The document provides research on films from the crime/mafia genre. It includes summaries of 5 popular films from the genre: The Godfather, A Bronx Tale, Once Upon a Time in America, The Departed, and Goodfellas. Settings that commonly appear in these films are listed along with 3 iconic shots from different crime films. Key details about protagonists, antagonists, costumes, props, and lighting techniques used in the genre are also outlined.
The document discusses how film posters represent different genres through visual elements and composition. It analyzes posters for several films, noting how aspects like color palette, character expressions and positioning, and title text style provide clues about the genres being comedy, drama, romance, thriller or horror. Typical conventions for each genre are also outlined, such as romantic comedies showing interacting characters and horrors featuring threatening villains or settings.
The document analyzes the trailer for the film "The Riot Club" through the lens of various film theories. It discusses how the trailer uses imagery, costumes, settings and other elements to represent the upper class male characters as wealthy, privileged and prone to violence when intoxicated. It also depicts the lower class female characters as objects of sexual desire for the upper class men. The analysis suggests the trailer builds tension and establishes binary opposites between the upper and lower class characters to set up conflicts that will likely occur in the film.
This trailer for the action thriller movie "A Walk Among the Tombstones" effectively entices its target male audience. It introduces Liam Neeson as an ex-cop turned private detective hired to find the men who killed a man's wife. The trailer establishes the dark and mysterious tone through its lighting, music, and glimpses of guns and violence. It leaves the audience wondering about the kidnappers' motives and who the girl in the red coat is. Overall, the trailer utilizes many genre conventions like its setting in New York City and focus on revenge to draw viewers into the film's plot and intrigue them to watch.
This document provides a detailed textual analysis of scenes from the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It analyzes 25 shots from the opening scene where Logan and Victor are running from men in a forest. The shots establish the brotherly bond between Logan and Victor and show Logan learning to rely on Victor for protection. They depict their conversation where Victor explains they must stick together and be hard to survive in their dangerous world. The lighting, camera angles, and characters' body language are described in creating tension and developing the characters.
This document provides a detailed analysis and summary of the 1996 film Trainspotting's movie trailer. It analyzes various shots and scenes from the trailer through the lens of several film theories. Key points analyzed include the introduction of the main characters, depictions of masculinity and violence, representations of social classes, and implications for the plot. The analysis finds that the trailer adheres closely to conventions of social realist films and depicts the characters engaging in drug use, crime, and violence, highlighting the disruptive lifestyles they live.
Wolf Creek Textual Analysis - Peter Maddison6415964862123
The trailer provides context about the plot and characters through various camera techniques and shots. It begins by showing three friends enjoying a party, representing the equilibrium stage. Their car then breaks down in a remote area, signifying the disruption. They meet an older man who initially seems friendly but his sinister intentions are hinted at through his dialogue and expressions. Shots of the friends looking distressed and a woman running imply danger is pursuing them. Close-ups of the man holding weapons and peering through a scope establish him as the threatening villain aiming to inflict harm on the isolated protagonists.
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The opening title sequence of Casino Royale establishes the film as an action adventure genre through the use of instrumental music and visual elements. The electric guitar solo creates tension and excitement, signaling a more dramatic film compared to previous Bond films. Imagery of a target on a woman's face, playing cards, and silhouetted men with guns conveys a sense of danger, passion, and that the film has elements of a game. As the titles progress sideways across the screen, more of the action-oriented story is revealed through brief sequences without revealing too many details that could spoil the film.
This document discusses settings, narratives, characters, and iconography for the genres of thriller and romance films. It provides examples of how settings like alleys and houses can convey thriller themes through darkness and vulnerability. Romance genres commonly use daytime settings like beaches and parks to portray happiness. The narrative may include flashbacks and non-chronological storytelling for thrillers or show the perspectives of the protagonist and antagonist meeting in romance. Common thriller icons include weapons and confined spaces while romance uses gifts and candlelit settings to convey affection.
The document discusses how film posters represent different genres through visual elements and composition. It analyzes posters for several films, noting how aspects like color palette, character expressions and positioning, and title text style provide clues about the genres being comedy, drama, romance, thriller or horror. Typical conventions for each genre are also outlined, such as romantic comedies showing interacting characters and horrors featuring threatening villains or settings.
The document analyzes the trailer for the film "The Riot Club" through the lens of various film theories. It discusses how the trailer uses imagery, costumes, settings and other elements to represent the upper class male characters as wealthy, privileged and prone to violence when intoxicated. It also depicts the lower class female characters as objects of sexual desire for the upper class men. The analysis suggests the trailer builds tension and establishes binary opposites between the upper and lower class characters to set up conflicts that will likely occur in the film.
This trailer for the action thriller movie "A Walk Among the Tombstones" effectively entices its target male audience. It introduces Liam Neeson as an ex-cop turned private detective hired to find the men who killed a man's wife. The trailer establishes the dark and mysterious tone through its lighting, music, and glimpses of guns and violence. It leaves the audience wondering about the kidnappers' motives and who the girl in the red coat is. Overall, the trailer utilizes many genre conventions like its setting in New York City and focus on revenge to draw viewers into the film's plot and intrigue them to watch.
This document provides a detailed textual analysis of scenes from the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It analyzes 25 shots from the opening scene where Logan and Victor are running from men in a forest. The shots establish the brotherly bond between Logan and Victor and show Logan learning to rely on Victor for protection. They depict their conversation where Victor explains they must stick together and be hard to survive in their dangerous world. The lighting, camera angles, and characters' body language are described in creating tension and developing the characters.
This document provides a detailed analysis and summary of the 1996 film Trainspotting's movie trailer. It analyzes various shots and scenes from the trailer through the lens of several film theories. Key points analyzed include the introduction of the main characters, depictions of masculinity and violence, representations of social classes, and implications for the plot. The analysis finds that the trailer adheres closely to conventions of social realist films and depicts the characters engaging in drug use, crime, and violence, highlighting the disruptive lifestyles they live.
Wolf Creek Textual Analysis - Peter Maddison6415964862123
The trailer provides context about the plot and characters through various camera techniques and shots. It begins by showing three friends enjoying a party, representing the equilibrium stage. Their car then breaks down in a remote area, signifying the disruption. They meet an older man who initially seems friendly but his sinister intentions are hinted at through his dialogue and expressions. Shots of the friends looking distressed and a woman running imply danger is pursuing them. Close-ups of the man holding weapons and peering through a scope establish him as the threatening villain aiming to inflict harm on the isolated protagonists.
