The student used various media technologies at different stages of their music video and print production project. In the research stage, they used SoundCloud to find an unsigned artist, YouTube to research existing music videos, and Google to research genre conventions. Planning utilized Facebook, Snapchat, and email to communicate with collaborators, and Photoshop to create draft designs. Audience research analyzed Coldplay social media and YouTube comments. Production used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the music video, cutting clips to the beat of the music. Photoshop was used to design consistent branding across the album cover and magazine ad.
The document discusses audience feedback collected from a survey about various media productions. It summarizes that the survey found the respondent's preferred genre was indie and they accessed music through streaming services. Feedback indicated the music video's narrative was the weakest aspect and the print productions successfully conveyed a brand identity but could have made the album cover image clearer. Going forward, the respondent would put more emphasis on the narrative and refine the print productions based on the feedback received.
The document discusses how the author aimed to link their music video and print productions through consistent motifs, themes, and representations to strengthen the brand identity of their artist. The main linking devices used were the Newton's cradle motif symbolizing continuity, the color blue conveying danger/mystery, and close-up shots creating intimacy. While some themes and narratives from the music video were touched on in prints, the author acknowledges they could have more clearly represented them across productions to provide a more cohesive experience for the audience.
The document summarizes the key design elements and intentions behind the print productions for a music album. Some key points:
- The album cover features a close-up shot of the artist in black and white to emphasize their identity and reserved personality.
- Inner panels show half the faces of characters to add mystery and intrigue audiences. Newton's cradles also reference the music video.
- Typography, deep blue color, and minimalist style take inspiration from psychedelic art and indie genres to imply the music is an immersive experience.
- Shots and cropping focus attention on the artist to clearly establish their brand and presence over any logos.
The document summarizes an indie music video project. The student aimed to conform to conventions of the indie genre through elements like costume, location, lighting, and close-ups. Costumes represented the characters' fragmented relationship, while low-budget locations were common in indie videos. Lighting created multiple personalities for one character. Flashbacks showed the relationship's love and hate, while a Newton's cradle prop symbolized its energy. Edits matched the beat and used overlays to tell the story. The characters displayed restless body language after their sour breakup. Overall, the student strove to craft an intimate narrative exploring the paranoia of teenage relationships through cinematic techniques familiar to indie audiences.
This document contains evaluations of different draft designs for an album cover, magazine advertisement, and panels for the artist's print production. The final design incorporates feedback to feature the artist's face for branding and draws visual connections to the music video through similar colors and actors featured. Simplistic designs with negative space are intended to draw the audience's attention to key elements and create mystery around the artist while promoting a theme of romance. Consistent fonts, colors and imagery across formats aim to develop a cohesive brand identity.
Potential images to use on print productionsBen Ambrose
The document discusses potential images to use for a print production that tie it to the creator's music video. It suggests using an image of a Newton's cradle to link the ideas of continuity and kinetic energy between the projects. It also proposes using close-up shots of the actors from the music video to connect the two pieces, as well as a photo of a couple to represent the theme of love in one of the songs. Pictures of the artist and natural scenery are offered to brand the project and connote its place within nature's beauty.
The document outlines three initial ideas for album cover and poster designs. The first idea takes influence from minimalism to depict the artist's logo in stars, implying listening to the album will make the audience feel something greater than themselves. The second idea uses psychedelic influences and bright colors to infer listening will be an incredible experience. The third idea also takes from minimalism to project simplicity and continuity, using a font of parallel lines and a Newton's cradle to represent a continuous journey through the album.
The student used various media technologies at different stages of their music video and print production project. In the research stage, they used SoundCloud to find an unsigned artist, YouTube to research existing music videos, and Google to research genre conventions. Planning utilized Facebook, Snapchat, and email to communicate with collaborators, and Photoshop to create draft designs. Audience research analyzed Coldplay social media and YouTube comments. Production used Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the music video, cutting clips to the beat of the music. Photoshop was used to design consistent branding across the album cover and magazine ad.
The document discusses audience feedback collected from a survey about various media productions. It summarizes that the survey found the respondent's preferred genre was indie and they accessed music through streaming services. Feedback indicated the music video's narrative was the weakest aspect and the print productions successfully conveyed a brand identity but could have made the album cover image clearer. Going forward, the respondent would put more emphasis on the narrative and refine the print productions based on the feedback received.
