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This document analyzes the conventions of an opening movie sequence. It summarizes several scenes: 1) A close-up of a main character in a prison cell who hits a guard before escaping to an upbeat music cue. 2) A character in a house sees a car chase out the window, though at first thinks it's from the TV. 3) Another main character is introduced at a dock as the car chase continues throughout the city. The purpose is to introduce characters and set the scene for a dramatic car chase escape.
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Conventions of a thriller
This document discusses conventions of thriller films. It provides examples from American Psycho, Se7en, and The Ring to illustrate common thriller elements. These include opening title sequences over images or plain backgrounds, films being distributed by major studios, settings in cities and houses in America, use of mise-en-scene like costumes and props/colors to characterize villains and set dark, scary atmospheres, and inclusion of sinister non-diegetic music to build tension from the beginning.
Pitch
1) The film is a thriller about a secret drug dealer whose life takes a turn when a drug deal goes wrong.
2) The opening sequence shows a bloodied man stumbling out of an elevator to set the scene, leaving viewers questioning what happened.
3) Three people receive mysterious phone calls directing them to an abandoned building where they discover the bloodied man and the caller's identity.
American gangster - textual analysis
1) The scene begins with an eerie soundtrack as production logos play, setting a suspenseful tone.
2) Two smartly dressed men interrogate a tied-up man in a shadowy urban alley, establishing their power over the inferior protagonist. An ambiguous mafia figure watches in the shadows.
3) During a fast-paced sequence, one interrogator callously lights the gasoline-covered man on fire while showing no mercy, highlighting his evil nature.
Touch of evil
The document provides an analysis of the opening sequence of Orson Welles' 1958 film Touch of Evil. It describes how the sequence uses a continuous 3-minute tracking shot to follow two characters and a car through streets, establishing them as the main characters. Dramatic irony is used by showing a bomb being planted in a car without the characters' knowledge but visible to the audience. Various film techniques are employed, including asynchronous music, synchronous diegetic sounds like a police whistle, and an eyeline match to reveal an explosion the character hears and sees.
Media Pitch
The document outlines an idea for a comedy/mystery film targeted at teenagers. The film would follow two teenagers who witness a crime but have their faces hidden from the audience. While trying to avoid the criminal, they attempt to solve clues to catch him, but miss obvious hints. The opening scene depicts a serious chase that is revealed to just be the teens trying to reach a shop before closing. Their first dialogue and revealed faces would occur after one runs into a lamppost. The film aims to represent Lutterworth atmospherically through cloudy filming days and include props like a Sherlock Holmes book.
Script
Callum Harrison will create a movie trailer and poster for a horror/thriller film about a serial killer for his final major project. The trailer will focus on the killer and switch quickly between scenes to build intrigue without revealing the protagonist. It will include an emergency call, news reports of murders, and voiceovers linking the crimes as tension builds with dark scenes, sounds and music. The fast-paced trailer will show text like "This Year" and the film title using Photoshop or After Effects to seem realistic, while the poster created in Photoshop will feature an image, name and credits to promote the fictional movie.
Final film plot idea
Hugo secretly hacks into the phone of a villainous character who works for an evil corporation from the shadows of a building. Hugo is able to complete the hack without being noticed. Through technology, Hugo is then able to control traffic lights and direct the villainous character into a dark alley. Hugo's only real friend at college approaches him, unaware that Hugo engages in hacking activities at night.
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This document discusses conventions of thriller films. It provides examples from American Psycho, Se7en, and The Ring to illustrate common thriller elements. These include opening title sequences over images or plain backgrounds, films being distributed by major studios, settings in cities and houses in America, use of mise-en-scene like costumes and props/colors to characterize villains and set dark, scary atmospheres, and inclusion of sinister non-diegetic music to build tension from the beginning.
Pitch
1) The film is a thriller about a secret drug dealer whose life takes a turn when a drug deal goes wrong.
2) The opening sequence shows a bloodied man stumbling out of an elevator to set the scene, leaving viewers questioning what happened.
