This document analyzes still images from a trailer for a horror/thriller movie about a family attacked by antagonists. The first image shows the happy family at the dinner table to establish equilibrium. The second shows one of the antagonists peering into the house, creating tension. The third shows family members in shock after one is shot with a crossbow, introducing violence and disequilibrium. The fourth establishes the setting of the house where the events take place. Subsequent images analyze shots that create fear, unease, and tension through the use of masks, lighting, points of view, and the crosshairs of a weapon.
This document is a script for a soap opera that introduces several characters involved in crime. It begins at a crime scene and cuts between the characters, revealing bits of their backstories and criminal activities, including drug dealing. The characters include an experienced criminal, a newcomer hiding money, a family man who has a darker side, and an unstable character known as "The Freak." Tension rises as Tommy holds The Freak at gunpoint twice, and the script ends by teasing the identity of the person who committed the crime seen at the beginning.
This 3 sentence summary describes the key events and shots in a film clip: The clip takes place in an abandoned house with low lighting where two bodies are found dead and one is still alive struggling to escape. As ominous diegetic music plays, the killer approaches the house and enters through a match cut, using cross cuts to build suspense of the killer's approaching. Upon entering, the killer strangles the last surviving victim, shown through a long shot of their shadows before the camera pans out, ending the clip.
The document summarizes key screenshots from the opening scene of the film "Saw III". It describes how the low lighting reveals a man trapped in a room with a gun on the floor. He struggles to reach the gun but finds it is empty. Frustrated, he searches the room with a torch and discovers he is trapped by an ankle brace. The only way to escape is to snap his own ankle, shown in a close-up shot with sound effects to convey the pain and gore. The blood on the floor and film title fade-in establish this as the disturbing introduction to the third installment in the Saw franchise.
Recently divorced Meg and her daughter Sarah have moved into a new home in New York. During a tour of the house, they discover a panic room designed to be impenetrable. That night, three burglars break into the home. Meg locks herself and Sarah inside the secure panic room for safety. However, the criminals seem to know the house's layout and want whatever is inside the panic room. Just by the trailer, it is clear the film aims to appeal to a wide audience over 15 with elements like the mother-daughter relationship drawing in older females while violence attracts teen boys and men.
Recently divorced Meg and her daughter Sarah have moved into a new home in New York. During a tour of the house, they discover a high-security panic room. That night, three burglars break into the home, and Meg locks herself and Sarah inside the panic room for safety. However, the thieves seem to know the house's layout and want whatever is inside the panic room. The trailer establishes the new home setting and mother-daughter relationship before tensions escalate with the home invasion, showing that the panic room will not keep Meg and Sarah entirely safe from the intruders.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, and sound design of a scene from a film. It describes how the camera work establishes power dynamics between characters through angles. The editing maintains tension through quick cuts despite a still camera. Mise-en-scene uses colors like creams and greys to ease the audience at first, then shifts to darker browns and blacks as the scene becomes more tense. Sound design adds little music at first for eeriness, then introduces tense low string music to mirror the horror of the situation.
Thrillers aim to keep audiences guessing through mysteries involving a protagonist and antagonist. They build suspense and tension as the protagonist works to defeat the antagonist, typically through discovery of clues. Generic thriller openings establish the genre through production company logos and credits accompanied by setting music. Examples given are Inception, Panic Room, Man on Fire, and Memento, with Panic Room specifically opening with an establishing shot of New York City, text titles, and unsettling music that raises questions without showing who is speaking.
This document analyzes still images from a trailer for a horror/thriller movie about a family attacked by antagonists. The first image shows the happy family at the dinner table to establish equilibrium. The second shows one of the antagonists peering into the house, creating tension. The third shows family members in shock after one is shot with a crossbow, introducing violence and disequilibrium. The fourth establishes the setting of the house where the events take place. Subsequent images analyze shots that create fear, unease, and tension through the use of masks, lighting, points of view, and the crosshairs of a weapon.
This document is a script for a soap opera that introduces several characters involved in crime. It begins at a crime scene and cuts between the characters, revealing bits of their backstories and criminal activities, including drug dealing. The characters include an experienced criminal, a newcomer hiding money, a family man who has a darker side, and an unstable character known as "The Freak." Tension rises as Tommy holds The Freak at gunpoint twice, and the script ends by teasing the identity of the person who committed the crime seen at the beginning.
This 3 sentence summary describes the key events and shots in a film clip: The clip takes place in an abandoned house with low lighting where two bodies are found dead and one is still alive struggling to escape. As ominous diegetic music plays, the killer approaches the house and enters through a match cut, using cross cuts to build suspense of the killer's approaching. Upon entering, the killer strangles the last surviving victim, shown through a long shot of their shadows before the camera pans out, ending the clip.