Analysing opening title sequences casino royalelaurenweaver9
The opening title sequence of Casino Royale establishes the film as an action adventure genre through the use of instrumental music and visual elements. The electric guitar solo creates tension and excitement, signaling a more dramatic film compared to previous Bond films. Imagery of a target on a woman's face, playing cards, and silhouetted men with guns conveys a sense of danger, passion, and that the film has elements of a game. As the titles progress sideways across the screen, more of the action-oriented story is revealed through brief sequences without revealing too many details that could spoil the film.
This document discusses settings, narratives, characters, and iconography for the genres of thriller and romance films. It provides examples of how settings like alleys and houses can convey thriller themes through darkness and vulnerability. Romance genres commonly use daytime settings like beaches and parks to portray happiness. The narrative may include flashbacks and non-chronological storytelling for thrillers or show the perspectives of the protagonist and antagonist meeting in romance. Common thriller icons include weapons and confined spaces while romance uses gifts and candlelit settings to convey affection.
The document analyzes conventions of horror film posters. It identifies several common elements:
- Main images feature creepy or shocking scenes with low lighting to appear eerie and mysterious. Facial expressions show fear or possession.
- Color schemes commonly use black, red, and white to convey danger and death. Titles stand out in bold, red text with a creepy font style.
- Small credits are placed at the bottom without detracting from the main image. A release date is also included.
- Analyzed posters demonstrate these conventions through their use of distorted faces, reaching hands from graves, looming villains, and titles styled as wooden stakes to hint at vampire themes.
The document provides details on the mise-en-scène for the music video of "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith. It outlines how the macro representations of loneliness and longing for the female protagonist will be conveyed through micro details. These include isolating shots of the male protagonist to show his lack of social contact, and over-the-shoulder shots suggesting he still watches the female protagonist. Specific locations like the bedroom, shower, party and busy road will further emphasize his isolation and vulnerability as well as contrast his current lonely state with happier past moments with the female protagonist. Costumes, lighting, and props like lipstick will also be used to represent the characters' emotions and development throughout the relationship and its breakdown
This document provides a detailed analysis of the trailer for the 2014 film Pride. It summarizes the key elements of the trailer in three sentences or less:
The trailer uses real protest footage and radio broadcasts to provide historical context. Intertitles help establish the setting while contrasting colors and music convey different tones. Shots of characters from different groups highlight their diversity and the theme of unity between them.
The document discusses conventions of romantic comedy (rom-com) movies. It notes that rom-coms appeal to those in love or hoping to be, as the characters do silly things when distracted by love. Typically, the plot involves an obvious couple facing obstacles to keep them apart until the happy ending of marriage or children. Common elements include a male protagonist pursuing the female interest and overcoming rivals for her affection through incompetence or struggle, taking place in cities against backdrops of attractive protagonists and stereotypical gender roles.
The document analyzes the film Identity through its camera shots/angles/movements, editing, lighting, sound, and mise-en-scene. It discusses how close-ups are used to depict emotions and build trust in characters. Parallel editing links the motel scenes to Malcolm Rivers' case. Shifting perspectives and jump cuts reveal Ed's dissociative identity disorder. Lighting and sound convey mystery, tension, and insanity. The motel setting and sexually objectified female characters comply with horror conventions.
Film noir has a distinct style that represented the mood in America after World War II through its use of gloomy grays, blacks, and whites. Visually, film noir used expressionistic lighting, shadows, and skewed camera angles to convey a sense of isolation. One recognizable feature is the use of low-key lighting and shadows to create a sense of disorientation and emphasize the cold nature of characters. Gender roles were also distinctly portrayed, with femmes fatales representing a threat to traditional values and victims portrayed as upholding maternal instincts. The 1941 film I Wake Up Screaming showed how women were limited to careers based on looks and the power dynamics of the time through camera angles that made women appear submissive.
The film Once Upon A Time In America begins in 1933 New York City. It uses flashbacks to tell the story of Jewish immigrants and their involvement in organized crime. The opening scene shows the femme fatale Eve being threatened and then shot dead in her apartment by corrupt police officers. Sergio Leone uses ironic soundtrack choices and lighting, as well as the character archetypes and locations, to set the tone and convey his critical view of the American Dream and criminal justice system in the United States.
The document provides information about the plot, conventions, costumes, settings, stock characters, and codes used in two horror/thriller films - Straightheads and Gone. For Straightheads, the plot involves a woman and her boyfriend plotting revenge after being attacked. Various props, costumes, settings, and camera techniques are discussed. For Gone, the plot involves a woman trying to find her kidnapped sister. Again, props, costumes, settings, and camera work are analyzed in relation to conventions in the thriller genre. Stock characters and events common to both films are also mentioned.
The document discusses creating representations of loneliness and longing for the male protagonist character through his isolation in shots and watching the female antagonist character. Specific cinematography techniques are mentioned, like over the shoulder shots of the male character watching the female from a distance. Locations like the bedroom, shower, and party are discussed in terms of depicting the characters' relationship before and after its breakdown. Props like lipstick and costumes for each character are addressed in creating meanings around moving on and sadness. Lighting techniques complement the intended representations.
The document provides a comparative analysis of the representations of gender in the romantic comedy films Knocked Up (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). Both films depict male protagonists that are "well meaning, but immature" - Ben lives a carefree lifestyle until he gets a woman pregnant, while Peter experiences a dramatic breakup. Through analyses of scenes, the document finds that both films portray the male characters as "emasculated" and generate laughter through highlighting their lack of maturity and masculinity. The portrayal of the immature, emotionally vulnerable male is a common theme and gender representation in the romantic comedy genre.
The opening sequence of Casino Royale establishes the film noir genre through its visuals and music. It shows James Bond firing a gun at the camera in a dirty suit, suggesting he has been in a fight. Animated playing cards circle and form the title. Bond is then shown aiming at a larger Jack card, establishing him as an underdog. Throughout the sequence, characters are associated with playing cards, guns represent the suits, and money flies, all connecting to the film's gambling themes and portraying it as a dangerous activity that some are addicted to. The opening ends by showing Bond walking towards the camera while switching between silhouette and live action, with money circulating in the background, cementing him as an antihero
This document analyzes and compares the tones and settings of the first three Die Hard films. It contains references to A Good Day to Die Hard. The document provides summaries of key scenes from Die Hard 1, including Hans Gruber's entrance and the meeting between John McClane and Hans Gruber. It also analyzes the death of Hans Gruber at the end of Die Hard 1. The document examines how the characters and their relationships are developed throughout these pivotal scenes.
