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The document discusses the production company Lucid Dreams and their thriller film "Wraith". It describes various visual and audio techniques used in the title sequence and early scenes to set an atmosphere of mystery and portray the experiences of the protagonist Grace who suffers from mental disorders and schizophrenic episodes. These techniques include the use of smoke, black and white footage, abstract shots, graveyard settings, and dissolving transitions between scenes accompanied by an intensifying non-diegetic voiceover.
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The document discusses the production company Lucid Dreams and their thriller film "Wraith". It describes various film techniques and effects used to set the atmosphere of mystery, build tension, and represent the protagonist Grace's schizophrenic episodes and visions. These include using smoke effects to introduce the title, abstract shots implying she is being watched, a graveyard setting to represent spiritual danger, intensifying voiceovers, reversing shots on a bus ride to disorient the audience, and having Grace frantically tear pages where mysterious words appeared. The goal was to explore new techniques, develop the narrative and characters, and immerse the audience in Grace's perspective without revealing everything.
Donnie Darko
The document provides analysis of several key scenes in the movie Donnie Darko. It summarizes the mood, symbolism, and plot foreshadowing conveyed through lighting, camera work, settings and costumes in various scenes. Key events summarized include Donnie lying alone in a field at the beginning, his interactions with the strange character of Grandma Death, the flooding at school he causes, his stabbing of Frank and shooting of his eye, and Donnie's death laughing as the plane engine falls through his bedroom ceiling.
Analysing film openings- Donnie Darko, The shining and Insidious
The Donnie Darko opening sequence establishes the mysterious tone and setting through its use of slow panning shots, tense music, and Donnie's strange behavior in his pajamas. The Shining opening uses sweeping shots of the isolated location and unsettling non-diegetic screams to build tension. Insidious employs a chilling red title font, ghostly fading text, and unnerving violin music to set an ominous atmosphere.
Analysis of Film Opening Sequences
Analysis of Film Opening Sequences by Sabrina Bourhaba for AS Media Studies
Films analysed:
Skyfall (dir: Mendes, 2012)
Antichrist (dir: von Trier, 2009)
Shaun of the Dead (dir: Wright, 2004)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (dir: Columbus, 2001)
Harry potter opening sequence analysis - Lauren Mo
The document analyzes genre conventions used in the opening sequence of the film Harry Potter. It discusses how the opening establishes the setting of Privet Drive through a sign with an owl at night, creating mystery and tension. Subsequent shots of the owl flying and a character holding a prop object engage the audience and imply that action is about to begin. Conventions like the nighttime setting, use of props, and introduction of the hero Dumbledore support the action adventure genre and keep the audience intrigued about what will happen next.
Mediapresentation Almost Done2
The document analyzes common cinematography techniques used in opening titles and shots of psychological horror films. It provides examples from films like The Shining, The Butterfly Effect, and The Others. Common techniques identified include establishing the setting through long shots before introducing titles over images. Titles are often in capital letters and centered to stand out. Tracking and zooming shots are used to introduce important characters in an obscured way, building mystery. Close-ups of characters show emotions like fear. Medium shots build suspense by showing characters' reactions. Point-of-view shots put the viewer in the character's perspective. Extreme long shots establish remote settings on journeys.
Techniques I like
The document discusses techniques used in film trailers to create atmosphere and build tension. It analyzes the trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane, praising its use of asynchronous sound and rising tension in the music to unsettle viewers. Examples from other thriller/horror trailers demonstrate how editing techniques like cuts, close-ups, and focus pulls direct attention to build suspense. Lighting, colors, and filters also set mood and provide clues about the plot and characters. The document considers how these techniques could be applied to create an effective trailer that makes audiences want to watch the full film.
