The document provides research and planning for a media production project. It includes intertextual research on the films Snakes on a Plane, Unknown, and The Silence of the Lambs. Details are given on censorship issues, target audiences, and initial planning ideas. Research includes institutional details, reviews, and analysis of visual, audio, technical, action, and narrative codes for each reference film.
This document discusses conventions used in supernatural thriller trailers. It covers various cinematic techniques including camera movements like zooming and panning to build tension. Composition and framing, as well as lighting, editing and sound design are discussed. Common character archetypes and narrative structures are also summarized, including a build up of scares and a climactic jump scare at the end of trailers. Locations and costumes used help set the tone for supernatural events. Overall, the document provides an overview of techniques employed in trailers for this genre to effectively tease and scare audiences.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the cinematography and mise-en-scene in the climactic fight scene between the Alien and Predator in Alien VS Predator. Shots show the Predator as dominant over humans but on equal footing with the Alien. Close ups reveal expressions of anger, shock, and fear. Rapid editing and changing perspectives of who has the upper hand keep the audience guessing as to who will win. Shadows and limited lighting maintain suspense. Ultimately, the Alien defeats the Predator, shocking audiences who may have been rooting for the Predator, but ensuring the Predator's comeback and the film's continuation.
The document discusses responses from a survey about horror films. It includes questions about favorite and least favorite horror films, factors that influence film preferences like actors and directors, scary settings, what makes people want to see horror films like being scared, and likes and dislikes in horror film trailers such as showing too much of the plot or not giving a sense of the story.
This document discusses conventions in supernatural thriller trailers. It covers various cinematic techniques used such as camera movements like zooming and panning to build suspense. Composition and framing is also addressed, noting a shift from symmetrical to asymmetrical framing to represent increasing chaos. Character archetypes like curious protagonists and non-believers are described. Common plot themes, uses of sound and music, narrative structures, editing techniques, lighting, and ominous locations are also outlined. Overall, the document provides an overview of visual and technical elements that feature prominently in supernatural thriller trailers.
The document discusses research plans for a techno-thriller short film. It begins by defining the techno-thriller genre as involving elements of sci-fi and espionage centered around computers and technology. It then examines conventions of the thriller genre including narrative structure, sound design, mise-en-scene, and camera placement. Existing works in the techno-thriller and thriller genres like Mr. Robot, Watch Dogs 2, and Bandersnatch are analyzed for their realistic portrayals of hacking and use of production design. Cinematography styles like the quadrant system and rule of thirds are explored for how they can convey meaning. Finally, lighting techniques like three-point lighting and low-key lighting
This document discusses how a media product drew from and challenged sci-fi conventions. It researched common sci-fi themes to incorporate into a film concept and storyboard. It took inspiration from the film Alien, adopting aspects like a female protagonist and camera movements. Scenes were also influenced by Alien, using voiceovers and notes about mutants. Low-budget sci-fi techniques like using a small room with props were applied. The film challenged the genre by using an everyday shed setting rather than high tech, and combining post-apocalyptic and sci-fi themes for a more organic feel.
This document discusses ideas for an opening sequence for a film assignment. It begins by listing the names of the students working on the assignment and some films they have watched for inspiration. It then discusses specific opening sequences from films that inspired each student, such as Donnie Brasco, Gattaca, and Red Lights. The main idea discussed is a sequence showing a girl hiding something in a bag and throwing it in a canal. New ideas inspired by other films are then listed, such as using flashbacks or close-up shots. The four main new ideas the group agreed upon are: showing a girl planning revenge through a puzzle narrative, using an extreme close-up shot of an iris, incorporating flashbacks to show evidence,
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective film review in multiple paragraphs. It begins by introducing the purpose and structure of a film review, which is to inform readers about the film's content and quality using an introduction, plot summary, description, analysis, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing the film's formal techniques and thematic elements, and providing specific examples to support the review. The document also offers tips, such as keeping spoilers to a minimum, considering the target audience, and editing the review for quality.
This document discusses conventions used in supernatural thriller trailers. It covers various cinematic techniques including camera movements like zooming and panning to build tension. Composition and framing, as well as lighting, editing and sound design are discussed. Common character archetypes and narrative structures are also summarized, including a build up of scares and a climactic jump scare at the end of trailers. Locations and costumes used help set the tone for supernatural events. Overall, the document provides an overview of techniques employed in trailers for this genre to effectively tease and scare audiences.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the cinematography and mise-en-scene in the climactic fight scene between the Alien and Predator in Alien VS Predator. Shots show the Predator as dominant over humans but on equal footing with the Alien. Close ups reveal expressions of anger, shock, and fear. Rapid editing and changing perspectives of who has the upper hand keep the audience guessing as to who will win. Shadows and limited lighting maintain suspense. Ultimately, the Alien defeats the Predator, shocking audiences who may have been rooting for the Predator, but ensuring the Predator's comeback and the film's continuation.
The document discusses responses from a survey about horror films. It includes questions about favorite and least favorite horror films, factors that influence film preferences like actors and directors, scary settings, what makes people want to see horror films like being scared, and likes and dislikes in horror film trailers such as showing too much of the plot or not giving a sense of the story.
This document discusses conventions in supernatural thriller trailers. It covers various cinematic techniques used such as camera movements like zooming and panning to build suspense. Composition and framing is also addressed, noting a shift from symmetrical to asymmetrical framing to represent increasing chaos. Character archetypes like curious protagonists and non-believers are described. Common plot themes, uses of sound and music, narrative structures, editing techniques, lighting, and ominous locations are also outlined. Overall, the document provides an overview of visual and technical elements that feature prominently in supernatural thriller trailers.
The document discusses research plans for a techno-thriller short film. It begins by defining the techno-thriller genre as involving elements of sci-fi and espionage centered around computers and technology. It then examines conventions of the thriller genre including narrative structure, sound design, mise-en-scene, and camera placement. Existing works in the techno-thriller and thriller genres like Mr. Robot, Watch Dogs 2, and Bandersnatch are analyzed for their realistic portrayals of hacking and use of production design. Cinematography styles like the quadrant system and rule of thirds are explored for how they can convey meaning. Finally, lighting techniques like three-point lighting and low-key lighting
This document discusses how a media product drew from and challenged sci-fi conventions. It researched common sci-fi themes to incorporate into a film concept and storyboard. It took inspiration from the film Alien, adopting aspects like a female protagonist and camera movements. Scenes were also influenced by Alien, using voiceovers and notes about mutants. Low-budget sci-fi techniques like using a small room with props were applied. The film challenged the genre by using an everyday shed setting rather than high tech, and combining post-apocalyptic and sci-fi themes for a more organic feel.
This document discusses ideas for an opening sequence for a film assignment. It begins by listing the names of the students working on the assignment and some films they have watched for inspiration. It then discusses specific opening sequences from films that inspired each student, such as Donnie Brasco, Gattaca, and Red Lights. The main idea discussed is a sequence showing a girl hiding something in a bag and throwing it in a canal. New ideas inspired by other films are then listed, such as using flashbacks or close-up shots. The four main new ideas the group agreed upon are: showing a girl planning revenge through a puzzle narrative, using an extreme close-up shot of an iris, incorporating flashbacks to show evidence,
The document provides guidance on how to write an effective film review in multiple paragraphs. It begins by introducing the purpose and structure of a film review, which is to inform readers about the film's content and quality using an introduction, plot summary, description, analysis, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing the film's formal techniques and thematic elements, and providing specific examples to support the review. The document also offers tips, such as keeping spoilers to a minimum, considering the target audience, and editing the review for quality.
