The group has chosen to adapt the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" as a thriller genre film. They will modernize aspects like using a red dress instead of a cape but keep main characters the same. The producer will oversee the project from concept to completion, ensuring they have proper equipment and follow storyboards. They intend to use a nonlinear narrative and voiceover narration to heighten suspense. Lighting, costumes, camera shots and locations were selected intentionally to create mood and focus audience attention in ways aligned with the thriller genre.
Question 1 - In What Ways Does Your Media Product Use, Develop or Challenge F...akamedia1
The document discusses several films that provided textual inspirations for the media product. It summarizes how elements from films like Ghost Ship, American Horror Story, The Ring, Sinister, Woman In Black, and Halloween were used, developed or challenged conventions of the horror genre. Specifically, it discusses using narrative ambiguity and increasing pace from Ghost Ship, incorporating unsettling music from American Horror Story, focusing on powerful female protagonists from The Ring, including CCTV footage like in Sinister, portraying a character that lacks control from Woman In Black, and using the antagonist's point of view like in Halloween.
This document discusses research on horror film conventions and their application to creating a horror movie trailer. It covers key elements like setting, technical aspects, iconography, narrative structure, character types, common themes and tones, and targeting the intended audience. Research included analyzing popular horror movies, theories around these elements, and marketing of the film "The Woman in Black". The goal was to understand horror genre conventions and apply them effectively when producing an original horror trailer.
The media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of horror films in the following ways:
1) It uses typical horror character conventions - featuring innocent blonde girl, mysterious hooded boys, and costumes that highlight innocence and danger.
2) It develops conventions through its plot of adventurous teens exploring a creepy abandoned house and sound design that builds suspense and startles audiences.
3) It challenges conventions with its typography that flickers like candle light at the end, linking to the film's theme of summoning in an unconventional way.
Our group, consisting of Lilly, Shannon, Josh, and Adam, was formed to create a horror film trailer. They chose this genre because they each have experience with and ideas for horror films. They decided on the name "Ancient Moon Productions" to fit with the horror theme. At their first meeting, they collaboratively worked on the characters and synopsis, deciding on both male and female leads for the trailer about a child whose life takes a turn for the worst when targeted by an unknown entity.
The document provides details about the ways in which the media product uses and develops conventions of real media products, specifically supernatural horror films. It discusses how the plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork, and editing follow conventions seen in films like The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, and Insidious. For example, the plot involves paranormal activities and a death in a home. Camera techniques like slow pans and POV shots are used to build tension. Color grading and lighting are also discussed.
1) The film "Pray For Us Sinners" uses a church graveyard as its main setting to fit with its storyline about religion and a murder.
2) A blood-covered knife is used as a prop in a flashback scene to signify violence and grab the audience's attention.
3) Various camera shots and angles were used to give the film a professional look and allow different shot choices in editing.
The film will be shown in cinemas worldwide with a £110 million budget, produced by a major studio. It will be a psychological thriller with supernatural elements, focusing on a possessed little girl seeking revenge on her murdered mother. The opening scene will take place in and around an old house using practical lighting and props to set an eerie tone. The aim is to make audiences uncomfortable in a familiar setting.
The group has chosen to adapt the fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" as a thriller genre film. They will modernize aspects like using a red dress instead of a cape but keep main characters the same. The producer will oversee the project from concept to completion, ensuring they have proper equipment and follow storyboards. They intend to use a nonlinear narrative and voiceover narration to heighten suspense. Lighting, costumes, camera shots and locations were selected intentionally to create mood and focus audience attention in ways aligned with the thriller genre.
Question 1 - In What Ways Does Your Media Product Use, Develop or Challenge F...akamedia1
The document discusses several films that provided textual inspirations for the media product. It summarizes how elements from films like Ghost Ship, American Horror Story, The Ring, Sinister, Woman In Black, and Halloween were used, developed or challenged conventions of the horror genre. Specifically, it discusses using narrative ambiguity and increasing pace from Ghost Ship, incorporating unsettling music from American Horror Story, focusing on powerful female protagonists from The Ring, including CCTV footage like in Sinister, portraying a character that lacks control from Woman In Black, and using the antagonist's point of view like in Halloween.
This document discusses research on horror film conventions and their application to creating a horror movie trailer. It covers key elements like setting, technical aspects, iconography, narrative structure, character types, common themes and tones, and targeting the intended audience. Research included analyzing popular horror movies, theories around these elements, and marketing of the film "The Woman in Black". The goal was to understand horror genre conventions and apply them effectively when producing an original horror trailer.