The document summarizes key screenshots from the opening scene of the film "Saw III". It describes how the low lighting reveals a man trapped in a room with a gun on the floor. He struggles to reach the gun but finds it is empty. Frustrated, he searches the room with a torch and discovers he is trapped by an ankle brace. The only way to escape is to snap his own ankle, shown in a close-up shot with sound effects to convey the pain and gore. The blood on the floor and film title fade-in establish this as the disturbing introduction to the third installment in the Saw franchise.
Recently divorced Meg and her daughter Sarah have moved into a new home in New York. During a tour of the house, they discover a panic room designed to be impenetrable. That night, three burglars break into the home. Meg locks herself and Sarah inside the secure panic room for safety. However, the criminals seem to know the house's layout and want whatever is inside the panic room. Just by the trailer, it is clear the film aims to appeal to a wide audience over 15 with elements like the mother-daughter relationship drawing in older females while violence attracts teen boys and men.
Recently divorced Meg and her daughter Sarah have moved into a new home in New York. During a tour of the house, they discover a high-security panic room. That night, three burglars break into the home, and Meg locks herself and Sarah inside the panic room for safety. However, the thieves seem to know the house's layout and want whatever is inside the panic room. The trailer establishes the new home setting and mother-daughter relationship before tensions escalate with the home invasion, showing that the panic room will not keep Meg and Sarah entirely safe from the intruders.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, and sound design of a scene from a film. It describes how the camera work establishes power dynamics between characters through angles. The editing maintains tension through quick cuts despite a still camera. Mise-en-scene uses colors like creams and greys to ease the audience at first, then shifts to darker browns and blacks as the scene becomes more tense. Sound design adds little music at first for eeriness, then introduces tense low string music to mirror the horror of the situation.
Thrillers aim to keep audiences guessing through mysteries involving a protagonist and antagonist. They build suspense and tension as the protagonist works to defeat the antagonist, typically through discovery of clues. Generic thriller openings establish the genre through production company logos and credits accompanied by setting music. Examples given are Inception, Panic Room, Man on Fire, and Memento, with Panic Room specifically opening with an establishing shot of New York City, text titles, and unsettling music that raises questions without showing who is speaking.
The non-diegetic music at the start of the sequence sets an ominous yet magical tone, with notes that introduce the titles and violins that evoke a sense of the supernatural. As the character enters, the more chaotic music matches what is seen and signals that the character is under pressure. Digetic sounds of a roaring creature in the distance and rumbling alarm the audience and make us worry for the character as the source gets closer, before the music dissolves into the theme.
The title sequence of The Sixth Sense is unusual in that it begins with the titles before any footage. The black and white color scheme uses black to represent danger and death, and white possibly hints at the supernatural. If white represents innocence, the increasing presence of black suggests innocence giving way. The sequence follows a typical hierarchy, listing the main star first. Non-diegetic music builds tension and signals the thriller/horror genre. The instrumental climaxes on the title, scaring viewers and highlighting the film's importance. Footage appears three minutes in, starting with a long shot of a woman emerging from darkness.
Evaluation: Q1.In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge...jacksoncoutain
The question 'In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?' is answered in a variety of screenshots.
The document analyzes and summarizes 3 trailers for television shows: Breaking Bad season 1, Skins series 2, and Peaky Blinders series 2. For Breaking Bad, it summarizes the main character Walter White and his transformation to a life of crime due to cancer. For Skins, it describes the dark and gloomy tone of the trailer showing the aftermath of a party. For Peaky Blinders, it notes the build up of tension and action through the use of pacing and sound, gripping the audience.
Locations & pictures the wells templateAsuka Young
1. The document discusses three potential filming locations for a school media project trailer: a park in The Wells known for its large swing, a street near a house, and inside a member's house.
2. The park was selected as the first location due to its proximity and iconic swing. Risks include other users and safety. Permission will be sought from the local council.
3. The street was chosen as it allows filming exterior shots of a "house" after interior shots. Risks involve property and traffic during a planned fighting sequence.
4. The member's house interior provides a suitable middle-class setting for emotional family argument scenes. Risks involve property damage, and permission may be needed from
Johnny is a famous criminal on the run from an underground organization called "the key" that is seeking revenge and to retrieve the money Johnny stole. The film will follow Johnny as he tries to evade the key, whose members are anonymous and tracking him everywhere. Flashbacks will reveal Johnny's past crimes and why he is now in danger, with the film utilizing confusion and tension like in Inception to keep the audience immersed in Johnny's nightmare of being constantly hunted.
