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The document discusses various inspirations for a horror film trailer, including haunted hotels, cemeteries, classic horror films, common phobias, and camera techniques. Specific films mentioned as inspirations are The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining, and Cabin in the Woods. Camera angles that are highlighted as frightening and that will be used include extreme close-ups, point-of-view shots, and worm's eye or bird's eye views. The goal is to create tension and evoke fear in viewers through these classic horror conventions and techniques.
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This document discusses how the media product challenges and develops conventions of horror films. It presents several conventions that were challenged, such as killing a male character instead of the usual female victim. It also challenged revealing the killer's identity to generate suspense. Some conventions were followed, like using ominous music, fast-paced editing, and a variety of shots to set the scene and keep the audience engaged. Overall, the goal was to empower young female viewers while still capturing elements typical of the horror genre.
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This document summarizes the film techniques used in 5 horror and thriller films: Shaun of the Dead, Insidious, The Women in Black 2, The Purge, and Dead Snow. For each film, the student analyzes elements like lighting, sound, mise-en-scene, editing, camera shots, and makeup to understand how they enhance the mood and scare audiences. Effective techniques included realistic zombie costumes and makeup, lighting used to increase fear, and point-of-view shots showing the characters' perspectives. The document evaluates how these cinematic elements were skillfully employed to immerse viewers and make the films more unsettling experiences.
Question one evaluation - AS Media
Bethany Symonds discusses how her media product uses and develops conventions of the horror genre. She researched common horror conventions like camera techniques, sound, mise-en-scene, and editing. Her film matches these conventions through elements like POV shots, diegetic sounds, an isolated setting, and match cuts. It also develops conventions by combining horror subgenres and using multiple time periods. Additionally, her film challenges conventions by having a female protagonist instead of male and using daylight in dream sequences rather than only dark lighting.
Why is mise en scene effective in horror?
Mise-en-scène is a filmmaking technique that includes props, costumes, lighting, and setting. The document discusses mise-en-scène elements like setting the location of the film versus where it is actually shot, choosing appropriate locations based on genre, using props and costumes to maintain realism, and how lighting and sounds can set mood and enhance horror films specifically.
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The document discusses various cinematography techniques used in a short film including:
- Establishing shots of a sign and wheat field that set the eerie tone at the beginning.
- Close-up shots of a crow that take on symbolic significance and increase suspense.
- Dramatic camera pans that slowly reveal clues like a phone and bloodied cloth, heightening tension.
- Framing that centers the crow in shots or shows a man nervously watching it from a superior angle.
- Diegetic sounds, particularly the crow's call, that build an unsettling atmosphere without dialogue.
Horror trailer analysis
The trailer uses a variety of shots including close-ups, long shots, and tracking shots to follow the characters. Fast-paced editing with transitions creates comedy and tension. Well-known comedic actors like Ben Stiller and Jonah Hill are featured to attract audiences. Non-diegetic music and sound effects paired with dialogue demonstrate the science fiction comedy genre.
Media 1
The media product challenges some horror film conventions while following others. It challenges the typical portrayal of the victim being female by having a male character killed in the opening scene. It also does not reveal the killer's identity to create suspense. However, it follows conventions around using ominous music to set the tone, having the main character trapped with no escape to build tension, and using sharp editing to keep the audience engaged. The document discusses how the opening sequence develops different conventions of the horror genre.
Evaluation question 1
This document provides an analysis of the film "Terminus" and how it uses conventions of real media. It discusses several aspects of the film including:
1) The title "Terminus" which connotes the end and was chosen to depict the apocalyptic world.
2) The setting of an abandoned fabric mill provided the perfect desolate location to represent the dystopian theme.
3) The camerawork and editing techniques used conventions seen in other post-apocalyptic films to establish mood and increase pace during action scenes.
4) The font used for the credits has a "muddy" style to further stimulate the representation of the end.
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Question one evaluation - AS Media
Bethany Symonds discusses how her media product uses and develops conventions of the horror genre. She researched common horror conventions like camera techniques, sound, mise-en-scene, and editing. Her film matches these conventions through elements like POV shots, diegetic sounds, an isolated setting, and match cuts. It also develops conventions by combining horror subgenres and using multiple time periods. Additionally, her film challenges conventions by having a female protagonist instead of male and using daylight in dream sequences rather than only dark lighting.
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Mise-en-scène is a filmmaking technique that includes props, costumes, lighting, and setting. The document discusses mise-en-scène elements like setting the location of the film versus where it is actually shot, choosing appropriate locations based on genre, using props and costumes to maintain realism, and how lighting and sounds can set mood and enhance horror films specifically.