The media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of horror films in the following ways:
1) It uses typical horror character conventions - featuring innocent blonde girl, mysterious hooded boys, and costumes that highlight innocence and danger.
2) It develops conventions through its plot of adventurous teens exploring a creepy abandoned house and sound design that builds suspense and startles audiences.
3) It challenges conventions with its typography that flickers like candle light at the end, linking to the film's theme of summoning in an unconventional way.
Our group, consisting of Lilly, Shannon, Josh, and Adam, was formed to create a horror film trailer. They chose this genre because they each have experience with and ideas for horror films. They decided on the name "Ancient Moon Productions" to fit with the horror theme. At their first meeting, they collaboratively worked on the characters and synopsis, deciding on both male and female leads for the trailer about a child whose life takes a turn for the worst when targeted by an unknown entity.
The document provides details about the ways in which the media product uses and develops conventions of real media products, specifically supernatural horror films. It discusses how the plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork, and editing follow conventions seen in films like The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, and Insidious. For example, the plot involves paranormal activities and a death in a home. Camera techniques like slow pans and POV shots are used to build tension. Color grading and lighting are also discussed.
1) The film "Pray For Us Sinners" uses a church graveyard as its main setting to fit with its storyline about religion and a murder.
2) A blood-covered knife is used as a prop in a flashback scene to signify violence and grab the audience's attention.
3) Various camera shots and angles were used to give the film a professional look and allow different shot choices in editing.
The film will be shown in cinemas worldwide with a £110 million budget, produced by a major studio. It will be a psychological thriller with supernatural elements, focusing on a possessed little girl seeking revenge on her murdered mother. The opening scene will take place in and around an old house using practical lighting and props to set an eerie tone. The aim is to make audiences uncomfortable in a familiar setting.
This document summarizes the conventions and techniques used in the psychological horror film trailer produced by the student. It begins by establishing the genre of psychological horror and discusses how the trailer challenges conventions by including an early jump scare. It then analyzes specific shots and creative choices, like the use of makeup to portray supernatural elements or filming locations and music to set certain moods. Overall, the document examines how the trailer both adheres to and innovates on traditional forms found in examples of the psychological horror genre.
The document discusses conventions used in thriller films and how the student's media production incorporated and challenged some of these conventions. It summarizes the typical conventions used such as isolated dark locations, suspenseful music, vulnerable female characters in distress. It then discusses how the student's thriller used conventions like extreme close-ups and montage shots but challenged stereotypes by portraying the female lead as powerful rather than weak.
The document discusses plans for a student horror film trailer project. It will be based on The Blair Witch Project and focus on a group of teens exploring a local woods and discovering a creature. Typical horror conventions like lighting, sounds and camera techniques will be used while also making the trailer unique. Friends from their media course will star as the teens, and filming will take place in woods near Heacham to suit the horror genre.
IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT USE, DEVELOP OR CHALLENGE FORMS AND CONV...Princess Priscilla
The document discusses conventions used in horror genre trailers and how the creators of a student horror narrative project chose to conform to and subvert some of these conventions in their own trailer. They explored conventions like using blood, knives, masks, isolated settings, unexplained events, fast cuts and music to build suspense. Some conventions were subverted like using a child instead of an adult as the villain and focusing on ethnic minority protagonists rather than supporting roles. The goal was to engage different audiences while still reinforcing the horror genre.
The document discusses how the filmmakers addressed their target audience of young teens and young adults when creating their thriller film. They conducted audience research through questionnaires and video interviews to understand what type of thriller the audience wanted. Based on the responses, they created a psychological thriller with a stalker villain set in a forest and city. They selected music, titles, camera shots, and editing techniques to attract the audience and build suspense. Costumes and props of characters as modern teenagers also aimed to engage their target demographic.
Construction linked to theories and storyboardMaleeha17
The document discusses the theories and techniques used in creating a trailer for a horror film project. It describes how the storyboard helped with construction but some shots were changed or removed due to lighting issues. It also discusses how the order of shots was changed and titles were added to not reveal the full narrative. Todorov's narrative theory and concepts of equilibrium, disruption and realization were applied. The trailer also uses representations of religion, a female antagonist in line with theories, and includes an enigma and questions to intrigue the audience without fully explaining the story.