The document discusses how lighting, location, costumes, and props are used in the film The Descent to create suspense and drama. Lighting in the underground cave settings adds to the tension and unease. Changes in location at the beginning are appreciated by viewers to understand the context. Costumes for the daughter suggest she may be a ghost. Props like a birthday cake represent impending death of characters and foreshadow future events. Overall, these elements of mise-en-scene manipulate the atmosphere and elicit strong emotions from the audience.
Stella Tran, a talent manager at Charming Charlie, emails Jarred King, a video producer, requesting links to view a recruiting video King produced. King responds with links to view the video on YouTube and Box.net in different file formats. He notes the video is complete and colors/sounds are balanced. He will send the final invoice shortly. Tran previously emailed King asking if the video would be finished in time for a 9am meeting the next morning to show regional/district managers.
This document provides an analysis of various shots from the trailer for the movie "Cabin in the Woods". It summarizes the purpose and meaning behind 14 different shots or sequences from the trailer. Key details that are highlighted include shots that build tension, mystery, and suggest that the group of characters are being watched and are in danger. Symbols like the grid wall and lights going out indicate that there is no escape. The shots are used to provide clues about the plot and create an unsettling, ominous tone.
The document provides analysis of conventions, sounds, titles, camera techniques, and mise-en-scene in the opening scenes of the film Scream. It notes that the killer calls his victim, setting up the threat over the phone. Shots establish the isolated suburban setting and show signs that something is amiss, like a mysteriously swinging swing. Camera angles and positioning of knives in shots further foreshadow danger for the blonde victim. Details of her appearance and the caller's responses also suggest a threatening situation is developing.
The document outlines a proposed horror/mystery film called "Trapped". The plot involves two new students at a school who explore an abandoned house on campus against warnings, and become trapped inside. As they search for a way out, they discover they are not the first to be trapped there. It is eventually revealed that their student guide is behind the incidents, using the house to hold people hostage. The film aims to build tension as the characters explore the dark, creepy setting. It cites the film "Don't Breathe" as a tonal inspiration. The target audience is those who enjoy short horror films and mysteries with plot twists.
The document provides an analysis of the title sequence of the film "Essex Boys" and how it effectively establishes the thriller genre. In 9 scenes, the sequence uses lighting, camera angles, locations, and symbols to create an unsettling and ominous atmosphere. It implies danger, mystery, and entrapment through shots such as a man alone in a dark garage, a menacing character in a car, enclosed tunnel shots, and muddy, isolated outdoor locations.
The Dark Knight opening scene establishes tension through gradual shots that build to action. It begins with an establishing shot of Gotham City that zooms in slowly. A window then shatters, signaling this as an action film. Two men are seen preparing grappling hooks to cross streets. Their conversation in a car reveals they are robbing a bank for the Joker. More men then rob the bank, with one having a distinctive hobble. When the silent alarm is triggered, it rings to a private number rather than 911.
1. The document analyzes the shots and scenes in the trailer for a horror movie about a Ouija board. It examines things like shot types, lengths, lighting, and how each shot is intended to create tension, suspense, or reveal information to the audience.
2. Several shots zoom in on characters or objects to draw the audience in and create a sense of unease, such as a shot of a smiling child behind a fence and a close-up of a character finding a mysterious object.
3. Other shots use low angles, lighting, and point-of-view techniques to make the setting seem threatening and leave the audience wondering what will happen, like a shot up a dark staircase or
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, serving as the sequel to 2005's Batman Begins. Christian Bale reprises his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne alongside returning cast members Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman. The film introduces the character of The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, a new criminal mastermind who poses a rising threat that Batman, Harvey Dent, and the police must work together to stop.
This script is about 3 friends who take shelter in an abandoned building during a storm. Strange noises are heard and one friend disappears. The remaining two try to leave but the third is also pulled into the shadows. The script then flashes forward to an interrogation room where one of the surviving friends is recounting the events of that night to two officials. He nervously reveals that the shadows in the building had eyes.
1) A couple walks through a dark train station at night, lit only by lamps, as quiet ominous music plays and trains can be heard passing on the tracks. They laugh while scrolling through photos on the girl's phone.
2) While looking at photos, the boy notices a blackened figure appearing behind the girl in some of the photos, staring at her. They brush it off and get on the train.
3) On the train, the boy sees the same threatening mysterious figure watching them and urges the girl to change carriages. However, the next carriage looks identical and contains the same blackened figure.
The opening scene establishes the genre as an action/thriller through a man surrounded by fire. Gunshots, footsteps and other diegetic sounds create tension for both the character and audience. Non-diegetic music also builds tension. Medium shots show the deserted setting while close-ups focus on the unknown killer to build suspense. Fast editing and mise-en-scene like ropes and boats add mystery about the plot while intriguing the audience to watch more.
