Rory Christian Critical Reflection 1
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The document discusses conventions used in film openings and how to represent social groups and issues. It outlines some typical conventions like establishing shots, close-ups and tracking shots. It also discusses representing working class families and police brutality in openings. Examples from the film "Spittaz" are provided that show conventions like distributor idents and title fonts to portray a professional and familiar feel aimed at younger audiences. The opening plays upon ideas of oppression and problems with police through use of siren sound effects and characters hurriedly leaving an area.
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Evaluation Question 1
Our film Anonymous challenges horror film conventions by setting the story in a modern home rather than typical horror locations like forests or abandoned buildings. This creates a false sense of security for the main character Lucy. The film uses point-of-view shots and follows the villain Danny through the house to build suspense before he attacks Lucy in the bathroom. Sound and editing techniques like distorted music are used to convey Danny's unstable state of mind and heighten the unsettling atmosphere.
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This document analyzes shots from a teen drama film, examining how they establish setting, characters, and themes through techniques like camerawork, editing, mise-en-scene, and sound. Shots show the school setting, introduce the main character as a social outcast, and depict stereotypical high school cliques. Colors like red are used consistently to represent the film's themes of love and danger. Establishing shots orient the audience and signal transitions between scenes or periods of conflict through the use of songs. Credits reveal the film studio and stars to attract audiences.
Shutter island
The document provides an analysis of editing, camera shots, sound, themes, symbolic codes, ideology, lighting, narrative, characters, representation, setting, and mood/tone in the film. It discusses how the film uses flashbacks to reveal the past, high and low camera angles to show control, subjective sound to portray mental problems, the theme of isolation, symbolic clothing to represent characters, the portrayal of an uncontrolled world held back by social restraints, dark and contrasting lighting, serious protagonists and uplifting side characters, changing representation of the main character, an isolated setting shown through contrasting colors, and an ambiguous mood that grows darker by the end.
Shutter island
The document provides an analysis of editing, camera shots, sound, themes, symbolic codes, ideology, lighting, narrative, characters, representation, setting, and mood/tone in the film. It discusses how the film uses flashbacks to reveal the past, high and low camera angles to show control, subjective sound to portray mental problems, the theme of isolation, symbolic clothing to represent characters, the portrayal of an uncontrolled world held back by social restraints, dark and contrasting lighting, serious protagonists and uplifting side characters, changing representation of the main character, an isolated setting shown through contrasting colors, and a growing ambiguous mood leading to a dark ending.
Opening sequence - Analysis
The opening sequence of Léon: The Professional effectively establishes key elements of the film. It begins with aerial shots showing the city of New York and a park, introducing the setting and foreshadowing elements that will return later. Through tracking shots that move through the streets of New York, the sequence introduces the main character Leon in Little Italy. Leon is then characterized through an intimate scene using close-ups and props that provide insight into his mysterious personality despite little dialogue. The sequence sets the tone and introduces critical characters and locations to engage the audience in the narrative that follows.
Treatment
This document outlines plans for creating the opening scene of a new horror film that is 2 minutes long. It will target audiences 15 years and older and feature psychological elements that may be difficult for younger viewers to understand. Close-up shots and dim lighting will be used to build mystery and elicit scared and anxious reactions from viewers about what will happen, intriguing them to watch more of the film. The scene will take place in a bedroom that is dressed differently to show the main character as both a child and adult.
Analysing Opening Sequences - Insidious
The opening sequence of Insidious establishes an eerie atmosphere through its use of visual and auditory elements. Red text against a black background in the opening credits hints at the horror genre. Subjective camerawork moves through a child's bedroom and empty house, implying a ghostly point of view. Unsettling music plays throughout, getting louder during a shot of a mysterious woman at a door. Dark colors, low lighting, and a lack of characters in the empty house leave audiences uncomfortable and wanting answers about the woman's purpose in the film.
Effectiveness of sound in short film
The document discusses sound in short films. It explains that sound, like video, is an important element that can manipulate audience experience. It also provides examples of how different films use dialogue, sound effects, and music to convey meaning and emotion. Specific short films are analyzed to show how music corresponds to the mood and story. The conclusion discusses plans to use background music in an upcoming short film, varying the sound based on the emotion of scenes like an argument versus resolution.
