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Codes and conventions
Short films typically follow a few conventions:
- They focus on 2-3 main characters to allow viewers to relate to them within the short runtime. The film will follow 3 main characters - 2 males and 1 female that represent modern technology stereotypes.
- They include a twist to make the short plot more interesting since they don't have time for a full feature length plot. This film will take a postmodern turn rather than include a twist.
- They have a low budget since they are independently made, using few locations, actors who work for free, and locations that don't charge for filming. This film's budget will be close to nothing by using friends and free locations.
- They are short, typically 5
Conventions of film posters & film reviews
The document discusses conventions of film posters and film reviews. For film posters, it notes they should be eye-catching with a focal image, large title, genre indication, and release date. Reviews typically include the film's name, year, genre, credits, quotes, a summary, plot details without endings, discussion of aspects like story and music, and sometimes character focuses and ratings. The response summarizes how the writer applied some conventions like including the title, quotes, and opinions, while adapting others like using a tagline instead of dates and avoiding reviews.
Codes and conventions for short films
I researched and analysed different short films which gave me a great understanding on what makes a short film.
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This document discusses and analyzes two short horror films, Lights Out and Skymare. Both films effectively draw the audience into the perspective and isolation of the main protagonist within the first 10 seconds. They also end on cliffhangers, leaving the audience wanting more. The document suggests incorporating shots that draw the audience into feeling like they are the protagonist, as well as including an unexpected twist or cliffhanger ending. This will help engage the target 15-30 year old audience and make the discussion's production more interesting.
What makes a good title sequence
The document discusses what makes a good title sequence according to Kyle Cooper. A good title sequence should have high expectations and draw the audience in to want to watch the film. It should also take the audience into the film in an interesting way. Specific title sequences like Seven use a handwritten font to imply the mysterious nature of the film involving a serial killer. Deadzone and To Kill a Mockingbird use simplicity and gradual visuals to set a calm tone. A "storybased" title sequence shows visually relevant content to the film's backstory. Title sequences are important as they decide if the audience will engage with the film and display what it will be about.
Meeting and breaking conventions a222
The filmmakers had a low budget as students without large funding. They planned to distribute the film through YouTube and independent film festivals since they could only afford independent cinemas. They kept costs down by using few locations, a small cast, and a scripted non-improvisational approach. They focused on character over action to stand out from other post-apocalyptic films and added effects to engage audiences with the virus storyline.
Research: Similar Products (Review Page)
Connor analyzed conventions of existing film review pages from Empire and Total Film magazines. Key conventions included:
- Using a large sans-serif font headline that stands out
- Including 1-2 main images of the film's characters
- Using a serif font for body copy columns that is easy to read
- Including a "verdict box" that rates the film and explains the rating
- Maintaining a consistent house style with branding colors
Understanding these conventions will help Connor draft ideas that follow expected formats when designing a short film review page.
Conventions of a film trailer task 6
A film trailer is a short advertisement for an upcoming movie. It aims to build hype and interest in the film's release. Effective trailers are typically 1-2 minutes long and utilize dramatic music, camera angles, and voiceovers to tease the plot and characters without revealing too much. Text is often included at the end to display the film title, release date, and starring actors. The goal is to attract audiences to the full film through a compelling preview of the action, emotions, and personalities they will experience.
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Short films typically follow a few conventions:
- They focus on 2-3 main characters to allow viewers to relate to them within the short runtime. The film will follow 3 main characters - 2 males and 1 female that represent modern technology stereotypes.
- They include a twist to make the short plot more interesting since they don't have time for a full feature length plot. This film will take a postmodern turn rather than include a twist.
- They have a low budget since they are independently made, using few locations, actors who work for free, and locations that don't charge for filming. This film's budget will be close to nothing by using friends and free locations.
- They are short, typically 5
Conventions of film posters & film reviews
The document discusses conventions of film posters and film reviews. For film posters, it notes they should be eye-catching with a focal image, large title, genre indication, and release date. Reviews typically include the film's name, year, genre, credits, quotes, a summary, plot details without endings, discussion of aspects like story and music, and sometimes character focuses and ratings. The response summarizes how the writer applied some conventions like including the title, quotes, and opinions, while adapting others like using a tagline instead of dates and avoiding reviews.
Codes and conventions for short films
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What makes a good title sequence
The document discusses what makes a good title sequence according to Kyle Cooper. A good title sequence should have high expectations and draw the audience in to want to watch the film. It should also take the audience into the film in an interesting way. Specific title sequences like Seven use a handwritten font to imply the mysterious nature of the film involving a serial killer. Deadzone and To Kill a Mockingbird use simplicity and gradual visuals to set a calm tone. A "storybased" title sequence shows visually relevant content to the film's backstory. Title sequences are important as they decide if the audience will engage with the film and display what it will be about.
Meeting and breaking conventions a222
The filmmakers had a low budget as students without large funding. They planned to distribute the film through YouTube and independent film festivals since they could only afford independent cinemas. They kept costs down by using few locations, a small cast, and a scripted non-improvisational approach. They focused on character over action to stand out from other post-apocalyptic films and added effects to engage audiences with the virus storyline.