Lovefield
The document discusses various cinematography techniques used in a short film including:
- Establishing shots of a sign and wheat field that set the eerie tone at the beginning.
- Close-up shots of a crow that take on symbolic significance and increase suspense.
- Dramatic camera pans that slowly reveal clues like a phone and bloodied cloth, heightening tension.
- Framing that centers the crow in shots or shows a man nervously watching it from a superior angle.
- Diegetic sounds, particularly the crow's call, that build an unsettling atmosphere without dialogue.
Horror trailer analysis
The trailer uses a variety of shots including close-ups, long shots, and tracking shots to follow the characters. Fast-paced editing with transitions creates comedy and tension. Well-known comedic actors like Ben Stiller and Jonah Hill are featured to attract audiences. Non-diegetic music and sound effects paired with dialogue demonstrate the science fiction comedy genre.
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1) The title "Terminus" which connotes the end and was chosen to depict the apocalyptic world.
2) The setting of an abandoned fabric mill provided the perfect desolate location to represent the dystopian theme.
3) The camerawork and editing techniques used conventions seen in other post-apocalyptic films to establish mood and increase pace during action scenes.
4) The font used for the credits has a "muddy" style to further stimulate the representation of the end.
5) The opening
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This document analyzes conventions used in horror trailers and discusses several auteur directors. It examines how trailers showcase bits of the film without giving too much away, focusing on themes of good vs. evil, screaming, death, and disrupted normality. It discusses the auteur theory and how directors like Hitchcock, Burton, and Kubrick developed distinct styles and signatures. It concludes by analyzing inspirational horror trailers like The Last Exorcism, Orphan, and Paranormal Activity that effectively use techniques like spiritual locations, children's voices, and shaky "home video" camera work.
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The document discusses conventions used in horror film openings that were also used in the filmmakers' opening. These include having a killer or monster killing characters, using suspense and tension to engage the audience, employing dark lighting to create an atmosphere of fear, including traditional character archetypes like the hero and damsel in distress, utilizing handheld filming techniques common in low-budget horror, and featuring a group of friends as main characters that could potentially be killed off.
Plot idea treatent
The document discusses the production plan for a trailer. It will be shot 50% on a tripod, 25% on a dolly for contrazoom shots, and 25% handheld for running scenes. Most shots will be at eye level or higher. The mise-en-scene will use darker colors with hints of pink and red to indicate dream sequences. The editing will be relatively slow like Inception with fast montages, and dream scenes will have a black and white filter with added pinks and reds. A score taking inspiration from Inception and Bladerunner 2049 will be made to flow with the edited trailer and set the right mood throughout.
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The document discusses plans for a horror film trailer project. It will be filmed in Hyde Park due to the dark lighting from trees. Sounds used will include screams, slashes, and ambient noises to set an intimidating tone. Close-up and wide shots will be used to show emotions and groups of people. Fades and transitions will move between scenes dramatically. Actors will dress normally but use props like knives and blood. Achieving the project will require good sound, filming, editing, appropriate location, expressions, and sticking to the plan.
3 filmtrailers
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evaluation question 1
This document discusses how the media product of a film trailer for "Retribution" challenges and uses conventions of real horror film trailers and movies. It analyzes trailers for films like The Purge and Annabelle to understand typical conventions like fast pacing, action shots, and revealing plot details. The Retribution trailer incorporates conventions like mysterious masked killers instead of a single murderer. It also shoots in conventional horror locations like woods and dark rooms. While following conventions like flashbacks and disturbing shots, the trailer challenges conventions by showing someone being taken and held at gunpoint. The film poster and magazine cover also emulate conventions of typical horror marketing materials.
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The document analyzes the camera techniques, sound, titles, mise-en-scene, and conventions used in the opening credits of the film "Hostage." It notes that the oblique camera angles pull the audience into the scene. The sound switches between low-pitched calm music and higher-pitched suspenseful music. The main title is in bold red letters to signify importance and hint that the film involves a hostage situation. Dark colors like black, red, and white are used throughout to set a dull, thriller-like tone. The conventions establish that the film will be a thriller or crime drama involving police and a potential rescue.
Questions on trailer
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the film "Orphan". It summarizes that the trailer builds suspense by not revealing the film's title until near the end. It ensures viewers will remember the title. The trailer also introduces the unknown stars through images to build familiarity without naming them. Finally, the trailer is deemed more effective at attracting an audience than the poster through its use of mystery, excitement, shots and sound.
