Film opening analysis mean girls
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Cady Heron is introduced as the main character through a description of her overly protective parents documenting her first day of school at age 16. This foreshadows how her parents will be affected by her bad decisions. The audience learns Cady comes from an average family, contrasted later by the huge mansion of one of the mean girls, implying popularity requires wealth. Cady breaks the fourth wall to convey her future power and dominance. She narrates her unhappy life being homeschooled, fearing the stigma of being a "freak." Non-diegetic happy music plays to contrast the tone of Cady's narration and set an optimistic tone for the film.
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Question 4 for Evaluation
The target audience for a romantic comedy media product would primarily be women ages 13-25. While some men may watch romantic comedies, research shows they make up a small minority of the audience. Exit polls found that 70% of those who saw the film "No Strings Attached", which was marketed as a non-romantic comedy focusing more on sex, were still women. The genre appeals most to women due to its happy endings and focus on relationships that women of different ages can relate to.
Chick flick pitch
The students wanted to make a chick flick film for their class project that would be interesting yet approachable. They propose a plot where the main character falls in love with another girl after moving to a new town. This would challenge conventions by having a same-sex relationship as the central storyline. The film aims to still be relatable to a wide audience like traditional chick flicks through humor and addressing how love can be experienced across different sexualities and genders.
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Amy has developed an online relationship with Shaun, the coolest guy in school, but questions arise about his real identity. The film is inspired by Catfish, a documentary about deception online. It aims to educate teenagers about the dangers of social media by following Amy as she struggles with cyberbullying and not knowing who she can trust. The main characters include Amy, the quiet victim; Shaun, the popular guy; and Layla, Amy's betraying friend seeking revenge.
Dark face presentation
Amy has developed an online relationship with Shaun, the coolest guy in school, but questions arise about his real identity. The film is inspired by Catfish, a documentary about deception online. It will target both male and female audiences ages 14+ to educate them about social media risks like cyberbullying. The main characters are Amy, the quiet victim; Shaun, the popular crush; Layla, Amy's betraying friend; and Dean, the possible catfisher behind Shaun's profile.
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Social realism pitch presentation lauren and hannah
Hannah and Lauren will create a social realism film trailer targeting an audience aged 15-30. Their initial idea is about a party where a character gets hit by a drunk driver and dies. Social realism focuses on contemporary issues like drugs, alcohol, and sex. They will film on location in Woodford Halse and use non-professional actors. The characters will be stereotypical teenagers shown through tracksuits and smoking. Shots will include wide shots, close-ups, and establishing shots. Props will include alcohol, cars, and knives. The script will be semi-improvised to seem realistic. Urban music will be used to match the setting.
Evaluation question 2
The document discusses how the media product represents different social groups. There are three main characters:
1) The first protagonist is a white British male in his teens or early 20s, meant to be relatable to the target audience. He is dressed professionally but disheveled from interrogation.
2) The second protagonist saves the first. He is also a white British male in a tidy uniform, establishing them both as heroes.
3) The antagonists dress alike in ski masks, identifying them as terrorists, and speak crudely. They create discomfort and need to be stopped by the protagonists.
Stereotypical features are used to quickly establish the characters' roles for the action film
Evaluation question 5
Our primary audience would be teenagers aged 15-18, who can relate to the main character. A secondary audience would be teenage boys going through similar issues as the vulnerable male protagonist. Another secondary audience would be fans of drama genres who appreciate verisimilitude and lesser known films. While the themes are universal, the film's small scale and British rural setting would likely resonate more strongly with a British audience.
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Amy has developed an online relationship with Shaun, the coolest guy in school, but questions arise about his real identity. The film is inspired by Catfish, a documentary about deception online. It will target both male and female audiences ages 14+ to educate them about social media risks like cyberbullying. The main characters are Amy, the quiet victim; Shaun, the popular crush; Layla, Amy's betraying friend; and Dean, the possible catfisher behind Shaun's profile.
