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The document discusses the target audience for a media product that is an action/comedy genre film. [1] The ideal target audience is males and females under 35 years old according to statistics showing these demographics frequently watch these genres. [2] Both males and females under 35 enjoy the comedy aspect, while just males under 35 also enjoy the action side. [3] The film would receive a 12A rating from the BBFC due to some violent and torture content that is lightened by the comedy.
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Target audience stats
The document analyzes target audience statistics for action and comedy films. It finds that both genres are popular, with some successful films combining elements of both, like Men in Black 2 and 21 Jump Street. Survey data shows 64% of respondents enjoy comedy films and 50% enjoy action films, indicating there is an audience for an action/comedy hybrid. The data also suggests such a film could appeal to a wide target audience, including more women under 35 (78% like comedy) and over 35 (62%), and more men under 35 (52% like action) and over 35 (62%).
Target audience
The document provides statistics showing that comedy is a very popular film genre for the general public. Some key points:
1) 64% of the general public enjoy watching comedy films.
2) The demographics that most enjoy comedy films are females over 35, parents, and social class AB.
3) 69% of people purchase comedy DVDs/BDs frequently and over 50% frequently go to the cinema to see comedy films.
4) Comedy was rated the favorite genre by 31% of people surveyed.
So in summary, the statistics demonstrate that comedy has very wide appeal and is the most financially successful genre, making it a safe choice for a new film.
Target audience for action thrillers
The document discusses the audiences for action films. It states that action films generally attract male audiences as men are typically drawn to more violent films. It also notes that films with diverse casts can appeal to a wider range of races than those with only white casts. Most male teenagers enjoy the adrenaline rush of action films, making them a key audience, though interest may decline after age 40. The document discusses how people are drawn to such films due to interests in action, thrillers, or escapism. It defines the potential audiences as niche audiences interested in unusual mixes of genres and mass audiences seeking escapism or adrenaline. Finally, it profiles a target viewer as a 25-35 year old male who likes films involving guns, close
Evaluation task
This document discusses how the film targets its audience of 16-19 year olds by:
1) Featuring an attractive lead female role and male role to draw in viewers of both sexes. Examples given are Bar Refaeli and emphasis on looks/age.
2) Including violence, which research suggests fulfills an innate human drive to learn survival tactics, and is exacerbated by today's media environment.
3) Developing sexual tension and romance between leads to interest both male and female viewers, though each gender may prefer a different resolution.
Target audience
The document discusses the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. It describes the target audience as males aged 15-25 in the UK who enjoy zombie films. The expected genres of horror, gore, and tension are discussed. An independent film style is chosen over blockbuster due to budget. The opening sequence aims to appeal to the target audience by including a female protagonist who is bitten by a zombie and begins to transform. The sequence aims to create mystery and enigma for viewers.
Evaluation task 5
The document discusses how the film targets an audience aged 16-24 by focusing on several key elements:
1) The innocent victim, who is attractive and female, is intended to draw in the male viewers.
2) Both the main male and female leads are meant to be attractive to appeal to viewers of both genders.
3) Violence in the film targets the innate male drive for violence and survival tactics.
4) Romantic and sexual tension is aimed at appealing to both male and female viewers' interests in different potential relationship outcomes.
Target Audience
The document discusses the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. It identifies the target audience as males aged 15-25 in the UK who enjoy zombie films. The opening sequence features a female protagonist who gets bitten by a zombie while investigating her home. This appeals to the target audience through its inclusion of gore, tension, and a character transforming into a zombie. The sequence would receive a 15 rating from the BBFC. Audience theory frameworks are used to explain how the sequence provides audiences with entertainment and allows them to connect with characters by putting themselves in their shoes.
Assignment 23 final draft
The document discusses the target audience for a slasher horror opening sequence. It identifies the target audience as females aged 15-25 and the secondary audience as males aged 15-35. It explains that the opening sequence will appeal to these audiences through its use of conventions like mysterious music, flashbacks, and isolated female protagonist. The sequence aims to thrill and excite viewers while still leaving an enigma through its plot and visual storytelling techniques.
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Target audience
The document provides statistics showing that comedy is a very popular film genre for the general public. Some key points:
1) 64% of the general public enjoy watching comedy films.