This document analyzes the poster for the film "Nightmare on Elm Street" through various film techniques. It discusses how the use of red typography and taglines imply blood and an evil presence. It also examines how the characters are framed using the rule of thirds to show the male figure in a position of power over the female. The setting, depicted through mise en scene and lighting, appears isolated and dark. Iconography presents the male figure as mysterious and the female as vulnerable. Themes of good versus evil, power struggles, and gender roles are also suggested.
Propp's Character Roles and Narrative Functions - Unit G324tj_salango
The document discusses Propp's character roles and narrative functions as they relate to two soap opera trailers.
In the first trailer, the mother appears as the "false hero" and "villain" holding a knife with threatening expression. The boy with flowers could be a "donor".
In the second trailer, the man chasing others is the "villain" while the three fleeing are the "heroes". Their pursuit ends with the villian gaining advantage as they reach a dead end.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds. The scene takes place in a 1960s-era bar in Bodega Bay and features a discussion between various town residents about the recent bird attacks. The analysis examines the mise-en-scène, including costumes, composition, staging, and how these elements are used to convey meaning and create suspense. Specifically, it notes how the costumes distinguish the main character Melanie Daniels from the other town residents and how the positioning of characters in the frame guides viewer attention and reveals conflicting perspectives on the bird attacks.
This document analyzes and summarizes scripts from The Handmaid's Tale TV show, The Truman Show film, the radio play Shamed, and the video game Max Payne. It discusses the narratives, genres, target audiences, and application of narrative theories for each script. Key details include that the scripts follow genres like dystopian drama, comedy, and action and are targeted towards audiences ranging from teenagers to adults. Narrative theories discussed include those from Branigan, Todorov, Propp, and Barthes.
The document discusses the representation of male and female genders in two romantic comedy films, "Knocked Up" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". It notes that the male lead in "Knocked Up", Ben, can be described as challenging stereotypes by being "well meaning but immature". Examples from the films are given to support how the male characters are portrayed as immature. The female characters are said to be represented in binary opposition to the males. The impact of these gender representations on the target audience is discussed.
The documentary establishes the setting as a deserted, derelict city through establishing shots. Symbols of violence, such as smashed windows and abandoned vehicles, reinforce the themes of danger, crime, and people rushing to escape. Medieval fonts and imagery suggest the story is set in the past, while references to armies, guns, and zombies indicate a struggle against an epidemic that has turned people. Production company logos use bold, red fonts and imagery like dripping blood that symbolize violence and death. Overall, the documentary previews a story that takes place in a deserted medieval setting and depicts a violent conflict or struggle.
The document discusses the design conventions used in the magazine cover for "Swing Saviour". It aims to revive the genres of blues, jazz, and swing music which were popular in the 1960s but less so now. The cover features a close-up of a smiling male character wearing a suit to represent the classic style of the music. The masthead uses the title "Swing Saviour" to portray rescuing a once-lost music genre. The bright colors and gradient background symbolize reviving the older music for modern audiences to enjoy.
The document provides research on the crime/mafia genre for a group film project. It includes summaries of 5 popular crime films, lists 6 common settings in the genre, analyzes 3 iconic shots, discusses protagonists vs antagonists, explores common colors and lighting styles used, and proposes costume and makeup ideas. Research focuses on creating realism and adhering to crime genre conventions.
The document provides research on films from the crime/mafia genre. It includes summaries of 5 popular crime films, lists 6 common settings, analyzes 3 iconic shots, discusses protagonists vs antagonists, explores common colors and lighting styles used in the genre. The research aims to inform the development of a crime film titled "Hide or Run, RAT: Run and Tell, Dead End, Running/Hiding, Hunt the hunted".
The document analyzes conventions of horror film posters. It identifies several common elements:
- Main images feature creepy or shocking scenes with low lighting to appear eerie and mysterious. Facial expressions show fear or possession.
- Color schemes commonly use black, red, and white to convey danger and death. Titles stand out in bold, red text with a creepy font style.
- Small credits are placed at the bottom without detracting from the main image. A release date is also included.
- Analyzed posters demonstrate these conventions through their use of distorted faces, reaching hands from graves, looming villains, and titles styled as wooden stakes to hint at vampire themes.
The document provides details on the mise-en-scène for the music video of "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith. It outlines how the macro representations of loneliness and longing for the female protagonist will be conveyed through micro details. These include isolating shots of the male protagonist to show his lack of social contact, and over-the-shoulder shots suggesting he still watches the female protagonist. Specific locations like the bedroom, shower, party and busy road will further emphasize his isolation and vulnerability as well as contrast his current lonely state with happier past moments with the female protagonist. Costumes, lighting, and props like lipstick will also be used to represent the characters' emotions and development throughout the relationship and its breakdown
This document provides a detailed analysis of the trailer for the 2014 film Pride. It summarizes the key elements of the trailer in three sentences or less:
The trailer uses real protest footage and radio broadcasts to provide historical context. Intertitles help establish the setting while contrasting colors and music convey different tones. Shots of characters from different groups highlight their diversity and the theme of unity between them.
The document discusses conventions of romantic comedy (rom-com) movies. It notes that rom-coms appeal to those in love or hoping to be, as the characters do silly things when distracted by love. Typically, the plot involves an obvious couple facing obstacles to keep them apart until the happy ending of marriage or children. Common elements include a male protagonist pursuing the female interest and overcoming rivals for her affection through incompetence or struggle, taking place in cities against backdrops of attractive protagonists and stereotypical gender roles.
The document analyzes the film Identity through its camera shots/angles/movements, editing, lighting, sound, and mise-en-scene. It discusses how close-ups are used to depict emotions and build trust in characters. Parallel editing links the motel scenes to Malcolm Rivers' case. Shifting perspectives and jump cuts reveal Ed's dissociative identity disorder. Lighting and sound convey mystery, tension, and insanity. The motel setting and sexually objectified female characters comply with horror conventions.
Film noir has a distinct style that represented the mood in America after World War II through its use of gloomy grays, blacks, and whites. Visually, film noir used expressionistic lighting, shadows, and skewed camera angles to convey a sense of isolation. One recognizable feature is the use of low-key lighting and shadows to create a sense of disorientation and emphasize the cold nature of characters. Gender roles were also distinctly portrayed, with femmes fatales representing a threat to traditional values and victims portrayed as upholding maternal instincts. The 1941 film I Wake Up Screaming showed how women were limited to careers based on looks and the power dynamics of the time through camera angles that made women appear submissive.
