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Crime drama originated in the 1940s-1950s during the era of film noir. It evolved from popular crime fiction in newspapers and magazines in the late 19th century. Crime drama and mystery remained popular genres in the mid-20th century as seen with the success of films like Chinatown. Common narratives involve a detective or group like the Criminal Minds characters solving a mystery by unveiling clues throughout an investigation. The genre typically depicts a battle between good and evil or law and crime, with the criminals ultimately caught by the end.
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History of the genre
The document traces the history of the mystery/thriller genre in film from the 1940s to 2000s. It provides examples from each decade such as Dressed to Kill (1941) and The Big Clock (1948) in the 1940s, Vertigo (1958) and Psycho (1960) in the 1950s-1960s, The Attic (1980) and Seven (1995) in the 1980s-1990s, and The Bourne Identity (2002) and Sherlock Holmes (2009) in the 2000s. It notes that mystery/thriller films have changed over time with more realistic effects now possible and more intriguing plots due to developments in technology, ideas, and actors.
Dexter Analysis
Dexter is a crime drama/thriller TV show about a blood spatter analyst named Dexter Morgan who works for the Miami police department. Dexter secretly kills other murderers who have escaped justice. Each episode is 50 minutes and explores Dexter's character development and how he manipulates his coworkers and friends to hide his secret life. The show aims to leave viewers on edge by sympathizing with Dexter while understanding his compulsion to kill, and examines themes of justice, crime, and morality. It targets audiences 16 and older through its innovative format that captures thriller conventions.
Dexter
Dexter is an American television drama series that debuted in 2006. It centers on Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who also leads a secret life as a serial killer. The show takes elements from crime drama, mystery, thriller and black comedy genres. It features dark humor and irony, such as Dexter hunting other serial killers as part of his day job with the police. The show also breaks the fourth wall through Dexter's narration to the audience.
Crime genre history
The earliest known crime story was "The Three Apples" from One Thousand and One Nights. In the 1920s-1930s, the Golden Age of crime fiction emerged with significant authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers writing detective stories that typically involved a stranger being found dead and a detective investigating the suspects connected to the victim. Modern crime dramas now sometimes portray the police as antagonists and criminals as protagonists, though the traditional format of discovering a body and investigating clues remains popular in shows like CSI.
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History of romance films
The document discusses the history of romance films. It defines romance films as plots that revolve around the love between two main characters and the highs and lows of that love. Common themes in early romance films included kissing, love at first sight, tragic love, and obsessive love. The first romance film was created by Thomas Edison in 1896 and was only 18 seconds, featuring a kiss. The document then discusses some famous historical romance films and common conventions in the genre, such as affection between characters, conflicts preventing their love, and happy endings.
Ideas for opening sequence (individual)
The document provides a history of film from the 1940s to the 2010s, discussing various genres, themes, and technological advances over the decades. It then focuses on the drama genre, outlining different drama subgenres like comedy drama, melodrama, romance, and tragedy. It proposes a drama film inspired by obsession, involving a romantic relationship that turns abusive, with the woman ultimately killing herself to escape her obsessive partner. Storyboards are presented for a potential opening sequence showing the progression of the relationship through flashbacks and flashforwards.
Slasher Codes & Conventions
The document discusses several common tropes and conventions in horror/slasher films. It describes the characteristics of the final girl, monster, group of friends, and first girl. It also discusses common locations for these films such as suburban areas, schools, and houses. Additionally, it provides background information on the influences of German expressionism and film noir on the horror genre in terms of style and storytelling techniques used to create mood and atmosphere.
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Dexter Analysis
Dexter is a crime drama/thriller TV show about a blood spatter analyst named Dexter Morgan who works for the Miami police department. Dexter secretly kills other murderers who have escaped justice. Each episode is 50 minutes and explores Dexter's character development and how he manipulates his coworkers and friends to hide his secret life. The show aims to leave viewers on edge by sympathizing with Dexter while understanding his compulsion to kill, and examines themes of justice, crime, and morality. It targets audiences 16 and older through its innovative format that captures thriller conventions.