Josh presented three movie ideas:
1. "Rise of the Dead" about a family trying to escape zombies invading their home and overrunning the country.
2. "Rise of a Ninja" pitting samurai, ninja, and martial artists against each other.
3. "Birth of Death" where demons, vampires, zombies, and monsters emerge from hell to cause chaos.
Josh's preferred idea was "Rise of the Dead" and he outlined locations, equipment, health and safety considerations, and why the low-budget film should be made.
The document discusses the horror genre and various subgenres of horror films. It provides examples of popular films for each subgenre, such as Paranormal Activity for supernatural horror and The Purge for thriller. Key conventions of horror films are described, like isolating characters with no escape, using props to create sinister atmospheres, and employing lighting, sound, and cinematography to build suspense and scare audiences. Paranormal Activity is highlighted as an effective horror due to its "found footage" style raising questions of realism, suspense created through darkness and lack of non-diegetic sound.
The document discusses Christopher Nolan's films and themes as inspiration for a short film. It analyzes Nolan's use of anti-narratives, flashbacks, identity, memory, time, and moral dilemmas in films like Memento, Inception, and The Dark Knight Trilogy. The short film will follow an isolated young man in a post-apocalyptic world struggling with morality, identity, and his memories of civilization. Stylistically, it will take cues from film noir with elements like limited dialogue, dark lighting, and reflections on identity.
This document discusses the history of fanfiction and provides examples of different types of fanfics, including canon, alternate universe, and mirror universe stories. It notes that while some fanfics start out innocently, others can be of poor quality. As an example, it specifically calls out "My Immortal" as literally the worst fanfic ever written. The document also lists several popular fictional series that fanfics are often based on, such as Star Trek, Harry Potter, and The Mortal Instruments.
The document provides a code analysis of three film trailers: The Skeleton Key, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Shutter Island. For each trailer, the analysis identifies and describes the visual, audio, narrative, action, technical, and enigma codes used. The visual codes examine imagery, lighting, weather, and settings. Audio codes look at voiceover, sound effects, and music. Narrative codes analyze character archetypes, binary oppositions, and disruption of equilibrium. Action codes note suspenseful or dramatic scenes. Technical codes cover on-screen text and editing techniques. Enigma codes point out unresolved mysteries that intrigue viewers.
This document discusses various writing techniques such as narrative hooks, foreshadowing, flashbacks, suspense, and surprise endings. It provides examples of each technique from different stories and movies. The document also discusses how sound and imagery work together in media texts to create effects and engage the audience. Students will learn to identify these techniques, explain how they contribute to plot development, and analyze how sound and images create impact. Activities are included to have students practice identifying the techniques.
The document describes an audio drama concept that takes place in a dark forest, where the protagonist finds an old cassette tape containing recordings from someone who is lost and being chased by a mysterious tall faceless creature. The tape contains logs from the person documenting their increasing fear and desperation as they become more lost and realize they are being stalked by a non-human entity.
The document summarizes the student's research into the supernatural horror and psychological horror subgenres of horror films. It provides examples and analyses of key films in each subgenre, including The Conjuring, Carrie, The Ring, The Ward, Come Back to Me, and Saw. For each film, inspirational features that influenced the student and common conventions used in the films are described. The overall document serves to outline the student's research process and findings regarding influential elements of supernatural and psychological horror films.
The document summarizes research analyzing the first two minutes of four fantasy films from different decades to identify common elements and technical techniques. The films were Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), Ella Enchanted (2004), Matilda (1996), and Time Bandits (1981). The research found that more recent films contained more fantasy elements like magic and supernatural occurrences. All films utilized non-diegetic music and dialogue in the opening, and included close-up shots and point-of-view shots of main characters. Overall, the research identified similarities in the fantasy genre across decades in both narrative elements and filmmaking techniques used in the opening scenes.
Tips for Directing Your Video - Working With Non-ActorsChris Lavigne
This document provides tips for directing non-actors in video production. It discusses preparing non-actors by helping them feel comfortable on camera, such as avoiding negativity, keeping the mood light, and testing equipment beforehand. It also offers directing techniques like providing constructive feedback, encouraging retakes, and using tricks to prompt lines or lighting. The overall message is that directing non-actors requires making them feel at ease while still getting the necessary shots.
The opening sequence of the 2012 film Red Lights establishes mystery and tension through a series of cryptic shots that provide little context. Over ominous music, quick cuts show surgical equipment, religious symbols, newspaper clippings about spontaneous combustion, and blurred Polaroid photos of dead bodies. The fast pacing, dark lighting, and enigmatic images leave the audience with many questions about the characters and plot without any clear answers, successfully setting the tone for a mystery thriller.
This document provides information about 4 students - Patrycia Butrym, Esere Simei-Akajagbo, Shivonne Weekes, and Courtney Buabeng - and their preferences and strengths/weaknesses regarding potential genres and films for an assignment. It includes sections on their favorite genres, strengths and weaknesses, films they've seen relating to the genres of horror and film noir, and films they want to watch. Mind maps are also provided for the genres of horror and film noir.
This document provides guidance on how to write a film review. It includes sections on structure, with an introduction that names the film and main details, a body that describes the plot and characters and analyzes aspects of the film, and a conclusion that states your opinion and whether you recommend it. Useful expressions are also included to describe elements of the film like characters, settings, and opinions. An extensive list of adjectives is given to describe characters, settings and the overall film in a positive or negative manner.
The document provides an overview of Ellie Hamilton's intertext research project, which analyzes four horror films - The Grudge, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Black Swan. It includes sections on institution details, visual codes, audio codes, technical codes, action codes, and narrative codes for each film. Additionally, it covers censorship/certification ratings and analyzing the target audience through questionnaires.
The document provides information about the music magazine Q, including its context, history, visual codes, technical codes, and narratives. Some key details:
- Q was founded in 1986 in the UK as a monthly music magazine.
- It uses various visual codes like colors, dress codes, and gestures to appeal to its target audience. Photos are typically taken with artificial lighting in a studio setting.
- Technical elements include using close-up shots that show details, and advertising competitions to engage readers.
- Narratives may portray celebrities as "damsels in distress" or use imagery that creates mysteries or questions for the audience.
The document provides analysis of the trailers and films Paranormal Activity, The Awakening, and The Amityville Horror.
It summarizes the key audio and visual codes used in each trailer to build suspense, tension, and a sense of realism. These include diegetic sounds of voices, doors slamming, and non-diegetic music. Visual codes analyzed include dark lighting, costumes reflecting the time periods, and settings like an isolated boarding school or haunted house that are conventional in horror genres.
The document examines how these techniques aim to make the films seem more realistic and scary, leaving things unseen to build audience expectations through enigma and quick cuts in editing. Character roles and narratives are
The document discusses key themes and devices of postmodern literature, comparing it to modernism. Postmodern literature continues modernism's tendencies of alienation, discontinuity, and social individualism. It focuses on fragmentation, pastiche, and presenting unordered universes. Postmodernist critics like Jacques Lacan and Michel Foucault were academically trained in philosophy including Nietzsche, Marx, and Heidegger. The term "postmodernism" began being used in literature in the 1960s to describe styles like "black humor" and "fabulism".
This double page spread in NME features an interview with Lily Allen. The article title references her unique style compared to other pop stars. The structured layout follows magazine conventions. Lily Allen's name and the byline are in red to signify this is a special, personal interview going "behind the headlines". The main image takes up half the page with the article continuing in columns on the opposite page.
This document provides instructions for writing a definition of terms paragraph. It outlines six steps: 1) select the key terms from the thesis statement, 2) write the format for defining each term, 3) define each term in list or paragraph format, 4) complete research notes for each term using a dictionary, 5) write the definitions paragraph copying the research notes, and 6) add in-text citations for the definitions. Key points are to locate the paragraph between the introduction and first body paragraph, define terms before researching definitions, and alternate in-text citation placement.