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Social realism pitch presentation lauren and hannah
Hannah and Lauren will create a social realism film trailer targeting an audience aged 15-30. Their initial idea is about a party where a character gets hit by a drunk driver and dies. Social realism focuses on contemporary issues like drugs, alcohol, and sex. They will film on location in Woodford Halse and use non-professional actors. The characters will be stereotypical teenagers shown through tracksuits and smoking. Shots will include wide shots, close-ups, and establishing shots. Props will include alcohol, cars, and knives. The script will be semi-improvised to seem realistic. Urban music will be used to match the setting.
Evaluation question 2
The document discusses how the media product represents different social groups. There are three main characters:
1) The first protagonist is a white British male in his teens or early 20s, meant to be relatable to the target audience. He is dressed professionally but disheveled from interrogation.
2) The second protagonist saves the first. He is also a white British male in a tidy uniform, establishing them both as heroes.
3) The antagonists dress alike in ski masks, identifying them as terrorists, and speak crudely. They create discomfort and need to be stopped by the protagonists.
Stereotypical features are used to quickly establish the characters' roles for the action film
Evaluation question 5
Our primary audience would be teenagers aged 15-18, who can relate to the main character. A secondary audience would be teenage boys going through similar issues as the vulnerable male protagonist. Another secondary audience would be fans of drama genres who appreciate verisimilitude and lesser known films. While the themes are universal, the film's small scale and British rural setting would likely resonate more strongly with a British audience.
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Our film aims to satisfy the uses and gratifications of personal identity, social interaction, and entertainment for our target audience. It features strong female roles and emotional male characters that audiences can relate to. It also aims to provide insight into relationships and foster discussion. The lighthearted romantic comedy format allows audiences to escape problems, relax, and fill their time.
Question 2
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First Production Brief
The trailer will focus on the storyline of Stacey discovering her boyfriend Liam has been cheating on her. Throughout the trailer, three suspects will be shown to mislead the audience about Liam's affair partner. Stacey's appearance will also deteriorate to show the emotional impact of the affair. The climax will reveal who Liam's affair partner is.
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Question 2
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Evaluation Question 1
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1) Dark Face is a teen drama based on the movie Catfish about a 16-year-old girl named Amy who falls for the coolest guy in school Shaun over social media, but it's unknown if Shaun is who he says he is.
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Film opening analysis easy a
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Evaluation question 4
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Question 2
The document discusses how different aspects of the opening film sequence are designed to represent social groups and relate to the target audience. A young, white, British male protagonist is used to attract a British audience who can identify with the character. His wealth, nice home, and expensive watch indicate he is of high social class. While his involvement in criminal activity makes his background and status ambiguous. As the target audience is males aged 15-25, a young male protagonist is chosen who has mystery to engage viewers.
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Evaluation Question 1
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The opening scene of Easy A tracks forward quickly to show how rumors spread fast through high school, foreshadowing how this impacts Olive. A happy song plays to set the tone that Olive's life will change. We are introduced to Olive's narrating voice, building anticipation for what she looks like. Easy A uses techniques like Olive vlogging to break the fourth wall, creating a modern twist and making the story seem more realistic. When vlogging, Olive wears a red, revealing top, implying she will do something racy later in the film.
Script arthermath final
Callie, Cyndi, Rachel, Chloe, and Molly were all part of a popular group of girls in school. However, Molly was bullied relentlessly by the others who called her names and criticized her appearance. Due to the constant bullying, Molly reached a breaking point and took drastic action against the girls. The documentary cuts between interviews of the girls recalling and justifying their bullying behavior, until revealing that Molly committed an act of violence against them in retaliation for her treatment.
Location recce
The document discusses location choices for filming different scenes of a project called "Aftermath". The first 10 scenes will be filmed in the school's photography studio to create a bright, heavenly effect with no windows or furniture. This location provides easy access and flexibility. The last 2 scenes requiring a darker, tense mood will be filmed in the documenter's kitchen using the table to place props and simulate cutting meat as a twisted reaction to bullying.
Production schedule final
This production schedule outlines the timeline and tasks for a short film project from November to February. It includes developing initial ideas, conducting research, writing a script and storyboards, planning shots and locations through recces, creating a floorplan, filming during two weeks in January using a photography studio and kitchen table with costumes and props, and post-production editing using Premier Pro from January to February. Equipment like cameras, tripods, and computers are needed at various stages of pre-production, production and post-production.