The document discusses how the author aimed to link their music video and print productions through consistent motifs, themes, and representations to strengthen the brand identity of their artist. The main linking devices used were the Newton's cradle motif symbolizing continuity, the color blue conveying danger/mystery, and close-up shots creating intimacy. While some themes and narratives from the music video were touched on in prints, the author acknowledges they could have more clearly represented them across productions to provide a more cohesive experience for the audience.
The document summarizes the key design elements and intentions behind the print productions for a music album. Some key points:
- The album cover features a close-up shot of the artist in black and white to emphasize their identity and reserved personality.
- Inner panels show half the faces of characters to add mystery and intrigue audiences. Newton's cradles also reference the music video.
- Typography, deep blue color, and minimalist style take inspiration from psychedelic art and indie genres to imply the music is an immersive experience.
- Shots and cropping focus attention on the artist to clearly establish their brand and presence over any logos.
The document summarizes an indie music video project. The student aimed to conform to conventions of the indie genre through elements like costume, location, lighting, and close-ups. Costumes represented the characters' fragmented relationship, while low-budget locations were common in indie videos. Lighting created multiple personalities for one character. Flashbacks showed the relationship's love and hate, while a Newton's cradle prop symbolized its energy. Edits matched the beat and used overlays to tell the story. The characters displayed restless body language after their sour breakup. Overall, the student strove to craft an intimate narrative exploring the paranoia of teenage relationships through cinematic techniques familiar to indie audiences.
This document contains evaluations of different draft designs for an album cover, magazine advertisement, and panels for the artist's print production. The final design incorporates feedback to feature the artist's face for branding and draws visual connections to the music video through similar colors and actors featured. Simplistic designs with negative space are intended to draw the audience's attention to key elements and create mystery around the artist while promoting a theme of romance. Consistent fonts, colors and imagery across formats aim to develop a cohesive brand identity.
Potential images to use on print productionsBen Ambrose
The document discusses potential images to use for a print production that tie it to the creator's music video. It suggests using an image of a Newton's cradle to link the ideas of continuity and kinetic energy between the projects. It also proposes using close-up shots of the actors from the music video to connect the two pieces, as well as a photo of a couple to represent the theme of love in one of the songs. Pictures of the artist and natural scenery are offered to brand the project and connote its place within nature's beauty.
The document outlines three initial ideas for album cover and poster designs. The first idea takes influence from minimalism to depict the artist's logo in stars, implying listening to the album will make the audience feel something greater than themselves. The second idea uses psychedelic influences and bright colors to infer listening will be an incredible experience. The third idea also takes from minimalism to project simplicity and continuity, using a font of parallel lines and a Newton's cradle to represent a continuous journey through the album.
The document discusses how the Kaiser Chiefs engaged their audience through the printed materials for their album "Yours Truly, Angry Mob". It describes the minimalist-inspired album cover which features the faces of the band members, drawing attention to existing fans. The plain design also promotes the idea that the audience should focus solely on the music. Similarly, the black and white poster draws older audiences while promoting independence to younger fans. Both materials engage audiences through their direct address and simplicity, taking inspiration from minimalist art movements to focus on the music.
This document discusses potential fonts to use for a print production. It analyzes several fonts and their suitability based on the connotations and themes they may evoke. One font is described as formal with neat handwriting, linking it to the ideas of romance explored in the music video. Another font is said to be commonly associated with romance due to its use in restaurants, though it may provide too much contrast given the theme of a complicated break-up. A third "stereotypical" font risks making the demographic seem too young. In the end, the document recommends a font with lines that project continuity and is inspired by psychedelic art, linking it to the illusory nature of love depicted in the music video.
The document analyzes the narrative techniques used in the music video for Maroon 5's song "Payphone". It discusses how the video tells a story of lost love that would appeal to its target teenage demographic. It also explores how the video depicts a bank robbery and police chase in a way that reflects popular negative views of the American justice system. Additionally, it examines how the video uses concepts of "holding on" and "letting go" explored in the theories of Claude Levi-Strauss to intrigue audiences and develop a personal relationship with viewers.
This document discusses the target audience for a music video. It aims to attract 13-18 year olds, who are also the target demographic for the band Coldplay. Some key traits of this age group include experiencing love and relationships, which many Coldplay songs cover. The document also includes a mood board showing brands and items popular among teens, like Hollister, Apple, social media, and mainstream artists, to help identify with the target demographic. The goal is for viewers to relate to themes in the video, like love, to create an emotional connection and increase the video's popularity.
