This document provides details about the single-camera production techniques used in the found footage horror film Quarantine. It discusses how the film was shot using a single handheld camera to emulate a "found footage" style and increase realism. Examples of camera shots used include point-of-view shots, close-ups, tracking shots, and pans to follow the action. The document also covers other aspects that contribute to the film's realism such as diegetic sound, locations, lighting, and props.
The document discusses single camera filmmaking techniques. It notes that single camera productions involve filming one shot or angle at a time using the same camera, which is then moved and reset for the next shot. This allows the director more control over shots. Some advantages are flexibility in shooting order and more realistic shots. Disadvantages include only getting one angle at a time and more time spent editing. Examples given of single camera productions are the TV shows Friends and Hollyoaks.
This document discusses the history of editing techniques from the earliest moving pictures to modern cinema. It covers pioneers like the Lumiere Brothers, George Melies, D.W. Griffiths, Fritz Lang, and Charlie Chaplin. Each introduced new techniques, such as looped footage, stop tricks, splicing, fades, and dissolves. The document also explains editor Walter Murch's "Rule of Six" which outlines the ideal percentages of edit types for rhythm, eyetrace, emotion, continuity/story, and the 180-degree and 360-degree rules. Emotion should account for 51% of edits, with continuity/story at 23% and rhythm at 10%, according to Murch's theory.
This document summarizes the research and creative process behind developing a title sequence for a horror film called "Third Time Around." The author watched title sequences from films like Sinister, Insidious, and The Conjuring for inspiration on conventions like lighting, sound, costumes, locations, and camera work. Key elements incorporated into the sequence include ominous music, diegetic sounds, a sinister antagonist in black clothing, and locations like an old house and abandoned areas. The sequence challenges some conventions by including more action shots over written text and integrating different points of view between the antagonist and protagonist. Overall, the author drew from horror film conventions but also developed new elements for an engaging title sequence that sets up the narrative.
The document summarizes the research and creative process behind developing a title sequence for a horror film called "Third Time Around." The author watched title sequences from films like Sinister, Insidious, and The Conjuring to get ideas for locations, costumes, props, lighting, camera work and sound. Key elements incorporated from these examples include low-key lighting, ominous music, and diegetic sounds. The narrative focuses on the theme of demonic child possession. While conforming to horror conventions, the author also challenges some, like including more action shots over written text and changing between two points of view during the sequence.
The opening scene of Iron Man uses various camera techniques and editing styles to set up the action-oriented genre and introduce Tony Stark's backstory in a brief and engaging way. Cinematography includes establishing shots, pans, crane shots, and point-of-view shots to follow the vehicles and show character reactions. Visual effects maintain a consistent desert color scheme, with natural and low-key lighting. Dialogue establishes connections to characters and gives insight into Tony's past. Smooth editing, credits, and a subtle 3D title design advance the story efficiently without slowing the pace.
This document discusses several principles of film editing including collage, tempo, timing, and continuity. It provides examples of how different editing techniques can be used to manipulate meaning and storytelling. Collage involves cutting between various shots to provide context and information, while tempo refers to shot length and pacing. Timing synchronizes visuals with audio, and continuity ensures logical spatial relationships between shots. Overall, editing techniques can significantly impact narrative structure and audience understanding of what is happening on screen.
The media product adheres to conventions of real action/thriller films by using techniques like continuity editing, shot reverse shot, and incorporating common elements like fight scenes, chase scenes, suspenseful music, and angled shots to convey power dynamics. It was also inspired by films like Citizen Kane and The Dark Knight Rises in its visual style and use of monochrome filters to build tension. The title sequence references Avengers by panning between relevant objects, and shots are taken from films like Breaking Bad to depict specific emotions or situations. Overall, the film aims to provide an intense, energetic experience for the audience through its genre conventions and cinematography while telling a transparent story, as per Richard Dyer's theory of
The document discusses how the media product, a horror film trailer, uses and develops conventions of real horror film trailers. It analyzes the trailer's use of location, lighting, sound, camera shots, binary opposites between the antagonist and protagonists, and typography. The trailer conforms to horror genre conventions through its isolated location, minimal lighting, incorporation of unsettling sounds, shots that build tension, clear power dynamic between characters, and use of on-screen text. The document examines in detail how each formal element was employed to effectively emulate established horror trailer tropes.
The document discusses single camera filmmaking techniques. It notes that single camera productions involve filming one shot or angle at a time using the same camera, which is then moved and reset for the next shot. This allows the director more control over shots. Some advantages are flexibility in shooting order and more realistic shots. Disadvantages include only getting one angle at a time and more time spent editing. Examples given of single camera productions are the TV shows Friends and Hollyoaks.
This document discusses the history of editing techniques from the earliest moving pictures to modern cinema. It covers pioneers like the Lumiere Brothers, George Melies, D.W. Griffiths, Fritz Lang, and Charlie Chaplin. Each introduced new techniques, such as looped footage, stop tricks, splicing, fades, and dissolves. The document also explains editor Walter Murch's "Rule of Six" which outlines the ideal percentages of edit types for rhythm, eyetrace, emotion, continuity/story, and the 180-degree and 360-degree rules. Emotion should account for 51% of edits, with continuity/story at 23% and rhythm at 10%, according to Murch's theory.
This document summarizes the research and creative process behind developing a title sequence for a horror film called "Third Time Around." The author watched title sequences from films like Sinister, Insidious, and The Conjuring for inspiration on conventions like lighting, sound, costumes, locations, and camera work. Key elements incorporated into the sequence include ominous music, diegetic sounds, a sinister antagonist in black clothing, and locations like an old house and abandoned areas. The sequence challenges some conventions by including more action shots over written text and integrating different points of view between the antagonist and protagonist. Overall, the author drew from horror film conventions but also developed new elements for an engaging title sequence that sets up the narrative.
The document summarizes the research and creative process behind developing a title sequence for a horror film called "Third Time Around." The author watched title sequences from films like Sinister, Insidious, and The Conjuring to get ideas for locations, costumes, props, lighting, camera work and sound. Key elements incorporated from these examples include low-key lighting, ominous music, and diegetic sounds. The narrative focuses on the theme of demonic child possession. While conforming to horror conventions, the author also challenges some, like including more action shots over written text and changing between two points of view during the sequence.
The opening scene of Iron Man uses various camera techniques and editing styles to set up the action-oriented genre and introduce Tony Stark's backstory in a brief and engaging way. Cinematography includes establishing shots, pans, crane shots, and point-of-view shots to follow the vehicles and show character reactions. Visual effects maintain a consistent desert color scheme, with natural and low-key lighting. Dialogue establishes connections to characters and gives insight into Tony's past. Smooth editing, credits, and a subtle 3D title design advance the story efficiently without slowing the pace.