The Usual Suspects - Red Hat Developer Day 2012-11-01Jorge Hidalgo
Slides for my talk at Red Hat Developer Day 2012-11-01.
Abstract: OpenShift has already established itself as a great platform to run Java applications (plus many other technologies) in the Cloud. But OpenShift also offers the foundation for a development environment, including source control with Git, build automation with Maven and continuous integration with Jenkins. In this session, we will learn how to extend the basic development environment and create a more powerful environment on OpenShift featuring usual suspects’ such as Sonar for continuous quality assurance, Cargo/Selenium/Arquillian for integration testing or JMeter for performance/load testing. The session includes a live demo built on OpenShift Origin.
The opening sequence consists entirely of blue text on a black background with non-diegetic sound. It does not effectively set the tone or intrigue the viewer about the characters and plot. There are no camera shots, effects on the text, or evolution in the sound to engage the audience. More elements could have been added to make it an more compelling opening that provides clues about the genre and target audience.
Codes and Conventions for Thriller Movie Posterssamburgessmedia
The document analyzes codes and conventions for thriller movie posters. It discusses how posters advertise films physically by being placed in public spaces. It then summarizes the common elements found in 9 example thriller posters, including having the protagonist in the foreground/center, including an attention-grabbing tagline for 7 of the posters, prominently featuring the lead actor's name in bold text matching the title font for visibility, using contrasting colors like black and bright hues to make the title stand out, and utilizing a large central image to visually represent the film's theme or tone.
The document discusses the music, TV, and clothing preferences of a teenage boy audience member. It states that the boy would listen to loud, meaningful songs that explore themes and elicit feelings. He would enjoy crime TV shows like Sherlock for their plot twists and mysteries. In terms of clothing, the boy would dress like typical teenagers but care more about intellectual interests than his appearance.
The non-diegetic music at the start of the sequence sets an ominous yet magical tone, with notes that introduce the titles and violins that evoke a sense of the supernatural. As the character enters, the more chaotic music matches what is seen and signals that the character is under pressure. Digetic sounds of a roaring creature in the distance and rumbling alarm the audience and make us worry for the character as the source gets closer, before the music dissolves into the theme.
The title sequence of The Sixth Sense is unusual in that it begins with the titles before any footage. The black and white color scheme uses black to represent danger and death, and white possibly hints at the supernatural. If white represents innocence, the increasing presence of black suggests innocence giving way. The sequence follows a typical hierarchy, listing the main star first. Non-diegetic music builds tension and signals the thriller/horror genre. The instrumental climaxes on the title, scaring viewers and highlighting the film's importance. Footage appears three minutes in, starting with a long shot of a woman emerging from darkness.
Evaluation: Q1.In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge...jacksoncoutain
The question 'In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?' is answered in a variety of screenshots.
The document analyzes and summarizes 3 trailers for television shows: Breaking Bad season 1, Skins series 2, and Peaky Blinders series 2. For Breaking Bad, it summarizes the main character Walter White and his transformation to a life of crime due to cancer. For Skins, it describes the dark and gloomy tone of the trailer showing the aftermath of a party. For Peaky Blinders, it notes the build up of tension and action through the use of pacing and sound, gripping the audience.
Locations & pictures the wells templateAsuka Young
1. The document discusses three potential filming locations for a school media project trailer: a park in The Wells known for its large swing, a street near a house, and inside a member's house.
2. The park was selected as the first location due to its proximity and iconic swing. Risks include other users and safety. Permission will be sought from the local council.
3. The street was chosen as it allows filming exterior shots of a "house" after interior shots. Risks involve property and traffic during a planned fighting sequence.
4. The member's house interior provides a suitable middle-class setting for emotional family argument scenes. Risks involve property damage, and permission may be needed from
Johnny is a famous criminal on the run from an underground organization called "the key" that is seeking revenge and to retrieve the money Johnny stole. The film will follow Johnny as he tries to evade the key, whose members are anonymous and tracking him everywhere. Flashbacks will reveal Johnny's past crimes and why he is now in danger, with the film utilizing confusion and tension like in Inception to keep the audience immersed in Johnny's nightmare of being constantly hunted.
The document discusses how lighting, location, costumes, and props are used in the film The Descent to create suspense and drama. Lighting in the underground cave settings adds to the tension and unease. Changes in location at the beginning are appreciated by viewers to understand the context. Costumes for the daughter suggest she may be a ghost. Props like a birthday cake represent impending death of characters and foreshadow future events. Overall, these elements of mise-en-scene manipulate the atmosphere and elicit strong emotions from the audience.