2) The demographics that most enjoy comedy films are females over 35, parents, and social class AB.
3) 69% of people purchase comedy DVDs/BDs frequently and over 50% frequently go to the cinema to see comedy films.
4) Comedy was rated the favorite genre by 31% of people surveyed.
So in summary, the statistics demonstrate that comedy has very wide appeal and is the most financially successful genre, making it a safe choice for a new film.
Target audience for action thrillers
The document discusses the audiences for action films. It states that action films generally attract male audiences as men are typically drawn to more violent films. It also notes that films with diverse casts can appeal to a wider range of races than those with only white casts. Most male teenagers enjoy the adrenaline rush of action films, making them a key audience, though interest may decline after age 40. The document discusses how people are drawn to such films due to interests in action, thrillers, or escapism. It defines the potential audiences as niche audiences interested in unusual mixes of genres and mass audiences seeking escapism or adrenaline. Finally, it profiles a target viewer as a 25-35 year old male who likes films involving guns, close
Evaluation task
This document discusses how the film targets its audience of 16-19 year olds by:
1) Featuring an attractive lead female role and male role to draw in viewers of both sexes. Examples given are Bar Refaeli and emphasis on looks/age.
2) Including violence, which research suggests fulfills an innate human drive to learn survival tactics, and is exacerbated by today's media environment.
3) Developing sexual tension and romance between leads to interest both male and female viewers, though each gender may prefer a different resolution.
Target audience
The document discusses the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. It describes the target audience as males aged 15-25 in the UK who enjoy zombie films. The expected genres of horror, gore, and tension are discussed. An independent film style is chosen over blockbuster due to budget. The opening sequence aims to appeal to the target audience by including a female protagonist who is bitten by a zombie and begins to transform. The sequence aims to create mystery and enigma for viewers.
Evaluation task 5
The document discusses how the film targets an audience aged 16-24 by focusing on several key elements:
1) The innocent victim, who is attractive and female, is intended to draw in the male viewers.
2) Both the main male and female leads are meant to be attractive to appeal to viewers of both genders.
3) Violence in the film targets the innate male drive for violence and survival tactics.
4) Romantic and sexual tension is aimed at appealing to both male and female viewers' interests in different potential relationship outcomes.
Target Audience
The document discusses the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. It identifies the target audience as males aged 15-25 in the UK who enjoy zombie films. The opening sequence features a female protagonist who gets bitten by a zombie while investigating her home. This appeals to the target audience through its inclusion of gore, tension, and a character transforming into a zombie. The sequence would receive a 15 rating from the BBFC. Audience theory frameworks are used to explain how the sequence provides audiences with entertainment and allows them to connect with characters by putting themselves in their shoes.
Assignment 23 final draft
The document discusses the target audience for a slasher horror opening sequence. It identifies the target audience as females aged 15-25 and the secondary audience as males aged 15-35. It explains that the opening sequence will appeal to these audiences through its use of conventions like mysterious music, flashbacks, and isolated female protagonist. The sequence aims to thrill and excite viewers while still leaving an enigma through its plot and visual storytelling techniques.
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2) The genre of thriller was chosen because it can inspire and engage audiences.
3) Research was conducted on similar films, designs, and audiences who would be 17-25 years old, the target age group for thrillers.
4) The film would receive a 15 certificate since the target audience is older teenagers and young adults who enjoy crime thrillers.
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The document discusses choosing the horror genre and a 15 age rating for a film. It selects horror as it is commonly filmed and interests teenagers 15 and older. Films like Insidious, Final Destination, and Paranormal Activity fit the 15 rating. Choosing horror and this age rating will appeal to teenagers who enjoy horror and are starting to have money from jobs or allowances, helping cinemas make money.
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Audience Profile
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Task 1 My Target Audiance
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4) Social media feedback came after completion and was interesting but not useful for informing choices, though it provided insight into who found the trailer appealing. Overall, interim feedback was most
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The document summarizes a student film project about a thriller called "The Hit List Plot". It includes:
1) The plot involves a girl seeking revenge on 4 people from her past by kidnapping them and imprisoning them in a lift.
2) The genre of thriller was chosen because it can inspire and engage audiences.