The document discusses potential props that a film group could use for their horror film project. Some of the props discussed include a teddy bear, white blouse, mirror, rosary beads/crucifix, fireplace, telephone, and grandfather clock. For each prop, the group analyzes how the prop could be used to enhance the horror elements of the project and follow conventions of the horror genre, such as using a teddy bear to portray innocence or a fireplace to represent hell. The group aims to incorporate props that are commonly seen in other horror films to make their project more engaging for audiences.
The document summarizes an adaptation of the Little Mermaid into a new Disney film that focuses more on the villain Ursula. The adaptation would be around 90-100 minutes and explore themes of violence and controversial topics like a child being forced away. It would have genres of fantasy, action, and drama. The narrative follows Ursula turning evil after her father took her child away, and her child growing up to fight her before learning the truth. The film faces constraints of budget and ethical issues but also opportunities to appeal through its technical effects and redemption storyline. The target audience is teenagers who enjoy films like Harry Potter and Marvel, and casting would include actors like Emma Watson and Angelina Jolie to appeal to them.
When making their thriller sequence, the group followed several conventions of real media products:
1) They kept the identity of the character committing the crime hidden to build suspense, similar to the film "The Unborn".
2) They set the thriller in an ordinary situation (a girl going to bed) that is made extraordinary by strange events, mirroring "The Sixth Sense".
3) They used a voyeuristic camera angle to make the audience feel like secret observers, like in "Snake Eyes".
4) They created an "enigma" by making it unclear if the character's experience was real or a dream, mimicking "Inception".
The document discusses various animation inspirations for Oliver Keppie's final major project. It covers works by Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, Henry Selik, Pixar Studios, and the films Inside Out and Adventure Time. Key inspirations include exploring deeper meanings, developing complex characters, effective use of color, and balancing humor and emotion. The style of Yuasa's Adventure Time episode and The Night is Young, Walk on Girl short also provide inspiration for their unusual artistic styles.
This document summarizes the process a film group took in creating their short thriller film "Sommer White" for a class project. They decided on the thriller genre to explore its conventions. In pre-production, they researched films like "Kill Bill" and "Hard Candy" to analyze how directors used and challenged conventions. Their 5-minute film followed Todorov's narrative structure theory of equilibrium, disruption, restoration. It developed conventions like costume design and sound effects through intertextuality and alluded to "Snow White." They challenged feminist film theory by having two strong female leads rather than portraying women as inferior victims.
The document discusses the costumes and props needed for a horror film production set in the 1970s. It describes cardboard boxes, rope, bloody candles, a torch, bracelet, and doll that will be used as props to advance the plot and set the atmosphere. The costumes include girls wearing pajamas at a sleepover to appear vulnerable, the protagonist Ava wearing darker colors after becoming possessed by the doll, and the male character Jonathan wearing casual clothes that fit the 1970s era. The props and costumes are intended to convey themes, establish characters, and appeal to the target audience through recognizable horror genre conventions.
The document discusses the use of makeup, clothing, filming locations, and props for a student film trailer about an exorcism. For the villain's makeup, dark colors were used under the eyes to look bruised, and fake blood and scratches were added to appear raw. A long black dress was chosen for the villain to connote evil. Most filming occurred indoors, especially in bedrooms, to be consistent with where possessions typically happen. Candles, a knife with fake blood, and a crucifix covered in blood were the main props and were used to set an eerie tone and religious theme. A few outdoor chase scenes were also included to make the trailer seem realistic.
The short film was a modern recreation of a scene from IT featuring Georgie and Pennywise. Low-key lighting and a forest setting helped intensify the horror theme and make the film scarier. Various camera angles like high angles and pans were used to intrigue the audience and exemplify Pennywise's character. However, issues with pre-production meant the storyboard was not followed accurately. The microphone quality also made some dialogue difficult to hear. Going forward, more planning is needed for locations, equipment, and actor scheduling to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Our group made a short horror film to warn teenagers about the dangers of trusting strangers online. We split roles and researched the genre to create a plot where two girls meet and befriend a new boy without knowing him. This was meant to represent trusting strangers on social media. Scenes followed chronologically and we used varied shots, but could have shown more establishing shots. All members tried their roles and camerawork, though cooperation could improve. The film related the theme and presented strangers as dangerous in a horror style through suspense and implied violence.
The document discusses several animation artists and works that inspire the author in their own animation project. It summarizes Pendleton Ward's shows like Adventure Time and Over the Garden Wall which blend comedy and drama. It also discusses Rebecca Sugar's Steven Universe exploring LGBTQ themes, Henry Selik's stop-motion films like Nightmare Before Christmas, and Pixar films addressing deeper topics. The author is inspired by the visual styles of Inside Out using color, an abstract Adventure Time episode, and a short promoting acceptance. They aim to include meaningful messages and evoke emotion through tone and lack of dialogue at times in their own animated short.