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The document analyzes the opening title sequence of the film "Insidious" focusing on its use of mise en scene, sound, editing, and cinematography. The cinematography uses close-ups of toys and moving objects to create an unsettling mood and foreshadow paranormal events. The editing smoothly transitions between shots to give the audience glimpses of the characters and setting without revealing the full plot. Overall, the title sequence effectively sets up the suspense and conventions of a supernatural thriller through its use of these film techniques.
Analysis of our three chosen trailers;
The document provides an analysis of the trailers for three films: Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Key points discussed include:
1) The trailers' representation of characters, plots, music/sound, mise-en-scene, editing techniques, target audiences, and social groups.
2) How the document will apply lessons from analyzing these trailers to its own trailer about a woman possessed in a mental asylum, targeting a young audience.
3) Specific techniques the document plans to emulate (e.g. music, shots) and challenges (e.g. use of dialogue, characters) from the analyzed trailers.
The
Question 1
This document analyzes the conventions used in the opening sequences of psychological horror films and compares them to the student's own media production. It finds that the student's opening followed several conventions, such as introducing the distribution companies, using a dramatic title design in white text on black, limited camera movement, establishing shots, and unsettling non-diegetic music. However, the student also challenged some conventions by having their first scene in daylight rather than low light, using more midshots rather than just close-ups, and minimizing issues with diegetic sound editing. The analysis found the student both effectively utilized common horror film techniques but also developed elements of their own to surprise the audience.
Analysis of our three chosen trailer
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Analyse of our three chosen trailers;
The trailer for The Exorcism of Emily Rose summarizes the plot of a young woman, Emily Rose, who is possessed by the devil. Her family and a priest perform an exorcism to try and heal her, but they are taken to court and accused of performing an illegal procedure. The trailer uses dialogue from the film and disturbing shots of Emily's possessed behavior to portray the narrative and conflict between those who believe she is possessed versus those in the court who question the exorcism. It aims to leave the audience wondering what is real.
Evaluation Question 1
The document discusses how the media product, a horror movie trailer, uses and develops forms and conventions of real horror movie trailers. Specifically:
- The trailer follows Todorov's narrative theory of equilibrium and disequilibrium to structure scenes for maximum tension.
- Editing techniques like quick cuts and music are used during disequilibrium moments to build fear.
- Common horror movie theories around character types and gender roles were applied to the casting.
- Conventions like keeping the killer anonymous and using a knife as the weapon help generate fear.
- Features like studio logos and tone cards were added to make the trailer seem like realistic horror movie previews.
Analysis of insidous trailer
The document provides a detailed analysis of the camerawork, sound, editing, mise-en-scene, and conventions used in the trailer for the horror film "Insidious". It notes that the trailer effectively employs several horror film conventions, including setting the story in a family home, using low key lighting and gloomy colors, incorporating sudden loud noises and changes in dialogue to build tension, and employing fast-paced editing to fit more scary clips into a short trailer. Overall, the analysis concludes that the "Insidious" trailer skillfully uses many standard horror film trailer techniques to create fear and suspense and make audiences want to watch the full movie.
Analysis of our three chosen trailers;
The document provides an analytical deconstruction and comparison of the trailers for three films: Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Key points discussed include:
1) An overview of each film and reasons for choosing its trailer to analyze. Characteristics like genre, plot elements involving mental asylums, possession, and courtroom drama are discussed.
2) Analyses of specific elements in the trailers like characters, music/sound, mise-en-scene, editing techniques, representation of social groups, and how they appeal to target audiences.
3) Notes on how insights from deconstructing the trailers will influence the creation of the author's own
Evaluation Question One
1) The document discusses how the opening sequence of the film "Feedback" challenges conventions of horror films through the use of handheld camera shots, close-ups, lighting, sound, and narrative structure.
2) Specifically, it uses handheld camera shots throughout for realism, close-ups to exaggerate emotion, low lighting for fear, diegetic sounds only for suspense, and begins in a state of disequilibrium like Memento to engage the audience.
3) Many of these techniques are becoming more popular in modern horror films that aim to feel like true documentations, like Paranormal Activity, Blair Witch Project, and Cloverfield that also influence the film.
Media evaluation 1
The document analyzes how the opening sequence of a student thriller film uses and develops conventions of real media products in the thriller genre. It matches conventions through the use of a helpless blonde female protagonist and ominous antagonist in black, as well as blood and gore makeup and a creepy male voiceover. However, it subverts conventions somewhat by setting the sequence in a doll house rather than a typical hiding location. Overall, the sequence aims to match audience expectations set by inspirations like Scream and Silence of the Lambs more than challenge conventions.