Stella Tran, a talent manager at Charming Charlie, emails Jarred King, a video producer, requesting links to view a recruiting video King produced. King responds with links to view the video on YouTube and Box.net in different file formats. He notes the video is complete and colors/sounds are balanced. He will send the final invoice shortly. Tran previously emailed King asking if the video would be finished in time for a 9am meeting the next morning to show regional/district managers.
This document provides an analysis of various shots from the trailer for the movie "Cabin in the Woods". It summarizes the purpose and meaning behind 14 different shots or sequences from the trailer. Key details that are highlighted include shots that build tension, mystery, and suggest that the group of characters are being watched and are in danger. Symbols like the grid wall and lights going out indicate that there is no escape. The shots are used to provide clues about the plot and create an unsettling, ominous tone.
The document provides analysis of conventions, sounds, titles, camera techniques, and mise-en-scene in the opening scenes of the film Scream. It notes that the killer calls his victim, setting up the threat over the phone. Shots establish the isolated suburban setting and show signs that something is amiss, like a mysteriously swinging swing. Camera angles and positioning of knives in shots further foreshadow danger for the blonde victim. Details of her appearance and the caller's responses also suggest a threatening situation is developing.
The document outlines a proposed horror/mystery film called "Trapped". The plot involves two new students at a school who explore an abandoned house on campus against warnings, and become trapped inside. As they search for a way out, they discover they are not the first to be trapped there. It is eventually revealed that their student guide is behind the incidents, using the house to hold people hostage. The film aims to build tension as the characters explore the dark, creepy setting. It cites the film "Don't Breathe" as a tonal inspiration. The target audience is those who enjoy short horror films and mysteries with plot twists.
The document provides an analysis of the title sequence of the film "Essex Boys" and how it effectively establishes the thriller genre. In 9 scenes, the sequence uses lighting, camera angles, locations, and symbols to create an unsettling and ominous atmosphere. It implies danger, mystery, and entrapment through shots such as a man alone in a dark garage, a menacing character in a car, enclosed tunnel shots, and muddy, isolated outdoor locations.
The Dark Knight opening scene establishes tension through gradual shots that build to action. It begins with an establishing shot of Gotham City that zooms in slowly. A window then shatters, signaling this as an action film. Two men are seen preparing grappling hooks to cross streets. Their conversation in a car reveals they are robbing a bank for the Joker. More men then rob the bank, with one having a distinctive hobble. When the silent alarm is triggered, it rings to a private number rather than 911.
1. The document analyzes the shots and scenes in the trailer for a horror movie about a Ouija board. It examines things like shot types, lengths, lighting, and how each shot is intended to create tension, suspense, or reveal information to the audience.
2. Several shots zoom in on characters or objects to draw the audience in and create a sense of unease, such as a shot of a smiling child behind a fence and a close-up of a character finding a mysterious object.
3. Other shots use low angles, lighting, and point-of-view techniques to make the setting seem threatening and leave the audience wondering what will happen, like a shot up a dark staircase or
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, serving as the sequel to 2005's Batman Begins. Christian Bale reprises his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne alongside returning cast members Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman. The film introduces the character of The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, a new criminal mastermind who poses a rising threat that Batman, Harvey Dent, and the police must work together to stop.
This script is about 3 friends who take shelter in an abandoned building during a storm. Strange noises are heard and one friend disappears. The remaining two try to leave but the third is also pulled into the shadows. The script then flashes forward to an interrogation room where one of the surviving friends is recounting the events of that night to two officials. He nervously reveals that the shadows in the building had eyes.
1) A couple walks through a dark train station at night, lit only by lamps, as quiet ominous music plays and trains can be heard passing on the tracks. They laugh while scrolling through photos on the girl's phone.
2) While looking at photos, the boy notices a blackened figure appearing behind the girl in some of the photos, staring at her. They brush it off and get on the train.
3) On the train, the boy sees the same threatening mysterious figure watching them and urges the girl to change carriages. However, the next carriage looks identical and contains the same blackened figure.
The opening scene establishes the genre as an action/thriller through a man surrounded by fire. Gunshots, footsteps and other diegetic sounds create tension for both the character and audience. Non-diegetic music also builds tension. Medium shots show the deserted setting while close-ups focus on the unknown killer to build suspense. Fast editing and mise-en-scene like ropes and boats add mystery about the plot while intriguing the audience to watch more.
The Usual Suspects - Red Hat Developer Day 2012-11-01Jorge Hidalgo
Slides for my talk at Red Hat Developer Day 2012-11-01.