This document discusses several principles of film editing including collage, tempo, timing, and continuity. It provides examples of how different editing techniques can be used to manipulate meaning and storytelling. Collage involves cutting between various shots to provide context and information, while tempo refers to shot length and pacing. Timing synchronizes visuals with audio, and continuity ensures logical spatial relationships between shots. Overall, editing techniques can significantly impact narrative structure and audience understanding of what is happening on screen.
The media product adheres to conventions of real action/thriller films by using techniques like continuity editing, shot reverse shot, and incorporating common elements like fight scenes, chase scenes, suspenseful music, and angled shots to convey power dynamics. It was also inspired by films like Citizen Kane and The Dark Knight Rises in its visual style and use of monochrome filters to build tension. The title sequence references Avengers by panning between relevant objects, and shots are taken from films like Breaking Bad to depict specific emotions or situations. Overall, the film aims to provide an intense, energetic experience for the audience through its genre conventions and cinematography while telling a transparent story, as per Richard Dyer's theory of
The document discusses how the media product, a horror film trailer, uses and develops conventions of real horror film trailers. It analyzes the trailer's use of location, lighting, sound, camera shots, binary opposites between the antagonist and protagonists, and typography. The trailer conforms to horror genre conventions through its isolated location, minimal lighting, incorporation of unsettling sounds, shots that build tension, clear power dynamic between characters, and use of on-screen text. The document examines in detail how each formal element was employed to effectively emulate established horror trailer tropes.
The document discusses the conventions that will be followed in a zombie horror film project. It will follow the classic narrative structure of a group of survivors trying to reach safety, as seen in films like Dawn of the Dead. Mise-en-scene elements like low-key lighting, modern costumes, and dirty/bloody makeup for survivors and zombies will be used. Camerawork will employ common horror techniques like close-ups, establishing shots, and handheld shots. Sound will include tense non-diegetic music and rushed dialogue from survivors with zombie moans. Editing will use continuity to maintain audience interest within the constraints of a trailer format.
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This document discusses different camera techniques used in film and television, including single camera setups versus multiple camera setups. It provides examples of scenes from 1917 and the music video for "Fluorescent Adolescent" to illustrate the use of shots like steadicam, close-ups, handheld camera, and point-of-view shots. It also analyzes the opening scene of Game of Thrones and how it uses rules of thirds and long shots to draw attention and create anticipation for the audience.
This film is about a bank robbery. The mise-en-scene establishes the tense tone by showing the characters' clothing. It also features a key item, a toothpick, that adds suspense. The erratic editing and quick cuts increase the intensity during scenes where the driver lashes out at a fly. As the film progresses, the driver shows more emotion and slowly loses his sanity due to being distracted by the fly. The film falls into the action and comedy genres as the driver's reaction to the fly inside the car becomes intense.
This document provides an analysis of the 2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls directed by Mark Waters. It examines the film using Lacey's Repertoire of Elements, which considers aspects like characters, setting, narrative events, iconography, and technical codes. The film is set in an American high school with popular cliques led by the mean-girl "Plastics." The main character Cady is initially an outsider but infiltrates their group for revenge. The analysis discusses character representations and social dynamics portrayed in the film and how they reflect typical high school tropes.
This document provides an analysis of the 2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls directed by Mark Waters. It examines the film using Lacey's Repertoire of Elements, which considers aspects like characters, setting, narrative events, iconography, and technical codes. The film is set in an American high school with popular cliques led by the mean-girl "Plastics." The main character Cady is initially an outsider but infiltrates their group for revenge. The analysis discusses character representations and social dynamics portrayed in the film and how they reflect typical high school tropes.
Editing involves piecing together scenes and footage to tell a story or message in a logical order. There are various techniques editors use such as continuity, match cuts, parallel editing, and establishing shots using different camera angles. The history of editing began with one continuous shot films and evolved with pioneers like Edwin Porter and D.W. Griffith introducing concepts like cutting between scenes and different shots. Editing advanced further with sound, techniques like montages, and the introduction of analogue editing machines.
This document discusses several directors known for psychological thriller and horror films. It provides analysis of how David Fincher and Denis Villeneuve effectively use suspense and tension in their films. It also examines the work of James Wan and his popular but predictable jump scares, as well as Ari Aster's film Hereditary which aims to achieve genuine horror rather than relying on cheap scares. Examples are given of techniques used by these directors to unsettle and terrify audiences.
The document discusses single camera techniques used in film and television productions. It explains that a single camera production involves filming various shots and angles from one camera by moving or resetting it between takes, rather than filming with multiple cameras simultaneously. This allows for more creative freedom but requires actors to do multiple takes. Some advantages are lower costs, more control over locations and shots, and flexibility in filming order. Disadvantages include less realistic reactions, repetition in getting shots, and longer production time. Specific examples then analyze how single camera techniques effectively served the creative visions in shows like The Haunting of Hill House and films like Trainspotting and Requiem for a Dream.
The document provides an overview of editing in film, including:
- Editing is the process of selecting and arranging shots to recreate scenes from the screenplay in a seamless way.
- Films are not shot chronologically, so the editor must piece the material together in story order from the scattered shooting order.
- There are two main types of editing - continuity editing, which preserves the narrative chronology, and montage editing, which generates meaning through rapid cutting between conflicting images.
- Key editing techniques include match on action, shot-reverse-shot, eyeline match, cutaways, cross-cutting/parallel editing, and graphic matching. Transitions include cuts, fades, dis
There are several key techniques involved in editing video and film. Editing pieces together raw footage in a logical order to tell a story or convey a message. Some essential techniques include continuity editing to maintain consistency between scenes, match cuts to smoothly transition between related actions, and shot reverse shot to alternate between two characters in a conversation. The history of editing began with early films being single static shots but evolved with pioneers like Edwin Porter and D.W. Griffith developing new techniques like cutting between multiple storylines. Analog editing involved physically cutting and splicing tape, while digital editing now uses software.
This document discusses using genre analysis and auteur theory to analyze films. It explains Lacey's Repertoire of Elements, which provides a framework for analyzing a film's setting, characters, narrative events, iconography, and style/technical codes. The document applies this framework to analyze the trailers and conventions of films like Pulp Fiction, Walk Among the Tombstones, Mean Girls, and Napoleon Dynamite. Key points of analysis include the films' genres, iconography, settings, and whether they demonstrate generic or distinctive authorial styles.
Single camera techniques are commonly used in film and television productions due to their cost effectiveness. Some examples given include the sitcom Modern Family, which uses a single camera to interview characters, and Calvin Harris' music video for "This Is What You Came For" featuring Rihanna, which uses a single stationary camera. The document discusses some advantages of single camera productions such as easier editing and more space usage, as well as some disadvantages like potential continuity errors and time consumption. It also provides an analysis of the 2008 horror movie Quarantine, noting its found footage style filmed with a single stationary camera contributes to its sense of realism and tension.