The document defines key terms related to food safety, food quality, food handling, and food production. It defines foods, food safety, food quality, food establishments, hazards, contamination, cross-contamination, foodborne illness, spoilage, potentially hazardous foods, food contact surfaces, ready-to-eat foods, microorganisms, cleaning, raw materials, ingredients, food handling, food hygiene, sanitizing, pests, adulteration, good manufacturing practice, good agricultural practice, and sanitation standard operating procedures. The definitions are intended to clarify important concepts for ensuring food safety.
A computer network connects multiple computers and devices to allow communication and sharing of resources. There are different types of networks including local area networks (LANs) within a single building, metropolitan area networks (MANs) within a city, and wide area networks (WANs) across large distances like countries. Common network topologies include bus, ring, star, tree and mesh configurations. Computer networks enable file sharing, printer sharing, collaboration, remote access, data protection, and centralized administration.
Josh presented three movie ideas:
1. "Rise of the Dead" about a family trying to escape zombies invading their home and overrunning the country.
2. "Rise of a Ninja" pitting samurai, ninja, and martial artists against each other.
3. "Birth of Death" where demons, vampires, zombies, and monsters emerge from hell to cause chaos.
Josh's preferred idea was "Rise of the Dead" and he outlined locations, equipment, health and safety considerations, and why the low-budget film should be made.
The document discusses the horror genre and various subgenres of horror films. It provides examples of popular films for each subgenre, such as Paranormal Activity for supernatural horror and The Purge for thriller. Key conventions of horror films are described, like isolating characters with no escape, using props to create sinister atmospheres, and employing lighting, sound, and cinematography to build suspense and scare audiences. Paranormal Activity is highlighted as an effective horror due to its "found footage" style raising questions of realism, suspense created through darkness and lack of non-diegetic sound.
The document discusses Christopher Nolan's films and themes as inspiration for a short film. It analyzes Nolan's use of anti-narratives, flashbacks, identity, memory, time, and moral dilemmas in films like Memento, Inception, and The Dark Knight Trilogy. The short film will follow an isolated young man in a post-apocalyptic world struggling with morality, identity, and his memories of civilization. Stylistically, it will take cues from film noir with elements like limited dialogue, dark lighting, and reflections on identity.
This document discusses the history of fanfiction and provides examples of different types of fanfics, including canon, alternate universe, and mirror universe stories. It notes that while some fanfics start out innocently, others can be of poor quality. As an example, it specifically calls out "My Immortal" as literally the worst fanfic ever written. The document also lists several popular fictional series that fanfics are often based on, such as Star Trek, Harry Potter, and The Mortal Instruments.
The document provides a code analysis of three film trailers: The Skeleton Key, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Shutter Island. For each trailer, the analysis identifies and describes the visual, audio, narrative, action, technical, and enigma codes used. The visual codes examine imagery, lighting, weather, and settings. Audio codes look at voiceover, sound effects, and music. Narrative codes analyze character archetypes, binary oppositions, and disruption of equilibrium. Action codes note suspenseful or dramatic scenes. Technical codes cover on-screen text and editing techniques. Enigma codes point out unresolved mysteries that intrigue viewers.
This document discusses various writing techniques such as narrative hooks, foreshadowing, flashbacks, suspense, and surprise endings. It provides examples of each technique from different stories and movies. The document also discusses how sound and imagery work together in media texts to create effects and engage the audience. Students will learn to identify these techniques, explain how they contribute to plot development, and analyze how sound and images create impact. Activities are included to have students practice identifying the techniques.
The document describes an audio drama concept that takes place in a dark forest, where the protagonist finds an old cassette tape containing recordings from someone who is lost and being chased by a mysterious tall faceless creature. The tape contains logs from the person documenting their increasing fear and desperation as they become more lost and realize they are being stalked by a non-human entity.
The document summarizes the student's research into the supernatural horror and psychological horror subgenres of horror films. It provides examples and analyses of key films in each subgenre, including The Conjuring, Carrie, The Ring, The Ward, Come Back to Me, and Saw. For each film, inspirational features that influenced the student and common conventions used in the films are described. The overall document serves to outline the student's research process and findings regarding influential elements of supernatural and psychological horror films.
The document summarizes research analyzing the first two minutes of four fantasy films from different decades to identify common elements and technical techniques. The films were Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), Ella Enchanted (2004), Matilda (1996), and Time Bandits (1981). The research found that more recent films contained more fantasy elements like magic and supernatural occurrences. All films utilized non-diegetic music and dialogue in the opening, and included close-up shots and point-of-view shots of main characters. Overall, the research identified similarities in the fantasy genre across decades in both narrative elements and filmmaking techniques used in the opening scenes.
Tips for Directing Your Video - Working With Non-ActorsChris Lavigne
This document provides tips for directing non-actors in video production. It discusses preparing non-actors by helping them feel comfortable on camera, such as avoiding negativity, keeping the mood light, and testing equipment beforehand. It also offers directing techniques like providing constructive feedback, encouraging retakes, and using tricks to prompt lines or lighting. The overall message is that directing non-actors requires making them feel at ease while still getting the necessary shots.
The opening sequence of the 2012 film Red Lights establishes mystery and tension through a series of cryptic shots that provide little context. Over ominous music, quick cuts show surgical equipment, religious symbols, newspaper clippings about spontaneous combustion, and blurred Polaroid photos of dead bodies. The fast pacing, dark lighting, and enigmatic images leave the audience with many questions about the characters and plot without any clear answers, successfully setting the tone for a mystery thriller.
This document provides information about 4 students - Patrycia Butrym, Esere Simei-Akajagbo, Shivonne Weekes, and Courtney Buabeng - and their preferences and strengths/weaknesses regarding potential genres and films for an assignment. It includes sections on their favorite genres, strengths and weaknesses, films they've seen relating to the genres of horror and film noir, and films they want to watch. Mind maps are also provided for the genres of horror and film noir.
This document provides guidance on how to write a film review. It includes sections on structure, with an introduction that names the film and main details, a body that describes the plot and characters and analyzes aspects of the film, and a conclusion that states your opinion and whether you recommend it. Useful expressions are also included to describe elements of the film like characters, settings, and opinions. An extensive list of adjectives is given to describe characters, settings and the overall film in a positive or negative manner.
The document provides an overview of Ellie Hamilton's intertext research project, which analyzes four horror films - The Grudge, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Black Swan. It includes sections on institution details, visual codes, audio codes, technical codes, action codes, and narrative codes for each film. Additionally, it covers censorship/certification ratings and analyzing the target audience through questionnaires.
The document provides information about the music magazine Q, including its context, history, visual codes, technical codes, and narratives. Some key details:
- Q was founded in 1986 in the UK as a monthly music magazine.
- It uses various visual codes like colors, dress codes, and gestures to appeal to its target audience. Photos are typically taken with artificial lighting in a studio setting.
- Technical elements include using close-up shots that show details, and advertising competitions to engage readers.
- Narratives may portray celebrities as "damsels in distress" or use imagery that creates mysteries or questions for the audience.
The document provides analysis of the trailers and films Paranormal Activity, The Awakening, and The Amityville Horror.
It summarizes the key audio and visual codes used in each trailer to build suspense, tension, and a sense of realism. These include diegetic sounds of voices, doors slamming, and non-diegetic music. Visual codes analyzed include dark lighting, costumes reflecting the time periods, and settings like an isolated boarding school or haunted house that are conventional in horror genres.
