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The document discusses using sound effectively in movie trailers. It provides examples from films like Inception and Prisoners that use sounds like electronic thuds and ticking clocks to build tension and urgency. Short trailers need sound to convey the same information as longer films. Certain sounds can help set the tone, like upbeat music for a teen drama versus dramatic music for a thriller. The document also discusses using recognizable soundtracks to remind audiences of other similar films. However, sounds and music cannot be used without permission and must be royalty-free if obtained from other sources. The document advises researching royalty-free sound options on sites like freesound.org and GarageBand.
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The opening scene of Gone Girl establishes mystery and suspense through its use of lighting, sound, and camera work. A voiceover contrasts with soothing gestures, while Amy looks unsettled on a man's chest in shadows. Shots introduce an empty, "ghost town" setting. Nick is shown disheveled near his home on July 5th, the day after Independence Day, leaving questions around what happened. The scene ends with Nick walking home as tension and intrigue are built around the unknown events.
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The document analyzes and summarizes the opening sequence of the film "The Shining." It discusses how the titles are presented in bright blue fonts that move onto and off of the screen. It also analyzes the establishing shots showing the isolated location and lone car driving through the mountains, building a sense of suspense, seclusion, and danger. The subtle camerawork and composition suggests themes of isolation, exclusion, and feelings of displacement throughout the narrative. The genre of horror is established through the isolation of the characters and unsettling string music.
Textual research 1
The document analyzes and summarizes the opening sequence of the film "The Shining." It discusses how the titles are presented in bright blue fonts that move onto and off of the screen. It also analyzes the establishing shots showing the isolated location and lone car driving through the mountains. The music builds a sense of eeriness and suspense. Long shots show how secluded and isolated the location is, with the car appearing very small in the frame. This suggests themes of isolation, exclusion, and feelings of displacement throughout the narrative. The genre of horror is also established through the isolation of the characters and unsettling string music.
Seven opening
The close up shots of the timer and fingers on a blade suggest this film opening will involve suspense and possibly crime. The black and white photography further hints that the story may be a police or detective plot. The ticking timer sound aligns with the visuals and seems to take on significance in the story, creating mystery for the audience. When the camera shows a man in bed, the ticking is replaced by voices in his head, building intrigue around what will happen next. The credits sequence spans just over 2 minutes and lists the production company, director, main actors, and other crew.
Task 3
The document discusses conventions of film trailers. It explains that trailers aim to attract audiences by showing exciting clips without revealing spoilers. Trailers give information about the plot, stars, and genre. There are different types of trailers like theatrical and teaser trailers. Trailers are made to promote upcoming films through various platforms. They draw audiences in through suspense and not revealing the full plot. Trailers usually follow Todorov's narrative structure theory of equilibrium, disruption, attempted repair, and return to equilibrium. Elements like identifiable titles, production company logos, music, sound effects, and age ratings are conventionally included in trailers.
95 using sound
1. The document discusses different techniques used for sound in films and TV programs. It explores the challenges of early sound films and how sound recording has advanced.
2. It provides definitions for various sound terminology like diegetic sound, non-diegetic sound, direct sound, and post-synchronized sound. It also discusses how sound can be used parallel or contrapuntal to images.
3. As an example, it analyzes the use of sound in the first four minutes of the film "Hot Fuzz" where different sound techniques like post-synchronized footsteps and whooshing sounds are used to characterize the main character.
evaluation task 1
In this document, the student discusses how they used new media technologies in creating a teaser trailer for their film project called "Enigma". They discuss how their teaser trailer follows conventions for duration, editing style, use of sound, text/graphics, and narrative information. They also discuss how their poster and magazine cover adhere to typical formatting conventions. Finally, they analyze how their film incorporates genre conventions for characters, settings, iconography, and camerawork commonly seen in thriller films, using the film "Shutter Island" as a key point of inspiration.
