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The document discusses plans for a short film about bullying. It will focus on a boy's first day at a new school where he is bullied due to his appearance. Most bullying films end negatively, but this film aims to challenge conventions by having a more positive or surprising ending. It will use a getting ready scene and voiceover of the boy's thoughts to make the main character more relatable.
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Evaluation Question 1
Question 1: In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
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A detective, Harrison Jones, arrives at a police station to interview Emma French, a 20-year old woman found disoriented with a bloody head wound. Emma is reluctant to cooperate at first but decides to speak with the detective. Harrison turns on a tape recorder and asks Emma to describe what happened, being as specific as possible. Emma begins her recounting of the events that led her to be questioned as a witness at the station.
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Evaluation
The front cover uses conventions of real music magazines like Q Magazine by including a small masthead in the top left corner. It was inspired by magazines like Q, NME and MixMag but does not take all inspiration from one to cater to a gap in the existing market. Graphics are used in the background of the cover to make it stand out, with decreased opacity so text is still visible. The cover represents the target audience of 19-24 year old males interested in music through its youthful and stylish design.
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business suit to represent their important role.
Planning for shoot
The document discusses planning for a film shoot opening scene that takes place in Epping Forest. It includes:
1) Details on the location and setting needed for the opening chase scene, including a stream, tree to climb/jump from, and small hills.
2) Research on costumes and makeup inspired by action films like James Bond and Mission Impossible to fit the forest location, including natural makeup, key costumes to show genre and link to location.
3) Plans for the main character to wear green camouflaged clothing inspired by The Hunger Games, like combat trousers, jacket, boots, and natural makeup, and for the villain to wear a black suit, shirt, tie, and gloves inspired
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Horror movies commonly use certain conventions and themes to scare audiences. Jump scares, creepy music, gore and themes of good vs evil are frequently employed. Characters typically include a male protagonist, villainous monster, and imperiled female victim. Costumes and makeup are also used stereotypically to identify characters' roles. Film techniques like jump cuts are utilized to startle viewers. Horror films generally follow a similar plot structure where the protagonist faces a growing threat they must overcome. Most are rated 18 or over to allow full use of frightening elements.
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The document summarizes a proposed 2 minute horror/thriller film opening. It will tell the story of a child who is woken up by strange noises in the night. When they investigate, they cannot find the source of the noise. They call for their mother, but discover her bedroom is empty. A voice impersonating their mother calls from downstairs, pursuing the child and increasing the tension and suspense. The target audience is 15 and older. It will use common horror conventions like dark lighting, slow pacing and a cliffhanger ending to intrigue audiences. The film will be set primarily in the house at night to create an eerie atmosphere.
Presentation1
The document discusses a group media project to create a horror film clip. It will be based in realism, focusing on a situation that could actually occur in real life. The group is inspired by films like The Amityville Horror and The Exorcism of Emily Rose that include realistic scenarios. They plan to base their story and plot on a real life crime or murder scene like the one shown in a linked YouTube video, aiming to make the horror more impactful by grounding it in reality.
Evaluation Question 2
The document summarizes the representation of social groups in a student-produced horror film opening. It discusses the representation of gender, with the main character being female which goes against genre conventions. It also discusses the representation of age, with the main character being a young girl to make her more relatable to their target younger audience. Finally, it briefly discusses that the film did not explore representations of ethnicity, class, sexuality or disability since the character and setting did not call for those explorations and remained focused on the plot.
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Spinct
The document discusses conventions of teen drama films. It notes that many are set in schools as this is where most bullying occurs for teenagers. It also mentions scenes set at home where characters struggle with parents. Common props include cars and books or folders for bullied characters. Teen dramas often feature a lead character facing problems with love interests, school, or parents that others help them overcome. Characters typically include the main protagonist, a donor who helps them, and a false hero revealed to be bad.