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Georgia storms into the corridor where Lily is, angrily confronting her about telling other people Georgia's secrets. As they argue, Georgia gets in Lily's face and compares her to Miriam, saying Lily is always in other people's business like Miriam. Lily denies telling others Georgia's secrets, saying she has been loyal, and gets in Georgia's face challenging her to fight. Georgia then angrily swears at Lily while pointing her finger in her face.
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A 17-18 year old college girl who enjoys hanging out with friends and listening to rock music is the target audience for a new horror film. She likes popular shows like The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and The X-Files which have given her a taste for problem-based American horror. As a typical teenage girl, she enjoys discussing other people and would be able to relate to the characters in the film. She is very active on social media where she shares her views on horror films and follows celebrities in the genre.
Question 3
Vertigo is a British independent film company located in London that would be well-suited to distribute the filmmaker's horror film "Aftermath" for three key reasons:
1) Vertigo has successfully produced and distributed several films within the same genre and conventions as "Aftermath".
2) One of Vertigo's past films from 2007 called "Shrooms" that targeted a similar age group was financially successful, indicating "Aftermath" also has potential for profit.
3) While Vertigo hasn't produced a horror film since 2007, distributing "Aftermath" could appeal to their existing audiences and attract new ones by filling a gap in their portfolio for horror films with a unique twist.
Genre conventions
Typical horror film settings include isolated, abandoned, or hidden dark places that people normally would not visit, such as abandoned houses, creepy forests, or warehouses. Horror films commonly use dark colors like black and red, as well as dark lighting and shadows. Key props include costumes, weapons, and other gruesome items that help identify villains. Paranormal horror films feature iconography such as ghostly symbols, unusual events in dark places, and "home video footage" to make the audience feel helpless.
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Horror films are designed to frighten and panic audiences while also entertaining them. They explore dark and frightening themes like death, fear of the unknown, and human vulnerability. Key genres include zombies, serial killers, satanic films, and slashers. Famous directors and actors in horror include Alfred Hitchcock, Tobe Hooper, Christopher Lee, and Vincent Price. Major awards for horror films include the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and Academy Awards. Key elements of successful horror films include suspense, a threatening villain, and realistic scenarios.
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The document discusses the skills the author gained and improved on through completing a preliminary video project and final film opening project. For the preliminary project, the author learned basic camera skills and how to use Premiere Pro and Blogger. However, the preliminary project suffered from issues like poor focus, unskilled actors, and an undeveloped script. For the final project, the author addressed these issues by using manual focus, carefully selecting experienced actors, researching to create a realistic script, and improving preparation, match-on-action shots, and clip length for smoother editing. The author aims to further develop skills in camera lighting and special effects editing.
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The document discusses how the film uses conventions of the horror genre in its style, editing, and storytelling elements. Dark lighting and a brutal prop were used to represent typical horror conventions and clearly identify the genre. The title font, school location, and actors' costumes and roles also conform to horror conventions to set the tone and provide context clues. Transitions, editing techniques like a blank screen, and being inspired by another film's documentary-style interviews further develop suspense and intrigue in line with horror conventions. Overall, the document examines how the film's various elements adopt, develop, and challenge real conventions of the horror genre.
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This is our film treatment put into a pitch for our media class- it has information on our idea for our 2-min opening and also why we have chosen to do what we've done.
Main Task Power Point
The document contains planning and research for a student film project on creating a chick flick genre film. It includes analyses of openings to films like "Mean Girls" and "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" to understand conventions of the genre. A plotline is proposed about a new girl at school who is taken under the wing of the "Queen Bee" and her followers. Storyboards and shot lists are provided to visualize scenes showing the new girl's introduction and makeover. Locations and props needed are also discussed.
Media evaluation
The document provides details about the opening sequence for a thriller film created by Laura Rozario. It summarizes:
- The opening establishes the main character (a mysterious teenage girl), setting (dark town), and begins to introduce the narrative/plot (the girl carries a mysterious package).