Research: Similar Products (Review Page)
Connor analyzed conventions of existing film review pages from Empire and Total Film magazines. Key conventions included:
- Using a large sans-serif font headline that stands out
- Including 1-2 main images of the film's characters
- Using a serif font for body copy columns that is easy to read
- Including a "verdict box" that rates the film and explains the rating
- Maintaining a consistent house style with branding colors
Understanding these conventions will help Connor draft ideas that follow expected formats when designing a short film review page.
Conventions of a film trailer task 6
A film trailer is a short advertisement for an upcoming movie. It aims to build hype and interest in the film's release. Effective trailers are typically 1-2 minutes long and utilize dramatic music, camera angles, and voiceovers to tease the plot and characters without revealing too much. Text is often included at the end to display the film title, release date, and starring actors. The goal is to attract audiences to the full film through a compelling preview of the action, emotions, and personalities they will experience.
Editing Analysis
The document analyzes the structure and editing techniques used in the trailer for the horror film The Conjuring. It begins with an introduction page and then the production company logos. Throughout, captions provide plot details and information about the director's previous work. At the end, the film title, release date, and website are shown. Continuity editing connects shots to emphasize the passage of time. Long takes are used at the beginning to set the scene, while short takes at the end build tension. Transitions vary from smooth to fast/dramatic based on the shot. Pace also shifts from slow to build tension to fast and dramatic towards the end.
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The film proposal is used to represent a film project and excite potential crew and cast. It should include a synopsis, logline, description of the screenplay structure in 3 acts, details on characters and intended actors, a film treatment, biographies of key production crew, a mood board, storyboard, description of the intended audience, and an abbreviated budget sheet. The synopsis and logline are especially critical to compellingly describe the story in a captivating way. Images and details throughout help visualize the film's ambiance and look. The proposal aims to strategically represent the filmmaker's vision and passion for the project.
Codes and conventions of short films
Short films commonly have certain codes and conventions:
1) They have small budgets due to independent directors having limited funds, so they keep costs low through minimal locations and characters.
2) They are short in length, typically 5-10 minutes with a maximum of 30 minutes.
3) They tend to have only 2-3 main characters to engage audiences quickly due to limited time and budget for developing deep backstories.
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge conventions of...
The document discusses conventions of short films, how the author's media product uses and develops some conventions, and challenges a few others. It addresses conventions like limited characters, inclusion of a twist, low budget, short length under 5 minutes, use of everyday situations and limited dialogue. The author's short film adheres to many of these, like only including two characters, including a twist, and being made with a low budget. It also develops conventions like use of an everyday situation and including only voiceover instead of dialogue. One convention challenged is not starting with the title right away.
Short film conventions
Short films typically have three main conventions: they contain a twist, have low budgets due to lack of funding, and no more than three main characters. They also last between 5-45 minutes, focus on everyday situations to make a message, and are used in music videos, politics and more to communicate ideas. Research shows that short films are growing in popularity and may become more prominent than Hollywood films.
Codes and conventions of short films
In a short film between 5-15 minutes, there is little time to develop characters in depth or include many characters. As such, short films typically feature 2-3 characters that have clear intentions established quickly. They also usually include a plot twist to make the short storyline more intriguing. Due to low budgets, short films are often filmed within 1-2 everyday locations to keep costs low and the story straightforward.
Codes and conventions of short films
In a short film between 5-15 minutes, there is little time to develop characters in depth or include many characters. As such, short films typically feature 2-3 characters that have clear intentions established quickly. They also usually include a plot twist to make the short storyline more intriguing. Additionally, short films have low budgets, utilizing only 1-2 locations to keep costs down and the story straightforward, with settings commonly being everyday places like houses, schools, or warehouses.
Codes and conventions of a short film
Short films are typically between 5-15 minutes in length. They have 2-3 main characters to allow viewers to relate to them in the short time. Short films almost always include a twist to make the storyline more interesting. They typically have a low budget due to independent filmmakers working with limited funding and resources. Short films take everyday situations viewers can relate to and add a twist to make them intriguing. Common uses of short films are to demonstrate a director's talents or propose a movie idea to studios.
Media, short film project research
The document is a proposal for a romantic narrative short film called "First Sight" by the author. It discusses the genre, target audience, runtime, production approach, and inspiration from other short films. Research was done on conventions of short films, romantic genre conventions, and analysis of short films "Signs", "When Five Fell", and "HK: The One Days" for inspiration. Considerations for the film poster and magazine cover promoting the short film are discussed.
Short film evaluation
The author evaluates their short film project, believing it met the client's requirements of being 5-15 minutes and containing genre conventions. However, the author notes areas for improvement, such as filming on a less windy day, sticking more closely to the script, and having alternative takes when clips were out of focus. The author concludes they learned valuable lessons about the filmmaking process and will apply these lessons to future projects by creating a more detailed production plan and ensuring alternative takes.
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