Question 1 Evaluation
The document discusses how the student's media product used and developed conventions of real horror films. It establishes fear in the opening through clashing sounds, shows the ghost briefly with her face covered to create fear of the unknown, and uses a dark, isolated setting and the ghost's white robe to follow conventions. Camera shots like close-ups and over-the-shoulder builds tension. Props like the barrel the ghost rocks on are unsettling, and simple editing feels realistc like other horrors. The product successfully uses forms and some technical codes of horror while experimenting with shots to challenge conventions.
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This document analyzes conventions used in horror trailers and discusses several auteur directors. It examines how trailers showcase bits of the film without giving too much away, focusing on themes of good vs. evil, screaming, death, and disrupted normality. It discusses the auteur theory and how directors like Hitchcock, Burton, and Kubrick developed distinct styles and signatures. It concludes by analyzing inspirational horror trailers like The Last Exorcism, Orphan, and Paranormal Activity that effectively use techniques like spiritual locations, children's voices, and shaky "home video" camera work.
Media evaluation
The document discusses conventions used in horror film openings that were also used in the filmmakers' opening. These include having a killer or monster killing characters, using suspense and tension to engage the audience, employing dark lighting to create an atmosphere of fear, including traditional character archetypes like the hero and damsel in distress, utilizing handheld filming techniques common in low-budget horror, and featuring a group of friends as main characters that could potentially be killed off.
Plot idea treatent
The document discusses the production plan for a trailer. It will be shot 50% on a tripod, 25% on a dolly for contrazoom shots, and 25% handheld for running scenes. Most shots will be at eye level or higher. The mise-en-scene will use darker colors with hints of pink and red to indicate dream sequences. The editing will be relatively slow like Inception with fast montages, and dream scenes will have a black and white filter with added pinks and reds. A score taking inspiration from Inception and Bladerunner 2049 will be made to flow with the edited trailer and set the right mood throughout.
The pitch
The document discusses plans for a horror film trailer project. It will be filmed in Hyde Park due to the dark lighting from trees. Sounds used will include screams, slashes, and ambient noises to set an intimidating tone. Close-up and wide shots will be used to show emotions and groups of people. Fades and transitions will move between scenes dramatically. Actors will dress normally but use props like knives and blood. Achieving the project will require good sound, filming, editing, appropriate location, expressions, and sticking to the plan.
3 filmtrailers
The document discusses cinematography, sound, editing, and mis-en-scene techniques used in two horror movie trailers. For the first trailer, a handheld camera is used to give a personal feel, a single voice emphasizes a character's presence, and the main props are important to the film's point. Blank shots with no sound build suspense. For the second trailer, long shots and dim lighting create tension, blank shots with potential sounds scare the audience, red tinting gives an ominous feeling, and a normal-seeming barn setting implies danger could be anywhere.
evaluation question 1
This document discusses how the media product of a film trailer for "Retribution" challenges and uses conventions of real horror film trailers and movies. It analyzes trailers for films like The Purge and Annabelle to understand typical conventions like fast pacing, action shots, and revealing plot details. The Retribution trailer incorporates conventions like mysterious masked killers instead of a single murderer. It also shoots in conventional horror locations like woods and dark rooms. While following conventions like flashbacks and disturbing shots, the trailer challenges conventions by showing someone being taken and held at gunpoint. The film poster and magazine cover also emulate conventions of typical horror marketing materials.
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The document analyzes the camera techniques, sound, titles, mise-en-scene, and conventions used in the opening credits of the film "Hostage." It notes that the oblique camera angles pull the audience into the scene. The sound switches between low-pitched calm music and higher-pitched suspenseful music. The main title is in bold red letters to signify importance and hint that the film involves a hostage situation. Dark colors like black, red, and white are used throughout to set a dull, thriller-like tone. The conventions establish that the film will be a thriller or crime drama involving police and a potential rescue.
Questions on trailer
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the film "Orphan". It summarizes that the trailer builds suspense by not revealing the film's title until near the end. It ensures viewers will remember the title. The trailer also introduces the unknown stars through images to build familiarity without naming them. Finally, the trailer is deemed more effective at attracting an audience than the poster through its use of mystery, excitement, shots and sound.
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Insidious
The document analyzes the opening title sequence of the film "Insidious" focusing on its use of mise en scene, sound, editing, and cinematography. The cinematography uses close-ups of toys and moving objects to create an unsettling mood and foreshadow paranormal events. The editing smoothly transitions between shots to give the audience glimpses of the characters and setting without revealing the full plot. Overall, the title sequence effectively sets up the suspense and conventions of a supernatural thriller through its use of these film techniques.
Analysis of our three chosen trailers;
The document provides an analysis of the trailers for three films: Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Key points discussed include:
1) The trailers' representation of characters, plots, music/sound, mise-en-scene, editing techniques, target audiences, and social groups.