The film Once Upon A Time In America begins in 1933 New York City. It uses flashbacks to tell the story of Jewish immigrants and their involvement in organized crime. The opening scene shows the femme fatale Eve being threatened and then shot dead in her apartment by corrupt police officers. Sergio Leone uses ironic soundtrack choices and lighting, as well as the character archetypes and locations, to set the tone and convey his critical view of the American Dream and criminal justice system in the United States.
The document provides information about the plot, conventions, costumes, settings, stock characters, and codes used in two horror/thriller films - Straightheads and Gone. For Straightheads, the plot involves a woman and her boyfriend plotting revenge after being attacked. Various props, costumes, settings, and camera techniques are discussed. For Gone, the plot involves a woman trying to find her kidnapped sister. Again, props, costumes, settings, and camera work are analyzed in relation to conventions in the thriller genre. Stock characters and events common to both films are also mentioned.
The document discusses creating representations of loneliness and longing for the male protagonist character through his isolation in shots and watching the female antagonist character. Specific cinematography techniques are mentioned, like over the shoulder shots of the male character watching the female from a distance. Locations like the bedroom, shower, and party are discussed in terms of depicting the characters' relationship before and after its breakdown. Props like lipstick and costumes for each character are addressed in creating meanings around moving on and sadness. Lighting techniques complement the intended representations.
The document provides a comparative analysis of the representations of gender in the romantic comedy films Knocked Up (2007) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008). Both films depict male protagonists that are "well meaning, but immature" - Ben lives a carefree lifestyle until he gets a woman pregnant, while Peter experiences a dramatic breakup. Through analyses of scenes, the document finds that both films portray the male characters as "emasculated" and generate laughter through highlighting their lack of maturity and masculinity. The portrayal of the immature, emotionally vulnerable male is a common theme and gender representation in the romantic comedy genre.
The opening sequence of Casino Royale establishes the film noir genre through its visuals and music. It shows James Bond firing a gun at the camera in a dirty suit, suggesting he has been in a fight. Animated playing cards circle and form the title. Bond is then shown aiming at a larger Jack card, establishing him as an underdog. Throughout the sequence, characters are associated with playing cards, guns represent the suits, and money flies, all connecting to the film's gambling themes and portraying it as a dangerous activity that some are addicted to. The opening ends by showing Bond walking towards the camera while switching between silhouette and live action, with money circulating in the background, cementing him as an antihero
This document analyzes and compares the tones and settings of the first three Die Hard films. It contains references to A Good Day to Die Hard. The document provides summaries of key scenes from Die Hard 1, including Hans Gruber's entrance and the meeting between John McClane and Hans Gruber. It also analyzes the death of Hans Gruber at the end of Die Hard 1. The document examines how the characters and their relationships are developed throughout these pivotal scenes.
This document analyzes the poster for the film "Nightmare on Elm Street" through various film techniques. It discusses how the use of red typography and taglines imply blood and an evil presence. It also examines how the characters are framed using the rule of thirds to show the male figure in a position of power over the female. The setting, depicted through mise en scene and lighting, appears isolated and dark. Iconography presents the male figure as mysterious and the female as vulnerable. Themes of good versus evil, power struggles, and gender roles are also suggested.
Propp's Character Roles and Narrative Functions - Unit G324tj_salango
The document discusses Propp's character roles and narrative functions as they relate to two soap opera trailers.
In the first trailer, the mother appears as the "false hero" and "villain" holding a knife with threatening expression. The boy with flowers could be a "donor".
In the second trailer, the man chasing others is the "villain" while the three fleeing are the "heroes". Their pursuit ends with the villian gaining advantage as they reach a dead end.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds. The scene takes place in a 1960s-era bar in Bodega Bay and features a discussion between various town residents about the recent bird attacks. The analysis examines the mise-en-scène, including costumes, composition, staging, and how these elements are used to convey meaning and create suspense. Specifically, it notes how the costumes distinguish the main character Melanie Daniels from the other town residents and how the positioning of characters in the frame guides viewer attention and reveals conflicting perspectives on the bird attacks.
This document analyzes and summarizes scripts from The Handmaid's Tale TV show, The Truman Show film, the radio play Shamed, and the video game Max Payne. It discusses the narratives, genres, target audiences, and application of narrative theories for each script. Key details include that the scripts follow genres like dystopian drama, comedy, and action and are targeted towards audiences ranging from teenagers to adults. Narrative theories discussed include those from Branigan, Todorov, Propp, and Barthes.
The document discusses the representation of male and female genders in two romantic comedy films, "Knocked Up" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". It notes that the male lead in "Knocked Up", Ben, can be described as challenging stereotypes by being "well meaning but immature". Examples from the films are given to support how the male characters are portrayed as immature. The female characters are said to be represented in binary opposition to the males. The impact of these gender representations on the target audience is discussed.
The documentary establishes the setting as a deserted, derelict city through establishing shots. Symbols of violence, such as smashed windows and abandoned vehicles, reinforce the themes of danger, crime, and people rushing to escape. Medieval fonts and imagery suggest the story is set in the past, while references to armies, guns, and zombies indicate a struggle against an epidemic that has turned people. Production company logos use bold, red fonts and imagery like dripping blood that symbolize violence and death. Overall, the documentary previews a story that takes place in a deserted medieval setting and depicts a violent conflict or struggle.
The document discusses the design conventions used in the magazine cover for "Swing Saviour". It aims to revive the genres of blues, jazz, and swing music which were popular in the 1960s but less so now. The cover features a close-up of a smiling male character wearing a suit to represent the classic style of the music. The masthead uses the title "Swing Saviour" to portray rescuing a once-lost music genre. The bright colors and gradient background symbolize reviving the older music for modern audiences to enjoy.
The document provides research on the crime/mafia genre for a group film project. It includes summaries of 5 popular crime films, lists 6 common settings in the genre, analyzes 3 iconic shots, discusses protagonists vs antagonists, explores common colors and lighting styles used, and proposes costume and makeup ideas. Research focuses on creating realism and adhering to crime genre conventions.
The document provides research on films from the crime/mafia genre. It includes summaries of 5 popular crime films, lists 6 common settings, analyzes 3 iconic shots, discusses protagonists vs antagonists, explores common colors and lighting styles used in the genre. The research aims to inform the development of a crime film titled "Hide or Run, RAT: Run and Tell, Dead End, Running/Hiding, Hunt the hunted".
1) The document compares two images - one from a preliminary task using a mid-shot from an iPhone, and one from a coursework task using a close-up from a Canon camera.
2) The preliminary image used natural lighting from a window, while the coursework image was darker since the subject was not as exposed to outdoor lighting.