Dexter
Dexter is an American television drama series that debuted in 2006. It centers on Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who also leads a secret life as a serial killer. The show takes elements from crime drama, mystery, thriller and black comedy genres. It features dark humor and irony, such as Dexter hunting other serial killers as part of his day job with the police. The show also breaks the fourth wall through Dexter's narration to the audience.
Crime genre history
The earliest known crime story was "The Three Apples" from One Thousand and One Nights. In the 1920s-1930s, the Golden Age of crime fiction emerged with significant authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers writing detective stories that typically involved a stranger being found dead and a detective investigating the suspects connected to the victim. Modern crime dramas now sometimes portray the police as antagonists and criminals as protagonists, though the traditional format of discovering a body and investigating clues remains popular in shows like CSI.
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Dexter is an American police drama TV series that aired from 2006 to 2013 about Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for the Miami police department who also moonlights as a serial killer. He only kills other killers who have escaped justice. The show focuses on Dexter solving crimes before the police and enacting his own form of justice on targets. It also features his adoptive sister Debra, a homicide detective, and their colleagues at the lab like forensic investigator Masuka.
History of romance films
The document discusses the history of romance films. It defines romance films as plots that revolve around the love between two main characters and the highs and lows of that love. Common themes in early romance films included kissing, love at first sight, tragic love, and obsessive love. The first romance film was created by Thomas Edison in 1896 and was only 18 seconds, featuring a kiss. The document then discusses some famous historical romance films and common conventions in the genre, such as affection between characters, conflicts preventing their love, and happy endings.
Ideas for opening sequence (individual)
The document provides a history of film from the 1940s to the 2010s, discussing various genres, themes, and technological advances over the decades. It then focuses on the drama genre, outlining different drama subgenres like comedy drama, melodrama, romance, and tragedy. It proposes a drama film inspired by obsession, involving a romantic relationship that turns abusive, with the woman ultimately killing herself to escape her obsessive partner. Storyboards are presented for a potential opening sequence showing the progression of the relationship through flashbacks and flashforwards.
Slasher Codes & Conventions
The document discusses several common tropes and conventions in horror/slasher films. It describes the characteristics of the final girl, monster, group of friends, and first girl. It also discusses common locations for these films such as suburban areas, schools, and houses. Additionally, it provides background information on the influences of German expressionism and film noir on the horror genre in terms of style and storytelling techniques used to create mood and atmosphere.
Story board
The document discusses several common conventions and tropes found in slasher films. It notes that there is usually a sole female survivor called the "final girl" who is less promiscuous than her peers. It also describes the presence of an ineffective male authority figure and how locations can create fear for the audience. Common character archetypes seen in slasher films are also outlined.
Leon written article breif
This document discusses how genre, narrative, semiotics, and representation can be used to analyze and respond to media products like films. It provides an analysis of the 1994 film Leon, describing how elements of the poster communicate the action thriller genre through use of color and symbols. Specific scenes and aspects of Leon's character are also examined for their semiotic meaning, such as his unusual sleeping position representing his vigilance as an assassin. The film is summarized in a three-act structure and its setting in New York City is discussed as helping to establish the genre. Character clothing and other iconography are analyzed for what they convey about the characters and time period depicted.
The history of the crime genre
Crime films emerged in the 1940s as a new genre called film noir, characterized by dark, downbeat themes. These films depicted corrupt characters like cops, gangsters and criminals operating outside the law. In the 1930s, crime films became popular during the prohibition era, depicting the exploits of bootleggers and urban gangsters. Warner Bros established stars like Edward G. Robinson through gritty films about ruthless criminals like Little Caesar in 1930. In the 1970s, Francis Ford Coppola further developed the genre with epics like The Godfather films, chronicling the rise of a powerful Sicilian crime family in New York through violence and corruption.