3) Research was conducted on similar films, designs, and audiences who would be 17-25 years old, the target age group for thrillers.
4) The film would receive a 15 certificate since the target audience is older teenagers and young adults who enjoy crime thrillers.
Genre/ Rating
The document discusses choosing the horror genre and a 15 age rating for a film. It selects horror as it is commonly filmed and interests teenagers 15 and older. Films like Insidious, Final Destination, and Paranormal Activity fit the 15 rating. Choosing horror and this age rating will appeal to teenagers who enjoy horror and are starting to have money from jobs or allowances, helping cinemas make money.
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In this slide-show, I look at the target audience of short film and assess who I will be aiming my own short film at during production.
Audience Profile
The target audience for the horror movie trailer is white males ages 16-25, as they have a strong, loyal fan base and lower budgets appeal to this demographic. While males are the most popular viewers, females are an increasing demographic. The target audience enjoys the excitement, entertainment, and adrenaline of horror films. The film certificate will be 15 to allow the whole target audience and focus on supernatural themes rather than gore. Research showed the target audience regularly uses social media and magazines like Fangoria and Scream to discuss horror. They also enjoy horror games and correlate with metal music fans. Studying the film Paranormal Activity provided research on successfully targeting a similar audience of ages 16-25 with a supernatural horror style.
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The survey results showed that the target audience for the short film was mostly male aged 17-24, who identified as left-wing or apolitical and atheist/agnostic. They had an educational background ranging from high school to post-graduate degrees. They particularly enjoyed comedy, action, drama, and art films and listed escapism and humor as most important when watching movies. Their favorite characters tended to be individuals who suffered alone due to not fitting into mainstream society.
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- The primary target audience is youthful individuals aged 18-35 who enjoy expensive clothing, gaming consoles, and have disposable income. They are predominantly male.
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- The trailer aims to appeal to all races and ethnicities to maximize its target market.
- Both the primary and secondary audiences are considered "strugglers" or "mainstreamers" who seek escapism through films and share hobbies like social media, drinking, and gaming.
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The document proposes an idea for an individual pitch film assignment in the horror/slasher genre. The proposed film would follow a young female student in modern England who is stalked and psychologically tormented by an unknown antagonist during her exam week. Key conventions of the slasher genre like masked killers, vulnerable young protagonists, and ambiguous motives would be featured. The document outlines the plot, how it meets genre conventions, narrative enigmas, ways to make it less cliche, and priorities for camerawork, costumes, props, locations, editing and sound. Inspirational film clips from Halloween and Scream are also referenced.
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Action films generally attract a male audience as men are typically drawn to violent films. They appeal most to teenagers and younger adults seeking an adrenaline rush from the action, though some adults may lose interest after age 40. The target audience spans various races and classes from middle to working class, including those with jobs such as teachers, tradespeople, and students.
Assignment 23 (1)[1]
The document discusses the target audience for a horror film opening sequence. The intended audience is males aged 15-26 in the UK, particularly students and working class individuals. The opening sequence will feature gore, blood, and the transformation of the main character into a zombie. This appeals to the target audience's interests in zombie films and satisfies their expectations of the genre. The sequence aims to create mystery and intrigue viewers to continue watching.
Task 1 My Target Audiance
The target audience for horror movies is typically young adults between 15-25 years old who are developing themselves and seeking thrills. Males are more likely fans than females, as stereotypically boys seek violence and thrills. Horror movies also appeal more to working class audiences who can get excitement from the films at a relatively low price. Common groups who watch horror films include couples, either on a first date or established, as the films can provoke comfort and serve as conversation starters.
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The document discusses feedback received on a student film project from various sources:
1) Teachers provided interim feedback that suggested changing the order of scenes in the trailer to make the narrative more chronological. This helped make the film more understandable.
2) Fellow students also provided constant interim feedback on editing techniques and ideas, such as mimicking techniques from "Kill Bill".
3) Questionnaires showed that most agreed with the chosen crime genre and rating of 15. Feedback was positive on the narrative, music, camera work and editing.