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Evaluation Question 1
Our film Anonymous challenges horror film conventions by setting the story in a modern home rather than typical horror locations like forests or abandoned buildings. This creates a false sense of security for the main character Lucy. The film uses point-of-view shots and follows the villain Danny through the house to build suspense before he attacks Lucy in the bathroom. Sound and editing techniques like distorted music are used to convey Danny's unstable state of mind and heighten the unsettling atmosphere.
Presentation easy a
This document analyzes shots from a teen drama film, examining how they establish setting, characters, and themes through techniques like camerawork, editing, mise-en-scene, and sound. Shots show the school setting, introduce the main character as a social outcast, and depict stereotypical high school cliques. Colors like red are used consistently to represent the film's themes of love and danger. Establishing shots orient the audience and signal transitions between scenes or periods of conflict through the use of songs. Credits reveal the film studio and stars to attract audiences.
Shutter island
The document provides an analysis of editing, camera shots, sound, themes, symbolic codes, ideology, lighting, narrative, characters, representation, setting, and mood/tone in the film. It discusses how the film uses flashbacks to reveal the past, high and low camera angles to show control, subjective sound to portray mental problems, the theme of isolation, symbolic clothing to represent characters, the portrayal of an uncontrolled world held back by social restraints, dark and contrasting lighting, serious protagonists and uplifting side characters, changing representation of the main character, an isolated setting shown through contrasting colors, and an ambiguous mood that grows darker by the end.
Shutter island
The document provides an analysis of editing, camera shots, sound, themes, symbolic codes, ideology, lighting, narrative, characters, representation, setting, and mood/tone in the film. It discusses how the film uses flashbacks to reveal the past, high and low camera angles to show control, subjective sound to portray mental problems, the theme of isolation, symbolic clothing to represent characters, the portrayal of an uncontrolled world held back by social restraints, dark and contrasting lighting, serious protagonists and uplifting side characters, changing representation of the main character, an isolated setting shown through contrasting colors, and a growing ambiguous mood leading to a dark ending.
Opening sequence - Analysis
The opening sequence of Léon: The Professional effectively establishes key elements of the film. It begins with aerial shots showing the city of New York and a park, introducing the setting and foreshadowing elements that will return later. Through tracking shots that move through the streets of New York, the sequence introduces the main character Leon in Little Italy. Leon is then characterized through an intimate scene using close-ups and props that provide insight into his mysterious personality despite little dialogue. The sequence sets the tone and introduces critical characters and locations to engage the audience in the narrative that follows.
Treatment
This document outlines plans for creating the opening scene of a new horror film that is 2 minutes long. It will target audiences 15 years and older and feature psychological elements that may be difficult for younger viewers to understand. Close-up shots and dim lighting will be used to build mystery and elicit scared and anxious reactions from viewers about what will happen, intriguing them to watch more of the film. The scene will take place in a bedroom that is dressed differently to show the main character as both a child and adult.
Analysing Opening Sequences - Insidious
The opening sequence of Insidious establishes an eerie atmosphere through its use of visual and auditory elements. Red text against a black background in the opening credits hints at the horror genre. Subjective camerawork moves through a child's bedroom and empty house, implying a ghostly point of view. Unsettling music plays throughout, getting louder during a shot of a mysterious woman at a door. Dark colors, low lighting, and a lack of characters in the empty house leave audiences uncomfortable and wanting answers about the woman's purpose in the film.
Effectiveness of sound in short film
The document discusses sound in short films. It explains that sound, like video, is an important element that can manipulate audience experience. It also provides examples of how different films use dialogue, sound effects, and music to convey meaning and emotion. Specific short films are analyzed to show how music corresponds to the mood and story. The conclusion discusses plans to use background music in an upcoming short film, varying the sound based on the emotion of scenes like an argument versus resolution.
Choice of song and why
This document provides ideas for creating a music video for a rap song about excitement for Fridays. It suggests:
- A laidback, streetwear style costume featuring tracksuits, sneakers, hoodies, and popular brands.
- Filming locations near Waterloo Station in London for their simplicity, and also more scenic outdoor locations allowing for various camera angles showing the rapper against mountain and lake backdrops.