3) Improvements in the coursework image included better cropping, clearer color, higher quality, consistent fonts and text colors, and a neater layout with more detailed cover lines and information to better attract and inform readers.
The document discusses the design choices for the magazine cover of "Swing Saviour". It aims to promote the genres of blues, jazz, and swing music. The main character is pictured smiling to convey the fun and cheerful nature of the music. Blue is used as the predominant color to reference blues music. The character wears a suit to represent the classic style of the genres. The magazine title references rescuing and bringing back these once popular genres of music. The goal is to attract audiences of all ages and families by nostalgically connecting to the eras when these music styles were most popular.
Salvatore is asked by mobsters Carlo and Antonio to carry out a hit, but he refuses. They threaten him and kill his girlfriend Hazel. Salvatore flees and gets help from detective Dwayne to escape Carlo and Antonio and expose their criminal activities. They work together to gather evidence against the mobsters from secret documents as the mobsters pursue them violently. In the end, Salvatore and Dwayne engage in a final confrontation with Carlo and Antonio.
T3UNIFR12 - Réussir sa mise à jour de typo3sitengo
L'objectif de cette conférence est de faire le tour des étapes nécessaires pour qu'une mise à jour de TYPO3 se déroule correctement.
Différents point sont abordés comme par exemple les outils qui peuvent nous accompagner lors des mises à jour, les aspects de l'environnement technique ou encore les actions automatiques et manuelles à effectuer (script Shell ou Module Installation).
This document provides guidance on researching for academic essays. It recommends choosing a topic you are interested in and not worrying if it is too broad, as you can focus on specific areas. There are no set rules on the number of references needed - quality is more important than quantity. References should be used to back up your own statements and opinions, citing experts and research. The document then gives tips on finding good sources like academic journals, newspapers and websites, and using effective search terms related to the topic. It emphasizes allowing yourself to read across disciplines but being clear about the context.
This document contains a shot list for a crime thriller film titled "R.A.T.". It describes 25 shots involving characters Sal, Antonio, Carlo, and Dwayne as they deal with stolen files, shootouts, interrogations, and burying bodies. The shots include various angles, movements, locations both interior and exterior, and lighting needs to capture the planned scenes and advance the plot. Props like guns, phones, shovels, and fake blood are listed.
The document discusses personality disorders as defined by the DSM-V. It describes three clusters of personality disorders (Cluster A, B, and C) based on descriptive similarities of traits. While the causes of personality disorders are not fully known and debated, potential factors discussed include genetics, family environment, attachment issues, social factors, and traumatic experiences. A bio-psycho-social model is described that considers biological, psychological, and social influences on personality disorder development.
The document reviews several educational apps for early learners including Alphabytes, Kids Academy, Animatch, Kindergarten Sight Words, TeachMe Kindergarten, Shapes, Math Tutor Pro, Stack the States, Easy Words, and Flashcards. Most of the apps are designed for preschool through elementary-aged children and focus on building skills in areas like spelling, math, reading, and geography. Many provide feedback, positive reinforcement, and connect to curriculum standards. Overall, the apps aim to make learning fun and simple while still challenging students.
Σχεδιασμός μικροδιδασκαλίας 20 λεπτών, για σεμινάριο εξειδίκευσης επιμόρφωσης, με τίτλο «Εκπαιδεύοντας Εκπαιδευτές Ενηλίκων: Ανάπτυξη Διδακτικών Ικανοτήτων»
1. Stability in complete dentures is influenced by factors like residual ridge anatomy, quality of soft tissues, impression quality, occlusal planes, tooth arrangement, and contour of the polished surface.
2. Various muscles like the buccinator, orbicularis oris, and mentalis can impact denture stability if the denture borders and contours do not allow for proper function.
3. Establishing balanced occlusion is important for stability, as imbalanced forces can displace the denture during jaw movement.
This document provides guidance on referencing different source types such as books, journal articles, newspaper articles, websites, and chapters in edited books. It explains that every source requires identifying the author, date of publication, title, and other identifying details depending on the source type. Examples are provided of how to structure references for each source type in the correct format. Key details like volume and issue numbers are highlighted for journal article references.
This document discusses dental composites, including their:
- History dating back to the 1940s and developments since then
- Composition of a matrix, fillers, and coupling agent
- Classification based on filler size, curing method, area of use, and generations
- Properties including strength, smoothness, and polymerization shrinkage
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This film follows two detectives, Charlotte and Frank, searching for a serial killer in December. Charlotte begins to suspect Frank is the killer due to evidence, but ignores it due to their friendship. On her birthday, Frank reveals he is the killer and was trying to impress Charlotte by killing women like her. A fight ensues and gunshots are fired, but it's unclear who shot whom. Frank and Charlotte met years ago when Frank counseled Charlotte, and Frank developed split personalities and feelings for Charlotte.
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The document provides an analysis of the teaser trailer for the film "Legend". It summarizes that the trailer indicates the film is set in 1950s-1960s London through the costumes and urban environments shown. It analyzes elements of the cinematography including close-ups of the main characters and the use of tracking shots during emotional scenes. The editing uses a montage structure and the pace quickens throughout. The trailer introduces the two main characters, the Kray twins, as powerful crime bosses who aim to rule London through violence and intimidation.
The document discusses ideas for a horror/thriller film poster. It analyzes posters from films like Halloween, The Exorcist, and American Psycho that feature close-up shots of antagonists using lighting effects and fonts that convey the dark tone of the films. Specific techniques mentioned include using chiaroscuro lighting, blood-splattered fonts, and splitting characters into two images to show duality. The document concludes by stating the poster will take inspiration from these analyzed posters to feature a close-up of the killer with lighting and fonts that hint at the plot and unsettling nature of the film.
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The document summarizes and compares three movie trailers:
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1. Know your Genre – Additional Group Research
Film Title: Hide or Run, RAT: Run and Tell, Dead End, Running/Hiding, Hunt the hunted
Genre (and or sub-genre): Crime/Mafia/Drama, with moments of action
Group Members: Ben, Agatino, Alessio and Marco
Popular films – list 5 popular titles from your chosen genre and write a 1-2 sentence synopsis for them. You do not
need to have watched these films, though it may help your awareness of your genre to watch them over the next
few weeks. Do not cut and paste synopsis; put the stories into your own words.
Film 1 –
Title Synopsis
The Godfather The story of a Mobster Boss, Don Vito Corleone, who is too old to run the family business. His Son,
Michael Corleone, is given control of his family after proving his worthiness within the business.