3) Three people receive mysterious phone calls directing them to an abandoned building where they discover the bloodied man and the caller's identity.
American gangster - textual analysis
1) The scene begins with an eerie soundtrack as production logos play, setting a suspenseful tone.
2) Two smartly dressed men interrogate a tied-up man in a shadowy urban alley, establishing their power over the inferior protagonist. An ambiguous mafia figure watches in the shadows.
3) During a fast-paced sequence, one interrogator callously lights the gasoline-covered man on fire while showing no mercy, highlighting his evil nature.
Touch of evil
The document provides an analysis of the opening sequence of Orson Welles' 1958 film Touch of Evil. It describes how the sequence uses a continuous 3-minute tracking shot to follow two characters and a car through streets, establishing them as the main characters. Dramatic irony is used by showing a bomb being planted in a car without the characters' knowledge but visible to the audience. Various film techniques are employed, including asynchronous music, synchronous diegetic sounds like a police whistle, and an eyeline match to reveal an explosion the character hears and sees.
Media Pitch
The document outlines an idea for a comedy/mystery film targeted at teenagers. The film would follow two teenagers who witness a crime but have their faces hidden from the audience. While trying to avoid the criminal, they attempt to solve clues to catch him, but miss obvious hints. The opening scene depicts a serious chase that is revealed to just be the teens trying to reach a shop before closing. Their first dialogue and revealed faces would occur after one runs into a lamppost. The film aims to represent Lutterworth atmospherically through cloudy filming days and include props like a Sherlock Holmes book.
Script
Callum Harrison will create a movie trailer and poster for a horror/thriller film about a serial killer for his final major project. The trailer will focus on the killer and switch quickly between scenes to build intrigue without revealing the protagonist. It will include an emergency call, news reports of murders, and voiceovers linking the crimes as tension builds with dark scenes, sounds and music. The fast-paced trailer will show text like "This Year" and the film title using Photoshop or After Effects to seem realistic, while the poster created in Photoshop will feature an image, name and credits to promote the fictional movie.
Final film plot idea
Hugo secretly hacks into the phone of a villainous character who works for an evil corporation from the shadows of a building. Hugo is able to complete the hack without being noticed. Through technology, Hugo is then able to control traffic lights and direct the villainous character into a dark alley. Hugo's only real friend at college approaches him, unaware that Hugo engages in hacking activities at night.
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Film trailer analysis
The trailer provides glimpses of the wealthy suburban family at the center of the film as they prepare to barricade themselves inside their home for the annual Purge event. Shots show them arming doors and monitoring security cameras as violence erupts outside. Tension mounts as a stranger seeks refuge at their door and masked intruders threaten the family's safety. Through its use of lighting, editing, and sound, the trailer builds a sense of dread and chaos to draw viewers into the film's story of survival on one night when all crime is legalized.
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Textual analysis
1) The opening scene shows three main characters - Henry Hill, Jimmy Conway, and Tommy De Vito - lounging in a car at night in New York in 1970.
2) They hear a banging sound coming from the trunk of the car, so they stop to investigate. Two of the men are holding weapons like a spade and knife.
3) When they open the trunk, they find a bloodied, wrapped man still alive inside. One man stabs him repeatedly while another shoots him to ensure he is dead. Henry Hill calmly closes the trunk, expressing in a voiceover how he has always wanted to be a gangster.
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Pitch 2
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1. The lead artist would be shown on multiple screens in a deformed manner, within a dome-like semi-circular structure, on a white background. A security guard would watch from the center.
2. Two girls would perform a breakdancing routine in white hoodies and sweatpants in front of a black background.
3. The narrative shows a ruined apartment after a fight, then flashes back to a social gathering where tension rises between two men until one punches the other, with the video then reversing to alter this outcome to a positive one. The idea is how simple decisions can lead to very different outcomes.