Film noir
Film Noir was a style of crime dramas from the 1940s to 1950s that featured cynical characters with sexual motivations depicted through German Expressionist lighting techniques creating dramatic shadows, portraying crime in an unsentimental way through melodramatic tones and common protagonists like detectives or criminals.
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Film Noir
Film noir is a cinematic genre that originated in the 1940s depicting stylish crime dramas with cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. It was influenced by German Expressionism and introduced to the US during the Depression, utilizing signature visual styles like low-key lighting, irregular framing and reflections to set dark, moody scenes featuring femme fatales and other archetypal characters.
Memento Essay
Throughout the film, Christopher Nolan uses thriller conventions like color, score, and recurring imagery to represent the three main characters - Leonard, Natalie, and Teddy - as morally ambiguous and emotionally unstable. Leonard believes he is avenging his wife's death but is revealed to be her accidental killer. Natalie initially seems a victim but is later shown to be manipulating Leonard. Teddy appears to be an antagonist when first introduced but is ultimately helping Leonard. The changing motivations of these characters keep the audience guessing and highlight the film's theme of moral ambiguity.
Thriller genre
Thriller films have evolved over time from the 1920s onwards. Alfred Hitchcock dominated the genre in the 1920s-1950s with films like The Lodger, Blackmail, and Psycho. While Hitchcock led the genre, other directors like Michael Powell and Orson Welles also made notable thrillers. In the 1970s-1980s, thrillers became more violent with films like Frenzy while the genre struggled after Hitchcock's death. Contemporary thrillers include the Saw franchise as well as television shows like Dexter and Homeland. Common thriller elements include suspenseful narratives, protagonists restoring order, and cinematography like POV shots that immerse viewers.
1950's thrillers
The Hays Code, which was enforced in the US from 1934 to 1967, banned depictions of obscene language, nudity, drug use, sexual perversion, and mixed race relationships from films. This influenced 1950s thrillers, which featured dark stories and protagonists that investigated crimes but sometimes used unconventional methods, within the constraints of the Hays Code. Narrative theories like those of Levi-Strauss and Barthes can be applied to analyze elements like confrontations between protagonist and antagonist or how character actions influence the plot in these films. Examples of acclaimed 1950s thrillers that conformed to the Code include Alfred Hitchcock's Dial 'M' for Murder and Rear Window, as well as Sunset Boulevard
La Haine Opening Scene
The document discusses the opening scene of the 1995 French film La Haine. It provides context for the film, noting it is set during riots in France in the 1990s caused by issues like unemployment and poor living conditions. The opening scene uses the Bob Marley song "Burnin' and Lootin'" to accompany documentary footage of the riots. The song endorses the actions of rioters and reflects the attitudes of the main characters towards police. It introduces the three main characters and hints at their negative views of authority. Students are asked to analyze this powerful opening scene.
Tv crime drama setting
The setting of a crime drama can reflect the nature of the crimes investigated and reveal aspects of the main characters. A gritty urban setting may depict violent street crimes, while a small town can portray corruption hidden beneath a friendly surface. The setting also influences audience appeal and provides context for the squad room, interview rooms, detectives' homes, and crime labs that frequently feature. Overall, the location helps set the mood and provides insights into both the cases and characters.
2010's thrillers
The document discusses thrillers from the 2010s. It notes that the cancellation of the Hays Code in 1967 allowed thrillers to include more serious, violent and taboo topics. Modern thrillers from the 21st century depict confrontations between characters and challenges to reality in narratives. They also feature more complex representations of gender and portray main characters as antiheroes rather than purely positive heroes. The document provides examples of acclaimed 2010s thrillers like Black Swan, Inception, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Room that demonstrate these trends in modern thriller films.
Film noir
Film noir refers to crime dramas from the 1940s-1950s known for their black-and-white visual style and complex plots involving crime investigations, archetypal characters like detectives and femmes fatales, and themes of moral ambiguity. Key influences included hardboiled crime fiction of the time as well as German Expressionist cinema. Famous noirs include The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, and Sunset Boulevard, while iconic actors like Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall featured prominently. The genre continues to influence modern directors like the Coen Brothers, Quentin Tarantino, and David Fincher.