Film 2 –
Title Synopsis
A Bronx Tale The story of a young boy, growing up in the Bronx with the influence of Sonny, an authoritative
mobster within the area. Growing up, he struggles to choose which side he is on; his caring father’s
side, or the side of a criminal.
Film 3 –
Title Synopsis
Once Upon A
Time In America
The story of a mobster, reliving the past memories of his childhood growing up in the poor area of
New York and doing whatever he could to survive. Pulling off heists, he makes a lot of money with
his group of friends, which he has known since he was a child, but when money gets involved, so
does betrayal and corruption; he will learn this lesson as soon as he grows old.
Film 4 –
Title Synopsis
The Departed The story of a young Irish boy getting involved with Irish mobster, Frank Costello, and growing up
under his wing; he trains to be a Police Officer in order to be a mole for Frank’s gang. Billy Costigan
is a law abiding young man, who trains for the Police Department, only to be sent as an undercover
cop in Frank’s gang; he must protect himself from being caught, as with Colin, who must make sure
that no one knows who he really works for.
Film 5 –
Title Synopsis
Goodfellas The story of a man who always wanted to be part of the mafia ever since he was a young boy; he
learns from the top men, eventually gaining trust; he rises from the bottom to get to the top. We
see the activities occurring within his life, whether it is his love life, stealing from organisations or
even committing murder, as with the friendships that he gains or destroys along the way; we see
his rise and his fall.
2. Settings
What are 6 settings that have appeared frequently in films from your chosen genre? List film title next to answer.
1. A Meeting Room featured in the film The Godfather
2. Rough Street locations featured in the film A Bronx Tale
3. An undercover location featured in the film Once Upon A Time In America
4. An abandoned warehouse location featured in the film The Departed
5. A courtroom case featured in the film Goodfellas
6. A scene within the desert featured in the film Casino
Cinematography
Find 3 iconic shots from films of your chosen genre. Copy the images and paste them below. Identify titles under
The Departed The Godfather Part 2 Once Upon A Time In America
List the major differences and similarities between the images. At least 3 points per column.
Differences Similarities
The colour varies, in order to create different emotions
between characters, as with the tone. The 1st
image is
different as we see darkness within the setting, creating
a less welcoming tone to the modern-day American
mobsters, suggesting the old fashioned ones as being
respectful. The differences also include:
‘The Departed’ shows one character walking
forward, suggesting his confidence and power
within the setting he may potentially control
- ‘The Godfather Part 2’ shows the main
protagonist (even though he is criminal) seated
in his chair, representing his authority and
calmness as being a leader with sensible power
- ‘Once Upon A Time In America’ shows two
characters in a tight-shot, suggesting their
friendship and similarities; they are not alone
We are able to verify the authority of the characters; the
boss being darkened, suggesting his secrecy, the boss
being seated, suggesting his calmness and authority, and
two friends together, suggesting power as with close-
friendship; we are able to find themes of power and
control between the images of scenes within the films.
The colouring between the 2nd
film’s image as with the
3rd
film’s image looks predominantly the same with a
traditional Mediterranean look; in context, the 2nd
image
is based around Italian Americans, and the 3rd
image is
based around America in the 1930’s.
3. Image analysis
What do you believe makes the images above so iconic (or have such a strong impact)?
The Departed: The image conveys confidence and power, due to the individual walking (in his own time) as with
smoking a cigarette; this suggests that he doesn’t care what people think of him, as he is his own man. His is
silhouetted to determine the secrecy of his identify, as we have no form of power to see who he really is. The setting
is in a garage, suggesting stereotypical masculinity; the character within the scene is a power man, who appears to
use his power. The image looks iconic due to the character being address with a dark tone, conveying his power, but
as it is low-key lighting inside the location, it suggests that the antagonist is dangerous and potentially aggressive.
The Godfather Part 2: The image conveys a sense of authority, as the individual is seated suggesting his calmness of
decision making. The characters’ NVC suggests his seriousness, which essentially stereotypically connotes the male
as being a leader; he is in charge of the space which he operates, established through the fairly tight-shot, which
allows the audience to establish his seriousness when taking charge of the people he controls. The lighting is a
combination of low-key lighting and partially high-key lighting; the low-key lighting is behind the character, possibly
suggesting a dark background to the rise of his authoritative power and his life, and the high-key lighting allows
greater recognition of the character, in order to suggest him as being well known, reinforcing greater sense of power
within the setting in which he may lead. The image is iconic as we are able to see the character in command,
especially within a comfortable location. He is young, yet gains the respect of as though an older gentleman.
Once Upon A Time In America: The image conveys close friendship between the two protagonists (even though they
are criminals in context to the film); they are friends who are always together, suggesting a greater sense of power
when with one another. The image creates emotion between the individuals, as with trust. They are both looking
through a small space, which creates themes of observation. The characters both vary their Non-verbal
communication, suggesting a potential sense of emotion when looking through the gap in the wall; they both have
different experiences, possibly suggesting their potential differences. The image is iconic as we are able (within a
Crime genre) see sincere emotion and close-friendship between characters, which may go against conventions of
certain Crime films. It creates an impact of innocence and hope, in contrast to violence and hatred.
Colour scheme
Are there any colours or shades that can be associated with your genre? List the colour, why we might associate this
with your genre (what we see that is this colour) and any connotations connected to that colour.
Colour Where that colour appears in your genre Connotations – what we
associate with that colour.
Within the Crime/Mafia genre, especially in the 70’s-
90’s, this colour would be used to create a tone of
potential darkness, even though the colour isn’t too
dark, suggesting a sense of happiness and pride
within the type of work that mobsters associate
themselves with. The colour reminds me of a
traditional Italian look, which fits in with the period
of films such as ‘The Godfather’ and ‘A Bronx Tale’.
These colours usually appear throughout the films
within the genre, but referring to film’s scenes, the
colour would tend to be used when there is more
than one person within the scene, creating an
emotional relationship between characters. This
may also act as juxtaposition; like the character, the
This colour creates a look which
feels fairly calming, acting as
juxtaposition to actions which
occur later on in the film. The
lighting also connotes and creates
a warm atmosphere, creating
emotion; this essentially creates a
personal like between characters,
even if they are antagonists; they
are presented as humans with
emotion to their name.
Themes that are brought to mind
when seeing this colour include:
- Emotion
4. audience feels safe in a soft and calm lighting, which
may suddenly be broken with conventional violence.
- Care
- Trust
Within the Crime/Mafia genre, this colour is used in
order to create a sense of ambience throughout the
scene, possibly creating a sense of warmth between
characters, or acting as juxtaposition to the
unkindness of a certain character (the antagonist).
