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The document discusses how the media OS product uses and challenges conventions of real media. It abides by some conventions, such as including a bible in a motel scene to resemble real life. However, it also challenges conventions by having a slower, indoor opening scene with one character rather than multiple outdoor characters or abstract fast-paced scenes seen in films like Enemy of the State. The product's opening sequence is a slower, sit-and-wait scene rather than fast-paced chase scenes seen in films like The Bourne Ultimatum and Quantum of Solace.
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1) The document discusses genre conventions and how the opening sequence of the film represents and challenges conventions. It analyzes scenes from American Psycho, Ratatouille, and Pulp Fiction that are similar to shots in the opening sequence.
2) The sequence draws from the action and gangster genres by including gambling and murder scenes. Gambling is represented through dice and sounds, challenging expectations. Murder is signaled by a man in black holding a gun, subverting expectations through an extended shot that does not show the gun firing.
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Thriller film openings typically introduce the protagonist and set up their encounter with the antagonist. They build tension through techniques like quick cuts, unsettling music, and shadowy lighting to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Legally, films include copyright warnings and production company logos before titles introduce the director, producers, and lead actors. The thriller film "Panic Room" starts with an establishing shot of New York City set to tense music to immediately immerse viewers in the thriller genre. Within two minutes, the main characters and setting are established to move the plot along at a fast pace.
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This document provides a pitch and plot summary for a slasher film called "Black Mist". The plot involves a teenager who gets lost in the woods and is hunted by a killer. The opening sequence shows the teenager running from the killer through the woods from different camera angles, building tension. Due to a low budget, the filmmakers plan to rely on creative techniques like sound and editing to scare audiences. Distribution will likely be through direct-to-DVD or TV movie deals due to the small production scale.
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Evaluation Question 1
The document compares the opening thriller sequence produced by the student to other media works that feature time travel elements. It analyzes similarities and differences between the student's work and the films The Life and Death of Otto Bloom and Looper, as well as the music video for "Breezeblocks" in terms of titles/characters, plotlines, editing techniques, camera work, pacing, and depictions of action/violence. Overall, the student aims to show how their sequence both develops conventions of and challenges real media products through these elements.
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1. The film is an action thriller set in Cincinnati, Ohio about a young firefighter named George Sanders on his first day.
2. On his first job, a new firefighter dies, which shakes George. He later discovers this fire was part of a larger national security scheme.
3. With a £250,000 budget, the film aims to profit £2,500,000 by targeting an audience aged 15-24 with its action and suspense elements filmed on location to resemble an American town and save costs.
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The document analyzes the opening title sequence of the film Zombieland. It summarizes that the sequence establishes the post-apocalyptic American setting through icons like currency and institutions. It also conveys the film's themes of horror and comedy through scenes like a zombie attacking a bride and groom. The cinematography utilizes long shots to depict widespread chaos and destruction across multiple locations as zombies overrun society.
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This document summarizes some common conventions of psychological thriller films. It discusses different title sequences, the American studios that typically finance these films, common filming locations in American cities, and consistent elements of mise-en-scene like the villain often being portrayed as a well-dressed white male and the use of white colors/costumes to identify victims. It also notes that most of the films analyzed used non-diegetic sinister music in their openings.
What is horror?
Horror films seek to elicit negative emotions in viewers by preying on primal fears. They have evolved over time to reflect new generations' fears, from alien invasions after Sputnik to mutated creatures from nuclear power. Successful horror films feature iconic settings, stereotypical characters like the final girl and jock, unsettling sounds and music, mysterious villains hidden behind masks, and disturbing weapons like knives and chainsaws used to kill victims.
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Evaluation task 1
The document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions from real media products. It provides examples of elements from Sherlock, The Shining, Inglorious Bastards, The Bourne Identity, Casino Royale, and American Horror Story that were utilized in the opening title sequence. These include the use of silhouettes, a baseball bat as a weapon, stairwell shots to build suspense, and a simple black and white title design with the Copperplate font to create branding similar to American Horror Story.