The srangers analysis
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the scenes and techniques used in a film trailer. It describes the establishing shots used at the beginning to set the romantic mood and setting. This is interrupted by a loud crash, changing the tone. Subsequent scenes introduce the antagonists and elements of violence to create suspense and unease. Jump cuts and changing audio are used between shots of the protagonists to build tension without revealing what happens. Text frames are analyzed positively for their transitions, font and ability to engage the audience.
Assignment 2: What is an OTS?
This document analyzes the opening title sequences of two films: Dawn of the Dead (2004) and 22 Jump Street (2014). It describes what is seen, heard, and felt in each OTS through bullet points. Similarities between the two OTS's include that they both set the scene, include the film title, and introduce the storyline. Differences include their different genres (horror vs. comedy) and use of music/sounds. The conclusion lists common elements generally expected in a film's opening title sequence, such as relating to the film, providing insight into the plot, including title and genre, and portraying narrative mystery.
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Chris returns to his hometown and discovers his old friend Shifty has been dealing cocaine. Throughout the film, Chris and Shifty find themselves in dangerous situations as Chris tries to stop Shifty's drug dealing before it escalates. The opening sequence features a variety of shots including close-ups, medium, and extreme long shots. It introduces the main character sitting alone on a couch while listening to music through headphones. The setting of run-down apartment blocks is shown and the character of Shifty, dressed in all black, is walking away from the flats. A bird's-eye view shot hints at the drug theme through images of a table and sofa.
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Media treatment
Sam, a 17-year-old male, is still grieving the disappearance of his 5-year-old sister Hollie a year ago. The opening scene shows Sam staring at photos of Hollie in his room. He notices a dark car that two suspicious men enter, so he follows them. Sam breaks into the house they entered and finds the family of another missing child. Later, Sam chases a laughing man and finds Hollie and the other missing boy locked in an upstairs room. When trying to rescue them, Sam and the kidnapper fall down the stairs. The film ends with Sam waking in the hospital, seeing Hollie and his parents in his room.
AS Media Research Task 3 - Conventions of an Opening Sequence
1) The opening sequence of Ferris Bueller's Day Off establishes the suburban setting and introduces the main characters, including Ferris who is pretending to be sick, his distressed parents, and suspicious sister.
2) Through a series of shots within Ferris' bedroom, the audience is led to believe he is a typical teenage boy, though visual clues hint he may be up to mischief.
3) In the final shot, Ferris directly addresses the camera and reveals with his change in expression and the line "They bought it" that he has fooled his parents and plans to skip school, setting the tone for his mischievous personality and adventures to come.
Representation in Film Task 9 (2)
The document provides analysis of different shots in the opening scenes of Ferris Bueller's Day Off that establish characters and settings. The opening shot shows a suburban house with nice cars, indicating wealth. Ferris is then introduced looking vulnerable in close-up. His parents seem worried about his health. Later shots portray his mischievous nature, in contrast to his worried sister, and establish Ferris as a normal teenager rebelling against authority.
Media Evaluation Q2
This document discusses how a film represents particular social groups. It summarizes that the film's target audience is teenagers aged 13-18, as it follows the coming of age genre. The main character is a 17-year-old male, which was chosen to suit the story of progressing from weak to strong. He suffers from mental health issues like many teenagers. By showing his journey of overcoming this, it may encourage real teenagers struggling to speak up. In general, the film aims to depict realistic experiences that teenagers can relate to, like stress, to emotionally engage the audience.
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Film trailer analysis
The trailer provides glimpses of the wealthy suburban family at the center of the film as they prepare to barricade themselves inside their home for the annual Purge event. Shots show them arming doors and monitoring security cameras as violence erupts outside. Tension mounts as a stranger seeks refuge at their door and masked intruders threaten the family's safety. Through its use of lighting, editing, and sound, the trailer builds a sense of dread and chaos to draw viewers into the film's story of survival on one night when all crime is legalized.
The Suffering - Screenplay
This document is a screenplay summary that outlines the plot of a horror/thriller film called "The Suffering". It begins with Nat and Harry in a car laughing until they are involved in a hit and run accident involving a child. They decide to flee the scene. Nat is then tormented by visions of the child and strange events beginning to occur. In the climax, Nat discovers Harry murdered with the child laughing over his body. The screenplay utilizes various film techniques like cut scenes and title cards to move the plot forward and build suspense and tension regarding the fate of Nat.