Evaluation part 4
This document discusses how a film title sequence can attract and address its target audience. It offers three main uses or gratifications: 1) Personal identity by allowing the audience to aspire to be like the strong protagonist character. 2) Social interaction by creating "water cooler moments" where the audience is desperate to find out what happens. 3) Entertainment through providing escapism and allowing the audience to imagine themselves in unrealistic exciting situations like being chased by hitmen or being a superhero. Identification is also offered as the protagonist can be a model for the audience to either admire or reject based on their values and behaviors.
Mark Mulcahy Question 1 media studies evaluation
This document discusses the opening two minutes of a horror film media product. It uses common horror film conventions like starting in a normal setting to build mystery, introducing main characters, and including a possessed child antagonist. Stock narratives involve flashing back to where the problem began. The film starts the family in everyday activities before suddenly introducing the problem. It aims to gradually develop the horror genre and keep audience attention. Common stock settings like abandoned places are avoided for a more realistic ordinary town. Video cameras are used as a cinema verite technique to add realism.
Evaluation question 1
Our media product develops and challenges conventions of real media products by:
Creating a simple rotating company ident at the beginning to introduce our production company like other trailers. Using text pop-ups throughout to break up footage and explain the plot, inspired by films like Home Alone and Shaun of the Dead. Introducing characters and setting them in modern realistic settings and costumes like Sean of the Dead to make the film relatable. Signaling events taking a turn for the worse with a masked killer at the door like in The Purge using tension-building techniques. Ending with the film title over footage of the killer walking toward the camera to leave a lasting impression, putting our own twist on the convention.
Location Ideas
This document discusses location ideas for a horror film trailer created for a media studies course. It describes several location options considered - a graveyard, various house locations like a bedroom and bathroom, a train station, park, alleyway, school, and hospital. Each location is described in terms of how it could increase fear or suspense for viewers. While some locations like the train station and hospital were inaccessible and unrealistic, the filmmakers aimed to use accessible locations to emulate a conventional horror setting for the trailer.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...
My production logo takes inspiration from Miramax's simple logo. My opening sequence also draws from films that start with shots coming down from the sky. While I hoped to recreate Miramax's text transition, I was unable to and had to settle for my original creation.
I went against the convention of leaving a gap between logos and credits by starting the credits immediately. This was inspired by the film "Bang Bang You're Dead" and helped identify the cast.
My film uses enigma codes and a cliffhanger to entice viewers to continue watching to understand what is happening with the main character, similar to how "Kidulthood" leaves viewers wondering about events at a party. Action codes also move
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The document discusses the conventions of short films that the author researched and analyzed. Some key conventions included durations of less than 5 minutes, 1-2 main characters, simple plots, realistic settings, inclusion of twists, and minimal equipment. The author developed their short film about bullying by following many of these conventions, such as duration and characters, but also challenged some, like not including suicide which is common in bullying films. Music was given more importance than typical. Overall, the author believes their film effectively communicates its message through its adherence and adjustments to short film conventions.
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Making a Music Video
This document provides steps for creating a music video in 3 or fewer sentences:
The document outlines finding a song to obtain rights to, generating ideas by talking to artists or brainstorming with friends, coming up with a key concept and storyboard, securing locations and permissions, assembling a crew, holding auditions, filming with multiple takes of each scene, editing the footage with music, and promoting the finished video online and to contributors.
Evaluation
The document provides an analysis of the ways in which the student's media product, a music magazine, uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real music magazines.
The student drew inspiration from magazines like Q and NME for elements like the masthead design. Graphics were added to backgrounds to make the magazine stand out. The target audience of 19-24 year old aspiring musicians was not fully served by existing magazines.
Conventions like cover images, callouts, mastheads, and contents pages were incorporated but also developed, for example by adding graphics and changing layout angles. The student learned about manipulating images in Photoshop and the importance of colors, fonts, and production quality through developing the magazine.
