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The document discusses why Warner Bros. would be a suitable media institution to distribute the author's media product. Warner Bros. is known for producing popular action, sci-fi, drama and suspense movies such as The Dark Knight Rises, Harry Potter, Inception and Gravity. The author's film is also a suspense/thriller genre. It draws inspiration from Gravity in its focus on a female lead, from Inception in its portrayal of technology both benefiting and endangering people, and from Prisoners in its tense and serious tone without background music. Warner Bros. has a history of success distributing real-world inspired suspense films, and the author's original concept linking April Fool's Day and social media
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Question 2- AS Media
The documentary represents several social groups:
- Males are portrayed as both antagonists who experimented on females causing widespread death, and as a distressed newscaster. This reinforces stereotypes of males being dominant and powerful.
- The female protagonist is both a weak and fragile sole survivor struggling with isolation, but also strong and independent in her ability to survive on her own. This breaks gender stereotypes of females needing male protection.
- The film portrays only white British citizens due to the filmmakers' limited access to actors of other ethnicities.
- Teenagers are the subjects of the film to make the storyline more relatable and engaging for the target teenage audience.
Attack the block
The document discusses two articles that analyze the 2011 film "Attack the Block" - one praises how the film humanizes a gang of teenage boys by having them battle actual aliens instead of continuing to portray them as violent criminals, while the other criticizes the film for glossing over an early mugging committed by the boys and not truly resolving issues of their violence. The document asks which article is more persuasive and why.
Unit 1 – Distinction Criteria
The document discusses the film The Descent and whether it achieved its purposes. It argues that the film successfully changed representations of women in horror by portraying the female characters as strong, independent, and able to protect themselves without male help. It also achieved its purpose of entertaining audiences and making a profit. Additionally, the film changed the horror genre by having an all-female cast that avoided typical stereotypes. However, the sequel was not as successful at reinventing the genre. The document concludes that the film kept audiences interested through its frightening visuals, realistic cave setting, use of diegetic sound, blood and gore, and clear narrative across different horror subgenres.
Harry brown
This document discusses the representation of youth in British cinema, specifically in the film Harry Brown. It examines how youth are portrayed as threatening normality and social norms. Key characters and scenes from Harry Brown are analyzed to show how the film depicts this. The document also discusses film theorist Robin Wood's theory that horror films portray normality being threatened by monsters, with normality representing conformity to dominant social values like heterosexual families and institutions that protect them. Youth are emerging as monsters in some contemporary British films that threaten normality in this way.
Attack the block
The document discusses the 2011 film "Attack the Block" and two perspectives on its representation of youth. The first article notes that the film initially portrays the young characters stereotypically but develops a more sympathetic representation as they are pitted against actual aliens. The second critic argues the film glosses over an early mugging by the characters and does not fully resolve issues of their violence. The document asks which perspective is agreed with more and why. It also provides context from the film's director and theorist Richard Dyer on how entertainment can portray utopian ideals.
The guardian hoodies article
The document discusses how hoodies have become frightening villains in British cinema, preying on society's fears of urban youth. Hoodies are portrayed more negatively than previous youth subcultures due to their perceived lower class status and oppositional relationship with society. Films that feature hoodies as villains generate fear by depicting them as feral, dangerous packs roaming housing estates. However, films that attempt to humanize and understand individual hoodies through empathy are rarely horrors, showing there is love and humanity behind the threatening facade.
Thriller movies
Thrillers use suspense, tension, and excitement to stimulate the viewer's emotions and provide a high level of anticipation and uncertainty. The purpose is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats by following a protagonist against a problem or antagonist, without revealing everything so as to surprise the viewer. Thrillers tend to be fast-paced films that take place over a short period of time, such as within a day, leaving the audience not knowing what will happen next.
Horror best genre
Horror is arguably the most impactful and culturally influential movie genre. It encourages active spectatorship and leaves a lasting impression on viewers. Horror films also tend to have strong fan followings and lucrative sequels. Additionally, successful horror movies at the beginning of directors' careers show that the genre allows filmmakers to creatively push boundaries. Horror fulfills many needs that viewers seek when watching media, such as escapism and identification with characters. Social media also helps horror films spread and generate discussion around mysteries or theories within the films.
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Question 2- AS Media
The documentary represents several social groups:
- Males are portrayed as both antagonists who experimented on females causing widespread death, and as a distressed newscaster. This reinforces stereotypes of males being dominant and powerful.
- The female protagonist is both a weak and fragile sole survivor struggling with isolation, but also strong and independent in her ability to survive on her own. This breaks gender stereotypes of females needing male protection.
- The film portrays only white British citizens due to the filmmakers' limited access to actors of other ethnicities.
- Teenagers are the subjects of the film to make the storyline more relatable and engaging for the target teenage audience.