- Shooting rap scenes in the middle of quiet streets to give the effect of pushing the audience back.
- A narrative where the main character gets ready and walks to meet friends, dancing along the way, before they are shown rapping, drinking, and spending money together.
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Mixtape Short Film Analysis
The short film depicts a shy boy named Ben who makes a mixtape for his crush Lily next door, overcomes his nerves to deliver it, and discovers through the power of music they connect and share a dance, showing how music can help overcome barriers in young love. The director Luke Snellin is known for lighthearted romantic themes and distinctive cinematography and music in his films and videos.
Music videos pitch presentation (1)
The group has chosen Taylor Swift's song "Wonderland" for their music video pitch. They feel this indie pop song is unique and allows for creative conceptual ideas for the video. They envision combining elements of performance, narrative, and conceptual videos. Potential filming locations include parks, ponds, fields, and parts of London that would fit the desired indie aesthetic and allow for jump cuts between locations. Issues that could arise include unpredictable weather, traffic delays changing the lighting, and potential camera or footage problems during filming.
Conventions of a school based drama
School-based dramas typically feature an antagonist, protagonist, and rookie character who each play important roles. The characters usually belong to distinct groups like popular kids or nerds. Their actions and appearances are designed to seem realistic and relatable to teenage audiences. These dramas commonly depict recognizable school settings through elements like buses, classrooms, and intercom announcements. The music and sounds, like rap songs or creaking doors, help set the mood and advance the plot.
Hannah montana Film Trailer Analysis
Miley Stewart takes a trip home to Tennessee to gain perspective on what matters most in life as her pop star persona Hannah Montana begins to take over. The film had a budget of $30 million and grossed $79.5 million worldwide. It uses a variety of shots including close-ups, two shots, and establishing shots to show Miley's life as a pop star and her return home.
In what ways does your media product use
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Short Film Analysis- 'Dust' By Ben Ockrent & Jake Russell (shortoftheweek.com)
The document analyzes the short film "Dust" through its use of camera angles, sound elements, mise-en-scene, and transitions. It notes that over-the-shoulder shots are used to show the perspective of the stalking man. Close-ups of the little girl are used to draw audience connection and show her innocence. Uneasy music and diegetic sounds like barking dogs create tension. While the setting and dark costumes imply gloom, the film subverts expectations by revealing the man is innocent and one shouldn't judge by stereotypes.
Script
The document describes the script and audio for a music video. It includes descriptions of various shots including establishing shots of locations, close-ups of a character holding a photograph, and performance shots lip syncing the song. Shots convey a sense of loneliness, alienation, and purpose as the character travels to different areas depicted as run down or abandoned while holding onto the photograph. The video continues with a theme of long shots and close-ups across locations as the character seeks something or someone based on the photograph.
Storyboard
This document provides a shot-by-shot storyboard for a music video from 0-1.41 seconds. It includes various close-up and medium shots of the singer Jasmine lip-syncing lyrics against different backgrounds. It also includes establishing shots of locations and objects associated with youth culture such as a skate park, bikes, and swings in a park to set the scene. Montage shots of other people lip-syncing are planned to enhance themes of identity and fitting in.
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2) The "I'm Here" poster depicts two animated characters of different genders, portraying it as an animated love story about what happened to make the characters unhappy.
3) The "George Lucas in Love" poster shows the main character in layers, implying the film portrays George Lucas's story in many action-packed stages, with similarities to Star Wars characters.
Analysis of students music video
This document analyzes the filming techniques used in a student's music video. It discusses the use of different shot types like mid-shots and long shots to focus on the actress's face and the surrounding environment. It also examines editing methods like using green screen and jump cuts. Finally, it describes the locations used - the woods create mystery, a street builds tension, and a bath relates to the song's theme of "Bad blood."
Analysis of students music video
This document analyzes the filming techniques used in a student's music video. It discusses the use of different shot types like mid-shots and long shots to focus on the actress's face and emotions or the surrounding environment. It also examines editing methods like using green screen and jump cuts. Finally, it describes the locations used - the woods create mystery, a street builds tension, and a bath relates to the song's theme of "Bad blood."