The document provides an evaluation of a title sequence called "Revelations". It discusses how the title sequence uses and develops conventions of real thriller films. It was created to be realistic and similar to other religious thrillers. Key conventions included a "shaky" title moving around the screen and a grainy, blurred font for the title. The sequence contrasts a family living room scene with a dark torture room. It was important to include conventions like the victim waking up scene. While it didn't include some thriller conventions like action scenes, the document argues this was appropriate given the storyline. The sequence could potentially be distributed by a major Hollywood studio like Warner Bros or Universal Pictures given its engagement and similarities to other mainstream thrillers.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the trailer for the 2014 horror film "The Babadook". It summarizes the trailer in 3 sentences:
The trailer establishes the plot of the film, in which a mother and son experience strange occurrences in their home after the mother reads a disturbing children's book called "Mister Babadook". Special effects and unsettling music and sounds are used throughout the trailer to build tension and anticipation. The trailer concludes with a fast-paced montage of scenes depicting the escalating terror faced by the mother and son from the supernatural presence haunting their home.
This document appears to be a brief note containing the title "Poster Analysis x 4" and the names "By Mansour" and "Aetekal". It seems to indicate that someone named Mansour created 4 poster analyses and that it is related to something called Aetekal. However, the document provides very little context and it is difficult to determine the topic or purpose of the "Poster Analysis x 4" with only this limited information.
The document appears to be a magazine article that contains 6 analyses. The article was written by Mansour Aetekal and discusses multiple topics through several analytical sections.
This document summarizes the conventions and techniques used in the psychological horror film trailer produced by the student. It begins by establishing the genre of psychological horror and discusses how the trailer challenges conventions by including an early jump scare. It then analyzes specific shots and creative choices, like the use of makeup to portray supernatural elements or filming locations and music to set certain moods. Overall, the document examines how the trailer both adheres to and innovates on traditional forms found in examples of the psychological horror genre.
The document discusses conventions used in thriller films and how the student's media production incorporated and challenged some of these conventions. It summarizes the typical conventions used such as isolated dark locations, suspenseful music, vulnerable female characters in distress. It then discusses how the student's thriller used conventions like extreme close-ups and montage shots but challenged stereotypes by portraying the female lead as powerful rather than weak.
The document discusses plans for a student horror film trailer project. It will be based on The Blair Witch Project and focus on a group of teens exploring a local woods and discovering a creature. Typical horror conventions like lighting, sounds and camera techniques will be used while also making the trailer unique. Friends from their media course will star as the teens, and filming will take place in woods near Heacham to suit the horror genre.
IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT USE, DEVELOP OR CHALLENGE FORMS AND CONV...Princess Priscilla
The document discusses conventions used in horror genre trailers and how the creators of a student horror narrative project chose to conform to and subvert some of these conventions in their own trailer. They explored conventions like using blood, knives, masks, isolated settings, unexplained events, fast cuts and music to build suspense. Some conventions were subverted like using a child instead of an adult as the villain and focusing on ethnic minority protagonists rather than supporting roles. The goal was to engage different audiences while still reinforcing the horror genre.
The document discusses how the filmmakers addressed their target audience of young teens and young adults when creating their thriller film. They conducted audience research through questionnaires and video interviews to understand what type of thriller the audience wanted. Based on the responses, they created a psychological thriller with a stalker villain set in a forest and city. They selected music, titles, camera shots, and editing techniques to attract the audience and build suspense. Costumes and props of characters as modern teenagers also aimed to engage their target demographic.
Construction linked to theories and storyboardMaleeha17
The document discusses the theories and techniques used in creating a trailer for a horror film project. It describes how the storyboard helped with construction but some shots were changed or removed due to lighting issues. It also discusses how the order of shots was changed and titles were added to not reveal the full narrative. Todorov's narrative theory and concepts of equilibrium, disruption and realization were applied. The trailer also uses representations of religion, a female antagonist in line with theories, and includes an enigma and questions to intrigue the audience without fully explaining the story.