Textual analysis
1) The opening scene shows three main characters - Henry Hill, Jimmy Conway, and Tommy De Vito - lounging in a car at night in New York in 1970.
2) They hear a banging sound coming from the trunk of the car, so they stop to investigate. Two of the men are holding weapons like a spade and knife.
3) When they open the trunk, they find a bloodied, wrapped man still alive inside. One man stabs him repeatedly while another shoots him to ensure he is dead. Henry Hill calmly closes the trunk, expressing in a voiceover how he has always wanted to be a gangster.
Split textual analysis
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of key scenes from the M. Night Shyamalan film Split. It describes how the opening credits set expectations for a horror/thriller film. The first scene introduces the main character, a strange girl, and sparks mystery. Subsequent scenes depict three girls being kidnapped by a mysterious man, with rising tension and anxiety portrayed through camerawork and music. Following credits use cryptic clips and music to further confuse the audience. The film pays homage to Shyamalan's earlier work and leaves questions unanswered, indicating a nonlinear narrative.
Movie opening research
The document discusses a student film project that will be a crime-thriller genre. It analyzed three influential crime-thriller films - Taken, The Silence of the Lambs, and A Walk Among the Tombstones. It summarizes the opening two minutes of each film, noting Taken opens with home video footage, Silence of the Lambs with names fading over mountain scenery, and A Walk Among the Tombstones with police radio chatter and a conversation in a car. The conclusion is that crime-thriller openings can be very different, from active to peaceful.
Story Board Case Williams - AS Media
This storyboard outlines scenes for a police investigation into the case of "Williams". It begins with an officer arriving at the police station. Then it shows flashbacks of Williams at home through extreme close-ups and establishing shots. The storyboard then cuts back to the police station, showing officers discussing the case at a board with evidence photos. Alternating between flashbacks and police investigation scenes, it builds tension as Williams enters her home and hears a strange noise just before the credits roll. The repeated final shots in color reveal what truly happened to Williams.
Nightcrawler blog
The film Nightcrawler follows Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou, a thief who begins filming and selling footage of accidents and crimes in Los Angeles to a local news station. He secretly sabotages other news reporters and crime scenes to gain exclusive footage. The film is a thriller that examines Lou's illegal and unethical actions as he stops at nothing to get the most shocking footage.
Script for movie trailer
The document is a first draft script for a movie trailer. It outlines 9 scenes with descriptions of visuals and accompanying audio for each scene. The trailer depicts a masked killer who is on a killing spree in a local area. It shows the killer stalking and attacking victims in their homes and the woods. Local police are investigating the linked cases as locals lock their doors in fear. The trailer builds tension and suspense through dark lighting, struggles, and nature sounds before revealing the movie title.
The crazies
The trailer shows ordinary life in a small town being disrupted when a man opens fire at a baseball game. The policeman protagonist has to shoot the disturbed man. Strange events then start occurring as townspeople begin trying to kill each other. The trailer uses transitions like fades and dissolves to build tension as it shows different scenes of the townspeople threatening the main characters. The poster features a close-up of a blood-covered pitchfork being dragged along the floor, with the tagline "Fear thy neighbour".
Film trailer analysis - The Purge
The trailer analyzes the cinematography, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and representation in the film The Purge. It uses close ups and long shots to build tension. Dissolves and fades are used to transition between scenes. The setting is a wealthy suburban village. Props like weapons signify the violence. Costumes distinguish the rich family from others. Dark lighting creates a horror atmosphere. Non-diegetic music and diegetic sounds like gunshots set the mood. Stereotypes like wealth and quick cuts are represented while others like formal villains are subverted.
Pitch 2
The document describes three elements for a music video presentation:
1. The lead artist would be shown on multiple screens in a deformed manner, within a dome-like semi-circular structure, on a white background. A security guard would watch from the center.