Gorillaz
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Director’s commentary
The director wanted to create a music video storyline about an artist coping with a breakup. They took inspiration from Adele's "Hello" video but had to develop the breakup metaphorically since they lacked a male actor to play the ex-boyfriend. Various shots in the video symbolize the end of the relationship through metaphors like blowing out a candle, fading lights, and closing a door to move on from the past.
Production plan document
The document provides details for a music video narrative and production. It includes two potential song choices, then outlines a story where a character searches various locations while holding an old photograph, trying to find the place in the photo. It discusses imagery themes of lonely and isolation. It also includes a character profile, pitch, step outline, script, and shot list to plan the music video with the character searching different areas set to the song until finding the run-down location in the photo.
3music Videos
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Control film opening analysis
The film opening takes place in a dull, grey house in England. It establishes the main character, seen alone in black and white shots, looking upset on the floor. The sound of his English accent helps set the location. While the narrative is not clear, it leaves the audience with questions about the boy and why he is always alone walking in the urban setting. The opening represents the character as quiet, depressing, weak and vulnerable.
Evaluation question 4
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of similar genres. It uses silence and eerie music like in thriller films such as Rear Window and Jaws to make the audience feel uncomfortable. Low-key red lighting in the bedroom suggests blood and death as seen in Shutter Island. It challenges conventions by having the protagonist be female instead of male as in films like Taken. Additionally, it subverts expectations by portraying the male as the damsel in distress and the female as the savior, unlike typical fairytale roles.
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Choice of song and why
This document provides ideas for creating a music video for a rap song about excitement for Fridays. It suggests:
- A laidback, streetwear style costume featuring tracksuits, sneakers, hoodies, and popular brands.
- Filming locations near Waterloo Station in London for their simplicity, and also more scenic outdoor locations allowing for various camera angles showing the rapper against mountain and lake backdrops.
- Shooting rap scenes in the middle of quiet streets to give the effect of pushing the audience back.
- A narrative where the main character gets ready and walks to meet friends, dancing along the way, before they are shown rapping, drinking, and spending money together.
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Mixtape Short Film Analysis
The short film depicts a shy boy named Ben who makes a mixtape for his crush Lily next door, overcomes his nerves to deliver it, and discovers through the power of music they connect and share a dance, showing how music can help overcome barriers in young love. The director Luke Snellin is known for lighthearted romantic themes and distinctive cinematography and music in his films and videos.
Music videos pitch presentation (1)
The group has chosen Taylor Swift's song "Wonderland" for their music video pitch. They feel this indie pop song is unique and allows for creative conceptual ideas for the video. They envision combining elements of performance, narrative, and conceptual videos. Potential filming locations include parks, ponds, fields, and parts of London that would fit the desired indie aesthetic and allow for jump cuts between locations. Issues that could arise include unpredictable weather, traffic delays changing the lighting, and potential camera or footage problems during filming.
Conventions of a school based drama
School-based dramas typically feature an antagonist, protagonist, and rookie character who each play important roles. The characters usually belong to distinct groups like popular kids or nerds. Their actions and appearances are designed to seem realistic and relatable to teenage audiences. These dramas commonly depict recognizable school settings through elements like buses, classrooms, and intercom announcements. The music and sounds, like rap songs or creaking doors, help set the mood and advance the plot.
Hannah montana Film Trailer Analysis
Miley Stewart takes a trip home to Tennessee to gain perspective on what matters most in life as her pop star persona Hannah Montana begins to take over. The film had a budget of $30 million and grossed $79.5 million worldwide. It uses a variety of shots including close-ups, two shots, and establishing shots to show Miley's life as a pop star and her return home.
In what ways does your media product use
The document discusses how a music video uses and challenges conventions of real music videos. It follows several conventions, such as including titles, varying shot lengths, cross-cutting narrative and performance scenes, active camera movements, close-ups of the singer, and relating visuals to the music. It also includes intertextual references to other music videos. However, it challenges some conventions, like not establishing shots and using blurred and shaky camera footage intentionally. The video also develops some narrative theories around binary opposites and Todorov's five stage structure.