- Production company and distributor logos are included at the beginning to recognize their important roles. Vertigo Films was chosen as the production/distributor company.
- The sequence uses lighting, shots of buildings and the package to subtly introduce these elements without fully explaining the plot, leaving questions for the audience.
- The film is rated 12A to target older teenagers by including moderate language, brief sexual references/
Question 7
The document discusses the target audiences of three horror film trailers: Jessabelle & Mama; The Woman In Black; and an unspecified third trailer. The target audience for Jessabelle & Mama is identified as teenagers aged 15-18 who enjoy thrillers and horror films. The target audience for The Woman In Black is 12-17 year olds, potentially more female due to the lead actor. Fast pacing, relatable characters, and cuts are discussed as techniques to appeal to younger audiences. Social class E, consisting of students, is identified as primarily representing the audiences.
Media work 2
The document summarizes research from a focus group on a film opening sequence. The group tested the sequence on teenagers aged 15-18. Based on their feedback, the sequence successfully targeted its primary teenage audience but did not appeal as much to an older, more sophisticated audience. Some key points of feedback included making the speech bubbles in the comic book style sequence longer to aid readability. The overall message conveyed was that friendship is important.
Evaluation 4
The audience for the media product could include both female and male viewers. Female viewers may empathize with the male main character who longs for a romantic partner, while male viewers could relate to aspects of the young male character's interests. It also appeals to those who enjoy romantic comedy genres. The story borrows elements from popular movies like "American Cinderella Story" that involve a "girl meets boy" plot. Though relatively universal, the product is most relevant to younger teenage audiences who would appreciate the humor from the main character, similar to popular shows like "The Inbetweeners."
Question 4
The document discusses the intended audience for a film called "24 HOURS". The audience is described as being between 13-30 years old of both genders. This age range is targeted because the main character is a teenager, but the story has sophisticated, mature themes that could also appeal to older viewers. Research was conducted through surveys that showed people in the 13-18 age range preferred thrillers and horror films the most. The opening sequence for "24 HOURS" was designed based on this audience research.
Evaluation Sophie Tindall
This document discusses the target audience and potential distribution for a student film called "Peephole". The film uses horror conventions like graphic violence and explores themes of relationships and jealousy. It represents females in nontraditional roles like the antagonist. The suggested target age is 15-18 to get the largest possible audience while staying within BBFC ratings guidelines. Potential distributors mentioned include larger studios like Universal Pictures known for horror films, or smaller niche companies like Hammer Film Productions. Student feedback on the film was also discussed to continue improving it.
EVALUTTION FOR PRODUCTION OF X
The document discusses the representation of social groups in the media product, potential distributors, target audience, and lessons learned from a preliminary continuity task. The media work represents teenagers aged 16-20 through the main female character, and subverts stereotypes by portraying the female as authoritative over the male. A potential distributor is Pathe for independent films or Working Title for commercial success due to connections to the American film industry. The target audience is teenagers who can relate to the young love story. Completing the preliminary continuity task provided valuable lessons about continuity, editing, scheduling, and the difficulty of getting into character.
Primary and secondary audiance
The primary audience for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is adults aged 30+ who grew up with the original films. This audience is predominantly male and falls in the mainstream category in terms of lifestyle. They have higher incomes and spending power compared to the secondary audience. The secondary audience is younger people aged 12-20 who are more interested in the action and new characters. This audience has closer to a 50/50 gender split and lower spending power as many are students. Both audiences watch for entertainment, but the primary audience also watches for nostalgia and connection to original characters.
Question 5: Evaluation
The document discusses how a film targeted a 16-25 demographic by featuring a main character and actress of the same age. Locations like a café were used because they are familiar places the target audience frequents. The cliffhanger opening shows the character stealing money and being locked in a freezer, intriguing audiences about whether she is victim or villain. Overall, the narrative is accessible to the target demographic despite being less complex than films aimed at adults.