2. Two girls would perform a breakdancing routine in white hoodies and sweatpants in front of a black background.
3. The narrative shows a ruined apartment after a fight, then flashes back to a social gathering where tension rises between two men until one punches the other, with the video then reversing to alter this outcome to a positive one. The idea is how simple decisions can lead to very different outcomes.
The srangers analysis
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the scenes and techniques used in a film trailer. It describes the establishing shots used at the beginning to set the romantic mood and setting. This is interrupted by a loud crash, changing the tone. Subsequent scenes introduce the antagonists and elements of violence to create suspense and unease. Jump cuts and changing audio are used between shots of the protagonists to build tension without revealing what happens. Text frames are analyzed positively for their transitions, font and ability to engage the audience.
Assignment 2: What is an OTS?
This document analyzes the opening title sequences of two films: Dawn of the Dead (2004) and 22 Jump Street (2014). It describes what is seen, heard, and felt in each OTS through bullet points. Similarities between the two OTS's include that they both set the scene, include the film title, and introduce the storyline. Differences include their different genres (horror vs. comedy) and use of music/sounds. The conclusion lists common elements generally expected in a film's opening title sequence, such as relating to the film, providing insight into the plot, including title and genre, and portraying narrative mystery.
Shifty opening sequence analysis
Chris returns to his hometown and discovers his old friend Shifty has been dealing cocaine. Throughout the film, Chris and Shifty find themselves in dangerous situations as Chris tries to stop Shifty's drug dealing before it escalates. The opening sequence features a variety of shots including close-ups, medium, and extreme long shots. It introduces the main character sitting alone on a couch while listening to music through headphones. The setting of run-down apartment blocks is shown and the character of Shifty, dressed in all black, is walking away from the flats. A bird's-eye view shot hints at the drug theme through images of a table and sofa.
Last house on the left presentation
The document describes various camera shots from a horror movie. A tracking shot establishes the dark wooded setting. A cutaway shot introduces two female lead characters, suggesting one will be the victim. A close-up shot shows a mysterious man in a car who may be the suspect. Subsequent shots establish a police car transporting a criminal at a derelict railway, where the tension builds as the light turns red and a car crash occurs, allowing the criminal to escape and the drama to begin.
Understanding micro elements in film openings
Extreme close up
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Extreme long shot
Track
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Cut
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Performance
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Mise en scene (Setting, costume, figure expression, props)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movie Analysis
The document provides a detailed summary of scenes from the film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It describes various shots including a girl saying she was attacked, a farmhouse interior with skulls, a woman entering the house looking for someone, and a man finding blood and weapons in the kitchen. Throughout, it analyzes the camera angles, lighting, music, and other techniques used to create tension and portray the characters' helplessness against the leather-faced killer pursuing them with an axe.
Media treatment
Sam, a 17-year-old male, is still grieving the disappearance of his 5-year-old sister Hollie a year ago. The opening scene shows Sam staring at photos of Hollie in his room. He notices a dark car that two suspicious men enter, so he follows them. Sam breaks into the house they entered and finds the family of another missing child. Later, Sam chases a laughing man and finds Hollie and the other missing boy locked in an upstairs room. When trying to rescue them, Sam and the kidnapper fall down the stairs. The film ends with Sam waking in the hospital, seeing Hollie and his parents in his room.
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1) The opening sequence of Ferris Bueller's Day Off establishes the suburban setting and introduces the main characters, including Ferris who is pretending to be sick, his distressed parents, and suspicious sister.
2) Through a series of shots within Ferris' bedroom, the audience is led to believe he is a typical teenage boy, though visual clues hint he may be up to mischief.
3) In the final shot, Ferris directly addresses the camera and reveals with his change in expression and the line "They bought it" that he has fooled his parents and plans to skip school, setting the tone for his mischievous personality and adventures to come.