Abstract: OpenShift has already established itself as a great platform to run Java applications (plus many other technologies) in the Cloud. But OpenShift also offers the foundation for a development environment, including source control with Git, build automation with Maven and continuous integration with Jenkins. In this session, we will learn how to extend the basic development environment and create a more powerful environment on OpenShift featuring usual suspects’ such as Sonar for continuous quality assurance, Cargo/Selenium/Arquillian for integration testing or JMeter for performance/load testing. The session includes a live demo built on OpenShift Origin.
The opening sequence consists entirely of blue text on a black background with non-diegetic sound. It does not effectively set the tone or intrigue the viewer about the characters and plot. There are no camera shots, effects on the text, or evolution in the sound to engage the audience. More elements could have been added to make it an more compelling opening that provides clues about the genre and target audience.
Codes and Conventions for Thriller Movie Posterssamburgessmedia
The document analyzes codes and conventions for thriller movie posters. It discusses how posters advertise films physically by being placed in public spaces. It then summarizes the common elements found in 9 example thriller posters, including having the protagonist in the foreground/center, including an attention-grabbing tagline for 7 of the posters, prominently featuring the lead actor's name in bold text matching the title font for visibility, using contrasting colors like black and bright hues to make the title stand out, and utilizing a large central image to visually represent the film's theme or tone.
The document discusses the music, TV, and clothing preferences of a teenage boy audience member. It states that the boy would listen to loud, meaningful songs that explore themes and elicit feelings. He would enjoy crime TV shows like Sherlock for their plot twists and mysteries. In terms of clothing, the boy would dress like typical teenagers but care more about intellectual interests than his appearance.
The scene takes place at night on a docked ship between two characters. One character is injured and unable to move while the other remains mysterious as only his hands are shown. Shots are framed and lit to build tension and emphasize the power dynamic between the characters. Slow editing and diegetic sounds immerse the audience before ominous non-diegetic music cues that something important is about to happen.
Research and planning is vital to the success of any film production. For the preliminary task, there was little research and planning - the group had a short discussion about what to film and where. However, for the thriller opening there was significantly more research and planning, including questionnaires, focus groups, and plot pitches.
Production techniques improved from the preliminary task to the thriller opening. For the preliminary task, the camera settings were not adjusted, but for the thriller various camera techniques were used, such as adjusting the white balance and focus and following the rule of thirds.
Post-production involved more advanced editing for the thriller opening compared to the preliminary task. More footage was collected and trimmed down for the thriller, and
For their preliminary task, the students had limited time and equipment for planning and filming. Their final thriller opening took weeks to plan with in-depth research. While some shots like shot-reverse-shot were similar, the final product had improved planning, equipment usage, and editing skills. They gained confidence using cameras, dolly, and tripod. Continuity editing skills improved between tasks. Though one scene lacked a dolly, overall the final thriller looked professional and realistic due to high quality filming and editing.
The document describes different camera shots and techniques that could be used in a scene involving multiple characters. It outlines wide shots to show all characters, deep focus shots to keep the entire scene in focus while zoomed out, close-ups of characters' faces to show emotions during lines, and panning shots that stay close while moving between characters. The scene envisioned would use few cuts, mainly relying on straight cuts and zooms to transition between these basic shots.
The document analyzes the opening two minutes of the film "The Usual Suspects". It notes that the opening is nonlinear, begins with a new equilibrium shown by calm water that is then disrupted. It also uses restricted narration from the point of view of one of the characters, which creates tension and confusion for the audience. Key questions are raised about the significance of the water in the opening titles and the relationship between the two men introduced.
The opening credits begin with a mysterious man slowly turning the pages of a book in the dark, signifying he is looking for something specific and piquing the audience's interest. Non-diegetic sounds build suspense. The title appears in a sketchy font that jumps repeatedly, making the viewer feel uneasy. Quick close-ups of sharp metal objects imply experimentation, confirming the thriller genre. Subsequent shots show the character's private activities like writing and cutting pictures, suggesting obsession and instability. Repeated self-harm is shown through bandaged hands.
The document provides an analysis of the opening scene of the film "The Usual Suspects." It discusses several aspects of the scene including its genre, narrative elements, mise-en-scene, lighting, music and how they build suspense and mystery. Specifically, it notes that the opening scene takes place at night, using lighting and music to set an eerie tone. It introduces a character named Keaton who appears injured and in danger as oil drums leak nearby. A mysterious figure named Keyser approaches, shoots and kills Keaton before causing an explosion on the boat.
The document provides a treatment for a music video by DLZ. It describes a series of shots that will be included in the video, including a mugging, the injured mugger recovering at home, the victim finding his stolen wallet, and a confrontation between the mugger and victim in an alley that turns violent. It also includes the lyrics that will be sung in the video by a silhouetted singer.