Chernobyl Diaries
This document analyzes the trailer for the horror movie "Chernobyl Diaries" in several sections. It summarizes the storyline established at the beginning of the trailer through text overlays on clips. It describes the visual style and color scheme of title cards used throughout the trailer. The document also analyzes camera shots, angles, lighting, settings and character interactions shown in the trailer that help set up the plot and establish locations the characters visit before heading to Chernobyl. Dialogue reveals they are going to Chernobyl for "extreme tourism."
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The document discusses the production company Lucid Dreams and their thriller film "Wraith". It describes various film techniques and effects used to set the atmosphere of mystery, build tension, and represent the protagonist Grace's schizophrenic episodes and visions. These include using smoke effects to introduce the title, abstract shots implying she is being watched, a graveyard setting to represent spiritual danger, intensifying voiceovers, reversing shots on a bus ride to disorient the audience, and having Grace frantically tear pages where mysterious words appeared. The goal was to explore new techniques, develop the narrative and characters, and immerse the audience in Grace's perspective without revealing everything.
Donnie Darko
The document provides analysis of several key scenes in the movie Donnie Darko. It summarizes the mood, symbolism, and plot foreshadowing conveyed through lighting, camera work, settings and costumes in various scenes. Key events summarized include Donnie lying alone in a field at the beginning, his interactions with the strange character of Grandma Death, the flooding at school he causes, his stabbing of Frank and shooting of his eye, and Donnie's death laughing as the plane engine falls through his bedroom ceiling.
Analysing film openings- Donnie Darko, The shining and Insidious
The Donnie Darko opening sequence establishes the mysterious tone and setting through its use of slow panning shots, tense music, and Donnie's strange behavior in his pajamas. The Shining opening uses sweeping shots of the isolated location and unsettling non-diegetic screams to build tension. Insidious employs a chilling red title font, ghostly fading text, and unnerving violin music to set an ominous atmosphere.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (dir: Columbus, 2001)
Harry potter opening sequence analysis - Lauren Mo
The document analyzes genre conventions used in the opening sequence of the film Harry Potter. It discusses how the opening establishes the setting of Privet Drive through a sign with an owl at night, creating mystery and tension. Subsequent shots of the owl flying and a character holding a prop object engage the audience and imply that action is about to begin. Conventions like the nighttime setting, use of props, and introduction of the hero Dumbledore support the action adventure genre and keep the audience intrigued about what will happen next.
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The document analyzes common cinematography techniques used in opening titles and shots of psychological horror films. It provides examples from films like The Shining, The Butterfly Effect, and The Others. Common techniques identified include establishing the setting through long shots before introducing titles over images. Titles are often in capital letters and centered to stand out. Tracking and zooming shots are used to introduce important characters in an obscured way, building mystery. Close-ups of characters show emotions like fear. Medium shots build suspense by showing characters' reactions. Point-of-view shots put the viewer in the character's perspective. Extreme long shots establish remote settings on journeys.
Techniques I like
The document discusses techniques used in film trailers to create atmosphere and build tension. It analyzes the trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane, praising its use of asynchronous sound and rising tension in the music to unsettle viewers. Examples from other thriller/horror trailers demonstrate how editing techniques like cuts, close-ups, and focus pulls direct attention to build suspense. Lighting, colors, and filters also set mood and provide clues about the plot and characters. The document considers how these techniques could be applied to create an effective trailer that makes audiences want to watch the full film.
Chernobyl Diaries
This document analyzes the trailer for the horror movie "Chernobyl Diaries" in several sections. It summarizes the storyline established at the beginning of the trailer through text overlays on clips. It describes the visual style and color scheme of title cards used throughout the trailer. The document also analyzes camera shots, angles, lighting, settings and character interactions shown in the trailer that help set up the plot and establish locations the characters visit before heading to Chernobyl. Dialogue reveals they are going to Chernobyl for "extreme tourism."
The Conjuring - Trailer Analysis
The trailer effectively builds tension and atmosphere for a horror film using sound, cinematography, and mise-en-scene. It follows a family that moves into a new home in the 1970s. Strange events begin to occur, with unexplained noises and things moving on their own, terrifying the mother. The trailer leaves the viewer wondering what supernatural force is haunting the family through the use of silence, ambient sounds, and mysterious visuals without revealing too much of the plot.