4) Social media feedback came after completion and was interesting but not useful for informing choices, though it provided insight into who found the trailer appealing. Overall, interim feedback was most
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Our target audience for this media product is teenage males because the film contains thriller scenes and violent elements that would appeal to them based on interests found in video games. Feedback was positive about the location, plot, and camera shots but negative feedback addressed issues with camera shake, unclear plot points, background noise, and muffled audio due to wind.
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The BBFC classifies films into age categories to determine who can view movies. They use ratings like U, 12A, 15, and 18. A U film is suitable for ages 4 and over and contains no sexual references or strong violence. 12A films are not suitable for those under 12 without an adult, and can contain discreet nudity and sex. 15 rated films prohibit those under 15 and contain strong language and violence but minimal discrimination. 18 rated films are only for ages 18 and up and can contain any content.
Evaluation question four
This document analyzes the target audience for a romantic comedy film called "I Can Explain". It identifies the primary target audience as females under 35 of any social class. Secondary audiences include females over 35 and males with girlfriends/wives. Data on film viewing habits support that females are more frequent moviegoers. The film would receive a BBFC 12 rating based on its mild language, references to sex/nudity, romantic themes and lack of violence. A sample target audience member profile is provided. The conclusion restates that the film aims to attract its primary target audience of females under 35 by portraying a modern fairy tale romance.
Evaluation 4 for media
The target audience for the media product is lower middle class females under 35 and males over 18. Research showed these demographics enjoy horror films the most. The film will be classified as 18 due to its sexual, violent and nude content. It will likely be distributed by small independent firms and shown at film festivals to attract niche audiences before reaching wider audiences. Interviews found male horror fans like escaping into the fantasy world of films for thrills, even though they know the content is not real.
Media evaluation question 4
This document discusses the target audience for a thriller film set in London. The audience is aimed at young teens to adult teens who enjoy thrillers, as well as British film lovers. This is an appropriate audience as the London setting would be relatable and the thriller/horror genre would provide excitement. Similarly, the successful film Scream also targeted young adult thrill seekers with its high school setting providing relatability.
Evaluation 4
The primary audience for the media product is males aged 15-25 from working class backgrounds. This is because the creators are in that demographic and understand the interests of that group. Research shows working class individuals prefer action films more than other classes. Many males under 35 also enjoy action films. The film is classified as a 15 due to adult themes and drug use, which matches the target audience age. The film will likely be released independently or straight to DVD/Blu-Ray due to its niche audience that is not mainstream.
Target audience
The target audience for the short film is students and young adults aged 15-30 from socioeconomic groups C2, D and E, as they will be able to relate to the actors and afford to watch the film. The film has been rated 15 by the BBFC due to scenes of violence and strong language. While primarily targeting a male audience, females are also being targeted to broaden the audience.
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The BBFC rates films based on their content, including language, violence, sex, and other potentially offensive material. They assign age ratings from U to 18 to indicate what age groups films are appropriate for. The rating process involves film directors submitting their finished films to the BBFC for examination. Two examiners from the BBFC then carefully watch each film and determine the appropriate rating based on the type and frequency of potentially offensive content. The different age ratings indicate what types of content are allowed at each rating level, with more restrictive ratings like 12A and 18 allowing stronger language, sex scenes, violence and gore.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
The document discusses film distribution and the factors a distributor considers when deciding how to distribute a film. It describes the film being summarized as a low-budget British mystery thriller targeting audiences aged 15-40 interested in the genre. As the film has a niche crime/thriller audience without major stars, it would be distributed by a small British company like Vertigo Films or Film 4 rather than a large Hollywood studio. These small independent distributors focus on low-budget, niche films without major star power.
Zombieland audience
This document discusses the target audience for the zombie comedy film Zombieland. It states that the core audience would be people aged 16-24 who enjoy comedy and horror genres. Specifically, the film would appeal to middle class teenagers and young adults due to its humorous tone and inclusion of romance alongside graphic zombie violence. The purpose of the film is to entertain horror fans, make money, and help develop the comedy horror genre.
Question 3
The document discusses potential media institutions to distribute an independent psychological thriller film. It analyzes that an independent cinema like Dorking Halls would be more suitable than a large chain cinema as it has a smaller size and might be more interested in showcasing different genres. Of film festivals considered, the BFI London Film Festival would be the best fit as it regularly features thriller films and appeals to audiences interested in that genre. Overall, an independent cinema is deemed the best outlet as the film's niche audience and genre would not find success through mainstream distribution channels.