Attack the block
The document discusses two articles that analyze the 2011 film "Attack the Block" - one praises how the film humanizes a gang of teenage boys by having them battle actual aliens instead of continuing to portray them as violent criminals, while the other criticizes the film for glossing over an early mugging committed by the boys and not truly resolving issues of their violence. The document asks which article is more persuasive and why.
Unit 1 – Distinction Criteria
The document discusses the film The Descent and whether it achieved its purposes. It argues that the film successfully changed representations of women in horror by portraying the female characters as strong, independent, and able to protect themselves without male help. It also achieved its purpose of entertaining audiences and making a profit. Additionally, the film changed the horror genre by having an all-female cast that avoided typical stereotypes. However, the sequel was not as successful at reinventing the genre. The document concludes that the film kept audiences interested through its frightening visuals, realistic cave setting, use of diegetic sound, blood and gore, and clear narrative across different horror subgenres.
Harry brown
This document discusses the representation of youth in British cinema, specifically in the film Harry Brown. It examines how youth are portrayed as threatening normality and social norms. Key characters and scenes from Harry Brown are analyzed to show how the film depicts this. The document also discusses film theorist Robin Wood's theory that horror films portray normality being threatened by monsters, with normality representing conformity to dominant social values like heterosexual families and institutions that protect them. Youth are emerging as monsters in some contemporary British films that threaten normality in this way.
Attack the block
The document discusses the 2011 film "Attack the Block" and two perspectives on its representation of youth. The first article notes that the film initially portrays the young characters stereotypically but develops a more sympathetic representation as they are pitted against actual aliens. The second critic argues the film glosses over an early mugging by the characters and does not fully resolve issues of their violence. The document asks which perspective is agreed with more and why. It also provides context from the film's director and theorist Richard Dyer on how entertainment can portray utopian ideals.
The guardian hoodies article
The document discusses how hoodies have become frightening villains in British cinema, preying on society's fears of urban youth. Hoodies are portrayed more negatively than previous youth subcultures due to their perceived lower class status and oppositional relationship with society. Films that feature hoodies as villains generate fear by depicting them as feral, dangerous packs roaming housing estates. However, films that attempt to humanize and understand individual hoodies through empathy are rarely horrors, showing there is love and humanity behind the threatening facade.
Thriller movies
Thrillers use suspense, tension, and excitement to stimulate the viewer's emotions and provide a high level of anticipation and uncertainty. The purpose is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats by following a protagonist against a problem or antagonist, without revealing everything so as to surprise the viewer. Thrillers tend to be fast-paced films that take place over a short period of time, such as within a day, leaving the audience not knowing what will happen next.
Horror best genre
Horror is arguably the most impactful and culturally influential movie genre. It encourages active spectatorship and leaves a lasting impression on viewers. Horror films also tend to have strong fan followings and lucrative sequels. Additionally, successful horror movies at the beginning of directors' careers show that the genre allows filmmakers to creatively push boundaries. Horror fulfills many needs that viewers seek when watching media, such as escapism and identification with characters. Social media also helps horror films spread and generate discussion around mysteries or theories within the films.
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A British crime/thriller film set during an economic downturn where a revolution overthrows the corrupt government. The film stars Max Irons as the leader of the revolution and Idris Elba as the prime minister. Thandie Newton plays the prime minister's advisor. The film has a budget of £15 million and is estimated to make £80 million at the box office. British director Guy Ritchie will direct, and the film will be distributed by Warner Bros.
Ms Macedo media presentation
This document provides an outline for a case study on horror films. It discusses the key concepts that need to be covered, including horror film language/categories, media institutions, media representations, and media audiences. Specific genres like zombie, demonic, and psyche films are mentioned. Major film distributors like Paramount, Universal, and Warner Brothers are listed. The target audience for horror films is given as ages 12-40, and common audience pleasures like adrenaline rushes are noted.
Why Horror Genre is the Best
The document discusses why the horror genre is the best for film. It notes that horror films create suspense by keeping audiences guessing about what will happen next, which causes an emotional rollercoaster effect. It also discusses how audiences engage with horror films through both active and passive spectatorship. Active spectatorship involves understanding the film's message and interacting with it through activities like live-action role playing, while passive spectatorship is when audiences do not accept or understand the film. The document also covers how audience receptions of and engagements with horror have changed over time from the 1920s to present day.
Media coursework
Horror films often use isolated settings like small towns, forests, or abandoned buildings to make characters feel alone and increase fear. Effective use of sound is also important in horror - non-diegetic music can set atmosphere while diegetic sounds can build tension. Common props that symbolize horror include religious symbols, weapons, masks, and items related to death or the supernatural. Costumes also play a role, with villains often wearing masks or uniforms to hide their identity from the audience and characters.