The document examines how these techniques aim to make the films seem more realistic and scary, leaving things unseen to build audience expectations through enigma and quick cuts in editing. Character roles and narratives are
The document discusses key themes and devices of postmodern literature, comparing it to modernism. Postmodern literature continues modernism's tendencies of alienation, discontinuity, and social individualism. It focuses on fragmentation, pastiche, and presenting unordered universes. Postmodernist critics like Jacques Lacan and Michel Foucault were academically trained in philosophy including Nietzsche, Marx, and Heidegger. The term "postmodernism" began being used in literature in the 1960s to describe styles like "black humor" and "fabulism".
This double page spread in NME features an interview with Lily Allen. The article title references her unique style compared to other pop stars. The structured layout follows magazine conventions. Lily Allen's name and the byline are in red to signify this is a special, personal interview going "behind the headlines". The main image takes up half the page with the article continuing in columns on the opposite page.
This document provides instructions for writing a definition of terms paragraph. It outlines six steps: 1) select the key terms from the thesis statement, 2) write the format for defining each term, 3) define each term in list or paragraph format, 4) complete research notes for each term using a dictionary, 5) write the definitions paragraph copying the research notes, and 6) add in-text citations for the definitions. Key points are to locate the paragraph between the introduction and first body paragraph, define terms before researching definitions, and alternate in-text citation placement.
The document defines key terms related to food safety, food quality, food handling, and food production. It defines foods, food safety, food quality, food establishments, hazards, contamination, cross-contamination, foodborne illness, spoilage, potentially hazardous foods, food contact surfaces, ready-to-eat foods, microorganisms, cleaning, raw materials, ingredients, food handling, food hygiene, sanitizing, pests, adulteration, good manufacturing practice, good agricultural practice, and sanitation standard operating procedures. The definitions are intended to clarify important concepts for ensuring food safety.
A computer network connects multiple computers and devices to allow communication and sharing of resources. There are different types of networks including local area networks (LANs) within a single building, metropolitan area networks (MANs) within a city, and wide area networks (WANs) across large distances like countries. Common network topologies include bus, ring, star, tree and mesh configurations. Computer networks enable file sharing, printer sharing, collaboration, remote access, data protection, and centralized administration.
Definition Nature Scope and Significance of Economics, Business Economics - D...Divyansh Agrawal
Definition Nature Scope and Significance of Economics, Wealth Definition, Welfare Definition, Criticism, Scope of Economics, Economics a science or an artScience teaches us to know and an art teaches us to do. Science and art are complementary to each other, A Positive or a Normative Science, Business Economics,Methodology of Economics, Nature of Business Economics, Scope of Business Economics, Divyansh Agrawal, Divyansh Agrawal Shivpuri, PIMR, Prestige Institute of Management, Indore
The document discusses marketing definitions from various organizations and the importance and concepts of marketing. It provides 3 definitions of marketing: 1) activities involved in creating time, place and possession utilities (American Marketing Association); 2) planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges (American Marketing Association); 3) identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements profitably (Chartered Institute of Marketing). It also discusses the marketing concept and different marketing management tasks including conversional, stimulational, developmental, remarketing, synchro, maintenance, demarketing, and counter marketing.
The document provides an overview of Ellie Hamilton's presentation, which includes intertext research on four horror films, analysis of censorship ratings, identifying the target audience, and planning her own horror film text. The intertext research section analyzes the films The Grudge, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Black Swan, examining their codes, conventions, and reception. Later sections will cover determining age ratings, understanding the target audience through research, and developing ideas for her own horror film.
The document provides an overview of Ellie Hamilton's intertext research project, which analyzes four horror films - The Grudge, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Black Swan. It includes sections on institution details, visual codes, audio codes, technical codes, action codes, and narrative codes for each film. Additionally, it covers censorship/certification ratings and analyzing the target audience through questionnaires.
The trailer for the horror film The Thing provides a clear overview of the plot and introduces main characters in under 2 minutes. It begins by showing the isolated setting where the film takes place. Several quick shots show that something is wrong and put the audience on edge. A key scene reveals that a monster may have taken over someone's body. Throughout, two main characters with authority guide the audience and debate how to deal with the emerging threat. The trailer effectively establishes the narrative and genre through its use of lighting, sound, and gore.
This trailer uses effective cinematography to summarize the plot of a horror film set in ancient Egyptian pyramids. Shots of mummies, the pyramids, and the main characters establish the setting and protagonists. When one character disturbs rocks in a pyramid, a green fog is released, strangling him. The characters explore the dark interior of another pyramid amid growing tension, hinted at by screams and a creature's growl. The trailer builds fear through its imagery, sound design, and allusions to an evil force threatening the characters in the tombs.
The document provides a summary of Ellie Hamilton's intertext research on four horror films: The Grudge, Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, and Black Swan. For each film, it includes details about the film's plot, production studio, budget/box office gross, and analyses of the visual, audio, technical, action, and narrative codes used in each film's movie trailer. The document contains in-depth comparisons of how conventions are both followed and subverted across the four different trailers analyzed.
Science fiction films must be based on real or potential scientific knowledge to qualify as the genre. Common conventions include futuristic technology, space travel, aliens, and dystopian futures. Science fiction often hybridizes with action-adventure genres due to the spectacle and excitement these provide plot-driven science fiction stories.
Danielle ricketts research and planning presentationdricketts
The document outlines the contents of a research and planning presentation for an AS media coursework project. It includes sections on intertext research of films The Orphan, The Ring, and Alien; target audience research through questionnaires and theories; and planning for the original text including initial ideas and organization.
Ms2 produced media for her media production course. She researched intertextual references including Underworld Awakening, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, Resident Evil Retribution, and Priest. She planned her own media text, considering ideas, organization, locations, and final designs. She analyzed the target audiences and applied audience theory profiles to her text. Her intertext analyses included contexts, visual codes, audio codes, technical codes, action codes, and narrative codes for each reference.
The document summarizes Louis Blakeney's media studies portfolio project creating an opening sequence for a new thriller film. It discusses researching similar films, planning and storyboarding the project, how conventions were used to set tone and build suspense, and receiving positive audience feedback while also identifying areas for improvement. The project fulfilled the brief of creating a film opening under three minutes for any genre.
A science fiction film convention is that it must be based on real or potential science. Common sci-fi elements include futuristic technology, space/time travel, genetic engineering, alien contact, and robots. Science fiction films are often set in the future or space. Elysium adheres to several sci-fi conventions through its inclusion of advanced healing technology accessible only to the wealthy, human augmentation through exoskeletons, independently thinking robots, and the depiction of space stations as places where people live, demonstrating how the film fits within the science fiction genre.
The student created an opening sequence for a new thriller film called "National Security" along with two other students. They researched techniques from films like JFK, Transsiberian, and Se7en to inform their work. The student took responsibility for editing and co-directing. They targeted their film at audiences aged 15-45 who enjoy thriller/horror genres. Feedback was positive about the cinematography, sound, and editing but suggested improving the title. Overall, the student believes they successfully answered the brief of creating a film opening sequence and storyboard for a hybrid genre film.
Science fiction films are defined by having a basis in real or potential scientific developments. Common conventions include futuristic technology, space travel, aliens, and dystopian futures. Science fiction frequently hybridizes with action-adventure genres, using exciting plots and special effects to tell stories about humanity's relationship with science and technology.