The second day of filming went according to schedule. Scenes 1 and 3 were filmed at two different locations - the filmmaker's house and a cemetery. Scene 1 consisted of a single mid-shot establishing the domestic setting. Scene 3 included multiple shots showing a character discovering evidence in bushes, with handheld camera movements used to involve the audience. Overall the filmmaker was pleased with the productivity and quality of filming achieved through thorough pre-production planning.
- A TV series is a set of episodes that follow a story, typically with multiple seasons. They can use single or multi-camera techniques depending on the type of show. Genres include dramas, crime shows, and teen dramas. Series can be viewed on TV, streaming services, and DVDs.
- A single drama is a one-off drama that lasts a few episodes but is not continued in other seasons. It would use a single camera technique to allow more shots and retakes. Single dramas can be viewed on TV and streaming services.
- Documentaries focus on real events and use facts. They may use single or multi-camera depending on what is being filmed.
This document discusses various editing techniques used in media texts. It begins by defining editing as the process of altering raw footage or material based on its purpose before release. It then examines key considerations like storytelling, shot combination, pace, and the 180-degree rule. Various techniques are defined and examples provided, including linear and non-linear storylines, shot types and combinations, establishing pace, parallel editing, cutaways, jump cuts, match cuts, shot-reverse-shot, transitions, dissolves, superimposition, slow/fast motion, and ellipses. Continuity errors and match-on-action are also briefly covered.
Zombieland is a zombie film starring Jesse Eisenberg. The 2 minute and 55 second trailer reveals that zombies have invaded and are attacking people and turning them into zombies as well. It shows two men trying to kill off the zombies. While it doesn't explain how the zombie outbreak started, it effectively shows action scenes and leaves the viewer wanting to know what happens next. The trailer targets fans of the zombie genre and those familiar with actor Jesse Eisenberg through its use of genre conventions and suspenseful elements.
The document discusses conventions for mise-en-scene, camerawork, sound, and editing that will be employed in a zombie horror film trailer. For mise-en-scene, lighting will be low-key except for exterior scenes, costumes will be modern teen clothing, and props and settings typical of the genre. Camerawork will utilize close-ups, establishing shots, wide shots, and handheld shots. Sounds will include fast-paced non-diegetic music to create tension, dialogue for survivors and zombies, and influences from classic zombie films. Editing will use continuity to maintain audience interest within the constraints of a trailer format.
Editing is the process of modifying raw footage to create a narrative for the final product. It involves techniques like chronological and non-chronological ordering, establishing shot continuity, and using transitions. The 180-degree rule and shot-reverse-shot are important principles for smooth editing. Digital editing software has made the process simpler compared to analogue editing. Smartphone apps now allow amateur editors to create professional-looking videos using their mobile devices.
The document analyzes conventions of camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and form in horror film trailers. It discusses techniques like handheld shots, close-ups, tracking shots, fast-paced editing, ominous music, low lighting, and plain costumes that create tension and unsettle audiences. These elements effectively convey the horror genre and entice viewers to watch the full film by leaving them on a climactic note without resolution.
The document discusses different types of research methods used in media production including qualitative and quantitative research. Qualitative research focuses on opinions and analysis through methods like interviews, while quantitative research analyzes statistical data through surveys. Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys or interviews, whereas secondary research uses existing data. Some key factors that affect media production and should be researched include demographics, psychographics, advertising techniques, costs, resources, and release timing relative to competitor films.
Trailers follow several conventions to effectively promote upcoming films. They provide a teaser of the film to generate audience interest through extracts and details. Company logos, music, sounds, and titles are deliberately designed to relate to the film's genre and theme. Trailers also aim to establish equilibrium, create disruption, recognize the disruption, and attempt repair - following Todorov's narrative theory. They employ techniques like dramatic irony to heighten audience anticipation.
The document discusses the conventions that will be followed in a zombie horror film project. It will follow the classic narrative structure of a group of survivors trying to reach safety, as seen in films like Dawn of the Dead. Mise-en-scene elements like low-key lighting, modern costumes, and dirty/bloody makeup for survivors and zombies will be used. Camerawork will employ common horror techniques like close-ups, establishing shots, and handheld shots. Sound will include tense non-diegetic music and rushed dialogue from survivors with zombie moans. Editing will use continuity to maintain audience interest within the constraints of a trailer format.
Single camera techniques learning aim aJamesPotts21
This document discusses different camera techniques used in film and television, including single camera setups versus multiple camera setups. It provides examples of scenes from 1917 and the music video for "Fluorescent Adolescent" to illustrate the use of shots like steadicam, close-ups, handheld camera, and point-of-view shots. It also analyzes the opening scene of Game of Thrones and how it uses rules of thirds and long shots to draw attention and create anticipation for the audience.
This film is about a bank robbery. The mise-en-scene establishes the tense tone by showing the characters' clothing. It also features a key item, a toothpick, that adds suspense. The erratic editing and quick cuts increase the intensity during scenes where the driver lashes out at a fly. As the film progresses, the driver shows more emotion and slowly loses his sanity due to being distracted by the fly. The film falls into the action and comedy genres as the driver's reaction to the fly inside the car becomes intense.
This document provides an analysis of the 2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls directed by Mark Waters. It examines the film using Lacey's Repertoire of Elements, which considers aspects like characters, setting, narrative events, iconography, and technical codes. The film is set in an American high school with popular cliques led by the mean-girl "Plastics." The main character Cady is initially an outsider but infiltrates their group for revenge. The analysis discusses character representations and social dynamics portrayed in the film and how they reflect typical high school tropes.
This document provides an analysis of the 2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls directed by Mark Waters. It examines the film using Lacey's Repertoire of Elements, which considers aspects like characters, setting, narrative events, iconography, and technical codes. The film is set in an American high school with popular cliques led by the mean-girl "Plastics." The main character Cady is initially an outsider but infiltrates their group for revenge. The analysis discusses character representations and social dynamics portrayed in the film and how they reflect typical high school tropes.
Editing involves piecing together scenes and footage to tell a story or message in a logical order. There are various techniques editors use such as continuity, match cuts, parallel editing, and establishing shots using different camera angles. The history of editing began with one continuous shot films and evolved with pioneers like Edwin Porter and D.W. Griffith introducing concepts like cutting between scenes and different shots. Editing advanced further with sound, techniques like montages, and the introduction of analogue editing machines.
This document discusses several directors known for psychological thriller and horror films. It provides analysis of how David Fincher and Denis Villeneuve effectively use suspense and tension in their films. It also examines the work of James Wan and his popular but predictable jump scares, as well as Ari Aster's film Hereditary which aims to achieve genuine horror rather than relying on cheap scares. Examples are given of techniques used by these directors to unsettle and terrify audiences.
The document discusses single camera techniques used in film and television productions. It explains that a single camera production involves filming various shots and angles from one camera by moving or resetting it between takes, rather than filming with multiple cameras simultaneously. This allows for more creative freedom but requires actors to do multiple takes. Some advantages are lower costs, more control over locations and shots, and flexibility in filming order. Disadvantages include less realistic reactions, repetition in getting shots, and longer production time. Specific examples then analyze how single camera techniques effectively served the creative visions in shows like The Haunting of Hill House and films like Trainspotting and Requiem for a Dream.