Horror best genre
Horror is arguably the most impactful and culturally influential movie genre. It encourages active viewership and leaves a lasting impression by tapping into primal fears. This creates strong fan engagement that drives repeat viewings and sequels. Additionally, horror attracts talented directors looking to push boundaries and it fulfills many needs that other genres cannot, such as escapism. The genre's popularity is reinforced through adaptations of classic horror novels and the rise of parody and cult followings online.
Lucy film campaign
Lucy is a 2014 French science fiction action film directed by Luc Besson, starring Scarlett Johansson as the title character Lucy, who gains psychic abilities after a nootropic drug enters her bloodstream. The film was a box office success, grossing $354 million against a $40 million budget. It became the third highest-grossing opening for a female-driven action film.
Friday the 13th - Full Film analysis
Friday the 13th (1980) is a slasher horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham about a group of teenagers working at a summer camp who are murdered one by one by an unknown killer. Some of the techniques used to create tension and fear include point-of-view shots from the killer's perspective, fast editing during chase scenes, ominous music, and gory murder scenes. The film leaves the identity of the killer unknown for most of the runtime to keep the audience guessing and on edge. It was also effective at drawing in teenage audiences by featuring young protagonists facing a threat that could happen to anyone.
Genre introduction and definition 1b
The document proposes a hybrid genre of fantasy-action-drama called "fanactdra" for a teaser trailer. It would involve a devil (fantasy) cursing a cancer patient to commit wicked deeds to stay alive, incorporating elements of action and drama. The document then defines each genre: fantasy involves unrealistic elements, action features heroes overcoming challenges through feats and fights, and drama focuses on realistic and relatable characters experiencing real-life issues and emotions.
Impact of Research
The document discusses research conducted for creating a horror film trailer and film. It summarizes that research into key genre conventions was done, finding that setting, sound, lighting, props, and other elements are important for creating atmosphere and suspense. Narrative theories were also researched to understand common structures. Representation theories around gender were explored by looking at roles for women and the "Male Gaze." Audience research was then directly conducted through an online questionnaire to understand preferences of the target demographic.
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The document discusses how the media product represents social groups in a non-traditional way. It uses two female characters and two slim male characters to subvert expectations that criminals are big scary men. Close-ups of the female character Brittony show she is in charge, challenging the idea of a patriarchal society. Shots where the gender of a character carrying a duffle bag is unclear aim to surprise viewers about who is committing the crime. The casual clothing of each character highlights that they are just normal people unlike stereotypical criminal portrayals.
Question 1
This document discusses how the student's media product uses and develops conventions of the horror genre.
The key conventions of horror include themes of good vs. evil, dark iconography like blood and weapons, abandoned or dark settings, and an evil being trying to kill the protagonist. The student's work fits these conventions by including a protagonist and villain. It also challenges conventions by killing a male character early on rather than the typical female character.
The opening scene kills off a character using a knife, fitting with horror conventions. Dark settings were used to maintain suspense. Overall, sticking closely to genre conventions made the student's film more effective as a horror piece for this coursework.
Q2) how does your media product representn social groups.
Our media product represents male and female social groups. While only featuring male and female characters of one race, religion, and ethnicity, it subverts traditional action film tropes by giving female characters more authority over males, unlike other films where women are portrayed as helpless. For example, in one scene Brittany's character explains the plan to the crew from a position of dominance in the chair, establishing her power over the other intimidated characters, including the male character T'yan, therefore challenging typical depictions of masculine authority.
Genre Study
The document discusses key genres, codes, conventions and settings commonly seen in horror and thriller films. Horror aims to evoke fear in viewers, while thriller uses suspense, tension and excitement. Common horror elements include blood, vulnerable victims, bad weather and chases. Thriller films employ suspense through quick cuts, flashbacks and shadows. Isolated settings like forests, hotels and cabins are frequently used in horror to render victims helpless. Props also play important roles, especially weapons that define killers' identities. Victims in horror films are often teenagers with a backstory explaining their targeting.
Genre introduction and definition 1b
The document introduces and defines the proposed genres of a hybrid film called "Fantasy-Action-Drama" or "Fanactdra". It describes the teaser trailer featuring a devil cursing a cancer patient to commit evil acts to stay alive, combining fantasy, action, and drama. Each genre is then defined separately: fantasy involves unrealistic settings and events; action features heroes overcoming challenges through feats and fights; drama focuses on realistic, relatable characters dealing with real-life issues and emotions.
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The document outlines a proposed crime/thriller film about a violent anarchist group that emerges in Britain to overthrow a corrupt government. The group stages a revolution that includes a large fight with police and ultimately storming parliament. The film would be inspired by V for Vendetta and Dawn of the Dead and star Max Irons as the protagonist leader and Idris Elba as the prime minister antagonist. Guy Ritchie would direct with a £25 million budget distributed by Warner Bros. and Blumhouse Productions.