Short Film Analysis- 'Dust' By Ben Ockrent & Jake Russell (shortoftheweek.com)
The document analyzes the short film "Dust" through its use of camera angles, sound elements, mise-en-scene, and transitions. It notes that over-the-shoulder shots are used to show the perspective of the stalking man. Close-ups of the little girl are used to draw audience connection and show her innocence. Uneasy music and diegetic sounds like barking dogs create tension. While the setting and dark costumes imply gloom, the film subverts expectations by revealing the man is innocent and one shouldn't judge by stereotypes.
Script
The document describes the script and audio for a music video. It includes descriptions of various shots including establishing shots of locations, close-ups of a character holding a photograph, and performance shots lip syncing the song. Shots convey a sense of loneliness, alienation, and purpose as the character travels to different areas depicted as run down or abandoned while holding onto the photograph. The video continues with a theme of long shots and close-ups across locations as the character seeks something or someone based on the photograph.
Storyboard
This document provides a shot-by-shot storyboard for a music video from 0-1.41 seconds. It includes various close-up and medium shots of the singer Jasmine lip-syncing lyrics against different backgrounds. It also includes establishing shots of locations and objects associated with youth culture such as a skate park, bikes, and swings in a park to set the scene. Montage shots of other people lip-syncing are planned to enhance themes of identity and fitting in.
Mediaaaa
This document contains summaries of movie posters:
1) The "Across the Hall" poster shows a man peering in fear around a wall at a blurred figure, suggesting it is a thriller about discovering what is across the hall.
2) The "I'm Here" poster depicts two animated characters of different genders, portraying it as an animated love story about what happened to make the characters unhappy.
3) The "George Lucas in Love" poster shows the main character in layers, implying the film portrays George Lucas's story in many action-packed stages, with similarities to Star Wars characters.
Analysis of students music video
This document analyzes the filming techniques used in a student's music video. It discusses the use of different shot types like mid-shots and long shots to focus on the actress's face and the surrounding environment. It also examines editing methods like using green screen and jump cuts. Finally, it describes the locations used - the woods create mystery, a street builds tension, and a bath relates to the song's theme of "Bad blood."
Analysis of students music video
This document analyzes the filming techniques used in a student's music video. It discusses the use of different shot types like mid-shots and long shots to focus on the actress's face and emotions or the surrounding environment. It also examines editing methods like using green screen and jump cuts. Finally, it describes the locations used - the woods create mystery, a street builds tension, and a bath relates to the song's theme of "Bad blood."
Gorillaz
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett created the virtual band Gorillaz in 1998. Hewlett, an animator who studied at Northbrook College and co-created Tank Girl, animates the Gorillaz characters. Originally animated in 2D, the Gorillaz transitioned to 3D animation for songs like "Feel Good Inc." Their videos tell a continuing story through contrasting 2D and 3D animation. As the videos advanced from 2D to highly detailed 3D, Gorillaz have become the most successful virtual band according to Guinness World Records.
Expressionless presentation slide word
The document discusses the use of clothing in the filmmaker's project and films they drew inspiration from. They kept clothing in their own film casual to appeal to their target audience of teenagers. For example, the protagonist wears a bandage on his face not for medical reasons but as a disguise to hide his yellow eyes. Clothing in films like Oblivion and Elysium featured clean, simple styles that helped define characters beyond their clothing. The filmmakers aimed to represent their target audience and use clothing simplicity while exploring complex sci-fi themes and storylines.
Director’s commentary
The director wanted to create a music video storyline about an artist coping with a breakup. They took inspiration from Adele's "Hello" video but had to develop the breakup metaphorically since they lacked a male actor to play the ex-boyfriend. Various shots in the video symbolize the end of the relationship through metaphors like blowing out a candle, fading lights, and closing a door to move on from the past.
Production plan document
The document provides details for a music video narrative and production. It includes two potential song choices, then outlines a story where a character searches various locations while holding an old photograph, trying to find the place in the photo. It discusses imagery themes of lonely and isolation. It also includes a character profile, pitch, step outline, script, and shot list to plan the music video with the character searching different areas set to the song until finding the run-down location in the photo.
3music Videos
The document provides an in-depth analysis of three music videos: Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)", Bloc Party's "Talons", and Radiohead's "Knives Out". It discusses the editing techniques, lighting, settings, and themes of each video. For the "Knives Out" video specifically, it notes how the video depicts Thom Yorke's relationship troubles, which relate to the real-life relationship issues of director Michel Gondry and his ex-girlfriend.
