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The group discussed opening scenes for an action or thriller film. They initially decided on an action film opening involving a chase scene, with a character running from a gang member with a gun. However, after audience research found most preferred thrillers, they changed their idea to a thriller opening to create mystery and suspense.
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Planning all togther (2)
The document proposes ideas for a horror film opening sequence. The group chose idea 1, which involves three friends riding their bikes into a forest. As it gets darker, strange things will begin to happen. They plan to use lighting, music, and camera techniques to build suspense and scare the audience. Key shots include secretly filming the friends from behind trees to show they are being stalked, and showing a mysterious man watching them from a distance. The sequence will end with one friend receiving a mysterious phone call from an unknown person. The group discusses costumes, props, locations, and roles for the film. They also provide examples of shots and techniques they want to use, such as silhouetted shots of the antagonist to add
Planning New
This document proposes an opening sequence for a slasher horror film. It discusses three initial ideas before settling on the slasher genre. The proposed opening sequence would show three friends riding their bikes into a local forest. Strange sounds would spook them and the camera would secretly record them, implying they are being watched. One friend would receive a mysterious phone call without a contact name. The sequence would end with a silhouetted shot of the caller saying cryptic words, leaving the audience confused and curious. Locations, roles, costumes, props, soundtracks and cinematography are discussed to bring the sequence to life in a scary yet low-budget way.
Planning
The document proposes an opening sequence for a slasher horror film. The sequence would follow three friends riding their bikes into a local forest. As it gets darker, strange events would begin to occur, with the friends feeling like they are being watched from a distance. Shots would show a mysterious man stalking them with a weapon. The sequence would end with one friend receiving a creepy phone call from an unknown number, then panning to reveal the man standing behind them. The group proposes shooting the sequence in a local forest, using inexpensive props like a plastic knife to create an unsettling tone that leaves viewers curious to learn more.
Evaluation Question 1
The opening sequence challenges conventions by introducing the protagonist, Michael Phillips, as an ordinary office worker to subvert expectations of a typical criminal. It establishes an antagonist dressed in black who remains anonymous. Settings of an isolated forest and confined office/bathroom aim to mirror the protagonist's feelings. Props of a gun, ties, and bag signal a crime thriller. Fast cuts and a flashforward create suspense. Camera shots like close-ups establish the thriller genre. The 18 rating and investigation narrative follow crime thriller norms, while credits are kept minimal to further the mystery.
Evaluation question 1- improved
Evaluation question 1- improved
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
IMPROVED VERSION.
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The document discusses research done to help develop an idea for a film genre. It includes:
1) A list of films analyzed in similar genres including thriller, psychological and horror films. Actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Morgan Freeman were also considered.
2) An evaluation of opening clips found that genres were often not obvious and started differently than expected.
3) A questionnaire was made to determine audience preferences, which indicated a preference for psychological thriller genre with both male and female protagonists. Slower, tense music was also preferred.
4) Assessment criteria for the project included detailed research, targeting the audience, and deciding on story elements like clothing, locations and shots.
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The document provides details about the production of an opening title sequence for a crime thriller film called "Fixation". It discusses the inspiration taken from films such as Se7en and Gone Girl. It describes the roles of the production team members, including the director, producer, editor, and director of photography. It discusses the camera work and editing approach, which involved close-ups, varied angles, and color grading to achieve a sinister tone. The production challenged some conventions by revealing the antagonist early and giving the audience an advantage of knowing the villain.
Quest 1
The document discusses conventions used in horror movie openings related to titles, camerawork, framing, angles, mis-en-scène, editing, and sound. It notes that research found titles typically appear over black with red or white text. Camera movements like panning create an eye view effect. Shots are framed close up to focus on danger or long to show the environment. Angles are manipulated to depict power. Victims are commonly dressed in white with blond hair. Editing uses cuts and rhythm to build tension. Sound incorporates a scary theme, dialogue for story, and sometimes effects. The production applies many conventions but also challenges expectations.
Evaluation 5
The document discusses how the filmmakers attracted their audience to their horror film title sequence. They did research which showed that horror is a popular genre, especially with male audiences. They used typical horror conventions like good vs evil and isolation to attract viewers familiar with the genre. While they followed most conventions, they broke the "final girl" convention of having a sole female survivor, instead excluding female characters altogether. This unusual choice may have limited some female viewers but attracted others interested in a unique twist. Feedback on the title sequence was positive, praising the sound design and climactic killing. Areas for potential improvement include increasing tension through faster pacing, including a female role to fit conventions, or designing a more eye-catching title. Overall
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- 1. Ideas for our film opening
- 2. Discussion As a group, we discussed our favourite film genres and what we personally thought made a good film opening. We then came to a group decision to do an action film opening. We realised that many action film openings include chases and we thought about plots involving a chase and everyone in the group input their ideas.
- 3. Plot: The scene starts with a tracking shot of a male character’s feet running. The camera then cuts to a long-shot tracking shot of this character running in order to establish the character. The character then gets to the alley way and it cuts to a point of view shot from this characters view and the audience then get to see what the character is running from. There is a group of male characters and the leader has a gun. Costume: The character with the gun and his ‘gang’ wearing black suits. Shot types: close-ups, mid-shots, long-shots, tracking shots. Our action film opening Props: Gun (a popular action film prop). Sound: Upbeat, fast-paced music, relates to scene.
- 4. Change of plan However, after doing some audience research (on my blog), we found that most of the people we asked favoured thriller films due to the feelings of mystery and suspense created in the opening. We then came to the decision to do a thriller film opening instead. Click on images to view our mind-map of our film idea.