C and c of horror
The document discusses common tropes and conventions found in horror films. It describes the typical characters that audiences expect to see, including victims who are usually teens that make poor decisions, a killer with a dark backstory, and a final survivor who is wise and manages to defeat the killer. It also outlines the settings that are commonly used, such as isolated or abandoned places that trigger fear. Common actions that drive the plot include groups splitting up and investigating strange noises despite warnings, and characters encountering technical issues like power cuts or car trouble when trying to escape. The document also lists some standard iconography in horror films, such as the killer's signature weapon, masks or disfigured faces used to disguise emotions, depictions of blood
C and c of horror
The document discusses common tropes and conventions found in horror films. It describes the typical characters that audiences expect to see, including victims who are usually teens that make poor decisions, a killer with a dark backstory, and a final survivor who is wise and manages to defeat the killer. It also outlines the settings that are commonly used, such as isolated or abandoned places that trigger fear. Common actions that drive the plot include groups splitting up and investigating strange noises despite warnings, and characters encountering technical issues like power cuts at dangerous times. Other conventions include the killer having a signature weapon, use of masks or disfigurement to make the killer seem unpredictable, depictions of blood and gore, and symbols representing good versus evil or
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A British crime/thriller film set during an economic downturn where a revolution overthrows the corrupt government. The film stars Max Irons as the leader of the revolution and Idris Elba as the prime minister. Thandie Newton plays the prime minister's advisor. The film has a budget of £15 million and is estimated to make £80 million at the box office. British director Guy Ritchie will direct, and the film will be distributed by Warner Bros.
Ms Macedo media presentation
This document provides an outline for a case study on horror films. It discusses the key concepts that need to be covered, including horror film language/categories, media institutions, media representations, and media audiences. Specific genres like zombie, demonic, and psyche films are mentioned. Major film distributors like Paramount, Universal, and Warner Brothers are listed. The target audience for horror films is given as ages 12-40, and common audience pleasures like adrenaline rushes are noted.
Why Horror Genre is the Best
The document discusses why the horror genre is the best for film. It notes that horror films create suspense by keeping audiences guessing about what will happen next, which causes an emotional rollercoaster effect. It also discusses how audiences engage with horror films through both active and passive spectatorship. Active spectatorship involves understanding the film's message and interacting with it through activities like live-action role playing, while passive spectatorship is when audiences do not accept or understand the film. The document also covers how audience receptions of and engagements with horror have changed over time from the 1920s to present day.
Media coursework
Horror films often use isolated settings like small towns, forests, or abandoned buildings to make characters feel alone and increase fear. Effective use of sound is also important in horror - non-diegetic music can set atmosphere while diegetic sounds can build tension. Common props that symbolize horror include religious symbols, weapons, masks, and items related to death or the supernatural. Costumes also play a role, with villains often wearing masks or uniforms to hide their identity from the audience and characters.
Horror best genre
Horror is arguably the most impactful and culturally influential movie genre. It encourages active viewership and leaves a lasting impression by tapping into primal fears. This creates strong fan engagement that drives repeat viewings and sequels. Additionally, horror attracts talented directors looking to push boundaries and it fulfills many needs that other genres cannot, such as escapism. The genre's popularity is reinforced through adaptations of classic horror novels and the rise of parody and cult followings online.
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Friday the 13th - Full Film analysis
Friday the 13th (1980) is a slasher horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham about a group of teenagers working at a summer camp who are murdered one by one by an unknown killer. Some of the techniques used to create tension and fear include point-of-view shots from the killer's perspective, fast editing during chase scenes, ominous music, and gory murder scenes. The film leaves the identity of the killer unknown for most of the runtime to keep the audience guessing and on edge. It was also effective at drawing in teenage audiences by featuring young protagonists facing a threat that could happen to anyone.
Genre introduction and definition 1b
The document proposes a hybrid genre of fantasy-action-drama called "fanactdra" for a teaser trailer. It would involve a devil (fantasy) cursing a cancer patient to commit wicked deeds to stay alive, incorporating elements of action and drama. The document then defines each genre: fantasy involves unrealistic elements, action features heroes overcoming challenges through feats and fights, and drama focuses on realistic and relatable characters experiencing real-life issues and emotions.
Impact of Research
The document discusses research conducted for creating a horror film trailer and film. It summarizes that research into key genre conventions was done, finding that setting, sound, lighting, props, and other elements are important for creating atmosphere and suspense. Narrative theories were also researched to understand common structures. Representation theories around gender were explored by looking at roles for women and the "Male Gaze." Audience research was then directly conducted through an online questionnaire to understand preferences of the target demographic.
Q2
The document discusses how the media product represents social groups in a non-traditional way. It uses two female characters and two slim male characters to subvert expectations that criminals are big scary men. Close-ups of the female character Brittony show she is in charge, challenging the idea of a patriarchal society. Shots where the gender of a character carrying a duffle bag is unclear aim to surprise viewers about who is committing the crime. The casual clothing of each character highlights that they are just normal people unlike stereotypical criminal portrayals.