The mood board contains images that represent different ideas and moods the creator wants to convey for their music video and album. The red block shows the predominant use of the color red to link the print production to the music video, with red symbolizing love and danger. Books in the mood board represent how each song in the album will tell a story and act as a chapter. Fonts included suggest the text style will be important in setting the mood, while a building image represents the idea of a story being told from two perspectives for the music video.
The document discusses four visual art styles - Minimalism, Geometric art, Art Deco, and Psychedelic art. For each style, it provides a brief history and influential figures. It then discusses how each style has been used within media products like album covers. For Minimalism, it discusses Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album cover. For Geometric art, it analyzes the album cover for Seekae's +DOME. It suggests Led Zeppelin's Mothership album cover uses elements of Art Deco. Finally, it analyzes The Zombies' Odessey Oracle album cover as an example of Psychedelic art usage in media.
The music video makes four intertextual references:
1) To the show Freaks and Geeks and how costume can teach about characters, with one character wearing a ripped dungaree to show she is "broken."
2) To How I Met Your Mother and its use of narration to tell a story in the past, similar to the video exploring two characters telling a story.
3) To the Joker card in The Dark Knight which immediately informs viewers what is happening, using a Newton's cradle to have a similar effect.
4) To Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know" video which tells a story through closeups of the artist, taking a similar approach to
The document discusses the narrative structures that will be used in a music video. It will predominantly use flashbacks and flashforwards to help the audience understand the plot and character development. It will also feature binary opposite characters that show different reactions to a break up between the characters. Specifically, one character will have a rose-tinted view of the break up while the other will have a more realistic view. The characters will also represent types - the male will be unable to accept reality while the female will represent a hard-hitting reality check. Finally, the video will use parallel narratives with each character telling their side of the break up story, complying with Goodwin's theory of relating the lyrics to the narrative.
The document analyzes how gender is represented in the music video for Imagine Dragons' song "Radioactive". It finds that the video portrays men as powerful and stereotypically masculine through techniques like low-angle shots that force the viewer to look up to male characters. However, it also challenges stereotypes by presenting the female protagonist as independent and powerful as she conquers the male villain and frees the imprisoned people. Her casual clothing and central positioning in shots undermine typical representations of women as weak or focused on their appearance.
The document discusses the representation of gender in the music video for Imagine Dragons' song "Radioactive". It summarizes that initially, the video seems to portray stereotypical views of men as powerful through techniques like low-angle shots. However, it challenges this by showing a female character who conquers the male leader and frees the oppressed people. Her casual clothing and central positioning in shots presents her as independent and powerful rather than focused on appearances. Overall, the video challenges common misogynistic stereotypes by presenting a woman in a heroic, empowered role.
The document discusses four potential locations for a music video:
1) Eaton Park which represents having fun but will contrast with less happy lyrics.
2) A bedroom, which usually provides sanctuary for teens and connotes rest, challenging the lyric/shot theory while still complying by complementing the message.
3) Judges Walk, a long road that visually represents the "long road" endured by the character and directly connects one lyric to visual.
4) Turnberry estate park to provide happiness connotations that connect to lyrics but also contrast less happy lyrics, helping the audience draw connections.
This document outlines costume plans for two characters, Harry and Yasmin. For Harry, the costume will be simple clothing from his generation, including a long sleeve shirt with rolled up sleeves, blue jeans, white socks, and sneakers. Small details like unbuttoning the shirt suggest Harry struggles to maintain a false outgoing image. Yasmin's costume, including ripped dungarees and a simple top, suggests her outgoing personality is genuine, forming a binary opposite to Harry. Some similarities in their costumes imply the characters are too alike, relating to a motif of a Newton's cradle representing their repelling relationship.
This document analyzes the music video for James TW's song "When You Love Someone". It discusses several techniques used in the music video to convey meaning and emotion:
1) The video cuts between older and younger versions of the artist to indicate he is looking back on advice to his past self.
2) Lighting is drained of color in sad scenes to visually depict loss and sadness.
3) Camera angles like high shots make the artist seem depressed or small, while mid shots allow empathy with emotional lyrics.
4) Composition and shots emphasize themes of isolation, broken families, and hope struggling to prevail.