2) How the document will apply lessons from analyzing these trailers to its own trailer about a woman possessed in a mental asylum, targeting a young audience.
3) Specific techniques the document plans to emulate (e.g. music, shots) and challenges (e.g. use of dialogue, characters) from the analyzed trailers.
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This document analyzes the conventions used in the opening sequences of psychological horror films and compares them to the student's own media production. It finds that the student's opening followed several conventions, such as introducing the distribution companies, using a dramatic title design in white text on black, limited camera movement, establishing shots, and unsettling non-diegetic music. However, the student also challenged some conventions by having their first scene in daylight rather than low light, using more midshots rather than just close-ups, and minimizing issues with diegetic sound editing. The analysis found the student both effectively utilized common horror film techniques but also developed elements of their own to surprise the audience.
Analysis of our three chosen trailer
The document provides an analysis of three movie trailers: Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It examines the trailers' styles, editing techniques, characters, plots, target audiences, and representation of social groups. The analysis aims to inform the development of the author's own horror/psychological thriller movie trailer, which will involve a female protagonist possessed by a devil figure in a mental asylum. Key elements that will be incorporated from the trailers include mysterious music, found footage scenes, and a plot that creates conflict around whether the possession is real or imagined.
Evaluation Question 1: In what ways does your media product use, develop or c...
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of real horror films through its use of costumes, characters, narrative, sound, and shot types. Specifically, it uses a hoodie for the antagonist rather than an iconic mask. It also starts with the disruption of equilibrium rather than establishing it. Non-diegetic sounds are included to build fear. Binary opposition through light and dark is used between the protagonist and antagonist. A range of shot types beyond just close-ups and handheld shots are employed.
Analyse of our three chosen trailers;
The trailer for The Exorcism of Emily Rose summarizes the plot of a young woman, Emily Rose, who is possessed by the devil. Her family and a priest perform an exorcism to try and heal her, but they are taken to court and accused of performing an illegal procedure. The trailer uses dialogue from the film and disturbing shots of Emily's possessed behavior to portray the narrative and conflict between those who believe she is possessed versus those in the court who question the exorcism. It aims to leave the audience wondering what is real.
Evaluation Question 1
The document discusses how the media product, a horror movie trailer, uses and develops forms and conventions of real horror movie trailers. Specifically:
- The trailer follows Todorov's narrative theory of equilibrium and disequilibrium to structure scenes for maximum tension.
- Editing techniques like quick cuts and music are used during disequilibrium moments to build fear.
- Common horror movie theories around character types and gender roles were applied to the casting.
- Conventions like keeping the killer anonymous and using a knife as the weapon help generate fear.
- Features like studio logos and tone cards were added to make the trailer seem like realistic horror movie previews.
Analysis of insidous trailer
The document provides a detailed analysis of the camerawork, sound, editing, mise-en-scene, and conventions used in the trailer for the horror film "Insidious". It notes that the trailer effectively employs several horror film conventions, including setting the story in a family home, using low key lighting and gloomy colors, incorporating sudden loud noises and changes in dialogue to build tension, and employing fast-paced editing to fit more scary clips into a short trailer. Overall, the analysis concludes that the "Insidious" trailer skillfully uses many standard horror film trailer techniques to create fear and suspense and make audiences want to watch the full movie.
Analysis of our three chosen trailers;
The document provides an analytical deconstruction and comparison of the trailers for three films: Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Key points discussed include:
1) An overview of each film and reasons for choosing its trailer to analyze. Characteristics like genre, plot elements involving mental asylums, possession, and courtroom drama are discussed.
2) Analyses of specific elements in the trailers like characters, music/sound, mise-en-scene, editing techniques, representation of social groups, and how they appeal to target audiences.
3) Notes on how insights from deconstructing the trailers will influence the creation of the author's own
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Evaluation Question One
1) The document discusses how the opening sequence of the film "Feedback" challenges conventions of horror films through the use of handheld camera shots, close-ups, lighting, sound, and narrative structure.
2) Specifically, it uses handheld camera shots throughout for realism, close-ups to exaggerate emotion, low lighting for fear, diegetic sounds only for suspense, and begins in a state of disequilibrium like Memento to engage the audience.
3) Many of these techniques are becoming more popular in modern horror films that aim to feel like true documentations, like Paranormal Activity, Blair Witch Project, and Cloverfield that also influence the film.