Representation in Film Task 9 (2)
The document provides analysis of different shots in the opening scenes of Ferris Bueller's Day Off that establish characters and settings. The opening shot shows a suburban house with nice cars, indicating wealth. Ferris is then introduced looking vulnerable in close-up. His parents seem worried about his health. Later shots portray his mischievous nature, in contrast to his worried sister, and establish Ferris as a normal teenager rebelling against authority.
Media Evaluation Q2
This document discusses how a film represents particular social groups. It summarizes that the film's target audience is teenagers aged 13-18, as it follows the coming of age genre. The main character is a 17-year-old male, which was chosen to suit the story of progressing from weak to strong. He suffers from mental health issues like many teenagers. By showing his journey of overcoming this, it may encourage real teenagers struggling to speak up. In general, the film aims to depict realistic experiences that teenagers can relate to, like stress, to emotionally engage the audience.
Lonely This Christmas?- Typography
The document discusses font choices for titles in an opening sequence. It describes testing fonts like "Andes" and "Monotype Corvisa" with a target audience, who preferred those fonts for conveying a formal Christmas theme. Fonts like "Kyboshed" and "Grobold" were deemed too cartoonish. "KG Eyes Wide Open" was chosen for its resemblance to handwriting and elegance fitting the main character. The document provides examples of how the titles will appear using the chosen fonts.
Media research task 6 audience research
The document describes the results of a questionnaire given to 20 individuals about films. The questionnaire included questions about respondents' ages, favorite film genres, what they look for in films, what they do not enjoy in films, and coming of age films they had seen. The most popular age range was 15-18 years old. The top three favorite genres were action, comedy, and drama. Respondents indicated that storyline and relatability were most important. Poor storyline, acting, and unrealistic plots were least enjoyed. Popular coming of age films included Grease, American Pie, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which take place in school settings.
Media research task 6 part 2 aaron alderman
These summaries provide information on 7 popular coming-of-age films focused on teenagers, including their plots, budgets, box office grosses, and rating information:
Ferris Buller's Day Off follows a rebellious teenager skipping school for adventures and was rated PG-13. It had a $6M budget and $70M gross. The Breakfast Club is about 5 detention students who bond and was rated R. It had a $1M budget and $38M gross. Juno is about a pregnant teenager and her decisions, rated PG-13 to be accessible to teenager audiences dealing with its serious topic. It had a $7.5M budget and $145M gross.
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The document provides an analysis of the opening sequence of the film "No Country For Old Men". It notes that the villain is calm when arrested, implying past experience with the system. Diegetic sounds of a police car emphasize the isolated setting. A lack of soundtrack during a killing shows the murderer's lack of empathy. Mise-en-scene reveals the remote, American desert location. Establishing shots present the isolated surroundings and conjure notions of a Western. A close-up of an air tank foreshadows its importance as a murder weapon.
Analysis of Different Thriller Opening Sequences
The document analyzes and compares the opening sequences of 5 thriller films: Donnie Darko, Identity, Black Swan, Inception, and similarities/differences between them. The openings set mysterious tones and left viewers wondering about the narratives without revealing much. They featured creepy characters, dark settings and lighting, quick pacing, and used visual and audio elements like music, drawings, and files to establish themes of crime, psychology and illusion without much dialogue. While they shared these broad techniques, they differed in using live action vs CGI, level of character introduction, and pace of revealing their specific themes.
Analysing Horror Trailers
This document provides a detailed analysis and summary of four movie trailers: The Last Exorcism Part 2, Sinister, The Shining, and The Last Exorcism Part 1. For each trailer, the document examines the cinematography, editing techniques, music, and other elements to understand how the trailers build suspense, mystery and intrigue in order to attract audiences to watch the full movies. The document finds that The Last Exorcism Part 1 and Sinister are the most effective trailers through their use of camera work, lighting, music and storytelling techniques to create tension and leave viewers curious to learn more. In contrast, it finds that The Shining trailer is less successful due to a lack of
Fast five
The film Fast Five is the fifth installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise. It follows Dominic Toretto who is sentenced to 25 years in prison. The opening scene shows Toretto in prison and then switches to show him and another man escaping from a prison bus using three black racing cars waiting in the desert. The film was released in Australia in April 2011 and in the US in late April 2011.