Film noir genre breakdown
Film noir is a genre or visual style of film that originated in post-World War 2 America. It is characterized by themes of crime and corruption, paranoia and moral ambiguity. While noir began in the 1940s-50s, the style has continued on in modern films referred to as "neo-noir". Examples of neo-noir films mentioned include Blade Runner, Se7en, and The Dark Knight, which continue noir traditions through their dark tone, crime plots, and exploration of the seedy underbelly of society. The document discusses debates around whether noir should be considered a genre and provides examples of classic and modern noir elements that can be identified in films.
History of thriller powerpoint
The document traces the history and evolution of thriller films. It notes that early thrillers from the 1920s-1930s typically featured a single villain and hero, but modern thrillers incorporate more hybrid genres and shared themes. Character types have also expanded from classic villain/hero roles to include gangs, assassins, terrorists and mentally disturbed individuals. While core thriller themes around topics like terrorism and dysfunctional relationships have remained consistent, the use of sub-genres has increased, allowing for a wider variety of themes through genres like action thrillers, psychological thrillers, and political thrillers.
Narrative theory
This document discusses various narrative theories and concepts related to genre. It covers Vladimir Propp's identification of 8 main character archetypes in films. It also discusses Tzvetan Todorov's structure of equilibrium being disrupted, the disruption recognized, an attempt to repair damage, and a new equilibrium. Additionally, it covers genre theories such as genres interacting with each other rather than being pure; conventions within genres like iconography, narrative patterns, representations, and ideologies in horror films; and that what is considered scary changes over time while genre principles remain.
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'Waves’ of horror
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Genre Analysis Final
The thriller genre first became popular in the 1920s with Hitchcock's film "The Lodger". It grew in popularity through the 1960s when Hitchcock's "Psycho" was considered one of the best thrillers ever made. A key theme of thrillers since then has been blood and violence, influenced by the graphic scenes in "Psycho". Thrillers in the 1950s began featuring big stars like Marilyn Monroe and genres like psychological thrillers rose in the 1990s-2000s with films like "Misery" and "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle". Typical elements of thrillers include dark colors, weapons as props, isolated settings, and cliched characters
Genre Analysis Final
The thriller genre first became popular in the 1920s with Hitchcock's film "The Lodger". It grew in popularity through the 1960s when Hitchcock's "Psycho" was considered one of the best thrillers ever made. Since then, the main theme has been blood and violence, influenced by the graphic scenes in "Psycho". The 1950s saw stars like Marilyn Monroe appearing in thrillers, while the 1970s brought R-rated films with extreme scenes. More recent decades saw a rise in female villains and psychological thrillers. Typical thriller settings include cities, houses isolated in nature, and locations like ballet studios where the story centers. Common characters include criminals, victims,
Genre Analysis Final
The thriller genre first became popular in the 1920s with Hitchcock's film "The Lodger". It grew in popularity through the 1960s when Hitchcock's "Psycho" was considered one of the best thrillers ever made. A key theme of thrillers since then has been blood and violence, influenced by the graphic scenes in "Psycho". Thrillers in the 1950s began starring big actors like Marilyn Monroe, and genres evolved through the 1970s, 1990s/2000s to include psychological thrillers and female villains. Typical thriller elements include dark colors, weapons, isolated settings, and cliched characters like criminals and victims. Common themes are action, psychology, and
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Film noir is a cinematic genre that originated in the 1940s depicting stylish crime dramas with cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. It was influenced by German Expressionism and introduced to the US during the Depression, utilizing signature visual styles like low-key lighting, irregular framing and reflections to set dark, moody scenes featuring femme fatales and other archetypal characters.