This document discusses conventions used in supernatural thriller trailers. It covers various camera techniques like zooming, panning, and tilting to build suspense. It also discusses common character archetypes, themes involving haunted homes, uses of music and sound, narrative structures, editing techniques, lighting, locations, and other elements employed in trailers for the genre. Overall, the document provides an in-depth look at cinematic techniques that help set the tone and build tension for supernatural thriller trailers.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. Contents
• Intertext research: Intertext research 1 – Snakes on a plane slides 3-28
Intertext research 2 – Unknown
Intertext research 3 – The Silence of the Lambs
Intertext research 4 – Panic Room
• Censorship Issues/Certification: Censorship Issues – 12 slides 29-32
Censorship Issues – 15
What I have learnt
• Target Audience: Questionnaire and Analysis slides 34-41
Target Audience theories and profiling slides 42-45
• Planning Text: First Ideas slides 46-54
Drafting Ideas
Organisations
Actors
Locations
Final Decisions
3. Intertext research
• Snakes on a Plane
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Squ9a2kO4
• Unknown
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQj-Xzr29VM
• Silence of the Lambs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQKs169Sl0I
• Panic Room
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP8jyFEDdNw
5. Intertext research 1 – Snakes on a Plane.
• About:
“An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly and poisonous snakes,
deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los
Angeles to testify against a mob boss.”
• Tagline: Sit back. Relax. Enjoy the fright.
• Trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Squ9a2kO4
• Institutions:
Released: 18 August 2006 by New Line Cinemas
Running time: 105 minutes
Produced by: Mutual Film Company, Meradin Zweite Productions,
Eyetronics
Estimated Budget: $33,000,000
Gross: $62,022,014 (Worldwide)
Review: “Snakes On A Plane isn't the best movie of the year. It's not the
funniest movie of the year or the scariest, but it is a good movie if you're Rating: 5.7/10
looking for mindless fun involving a lot of snakes on an airplane, some (according to
gratuitous gore and nudity, and a few great Samuel L. Jackson moments, www.imdb.com)
check it out.” (317 of 442 said this was useful) Age certificate: 15
6. Intertext research 1 – Snakes on a Plane
• Visual Codes:
This is the first Intertext that I’m looking at which is the trailer of Snakes on a Plane, the
colours are very dark, used to cause tension towards the target audience, the colour scheme
at the beginning is black and white, which contrast where I can apply binary opposition,
where black connotes fear and suspense whereas white is innocent and angelic, the picture is
looking rough and like old time TV, quite hard to see image that’s being shown, for example
someone's facial expression at the beginning. Then when the colours are shown, its quite
dark to causes suspense, where the audience will immediately think the film is scary, or
tension building which is conventional.
The dress codes of the passengers are casual, showing that it was just an everyday flight,
nothing that should stand out as unusual. The FBI agent is wearing a black leather jacket that
connotes toughness and roughness, which also shows that he is in control.
The setting is in two places on the trailer, in an aeroplane, which is conventional with the title
“Snakes on a Plane” which seems very normal to the audience, which then surprises them for
what then happens and also in the FBIs place where the agent is on the phone explaining the
problem.
7. Intertext research 1 – Snakes on a Plane
• Audio Codes:
Audio codes in a trailer or a film is very important in film genres such as thriller. This means
that a situation is more tension and suspense building that keeps an target audience on their
feet which keeps them more interested as the film affects them. At the beginning it uses
diegetic sound of quite low key music, and on dramatic or something that should stand out is
then helped to get noticed by a sudden change in tune which usually would make a target
audience jump and frighten them to keep them interested.
Then non-diegetic sound of someone screaming, which instantly connotes fear, more non-
diegetic sound of people talking in an airport, to show an average day in the airport, then a
door closing which all connotes to the text that is being shown on the trailer for example
“Claustrophobia: fear of confined place” which links with the door closing which connotes
trapped, limited, and restrained. Then it has a non-diegetic of a plane flying, which is then
followed by the low speaking that is very eerie, explaining in small sentences the whole
feeling of the film, that would make the audience either excited to see it, but also quite
scared which is conventional to the film.
8. Intertext research 1 – Snakes on a Plane
• Technical Codes:
There are many camera shots that are effective in the trailer, which are very good to causing
suspense and tension within the trailer, which are low angle shots and extreme close-ups
which show expression and reactions from the passengers which can mean it gives us an idea
as the audience to see through the characters eyes, which is also an unusual and interesting
shot. The shots are usually then cut to a narrative part which has text on, which builds tension
and gives information, which leaves the audience with a sense of confusion and panic.
This extreme close-up which is This is an low angle shot of the FBI agent making him
the first cut to a women look more superior and in control, which Is also shown
screaming which is frightening on his facial expression of being serious and stern that
and connotes fear and panic. shows he can be in control because he’s serious about
Which is conventional of a what he’s doing
thriller genre film.
9. Intertext research 1 – Snakes on a Plane
• Action Codes:
The action codes in the trailer are quite sharp, quick sudden movements to create more of an
effect on the audience that would create them to jump as the movement wouldn’t come as
expected which would scare them more as its along with the audio which would create more
suspense. It does sudden movements of what's happening else where for example suddenly
moving from a shot of the snakes, then the pilot not being at the controls, then a snake
shooting towards the screen, to keep the audience in sudden tension and aware what's
happening so its like they’re in the characters eyes all over the plane.
• Narrative Codes:
The narrative is being said, by a male voice explaining how the passengers feel so you are
aware, and able to relate. It shows a passenger sat, as if its just an usual flight, but under the
seat there's a snake, which the audience can then immediately think something that’s not
right. It also shows that an agent is involved, which is weird since that’s not what usually are
called to a problem. The whole narrative isn’t shown so it leaves the target audience with
enigmas for example one would be “Did anyone survive?” “How did the snakes get on the
plane?” which will then make them want to watch the film to find the answers to their
enigmas, which is how trailers work. The trailer also follows Todorovs theory as there's an
equilibrium at the beginning, as the passengers are on the plane, and everything is fine, then
the snakes appear and the disruption starts. But we don’t see how its all recovered so there's
no reinstatement shown. Most films follow the Todorov’s five stages as its conventional to a
film to have these to make it interesting to the target audience.
10. Intertext 1 – Snakes on a Plane
• Industry Research:
• Mutual Film Company:
It was founded on July 1906, and is based Edendale, California. (it was established in 2001 and
incorporated in California)
Did other films such as Lara Croft Tomb Raider.
The company's status is 'Non-trading', with a team of 3 directors. British Mutual Film
Corporation Limited is split between 3 shareholders. They have no known group companies.
• Meridan Zweite Productions:
Only have produced the Snakes on a Plane and that’s all, has no other history of producing a
film.
• Eyetronics
Eyetronics is a 3D Scanning Service bureau to the entertainment industry
Produced films like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
For 10 years, Eyetronics has gained recognition as a premier provider of 3D scanning & 3D
modelling services
Has offices in Europe (Belgium) and the US (Los Angeles)
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies and Nathan Phillips.
Director: David R. Ellis.
12. Intertext 2 - Unknown
• About:
“A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no
one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he
is.”
• Tagline: Take back your life.
• Trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQj-Xzr29VM
• Institutions:
Released: 4 March 2011
Running time: 113 minutes
Produced by: Dark Castle Entertainment, Panda Productions Inc., Canal+
Estimated Budget: $30,000,000
Gross: $130,786,397 (Worldwide)
Review: “Unknown is a fairly decent mystery thriller. Good performances. Good story for a mystery. Good
music. Good cinematography—I particularly like the whole grey, dreary atmosphere that reflects the film's
location's bleak weather. Good twists. Good suspense— the sound mixers must've had a kick in adding
emphasis on sound effects to startle the audience. The one thing I will note is that Liam Neeson is really
showing his age.”
