The document summarizes the forms and conventions used in the opening of a student film. It introduces the main protagonist through an establishing shot that sets the scene and location. Sad, melancholy music is used to set the tone and create intrigue about the film's genre and story. The film titles are presented conventionally in white to be clearly visible without obstructing shots. The social groups represented are young adults as the target audience who can relate to the main character, who is a girl dealing with mental illness.

1. Media Evaluation
Ella Wood

2. Forms and conventions of my film opening
Form and convention Relate to your film Evidence
Introducing the main
protagonist and the
setting.
U In my film I introduced my main protagonist
through the the use of an establishing shot. Where
the audience establish the setting and the main
character of the film.
Music creates the mood. D The music was melancholy and made you feel
sadness for the character it also sets the tone for
the film. And fits in with the genre. It also creates
enigma of what the film will be about.
Titles that fit in with the
film to introduce the key
people within making of
the film
U The titles are in the same order as a conventional
film. The titles are in a good position in the film so
that we can clearly see it but not obstruct the
filming. We used the color white as it is clear to
see in every shot

3. How does your media product represent particular
social groups
 The social group featured in our film are young adults. So
our opening appeals to a young target audience, someone
around the same age because they are more likely to relate
to the film and main character.
 Also featuring a girl with mental illness.