Memento Essay
Throughout the film, Christopher Nolan uses thriller conventions like color, score, and recurring imagery to represent the three main characters - Leonard, Natalie, and Teddy - as morally ambiguous and emotionally unstable. Leonard believes he is avenging his wife's death but is revealed to be her accidental killer. Natalie initially seems a victim but is later shown to be manipulating Leonard. Teddy appears to be an antagonist when first introduced but is ultimately helping Leonard. The changing motivations of these characters keep the audience guessing and highlight the film's theme of moral ambiguity.
Thriller genre
Thriller films have evolved over time from the 1920s onwards. Alfred Hitchcock dominated the genre in the 1920s-1950s with films like The Lodger, Blackmail, and Psycho. While Hitchcock led the genre, other directors like Michael Powell and Orson Welles also made notable thrillers. In the 1970s-1980s, thrillers became more violent with films like Frenzy while the genre struggled after Hitchcock's death. Contemporary thrillers include the Saw franchise as well as television shows like Dexter and Homeland. Common thriller elements include suspenseful narratives, protagonists restoring order, and cinematography like POV shots that immerse viewers.
1950's thrillers
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The setting of a crime drama can reflect the nature of the crimes investigated and reveal aspects of the main characters. A gritty urban setting may depict violent street crimes, while a small town can portray corruption hidden beneath a friendly surface. The setting also influences audience appeal and provides context for the squad room, interview rooms, detectives' homes, and crime labs that frequently feature. Overall, the location helps set the mood and provides insights into both the cases and characters.
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Film noir genre breakdown
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- Age with middle-aged professional actors portraying the characters.
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The document discusses several common codes and conventions in typical horror films. It describes how the monster often wears a mask to hide its identity and carries a deadly weapon. A common plotline involves a final girl who is usually the lone survivor and gains confidence over the course of the film. Groups of friends or teens are often hunted by the killer. The first girl to die is usually the most sexually promiscuous. Horror films also typically feature dark, isolated locations that add fear and suspense. Both film noir styles from the 1940s-1950s and German expressionism have influenced the visual styles used in modern horror films.
Codes and Conventions of typical horror films
The document discusses several common codes and conventions in typical horror films. It describes how the monster often wears a mask to hide its identity and carries a deadly weapon. A common plotline involves a final girl who is usually the lone survivor and gains confidence over the course of the film. Groups of friends or teens are often hunted by the killer. The first girl to die is usually the most sexually promiscuous. Horror films also typically feature dark, isolated locations that add fear and suspense. Both film noir styles from the 1940s-1950s and German expressionism have influenced the visual styles used in modern horror films.
Media: Film Noir
Both L.A. Noire and L.A. Confidential use similar mise-en-scene elements to establish the film noir genre, including dark colors, scenes set at night, and femme fatale characters portrayed through costume and acting. Both films also use composition and close-up shots to make characters seem powerful and dominate the screen. While the narratives introduce Los Angeles in a similar bright manner, they then juxtapose this with darker elements to subvert expectations and establish the true noir tone of the stories.
Noir themes
Noir films are crime dramas that emerged in the post-WWII era, known for their complex plots, moral ambiguity, and dark visual style. They typically feature an anti-hero protagonist like a private detective investigating a case. Key characters include the femme fatale, a mysterious and manipulative woman, and the psychopathic criminal mastermind. The document discusses the origins and evolution of noir, from early German and American films to its revival in neo-noir genres. Iconic elements include scenes of rain, shadowy lighting, and long conversations revealing hidden motives or secrets.
Noir themes
1) Film noir films are typically crime dramas from the 1920s-1950s that feature complex plots involving crime and corruption. They are known for their dark visual style and morally ambiguous characters.
2) Some key characteristics of noir films include the anti-hero protagonist like a private detective, the femme fatale who often manipulates men, and psychopathic criminals who engage in mind games. Common themes are isolation, desire, secrets, and corruption.
3) The style of noir films involves dark lighting, drawn-out dialogue scenes, and settings like gloomy cities filled with crime and gangs. Modern neo-noir films updated the genre for modern audiences.