The Suspect
A detective, Harrison Jones, arrives at a police station to interview Emma French, a 20-year old woman found disoriented with a bloody head wound. Emma is reluctant to cooperate at first but decides to speak with the detective. Harrison turns on a tape recorder and asks Emma to describe what happened, being as specific as possible. Emma begins her recounting of the events that led her to be questioned as a witness at the station.
Production Process
The document outlines the production process for an A2 Media coursework assignment. It details the steps students must take which include conducting background research, planning various media texts, constructing the texts by certain deadlines, providing audience feedback, and evaluating the final products. Students are expected to document their work on blogs and will receive feedback on their productions from peers. The deadline to complete all coursework and evaluations is March 22nd.
Evaluation
The front cover uses conventions of real music magazines like Q Magazine by including a small masthead in the top left corner. It was inspired by magazines like Q, NME and MixMag but does not take all inspiration from one to cater to a gap in the existing market. Graphics are used in the background of the cover to make it stand out, with decreased opacity so text is still visible. The cover represents the target audience of 19-24 year old males interested in music through its youthful and stylish design.
12/11/2011 Photo Shoot 1
The document details a photo shoot that took place on December 11, 2011 in East Harptree. Taylor Sweet was the model for the shoot. Basic information about the date, model, and location is provided.
Music Video - Codes and Conventions
Music videos typically aim to promote an artist's single and album, as well as their public image. They do this through a combination of live performances and narrative or symbolic visual elements over 3-4 minutes. Common structures include performances of the song, mini narratives that may relate to the lyrics, themes depicted through symbols and imagery, and the objectification of female artists for the male gaze. Effective music videos employ conventions like fast pacing, experimental camerawork, and montage to convey layered meanings in a compact format.
How to make a Short Film
The document provides steps for making a short film, including developing an idea and script, casting crew members, securing locations and equipment, shooting footage, editing the film, and distributing the final product. The process involves coming up with a story, creating a storyboard and script, sourcing necessary personnel and gear, filming scenes, and editing footage together to complete the short film.
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The document is a proposal for a romantic narrative short film called "First Sight" by the author. It discusses the genre, target audience, runtime, production approach, and inspiration from other short films. Research was done on conventions of short films, romantic genre conventions, and analysis of short films "Signs", "When Five Fell", and "HK: The One Days" for inspiration. Considerations for the film poster and magazine cover promoting the short film are discussed.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses a 5-minute short film called "Our Media Product" that uses the genre of social realism. It follows the lives of two best friends, one of whom commits suicide after being continuously bullied for kissing the other's ex-boyfriend. While social realism films typically have expected, realistic narratives, this film challenges conventions by including an unexpected, dramatic ending where the character hangs herself. It also takes time in the beginning to introduce the characters, which is uncommon for a short film. Overall, the film draws from social realism techniques but adds elements of thriller/horror and surprise to challenge expectations of the genre.
Question 2
The document discusses how the media product challenges and follows conventions of real media. It summarizes that the film trailer follows horror conventions like using a vulnerable female character and chase scenes to create tension. It also challenges conventions by filming during the day and showing an innocent-looking villain. The magazine cover follows conventions like price and images but challenges some by including shots from the film. The poster follows conventions like large title and actor name but challenges color conventions by using blue to represent illness or death.
Short film pitch
Abbie and Chloe plan to produce a short drama film about a 17-year-old boy named Sam Tyler struggling with schizophrenia. The film will use artistic shots and angles to depict Sam's perspective and the world inside his head as his grip on reality fades. It will show Sam at home, school, and other locations as he deals with the stigma of mental illness. The film aims to educate viewers aged 16-25 about real struggles with mental health issues.
Secondary Research
The document provides background research for a short film about teens with super abilities who don't fit in with society. It discusses researching similar films like X-Men for character inspiration and comparing qualities of short films to full-length films. Key points include keeping characters limited, focusing on 1-2 brief scenes, and basing characters on films like X-Men for representation of differences.