The document analyzes the lyrics of the song "CALL ME UP" by HOMESHAKE. It summarizes that the song describes a relationship experiencing some separation where the couple used to have an exciting life together but now there is space between them. The female is alone thinking about what to do, while the male assures her that he will answer if she calls and wants to resolve the issues in the relationship. The analysis infers that the male feels the female's pain from the separation and wants her to be more prudent and hopeful about their future together.
The music video for Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" both acknowledges and challenges the media's portrayal of her as a "serial dater" who can't maintain relationships. It does this through the use of symbolism and imagery. Swift is often positioned centrally in shots, showing her awareness that she is the focus of media attention. While the video presents an initially perfect world through symmetrical shots, Swift's black clothing suggests she sees the reality as darker. Props like an unopened champagne bottle imply she cannot fully commit to relationships. Through editing and blocking, the video also portrays the pain of relationships ending, challenging the idea that Swift casually moves between partners. Overall, the video aims to generate audience sympathy for Swift by providing
The document discusses Goodwin's theory of common occurrences in music videos and analyzes how two music videos conform to the theory. It examines six common occurrences: 1) demonstrating genre characteristics 2) relationship between lyrics and visuals 3) relationship between music and visuals 4) role of the artist 5) intertextual references 6) voyeuristic treatment of female bodies. It finds that "When You Love Someone" conforms to most principles while "The A-Team" conforms to some but not others due to its low budget. Relating lyrics to visuals is identified as an important principle for an effective music video.
The document discusses the progression from the author's preliminary task to their full thriller opening sequence. They felt they learned to use sound, lighting, editing, and camerawork more effectively to create tension, portray emotions, and conform to genre conventions. Specifically, they introduced background noise and emphasized diegetic sounds to create an eerie atmosphere. They used chiaroscuro lighting to generate suspense. Their editing in the thriller created tension through fast cuts and overlays, whereas the preliminary task focused on smooth continuity. Camera angles in the thriller projected deeper meanings about characters rather than just showing dialogue. Overall, the thriller opening provided more detail and meaning to the audience through its improved use of these film techniques.
The document analyzes how the filmmaker's thriller opening sequence uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It discusses elements like location, costumes, characters, lighting, sound, camera work, composition, narrative structure, titles, and editing. For each element, it provides examples from existing thriller films to illustrate how the techniques conform to thriller conventions, such as using darkness and isolation to set the tone, manipulating characters' appearances and behaviors to establish control and vulnerability, and employing fast cuts and close-ups to build tension and emotion.
The document discusses the technologies used in the production and post-production of a thriller film. A Panasonic LZ30 camera was used to film the first half while a Canon Legria HFR26 was used for the second half outdoors scenes. Premiere Pro was used for editing and effects like overlays for flashbacks. Sound effects like white noise were added to create tension. Technology helped with research through accessing clips on YouTube and information online, and with planning through using digital cameras to choose locations and test lighting and keeping the group communicated through phone apps.
The document discusses how to attract and engage audiences for a thriller opening sequence. It describes using technical elements like camerawork, lighting, sound, and editing to create tension, fear, and disorientation. Specific techniques mentioned include a home video-style point of view shot at the beginning to intrigue audiences, close-ups during flashbacks to show emotion, low lighting to create an unsettling mood, and fast cuts during flashbacks to convey uncertainty. Character-based elements like depicting independence and rebellion that teenagers can relate to are also discussed. Overall, the document aims to attract audiences by using common thriller conventions and tropes that excite audiences and make them want to continue watching to see how the themes of danger, crime, and
The document discusses how the Kaiser Chiefs engaged their audience through the printed materials for their album "Yours Truly, Angry Mob". It describes the minimalist-inspired album cover which features the faces of the band members, drawing attention to existing fans. The plain design also promotes the idea that the audience should focus solely on the music. Similarly, the black and white poster draws older audiences while promoting independence to younger fans. Both materials engage audiences through their direct address and simplicity, taking inspiration from minimalist art movements to focus on the music.
This document discusses potential fonts to use for a print production. It analyzes several fonts and their suitability based on the connotations and themes they may evoke. One font is described as formal with neat handwriting, linking it to the ideas of romance explored in the music video. Another font is said to be commonly associated with romance due to its use in restaurants, though it may provide too much contrast given the theme of a complicated break-up. A third "stereotypical" font risks making the demographic seem too young. In the end, the document recommends a font with lines that project continuity and is inspired by psychedelic art, linking it to the illusory nature of love depicted in the music video.