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Question 1 for evaluation
The document discusses the opening scenes of a horror film created by the author. It begins with tension-building title cards and ominous off-screen sounds. The first shot introduces the protagonist Sebastian from a ground-level perspective, placing the audience in his perspective as he walks away. Main characters Sebastian and Daisy are then introduced, following conventions of establishing characters early. It subverts expectations by revealing the zombie antagonist early rather than keeping their identity secret. The final scene establishes Daisy as the "final girl" survivor, another common horror trope incorporated into the film.
Eval question 1 powerpoint
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Evaluation activity 1
The opening scene uses conventions of the thriller genre such as mystery, flashbacks, and ominous characters and settings. However, it also challenges conventions in some ways: it shows the aftermath of the capturing rather than how it began, introduces the antagonist before the protagonist, and uses special effects like blurring in an unconventional way to represent the protagonist's point of view. Overall, the scene develops thriller conventions through elements of danger, violence, and enigma, while also experimenting with the typical introduction of characters and unfolding of events.
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This document discusses how the media product was inspired by and challenges conventions of Sherlock Holmes, Reservoir Dogs, and The Bourne Identity.
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The plot involved multiple countries in conflict, as in The Bourne Identity. It also used a blue color effect, like in The Bourne films. However, it included a short on-foot chase scene rather than a long car chase.
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This document discusses and compares several film shots to shots from the writer's opening sequence. It includes shots from the films "Bastille's Rhythm of the Night", "Drive", and the TV series "Bates Motel" that are similar in lighting, composition or camera angles to shots in the writer's opening sequence. The writer analyzes how these reference shots help achieve a feeling of being trapped and create interest for the audience.
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- 1. IN W HAT W AYS DOES YOUR M E PRODUCT USE, DEVELOP OR CHALLENGE FORM S AND CONVENTIONS OF REAL M EDIA PRODUCTS?
- 2. USING OF CONVENTIONS On the left you can see a shot from ‘Drive’, and on the right is a shot from our media OS. There are definite similarites between the set and the positioning of the character. This is pleasing as we can see how our media OS can match up to professionally made films.
- 3. On the left is two shots from ‘Casino Royale’ and on the right is our OS. A popular convention in Opening Sequence’s is the main character having a drink (normally whiskey). We have also abided by this convention, and here we can see how our OS matches up to that of a James Bond thriller
- 4. Moreover, we also dressed our lead character so that he would appear quintessentially American. On the left we have a screengrab from the classic American show ‘Supernatural’, where the character is wearing a plaid shirt and t shirt We can see in our opening sequence that our character is dressed in almost exactly the same thing
- 5. A bible is something that you will most likely find around the bedside table in a motel room. Our opening shot is of our character lying on a bed, with the three main features being the bible, the man and the money. By having the bible, it gives the OS authenticity as it resembles real life
- 6. CHALLENGING This shot on the left is from the OS of the film ‘Enemy of the State’, which was a film that we always felt was similar to the tone and style of ours. However, their first sequence is between two characters talking- whereas ours is set in one room, indoors, with only one character. They have multiple. Moreover, the sequence that they have after their first scene (shown above) is more abstract than ours, with multiple images all referring to the theme of the movie, but with no narrative. In this way, ours is challenging the convention that many thrillers have; a fast paced, edgy opening sequence.
- 7. This is a screenshot from the opening scene of ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’, a film that is of a similar genre and style to ours. However, their OS is fast moving, and filmed with a shaky camera. Although it does involve police, this is a chase scene- whereas ours is a sit-and-wait, Here we have the opening sequence of ‘Quantum of Solace’, which is a recent James Bond film. Their opening sequence is also a fast paced sequence (though more action than the above). This is in extreme contrast to our OS, as ours is slow moving and involves very little action at all.