The document discusses potential props that a film group could use for their horror film project. Some of the props discussed include a teddy bear, white blouse, mirror, rosary beads/crucifix, fireplace, telephone, and grandfather clock. For each prop, the group analyzes how the prop could be used to enhance the horror elements of the project and follow conventions of the horror genre, such as using a teddy bear to portray innocence or a fireplace to represent hell. The group aims to incorporate props that are commonly seen in other horror films to make their project more engaging for audiences.
The document summarizes an adaptation of the Little Mermaid into a new Disney film that focuses more on the villain Ursula. The adaptation would be around 90-100 minutes and explore themes of violence and controversial topics like a child being forced away. It would have genres of fantasy, action, and drama. The narrative follows Ursula turning evil after her father took her child away, and her child growing up to fight her before learning the truth. The film faces constraints of budget and ethical issues but also opportunities to appeal through its technical effects and redemption storyline. The target audience is teenagers who enjoy films like Harry Potter and Marvel, and casting would include actors like Emma Watson and Angelina Jolie to appeal to them.
When making their thriller sequence, the group followed several conventions of real media products:
1) They kept the identity of the character committing the crime hidden to build suspense, similar to the film "The Unborn".
2) They set the thriller in an ordinary situation (a girl going to bed) that is made extraordinary by strange events, mirroring "The Sixth Sense".
3) They used a voyeuristic camera angle to make the audience feel like secret observers, like in "Snake Eyes".
4) They created an "enigma" by making it unclear if the character's experience was real or a dream, mimicking "Inception".
The document discusses various animation inspirations for Oliver Keppie's final major project. It covers works by Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, Henry Selik, Pixar Studios, and the films Inside Out and Adventure Time. Key inspirations include exploring deeper meanings, developing complex characters, effective use of color, and balancing humor and emotion. The style of Yuasa's Adventure Time episode and The Night is Young, Walk on Girl short also provide inspiration for their unusual artistic styles.
This document summarizes the process a film group took in creating their short thriller film "Sommer White" for a class project. They decided on the thriller genre to explore its conventions. In pre-production, they researched films like "Kill Bill" and "Hard Candy" to analyze how directors used and challenged conventions. Their 5-minute film followed Todorov's narrative structure theory of equilibrium, disruption, restoration. It developed conventions like costume design and sound effects through intertextuality and alluded to "Snow White." They challenged feminist film theory by having two strong female leads rather than portraying women as inferior victims.
The document discusses the costumes and props needed for a horror film production set in the 1970s. It describes cardboard boxes, rope, bloody candles, a torch, bracelet, and doll that will be used as props to advance the plot and set the atmosphere. The costumes include girls wearing pajamas at a sleepover to appear vulnerable, the protagonist Ava wearing darker colors after becoming possessed by the doll, and the male character Jonathan wearing casual clothes that fit the 1970s era. The props and costumes are intended to convey themes, establish characters, and appeal to the target audience through recognizable horror genre conventions.
The document discusses the use of makeup, clothing, filming locations, and props for a student film trailer about an exorcism. For the villain's makeup, dark colors were used under the eyes to look bruised, and fake blood and scratches were added to appear raw. A long black dress was chosen for the villain to connote evil. Most filming occurred indoors, especially in bedrooms, to be consistent with where possessions typically happen. Candles, a knife with fake blood, and a crucifix covered in blood were the main props and were used to set an eerie tone and religious theme. A few outdoor chase scenes were also included to make the trailer seem realistic.
The short film was a modern recreation of a scene from IT featuring Georgie and Pennywise. Low-key lighting and a forest setting helped intensify the horror theme and make the film scarier. Various camera angles like high angles and pans were used to intrigue the audience and exemplify Pennywise's character. However, issues with pre-production meant the storyboard was not followed accurately. The microphone quality also made some dialogue difficult to hear. Going forward, more planning is needed for locations, equipment, and actor scheduling to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Our group made a short horror film to warn teenagers about the dangers of trusting strangers online. We split roles and researched the genre to create a plot where two girls meet and befriend a new boy without knowing him. This was meant to represent trusting strangers on social media. Scenes followed chronologically and we used varied shots, but could have shown more establishing shots. All members tried their roles and camerawork, though cooperation could improve. The film related the theme and presented strangers as dangerous in a horror style through suspense and implied violence.
The document discusses several animation artists and works that inspire the author in their own animation project. It summarizes Pendleton Ward's shows like Adventure Time and Over the Garden Wall which blend comedy and drama. It also discusses Rebecca Sugar's Steven Universe exploring LGBTQ themes, Henry Selik's stop-motion films like Nightmare Before Christmas, and Pixar films addressing deeper topics. The author is inspired by the visual styles of Inside Out using color, an abstract Adventure Time episode, and a short promoting acceptance. They aim to include meaningful messages and evoke emotion through tone and lack of dialogue at times in their own animated short.