Question 1
This document discusses how the student's media product uses and develops conventions of the horror genre.
The key conventions of horror include themes of good vs. evil, dark iconography like blood and weapons, abandoned or dark settings, and an evil being trying to kill the protagonist. The student's work fits these conventions by including a protagonist and villain. It also challenges conventions by killing a male character early on rather than the typical female character.
The opening scene kills off a character using a knife, fitting with horror conventions. Dark settings were used to maintain suspense. Overall, sticking closely to genre conventions made the student's film more effective as a horror piece for this coursework.
Q2) how does your media product representn social groups.
Our media product represents male and female social groups. While only featuring male and female characters of one race, religion, and ethnicity, it subverts traditional action film tropes by giving female characters more authority over males, unlike other films where women are portrayed as helpless. For example, in one scene Brittany's character explains the plan to the crew from a position of dominance in the chair, establishing her power over the other intimidated characters, including the male character T'yan, therefore challenging typical depictions of masculine authority.
Genre Study
The document discusses key genres, codes, conventions and settings commonly seen in horror and thriller films. Horror aims to evoke fear in viewers, while thriller uses suspense, tension and excitement. Common horror elements include blood, vulnerable victims, bad weather and chases. Thriller films employ suspense through quick cuts, flashbacks and shadows. Isolated settings like forests, hotels and cabins are frequently used in horror to render victims helpless. Props also play important roles, especially weapons that define killers' identities. Victims in horror films are often teenagers with a backstory explaining their targeting.
Genre introduction and definition 1b
The document introduces and defines the proposed genres of a hybrid film called "Fantasy-Action-Drama" or "Fanactdra". It describes the teaser trailer featuring a devil cursing a cancer patient to commit evil acts to stay alive, combining fantasy, action, and drama. Each genre is then defined separately: fantasy involves unrealistic settings and events; action features heroes overcoming challenges through feats and fights; drama focuses on realistic, relatable characters dealing with real-life issues and emotions.
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Ex-President Mike Banning gets trapped in the White House during a terrorist attack and uses his knowledge to help rescue the President. Olympus Has Fallen was produced and directed by Gerard Butler and others, with a budget of $70 million that it surpassed at the box office. The target audience is those over 15 interested in action movies, and the film was heavily marketed using trailers, posters, and ads.
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The document outlines a proposed crime/thriller film about a violent anarchist group that emerges in Britain to overthrow a corrupt government. The group stages a revolution that includes a large fight with police and ultimately storming parliament. The film would be inspired by V for Vendetta and Dawn of the Dead and star Max Irons as the protagonist leader and Idris Elba as the prime minister antagonist. Guy Ritchie would direct with a £25 million budget distributed by Warner Bros. and Blumhouse Productions.
C and c of horror
The document discusses common tropes and conventions found in horror films. It describes the typical characters that audiences expect to see, including victims who are usually teens that make poor decisions, a killer with a dark backstory, and a final survivor who is wise and manages to defeat the killer. It also outlines the settings that are commonly used, such as isolated or abandoned places that trigger fear. Common actions that drive the plot include groups splitting up and investigating strange noises despite warnings, and characters encountering technical issues like power cuts or car trouble when trying to escape. The document also lists some standard iconography in horror films, such as the killer's signature weapon, masks or disfigured faces used to disguise emotions, depictions of blood
C and c of horror
The document discusses common tropes and conventions found in horror films. It describes the typical characters that audiences expect to see, including victims who are usually teens that make poor decisions, a killer with a dark backstory, and a final survivor who is wise and manages to defeat the killer. It also outlines the settings that are commonly used, such as isolated or abandoned places that trigger fear. Common actions that drive the plot include groups splitting up and investigating strange noises despite warnings, and characters encountering technical issues like power cuts at dangerous times. Other conventions include the killer having a signature weapon, use of masks or disfigurement to make the killer seem unpredictable, depictions of blood and gore, and symbols representing good versus evil or
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The document discusses various ways that audiences learn about and form opinions on new films. It mentions that the internet, particularly YouTube, Reddit, and social media, are common ways for audiences to find out about upcoming films and watch trailers. It also discusses reception theory and the three types of audiences - dominant, negotiated, and oppositional - in how they may interpret messages in films. Finally, it notes that films based on existing books, comics, or other content need to satisfy both new audiences and existing fans of the original material to be successful.
Genre Analysis - Horror
The document discusses the key elements and features of horror films. It states that horror films aim to elicit negative emotional reactions in viewers by playing on fears like death, pain, and the unknown. Successful horror films rely more on what is not seen rather than elaborate effects. Common plots involve an evil force intruding on a character's life. Key elements that make horror films effective include fear, suspense, surprise, and mystery. Good horror films create a sense of reality and tension, while bad ones have predictable plots and poor acting, effects, and technical elements.