13. Intertext 2 - Unknown
• Visual Codes:
The trailer I’m looking at is the one from the film Unknown, the colours are dark at the
beginning, until it goes into the hospital scene where its bright, as he then gets flashbacks
which are also bright, the colours vary from blues and whites in the hospital and browns and
greys in the other scenes. Also in scenes where he gets flash backs, they’re very bright as if
they’re only little flashbacks that he remembers.
The dress codes in the scenes such as when he’s going into the party to find his “wife” he’s
wearing casual clothes, but others are wearing quite formal clothes because its an formal
event. Then in the hospital its all the white and blue hospital clothes, and when he’s walking
around he’s wearing quite a long brown coat, which connotes business, as his character is
meant to be a doctor, although in the storyline he has no identity.
The settings are all different in the trailer, the beginning is the reason why he went into a
coma but not in a lot of detail because with less detail the more the audience want to keep
watching, which is what starts of the story off, then it goes to a hospital when they tell him
information about what happened which is a lot of detail compared to the other trailer I
analysed. The next setting is at a formal party, which then sets another enigma in the
audiences head as his wife can’t remember him, this is also a lot of information, which this
trailer all the way through does give a lot, which is unusual.
14. Intertext 2 - Unknown
• Audio Codes:
The audio codes in a trailer and a film make things more exciting than they are, this is due to
the suspense building that make things more interesting and keeps the audience intrigued to
know what's going to happen next, which also means that it creates enigmas especially if the
music makes you think its going to lead up to something, something that’ll make them jump.
The first audio code is the background non-diegetic music that creates effect or make
something more intense, they use it usually to provoke feelings from the audience.
There are also many diegetic sounds the first one is the aeroplane, the stamp the women
does on a piece of paper, then the sound of the difibulator, using to keep him alive after his
accident, then the sound of the accident (sound of cars hitting against each other and falling
over the bridge), sound of a fridge falling off the back of a car, smashing of a table, gun shots,
cars spinning, things getting hit against each other (cars, other objects), kettle squealing, a
sound of a building blowing up, and then throughout the trailer, people talking, which makes
the film seem more realistic with the less non-diegetic sounds.
15. Intertext 2 - Unknown
• Technical Codes:
There are many effective shots in this trailer, especially some close-ups to show the
characters expression and reaction, and also some low angle shots to make the object or
character look more superior. The first effective shot that I noticed was a low angle shot of
the taxi that the main character and his wife had a car accident in.
The shot shows the car sinking further into the river it fell
into, it looks very eerie and it feels like the car is near you
as the audience and is trapping you under water. This
means its effecting the audience that a trailer is meant to
do, which make them want to watch the rest of the film as
they feel moved by the trailer.
The second shot I found that was interesting was a shot of the wife, showing her reaction to his
announcement that he’s her husband, but she doesn’t believe him.
This close-up of the wife's face shows reaction and her
gesture codes that change from when he first talks to her,
and then starts speaking, it means that the audience then
knows that she has either lost memory too, or the main
character is going mad.
16. Intertext 2 - Unknown
• Action Codes:
There is a lot of movement between the scenes of the film, so many that it doesn’t really
focus on one scene so that it keeps the audience on the edge of their seat, as its quite
dramatic in every scene and gets more exciting the more the trailer continues, which is
important or it’ll give too much information away. The changes are sharp, quick movements,
only once it fades and is out of focus which is meant to connote confusion, disorientation
which is what the character would feel when he comes out of a coma, that the audience then
knows in the following scene when a doctor tells him.
• Narrative Codes:
The narrative is quite easy to catch up on with in then scenes in the trailer, which sets out
clues along the way, for example, we know as we watch this that he was in a car accident, and
went in a coma for 4 days which is stated by the doctor, and comes out with no identification,
then we find out his wife doesn’t remember him, and his identification has been taken by
someone who claims to be his wife's husband, but then we find out this isn’t true, and we
know he’s trying to get his identification back. Although because it’s a trailer or a teaser it
means it won’t give out that much information so leaving some information that is essential
was to make sure that the audience wants to find out if he gets his identification and his wife
back and to find this out they have to watch the film.
18. Intertext 3 – The Silence of the Lambs
• About:
“A young FBI cadet must confide in an incarcerated and
manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial
killer who skins his victims.”
• Tagline: To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the
mind of a madman.
• Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQKs169Sl0I
• Institutions:
Released: 31st May 1991
Running Time: 118 min
Produced by: Strong Heart/Demme Production, Orion Pictures
Corporation
Estimated Budget: $19,000,000
Gross: $272,742,922 (Worldwide)
Review: “Do not miss this movie. The movie is incredibly
suspenseful and an absolute must see.”
19. Intertext 3 – The Silence of the Lambs
• Visual Codes:
The trailer for The Silence of the Lambs is quite old, so the quality isn’t as good. The colours
are dark and dull, there's no real change in the colour when the characters outside because all
the colours are grey and black, this is conventional to a thriller genre as most thrillers are
eerie and shouldn’t be colourful or it’ll give the audience misleading information. Especially
when the main character is at the prison, talking to a serial killer, the colours and lighting are
very dark to make it seem more scary, because of the situation that it is.
The dress codes of the film are very old-fashioned because of the time it was released (1991)
although the dress codes of the main character are casual and also smart because the she’s
meant to be an FBI agent, although what she’s wearing isn’t what we initiate as a FBI agent
today. The other characters at the prison and people she talks to are smart and also like a
doctor when she's going to see the serial killer, who's dress codes are an all in one pale blue
outfit with a white under top.
The settings in the trailer are similar to each other which are, at her FBI office, the prison with
the serial killer, and in the city. Although she's doing different things in these settings but
they’re all the same to make the film making easier because “back in the day” they didn’t
have the technology we have now.
20. Intertext 3 – The Silence of the Lambs
• Audio Codes:
The audio codes in this trailer makes every detail more dramatic and intense, this is shown by
the beginning when the serial killers face flashes onto the screen twice when the film title is
on show, with a diegetic sharp sound that is similar to something metal hitting another piece
of metal at an intense speed and strength which in some ways is meant to jump the audience
which interests them more because of the way it has effected them, and another diegetic
sound of a gate closing and opening when the main character goes into the prison to see the
serial killer and also ambulance sirens when the narrator is talking about the serial killer she's
meant to find.
Then there’s non-diegetic sound throughout the whole trailer with quite a low key rhythm
with a change in tone now and again which shows suspense when something's going to
happen to also effect the audience who them gets anxious whether something's going to
jump out or not and becomes more of a beat when its on quite a dramatic action part of the
trailer which makes the film seem exciting with a bit of action in so its more enjoyable instead
of too eerie like a horror, which is conventional of a thriller.
21. Intertext 3 – The Silence of the Lambs
• Technical Codes:
There aren't many interesting camera shots in this trailer, the only ones that are interesting
are extreme close-ups of a characters expression and gesture codes. The first one is of the
serial killer:
The extreme close-up of the serial killers face is in some
ways his “trademark” expression that people would know
who he is when he does this. His gesture codes shows that
he’s up to something by his mischievous expression, and
his slight grin. Which is also quite scary which is what this
character is.
This is a high angle shot of a police who looks vulnerable
because he’s showing weakness to the serial killer who's
about to hurt him. When he should seem superior to him
because he locked him up.
22. Intertext 3 – The Silence of the Lambs
• Action Codes:
The action codes in this are similar to other trailers, as at the beginning there are quick
changes between the title and the serial killers face, then then there are quick changes from
each scene that show different characters reactions and also telling a narrative about what
happens in the film by using quick changes to set the story out simply, but not giving away
too much information or scenes to how she finds the serial killer, or how the other serial killer
she went to for help, helped her.