Shot lists
The document outlines 10 shots planned for a film scene involving a chase through the woods. Shot 1 is a low close up of feet running through the woods. Shot 2 is a low angle of a policeman chasing the main character. Shot 3 shows an evidence board with clues in a study room, with tense music. Shot 4 provides a closer view of the evidence board showing a CCTV photo. Shot 5 includes multiple pan shots of the forest as the police search. Shot 6 is a close up of the main character making a video blog claiming innocence. Shot 7 is a long shot of the forest. Shot 8 is an over the shoulder shot with dialogue between the police and suspect. Shot 9 is a black title screen with a gunshot
Analysis into chosen genre (horror) Scream 4
1) The trailer begins by establishing that it is for the horror film Scream 4 and part of the Scream franchise through voiceovers of famous quotes and appearances of the Scream character.
2) It then shows various scenes from the film through quick cuts, including the returning character Sidney confronting threats in her hometown on the anniversary of past murders.
3) The trailer builds tension and suspense through the use of lighting, camera angles, music, and scenes of characters in danger or being attacked by the killer. It concludes by questioning whether Scream has truly been stopped to leave viewers wanting more.
A Clockwork Orange
The film A Clockwork Orange, directed by Stanley Kubrick, opens with an unsettling close-up shot of the main character Alex that slowly zooms out. Alex is seen with his gang of "droogs" in a bar, speaking in their own language. The gang then beats a drunk man and fights a rival gang who is raping a woman. The disturbing opening establishes Alex as the focus of the story and that he and his gang are violent criminals.
Fast five
Fast Five is the fifth installment in the Fast and the Furious film series. It was released in Australia in April 2011 and in the US in late April 2011. The film is written by Chris Morgan and directed by Justin Lin. It follows the main character Dominic Torreto who is sentenced to 25 years in prison for an unspecified crime at the beginning of the movie. Shots are used in the opening scene to introduce characters and show Dominic in prison, building tension for his pending escape.
Textual analysis
The document provides a detailed analysis of 9 shots from the trailer for the psychological thriller film "Hide and Seek". Key details include:
- Shot 1 establishes the new home and family seeking a fresh start with high key lighting and peaceful music.
- Shot 2 introduces the daughter character in her bedroom with low key lighting and a conversation with her father about making a new friend, "Charlie".
- Shot 3 shows the bathroom and builds tension with darker lighting, faster cuts, and louder non-diegetic sounds.
- The analysis concludes the trailer effectively establishes the film's genre, leaves questions about "Charlie" unanswered, and aims to attract audiences aged 16-30 with its mystery and tension.
Short film analysis loop
The short film Loop tells the story of a man who wakes up on the floor of his home confused to find a chalk outline drawn around him. As he goes about his morning, he slips on spilled coffee and hits his head, dying and returning to the beginning of the loop. The film uses various shots and camera movements to build mystery and confusion for both the main character and the audience. Sound is also used minimally to heighten the sense of uncertainty. Key props like the phone, spilled coffee, and broken mugs are emphasized to drive the time loop concept at the heart of the film's plot.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses the opening sequence of a student film project titled "Dementia's Gates". It summarizes the key creative decisions made regarding the title, setting, costumes/props, camerawork/editing, title font/style, story, genre, character introductions, and use of low-level lighting. The opening sequence aims to immediately engage the audience with mystery and confusion typical of the psychological thriller genre through an armed criminal on the run and an ambiguous character encounter in a dark tunnel. Both conventional and unconventional thriller elements are employed to generate intrigue and questions about what will unfold in the film.
Title & opening sequence textual analysis
The opening sequence of Don't Breathe introduces 3 characters robbing a house. Their casual clothing and items stolen indicate they are not professionals. Through shots of their actions and expressions, viewers learn one is reckless, one likes clothes/jewelry, and the third is more careful. The sequence builds suspense through intense music and lighting while revealing clues about the characters and crime. It effectively sets up expectations for a crime/thriller film and draws viewers in to learn the characters' motivations and how events unfold.