Movies
The document discusses adventure films and provides examples of different types of adventure films. It notes that adventure films often use exotic locations and action scenes to explore these locations in an energetic way. Some adventure films focus on the main protagonist undertaking risky actions or dangers that drive the storyline. However, each adventure film is unique depending on factors like the director and characters. The document also provides opinions on specific adventure films, noting dislikes of some due to finding them boring or cliche.
Movies
This document provides an overview of adventure films from the perspective of the author, Charlotte Bracken. It discusses key elements of adventure films, including their use of exotic locations and risk-taking storylines. The author notes that while she enjoys the sense of exploration conveyed in adventure films, some feel cliched or predictable to her, such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy. She finds animation films like Brave to be more exciting as they focus on protagonists undertaking extraordinary adventures.
Audience reaserch
The document discusses factors that contribute to successful superhero movies. It analyzes 5 films - The Dark Knight, The Incredibles, Spiderman 1, Iron Man, and Hancock. For The Dark Knight, it says the large budget allowed for big stars and effects. The anticipation from the previous film and new villain Joker also helped. For The Incredibles, it was successful because it appealed to both children and adults with its family of superheroes. Spiderman 3 did well due to anticipation around new villains and the twist of Spiderman turning villain. Hancock succeeded because Will Smith was the lead and it avoided typical superhero tropes.
James wan (pro forma)
This document discusses film director James Wan and his techniques in horror films. It provides background on Wan's career starting with low-budget student films that became major franchises. Wan is praised for his ability to generate suspense through techniques like silence before scares rather than music. The document also reviews analyses of Wan's work that highlight his use of color, familiar actors, and playing on common fears. Research on existing videos about Wan and horror films in general is presented, discussing both praise and criticism of modern approaches.
Evaluation question 3
Robert Goddard researched film institutions like Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox to distribute his fantasy/action film. He chose Warner Bros. because it is famous for successful fantasy and action films like Harry Potter and Batman. Warner Bros highest grossing films are also in these genres. 20th Century Fox and Dreamworks were ruled out as they focus more on sci-fi and animation respectively, unlike Robert's acted fantasy/action film. Robert included the Warner Bros logo at the start of his film but also added his own "Digital Red Productions" logo to indicate it was a Warner Bros commissioned project by his production house. Wikipedia was Robert's only useful research source on Warner Bros.
Ms macedo media
The document discusses several conventions of different genres of horror films including zombie, demonic, and psychological horror films. It provides examples of films that follow certain conventions for each genre. The document also discusses some of the major film distributors for both mainstream and independent horror films and lists some of their most famous horror film franchises and titles. It summarizes conventions for character representations and scary settings in horror films. Finally, it briefly discusses the target audience for horror films.
Horror Genre
The document provides a detailed overview of the history and evolution of the horror genre in film. It discusses some key points:
- The first horror film dates back to 1896 and was only 2 minutes long. Gothic literature in the late 1700s helped develop the genre.
- Important early directors like Hitchcock and Romero influenced the genre with films like Psycho and Night of the Living Dead.
- Technology has helped advance the visuals and special effects over time to depict monsters and creatures more realistically.
- There are many sub-genres of horror that blend with other genres like comedy, action, science fiction and more. Iconography, settings, characters and narratives structures are described.
Presentation1
The document discusses reception theory and how audiences respond to the messages in films. It identifies the three types of audience responses according to Stuart Hall's reception theory: dominant, negotiated, and oppositional. The dominant audience agrees with the message, the negotiated audience agrees/disagrees and questions aspects, and the oppositional audience rejects the message due to their own beliefs. It also discusses how films based on existing works like books need to please both new and established fans.
Me and my movies finished
The document provides information on several films, including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and their codes and conventions. It discusses the genres, directors, years, and preferred aspects of each film. Key stars are highlighted for each, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ian McKellen, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Tom Hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Shots from the films are analyzed for how they set themes and draw audiences in.
Presentation1
The film The Dark Knight focuses on Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent launching an assault on organized crime in Gotham City led by the Joker, who aims to plunge the city into chaos. The film has a dark tone unlike most superhero films and features incredible acting performances, particularly from Heath Ledger as the Joker. While the film appeals mainly to male audiences due to its action and violence, some female fans are also drawn to the characters and story.
Me and my movies finished
The document provides overviews and details about several films, including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. It discusses the plots, directors, years of release, and genres of the films. It also examines reasons for fans' preferences of the films, important starring actors that drew audiences, and uses of codes and conventions in shots from trailers and within the films.
Question three of media evaluation
This document discusses which film institution, either an independent one (Warp Films) or mainstream one (Warner Bros.), would be best suited to produce the author's suspense thriller film. The author argues that a mainstream institution like Warner Bros. would be preferable because their film does not focus deeply on social realism and has the expected themes for the genre. Warner Bros. has distributed similar suspense thriller films in the past. An independent film might approach the themes and content differently by taking a wider view of society beyond just the higher classes portrayed in the author's film.
