document discusses how an unconventional villain was used in the opening sequence of a thriller film to appeal to the target audience. The villain's motivation of love for her sister makes her both sinister and sympathetic. Camera techniques like high and low angles were used to involve the audience. The opening features realistic settings, props, and sound to immerse viewers. Audience feedback indicated they enjoyed the unexpected elements, suspense, and not knowing what the villain would do next.
Thriller evaluation
Our media product uses conventions of the thriller genre such as setting scenes in woods and using ominous music. We challenge conventions by having a female antagonist rather than a male one. The product represents young, middle class white females and uses techniques like point of view shots to make the audience feel vulnerable. It would likely be distributed as a TV movie on Channel 4 due to its young audience and low budget. The learner has gained skills in filming, editing software, and collaborating with others to create the product.
Question 5
The document discusses how a film targeted a psychological thriller audience aged 15+. Research was conducted on similar films to understand the genre. Audience surveys found that the title and story appealed to the target demographic. The film's setting of a modern house and family characters also aligned with the target group. Audience feedback suggested making the pace faster and adding music. The filmmakers incorporated more jump cuts and suspenseful ending, as well as weird, distorted music. To further improve, the document suggests using more shot varieties like high and low angles to emphasize characters' emotions and power dynamics.
Restrained evaluation 2
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real thriller titles sequences. It uses conventions such as POV shots, close-ups, symbolic props, and vulnerable characters. It challenges conventions like atypical titles and pacing. The product was influenced by films like Seven and Silence of the Lambs. It represents social groups through stereotypical gender and age roles. The product could be distributed by companies like Blumhouse or Hammer Films targeting thriller audiences.
Hunted
Our media product is a psychological thriller that was inspired by films like The Blair Witch Project and Se7en. It would be distributed by Paramount Pictures and funded by Film 4. Our marketing campaign would advertise the trailer online and through television and posters targeted towards our intended audience. We developed conventions from real thriller titles and employed various camera shots and angles, like crane shots, close-ups, and over-the-shoulder shots, to create tension, mystery, and put viewers in the perspective of the victim. Through this project, we learned about effective shot composition and the extensive post-production process, including editing for pace and following filmmaking rules.
Luke Mayes - Media Foundation Production Portfolio Evaluation
Luke Mayes analyzes the conventions used in his psychological thriller film. He discusses using quick cuts and fades to create a sense of time distortion and tension. Iconography like a motorcycle was used to create excitement and tension. The modern setting in an average environment challenges expectations and creates suspense. The film represents different social groups - a middle-aged man, young upper-class man, and a wife - to add variety and tension between characters. The film could be distributed by Hollywood studios for its style, though it lacks opportunities for merchandising. The primary audience would be males aged 13-18 based on a survey about popular thriller audiences and ratings.
Evaluation 5
The document discusses strategies for marketing a thriller film to a target audience of young adults and teenagers. It analyzes other successful thriller films like "Taken 2" that attracted similar audiences. Key techniques these films used included posters, social media, trailers, websites and merchandise.
The document then discusses conventions used in the film, such as suspenseful music, relatable protagonists, dim lighting during scary scenes, and close-up shots to convey emotions. It highlights the film's unique selling point as being set in a windmill, an unconventional setting.
Finally, it analyzes draft posters created for the film, noting improvements made like changing to a black and white image and altering the font to better
Evaluation Question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers targeted and addressed their audience of 16-24 year olds for their psychological thriller film. They researched that this age group and males in particular are drawn to the genre. The film features main characters of similar ages to the target audience and is set in a rural village to increase relatability. To engage the audience, the film aims to provide both visceral thrills through scenes of violence and intellectual puzzles by including mysterious elements open to interpretation.
Question 4&5
The document discusses how the filmmakers identified their target audience for a thriller film. They researched 10 popular thriller films like Taken and Non-Stop to find that the main audience was 15-24 year old males. However, one film Side Effects had a more even split between men and women. The filmmakers decided to use conventions like camerawork, editing, sound and lighting associated with the thriller genre to appeal to this audience. They aimed to have a balance of generic conventions but also original elements to make the film their own.
AS FOUNDATION PRODUCTION, EVALUATION
The document provides the results of a questionnaire given to an audience after viewing the opening sequence for a thriller film called "Blind Corner". The results showed that the audience found the opening creepy and thrilling, felt tension was built up well, and wanted to know what happened next. They responded positively to the actors, setting, and soundtrack. Most said they would want to watch the full film. The document discusses what was learned from constructing the opening sequence, including skills with camera equipment, editing software, and including appropriate conventions to engage the target thriller audience.
AS FOUNDATION PRODUCTION EVALUATION
The document provides the results of a questionnaire given to an audience after viewing the opening sequence for a thriller film called "Blind Corner". The results showed that the audience found the opening creepy and thrilling, felt tension was built up well, and wanted to know what happened next. They responded positively to the actors, setting, and soundtrack. Most said they would want to watch the full film. The document discusses what was learned from constructing the opening sequence, including skills with camera equipment, editing software, sourcing music, and improving overall planning and confidence.
Evaluation Question 1
The document discusses how the media product conforms to and develops conventions of the horror genre. It adheres to conventions such as using relatable locations, flashbacks, an orchestral score, and everyday character appearances. It references real-world issues like mental illness. It aims to balance genre expectations with a sophisticated narrative and realistic production elements while staying within a low budget. The product strives to invoke an emotional response from audiences through its use of lighting, music, and ambiguous events.
Media Evaluation
The document provides an analysis by Hannah Winter of her group's thriller media production. Some key points:
1) They studied conventions from films like Brick and The Lovely Bones to influence their opening. This included using a ring to trigger a flashback.
2) They challenged conventions by using a young male as the villain rather than a middle-aged man.
3) Their intended audience was teenagers and adults who enjoy thriller and mystery genres. They gained feedback mostly from 16-19 year olds.
4) Hannah learned about using advanced editing software like Final Cut Pro and improving lighting, sound, and acting from their preliminary task to the full production.
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.
Restrained Evaluation
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real thriller/horror media products. It summarizes how the group used conventions like point-of-view shots and close-ups to build suspense, but challenged conventions like typical editing techniques and inclusion of titles in red text. Inspiration was drawn from other media works like "Seven" and "Silence of the Lambs" regarding shots, music, and settings. The social groups of the vulnerable female victim and dominant male villain were represented in a stereotypical way to make the message more effective.
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- 1. Evaluation Question 5: How did you attract/address your audience? Alice Richardson
- 2. Target audience We researched into who we thought would be a suitable target audience for our film; this would be for people who enjoy the thriller and horror genre as we include blood in our film, therefore signifies the film as violent, however also psychological. We used close ups of Lucy, and a long shot of her looking in the mirror to convey the film to be focusing on her state of mind which links to our target demographic. Finally, we used a high angle shot of Lucy to make her look isolated and anxious; this would appeal to our target demographic of women as they will feel sympathetic towards her.
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