The document provides an overview of editing in film, including:
- Editing is the process of selecting and arranging shots to recreate scenes from the screenplay in a seamless way.
- Films are not shot chronologically, so the editor must piece the material together in story order from the scattered shooting order.
- There are two main types of editing - continuity editing, which preserves the narrative chronology, and montage editing, which generates meaning through rapid cutting between conflicting images.
- Key editing techniques include match on action, shot-reverse-shot, eyeline match, cutaways, cross-cutting/parallel editing, and graphic matching. Transitions include cuts, fades, dis
There are several key techniques involved in editing video and film. Editing pieces together raw footage in a logical order to tell a story or convey a message. Some essential techniques include continuity editing to maintain consistency between scenes, match cuts to smoothly transition between related actions, and shot reverse shot to alternate between two characters in a conversation. The history of editing began with early films being single static shots but evolved with pioneers like Edwin Porter and D.W. Griffith developing new techniques like cutting between multiple storylines. Analog editing involved physically cutting and splicing tape, while digital editing now uses software.
This document discusses using genre analysis and auteur theory to analyze films. It explains Lacey's Repertoire of Elements, which provides a framework for analyzing a film's setting, characters, narrative events, iconography, and style/technical codes. The document applies this framework to analyze the trailers and conventions of films like Pulp Fiction, Walk Among the Tombstones, Mean Girls, and Napoleon Dynamite. Key points of analysis include the films' genres, iconography, settings, and whether they demonstrate generic or distinctive authorial styles.
Single camera techniques are commonly used in film and television productions due to their cost effectiveness. Some examples given include the sitcom Modern Family, which uses a single camera to interview characters, and Calvin Harris' music video for "This Is What You Came For" featuring Rihanna, which uses a single stationary camera. The document discusses some advantages of single camera productions such as easier editing and more space usage, as well as some disadvantages like potential continuity errors and time consumption. It also provides an analysis of the 2008 horror movie Quarantine, noting its found footage style filmed with a single stationary camera contributes to its sense of realism and tension.
The second day of filming went according to schedule. Scenes 1 and 3 were filmed at two different locations - the filmmaker's house and a cemetery. Scene 1 consisted of a single mid-shot establishing the domestic setting. Scene 3 included multiple shots showing a character discovering evidence in bushes, with handheld camera movements used to involve the audience. Overall the filmmaker was pleased with the productivity and quality of filming achieved through thorough pre-production planning.
- A TV series is a set of episodes that follow a story, typically with multiple seasons. They can use single or multi-camera techniques depending on the type of show. Genres include dramas, crime shows, and teen dramas. Series can be viewed on TV, streaming services, and DVDs.
- A single drama is a one-off drama that lasts a few episodes but is not continued in other seasons. It would use a single camera technique to allow more shots and retakes. Single dramas can be viewed on TV and streaming services.
- Documentaries focus on real events and use facts. They may use single or multi-camera depending on what is being filmed.
This document discusses various editing techniques used in media texts. It begins by defining editing as the process of altering raw footage or material based on its purpose before release. It then examines key considerations like storytelling, shot combination, pace, and the 180-degree rule. Various techniques are defined and examples provided, including linear and non-linear storylines, shot types and combinations, establishing pace, parallel editing, cutaways, jump cuts, match cuts, shot-reverse-shot, transitions, dissolves, superimposition, slow/fast motion, and ellipses. Continuity errors and match-on-action are also briefly covered.
Zombieland is a zombie film starring Jesse Eisenberg. The 2 minute and 55 second trailer reveals that zombies have invaded and are attacking people and turning them into zombies as well. It shows two men trying to kill off the zombies. While it doesn't explain how the zombie outbreak started, it effectively shows action scenes and leaves the viewer wanting to know what happens next. The trailer targets fans of the zombie genre and those familiar with actor Jesse Eisenberg through its use of genre conventions and suspenseful elements.
The document discusses conventions for mise-en-scene, camerawork, sound, and editing that will be employed in a zombie horror film trailer. For mise-en-scene, lighting will be low-key except for exterior scenes, costumes will be modern teen clothing, and props and settings typical of the genre. Camerawork will utilize close-ups, establishing shots, wide shots, and handheld shots. Sounds will include fast-paced non-diegetic music to create tension, dialogue for survivors and zombies, and influences from classic zombie films. Editing will use continuity to maintain audience interest within the constraints of a trailer format.
Editing is the process of modifying raw footage to create a narrative for the final product. It involves techniques like chronological and non-chronological ordering, establishing shot continuity, and using transitions. The 180-degree rule and shot-reverse-shot are important principles for smooth editing. Digital editing software has made the process simpler compared to analogue editing. Smartphone apps now allow amateur editors to create professional-looking videos using their mobile devices.
The document analyzes conventions of camerawork, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and form in horror film trailers. It discusses techniques like handheld shots, close-ups, tracking shots, fast-paced editing, ominous music, low lighting, and plain costumes that create tension and unsettle audiences. These elements effectively convey the horror genre and entice viewers to watch the full film by leaving them on a climactic note without resolution.
The document discusses different types of research methods used in media production including qualitative and quantitative research. Qualitative research focuses on opinions and analysis through methods like interviews, while quantitative research analyzes statistical data through surveys. Primary research involves collecting new data through surveys or interviews, whereas secondary research uses existing data. Some key factors that affect media production and should be researched include demographics, psychographics, advertising techniques, costs, resources, and release timing relative to competitor films.
Trailers follow several conventions to effectively promote upcoming films. They provide a teaser of the film to generate audience interest through extracts and details. Company logos, music, sounds, and titles are deliberately designed to relate to the film's genre and theme. Trailers also aim to establish equilibrium, create disruption, recognize the disruption, and attempt repair - following Todorov's narrative theory. They employ techniques like dramatic irony to heighten audience anticipation.
The research aims to understand audience preferences for horror films, including preferred settings, villains, and subgenres. A questionnaire was used to collect information from a large sample size in a cost-effective manner. Most respondents were male, aged 15+, and students or workers from Ilford and Barkingside. Zombie was the most preferred subgenre. Sound scares audiences the most. Respondents prefer to watch horror films with friends at the cinema. Their favorite films include Saw and favorite villains include Jigsaw. The research will help inform the production of the group's horror short film.