Slasher Codes and Conventions
The document discusses several common tropes in slasher films:
- The final girl is usually a young woman with dark hair who survives to the end to tell the story. She represents purity as she is often a virgin.
- There is usually a group of friends who are picked off one by one by the killer. They are young teens to relate to audiences.
- The killer often wears a mask and may have had a troubled past that led to their killing. They use a weapon like a knife or axe.
- The benefactor is an older character who has knowledge to help the final girl defeat the killer in the end. They represent authority.
- Films are often set in isolated rural or suburban
Genre research;thriller
Thriller films originated in the 1920s-1930s with Alfred Hitchcock's silent films focusing on suspense and mysteries like Jack the Ripper. As sound was introduced, thrillers became popular in Britain for their storylines involving solving murders and serial killers. Through the 1960s-1970s, thrillers increasingly focused on disturbed psycho characters and more violent murder scenes.
Genre research thriller
Thriller films originated in the 1920s-1930s with Alfred Hitchcock's silent films focusing on suspense and mysteries like Jack the Ripper. As sound was introduced, thrillers became popular in Britain for their storylines involving solving murders and serial killers. Through the 1960s-1970s, thrillers increasingly focused on disturbed psycho characters and more violent murder scenes.
Spy thriller genre research-finsihed
This document provides an overview of the spy-thriller genre, including its history and conventions. It discusses how Alfred Hitchcock helped establish the genre in the 1920s-1940s with films like The 39 Steps. Typical elements of spy-thrillers are fast-paced narratives involving heroes on dangerous missions, the use of lighting, camerawork, and music to build tension, and settings that create an eerie atmosphere.
Genre theory assignment 1
This document discusses genre theory and its application to film analysis. It provides examples of different film genres like action, horror, musical, and science fiction. It explains that genres are defined by common narrative elements, visual styles, technical elements, character archetypes, and settings that are repeated across multiple films. The document also discusses auteur theory and provides examples of director's like Tim Burton, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese who demonstrate distinctive styles and themes in their films, establishing them as auteur directors. Specific films like Mean Girls, Leon, and Napoleon Dynamite are analyzed in terms of their genres and the directorial styles that classify them.
Spy thriller genre research
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Character story boards
This document discusses various tropes and influences in horror and slasher films. It describes common character archetypes like the "final girl" who survives and defeats the monster. It also discusses how early German expressionist films with techniques like painted shadows influenced the horror genre. Film noir and gothic horror literature also influenced these genres. An example photo shows the influences of expressionism and gothic horror through use of shadows and jagged shapes. Horror films are also often set in suburbia to make the story more relatable and realistic for audiences.
Genre Research - Thrillers
The document discusses the genre of thrillers including common conventions such as suspense, tension, and excitement as well as subgenres like action, comedy, and psychological thrillers. It also examines genre signifiers for thrillers including the use of solitary protagonists in imagery, sans serif fonts, contrasts of black/white and warm/cool colors in posters, and dark backgrounds with props suggesting danger.
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The document discusses how the creator effectively combined their main product (a digipak for an album) and ancillary texts (a magazine ad) by linking visual elements between them. Photos and costumes from the music video were reused in the digipak cover and magazine ad to create cohesion. Specific stylistic choices like fonts, colors, and hair were kept consistent across materials to clearly connect them and tell the narrative established in the music video. The creator aimed to follow conventions of similar female pop artists' packaging and representation.
Question 4
The document discusses the various media technologies used at different stages of the author's project. In the planning stage, the author used SlideShare and PowToon to create and share presentations, as well as Storyboard That to visualize and plan scenes. YouTube was used for research, inspiration, and uploading footage. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint helped with organization, layout, and annotation. Photoshop, Paint, and Pixlr were used for image editing. Google Docs formed helped collect audience feedback. A video camera and steady cam holder were used for filming. Final Cut Pro assisted with video editing and effects. Social media aided research of audience profiles and engagement.