The music video treatment involves shots of a criminal leaving a crime scene with a blood trail and establishing shots of a mugging location. It then alternates between shots of the criminal's messy room and the victim's cleaner room. The plot follows the criminal as he prepares to attack the victim by grabbing a knife. Interspersed are lyrics. It then shows both characters walking towards an alley where a fight ensues over the victim's phone. The criminal returns home injured as the victim searches for him. The video ends with the victim outside the criminal's house.
The storyboard proposes a 7 shot sequence to open a thriller film. Shot 1 shows a close-up of a bright light in a dark room to create intrigue. Shot 2 pans along a dimly lit bookshelf to further the mystery. Shot 3 closely pans 4 candles being lit, setting a chilling mood. Shot 4 shows a gun being placed in front of the candles to portray danger. Shot 5 circles a victim on a newspaper, creating tension. Shot 6 shows a killer approaching a house at night. Shot 7 depicts the killer's shoes as he enters the house from an ambiguous low angle, signifying an intrusion.
The document discusses conventions of gangster films. Traditional mob films featured antagonistic male characters in black suits and ties, bowler hats, and trench coats, usually smoking and carrying guns or knives. Modern gangster films depict younger, richer men wearing baggy clothes and jewelry while carrying weapons. The document also summarizes scenes and techniques used in the openings of Pulp Fiction, The Godfather, and Gangster Squad, including the use of diegetic sound, lighting, shot types, and music to set tones and involve the audience.
Film opening analysis: The Usual Suspectslilycurtis
The opening scene of The Usual Suspects establishes mystery and danger. It shows a man lighting matches on a boat at night, which ignites oil on the ground. This leads to a line of fire passing by a dead body, suggesting a fight occurred. An unknown man puts out the fire by urinating and approaches the injured first man. The shadowed man pulls out a gun and appears ready to kill the first man. When he fires, the camera cuts away, heightening suspense without showing the shooting. This leaves the audience wanting resolution and sets up an investigation by police heard later through sirens.
The document summarizes thriller openings from three films:
Gothica (2003) starts in darkness with a woman talking to the audience through a cage, setting up intrigue and danger. Brick (2006) immediately shows a death and running water, conventions of the thriller genre, with characters running from something unknown. Book Of Eli (2009) opens in a dead forest with the diegetic sounds of wind, then shows a body and man in a gas mask, using tension-building techniques like a red herring and slow motion to draw the audience in.
The title sequence of the film "Thief" aims to attract a male audience aged 18-50. It sets a dark and ominous mood through the music, dark lighting, and lack of character introductions. This grim feeling introduces the audience to the crime and robbery themes of the film. The sound of raindrops and tense music further build suspense. Shots of a character getting into a foggy car without context, followed by a small robbery, provide just enough narrative to hint at the story to come without giving too much away. The dark representation of the criminal characters contrasts with how some other crime films have portrayed criminals in a brighter light.
This presentation details what is going to happen throughout our thriller movie, when it is going to happen and why it happens. I also slightly explain what effect it will have on the audience and on the narrative as a whole.
The document compares and contrasts the costumes and props of modern gangsters versus traditional gangsters. Modern gangsters are typically younger, wear baggy clothing like jeans and trench coats, and display jewelry. They also carry knives and guns. Traditional gangsters commonly wear black suits, white shirts, black ties or bow ties, waistcoats, and bowler hats. They also wear trench coats and carry knives and guns, and sometimes cigars or cigarettes and canes.
The opening titles show an extreme close-up of a dead woman's hand holding a smoking gun, with credits rolling. The camera then zooms out to reveal the woman's body on a desk, wearing a red dress and coat, with half her face lit brightly and the other half in shadow. Midway, the camera turns to a low angle of a secret murderer hidden behind blinds, wearing a hat and coat to conceal his identity as he writes a letter and speaks. The scene ends on the hidden man finishing writing and speaking dramatically to suspense the audience.
In the opening scene of the gangster film, traditional costumes of black suits and props of guns and knives are used. Dark lighting creates a tense atmosphere as something ominous is about to happen. Various shot types like close-ups, mid shots and long shots are employed to follow the characters and focus on objects of significance. The scene starts with titles accompanied by non-diegetic sound to set the tone before cutting to diegetic dialogue and action that advances the plot.
In the opening scene of the gangster film, traditional costumes of black suits and props of guns and knives are used. Dark lighting creates a tense atmosphere as something ominous is about to happen. Various shot types like close-ups, mid shots and long shots are employed to follow the characters and focus on objects of significance like weapons. The scene starts with the credits in black and white to set the tone, and editing uses sound bridges to transition between diegetic and non-diegetic sound.