02.) FMP Research (Unfinished)
The document provides an analysis of four movie trailers and posters. It summarizes key aspects of each trailer/poster's visual style, music, tone, and how they convey information about the plot or genre. Trailer techniques discussed include tonal shifts, fast-paced editing, use of music, and foreshadowing elements of the plot. Posters are analyzed for their symbolism, color schemes, fonts and how they create ominous atmospheres to intrigue viewers. The analysis considers how these marketing elements effectively communicate information to potential audiences.
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Task 4 - media evaluation
The document discusses the use of various new media technologies throughout the stages of a project. During research and planning, the individual used websites like SlideShare to share work and gain secondary research, as well as Prezi to present findings creatively. YouTube was used to research past films and student work. Box Office Mojo and Pearl & Dean provided statistical data on film audiences. During production and evaluation, Survey Monkey collected primary audience research. YouTube allowed uploading work for feedback. Voice memos and Sound Cloud facilitated dialogue recording. Photoshop and tutorials helped enhance the poster. A Canon camera captured footage and photos. Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop edited the trailer, poster, and magazine cover. Free Sound.org provided
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The combination of the teaser trailer, poster, and magazine were effective in establishing the brand identity for the film. Visual elements like fonts, characters, and a blue/grey color scheme were consistent across products to convey the thriller genre. Both this film and Gone Girl used missing persons as the narrative hook, though specifics of who was missing differed. The target audiences of 15-30 year olds for this film and 25-34 year old females for Gone Girl were effectively engaged through relatable characters and themes commonly seen in the thriller genre.
Task 4 - media evaluation
Throughout their research and planning stages, the student used online tools like SlideShare to share research, Prezi to present it visually, and YouTube to find examples. They analyzed films on Box Office Mojo and Pearl & Dean to understand target audiences. During production and evaluation, they created surveys on SurveyMonkey, uploaded work to YouTube for feedback, and used audio tools to plan dialogue. A Canon camera was used to film the trailer and take photos. Final Cut Pro was the main editing software, while Photoshop and Illustrator created marketing materials. Free online resources supplemented paid software.
Task 2 - media evaluation
The combination of the main product (teaser trailer) and ancillary texts (magazine and poster) effectively establish a consistent brand identity for the film. Visual elements like fonts, characters, and a blue/grey color scheme are used across all products. Both the film and Gone Girl suggest a thriller genre through conventions like missing characters and narratives of trying to find them. The products target a primary audience of 15-30 year olds of both genders, aligning with typical thriller audiences.
Risk assessment
This document provides a risk assessment for a student film project titled "Enigma" that will be filmed on November 14, 2017. It lists the team members and main filming locations as Castlefield and around the college. Potential hazards are identified like heat from lighting, tripping over wires, falling on steps, and closing doors. Control measures are outlined such as turning lights off when not in use, being cautious of wires, walking carefully on stairs, and closing doors slowly. The risk level for each hazard is assessed on a scale from 1 to 10.
Call sheet
This call sheet provides details for the production of "Enigma" taking place on November 14th at Castlefield House. It lists the crew call time as 9am and finish time as 4pm, and the actor call times are also from 9am to 4pm. The crew includes Lauren Bollough as camerawoman and Katie Gravett as lighting technician. The actors are Igor Zadruzynski as Joey Andrews and Andreas Andreou playing George Andrews and a mysterious figure. Props and equipment being brought include a gun, laptop, textbooks, costumes, and toys. Notes mention cloudy weather with light showers and hair/makeup details for the characters.
Audience research
The document analyzes audience research for a thriller film similar to Taken, Inception, and The Girl on the Train. Secondary research showed these films appealed to both males and females aged 15-24 and 25-34, as well as socioeconomic class C1. Primary research from an online survey found the target audience is mostly female aged 16-24, who enjoy thrillers like The Girl on the Train and Inception. Both research sources indicate the target audience is 15-30 years old, so marketing should appeal to this age range. Secondary characters over 40 also showed interest, so they are a secondary target. Research suggests using a blue color scheme and ensuring marketing stands out as audiences typically watch a few films per month.