The document analyzes the narrative techniques used in the music video for Maroon 5's song "Payphone". It discusses how the video tells a story of lost love that would appeal to its target teenage demographic. It also explores how the video depicts a bank robbery and police chase in a way that reflects popular negative views of the American justice system. Additionally, it examines how the video uses concepts of "holding on" and "letting go" explored in the theories of Claude Levi-Strauss to intrigue audiences and develop a personal relationship with viewers.
This document discusses the target audience for a music video. It aims to attract 13-18 year olds, who are also the target demographic for the band Coldplay. Some key traits of this age group include experiencing love and relationships, which many Coldplay songs cover. The document also includes a mood board showing brands and items popular among teens, like Hollister, Apple, social media, and mainstream artists, to help identify with the target demographic. The goal is for viewers to relate to themes in the video, like love, to create an emotional connection and increase the video's popularity.
The mood board contains images that represent different ideas and moods the creator wants to convey for their music video and album. The red block shows the predominant use of the color red to link the print production to the music video, with red symbolizing love and danger. Books in the mood board represent how each song in the album will tell a story and act as a chapter. Fonts included suggest the text style will be important in setting the mood, while a building image represents the idea of a story being told from two perspectives for the music video.
The document discusses four visual art styles - Minimalism, Geometric art, Art Deco, and Psychedelic art. For each style, it provides a brief history and influential figures. It then discusses how each style has been used within media products like album covers. For Minimalism, it discusses Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album cover. For Geometric art, it analyzes the album cover for Seekae's +DOME. It suggests Led Zeppelin's Mothership album cover uses elements of Art Deco. Finally, it analyzes The Zombies' Odessey Oracle album cover as an example of Psychedelic art usage in media.
The music video makes four intertextual references:
1) To the show Freaks and Geeks and how costume can teach about characters, with one character wearing a ripped dungaree to show she is "broken."
2) To How I Met Your Mother and its use of narration to tell a story in the past, similar to the video exploring two characters telling a story.
3) To the Joker card in The Dark Knight which immediately informs viewers what is happening, using a Newton's cradle to have a similar effect.
4) To Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know" video which tells a story through closeups of the artist, taking a similar approach to
The document discusses the narrative structures that will be used in a music video. It will predominantly use flashbacks and flashforwards to help the audience understand the plot and character development. It will also feature binary opposite characters that show different reactions to a break up between the characters. Specifically, one character will have a rose-tinted view of the break up while the other will have a more realistic view. The characters will also represent types - the male will be unable to accept reality while the female will represent a hard-hitting reality check. Finally, the video will use parallel narratives with each character telling their side of the break up story, complying with Goodwin's theory of relating the lyrics to the narrative.
The document analyzes how gender is represented in the music video for Imagine Dragons' song "Radioactive". It finds that the video portrays men as powerful and stereotypically masculine through techniques like low-angle shots that force the viewer to look up to male characters. However, it also challenges stereotypes by presenting the female protagonist as independent and powerful as she conquers the male villain and frees the imprisoned people. Her casual clothing and central positioning in shots undermine typical representations of women as weak or focused on their appearance.
The document discusses the representation of gender in the music video for Imagine Dragons' song "Radioactive". It summarizes that initially, the video seems to portray stereotypical views of men as powerful through techniques like low-angle shots. However, it challenges this by showing a female character who conquers the male leader and frees the oppressed people. Her casual clothing and central positioning in shots presents her as independent and powerful rather than focused on appearances. Overall, the video challenges common misogynistic stereotypes by presenting a woman in a heroic, empowered role.
The document discusses four potential locations for a music video:
1) Eaton Park which represents having fun but will contrast with less happy lyrics.
2) A bedroom, which usually provides sanctuary for teens and connotes rest, challenging the lyric/shot theory while still complying by complementing the message.
3) Judges Walk, a long road that visually represents the "long road" endured by the character and directly connects one lyric to visual.
4) Turnberry estate park to provide happiness connotations that connect to lyrics but also contrast less happy lyrics, helping the audience draw connections.