Me and my movies finished 1
Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death between two teenagers from each of the twelve districts of Panem. The Hunger Games is a very popular recent film trilogy that is faithfully adapted from a popular book series. Jennifer Lawrence's breakout role in the first film helped propel the franchise to widespread success. Woody Harrelson also helped seal the film's popularity with his memorable performance as a previous victor of the Hunger Games.
psychosis
1. The document discusses research conducted by Lost Cause Productions on genres, audiences, and conventions for their class project. They determined their target audience was teenagers based on a questionnaire, and chose to make a horror film.
2. They analyzed popular horror films to identify conventions to include, such as isolation, dark lighting, and staccato editing. Locations and actors were chosen to represent conventions and appeal to teenagers.
3. Upon completion, they received peer feedback which noted effective representation of genre but sometimes confusing editing, and aimed to represent insanity well in their opening sequence.
Institution research
The document analyzes different movie genres and their box office performance to determine which genres are most profitable for filmmaking. It finds that horror/thriller films have the highest average annual box office gross of $161 million. Documentaries have very low production budgets but also earn very little and have little popularity or star power, making them the least profitable genre. The document provides examples like Paranormal Activity and Blair Witch Project to show how horror films can earn high returns.
Me and my movies
The document provides plot summaries for 3 films: The Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
The Avengers plot involves Loki arriving on Earth to rule humans, but Nick Fury assembles a team of superheroes including Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, and Thor to stop Loki's attack.
Pirates of the Caribbean follows Will Turner and Jack Sparrow as they team up to battle pirates led by Captain Barbossa, save Elizabeth, and recover lost treasure while lifting a pirate curse.
The Hobbit plot has Thorin and Company seek aid from a stranger before facing dangers in
FMP Context Research
This document discusses several of Edgar Wright's influences and inspirations, including the films An American Werewolf in London, Shaun of the Dead, and works by Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. It also briefly mentions the artist Drew Struzan, known for his iconic film posters. The document provides context on these inspirations for Edgar Wright's filmmaking style and career pursuits.
Evaluation Part 1
The document summarizes how the student's horror trailer "Ring Rosie" uses conventions of the horror genre. It incorporates body horror scenes like flesh ripping to attract a horror audience. It features a "final girl" protagonist to subvert the typical male hero archetype. The trailer uses techniques like collision cutting and handheld shots to build tension. It was influenced by the works of George A. Romero and his depictions of zombies and themes of feminism. Overall, the trailer aims to challenge conventions by featuring a strong female lead amidst the zombie action-horror genre.
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Evaluation #2
This document summarizes the website and postcard ad created to promote a teen film. The film focuses on a female protagonist named Natalie who enjoys shopping, fashion, money and travel. To portray Natalie's interests, the website features pictures related to her lifestyle and personality quotes. The postcard ad uses a sepia effect on an background filled with expensive items to distinguish it from typical "chick flick" posters and dramatize Natalie's interest in wealth and status symbols. Both the website and postcard use modern fonts and muted colors to give a serious, troubled impression that establishes Natalie as a rich but rebellious teenager.
Shot division list
This document contains a shot log for the student film "Bad Idea" directed by Maheen Khan. It lists 26 shots filmed on December 18, 2014 at Natalie's home, including mid shots, long shots, wide shots, close-ups, and shots with eye level, high, and low angles. The shots include Natalie opening her webcam, entering her room, sitting on her bed, holding money, talking to her mom, and stealing items from a friend's home while being watched without realizing it before closing her webcam.
Film distribution
The key points are:
1) Film distributors control much of the film industry and distribution process. They loan films to cinemas for a set period of time and secure release dates and screen times.
2) The best time to release films is Fridays/weekends and certain seasons like holidays to reach the largest possible audience.
3) Marketing and promotion are crucial to make back production/distribution costs and turn a profit. Distributors employ extensive above and below the line advertising like trailers and interviews.
Key concepts of media
This document discusses different aspects of media language used in various genres and formats. It describes how media language is used in print, film, television, and involves choices in font, delivery, body language, camera work, and sound design. Meaning is conveyed through denotation and connotation of visual and audio elements, with context and audience being important factors.
Hollywood film production
The document outlines the major stages of film production from development through distribution. It discusses the challenges of securing financing for films, noting that only 10% of films make a significant profit. It also provides details on production budgets for blockbuster films like Spiderman 2, breaking down costs for development, production, post-production, and marketing.
Camera shots, angles, movement
A shot is a series of frames recorded during an uninterrupted period of filming. There are various types of shots defined by their camera distance, angle, and movement. Shots can be categorized as extreme long shots, long shots, mid shots, close-ups, point-of-view shots, and more. Camera angles are also used to convey meaning, such as high angles conveying inferiority and low angles conveying superiority. Camera movement techniques include panning for horizontal rotation, tilting for vertical rotation, zooming, and tracking with a dolly.