The document provides an evaluation of a title sequence called "Revelations". It discusses how the title sequence uses and develops conventions of real thriller films. It was created to be realistic and similar to other religious thrillers. Key conventions included a "shaky" title moving around the screen and a grainy, blurred font for the title. The sequence contrasts a family living room scene with a dark torture room. It was important to include conventions like the victim waking up scene. While it didn't include some thriller conventions like action scenes, the document argues this was appropriate given the storyline. The sequence could potentially be distributed by a major Hollywood studio like Warner Bros or Universal Pictures given its engagement and similarities to other mainstream thrillers.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the trailer for the 2014 horror film "The Babadook". It summarizes the trailer in 3 sentences:
The trailer establishes the plot of the film, in which a mother and son experience strange occurrences in their home after the mother reads a disturbing children's book called "Mister Babadook". Special effects and unsettling music and sounds are used throughout the trailer to build tension and anticipation. The trailer concludes with a fast-paced montage of scenes depicting the escalating terror faced by the mother and son from the supernatural presence haunting their home.
This document appears to be a brief note containing the title "Poster Analysis x 4" and the names "By Mansour" and "Aetekal". It seems to indicate that someone named Mansour created 4 poster analyses and that it is related to something called Aetekal. However, the document provides very little context and it is difficult to determine the topic or purpose of the "Poster Analysis x 4" with only this limited information.
The document appears to be a magazine article that contains 6 analyses. The article was written by Mansour Aetekal and discusses multiple topics through several analytical sections.
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The group decided to base their horror trailer on typical genre conventions including a 'Final Girl' character named Charley who would be portrayed as virginal, masculine, and androgynous. They also included stereotypical character archetypes such as an athlete named Chad. Drawing from films like The Woman in Black, the group developed a revenge plot involving the ghost of a boy seeking vengeance. They used theories like Todorov's to structure the narrative and Propp's to define character roles, deciding Charley would serve as the hero who solves the mystery.
The document discusses the group's process for developing characters and narrative for their horror film trailer project. They aimed to include common horror tropes such as the "final girl" character of Charley, who would be portrayed through masculine clothing and surviving until the end. They also included stereotypical character types like "the athlete." The group struggled to develop a logical narrative but found inspiration in the film "The Woman in Black." They applied various film theories to analyze and structure their narrative. Ultimately, they chose to develop a paranormal/supernatural story focused on ghosts and hauntings to match the conventions of the genre.
This document discusses how the filmmakers applied key media concepts to their horror film trailer idea during the research and development process. They analyzed representation, narrative, genre, audience and institutions, and media language. For representation, they ensured the characters fit common horror film stereotypes. For narrative, they refined the plot based on research of similar films. For genre, they determined the revenge horror categorization best fit the revised narrative. Audience and institutions research provided context but did not directly impact the student film trailer idea.
The document discusses conventions used in horror films and how they were applied to the author's media product. It describes analyzing films like Sinister, Insidious, and The Conjuring to understand common elements like haunted house settings, shadows, handheld camerawork, and possessed children. The author aimed to develop these conventions in their film titled "Third Time Around" through elements like the logo appearing mysteriously, varied camera shots and angles to build tension, a creepy nursery rhyme in the soundtrack, costumes representing innocence and evil, and family photographs that hint at the storyline without fully revealing it. The goal was to produce a film familiar to audiences in established horror genres.
The document provides an evaluation of the title sequence for a media product called "Revelations". It summarizes how the title sequence uses and develops conventions of real thriller films. It notes that the titles shake and move across the screen, using a grainy font as seen in films like Se7en. It also discusses how the sequence presents different social groups through the characters of a priest and a male protagonist, and how it targets its audience of 18-30 year olds through relatable characters.
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This document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of the psychological thriller genre. It examines conventions around themes, characters, lighting, costumes, and camera work. The product aims to use many existing conventions such as casual clothing, natural makeup, and low key lighting during suspenseful scenes. However, it also challenges some conventions, such as using deliberate makeup for the protagonist in the poster to represent madness. Overall, the goal is to develop conventions of the genre to effectively portray a psychological thriller.