Media evaluation 1
The document analyzes how the opening sequence of a student thriller film uses and develops conventions of real media products in the thriller genre. It matches conventions through the use of a helpless blonde female protagonist and ominous antagonist in black, as well as blood and gore makeup and a creepy male voiceover. However, it subverts conventions somewhat by setting the sequence in a doll house rather than a typical hiding location. Overall, the sequence aims to match audience expectations set by inspirations like Scream and Silence of the Lambs more than challenge conventions.
Question 1 Evaluation
The document discusses how the student's media product used and developed conventions of real horror films. It establishes fear in the opening through clashing sounds, shows the ghost briefly with her face covered to create fear of the unknown, and uses a dark, isolated setting and the ghost's white robe to follow conventions. Camera shots like close-ups and over-the-shoulder builds tension. Props like the barrel the ghost rocks on are unsettling, and simple editing feels realistc like other horrors. The product successfully uses forms and some technical codes of horror while experimenting with shots to challenge conventions.
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Self-evaluation
The document provides details from the filmmaker's research into conventions of the horror genre to inform ideas for their own student horror film production. Some conventions identified from films like Carrie, The Conjuring, and Paranormal Activity include using teenage main characters, family home settings, screaming/crying sounds, doors slamming with no cause, and establishing shots. The filmmaker aims to incorporate these elements, like their target audience expects, to make their production appealing and ensure it follows horror genre conventions. They also discuss conventions for their film trailer script, casting, shot list, fonts, and ancillary materials like posters and magazines. The overall goal is to learn from successful past horror films and apply proper conventions to guarantee their production
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The document provides technical details on how to effectively use camera techniques and editing to create suspense and enigma in a horror film trailer. It discusses using close-ups, establishing shots, distorted angles, tracking shots, and high/low angles to manipulate viewers' perceptions. It also recommends quick cuts and transitions, diegetic and non-diegetic sound, low lighting, costumes, and symbolic imagery to disorient audiences and build tension without revealing the plot. The goal is to pique interest in the film's story while maintaining an aura of mystery.
Analysis of our 3 chosen trailers;
The document provides an analysis of the trailers for the films Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It summarizes the key elements of each trailer, including style, editing techniques, representation of social groups, and target audiences. It then discusses how the analysis of these trailers will influence the creation of the trailer for their own film, which involves a demonic possession in a mental asylum.
Critical Reflection Preliminary Task 1 Schloss
The document summarizes a student's analysis of a horror scene they created. It discusses how the scene used common horror conventions like an evil doll but also challenged conventions through an atypical villain transformation and jump cuts. The student describes skills learned through researching films and using cameras, editing software, and online platforms to plan, shoot, edit, and distribute their short film.
Analysis of our three
The document provides an analysis of the trailers for three films: Shutter Island, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
For each trailer, the document examines elements like characters, plot, style/editing, music/sound effects, mise-en-scene, target audience, and social representation. Similarities and differences between the trailers are discussed.
The document also explains how insights from analyzing these trailers will influence the design of the trailer being created by the author, such as using a young female protagonist and doctor characters to create conflict, incorporating found footage, and leaving some aspects ambiguous to generate suspense.
Evaluation before ancillary tasks
The document discusses how media technologies were used at various stages of constructing a horror film trailer. In the research stage, online resources like YouTube, IMDB, and Wikipedia were used to analyze horror film trailers and gather information. Microsoft PowerPoint and SlideShare were used to present research. A video camera was used to film shots for the trailer, and Final Cut Express was used for editing. Photoshop was used for text/title elements. A DSLR was used for still images. A royalty-free music website provided music for the trailer. Feedback was gathered from audiences using in-person sessions to improve the trailer.
Evaluation before ancillary tasks
The document analyzes how a media trailer uses conventions of real horror films. It summarizes that the trailer uses several common horror conventions for setting, characters, editing techniques, lighting, sound and more. This includes establishing shots, POV shots, mysterious villains, vulnerable female victims, fast cuts, flashing lights, ominous music and silence for suspense. The trailer aims to blend slasher and psychological horror conventions to convey the intended hybrid genre. Overall, the document evaluates how the trailer effectively employs real horror film conventions to engage audiences familiar with the genre.
Question 1 Evaluation
The media product uses and develops conventions of real horror films. It aims to raise fear in the opening sequence through clashing sounds, as is typical of horror films. It leaves the ghost's face partly obscured, creating fear of the unknown. The narrative follows a psychological horror plot involving one spirit obsessed with another character, similar to other films. Camera shots and sound effects also develop conventions by building tension, though the technical codes are kept simple like in The Babadook to seem realistic. Props are used effectively, like a rocking barrel signifying insanity. Overall the film challenges conventions little while developing many forms found in typical horror films.