This document outlines costume plans for two characters, Harry and Yasmin. For Harry, the costume will be simple clothing from his generation, including a long sleeve shirt with rolled up sleeves, blue jeans, white socks, and sneakers. Small details like unbuttoning the shirt suggest Harry struggles to maintain a false outgoing image. Yasmin's costume, including ripped dungarees and a simple top, suggests her outgoing personality is genuine, forming a binary opposite to Harry. Some similarities in their costumes imply the characters are too alike, relating to a motif of a Newton's cradle representing their repelling relationship.
This document analyzes the music video for James TW's song "When You Love Someone". It discusses several techniques used in the music video to convey meaning and emotion:
1) The video cuts between older and younger versions of the artist to indicate he is looking back on advice to his past self.
2) Lighting is drained of color in sad scenes to visually depict loss and sadness.
3) Camera angles like high shots make the artist seem depressed or small, while mid shots allow empathy with emotional lyrics.
4) Composition and shots emphasize themes of isolation, broken families, and hope struggling to prevail.
The document analyzes the lyrics of the song "CALL ME UP" by HOMESHAKE. It summarizes that the song describes a relationship experiencing some separation where the couple used to have an exciting life together but now there is space between them. The female is alone thinking about what to do, while the male assures her that he will answer if she calls and wants to resolve the issues in the relationship. The analysis infers that the male feels the female's pain from the separation and wants her to be more prudent and hopeful about their future together.
The music video for Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" both acknowledges and challenges the media's portrayal of her as a "serial dater" who can't maintain relationships. It does this through the use of symbolism and imagery. Swift is often positioned centrally in shots, showing her awareness that she is the focus of media attention. While the video presents an initially perfect world through symmetrical shots, Swift's black clothing suggests she sees the reality as darker. Props like an unopened champagne bottle imply she cannot fully commit to relationships. Through editing and blocking, the video also portrays the pain of relationships ending, challenging the idea that Swift casually moves between partners. Overall, the video aims to generate audience sympathy for Swift by providing
The document discusses Goodwin's theory of common occurrences in music videos and analyzes how two music videos conform to the theory. It examines six common occurrences: 1) demonstrating genre characteristics 2) relationship between lyrics and visuals 3) relationship between music and visuals 4) role of the artist 5) intertextual references 6) voyeuristic treatment of female bodies. It finds that "When You Love Someone" conforms to most principles while "The A-Team" conforms to some but not others due to its low budget. Relating lyrics to visuals is identified as an important principle for an effective music video.
The document discusses the progression from the author's preliminary task to their full thriller opening sequence. They felt they learned to use sound, lighting, editing, and camerawork more effectively to create tension, portray emotions, and conform to genre conventions. Specifically, they introduced background noise and emphasized diegetic sounds to create an eerie atmosphere. They used chiaroscuro lighting to generate suspense. Their editing in the thriller created tension through fast cuts and overlays, whereas the preliminary task focused on smooth continuity. Camera angles in the thriller projected deeper meanings about characters rather than just showing dialogue. Overall, the thriller opening provided more detail and meaning to the audience through its improved use of these film techniques.
The document analyzes how the filmmaker's thriller opening sequence uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It discusses elements like location, costumes, characters, lighting, sound, camera work, composition, narrative structure, titles, and editing. For each element, it provides examples from existing thriller films to illustrate how the techniques conform to thriller conventions, such as using darkness and isolation to set the tone, manipulating characters' appearances and behaviors to establish control and vulnerability, and employing fast cuts and close-ups to build tension and emotion.
The document discusses the technologies used in the production and post-production of a thriller film. A Panasonic LZ30 camera was used to film the first half while a Canon Legria HFR26 was used for the second half outdoors scenes. Premiere Pro was used for editing and effects like overlays for flashbacks. Sound effects like white noise were added to create tension. Technology helped with research through accessing clips on YouTube and information online, and with planning through using digital cameras to choose locations and test lighting and keeping the group communicated through phone apps.
The document discusses how to attract and engage audiences for a thriller opening sequence. It describes using technical elements like camerawork, lighting, sound, and editing to create tension, fear, and disorientation. Specific techniques mentioned include a home video-style point of view shot at the beginning to intrigue audiences, close-ups during flashbacks to show emotion, low lighting to create an unsettling mood, and fast cuts during flashbacks to convey uncertainty. Character-based elements like depicting independence and rebellion that teenagers can relate to are also discussed. Overall, the document aims to attract audiences by using common thriller conventions and tropes that excite audiences and make them want to continue watching to see how the themes of danger, crime, and