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The document discusses media technologies used in different project stages including slide share for construction and research, PowToon for planning, Pixlr for editing images, and Final Cut Pro for video editing.
Lyrics to what the hell
The song is about a girl who has always been well-behaved but now wants to rebel and have fun by going on dates and not caring what people think of her. She tells a guy that she needs some time to be "a little crazy" and doesn't care if he loves her or hates her, saying he can't save her. The lyrics portray her new rebellious attitude and desire to mess around without consequences.
Avril lavign website analysis
Avril Lavigne's website focuses on her past work and other projects since she has not released any new music or toured since 2013. The site features images that maintain her punk-inspired signature look to show fans she remains the same artist. It also promotes her involvement in other ventures like modeling for Vogue and sponsorships. Links to her social media allow fans to see what she's currently doing and feel connected to her, even without new music. Old music videos and charts of her past hits let audiences engage with her previous discography as she works to stay relevant without touring or albums.
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When visiting the band's webpage, the first thing seen is a moving image of the band members promoting their new album, which gives a sense of their current tour. Scrolling down reveals the navigation bar and promotion of the album. Further down are songs from the album that can be watched or viewed behind-the-scenes videos. The website also shows upcoming concert information and the option to buy tickets. The layout is interesting because it immediately promotes the latest album upon entering the page.
Web analysis taylor swift
The Taylor Swift website homepage contains information about her new album including music videos that portray her in different ways, a poster advertising her world tour with an American Express sponsorship link, and an option to purchase the album which is displayed as an old instant print picture, tying into the retro theme of her 1989 album. Navigation links allow users to access merchandise, charts, and details about her music and career. The site aims to immerse visitors in the 1980s diner aesthetic of the album through elements like her flashing name and a jukebox interface to play songs.
Lyrics to thinking out loud
The document contains the lyrics to the song "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. The song expresses the singer's love for his partner and his hope that their love and connection will last as they grow older together. It describes kissing under the stars and the simple yet profound joy of finding love.
Digipak fun
The front cover of the album depicts the band members looking drained and concentrating on different things, with black, white, and red colors used to portray mystery, youth, and loud music. The back cover features a mysterious shot of a man's back, continuing the color theme, along with pictures of a smiling woman and a black-and-white couple walking on a beach, connoting past relationships and themes tied to the band's retro style.
Digi pak frozen
The digipak features a close-up image of a snowflake on the front cover, symbolizing heaven and celestial themes that are common in Disney films. The packaging has a blue color scheme representing the sky. Inside, the two main characters have mischievous expressions that will appeal to young children. The male character smiles friendly while his reindeer sidekick evokes a typical Disney convention. Engravings on the CDs continue the celestial blue color theme with white representing purity and innocence.
Digi pak rihanna
The document analyzes visual elements and symbolism across different parts of Rihanna's album artwork. The main cover features Rihanna's calm face with bold red hair and lips that draw attention. Inside images show Rihanna falling into roses, with the red roses symbolizing love and her white dress connoting innocence. The CD covers depict a pink rose from above, using roses to symbolize love and romance in line with the album's themes of relationships and love. Feminine colors throughout are used romantically and contrast with Rihanna's bold personality.
Digi pak lana del rey
The document analyzes and summarizes the album cover art for Lana Del Rey's album. The cover art features photos of Lana Del Rey with soft, sultry expressions and uses pink and white colors to represent purity and innocence. Flowers are also prominently featured as symbols of romance and love, signifying the album's themes of relationships and pop culture. The typography and text styles are meant to appeal to Lana Del Rey's target audience of teenage girls by portraying her as a princess-like figure and role model.
Music video analysis you belong with me
1) The mise-en-scene in Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" music video depicts her character as a typical nerdy American girl through her dorky bedroom filled with science equipment and a clarinet.
2) The song has a pop genre with a chorus that matches the visuals and lyrics about a nerdy girl who likes a popular boy.