The budget outlines costs for the short film "Hitchhiker by OMI" including £16,922.39 for equipment rental, crew wages, costumes, props, post-production, and catering. Equipment to be rented includes cameras, lighting kits, a microphone kit, tripod, and editing suite. Crew such as camera operators, directors, assistants, and sound operators will be hired. Post-production costs include editing and an editor. The contingency amount is 10% of the subtotal.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the music video for Eminem's song "Stan" featuring Dido. It summarizes the plot of the music video, which tells the story of an obsessive fan named Stan who becomes increasingly disturbed and dangerous in his obsession with Eminem. The analysis breaks down how various scenes and lyrics relate to each other. It also references other songs and videos that are alluded to in "Stan." In the end, Stan drives his car into a body of water after Eminem fails to respond to his letters, and Eminem realizes the fan he drove to suicide was named Stan.
Edit decision list for music video: "Hitchhiker" -OMIGJTP
This is the edit decision list for our music video which contains the good takes, bad takes, outtakes and the description of the first 100 clips of our music video.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
The student self-evaluates their group's pre-production, production, and post-production work on a music video project. In pre-production, the group chose a song, developed a storyboard, and planned logistics. Production went smoothly thanks to the schedule and the student's acting and directing experience. However, some scenes had to be cut due to continuity errors. In post-production, editing was simple but some desired sound effects and scenes could not be included. Overall the group worked well together but could have improved planning and avoiding continuity issues.
The document summarizes the history of music videos from the 1930s to present day. It begins with early unofficial music videos in the 1930s-1940s and the development of the music video industry throughout key decades. Major developments include the introduction of MTV in the 1980s, which popularized music videos, as well as the online age of the 2000s-2010s, which changed how music and videos are produced and consumed. The document also provides tips for making music videos, such as choosing an unknown artist, writing a treatment, storyboarding, rehearsing, filming with different shots and angles, and editing to sync with the music.
This document outlines the course requirements and units for a BTEC Level Three Diploma in Creative Media Production. It includes three key units: Unit 2 focuses on communication skills; Unit 3 on research techniques; and Unit 22 on single camera techniques. Students will complete practical assignments and meet deadlines to develop both creative and technical skills for careers in media. They are responsible for equipment and backing up work. The brief asks students to create a film trailer by researching genres and analyzing example films.
This document provides an overview of a course on understanding the television and film industries. It outlines the unit introduction and learning outcomes, which involve learning about ownership, funding, job roles, legal and ethical obligations, and developing technologies in the industries. It details various tasks for students to complete, including creating slideshows on industry structures and job roles, and producing a report on legal obligations and a career development portfolio. Deadlines are set for submitting the portfolio and tasks. Recommended reading materials are also provided to support student research.
This document outlines the course requirements for a BTEC Level Three Diploma in Creative Media Production. The course will develop students' creative and technical skills through practical projects simulating real-world media production. Students will produce a portfolio of media works along with supporting research and documentation. They will learn to work independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines. The document describes three course units covering pre-production techniques, film and video editing, and music video production. It provides learning outcomes and assessment criteria for evaluating students' work in each unit.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Music videos are typically 3-5 minutes long clips created to promote a song. They often include quick cuts, stylization, and computer graphics. While originally aimed at youth audiences on MTV, music videos now target niche audiences on digital channels and websites. They have influenced popular culture but also rely on certain conventions like scantily clad dancers and macho rock stars. New forms of user generated content are transforming the genre.
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1. Unit 2, 3, 22
Jack Kilminster
Task 2
Single camera production
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Single-camera setups originally were developed during the birth of the classical Hollywood
cinema in the 1910s and has remained the standard mode of production for cinema but in
television, both single camera and multiple-camera productions are common.
Single camera production is when only one camera is used during the filming of a scene in
a production. This means every shot and angle in each scene is shot only using one camera.
Single camera techniques are usually used when the production has a low budget or if the
area the production is set in is only a small area. Examples of main productions which use
single camera techniques are music videos, commercial advertisement sitcoms or POV a
movie (were the actors in the film are behind the filming the whole production, as the camera
is a main prop in the production).
Examples of POV movies which use the single camera technique are as of the following,
“Troll Hunter, The Blair Witch, Batman (1966-1968) and The Adam’s Family etc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_single-camera_situation_comedies
Like movie examples there are many examples of series were they used single camera
techniques, such as: friends and other entertainment series such as the inbetweeners, Gavin
and Stacey and Benidorm etc.
When filming a conversation dialogue using a single camera, the director will normally film
one actor speaking their dialogue first and then the other, the director will then piece
together the scenes in the editing.
https://123movies.is/film/the-blair-witch-project-9211/watching.html
Link to the movie the Blair witch project
2. This movie is an example of where the actors are doing the filming, portrayed in the pictures
in the movie. This is a clear sign of a single camera technique as a character in the story is
filming the whole production.
Other signs which show it is a single camera production is the movement of the camera, how
it is really unsteady all the time, to show this is a poor quality as it is cammed the whole time,
another example, that this is a single camera production, is that you rarely ever see the
person behind the camera unless the character switches with someone or spins the camera
around to show themselves.
These are all clear signs of single camera techniques.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2214429/Step-step-cinema-Designers-draft-floor-
plans-famous-scenes-Hollywood-history.html
When it comes to setting up camera techniques, whether it be multi or single, it will always
be the dependant on the budget and how large the area is for the filming, as depending on
3. whether it is multi or single will be the main factor on whether you will have to get 10 extra
people in the room to cover the cameras, on top of all the other crew and actors in the room
also, this is an advantage of single camera as you only have 1 camera and 1 or 2 people
using it which saves space especially in small rooms an example of this is saw as most of
the production was shot in one room using the single camera technique, saving a lot of
space in the room.
When setting up cameras there's other rules you have to consider also such as the 180
degree rule, where there is a line in between the two characters speaking, once you are
filming on one side of the line you must not cross it otherwise you will disorientate the
viewer.
This can be seen as an advantage or an disadvantage to single camera techniques, as multi
cameras could be set up in different locations following the 180 degree rule to film the scene
from different angles saving time with the scene and not having to worry as much about
continuity errors, this would be seen as a disadvantage to single camera techniques as a
single camera would either have to shoot the production over and over again to show
different angles which would have a big chance of continuity errors as the actors would have
to try and repeat exactly what they did in the last scene, which is hard to do again and again.
Which is why it's harder to complete match on actions or cutaways. Another thing the
camera man would have to do with single camera techniques is show the camera movement
to get the right angle, but using this method of using moving the camera allows you to cross
the 180 degree rule without disorientating the viewer.
Another disadvantage for using single camera techniques would be large limitations such as
the amount of shots taken would be small compared to multi cameras but this could also be
seen as an advantage as there would be less to analyse and piece together when editing,
In addition when filming us.
Quarantine
Quarantine is a 2008 American found-footage supernatural horror film directed and co-
written by John Erick Dowdle, produced by Sergio Aguero, Doug Davison, and Roy Lee, and
co-written by Drew Dowdle, being a remake of the Spanish film REC. The film stars Jennifer
Carpenter, Jay Hernandez, Columbus Short, Greg Germann, Steve Harris, Dania Ramirez,
Rade Šerbedžija, and Johnathon Schaech.
the film grossed $5,379,867, ranking #1 in the box office, Its total gross is $41,319,906
worldwide.