In what ways does your media product use
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of typical horror films. It subverts expectations by having a vulnerable male as the victim rather than a female, and reveals the villain is a dominant female clown. Elements like the clown, stalking, and harm were kept to appeal to 15-rated audiences. Cinematography and editing from films like IT and Scream inspired the opening scene, which builds tension as the clown stalks the two students leaving the park. Mise-en-scene details like the clown costume aim to balance scary and friendly for the target age group. Sound is used to suggest impending danger as the students joke about fears, unaware of the threat.
Control film opening analysis
The film opening takes place in a dull, grey house in England. It establishes the main character, seen alone in black and white shots, looking upset on the floor. The sound of his English accent helps set the location. While the narrative is not clear, it leaves the audience with questions about the boy and why he is always alone walking in the urban setting. The opening represents the character as quiet, depressing, weak and vulnerable.
Evaluation question 4
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of similar genres. It uses silence and eerie music like in thriller films such as Rear Window and Jaws to make the audience feel uncomfortable. Low-key red lighting in the bedroom suggests blood and death as seen in Shutter Island. It challenges conventions by having the protagonist be female instead of male as in films like Taken. Additionally, it subverts expectations by portraying the male as the damsel in distress and the female as the savior, unlike typical fairytale roles.
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- Further research discusses found footage and pseudo-documentary film techniques to add realism to the trailer. Period-appropriate fonts and colors from 1940s-1950s posters will also be incorporated.
Codes and conventions slide share
The document outlines several key conventions used in film opening sequences to attract audiences and establish the genre. It discusses how openings use enigma codes to create curiosity and questions that hook viewers. Visual elements like mise-en-scene and sound codes are also important to quickly signal the genre through cues like lighting, setting, and music. Title sequences introduce the cast and creatives and logos identify the production companies to set audience expectations.
example 5
The group created a thriller film opening called "Unauthorised16" where they each took charge of directing scenes. The opening establishes the genre as thriller through suspenseful music and camerawork that withholds information. It introduces the main characters and was well-received for grabbing audience attention and conveying the narrative without revealing too much. Elements like mise-en-scene, costumes, sound, and music helped set the atmosphere and build tension for the thriller genre.
Slide1
Gabriel Lindsay created a video portfolio for their media studies course. They worked in a group of three to create an opening sequence for a thriller film called Immortal Beloved. Gabriel took responsibility for editing the full opening and filming/directing some scenes. They researched similar thriller films and openings to inform their work. Their opening sequence used conventions like titles, costumes, special effects, sound, music and atmosphere to effectively set up suspense and engage the target audience.
Short film reviews 2
The document is very short, containing no sentences or paragraphs from which to summarize. It consists of only the single word "SHORT" with no other context provided.
Evaluation
This document provides an evaluation of the student's media product, a political thriller titled "Oblivious." The student analyzes how their product used and developed conventions of real thriller films. They took inspiration from films like Transformers and Se7en in aspects like title design, props, and character introduction. Specifically, they sought to portray the main character, Joseph, as masculine and deceitful through costume, lighting, and sound design. The student believes major film studios like Universal Pictures or New Line Cinema would be suitable distributors due to their experience with similar thriller films.
Evaluation
This document provides an evaluation of the student's media product, a political thriller titled "Oblivious." The student analyzes how their product used and developed conventions of real thriller films. They took inspiration from films like Transformers and Se7en in aspects like title design, props, and character introduction. The student aimed to challenge conventions by keeping the main character's identity ambiguous and using unexpected shots and editing. The student also discusses how their product represented particular social groups both stereotypically and atypically through the main character. Finally, the student considers how large film companies like Universal Pictures or New Line Cinema may be suitable distributors for the media product due to similarities to films they have previously distributed.
Evaluation
This document provides an evaluation of the student's media product, a political thriller titled "Oblivious." The student analyzes how their product used and developed conventions of real thriller films. They took inspiration from films like Transformers and Se7en in aspects like title design, props, and character development. Specifically, they sought to portray the main character, Joseph, as masculine and deceitful through costume, sound design, and an ambiguous opening scene. The student believes major film studios like Universal Pictures or New Line Cinema would be suitable distributors due to successes with similar thrillers like Se7en and Cape Fear.