Script for enigma
George is studying at university when the police interrupt him with news that his parents died in a car crash. Only his little brother Joey survived. They return to their family home which is now empty. That night, George hears a noise and finds Joey missing, being led away by a mysterious figure. George receives a mysterious phone call instructing him to go to an abandoned building for a ransom exchange - he must pick up a handgun and shoot someone in another room to get his brother back.
Pitch
George is informed that his parents have died and must now care for his younger brother Joey. However, Joey is then kidnapped and the kidnapper sets a series of twisted tasks for George to complete in order to get Joey back. The key characters are the brothers George and Joey. The teaser trailer will show the police notifying George of his parents' death, George and Joey settling into their new home, and Joey's kidnapping. It will end with George confronting a choice between shooting someone or receiving a clue to find Joey. The promotional campaign will focus on the tasks set by the anonymous kidnapper and George's quest to find Joey, using a blue/grey color scheme and
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- 2. Sound terminology quiz To start off as a class we did the sound terminology to test what we already knew about the different sounds and techniques; http://www.superteachertools.us/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=21112#.V2fSHE0UWM8
- 3. Examples of teaser trailers sound Inception uses toned electronic thuds within the non-diegetic soundtrack to help build the pace and tension in the trailer. This could be useful in our teaser trailer as it could show where we could add emphasises to draw the audiences attention towards something – such as we could use this when George (the main character) finds out that his parent have died. Also the power of using silence between the thuds to add further emphasise to them and what is on-screen at that time. We could use this in our trailer when Joey in walking away with the mysteryous character.
- 4. Examples of teaser trailers sound In the film Prisoners with they use sound of a ticking stop clock in the non-diegetic soundtrack, although it could be shown diegetically within the film as they reference time within the trailer a lot. We could use this to help our teaser trailer as George is trying to find Joey as he has gone missing and by adding the clock ticking adds more urgency. Also we could similarly make the soundtrack get louder and more dramatic like when the children are portrayed to be missing. We could use it either after they have to move into the house or when the Joey is walking off with this mysteryous person. Also the power of using silence when the girls are shown to be missing emphasises this moment for the audience and make it clear this is a key element to the film. We could use this when George hears the door slam or when he looks out of the window.
- 5. Sound in trailers Sound is a vital element to a trailer, especially a teaser trailer as they have to convey show the same information but in a shorter amount of time.(1 minute 30 seconds), this is because they can change to whole atmosphere of the film; especially shown in the non-diegetic soundtrack but also within the how the dialogue could be narrated and foley sounds. For example, for a teen drama there will typically be a cheerful upbeat soundtrack, whereas a thriller will be more dramatic. Furthermore it is shown that some successful films/TV-shows have a similar soundtrack to help blend the audiences feeling about both of the films/shows. An example of this is when ‘the makers of the trailers for the recent movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, starring Jim Carrey, knew the movie they wanted viewers to be reminded of - Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands - and so they bought the rights to its most well-know soundtrack.’ This could also be shown as subliminal advertising as long as it's legal. Moreover, ‘trailers didn't used to matter this much.’ Mike Shapiro's research has uncovered which may be the earliest example of a text-only trailer for a silent serial called What Happened to Mary, which would have been shown after (in other words "trailing“) the main feature film. For decades after the start of commercial cinema, trailers were disdained: during the second world war and used for the military effort.’ https://www.theguardian.com/film/2005/apr/01/2
- 6. Copyright for sounds As shown on the OCR document shows - http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/68934-unit-g324- advanced-production-guidance-document.pdf - you cannot use music or sounds that are not your own unless it is royalty free and allows you to use these.
- 7. Research for sounds I have initially started looking for sound that we could on freesound.org and garageband.