Individual film pitch
The film pitch proposes a thriller about a man who is mugged on his way home from work. This traumatic event leaves him too afraid to leave his home. He then decides to arm himself so that he is no longer a target but can gain from others instead. Inspired by The Prestige and Breaking Bad for their ability to confuse audiences, the film aims to keep viewers questioning by diving straight into mysterious action sequences and a character's contrasting decisions. The opening scene will rush into the mugging to immediately engage audiences in the thriller's enigma.
Production pitch
The document outlines plans for a comedy film trailer that will tell the story of an unpopular teenage boy named Gibby and his transformation into a popular kid at school. The trailer will start with an establishing shot of Gibby's house and a voiceover introducing him. It will then cut to a close-up of Gibby waking up, showing his stereotypical home life. Scenes will show Gibby being bullied and rejected by the girl he likes, before three friends intervene to help change his life, such as bringing him to his first house party. The trailer will also depict Gibby's journey of overcoming obstacles, like being ignored by the girl mid-transformation before regaining his new confidence.
Evaluation- Question 1
The document discusses how the media product uses conventions of real horror films. It establishes female victims and a male killer/kidnapper to follow horror film tropes. Flashbacks are used during torture scenes, mirroring films like "Truth or Dare" that inspired the trailer. Research was done on horror film audiences and why they enjoy the genre. The target audience of teens is discussed, and teen-oriented music and techniques are used. Poster and magazine design are addressed, with conventions like dark tones and prominent central images employed while also attempting some unconventional elements.
Pitch
The document outlines plans for a short film about a 17-year-old boy named Sam Tyler struggling with schizophrenia. The film will use stylistic elements from Juno and Submarine to depict Sam's perspective and journey through his internal struggles as his grip on reality deteriorates. Scenes will take place at Sam's house, school, on public transportation, and at the beach to represent places where Sam both fits and feels safe versus those where he does not due to his condition. The film aims to educate audiences and reduce stigma about mental health issues commonly faced by 17-year-old males.
Production pitch
Working Title is interested in producing the film because of the company's success with comedy films like Hot Fuzz and Love Actually. Their research shows that the target age bracket for this comedy film is 15-19 year olds, who will be able to relate to the bullying experiences depicted. The film will follow the transformation of an unpopular boy named Gibby as he develops social skills and popularity at school, culminating in him getting the girl he likes. The trailer will start with an establishing shot of Gibby's house and voiceover describing who he is not, then show him waking up to signal his desire for change. Key scenes to be shown include Gibby trying on different outfits for approval and experiencing cringe-worthy moments
evaluation 1
The document discusses how the film Paperweight conforms to and develops conventions of short films in several areas:
1) The narrative follows conventions like having an open or ambiguous ending and depicts the characters as outsiders.
2) The single location of the house enhances the simplicity and symbolism while developing color palette conventions.
3) Sound uses ambient noise over dialogue to highlight the character's communication style while the score enhances mood.
4) Character archetypes are used to create tension as opposites through casting and costuming conventions.
5) The studio ident appears low-budget through effects and simple design to match the expected production values.
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Final Film Concept
- 1. • Short films about bullying typically highlight the effects that bullying has on the victim often showing the way they find escape – which is usually suicide. • Short films about bullying also carry a message of don’t bully, even though this is a convention I don’t think we will include a text piece in the film as it is obvious. • Bullying films usually always end negatively, this is a convention that I am going to challenge what making my film.
- 2. As our final film idea we have decided that we will create a film about a boy who gets bullied. We have decided to have use a getting ready scene to show what could happen on his first day at his new school. To make the character more relatable we have decided that it would be a good idea to have a voice over of his thoughts. Our film also portrays the idea of what a difference appearance can make to whether you are bullied or not. However after watching many different short films with the theme of bullying as there centre focus we believe that it would be more appealing and surprising if ours ended differently.