• Narrative Codes:
There is a voice over the trailer that tells the audience some background or some information
about the film, but not enough because its like a teaser, not giving too much information so
that the audience has to go see it. for example “A killer is on the loose..” “But in order to
track him down.. you’ll have to match wits, with the darkest of all minds” When they also
have scenes where the characters are explaining things too, that explain other details as well.
These only tell the audience what the basic information is, but to know how things turn out
they’d have to watch the film.
24. Intertext 4 – Panic Room
• About:
“A woman and her teenage daughter become imprisoned in the
panic room of their own house by 3 criminals.”
• Tagline: It was supposed to be the safest room in the
house
• Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP8jyFEDdNw
• Institutions:
Released: 3 May 2002
Running Time: 112 min
Produced by: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Hofflund/Polone,
Indelible Pictures
Estimated Budget: $48,000,000
Gross: $95,308,367
Review: This is the best suspense film in a while, and Fincher
once again proves he is at the top of his profession! "Go see
Panic Room!"
25. Intertext 4 – Panic Room
• Visual Codes:
The colours in this trailer are very dark, so dark that sometimes its hard to see most things
that are going on. This gives a sense of suspense and mystery because of the little detail that
is being shown. The colour scheme is blues, greys, and black, the odd colour of a green lazar
and a red button and the characters clothes and objects, which is quite dull but conventional
of a thriller. The dress codes of the characters are casual and formal, the ones in the house
are casual because its just an everyday normal day and weren’t expecting anything out of the
ordinary. The police men and people trying to help the characters getting stuck in the house
have dressed in their uniform (police) and the people trying to help are quite formal but also
casual so they don’t seem to out of the ordinary, but normal people. The characters gesture
codes are always panic, stress, fear, which are what we expect out of a thriller genre film,
their body language is either hunched with fear, quite a superior look when doing something
brave, and especially people who are helping the characters that are stuck, are always finding
a way to get them back, by hitting the doors etc.
26. Intertext 4 – Panic Room
• Audio Codes:
The trailer starts with a narrator starting off saying “Its called the Panic Room…” with some
backing music to add suspense and tension. The narrator sounds like its talking about an
animal for example “Its flesh… 70 tonnes of concrete” although its on about a house which
can confuse the audience and create enigmas in their heads like “What's the Panic Room?” “Is
the narrator on about an animal or a house?”. Throughout half the trailer its just the narrator
describing the house as an animal like creature. Then it’s a door closing, and the background
music becomes more noticeable and louder, and dimmed out voices. There's no other sounds
than the background music that kind of gives me and maybe the audience the impression that
you can’t hear anyone because they’re trapped in the panic room, because although they’re
kicking down doors and throwing things around you can’t hear them. Until the end when
threes the characters voices of “What is he doing?” sounding like a little girl, and “They’re
locking us in.” from an older women that would be the mother. Then the last music is like a
heartbeat getting faster which shows that they’re getting more scared. This then makes the
audience want to hear what's going on and what happened which makes them want to watch
the film.
27. Intertext 4 – Panic Room
• Technical Codes:
The trailer uses a variety of very interesting shots very effectively. There were a lot of close-
ups and extreme close-ups of important objects at the beginning, as if its showing you one of
the vital things they use for example a green lazar, red button, a phone, camera TVs. An
interesting high angle shot that is looking down at the what we think are the 3 criminals from
the staircase to make the audience feel in the characters shoes and are seeing what they’re
seeing, as if they’re hiding too, and the more the audience feel in the shot, the more the
audience feel effected from the trailer and the more they want to see the film.
The shot shows the 3
criminals on the staircase at
an high angle shot to feel
that the audience is looking
down at them from the
staircase as though they’re
hiding with the characters.
28. Intertext 4 – Panic Room
• Action Codes:
The changes between scenes but the scenes are quite slow, so they seem slow, whereas the
action is quick. The characters movements are quite quick, slow when its quite intense and
suspense building although you can’t hear any of their hits or speaking or movements they’re
still effective as they’re strong and confident.
• Narrative Codes:
There's a narrator at the start, until the character are in, as if the narrator is telling the story
at the beginning, describing the “panic room” then they let the characters tell the rest even
though there's not any talking, just diegetic music, to keep you on the edge of your seat and
eager to know what they’re actually saying which will make them want to see the film, to
know if they ever get out.
30. Censorship Issues – 12
Information from http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/12a12/
• Suitable for ages 12 and over
• Discrimination
Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or
behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
• Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.
• Horror
Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
• Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or
appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
• Language
Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.
• Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.
• Sex
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young
teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
• Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
• Violence
Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional
gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly
indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.
31. Censorship Issues - 15
• Information from http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/15-2/
• Suitable for people ages 15 over
• Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
• Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous
substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
• Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
• Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons
should not be glamorised.
• Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by
the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
• Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
• Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references
are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
• Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
• Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic
or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence
must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
32. Censorship Issues
• What have I learnt?
I have learnt from the information that with the age rated certificate on films we
know from the age what sort of people watch the film, and who would enjoy it, and
also who they are. Therefore it’d be easier to find out who the target audience is,
just by knowing the age.
There are clear differences between ’12’ and ’15’ rated films, ‘12’ rated films are only
aloud to have moderate language, drug use, horror, nudity, sex, violence, in the
films, whereas ’15’ rated films are aloud to show it, but not strong detail.
I have decided that my film will be a ’12’ because there won’t be shown any of the
factors in the issues only a few parts of violence, so there's no need for them to be
shown completely, but just moderately.
37. Questionnaire Analysis
The results from this question shows that my
audience is more female that male, this is a
surprise to me because thrillers are more of a
male based genre, which kind of skews my
idea, but proves a point that females like action
and thrill as well.
These results show that the audience that
took the survey was 16-24, I realised I need to
change the age to 12-24 because of the age
rating I’m going to put my film in which is a 12,
but this helps me know who my target
audience are.
38. Questionnaire Analysis
This tells me that the majority of my target
audience enjoy watching films a “great deal”
and that they would of probably watched other
films, and trailers to films that show they know
what films look good and what don’t., and the
more likely they watch films a lot, the more
likely they’d want to watch mine.
This question is asking how often my audience
watch films, the majority of my audience watch
films weekly, which is helpful because I would
know some films that they would watch if they
like to watch a lot of films, there's also quite a
few on often and all the time, which is also quite
a lot, so it shows they enjoy this type of media.
39. Questionnaire Analysis
This shows me that over half of my
audience enjoy the genre Thriller,
which is good because this is the
genre of my film, and would help
that they enjoy this genre.
This shows why they enjoy the film, these show
very positive for example “Very entertaining”
and “Very good. Exciting” this is hopefully how
they feel my trailer is going to be like, because
its very rewarding when someone praises your
work. This also shows that more people would
watch it because of their opinions on thriller,
because they would think it’s the same as all the
others they have watched.
40. Questionnaire Analysis
This question show me their favourite films,
most are thriller which they said they enjoyed,
and many are quite romantic and action, this
shows different genres they enjoy, that I can
mix in with what's in my thriller that attracts
their favourite film, so that they’re more likely
to watch the trailer and want to watch the film
because of a film they have seen that is its
intertext.
This question is asking who their favourite
actors are, these answers are just giving me
some background information about them
and who they enjoy watching in a film, and
what films they’re in that appeal to them.
41. Questionnaire Analysis
What have I learnt from this?
• I have learnt that the people who have answered my questionnaire are in my target
audiences profile age, occupation and sort of gender.
• I got a little background information of what other films and actors they enjoy watching
and what other films that those films and actors have intertexts with.
• I also collected information about my genre of film, what age, sort of people I will use for
characters, where I will film it, and the intertexts to my trailer.