AS Media Studies Evaluation Q1
The document discusses the creative choices made in developing the narrative, mise-en-scene, editing, camerawork, special effects, and sound design for a student thriller film project. Inspiration was drawn from films like "Double Jeopardy" and the BBC series "The Missing" in constructing a narrative centered around jealousy. Two contrasting locations of a house and garage were used to film scenes with different lighting and aesthetics. Editing and camera techniques like increased speed shots and close-ups were employed to build tension, as seen in influences like "The Missing" and "The Conjuring." Titling was placed before the main title as in "The Missing." Music was carefully selected to set different moods for
Evaluation question one
The document discusses how the film challenges conventions of the horror genre. It does not follow the "final girl" trope to make the story less predictable. Females are still included in the friend group to add variety. Research was conducted on the conventions of horror films, including settings, lighting, camera shots, narratives, costumes, and sound design. The film aims to be psychologically terrifying by questioning if the antagonist is human or supernatural. It incorporates elements of slasher films but seeks to avoid stereotypical characters.
Evaluation 1
1) The document discusses the filmmaker's use of various techniques in creating the opening of their thriller film, including camera shots, locations/mise-en-scene, editing, sound, narrative, and titles. Close-ups, panning shots, two filming locations, sped up footage, soundtrack choices, and a photo montage narrative device were some of the techniques utilized.
2) Inspiration was drawn from films like "The Missing" in the use of montage and title sequencing. Conventions of the thriller genre were both followed and subverted through creative choices in lighting, sound, and other elements.
3) Fine-tuning the editing and sound design was an intensive process to achieve the un
Codes and conventions of horror movies
The document discusses several common codes and conventions of horror movies. It notes that codes and conventions help audiences recognize a film as belonging to the horror genre. Some key conventions mentioned include isolated locations like old houses; dark, gloomy weather; camerawork like point-of-view shots that build tension; and sound effects like screaming and ominous music. The document also suggests ways these conventions could be manipulated or challenged in a new horror film to surprise audiences while still engaging them.
Foundation portfolio evaluation
The document summarizes the conventions of horror/slasher films and how the student's opening film sequence adhered to and challenged some of these conventions. It discusses having a vulnerable victim being chased by a disguised killer. It also describes how the student's film used music, camera techniques, editing, and other elements to create tension and establish the horror genre while also subverting some expectations like using a female killer.
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Post production is the final stage of filmmaking and involves editing the footage into a coherent narrative, adding visual effects, and preparing the film for public release. It involves cutting scenes, using montages to build tension, matching music and sounds to the on-screen action to elicit emotions from viewers, and including title cards and credits to reveal the film's name and key participants.
Digital Technology Investigation
Digital technology refers to instant access to content from any device as well as interactive sharing and participation. This document discusses how creating a horror movie trailer involves using different digital technologies like filming, producing, burning to disc, packaging, and uploading to YouTube to make the trailer globally accessible online.
Creativity investigation
Creativity is used in horror trailers through soundtracks, costumes, and makeup. A creative soundtrack adds tension and suspense to clips. Costumes and realistic makeup for supernatural and gory scenes make the trailer look authentic and increase the fear factor associated with the horror genre.
'No Vacancy' Job Roles
The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of group members for a school project to create a horror film trailer. It discusses that important decisions will be made as a group. Each member is assigned individual roles based on their strengths: Elise will handle location scouting and scheduling; Matt will focus on editing, poster, and magazine design; Kristina will create job roles and research marketing; and Abbie will research production companies, write permission contracts, and create the storyboard. All group members will be equally involved in decision making.
Marketing and Advertising
The document discusses the marketing and advertising plan for a film called "No Vacancy". It will utilize both traditional forms of advertising like billboards, posters and TV ads as well as digital forms like social media, websites and YouTube. The marketing campaign will feature Snapchat stories for each main character to help audiences build a relationship with the characters. It will also have dedicated Facebook and Twitter pages to promote reviews, cinema promotions and the release date. Most of the UK has iPhones so they will sell phone cases with the logo to create mass awareness.
Magazine Masthead Ideas
This document discusses potential masthead names for a film magazine. It analyzes terms like "Outtake", "Hype", and "Cine" that relate to movies. Based on research, the target audience preferred the name "Beyond Cinema" as it directly refers to films. "Cinemix" was also appealing. "Hype" received fewer votes as it does not suit the genre of a film magazine. Market research also showed that the "Caviar Dreams" font was the favorite for the masthead typography over a floral style font that was deemed unsuitable for a movie publication.