Media coursework evaluation one
This document summarizes the key elements of a film opening for a horror/fantasy genre film titled "Lost Shadows". It discusses the font style, genre, props, camerawork/editing, character costumes/introductions, setting location, and title. The opening establishes mystery through a letter, pendant, and abstract shots without characters. Suspense is built through editing techniques like slowed shots. Costuming introduces the good female victim in light pink and the ominous female murderer from behind in black. The Victorian hotel setting adds a gloomy atmosphere in black and white.
Media coursework evaluation one (1)
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Donnie darko Analysis
The opening sequence of a movie begins with stormy weather sounds to set a tense scene outside at dawn. Though the sunrise suggests a new beginning, low lighting maintains a sense of lingering tension. Title graphics imitate lightning against purple and lilac colors that connote the supernatural. Slow motion shots alienate viewers from characters in a moment that seems preserved to contrast with the discord of the rest of the movie.
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Donnie Darko Opening Scene Analysis
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- Editing techniques like match cuts create meaning and tension. Music sets atmosphere.
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Gone girl analysis
The opening scene of Gone Girl establishes mystery and suspense through its use of lighting, sound, and camera work. A man narrates in a calm tone about violent acts while caressing his wife, Amy, who seems distrustful. The town of North Carthage is shown to be empty and "for sale" through various shots. Later, the disheveled main character Nick is seen outside his home on July 5th, deepening the intrigue around what happened. Throughout, dim lighting, ominous music, and Amy's cunning expressions leave many questions unanswered.
Cabin in the woods trailer analyis
The trailer begins by establishing the suburban location of the characters and their journey to an isolated cabin in the woods. Various shots are used to introduce the characters and build an atmosphere of tension and suspense. When they arrive at the run-down cabin, strange noises and a sense of being watched put the characters on edge. The trailer then reveals that the characters are unknowingly in a controlled experiment and are being stalked by unknown antagonists. Intense action shots show the characters coming under attack, increasing the tension until the final disturbing shot of a character screaming.
The conjuring
The opening scene of The Conjuring sets an ominous tone through dialogue alone on a black screen. It then uses disembodied close-up shots of a doll's eye to create an unsettling and mysterious atmosphere. The lighting throughout is very dark, obscuring the colorful clothing of the characters and making the environment feel threatening. A sheet of paper with the message "Miss me?" adds to the alarming nature of the story being told by the characters.
Insidious opening sequence analysis
The opening sequence of Insidious effectively sets up the horror genre through various cinematic techniques. It begins with ominous, unsettling music and slow edits that build tension. The abandoned house setting is a horror convention. Red titles representing blood and the smudging effect cause discomfort. Character introductions show an innocent family but hint at a darker element. Mysterious lighting, slow pacing, and an ominous grandfather clock repeating foreshadow its importance to the plot and create an eerie atmosphere. These elements come together to unease the audience and signal this is a horror film.
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'Gone girl' Opening scene annotation
The opening sequence of Gone Girl establishes the characters of Nick and Amy Dunne through visuals and sound. Nick is seen stroking Amy's hair as he narrates violent thoughts about her, establishing him as potentially psychotic and in control of Amy. Though the lighting is bright unlike typical thrillers, the unsettling soundtrack builds tension. Various shots introduce the town where mysterious events will unfold. Nick is shown alone in plain clothes, hinting at his troubled personality. The sequence suggests the importance of time and hints at impending danger through its themes and clues about the characters.
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Donnie Darko Title Sequence Analysis
The title sequence introduces the central character, Donnie, found sleeping on a rural road at dawn, confused about how he got there. As the camera circles him, revealing his pajamas, it's clear he experienced extreme sleepwalking. Donnie laughs strangely about his situation, indicating mental instability. The title abruptly appears amid flashes of unnatural light, accompanied by ominous music, establishing the film's supernatural drama genre.