This document discusses the filmmaker's use of horror film conventions and techniques in their media project. It describes analyzing popular horror films like Sinister, Insidious, and The Conjuring to understand common forms and conventions. These include using haunted house settings, handheld camera work, dark editing, POV shots, and themes of paranormal activity and possession. The filmmaker aims to develop these conventions in their title sequence by using ominous music, low camera angles, shadows, and possessed children. They also discuss design elements like the title font and logo that help set the tone and narrative of the film.
The document discusses various film techniques and theories used in a short film trailer. It describes using a dip to black transition after a jump scare to restore equilibrium. A cross fade was used to transition between two scenes linked by a quote. A flicker transition was used for another jump scare to increase intensity. It then discusses how some of the characters fit concepts from Propp's character theory and Clover's final girl theory. It also analyzes how the film used concepts of the male gaze, binary opposition, Todorov's narrative theory, and storyboarding in planning the short film.
The document discusses the student's media product, which is a title sequence for a horror/thriller film. The student explains various ways their title sequence does and does not follow conventions of real media titles. They stuck to conventions like using short, jumpy shots to build tension, as seen in the title of "Orphan." However, they also combined these with slower shots, breaking convention. They used inspiration from titles like "Jaws" and "Panic Room" but also made their own creative choices. The student analyzes their use of camera work, sound, characters, and more to represent themes and draw in the target audience. Overall, the student learned about planning, filming, editing technologies, and analyzing their work
The student discusses how their media product uses and challenges conventions of real title sequences through their use of editing techniques, camerawork, sound, and fonts inspired by films like Jaws, Panic Room, and Orphan. They also explain how they represented social groups through the characters and broke conventions by casting a mixed race actress as the vulnerable victim.
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of horror movies. It describes turning an innocent character into a killer through demonic possession, mirroring films like Paranormal Activity. It also initially presents a purely human villain before revealing supernatural elements.
Conventions used include setting the story in dark woods like Blair Witch Project to create an unsettling environment. Character archetypes include an innocent victim and a leader who tries to save the group. The product also draws connections to production companies like Lionsgate associated with major horror franchises.
The document examines how the product challenges some conventions, such as including a stereotypical gay character but subverting expectations of their role. It aims to build susp
The document discusses how the media product "Stolen" both used and challenged conventions of real crime/psychological thriller genres. It analyzed conventions around titles, mise-en-scene, framing and editing in films like "Black Swan", "4321", and "Misery" and applied similar techniques. However, it also subverted some conventions, like delaying the title for 80 seconds to build suspense. Overall, the document argues the film successfully represented the genre through familiar conventions while also keeping it fresh with some variations.
This production plan outlines the dates, locations, props, costumes, personnel, and equipment for a horror film trailer. Key dates include location scouting on September 27th and test shots on October 1st. The main locations are outside and inside Chloe's house. Props include a teddy bear, note, vase, and other household items associated with horror genres. Costumes will start normal but become torn and dirty as the trailer progresses. The cast includes Bethany Munden as 10-year old Beth, and Lewis Jupp and Amy-Jane Wilson playing older than their age as Beth's parents. Required equipment is a camera, tripod, and editing software.
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1. EvaluationQuestion1:
We decidedtoname ourmovie ‘The Nightmare’ becauseitsumsupwhatthe actual movie isabout.
We included‘The’inthe title because byusing‘The’the title soundsmore dramaticsuchas ‘The
Prestige’. Thismakesthe titlestandoutmore because whensayingthe title itsoundsghoulish,this
meanspeople whoreadthe title are more likelytorememberthe name asitgivesoff a frightening
atmosphere of the movie. Whichmeansmytargetaudience will be attractedtowatchthe movie as
we are targetingteenagers,whowill definitelywanttowatch moviesthatgive those petrifyingand
excitedfeelings. Forproductions,we are usingourownwhichiscalled‘BigDreams’,we decidedto
use our ownproductionas we weren’table findasuitable productionwhichwouldmatchwithour
movie’sgenre andstory.Asyoucan see we didn’tname ourproductionsomethingdark orspookyas
we feltthathavinga dark name for our productionwouldbe toomuchas if wouldn’tbe realisticif
our movie andthe productionbothhadnameswithsimilarfeelingstoit.However,forourmain
streamwe will be using‘Universal’because we feel thatmakingourownmainstreamcompany
wouldbe time consuming,whichwe couldbe usingitoneditingthe moviemore professionally.