The film is categorised as horror and also in sub-genre “zombies”, even though the movie
itself is unconventional, as the way they portray the evil in the movie is not at all like the
normal zombie image, the way they portray them, is through rabbis, there is a virus
outbreak in the building due to a member of a Armageddon cult living in the attic, this person
had created a concoction of foul chemicals, and had released them in the building through
rats, this was the main spread of the virus which lead onto people catching the virus and
turning into human insomniacs wanting nothing but unleash rage onto another who is not
infected, this is unconventional of a typical zombie as a typical zombie would be pictured as
undead and part of the supernatural, also zombies are not expected to run, they normally
walk at a slow pace, and have a hankering for the taste of blood or brains(e.g. the walking
4. dead series or resident evil)
The movie style “of how it was filmed” was
found footage. This means that to try and
make the movie as realistic as possible, a
member of the cast is part of the filming
crew and they film the movie the whole
time. Due to this type of filming the actors
in the production were really put to the
test, unlike movies with normal filming, the
actors in this production had to memorise
big chunk of their lines and remember them
as the camera was constantly rolling, until
during the film the camera was turned off or
there was an ellipse during the movie to show
some time had passed. This all adds to the
verisimilitude of the movie as the main object
of the production was to make the movie as
realistic as possible, which is why it is filmed
in (POV) point of view from the cast, and to
make it as like someone eventually found this
tape and released it in a movie form for the rest of the world to see.
This all suits the movie and adds to the verisimilitude as the main actress in the movie
Jennifer Carpenter who plays “Angie”. Is a reporter and constantly wants her partner to film
the whole time so everybody outside of the quarantine which they are trapped in can find out
what happened.
The ending of the story is a topic of discussion, as the movie REC is an open ending leading
on to REC 2, whereas the ending of Quarantine is closed as Angie is pulled away off into the
darkness by the effecting woman living in the attic, were assumedly she is killed and there
are no survivors or questions to be asked to lead onto a second movie. Even though there is
a second movie that has no relevance to the first?
The quarantine production is also linear as there is only one story throughout the whole
production, if there was another story going or a flash back. Then the story would be non-
linear an example of this would be if there was a flashback in the middle point of the story, to
show something like how the virus started, or if the story scenes where not in order like back
to front this would make it non-linear, so making it adds to the verisimilitude making the story
to look as realistic as possible.
The story is also single stranded as there is only one story going on if there was another
story going on at the same time, then the movie would be multi-stranded.
Camerawork
5. The camera work was very simple in quarantine, as most of the filming was done from an
over the shoulder shot as the filming was done as found footage, the over the shoulder shot
was used to show that the cameraman
was filming the whole time and was
involved in the cast.
There were a range of different shots in
the production of quarantine, such as;
high angle shots, low angled shots, mid
shots, long shots, close ups, panning,
tracking etc.
Tracking and panning were two of the
most important shot types used on the
production of quarantine. As tracking
showed there was a lot of running from
the cast and the cameraman had to move
around to stay with the rest of the crew
when something was going on as an
example in the ending where the
cameraman and Angie run to the attic to
get away from all the people who had the
virus and were chasing them. Panning is
very important and is linked with mise en
scene as it helps reveal the whole area
the characters are in. for example when
the cast get trapped in the small room,
and one of the characters try to break through the cover to get free and is shot.
In this part of the scene the cameraman pans the camera to reveal one how small the room
is they are in and two, the people in the room, he pan’s to show the revealing of one of the
characters being bitten and starting
the process of turning.
Another example of panning is in the
beginning when Angie and the
fireman Fletcher race to see who can
put on the firemen suits first.
In the end there are perfect examples
of close ups and low angled shots,
both characters are on the floor in this
scene trying to hide from the affecting
women, the low angle shot of the
woman makes the woman more
scary as both characters are hiding looking up to her. Also in this scene, close ups are used
to show Angie’s face, revealing the fear from her facial expressions, as she is in the worst
scenario possible not being able to see the thing in the room which might harm them.
Another example is when she is interviewing the little girl, you have a close up to emphasise
her facial expressions to show she is not well. During this also there is lots of extreme close
6. ups and the camera moves focusing on
different features of Angie’s face showing
her facial features and feelings in detail
such as her breathing heavily and having to
try and stop herself from the creature
becoming aware of their presence in the
room.
During this scene the Angie breaks the 4th wall
staring right through the camera towards the audience, as it’s her last light source, this is
also a method to scare the audience, as it’s like she is calling out for help to the audience
even though they’re not actually there. She also breaks the 4th wall in the beginning and
throughout the movie as her character is a reporter and she is supposed to talk to the
audience informing them what happens.
Long shots and mid angled shots are used in the movie to show characters in the scene,
setting and dialogue taking place and also actions and body language of the characters, to
show what is going on so when the group stand there in shock to the fireman falling over the
bannisters.
An example of a high angled shot is when the three main characters reach the higher level
and throw the man off the bannisters where the camera tracks to body falling, revealing the
floors below and the body hitting the floor, it gives the characters a feel of safety as they look
7. down towards the infected running up, showing the group they need to move but they have
some time to move and
hide somewhere.
During the movie the
main establishing shot
used was right at the
beginning of movie
where you see Angie
introduce herself in her
the movie, setting the
scene behind her
revealing that it is a fire
station. This also one of
the only times that a
tripod would be used in
the production.
There are many mid shots included in the filming when following the characters and when
dialogue is taking place, for example when they try the first escape attempt, giving the full
realisation they are trapped in the building and the people on the outside are not going to let
them out. It is also used when focusing on action like in the fire station with the old ladder
they would use, its show the object as well as the character, but you don't need to see the
whole body, and you want to see the object in good detail which is why you would use a long
shot.
All of the sound in the movie is diegetic as the film is found footage so there is no need
special effects or editing. As all the noise in the movie needs to be heard by the characters
in the movie. This would mean also there would be a lot of asynchronous sounds(ambient
sounds), which are background noises, such as sirens, screams from the infected,
helicopters etc. they would do this instead of using synchronous sounds to add to the
realism of them movie.
The tone of the movie is mainly informal as there are lots of screaming, arguing and
swearing, as they are running trying to escape the quarantine and run from the infected. The
only time there is formal talking is in the beginning when Angie is talking to the audience as
she is a journalists doing a report on the firemen of LA.
8. There wasn’t that much need for the editing seeing as the production was found footage all
the detail had to be in the production. There was not a need for any non-diegetic sounds as
the production has to be as realistic as possible, so all the sounds in the movie need to be
diegetic so that the characters can hear them. The only need for editing was to piece
together sections of recording, which would be sorting out the ellipses when the movie jumps
as the camera wither goes blurring or turns off. Other than that there is no need for much
editing as there is no need for special effects.