A w c target audience
This document discusses target audiences for films, specifically horror film subgenres. It identifies the target audiences for supernatural horror, comedy horror, and madness/paranoia films as mainly males and females aged 15-40 from middle and working class backgrounds. Research was conducted through interviews that found people who enjoy supernatural horror expect jump scares, tension, and original storylines, while feedback on social media also cited occult themes and curses. The key takeaway is that an effective supernatural horror film requires good scares, visual effects, and an engaging plot to appeal to its target audience.
A w c target audience
This document discusses target audiences for films, specifically horror film subgenres. It identifies the target audiences for supernatural horror, comedy horror, and madness/paranoia films as primarily males and females aged 15-40 from middle and working class backgrounds. Research was conducted through interviews that found people who enjoy supernatural horror expect jump scares, tension building, and original storylines, while feedback on social media also cited occult themes and curses. The key takeaway is that an effective supernatural horror film requires good scares, visual effects, and an engaging plot.
Evaluation q3
Our film is a psychological thriller aimed at 15-20 year olds that could potentially be distributed through several media institutions:
- Independent cinemas may be most suitable as they show a variety of genres and ratings that could attract wider audiences.
- Film festivals like Sundance that feature dramas and thrillers would be good fits.
- Television channels like BBC rather than specialty channels may work well given the film's age rating and lack of intense violence.
- Filmmakers competitions could also help promote the film.
Evaluation 4
The document discusses the target audience for a thriller film. The producers chose a target audience of 15-35 year old, middle to working class males (B-C2 social class) because research showed this demographic enjoys the thriller/horror genre the most and would be most likely to spend money watching the film. They tried to make the opening accessible to both genders but focused marketing on males as the primary target audience.
A w c target audience
This document discusses target audiences for films, specifically horror film subgenres. It identifies the target audiences for supernatural horror, comedy horror, and madness/paranoia films as mainly males and females aged 15-40 from middle and working class backgrounds. Research was conducted through interviews that found people who enjoy supernatural horror expect jump scares, tension building, and original storylines. The document concludes that creating an effective supernatural horror film requires good scares, visual effects, and an engaging plot.
Evaluation Question 4
The document analyzes the target audience for a thriller/suspense film called "Insight". It discusses how graphs show that thriller films are most likely watched by females over 35 without children in social class C2. Therefore, the primary target audience for Insight is females over 35. The secondary audience is males over 35, and it is rated 15 to also attract younger audiences aged 15 and up due to mild violent and sexual content. Demographics and psychographics of a sample primary target, a 40-year old white male teacher, are also provided.
Abyss, identifying our target audience
The document summarizes the results of a survey of 20 people about a crime/thriller film trailer. 70% understood the narrative and 35% watch crime films weekly. Only 35% correctly identified the genre as neo-noir. Based on the niche appeal and that most couldn't identify the genre, the target audience is identified as young males aged 15-24 who are familiar with noir genres, since they would better appreciate the film's elements.
Kenza's Evaluation Question 4
This document discusses the target audience for a psychological thriller film. The target age range is 16-45 years old and the film would receive an age rating of 15. The target demographic includes social grades A through E, spanning upper middle class to those at the lowest level of subsistence. The target gender split is 60% female and 40% male, as psychological thrillers often appeal more to women due to their focus on emotional struggles rather than physical ones.
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Evaluation question 7
The preliminary task taught the student important filming and editing skills like match on action shots, 180 degree rule shots, and using Sony Vegas editing software. These skills helped make the final production look more polished with varied shots. Specifically, the preliminary task experience helped with acting, using equipment, and understanding when to use certain shots to set mood. It also showed the importance of getting multiple angles and takes of scenes to aid the editing process. These lessons directly improved the filming and production quality of the main final project.
Evaluation question 7
The preliminary task taught the student important filming and editing skills like match on action shots, 180 degree rule shots, and using Sony Vegas editing software. These skills helped make the final production look more polished with varied shots. Specifically, the preliminary task experience helped with acting, using equipment, and understanding when to use certain shots to set mood. It also showed the importance of capturing scenes from multiple angles to aid the editing process. Overall, the preliminary task built the student's confidence and skills for a successful full production.