Pitch proposal-presentation vanessa and caroline as media
C and V Productions provides services for performing arts, film, television and other media targeting teenage girls. They are currently responsible for fundraising, budgeting, scheduling and other production tasks through a parent company that will close soon. The presentation proposes a 2-minute film called "Your Troubles Are My Troubles" about a teenage girl who tells her school social worker that her best friend was raped. It is targeted at females aged 15 and older and focuses on themes relevant to teenagers like relationships and social issues. C and V Productions believes their film will appeal to teenagers because it addresses relatable topics and important messages through the teen film genre.
Pitch proposal-presentation vanessa and caroline as media
C and V Productions provides services for performing arts, film, television and other media targeting teenage girls. They are currently responsible for fundraising, budgeting, scheduling and other production tasks through a parent company that will close soon. The proposal pitches a teen drama film called "Your Troubles Are My Troubles" about a girl who tells her best friend she was raped at a party and her friend struggles to keep it secret before telling the school social worker. C and V conducted market research showing interest in teen-focused films and believe their film will appeal to and relate to the experiences of viewers over 15 around important subject matters typically faced in teen films.
Evaluation for media real one
The document discusses the process of creating an opening title sequence for a film called Viral Terror. It describes analyzing the target audience through demographics, psychographics, and interests in order to appeal to them. Specific techniques were used, such as sound design, character selection, clothing, and camera angles, to relate to a young male and female audience aged 15-22. The group encountered challenges during editing when they had to cut characters and scenes to meet time constraints. Feedback from peers was incorporated to improve the project.
Evaluation of media coursework
This document summarizes and evaluates a student media project. It discusses how the film uses conventions of real media through its title, setting, costumes, and camera work. It represents social groups through its characters and their similarities to other media portrayals. The best institution to distribute the film would be Touchstone Pictures due to its target teenage audience and genre. The target audience is males and females aged 14-19 due to the film's themes of music, friendship, and stereotypes. It attracts this audience through fulfilling genre conventions and the use of popular rock music. The students learned skills using programs like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and YouTube to construct the media project.
Powerpoint presentation
Our media project 'Changes' is similar to the teen drama 'Thirteen' in its use of montage sequences and flashbacks. We chose a song by Kate Nash to set the tone and engage the audience in the film's serious exploration of addiction and insecurity. While low-budget, our film could appeal to audiences of independent films and be distributed by companies like Film4 or Pathé. It would likely receive an 18 certificate from the BBFC. Through feedback on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, we learned how to better edit shots and convey flashbacks.
Evaluation Of Media Coursework
The document provides an evaluation of a media coursework project created by three students. It summarizes the key elements of their film including:
1) The film title "Only Chance" and how it intrigues audiences and emphasizes the band's seriousness.
2) The setting of a stereotypical college which immediately establishes the genre and features noticeable props.
3) The introduction of the two main characters, Chesky and Megan, who have contrasting costumes reflecting their different personalities.
4) The film's representation of teenage social groups and characters that break stereotypes.
5) The targeted audience of 14-19 year old teens and how genre conventions and music were used to attract this
Evaluation Question 4&5
- The target audience for the media product is 15-19 year old teenage girls
- This age group and gender made up most of the respondents to the questionnaire and the themes of cyberbullying and stalking in the thriller would appeal to and be relevant for them
- While most respondents preferred a male protagonist, the authors decided to feature a female protagonist to challenge stereotypes and appeal more to female viewers who want to see strong, independent female characters they can relate to
Circ le rouge
The document provides details on the planning for a movie trailer titled "Circ le Rouge". It discusses the target audience as ages 12 and up, and both sexes. It also outlines potential distribution channels like MTV and Film4. Details on the genre, plot, actors, funding, and presentation of ideas are given to fully conceptualize the trailer.
Pr6 cinderella
This document discusses the marketing strategies used for the 2015 Disney film Cinderella. It targeted both children and their parents by appealing to fans of the classic fairy tale as well as the popular film Frozen. The film's posters prominently featured a character resembling Frozen's Elsa. Trailers were shown before other movies in theaters and on television. Social media was also utilized to promote the film online at no cost. The film attracted a young audience, with most viewers between ages 16-19. Word of mouth, trailers, and posters were the most common ways audiences heard about the movie.
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