Camera composition
Framing techniques, the rule of thirds, depth of field, and focus pulls are important concepts in photography and videography. The rule of thirds suggests placing subjects one third from the edges of the frame. Depth of field refers to the distance between the nearest and furthest objects that appear in focus, and can be altered using different lenses or focal lengths. Focus pulls involve shifting the point of focus within a scene, such as focusing on an actor and then pulling focus to an object in the foreground.
Evaluation question #1
The document provides an evaluation of a student film project in the suspense/thriller genre set in Hollywood. The film tells the story of a teenage girl named Sophia who is tricked and kidnapped on April Fool's Day. It addresses how the film was inspired by movies like Gravity, Prisoners, Inception, and Trust. Key aspects summarized include the protagonist Sophia, the stranger who kidnaps her, use of music and cinematography to build suspense, and how presenting the climax at the beginning draws from Inception. The goal was to create a suspense film that comments on real online privacy issues faced by teens.
Evaluation question #6
I learned to use various technologies during the filmmaking process. I shot my film using a Canon DSLR camera, which I found easy to use. I also used a tripod and tungsten lights. My film featured the main character using a cell phone, laptop, mp3 player and watch. I edited the film using Adobe Premiere and designed the logo in Adobe Photoshop. I uploaded the finished film to social media sites like Facebook, Vimeo and my blog on Wordpress to showcase it and get feedback.
Evaluation question #4
The target audience for this media product is school-going teenagers aged 16-19, with more female than male viewers. The film is about a regular high school student and the consequences of misusing mobile phones and social media, which will resonate with the intended teenage audience. The title "April the 1st" references April Fools' Day and playing pranks, which will grab teenagers' attention. The suspense genre is also popular among this age group. A reference film called Trust that was popular among teenagers depicts similar internet safety issues.
Evaluation question #2
The document discusses how a media product represents different social groups, focusing on age and class. It summarizes that the main character, Sophia, is an upper-middle class teenager based on details like having her own room, cell phone, laptop, and walking independently. The stranger is described as a lower-middle class man based on having a phone, internet access, and tricking Sophia, though his age and occupation are uncertain. Sophia is characterized as a mature 14-year-old schoolgirl based on her casual clothes, technology use, and independence, while the stranger is implied to be a middle-aged man in his late 30s.
Shot list
Sophia is shown sitting in her room with her laptop. She then goes to the park where she sits on a bench. The camera captures various shots of Sophia from different angles as she looks around the empty park. A stranger is seen looking at Sophia from behind and then walking towards her as the camera switches to Sophia's point of view.
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Evaluation question #3
- 1. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
- 2. The Hollywood institution i chose is Warner Bros. WB is especially known for producing action, suspense/thriller, sci-fi and drama movies. Some of their best movies include The Dark Knight Rises, Harry Potter, Inception and Gravity.
- 3. The Warner Bros. reference films I chose for my film were Gravity, Inception and Prisoners. Gravity: I adapted the shots from the film which where mostly close-up and extreme close-up, to show the characters expressions. The main character and sole survivor was a woman, which you normally don’t see in films, normally men are more focused upon and portrayed as the stronger/tougher sex. In this movie though, everything revolved around Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and how she survived. The main character of my film is a teenage girl, Sophia.
- 4. Inception: The movie makes use of modern technology and portrays to the audience that with its advancements, not only does it benefit people but that people can benefit from it and that is a problem I've shown in my film, how a stranger takes advantage of such technologies and because of that, Sophia gets kidnapped. The movie started with a scene from the climax which is exactly what I've done to create a sense of curiousness in the audience.
- 5. Prisoners: The movie had a very tense and serious mood, there was no background music in majority of the scenes which is what I've adapted in order to portray seriousness and intensity. The movie took place in a suburban area and my main character lives in a suburban area and the park she goes to is also of that neighborhood.
- 6. Achievements Just last year, Warner Bros. marked its 9th decade of film-making and it boasts ten Best Picture Oscar winners, from "The Life of Emile Zola" (1937) to "Argo" (2012). In 2009, Warner Bros became the first studio to gross more than $2 billion in North America in a calendar year. Warner's biggest grossing hit ever: 2011's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," with a worldwide gross of $1.3 billion. Its biggest domestic hit: 2008's "The Dark Knight," which earned $533 million in North America. Both these movies come under the action and suspense/thriller genre.
- 7. My film is a suspense/thriller film. What’s unique about most WB suspense films is that the story is mostly based on real life issues, for example Argo and Blood Diamond were based on real-life events and the concepts of Inception and Gravity are also linked to reality. My film shows April fools day and also how social networking can be useful as well as dangerous. My concept is original, fiction and relatable to the target audience (teenagers) and I guess that’s why WB would distribute my product.