Location Scouting - No Vacancy
The document discusses three possible locations to film a horror trailer for the film "No Vacancy". The first location is Elise's grandfather's house in Wormley, which has an old abandoned cellar from the early 1900s that would be perfect for filming scenes and basing the film's content around. The second location considered was the Marriott hotel in Cheshunt, but it was decided that a bed and breakfast would give a more intimate feel. The third location considered was the group's school, but it would be difficult to transform it into an abandoned bed and breakfast and they likely couldn't film at night when the school would be empty.
Media language Investigation
These three films are horror movies released in recent years. The Purge is about a night where all crime is legal, Insidious is a supernatural thriller about a haunted house, and The Woman in Black is also a supernatural thriller that is based on a novel and set in England.
Research&planning Investigation
Research and planning are vital when creating any product to ensure it will be successful. Primary research involves direct data collection through questionnaires and surveys, while secondary research refers to findings from other sources like the internet and books. When making a horror film, researchers must first identify the common codes and conventions of the genre by understanding elements like cinematography, sound, mise-en-scene, and editing. This informs the planning process and ensures the final product will appeal to audiences by including all expected genre features.
Media language Investigation
These three films are horror movies released in recent years. The Purge is about a night where all crime is legal, Insidious is a supernatural thriller about a haunted house, and The Woman in Black is also a supernatural thriller that is based on a novel and follows a lawyer who encounters a mysterious woman.
Audience Investigation
The document discusses several theories related to how audiences engage with and interpret media as they relate to the horror genre of film. The Hypodermic Needle theory suggests audiences can immediately understand and potentially be influenced by messages in horror films. The two-step flow theory notes bad reviews can deter audiences from watching a horror film. And reception theory and uses and gratification theory discuss how audiences may perceive or use horror films differently than intended by producers.
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Narrative refers to the organization of elements in a story, such as facts, characters, and actions, to form a meaningful story. There are different structures for narratives, including closed structures where the story ends satisfactorily, open endings where the conclusion is unclear, and multi-strand structures where multiple narratives occur simultaneously. Narrative theories from Roland Barthes and Todorov relate to conventions of horror genres, with protagonists solving puzzles to save people and confront supernatural threats.
Genre investigation
The document discusses media genres and the horror genre in particular. It states that genres are recognized by common codes and conventions, and that audiences expect certain elements based on the genre. Producers market products according to genre since the target audience is already known. It then defines the horror genre as aiming to create fear and dread by portraying audiences' worst fears and nightmares through unsettling films. Several theories about genre are also mentioned that relate to common elements, social messages, and genre-specific conventions that define the structure of a media text.
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- 2. Haunted Hotels Click icon to add picture We were inspired by the idea of a haunted and/or abandoned hotel. It’s a staple of the horror genre, and adds a sense of mystery and going into the unknown. We choose to base our location and trailer around a creepy B&B because we feel this would make it a classic horror with a stereotypical location, granted to make the audience on edge.
- 3. Cemetery Click icon to add picture We were inspired to find a location that is near a cemetery as we thought that this added a ‘spooky’ sense, and a eerie mood. A cemetery is seen across the horror genre, in most film location.
- 4. Film Inspiration The films we are using as inspiration for sound, camera, representation and narrative all have similar conventions. Silence of the lambs We are inspired by this film as its known as one of the best horror films of all time. The Shining This film inspires us as the sound effects and the music add to the build up the film and make it a classic physiological film. Cabin in the Woods They use the stereotypical teenagers which we have taken to create our teenagers as they inspired us. We also like the narrative of this film which we are using to create our own.
- 5. Phobias We used the idea of everybody having a phobia to inspire us for our film narrative. We decided on common phobias to use within our film trailer that will have everyone on edge when watching it.
- 6. Camera Angles Some examples of the camera shots we looked at as inspiration for our horror trailer. Extreme Close Up We are inspired by this shot as we think it is intimating for the viewer. If used in sudden cuts then its possible to make the viewer jump and unnerved. Point of View This camera technique inspires us as it puts the viewer directly in the shoes of the victim/actor. It’s a common technique used in films such as The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity. Worms/Birds Eye View This makes the viewer feel powerless, and further instils fear into them. Worms eye view within a horror genre, could be seen as if the victim is hiding underneath something on the floor.
- 7. Camera Angles Some examples of the camera shots we looked at as inspiration for our horror trailer. Extreme Close Up We are inspired by this shot as we think it is intimating for the viewer. If used in sudden cuts then its possible to make the viewer jump and unnerved. Point of View This camera technique inspires us as it puts the viewer directly in the shoes of the victim/actor. It’s a common technique used in films such as The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity. Worms/Birds Eye View This makes the viewer feel powerless, and further instils fear into them. Worms eye view within a horror genre, could be seen as if the victim is hiding underneath something on the floor.