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Our thriller film Doppelganger begins with a tense chase sequence using quick cuts and camera movements to create excitement. It features a handsome male and attractive female lead to appeal to audiences through their sex appeal, as seen in popular films like Twilight. The opening sequence ends on a cliffhanger revealing the attacker is the victim's doppelganger, making the audience want to know more and watch the full movie to find out how this is possible.
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2) The victim and villain characters are introduced through their contrasting costumes and stereotypes - the victim wears a suit representing his upper-class job, while the villain wears black and a mask concealing his identity.
3) Camerawork like an extreme close-up of the victim's terrified face and a shaky shot of the dancing villain help set an unsettling tone and conceal the villain's identity. Few special effects are used to maintain grit and suspense.
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1) The opening scene of the film "The Gamble" establishes the thriller genre through tense music, quick shots showing different actions, and a dramatic title sequence.
2) The victim and villain characters are introduced through their contrasting costumes and stereotypes - the victim wears a suit representing his upper-class job, while the villain wears black and a mask concealing his identity.
3) Camerawork like an extreme close-up of the victim's terrified face and a shaky shot of the dancing villain help set an unsettling tone and conceal the villain's identity. Few special effects are used to maintain grit and suspense.
C:\Users\Dynamite Dilly\Documents\As Media Studies\Evaluation Activity 1
1) The opening scene of the film "The Gamble" establishes the thriller genre through tense music, quick shots showing different actions, and a dramatic title sequence.
2) The victim and villain characters are introduced through their contrasting costumes and stereotypes - the victim wears a suit representing his upper-class job, while the villain wears black and a mask concealing his identity.
3) Camerawork like an extreme close-up of the victim's terrified face and a shaky shot of the dancing villain help set an unsettling tone and conceal the villain's identity. Few special effects are used to maintain grit and suspense.
C:\Users\Dynamite Dilly\Documents\As Media Studies\Evaluation Activity 1
1) The opening scene of the film "The Gamble" establishes the thriller genre through tense music, quick shots showing different actions, and a dramatic title sequence.
2) The victim and villain characters are introduced through their contrasting costumes and stereotypes - the victim wears a suit representing his upper-class job, while the villain wears black and a mask concealing his identity.
3) Camerawork like an extreme close-up of the victim's terrified face and a shaky shot of the dancing villain help set an unsettling tone and conceal the villain's identity. Few special effects are used to maintain grit and suspense.
Evaluation 1
The film challenges thriller conventions in some ways but follows them in others:
1. The long title "When the Wind Changes" challenges the convention of short thriller titles, while the plain white font keeps audiences in suspense without clues.
2. The isolated setting of an abandoned windmill follows the thriller convention of isolation but the subsequent hospital room setting challenges expectations of safety in hospitals.
3. Costumes and the use of fake blood follow conventions of relatable, casual dress and violence, but the protagonist survives which challenges expectations.
4. Editing uses both rapid cuts and longer shots to build suspense, challenging the convention of only using rapid cuts. The opening also defies conventions by introducing the
Shutter island
The trailer uses dark colors, ominous music, and unexplained frightening images to portray Shutter Island as a horror film and attract audiences. However, the film is actually a psychological thriller. It follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who is investigating a psychiatric facility on a remote island but begins to question his own sanity. While the trailer is effective at drawing viewers, it misrepresents the true genre of the movie.
Our Short Film Pitch 1
The document outlines a proposed short film project by two students. The film would follow a girl suffering from bullying at school and abuse at home. It would have a documentary-style with natural lighting. The plot would be revealed through a series of flashbacks, showing the girl dealing with her father's death. The ending would show the girl and a recurring boy character coming together at a grave. The film is aimed at teenagers and would follow the drama genre. The students hope to receive funding from UK film councils and have the film distributed by production companies that specialize in short, independent dramas.
Pitch for media
The document provides details on the planned opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes using staggered subtitles on a black background to set an ominous tone. It then establishes the main character through various camera shots as they work alone, before strange events occur. Tense music and silence are used to build atmosphere. Upon reviewing security footage of the events, the character is suddenly taken. The camera then fades to black as the film title is introduced, aiming to make viewers feel uncomfortable yet engaged.
Question 5 evaluation media
The document discusses a film called "Gone" produced by Athens Productions. It summarizes interviews conducted with the target audience which revealed a preference for thriller films due to their sense of mystery and tension. The film "Gone" was crafted to appeal to this target audience by including these thriller elements such as an mysterious opening and use of music and editing to build suspense. It represents both genders and teenagers to reflect the target demographic. While it follows some thriller conventions, it also challenges conventions to make the film unique.
It Follows – Trailer Deconstruction
The document provides a detailed analysis of the trailer for the 2015 psychological horror film "It Follows". The analysis discusses various aspects of the trailer including camera work, mise-en-scene, sound, editing, text, and representation. Specifically, it notes how the camera slowly tracks in on the female protagonist, representing something following her. It also analyzes lighting, costumes, props, music, and editing techniques used to establish mood and tension. Overall, the analysis finds that the trailer effectively uses various filmic techniques to draw audiences in and represent the themes and plot of something unknown stalking the main character.
Evaluation 5 updated
1) The document discusses strategies for promoting a fictional thriller film called "Mrs. Williams".
2) It analyzed similar successful films like "The Perfect Guy" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" that used trailers to promote their films, so they created their own trailer for "Mrs. Williams" and posted it on YouTube.
3) Key elements of the trailer include fast-paced editing, ominous music, and a cliffhanger ending to generate curiosity and anticipation in the audience about what will happen, meeting expectations of the thriller genre.
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