The colour helps to make the scene look appealing
and stand out, and brings a traditional look to the
film, especially when the film is set in an earlier time
period, such as in the 90’s. The colour presents
harmony and agreeability; this helps to create a tone
where everybody gets along, due to a build-up of
trust, or a close friendship between the individuals
in the scene. Within the images shown, the colour is
used to create two different atmospheres; in ‘The
Departed’, the characters are new to one another,
therefore intend to gain more trust. In ‘Donnie
Brasco’, the characters are friends and get along
well, but the protagonist is new; he needs to gain
the trust of dangerous people.
The colour creates an atmosphere
of trust and friendship; these
important themes are conventions
in the genre of Crime, due to the
fact that the close relationships
and trust are essential if the
characters are to get along and
create businesses with one
another. Without these themes,
there would be more violence
within the genre, due to a lack of
trust between characters. The
colour connotes a welcoming,
creating a friendly tone. The
themes from this colour include:
- Welcoming
- Trust
- Friendship
Protagonists V Antagonists
Find an image of a notable protagonist and antagonist from your chosen genre.
Protagonists V Antagonists (continued)
What are the key or common characteristics of the protagonists and antagonists from your genre?
Paste their image below.
Protagonist Antagonist
The protagonist is a character with a respectful job and
mentality when it comes to being good in the world. He is
dressed in his uniform, and has a mature approach to his
job, as with sincere determination to do his job well. The
protagonist has his tie on, as with his top button done up,
suggesting him as being very mature and also professional.
He intends to do a good job, as with teach his son how to be
a good citizen and person within the world. He looks ahead
for the future, as for the future of his son; the main person
in his mind. He is caring and strict, yet extremely loving. He
wants the best for his son, and will work very hard to
provide for him.
The antagonist is an authoritative character with a criminal job,
as with a mentality of business. He dresses well, in order to
make himself look wealthy and like a leader. His hair is combed
back smartly in order to make himself look neat and masculine;
the exact things that are required for mafia bosses. He is holding
a gun, suggesting his violence and power. He looks angry,
creating an intense vulnerability for the individual who he is
going to shoot. He wants to stand out and look good. He is in his
middle age, and has a lot of power, respect and experience to his
name, and will use his power for good or for bad. He cares for
Sonny’s son, but doesn’t want him be like him; this challenges
conventions.
5. What are some other common character types from your chosen genre?
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Props
What props appear significantly or commonly in your chosen genre?
Costume and Make-up
What types of costumes are prevalent in films from your genre? Describe them and find examples.
Description - The costumes that have been selected range in terms of the setting, the era and the
stereotype of characters within the genre. I have selected Italian hats to be used between the mobsters, in
order to identify them and their culture quickly as being Italian. This also fits in with conventions of the
Crime/Mafia genre. The suit that is used also links in with stereotypical looks of mobsters, which I feel will
bring out the realism within the American setting, but due to our trailer being set in the 1990’s (in
America), I also added more modern forms of clothing, in order to suit the time period as with its fashion.
This will also be used to create different tones and atmospheres, as the suits may create a more serious
and dangerous environment for the characters in the scene. The third choice of clothing will be for the
Detective; this form of costume suits the stereotypical detective. It will certainly fit in with the genre, and
will also add greater realism to the story. The detective will also have a police badge and a hat, making him
look older, more experienced and also very professional. The Undercover cop will also be wearing
costumes such as Polo Shirts, due to him being on the run and not wanting to draw attention to himself.
Costume option 1 Costume option 3Costume option 2
The Corrupt Police Officer
The Woman In Love With The Criminal
The Criminal Who Doesn’t Like Violence
The Corrupt Police Officer
The Criminal Who Didn’t Choose The Bad Life
The Good Friend Of The Antagonist
Weapons (Pistols, Revolvers) Food, Fruit; Traditionally Italian
Rope (Torture), Money, Secret
Information (Letters), Cigarette
Lighters (stereotypical mobsters)
6. How is make-up (or prosthetics) used significantly in your chosen genre?
Describe its use and find any notable examples.
Make-up isn’t as used for this genre (regarding the male characters, but in terms of behind the scenes, it would be),
but for the actors, it would be used. Female characters tend to look extremely beautiful, in order to create themes of
attraction and unfaithfulness, as a lot of Crime/Mafia Films introduce sexual affairs, leading to confrontation and
violence. The female protagonists also look extremely beautiful in order for the antagonists to show off and seem
powerful, especially in films set in an earlier era, where women were seen as trophies, for the men brag about.
Regarding themes of hate, violence and harm, fake blood will be used greatly to create the aftermath of realistic
physical abuse. Fake blood is used extremely frequently within different genre films, but in the Crime/Mafia genre, it
is used a lot more, even within trailer’s (especially red-band trailers). We would like to create a red-band trailer,
aimed toward a male adult target audience, as violence is a common factor which men stereotypically enjoy in films.
Lighting
How is lighting used commonly and in your chosen genre?
Within the Crime/Mafia genre, low-key lighting is used quite a lot, either between night-time scenes, connoting
potential danger (as darkness connotes fear), but also within abandoned and secret locations, such as where torture
scenes take place, or where the mobsters gather or even hide out. The use of low-key lighting brings a dark and
nerve-racking tone, as the audience are most likely able to know what will occur; usually a murder or form of
physical violence. It creates an unsafe atmosphere. High-key lighting is also used to create an ambient and
welcoming atmosphere, usually acting as juxtaposition to upcoming forms of aggression, in context to crime. High-
key lighting tends to be used earlier on during the film, in order for the audience to see the differences from the
start and the end of a film; at the start, it tends to be calm and friendly, but at the end, the characters may become
enemies, or murders may occur. It is an effective way to change and create a range of atmospheres, with the
different tones of lighting. Different colour gels are also used, such as the colour yellow, brown and orange, creating
a warm feeling between characters. It makes it seem homely, suggesting comfort between characters, or even
within a setting. This may act as a contrast to the outcome of the film’s story, as the ending may contain themes of
betrayal, as opposed to the warmness and calmness presented at the start of the story. Gels are really useful to
create emotion, and we would like to use them within our trailer. We will try to use gels, but if not, we may have to
create the colour effects through an editing software.
What is the effect of these styles of lighting?