Our firstscene showshowthe protagonistisverydistressingashe ishavinga nightmare;thisis
shownto foreshowhowhissituationwillbe worstashisproblemsare goingto getevenworst. By
startingwith‘Disruptionof the Equilibrium’,we have challengedthe ‘Todorov’sNarrative Theory’
whenwe didn’tfollow the typical moviestructure aswe didn’tstartwitha happyscene like mostof
the moviesdolike BlackSwan andMemento.The openinggave awayquite alot of ideasonwhat
the movie isbasedonand what genresitcontains.Thisisbecause ourfirstscene wasquite serious
and whenthe protagonistwalkedupstairsinslow motion,it builds upsuspense asthe audience
wouldbe questioningwherethe characterisgoingand whatwouldhappennext.The mainreason
for thisisas the previousscene containedstrongemotions,sothe audience wouldexpectthe
emotionstobuildupas itgoeson. Inthe firstscene,we introducedthe protagonist,whose ethnicity
isAsian.Hence,Ican confidentlysaythatwe broke the stereotypical ideaof havingawhite
protagonistinmoviesasmostmoviescontainawhite protagonist.Notonlythat,as‘Propps
character Theory’suggestshowthe Herohas to be strong as ithas to overcomesthe process
‘Disruptionof Equilibrium’however,we made the protagonistweakasyoucan see fromthe first
scene,whenhe isseendistressedbecausehe isunable toovercome hisfearinthiscase hispast.
Secondly,we are introducedbyanothercharacterwhoisa psychiatrist,he playsthe role of a
helper/mentorashe isthe one whoguidesthe protagonistovercome hisfear.Duringthisprocessof
helpingthe protagonist,youcouldsee how the psychiatristismuch strongerandholdsmore power
than the protagonisthimself becausethe protagonistneedssomeone whocontainsmore power
than himself ashe ispowerlessandneedsamentortoguide himintosuccess. Anothercharacteris
the step-motherof the protagonist,whowas actuallyfirstintroducedinthe nightmare howeveras
the step-motherhasanillnessof ‘multiple-personalitydisorder’ whichsuggestsushow the person
whowas present inthe nightmare wasactuallyherotherpersonality,Evie. Furtherintothe story,
the actual step-motherwithherreal personalitywasshownquite laterinthe opening,whenthe
protagoniststartstell the storyof his past.In the protagonist’spasthisstep-mother,Evawasshown
as someone whoiscaringand lovingtowardsthe protagonist. Intermsof propsandcostumes,we
justhad all the character weartheirnormal clothesexpectof Evie.One of the conventionswe used
to showthe genre of thrillerwasthroughEvie’scostume inthe nightmare.She wore aredmaskand
had bloodonher face;thisportrayedthe thrillergenre as mostthrillermoviescontainthese kindsof
conventionsforexample inShutterIsland,Saw,Spectre etc…Also,nearthe endof the openingthere
2. isa scene of Evie beatingthe protagonist(inthe past),whereshe uses aweapon.Thisconventionis
usedto showhowseriousherillnesswasasshe was harmingEthan(protagonist) unintentionally.
Havingthe right locationsdetermineshow professional yourmovie looksasitnaturallygivesoff a
certainatmosphere whichadds ontothe scene. We usedthe locationof ‘Heath’asa forestinthe
nightmare andwe shotthisscene inafternoonbecause itstartsgettingdarkaround that time but
not toodark. Thiswas the perfecttime forusto shoot since shotswon’tbe toodark. Also,since
nobodywasin the forest,itlookedisolated,whichsuggestedhow the protagonistwaslonelyand
had nobody.Anotherlocationwasinanapartment,where we change the settingabitto make it
looklike anoffice forthe psychiatrist.Todothiswe made sure to shootonlyincertainarea sowe
don’tgive intoo muchdetail aboutthe locationandmake the settinglookfake.The shotsare either
locatedinthe forest,whichgave off an eerie atmosphere orinside aroomtoemphasise his
emptinessandhowhe isstill trappedinhispast. Inthe nightmare,the protagonistrunsawayfor
someone whoisn’tphysicallythere,it’sonlyhisimaginationsthissuggestshow defencelesshe is
eveninhisdreamsto Evie.
Finally,Ihave usedvarietyof shotssuchas LS, Mediumshots,CU,overthe shouldershotandmany
more to focuson certainelementsinthe scene.Inaddition,Ihave alsousedarange differentediting
such as addingtransitionssuchas‘crossdissolve’,zoominginandmanymore. Forspecial effectwe
usedslowmotion,addingTextstoprovide audience withsome informatione.g.people starring,
changingthe colourto make two differentshotslooksalike.