Media Evaluation
This document provides an evaluation of the student's media product, a political thriller titled "Oblivious." The student analyzes how their product used and developed conventions of real thriller films. They took inspiration from films like Transformers and Se7en in aspects like title design, props, and character introduction. The student aimed to challenge conventions by keeping the main character's identity ambiguous and cutting unnecessary shots to keep the audience engaged. The student also discusses how their product represented particular social groups stereotypically and atypically through the main character. They conclude by arguing their product could be distributed on social media or by major studios like Universal Pictures due to similarities to successful thriller films.
Evaluation
The document provides an evaluation of the ways in which the student's media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real media. It examines the conventions used in the opening, titles, character exposition, and subgenre. It discusses how conventions were technically constructed, including camera work, sound, lighting, mise-en-scene, and editing. Challenges encountered during the shoot such as lighting and use of equipment like a skateboard as a tracking device are also summarized.
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Rory Christian Critical Reflection 1
- 1. RORY & CHRISTIAN HOW DOES YOUR PRODUCT USE OR CHALLENGE CONVENTIONS AND HOW DOES IT REPRESENT SOCIAL GROUPS AND ISSUES?
- 2. CONVENTIONS HOOD FILMS AND CONVENTIONS ▸ Establishing shots to show environment of characters ▸ Close ups and medium shots conveying emotions of the current affairs to evoke audience ▸ Tracking shots expresses tension and action for the audience ▸ eg. A chase scene between police and young people
- 3. CONVENTIONS OF A FILM OPENING ▸Most film openings are around two minutes long. How ever major blockbusters may be up to five minutes ▸Introduce the key characters, protagonist , antagonist , sidekick. ▸Introduce pre plot or beginning of the narrative ▸Establishes platform/ scene
- 4. MORE CONVENTIONS ▸Diegetic sounds of normal conversations usually colloquial dialect, ambient sound of atmosphere. ▸Non diegetic sounds of music genres such as Hip-hop, Grime, Basement, Garage and R&B. Eg: ill manors ▸Cross cutting and jump cuts to vary flow of the scene whilst two events are occurring. ▸Editing of all the sounds, for instance the amplifying and toning to increase tension
- 5. REPRESENTING CURRENT ISSUES AND SOCIAL GROUPS ▸ THE SOCIAL GROUP THAT WE ARE TRYING TO POTRAY FOR OUR PROTAGONIST IS THAT OF A WORKING CLASS FAMILY BUT HIS DREAMS ARE SO MUCH GREATER THAN THAT. THIS THEREFORE PLAYS UPON THE IDEA OF ANYONE HAVING GREAT POTENTIAL IN ANY SCENARIO. ▸ ANOTHER ISSUE WE CONFRONT IN OUR OPENING IS THAT OF POLICE BRUTALITY WHERE AT THE END WE SEE THE TWO MAIN CHARACTERS RUNNING FROM SIRENS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE JUST MAKING MUSIC WITH EACH-OTHER. THIS IS PLAYING UPON THE IDEA THAT KIDS WITH SO MUCH POTENTIAL FOR OTHER THINGS ARE BROUGHT INTO THE WRONG SOCIAL GROUPS AND MADE TO DO THE WRONG STUFF.
- 6. EXAMPLES FROM SPITTAZ SHOWING CONVENTIONS I used production distributor idents at the start of my film to give the opening a professional feel to the film like 'Ill manors’. The distributors here are current independent film which again portrays a feel that this is a professional film opening. The opening titles portray that this would be aimed at a younger audience with a more homemade feel to it. The music used would also be seen as more current and again has a more independent feel to it. The title font we used was similar to Eight Miles font used to create a more familiar feel.
- 7. MORE EXAMPLES ▸ This is the end of the film opening which plays upon ideas of oppression and problems with the police ; with the use of a siren sound effect and the action of the main protagonist leaving the stairway in a hurried fashion. This creates ideas around the social groups that these characters are in and the struggles of dreams and inspirations within the community of young people in cities. ▸