The mise en scene of the movie is about the locations used, the lighting, makeup, costumes,
colours and props used in the whole production there are only two locations throughout the
movie apart from the travelling between the two locations, these locations are the fire station
and the apartment block, the juxtaposition between the two is the lighting, the lighting shows
the mood of both scenes, in the beginning of the production the setting is very bright
reflecting the mood of the characters involved in the production, which is happy with laughter
as Angie begins her journalist report, with the two fireman Jake and fletcher, from that point
onwards the lighting starts to descend from the they leave the building and reach the
apartment blocks the lighting decreases. When they reach they apartment blocks the
atmosphere has already changed and the audience can already tell it’s not right from the
lighting and atmosphere from the building and other characters in the production, from then
onwards the lighting also decreases until the very end where it reaches pitch black, reflecting
on how important the lighting was reflecting the atmosphere in the production.
This shows the transition.
The main props in the building also have meaning and reflect what is happening when they
are used. For example the gun the policeman used reflects power, symbolises power,
authority and also protection, this is revealed when the police man pulls it out on Jake
knowing he has lost control of the situation he pulls out the only meaning of control as it
9. scares the other characters, another example is the keys found at the end by Angie, these
reflect hope, a chance to escape as keys open doors, so when they find the keys it’s almost
a they feel almost out the door already to freedom, away from the quarantine they are
trapped in.
There were many other props used in the production such as a hammer used by Jake then
main weapon used to defend the group, and other props such as a drill and syringe used by
the CDC to try control and understand the virus being released, the syringe can be related to
a cure or some sought of concoction to control another in containment, props also keys in
reflecting the mood and atmosphere in the particular scenes in the movie.
The colour scheme is also important as it sometimes reflects the characteristics of the
characters in the movie for example: Jake and fletcher wore the colour blue under their
fireman suits which represents bravery and loyalty which jakes displays throughout the
movie. Another example is Angie she wears white underneath her jacket to display purity an
if she is the innocent one in the movie, another example is the colour grey worn by the
apartment manager and the vet living in the building, this colour represents wisdom as they
both are very wise in their own particular topics .The decor of the building also shows the
building is out of place compared to the standards we live in today, it's old, looks run down,
dull and off, as the old
man running the building prefer to takes care of things himself, the building relates to the old
man, the building looks like it doesn't have a lot of standards so it's the kind of place a virus
would break out, as the standards are very unhealthy and sanitary.
The colour schemes also are another key in reflects the moods of the setting such as the
building you see a lot of grey and blues reflecting a very dull and dark setting of the scenery,
10. which suits the movie as the movie itself is very dark and dull as all the characters die in the
end.
Conjuring 2
The Conjuring 2 is a 2016 American horror film directed by James Wan and written by Carey
Hayes, Chad Hayes, Wan and David Leslie Johnson. It is the sequel to the 2013 film The
Conjuring, and is the second instalment in The Conjuring film series and the third in the
franchise. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprise their roles as paranormal investigators and
authors Ed and Lorraine Warren from the first film. The film follows the Warrens as they travel to
Britain to assist the Hodgson family, who are experiencing poltergeist activity at their Brimsdown,
Enfield council house in 1977 which later became referred to as the Enfield Poltergeist.
The Conjuring 2 was released in North America on June 10, 2016. The film received generally
positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $320 million worldwide. A spin-off film titled
The Nun is currently in development, with Wan and Safran set to produce.
The conjuring 2 is a horror genre classed movie, and is also in the sub-genre of supernatural. As
the movie is about supernatural occurrences that no one can explain, or help with. Which is
where Ed and Lorraine come him, they step in and try and help the people struggling.
The conjuring 2 is very conventional in the sub-genre the supernatural, as it includes dark
lighting, lots of jump scares, objects moving around the room, and the cause of it all is rarely
seen unless it wants to reveal itself. This can be seen as what you would expect in a basic
supernatural movie, similar example to this would Insidious.
The conjuring 2 story, is an open ended story as included in the after credits they reveal a slight
spoiler, revealing what would happened next, which is Anabelle 2, as the Annabelle doll goes
missing which indicates a follow on movie Annabelle 2.
The movie itself is linear as it explains the story in order, even though they show a flashback into
a previous event it does not affect the storyline so the story is still linear. The story is also multi-
strand as there are too story going on at the same time, as Ed and Lorraine live in America and
11. the Hodgson family live in London, so the story will jump from place to place showing two stories
going on at the same time.
In the production of the conjuring director James Wan really like to play with his different angles,
and he tried to use as many as possible s it adds to the scary atmosphere of the movie, the
different shot types were as follows;
panning, tracking, long shot, mid shot,
closes up, extreme close ups establishing
shots, extreme long shots, high angles,
low angles, eye line shots. They all were
used in different occasions, depending on
what was happening during the scene.
Establishing shots are used to set the
scene and show the area, where the
filming is going to take place, this
happens in the beginning when the movie
starts, where the movie starts off with a
flashback revealing a key event, which
will affect the whole movie. There aren’t
many extreme long shots in the film, but
one used was when Lorraine and Ed
arrive at the hodgson’s house. Panning
and tracking are not really expected in
this kind of movies as its not found
footage or POV, but some are used. For
example tracking is used when Ed goes
down to the basement and the camera
follows him as he walks round. For
panning, it’s used a couple of times during
the movie, like when Janet is sitting with
her friend and the teacher catches them
supposedly smoking. The movie also
consisted of a lot of close ups, on things
such as objects or peoples face, this is
normally to show importance, so for
example the tape player at Ed and
Lorraine’s house, the camera zooms closer to the tape player so the audience know what’s being
played from the tape player is the most important aspect.
Or when Lorraine is confronted by the demon in her home, there is a close up of her face to
show her scared and shocked expressions, of the demon coming out the painting, it also during
12. this scene has extreme close up on the sides of the
painting to reveal the hands coming from behind the
painting.
There are many examples of long shots and mid
shots included in the movie, for examples of mid shots
there are when Ed turns his back Janet, so the spirit
can take hold of her to talk, this is mid shot of Ed
normally for conversations going on or to show an
object important hands upwards, the crucifix he puts
forward to cast the spirit away.
An example of a long shot is when Janet is sitting in
the living room by herself and the TV blurs for no
reason. They use this shot type to show the character
and what’s also going on around them, so in this
instance it’s the TV.
Also in the movie different angles are used like high
and low angles, these emphasise dominance of each
character, for example when Lorraine and Bill is
talking bill looks up at Lorraine at a low angle and
Lorraine looks down at him high angle, this is because
Lorraine comes to realisation that Bill is actually
extremely weak and not the cause of what’s going on
as he himself is terrified of the demon that has a hold
on him. An example of another low and high is when,
little billy goes to let the dog out in the neighbour’s
house, but actually is the spirit which turns into the
crooked man looking down at billy as billy is terrified
and is trying to escape from the grasp of the crooked
man, which ends up being Janet. The last shot type
used in the movie are mid shots, mid shots/ eye line
are used in conversation, this is because the main
importance are the characters talking, so you want to
show facial expressions and body language of the
characters when in conversation, like when Ed and
Lorraine are talking with the priest or when there on a
talk show discussing the topic, if they lie or tell the
truth all are mid shots showing expressions and facial
expressions when the conversations are going on.