Evaluation question 6
The document discusses various technologies the student learned about through creating a film project. The student:
- Used websites like YouTube and Blogger for research, uploading videos/presentations, and maintaining a project blog.
- Filmed using a Panasonic NV-G5500 camera, which provided easy and flexible filming. They also used Rode microphones for sound recording.
- Edited the filmed material in Sony Vegas Pro, utilizing various editing tools, filters, and effects to enhance the final product. The most experienced group member helped drive the editing process.
Evaluation question 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers addressed and attracted their target audience based on research conducted. A questionnaire completed by a 19-year-old male showed he liked action and comedy films. Additionally, an interview with a middle-aged male teacher who also liked action films provided evidence of interest in the film's genre among older audiences. The filmmakers aimed to attract broad mainstream audiences by including comedy, action elements, and characters that balanced both genres. Editing techniques like freeze frames were used to introduce characters and excite viewers. The film would be promoted widely on the internet and through traditional advertising to reach action and comedy genre fans.
Evaluation question 3
The document discusses what type of media institution would be suitable to distribute a new action/comedy film. It suggests that a major film distributor like Warner Bros. would be best, as they have experience distributing similar mainstream genre films successfully. Warner Bros. has distributed many action and comedy films that were financial successes, so distributing the new film through them could also lead to success. Their large advertising budgets could help promote the film through various mainstream channels to wider audiences.
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Film opening conventions
Studio logos and titles are usually one of the first things shown in films. Larger studios like Warner Bros. have consistent logos while smaller studios may just use titles. The logo or style it is presented in can suggest the genre, like a dark Warner Bros. logo hinting at a thriller. Films then aim to clearly set the genre through elements like titles, music, shots of actors to set expectations and keep audiences interested. They also typically introduce main characters in the first few minutes through mid and close up shots to establish who they are and what themes they relate to.
Film opening conventions
Studio logos and titles are usually one of the first things shown in films. Larger studios like Warner Bros. have consistent logos while smaller studios may just use titles. The logo or style it is presented in can suggest the genre, like a dark Warner Bros. logo hinting at a thriller. Films then establish the genre through titles, actors, shots, editing and other elements to set the tone and mood for viewers. Main characters are often introduced in the first few minutes through mid and close shots to portray their role and fit with the implied genre. Sound is also key to conveying genre, like jazz music in Gran Torino signaling a somber film.
Gran torino film opening analysis
The opening titles set a dark and mysterious mood for the film through the unusual black and white Warner Bros. logo and slow, melancholy instrumental theme song. The first scene is an establishing shot of a church where a funeral is taking place for the main character Walt Kowalski's wife. Camera shots and editing are used to convey the somber and emotional atmosphere, with slow pans to show respect and fast cuts during moments of frustration. Differences in generational attitudes are shown through clothing choices and phone use, with Walt disapproving of younger people's more casual dress. Sound and mise-en-scene further immerse the viewer in the emotional setting of the funeral.
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Evaluation question 4
- 1. Evaluation Question 4 Who would be the best audience for your media product?
- 2. Target Audience • Our ideal target audience is males and females under 35 years old. • This is according to the British Film Council statistics that show that our genre fits this age and gender group.
- 3. Target Audience • Our genre is a hybrid genre which means we have two mainstream audiences that would be interested in the film. • Males and females under 35 years old are mainly from the mainstream comedy side and just males under 35 years old are from the action side
- 4. Target Audience • This chart from the British film council statistics and shows that comedy is the most watched genre and action the 5th watched genre of both genders
- 5. Our Genre • Action/Comedy is a hybrid genre. • Both of these genres have sub genre of its own kind. Like Action has Action and Adventure and Comedy has Dark comedy and Slapstick Comedy • This means the target audience and market is even larger.
- 6. Film Rating • We gave our film production 12A based on the BBFC rating classification table. • It shows us of what rating that BBFC would rate a film.
- 7. Film Rating • We rated our film a 12A as of the content in the film of violence and mild torture. • The comedy brings the film down from anything higher as it lightens it up and makes it be able to watch and suited by persons over the age of 12 years old.