• I have also had some constructive criticism that I will take on board and use to make my
trailer as best as I can.
• From this feedback I’m going to use a sort of film along the lines of lies, action, cliff
hangers, excitement, and from a teenagers point of view, that they can relate to.
43. Audience theories applied to my text
• Hypodermic Syringe Theory:
I will be injecting the idea of thrill, excitement, fear, and suspense into the audience
throughout my trailer.
• Uses and Gratifications Theory:
Because of the age rating that my film is going to be, the main characters, and other
characters will be teenagers so they can identify to them, which means they can relate to
how they’re feeling because they would be around the same age, and would know how they
feel in a situation, even though they haven’t been in one like it which is like personal identity.
This also means that they enjoy the film because they can relate to them, and they enjoy the
genre which was shown in my questionnaire, which is entertainment. They will also talk about
the trailer, about how they identify the teenagers how they relate, and how much they want
to watch the film which is social interaction and integration.
44. Audience theories applied to my text
• Two-Step Flow Theory:
The audience will be filtered information from friends and family that they would look up to,
someone they trust the opinion of. However, there are other opinion leaders that can change
and shape the truth for their own benefit, like film critics, or anyone's opinion the audience
know but not necessarily someone they know. So their opinion could cause someone who
likes it to dislike it from something they had said.
• Polysemic Readings:
• Preferred reading: That the audience will find the trailer exciting, thrilling, and
interesting and then this would make them want to watch the film.
• Oppositional reading: That the audience will find it boring, uninteresting, like any
other, and unrealistic and doesn’t make them want to watch the film.
45. Target Audience Profile
• Age: 12-35
• Gender: Most likely to be male because they prefer more action and thrill, but can be
female who enjoy that genre too.
• Occupation: Student and/or part-time job
• Income: Low, maximum monthly income of £200
• Education: GCSE’s and most likely A Levels, and maybe going into higher education
• Demographics: E - Unemployment, Students and Casual workers
• Hobbies and Interests: they would have a wide range of media consumption most likely
to be more internet, TV, and music; other interests would be magazines, and video games.
Also a wide range of films watched particularly thriller and comedy, and sometimes
romantic and rom-con.
• Nationality: Can be any nationality, most likely to be western British, American etc.
47. First Ideas
• First decisions:
• Video-based production: A trailer
• Genre: Thriller
• Choice between :
-trapped underground by a taken over train, from a teenagers point of
view who has lost their family in the incident, trying
to find their parents, meets a group of friends who
fight it out together, fighting the criminals and
nearly losing each other (got the idea from Panic Room)
-setting in a school, teenagers point of view, trapped in a
school, a killer that only one girl can see, and the killer going
around creating notes, not actually killing anyone, just creating
cuts on the girl until she figures a “code” out.
48. Drafting Ideas
• Narrative/story:
I have decided to use the first idea, because 100% of people preferred the idea once I told
them.
The basic narrative is that we follow the girl on the train, with her family behind her, she has
her earphones in not paying much attention like every average teenager so that the audience
can relate to her, there is non-diegetic sound of people talking on the train and slight diegetic
sound of her music, then the train stops, she gets off thinking her family are following her
then the train wisps away (looking at her as the train goes behind her, she turns around
quickly pulling out her headphones look of fear as she notices she's on her own). She looks
around, calling for anyone as she laughs thinking her family are hiding, then looks serious
hearing footsteps. Coming up with text as the scene fades out with “Lost” and then a scene
of the boy coming up to her and him attacking her, then it fades out again “Not Alone” then
them walking and talking together, but we don’t hear them. Then it fades out and the criminal
talks, through a microphone saying “You want to see your family again? I can help you” Both
the boy and girl look up, fades out again then goes back to fighting, quite sharp beat music as
it shows action, and her falling over. Zooms to her hand, and the title comes up.
49. Drafting Ideas
• Title Ideas:
• Trapped
• Locked In
• Confined
• Font Ideas:
• Example One - Chiller
• Example Two – Courier New
• Example Three – Microsoft PhagsPa
50. Organisation
• Characters/actors:
• Caitlyn Moon (played by Charlotte Luke) the girl who gets lost, quite defensive, and more
like a hero but also the princess when she meets the boy according to Propp Theory,
when she suddenly falls through a hole in the ground and the boy has to help her while
fighting off criminals.
• Nathan Grant (played by Matt Smith) the boy who has been trapped there too, came from
the last train that was hours ago, trying to find another human. Starts off as princess,
when he is afraid of Caitlyn then becomes the hero by the end according to Propps
theory.
• Criminal (played by Rebecca Hornsby) doesn’t have a name, but talks through speaker to
them, ordering them to do things to get back to their family, then meets with them and
attempts to kill them is the villain but is also a fake hero according to Propps theory. Very
unconventional for a criminal to be female, which would make the film more interesting
and different.
51. Organisation
• Locations:
• Keynsham Train station (part that is undercover, along the track not side by
car park and side by car park) – the side by car park would be where they first get
on the train, along a bit would be where they get lost, looks more urban.
• Cabot Circus (more of the old part, to look more deserted and not as modern
as where they came from) - when they look around the place they have turned up
in, where they also meet the criminal.
• Costumes:
Simple, casual, everyday clothes that the audience can identify with, and relate to, For
example jeans and a t-shirt with a coat. Criminals wearing all black, with a mask so they
don’t show their identity.
• Props:
That are appropriate to the settings, for example Caitlyn's rucksack she has with her
when going with her family. Their phones, other things in Caitlyn's bag, and any
weapons they use to attack the criminal not really any main props.
52. Actors
• Caitlyn Moon: Charlotte Luke – One of my friends, took drama at GCSE, enjoys drama,
fits into an average teenage girl who goes about life taking it relaxed, but can be very
strong minded and confident. Doesn’t look out of the ordinary, and that something will
happen to her which is helpful so she doesn’t stand out. Its conventional of a thriller to have
typical people.
• Nathan Grant: Mathew Smith – Also one of my friends and took drama at GCSE and A
level, also enjoys drama, fits into a lost confused boy who looks very innocent but turns out
to be a hero, helping Caitlyn and being confident and brave.
• Criminal: Rebecca Hornsby – Also a friend of mine, took drama at GCSE, very
unconventional of a female criminal, but makes the film stand out as its out of the ordinary,
and she fits into the role as she's quite good at the voice of a criminal, sounding mysterious.
54. Final Decisions
• Final Title: Confined
• Final Font: Example
• Final Narrative:
I decided to keep the idea I had before where we follow the girl (Caitlyn) on the train, with
her family that aren’t really in the shot behind her, she has her earphones in not paying much
attention like every average teenager so that the audience can relate to her and identify her,
there is non-diegetic sound of people talking on the train and slight diegetic sound of her
music, then the train stops, she gets off thinking her family are following her then the train
wisps away (looking at her as the train goes behind her, she turns around quickly pulling out
her headphones look of fear as she notices she's on her own) and things fade out to black. It
then fades back in of her looking around, calling for her family as she laughs thinking her
family are hiding, then looks serious as she hears footsteps where it then blacks out, Coming
up with text as the scene fades out with “Lost” and then a scene of the boy coming up to her
and him attacking her, then it fades out again “Not Alone” then them walking and talking
together looking serious, but we don’t hear them just non-diegetic sound. Then it fades out
and the criminal talks with no other sound, as if through a microphone saying “You want to
see your family again? I can help you” Both the boy and girl look up to where they think the
speaker is, then it fades out again then goes back to the boy and girl fighting the criminal,
quite sharp beat music as it shows action, and her falling over. Zooms to her hand, and the
title comes up.