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The trailer effectively builds tension and atmosphere for a horror film using sound, cinematography, and mise-en-scene. It follows a family that moves into a new home in the 1970s. Strange events begin to occur, with unexplained noises and things moving on their own, terrifying the mother. The trailer leaves the viewer wondering what supernatural force is haunting the family through the use of silence, ambient sounds, and mysterious visuals without revealing too much of the plot.
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This document summarizes the key elements of a film opening for a horror/fantasy genre film titled "Lost Shadows". It discusses the font style, genre, props, camerawork/editing, character costumes/introductions, setting location, and title. The opening establishes mystery through a letter, pendant, and abstract shots without characters. Suspense is built through editing techniques like slowed shots. Costuming introduces the good female victim in light pink and the ominous female murderer from behind in black. The Victorian hotel setting adds a gloomy atmosphere in black and white.
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This document summarizes the key elements of a film opening for a horror/fantasy genre film titled "Lost Shadows". It discusses the font style, genre, props, camerawork/editing, character costumes/introductions, setting location, and title. The opening establishes mystery through a letter from a victim's mother, a pendant prop, abstract early shots, suspenseful editing, a pure victim in light pink and an ominous murderer in black from behind. The Victorian hotel setting and black and white footage create a gloomy, vintage atmosphere for the murder scene.
Donnie darko Analysis
The opening sequence of a movie begins with stormy weather sounds to set a tense scene outside at dawn. Though the sunrise suggests a new beginning, low lighting maintains a sense of lingering tension. Title graphics imitate lightning against purple and lilac colors that connote the supernatural. Slow motion shots alienate viewers from characters in a moment that seems preserved to contrast with the discord of the rest of the movie.
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Donnie Darko Opening Scene Analysis
Donnie Darko is a 2001 independent sci-fi thriller directed by Richard Kelly, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. It follows a troubled teenager who has visions of a large rabbit and is manipulated into committing crimes. Though it had a small budget and limited release, it was acclaimed by critics and became a cult film. It explores scientific concepts like tangent universes but was not intended for commercial success. The opening sequence establishes the dark tone and mysterious nature of the film through its use of music, lighting, and camerawork.
Textual analysis: short film
This document provides analysis of several short films. It discusses the shots, editing, sound, and themes of the films. Key points include:
- Close ups and extreme close ups are used to show emotion without dialogue. Medium shots provide background context.
- Wide depths of field keep everything in focus to emphasize all details are important.
- Editing techniques like match cuts create meaning and tension. Music sets atmosphere.
- Locations and lighting provide symbolic meaning, like a bright room representing heaven.
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Psycho
Psycho established many conventions of the horror and thriller genre, including using music to create tension, distorted titles representing a distorted mind, and avoiding specifying a year to suggest it could happen anywhere. The Secret Window also uses these conventions, with zooming in on the main character, titles changing color to represent a sinister atmosphere, and sounds creating tension and reflecting the character's state of mind. It breaks some conventions by starting with action rather than building tension slowly. Misery also establishes mood and tension through its use of red in the titles and setting, unsettling music, and remote isolated setting.
Psycho
The document discusses conventions established in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho that were influential for subsequent horror and thriller films. It analyzes the use of distorted titles representing Norman Bates' broken mind, tense music to create sudden tension, and camera techniques like panning shots that could make the events seem universally relatable. The document then examines how the film The Secret Window applies some of these same conventions through its camerawork, sound, titles, and mise-en-scene elements while also subverting some conventions through its opening sequence.
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The opening scene of Gone Girl establishes mystery and suspense through its use of lighting, sound, and camera work. A man narrates in a calm tone about violent acts while caressing his wife, Amy, who seems distrustful. The town of North Carthage is shown to be empty and "for sale" through various shots. Later, the disheveled main character Nick is seen outside his home on July 5th, deepening the intrigue around what happened. Throughout, dim lighting, ominous music, and Amy's cunning expressions leave many questions unanswered.