The effect is to create different emotions, based around the context of the scene being show. It may vary between
characters at different points of the trailer, in order to suggest that they are getting closer, or further apart. The type
of lighting which is incorporated in the Crime/Mafia genre is very traditional, suggesting a stereotype within the
setting of America (especially at an earlier era in which the film is set). We would like to incorporate the same type
of lighting effect within the trailer, to match the setting of America, but also to add greater emotion within the
scenes. We as a group would like to add in these traditions, to link the stereotype of Italian American mobsters, but
also to match genre conventions. The audience may also like this convention, creating recognition in the genre.
Goodfellas:
A beautiful woman in
love with the
antagonist.
Casino:
A Beautiful
woman, in love
with the
Protagonist, but is
not loyal to him.
Casino:
A beautiful
woman in love
with the
protagonist, yet
isn’t loyal to him.
Goodfellas:
The main
protagonist is angry,
due to his wife
being mistreated.
He angrily assaults
the guilty man.
Casino:
A Casino owner takes
revenge on a cheater,
by injuring his arm.
7. Find 2 examples of where lighting has been used significantly in your chosen
genre. Briefly explain the type of lighting used and the effect that is created by
the light scheme and shadow.
Character action and movement
How would you expect your 3 main characters to act and behave? How would
they carry themselves/ pose/ act towards one another. Why would they act in
this way?
The main characters vary regarding themes of law, due to there being two good protagonists and two antagonists.
The protagonists will be quite similar, regarding how they feel toward the two antagonists, but their personalities
will vary, as with their forms of expertise; differentiations between being a Cop and a Detective. Their skills will also
vary, due to their different jobs. The Cop will have a pose of importance, yet will not always stand up straight,
suggesting his weakness of being searched for. He will be quick on his feet for when he has to leave and escape
being caught. The character will be aware that he isn’t safe, but has the confidence to look out for himself, even
though he is outnumbered by two skilful mobster assassins. The Detective is an authoritative character who will not
be threatened by any criminal, or in this case, criminals. He has experience and is not afraid to use his gun against
them. He will stand tall and courageous, but will also have the ability to move slowly or quickly, depending on the
situation as with his calmness during investigations to finding clues. He will have a mature stature, and will have the
personality of a professional. The two antagonists will be fairly similar, due to them being brothers, but also as they
are both characters with power to their names. The brothers will also have differing personalities, in order for them
to stand out, but also give the audience to like each individual character (or dislike them) for who they are. One of
the brothers will be more authoritative and aware of being considerate and caring, as opposed to the other brother
with an angered a more revengeful personality. This allows the audience to tell them apart for who they really are.
Within The Departed, the lighting used within the secret location (a bar owned by
the boss) is predominantly a combination of dark yellow, brown and orange. These
colours are used to create a friendly atmosphere, as with a calming setting, but due
to the scene holding moments of confrontation and violence, this acts as
juxtaposition to the warm atmosphere presented through the lighting. This may
suggest that the characters that are part of the bar enjoy violence within their lives,
as it may calm them down and lead to their calmness; the lighting contrasts the
upcoming violence. The lighting may also connote secrecy, due to the bar being
exclusive for criminals, as with it being fairly unknown. The slight low-key lighting
suggests that the bar is kept on a low profile, so that it isn’t used by good citizens,
as with the Police Department.
Within Once Upon A Time In America, the lighting used within this underground
location is fairly low-key lighting, in order to suggest that the location is secretive
and unknown by the public; in context to the film, illegal alcohol is being made
during the prohibition. The lighting also presents discomfort, due to it looking like a
an unsafe environment, especially for young kids shown in the scene. The
underground setting looks very masculine, presented through the dominant colours
of brown, black, orange and grey. The lighting also creates silhouettes, expanding
themes of potential danger and harm, within a rough world. The lighting stands out
more on the adult man, suggesting that men have greater control and power within
society. The lighting presents a dark tone, in order to create an atmosphere of
corruption and criminality; the children seek that life.
8. The Godfather: Part 3 (1990)
The Godfather (1972)
The characters both intend to kill the undercover cop, but they intend to do it differently; nevertheless, they are
both very angry and alert to find him. They will stand with great authority, even though they are not the tallest
characters from the rest of trailer. They intend to stand, with their head facing one another, and heads on either side
(a slight look-over of from the shoulder); they are on the lookout to find the Rat.
The cop will (depending on whether or not he comes into contact with other main characters) act suspiciously; who
can he trust? He will also feel relieved when in contact with the detective (via a telephone). The Detective doesn’t
like the antagonists, due to their reputation and attitude. He will have an unimpressed NVC, if they meet up. This
may be intentional or whilst they search for the undercover cop. This may lead to violence. The two brothers will act
strong and powerful toward other characters, and will not back down from anyone. The only time these characters
may feel intimidated would be if there is confrontation between one another; which brother is more dominant? In
the trailer though, each character is unique, and will differentiate their personalities, action and expertise. The
action of the two brothers will be fast, but also calm, (acting as juxtaposition to their angered state). They will all be
fast, but if necessary to show that they are not intimidated, slow and timely.
Symbolism
What symbolic objects/colours/concepts/gestures/costumes might appear in your film? Look to other films from
your genre for inspiration. Find images of your own symbolic objects. What could these objects symbolise?
Symbolism within our trailer could be used in order to determine themes of death, violence, hate, disagreement and
tension. The setting could be used as symbolism, such as ‘a brick wall’ suggesting a build-up of tension, like the build-
up of bricks. The use of fruit could suggest a fresh and fragrant outlook on the world, contrasted to decaying fruit,
suggesting potential death as with the end of beauty in the world; life. This also could be used as juxtaposition. In
‘The Godfather’, Oranges were used before or during the event of a murder, symbolising that with the beauty of
God’s fruit comes the disgust of manmade- death. We could use nature, such as the sky or greenery to symbolise
calmness and danger; with the sky, this could be used through pathetic fallacy, with blue skies to suggest happiness
(potentially acting as juxtaposition after a murder, as the mobsters may feel happy after causing death, suggesting
mental instability), and grey skies to suggest darkness over the individual/s in the scene. Greenery could suggest a
character’s freedom, or entrapment, depending on the size of the greenery setting, as with the colour (darker or
lighter). We could use nature as symbolism, due to it being available for us to use, but we need to be careful
depending on the weather conditions, as with our timing. In The Departed, ‘crosses’ are used to foreshadow death.
If we show torture scenes, as with death, of secondary characters, we could use a specific image to connote danger.
This could also be through the colouring and lighting to create emotion.
Examples of notable symbolic items
Goodfellas (1990)
The Departed (2006)
Key Themes:
-Nature
-Ripeness
(Maturity)
-Mankind