The mise en scene of the movie is first of set up to be
a 60-70’s theme as it's based on a true, story, so the
movie style is based to try and match as much as
possible, what the real thing looked like. So the
clothing of everyone in the movie is all old fashion, the
13. haircuts in the movies are all old fashion, the
cars are all old fashion, the technology they use
is all old fashion to give a 60’s 70’s theme and to
make it look as real as possible.
During the movie there are different sets which
the movie is shot in, and each set has its own
set of characteristics differentiating from the
other. So for example the hodgson residents,
looks dull, its decaying, the rooms are very dark
and cold reflecting the atmosphere, clearly
showing that the family does not have a lot of
money, which many didn't during these times,
the house clearly needs renovation, but the
family cannot afford it.
Whereas you have their neighbour’s residence,
whose house is warmer and brighter, showing
the difference between a posed household and a
normal house hold? The house is cleaner and
looks like it has been refurbished, as the couple
living there have good money.
Another household we look at is the warrens
house, which is also very bright, warm and
comforting, revealing that they have good
money. Which is a juxtaposition between the
neighbours and the warrens to the hodgson
residence. As two house clearly reflect wealth,
healthiness, and more of modern comfortable
homes, whereas the hodgson’s reflect poverty
and dark, dull emotions.
Most of the speaking in conjuring 2 is formal, as back then especially in a posher/richer
household the tone which they would speak would be a more formal tone whereas a lower class
person, would speak with a more informal tone, so for example when Ed and Lorraine are on the
14. talk show or sitting with the priest they
speak very formally and professionally as
this is their job and something they know
much about.
Their is a mixture of non - diegetic and
diegetic sounds in the movie, this is
because, the characters have to hear
some sounds to emphasise what’s going
on, as what is going on will affect them,
but some non-diegetic sounds were
included to add atmosphere and tension
for the audience this is normally
displayed using music or silence to add
tension and bring the audience in for a
scare. For example when Loraine during
the flashback first sees the demon, this
is also a good example of a cutaway, as
Lorraine looking into the mirror sees the
Nun she looks away and she is not
behind her but her position has changed
in the mirror, she does this again as she
looks back at the mirror the demon nun
has come out the mirror and attacked
Lorraine, this is a perfect example of a
cutaway to build tension adding to the
suspense, bringing the audience in,
cutaways are perfect to add non-diegetic
sounds to as it adds to the jump scare,
as it builds up the whole way through,
this also happens when Janet is on her
own at home when she is trying to
sought the TV out, it adds to the mystery
the music, building the tension up for the
jump scare which will take place.
Another example of non-diegetic sounds
s in the beginning when they show
London and some of the things which
occurred during these times they play an
iconic song during these times by an
iconic band 2 The Clash” which adds to the mood they are trying to create the atmosphere of
London for the viewers at home to understand where to movie has now jumped to from the
flashback in Amityville. It adds to feel so the viewers know they are in London.
An example of diegetic sounds is when the police have entered the hodgson’s house, trying to
find the source of what caused this disturbance, they find nothing until they hear the noises from
15. the walls, leading to chair moving,
these are all diegetic noises as it is
what the characters in the movie have
to hear so they can react to.
Another good example of diegetic
sound which took place in the movie is
when Janet turns into the crooked man
scaring billy and then unleashing her
wrath and things flying about the room
and smashing as she screams these
are all diegetic sounds where the
actors have to react to.
There were lots of different
synchronous sounds include in the
movie such as rustling of leaves and
the wind, people talking, car noises, the
sound of swings moving. An example
of this is when Ed and Lorraine are with
the other help consulting the
information they have collected so far,
there is noise in the background such
as people talk, bar games etc. this is
used to add to the realism of the
scene, to make the viewer believe this
happened or is happening.
The editing of the movie included lots
of different shot types, techniques and
cuts. This is because they wanted to
add to the movie, adding to the realism and the quality of each scene.
For example combination of shots, the mixture of shots used add to the tension, showing more
emotions, facial expressions,
creating depth for the serious
scene, for example the pub scene
the combination of shots used
show the scenery they are in, and
the different expression on the
characters faces, showing the
tension of the scene. The scene
included, panning, long shots,
mid shots and close ups.
Match on action is something you
expect in every movie, but the
transitions of shots need to be clean and perfectly timed. Match on action is used many times in
the conjuring, for example in the beginning of the movie when the 4 are walking out of school,
and another group of boys try to bully billy, the angle changes as Janet’s friend pushes him
away, this transition is smooth as the editing of the shots was transition together smoothly and
perfectly, this is an example of match on action, this shot type is used constantly lots of times
throughout the movie. Another is when example is when Janet is in her bedroom with her sister
16. playing the Ouija board or when
Janet is home alone watching
TV these scenes like all others
include match on action cuts,
the shot changes to another
angle, these cuts are done
smoothly as they are timed
perfectly when an actor moves
and the angle changes.
Other things used in the
conjuring 2 were editing skills
such as fade to blacks and
superimposition, fade to blacks
are used to show the passing of
time, a different location or to
show a dream or a memory, an
example of this in the conjuring
two is after Janet being nearly
frightened to death at home
alone, the scene cuts to black
then show Lorraine waking up
at home in America revealing
the change which took place.
Superimpositions are used to to
establish a scene once a
change takes place, for
example when they cut back
and forward between different
locations, for example when
they cut back from Lorraine
and Ed after their interview to
the hodgson’s residence, the
first shot in this scene is of the
hodgson’s house. This is a
superimposition, as it shows
that the setting has changed
back to the hodgson’s
residence. Establishing a new
scene.
17. Another editing technique used in the conjuring 2 is parallel cuts, this is cross editing, which is
used throughout the movie, especially during the beginning. The movie is split between two
different stories going on at the same time, which is the hodgson’s, going about their normal lives
in the UK and the warrens, also going about their ways in the states. The two go through their
own timelines until, like all parallel editing they meet further down the line. The two stories were
cross edited to enable the audience to understand both stories at the same time, making the
audience see the similarities
and the differences between
them.
The cut lengths can have an important part in a scene, like in the conjuring 2 it is used to add
mystery when the shot does not change for around 2 minutes, as Ed is interviewing bill the
poltergeist, you do not see him appear you only see the blurriness of where Janet was sitting,
this adds to the mystery as you only see Ed faces clearly, the background is blurred not showing
exactly what happens, but from what you are allowed to see, it looks like Janet transforms into
bill, as he possess her body, but the blurriness means that none of this maybe true which is how
it adds to the mystery of the scene.