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The trailer begins by establishing the suburban location of the characters and their journey to an isolated cabin in the woods. Various shots are used to introduce the characters and build an atmosphere of tension and suspense. When they arrive at the run-down cabin, strange noises and a sense of being watched put the characters on edge. The trailer then reveals that the characters are unknowingly in a controlled experiment and are being stalked by unknown antagonists. Intense action shots show the characters coming under attack, increasing the tension until the final disturbing shot of a character screaming.
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The opening scene of The Conjuring sets an ominous tone through dialogue alone on a black screen. It then uses disembodied close-up shots of a doll's eye to create an unsettling and mysterious atmosphere. The lighting throughout is very dark, obscuring the colorful clothing of the characters and making the environment feel threatening. A sheet of paper with the message "Miss me?" adds to the alarming nature of the story being told by the characters.
Insidious opening sequence analysis
The opening sequence of Insidious effectively sets up the horror genre through various cinematic techniques. It begins with ominous, unsettling music and slow edits that build tension. The abandoned house setting is a horror convention. Red titles representing blood and the smudging effect cause discomfort. Character introductions show an innocent family but hint at a darker element. Mysterious lighting, slow pacing, and an ominous grandfather clock repeating foreshadow its importance to the plot and create an eerie atmosphere. These elements come together to unease the audience and signal this is a horror film.
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'Gone girl' Opening scene annotation
The opening sequence of Gone Girl establishes the characters of Nick and Amy Dunne through visuals and sound. Nick is seen stroking Amy's hair as he narrates violent thoughts about her, establishing him as potentially psychotic and in control of Amy. Though the lighting is bright unlike typical thrillers, the unsettling soundtrack builds tension. Various shots introduce the town where mysterious events will unfold. Nick is shown alone in plain clothes, hinting at his troubled personality. The sequence suggests the importance of time and hints at impending danger through its themes and clues about the characters.
Textual analysis of film trailer
The document discusses the filmmaking techniques used in a trailer for a mystery thriller film. It describes using two different types of non-diegetic music to set different moods for the introduction and climax. Various camera shots are discussed including close-ups to highlight secrets, medium shots for scenes with actors laughing, long shots to show full-body language during running scenes, and two shots to focus on the relationship between two main characters working together. Establishing shots are used to set the rural location relevant to the initial narrative. Action shots connote mysteries and clues to engage viewers in trying to solve the mystery.
Donnie Darko Title Sequence Analysis
The title sequence introduces the central character, Donnie, found sleeping on a rural road at dawn, confused about how he got there. As the camera circles him, revealing his pajamas, it's clear he experienced extreme sleepwalking. Donnie laughs strangely about his situation, indicating mental instability. The title abruptly appears amid flashes of unnatural light, accompanied by ominous music, establishing the film's supernatural drama genre.
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This document analyzes and summarizes the film techniques used in the opening montage of a student horror film titled "The Surgeon". The opening establishes mystery and suspense around the surgeon character through the use of conventions like dark lighting, a non-visible face, and a costume that conceals identity. It also uses disorienting effects like flickering, fast cuts, and blurred/unfocused shots to put the audience on edge. The montage ends by putting the viewer in the perspective of a victim through point-of-view shots, building tension until their eyes close at the end.
Question 1
The document provides details on creative choices made for the opening sequence of a psychological thriller film. It describes setting the sequence in a normal-looking house to contrast with the danger that arises. It introduces the main character from the beginning while still creating suspicion around her. Throughout the sequence, hints are given that suggest the story and genre, such as the character's changing facial expressions and clothing choices with symbolic meanings. Sound, camerawork, titles, and other design elements are used to build tension and convey that not all is as it seems. The goal is to draw in the audience with an innocent setting before revealing a more disturbing side of the main character.