The opening sequence of Saw introduces many questions to draw the audience in and create narrative enigma. It establishes three men in a dark, isolated basement bathroom who are chained up with no memory of how they got there. Lighting starts very dark to build mystery before harsh white lights reveal the grim setting and a dead body. Camera shots expose the frightened expressions and hopeless situation of the characters to immerse the viewer. Unusual for the genre, it does not immediately present conventional character types or themes, focusing instead on mystery and tension through visual and audio techniques.
The title sequence of the film "Thief" aims to set a dark and tense mood through its use of music, dark lighting, and lack of character introductions. It draws a male audience aged 18-50 by portraying a grim view of crime through shots of a robbery in the opening. Sound design, like raindrops overlapping the title, helps establish this suspicious atmosphere and builds anticipation. The narrative provides clues like a character getting in a car and a hinted small robbery, but gives no explanations to maintain an ambiguous tone fitting for the crime thriller genre.
The proposed film opening would begin with slow shots of a dark, lonely woods to set an ominous tone. Sounds of chopping and heavy breathing would be heard. The camera would then track a trail of blood leading to a mysterious figure holding a hammer, covered in blood. Close-ups would show details to build tension. A point-of-view shot from the body would look up blurrily at the killer before cutting to five years earlier in the killer's bathroom as he washes blood off. A voiceover would explain his first kill as motivation for the character. Shots would show signs of a struggle in the kitchen. Sound and lighting would be used to further build mystery and emphasize the dark side of the character.
This document summarizes the key findings from a student's research on deconstructing four films: Trainspotting, Inception, War Games, and The Dark Knight. The student analyzed similarities across the films in their opening two minutes through the technical codes of sound, mise-en-scene, camera work, and editing. Research on film genres showed thriller films thrill audiences through diverse storylines involving victims, villains, and characters overcoming problems. The student concluded thriller films start and maintain mystery and intrigue from the beginning through their use of sound, characters in action, and hints at problems to be solved.
Two friends go for a jog in bright lighting representing their friendship. Suddenly, a blurred white figure appears and they are separated. One friend is seen running away in fear. The friends are then shown tied to chairs, with one having severe cuts on his face in low, ominous lighting. One friend is taken away while the other acts suspiciously. It is then discovered that one friend has been killed, surrounded by blood and dead leaves in dark clothing symbolizing death. The opening ends with an antagonist facing a wall of portraits of missing people with red crosses, as psychotic laughter plays in the background.
This document provides a shot-by-shot analysis of scenes from the film "Lord of War". The scenes depict bullets moving through different stages of production and distribution. In the opening scene, bullets completely fill the screen, representing death and destruction. Subsequent scenes show bullets being manufactured in a factory, packed into crates, and transported to conflict zones. Nicholas Cage's character is introduced, casually discussing the arms trade. The lighting and expressions of those handling bullets remain neutral, reflecting relaxed attitudes towards weapons' lethal capabilities. By following individual bullets, the analysis traces their journey from production to use in warfare.
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In their analysis of a recent HijackLoader sample, CrowdStrike researchers discovered new techniques designed to increase the defense evasion capabilities of the loader. The malware developer used a standard process hollowing technique coupled with an additional trigger that was activated by the parent process writing to a pipe. This new approach, called "Interactive Process Hollowing", has the potential to make defense evasion stealthier.
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3. The opening shot is of all the matches in a pack igniting
at the same time. Starts with a bang and ends with a
bang. Just on different scales.
The packet of matches we find out is used to ignite a
trail of fire. We see an injured man on the floor, trying
to get rid of evidence and destroy forensic evidence?
A tracking shot follows the trail of fire, until out of no
where a line of wee trail strops the flame trail in its
tracks, this is slightly humorous but also ominous at the
same time, which creates a tense and thrilling
atmosphere.
There is a tilt from the trail of pee to the blackened
figure on the balcony weeing. This is his entrance,
what’s his exit going to be like?!
4. If you look in the rule of thirds then the lighter is right in
the middle, this signifies the lighter and makes it a
significant prop.
The figure then pulls out a gun after he lights his cigarette
and holds the gun side ways and holds it sideways like a
gangster, pulls the trigger twice, why?
The blackened figure drops his lit cigarette onto the floor
with attitude, from his black leather gloves which we can
tell he wants to keep his identity anonymous. Which create
tension and enigma.
The cigarette lands perfectly onto a secondary trail of fuel,
which then combusts and the trail begins again. Where
again is to destroy evidence of bodies and any criminal
activity.
5. The camera then reveals the explosion of the ship
yard from a low angle shot to show how big the
explosion is and make us feel threatened by the
explosion.
There are no credits during the opening scene, I believe this is adding to the enigma. You
don’t know who the characters are, no names barley any faces and not even the names
of the cast or crew members! This is so constricted that no names are even spoken.