3) The music video provides an intertextual reference to teenage romantic movies, with Swift playing both the popular boy's girlfriend and the nerdy girl who transforms into a beautiful girl at a dance to reunite with the boy.
Music video analysis paparazi
Lady Gaga's music video for "Paparazzi" is set in 1960s-70s Hollywood to portray her as a famous star. The large, glamorous set and Gaga's revealing costumes make references to iconic films from that era like Sunset Boulevard and Metropolis. The electro-pop and dance music matches the visuals of Gaga dancing in lavish costumes. Editing techniques like black and white swirls reference Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo to further situate the video in the 1960s-70s film industry atmosphere.
Music video analysis arabella
The music video for "Arabella" by The Arctic Monkeys is set in the 1960s-1970s, as shown through the character's costumes and props. It is filmed in black and white, another convention of that era. The song is indie rock and features the band playing throughout the video. There is minimal narrative and focuses more on visuals and editing techniques like jump cuts. The editing is meant to make the viewer feel like they are watching a 1960s/1970s film, and uses similar black and white filming as some of their other music videos. The video also portrays women in a provocative manner, consistent with styles from modernism and post-modernism.
Miley cyrus
The music video for Miley Cyrus's "We Can't Stop" depicts teenagers partying indoors and outdoors at a house and pool. It features pop, R&B, and dance music while Miley Cyrus twerks and displays a new, more provocative image compared to her previous Disney persona. Scenes cut between shots of Miley on a bed and the teenagers partying throughout the house and pool before eventually sleeping in the pool, with a low camera angle partially showing the male gaze. The video represents Miley's transformation from a pop princess to a more sexualized image and style of music videos.
Taylor swift lyric anotation
The song is about a breakup between Taylor Swift and a boy. The lyrics describe their on-again, off-again relationship where they would break up and get back together frequently. They would say hurtful things to each other like "I hate you" but then later call each other to say "I love you." The chorus emphasizes that they are "never ever getting back together." The repetition of the catchy chorus conveys the message that Swift does not want to reunite with this boy.
Set ideas
Both Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez's music videos featured photo shoots, a convention when artists sing about themselves and minor struggles. Selena Gomez's lyrics "I'm no beauty queen I'm just beautiful me" connote expectations to be extremely beautiful without being herself, shown as she removes heels and earrings. Demi Lovato's "I'm no supermodel well baby that's just me" also matches her visuals, with both using photo shoots to connect lyrics and images about self-acceptance.
Audience research
Ariana Grande has found great success in her music career after her first hit song with Mac Miller. She appeals to both male and female audiences aged primarily as teenagers. Her music videos regularly receive over 100 million views and she has over 4 million subscribers to her music channel on YouTube. Comments on her videos show that she has a large fan base of young girls who admire her. She stays connected with her fans through her website, where they can win prizes related to her albums, and through social media.
Genre audience-editing
This music video features the band KISS and uses fast-paced editing to convey the genre of rock music. Viewers were able to identify the genre as rock based on KISS's style and makeup, as well as edits that matched the drummer's beat and lead singer's dancing.
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The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
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- 1. C R I M E D R A M A Genre research
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- 3. Narratives that link to crime drama Criminal minds: In most crime dramas we have one lead character which is the detective or we have a lead group e.g. Criminal minds the narrative would usually start with the ending and through out the show we see the mystery unveils with the group or individual detective. The binary opposition is usually based around good vs. Evil or law vs. Crime. In the end they usually always find the criminal and for special episodes e.g. They would make a twist and take longer to find the criminal which will then carry onto the next series.
- 4. Character types linked to the genre The main character which is the detective would have the representations of being lonely and no one in their life and this one case that they are solving would change everything. The genre is come so this detective would be very intelligent and smart and would be able to solve this case however they could be challenged and faced with tasks where they then reveal their flaws. Detective: The supporting characters: The supporting characters could be a group or just a side kick to the detective each supporting character would have a their own unique characteristics. E.g. The smart intellectual one.
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