Question 1
The document summarizes the filmmaking techniques used in an opening horror sequence. It relies on subtlety rather than overt horror elements to create discomfort in viewers. Long shots and tracking shots are used to create mystery around the main character and a sense that viewers are watching rather than experiencing the story. Close-up shots are delayed to build intrigue. Point of view shots show the world through the character's distorted reality. Sound effects like whispers and heavy breathing enhance tension and anxiety. Lighting and music aim to create an unsettling atmosphere rather than a typical fast-paced horror style.
Evaluation question 1
Our film uses and challenges conventions of real horror films like The Shining in several ways:
1) The title "The Presence" fits the horror genre convention of ominous titles starting with "The" like The Shining.
2) The isolated countryside setting develops the horror convention of remote, deserted locations for maximum fear.
3) The costumes, camerawork, editing, fonts and storyline of The Presence similarly develop conventions of realism and suspense used in The Shining and other horror films.
The Last Exorcism Trailer Deconstruction
The trailer uses several editing techniques to build tension and drama, including fast-paced cuts that increase with the music, zooms, and static effects. Camera angles provide different perspectives, like high angles that make the protagonist feel inferior. Shots include close-ups of characters' expressions, medium shots, and silhouettes for a creepy feel. Distinctive facial expressions, fire, and a potentially ambiguous upside down shot are used. The voiceover and dialogue aim to establish characters, while music complements the eerie tone and builds tension with stops and slow parts. Title text uses contrasting white on black and thriller-esque red and yellow glows.
As media evaluation question 1 final
This document discusses how the media product conforms to conventions of real thriller films. It analyzes several scenes from the extract and compares them to conventions used in films like Gothika, The Woman in Black, The Blair Witch Project, Taken, and Shutter Island. Some of the key conventions it addresses include using darkness to unsettle audiences, contrasting lighting for protagonists and antagonists, not showing the antagonist's face, including a "damsel in distress" character, building tension through pacing and suspense, including title screens, and using unsettling non-diegetic soundtracks. The document examines how the extract successfully uses these standard thriller conventions to achieve similar effects as in well-known films of the genre
Analysis of Scream
1) The document analyzes various technical elements of the film Scream, including the title sequence, camera shots, sounds, lighting, costumes, characters, and location.
2) Tracking shots, panning shots, close-ups and zooming shots were used to build intensity and allow the audience to experience scenes from the character's perspective.
3) Silence, non-diegetic music and spooky sounds were employed to build tension and anticipate something happening, while darkness set the frightening tone.
Media Unit 1 AO1b
The 2005 film The Descent was produced by Celador Films to entertain audiences through genres like horror and thriller, attracting those interested in such films and ultimately making a profit. It uses techniques like graphic violence, limited lighting, ominous music and sound to immerse viewers and elicit fear. While the story follows a group of female spelunkers who encounter dangerous cave dwellers, analysts believe the film suggests the women ultimately become monsters themselves.
Evaluation Question Three
The document discusses the effectiveness of a film's main product and ancillary texts in achieving its goals. It summarizes the filmmaker's goals for their horror film, which were to entertain but also frighten audiences through techniques like music, editing and mature themes. It then discusses how the film's poster and radio trailer represented these goals through conventions like dark lighting, suspenseful music and hints at the plot without revealing too much. Feedback indicated the poster and trailer successfully conveyed the film was a horror and intrigued audiences to watch without giving away the entire story.
Evaluation Question Three
1) The document discusses the effectiveness of a film's poster and radio trailer in representing the film's genre and storyline without revealing major plot points.
2) Research was conducted on posters and trailers for similar horror films like The Woman in Black to understand effective techniques. The created poster and trailer aimed to scare audiences and suggest themes like ghosts and hanging.
3) Feedback indicated the poster and trailer successfully conveyed the film was a horror and intrigued audiences without spoiling the plot, achieving the goals of advertising the film.
Evaluation Question Three
1) The document discusses the effectiveness of a film's poster and radio trailer in representing the film's genre and storyline without revealing major plot points.
2) Research of similar films' advertising helped inform the creation of the poster and radio trailer, which aimed to attract the target horror film audience through suspense and scare tactics.
3) Audience feedback indicated the poster and radio trailer successfully conveyed the film was a horror and intrigued viewers without providing too many details, achieving the goals of representing the film's genre and enticing audiences.
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The opening sequence is a 1-2 minute montage depicting the kidnapping of a child in a way that distorts time and creates tension. It follows conventions of psychological thrillers through graphic torture scenes, a dark and isolated setting, and close-ups that emphasize the child's emotions without showing the antagonist. Elements like flickering text, rough cuts, and an unsettling soundtrack aim to confuse the audience and suggest the film's physiological genre.
Evaluation before ancillary tasks
The document discusses how media technologies were used at various stages of constructing a horror film trailer. In the research stage, online resources like YouTube, IMDB, and Wikipedia were used to analyze horror film trailers and gather information. Microsoft PowerPoint and SlideShare were used to present research. A video camera was used to film shots for the trailer, and Final Cut Express was used for editing. Photoshop was used for text/title elements. A DSLR was used for still images. A royalty-free music website provided music for the trailer. Feedback was gathered from audiences using in-person sessions to improve the trailer.
Evaluation before ancillary tasks
The document analyzes how a media trailer uses conventions of real horror films. It summarizes that the trailer uses several common horror conventions for setting, characters, editing techniques, lighting, sound and more. This includes establishing shots, POV shots, mysterious villains, vulnerable female victims, fast cuts, flashing lights, ominous music and silence for suspense. The trailer aims to blend slasher and psychological horror conventions to convey the intended hybrid genre. Overall, the document evaluates how the trailer effectively employs real horror film conventions to engage audiences familiar with the genre.
Question 1
The document discusses horror movie title sequences and opening techniques. It analyzes conventions like using dramatic fonts to set the tone, implying themes through visuals. It also discusses using plain fonts and sounds instead of images to establish setting. The document then talks about following conventions like using close-ups and cuts to create tension, while challenging others like using sound over images. It analyzes the film's use of typical horror elements and victims while being similar to "Blair Witch Project" by featuring young people in woods.
Evaluation Question 1
The document discusses how the media product challenges and develops conventions from real horror movie trailers. It analyzes trailers for Annabelle, The Conjuring, and Insidious to inform creative choices. While some elements are included, such as close-ups of antagonists and taglines, other conventions are challenged, like using woodland rather than home settings. Sound, editing, and abrupt endings also emulate real trailer styles.
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Question 1
- 1. Analysis of the important frames...
- 2. Here is the name of our production company ‘Lucid Dreams’. The term Lucid meaning something clear/ direct or easily understood, co-linked with word Dreams to represent the abnormality of hallucination and episodes of schizophrenic attacks. As the smoke ‘brushes’ the text onto the screen the lettering becomes more sharp and pronounced. This gives the idea that the smoke leaves a trace behind, possibly as even a clue for the dynamics of the narrative. We used adobe After Effects to develop it with the addition of a sound effect from http://www.sounddogs.com. It immediately shows the thriller to be part of the genre as the ‘puff of smoke’ effect creates an atmosphere of mystery. After this frame the audience is thrown directly into the hands of the mise-en-scene used here to establish the begging of a normal day in the lifestyle of the character ‘Grace’. So therefore it compliments as a foreground for the times in the movie when she is not affected by mental disorder. We used B&W as it added a mysterious effect to the shots making them more mentally rather than aesthetically focused, as we are blocking out all the natural distraction in colour from the audience member. Abstract shots like these where used to she was not necessarily alone, as in watched by something / someone. It is under the perception that the audience itself is watching ‘Grace’ but this is not something you would expect in this genre it is usually made clear and direct what is ‘threatening’ the protagonist but it is up to the audience to figure out how and why.