Thriller openings
The opening scenes of four famous thriller films are analyzed and compared. For The Dark Knight, there are no opening credits and the scene establishes tension through its shots of the Joker's heist and subtle clues about his identity. Psycho uses unsettling music and graphics to create anxiety before revealing its isolated setting. Silence of the Lambs plays with the audience's expectations through shots of Clarice training that initially suggest she is fleeing danger. Se7en features disorienting images and sounds in its credits that foreshadow disturbing themes addressed throughout the film.
Thriller openings
The opening scenes of four famous thriller films are analyzed and compared. For The Dark Knight, there are no opening credits and the scene establishes tension through its shots of the Joker's heist and subtle clues about his identity. Psycho uses unsettling music and graphics to create anxiety before revealing its isolated setting. Silence of the Lambs plays with the audience's expectations through shots of Clarice that suggest danger before revealing her training. Se7en has a disorienting score and brief disturbing scenes that don't provide context but foreshadow key elements of the film. All four openings effectively set the tone for the thrillers that follow.
Opening sequence analysis 3
The opening sequence of Dirty Harry establishes the film's setting of San Francisco and theme of honoring police officers who died in the line of duty. It shows a stone plaque with the names of fallen officers carved into it. The camera zooms in and uses a wiping technique to gradually reveal the full list of names and dates. This establishes the context of danger and sacrifice within the police force before the film's story begins.
Hot fuzz
The document describes 9 scenes from an opening sequence that introduces a main character. Scene 1 shows a long shot of an office corridor with a person walking through sliding doors. Scenes 2-4 use zooming and mid shots to reveal the character is a man in a police uniform. Scene 5 shows a close-up of his badge identifying him as Police Constable Nicholas Angel. Scene 6 provides information that he was born and schooled in London. Scenes 7-9 continue following the character walking down an office while musical cues and shots are used to draw focus to him against other symmetrical people. The sequences aim to gradually reveal details about the main character and location without dialogue.
Opening sequence analysis 33
The opening sequence of Taken establishes mystery and danger through a black background and white text. It then cuts to a home video showing a happy birthday celebration, highlighting the vulnerability of the girl through a shot of her blowing out candles. It jumps to the protagonist waking up abruptly, looking confused and tired in close-up before the camera zooms out to show he is alone. Dirty Harry begins with a plaque listing police officers who died in the line of duty, using a zoom and wipe to gradually reveal the names and dates, establishing the context of sacrificing cops. The Godfather opens with a slow-paced, quiet scene of a man asking the titular character for help, using lighting, blocking and gestures to introduce him
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The document outlines plans for a music video including:
1) Two potential narratives - friends messing around or having unusual encounters trying to meet up.
2) The performance aspect would involve lip syncing song lyrics and switching between this and the main story.
3) Potential locations mentioned are a skate park, parks in Patchway/Charlton Hayes, and Stoke Gifford.
Potential genres of music for my music video
The document discusses potential genres of music that could be used for the author's music video, including pop, hip hop, R&B, and rock. It analyzes the characteristics of each genre and what would be required to create a music video for each. The author determines indie/alternative rock would be the best choice as the genre typically has more relatable lyrics, simpler videos without flashy costumes or props, and a narrative storyline that could be easily produced with a low budget.
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Analysis of digipaks
Digipaks are a type of packaging for CDs and DVDs made from cardboard. They were originally created by MeadWestvaco as a premium version of CD singles and albums that are more visually appealing than standard jewel cases. While digipaks are more environmentally friendly because they can be made from recycled paper, they are not as durable as jewel cases. Digipaks help with music promotion by catching the eye of customers and representing the artist's message and theme through the cover artwork.
Media
The document discusses several ways to attract a target audience of 15+ year old, middle class/working class males who are students for a film. It will use a suburban location similar to where the target audience lives to immerse them. It will portray a protagonist with a mental problem to relate to real life issues. Bold yet simple typography and the use of character clothing, color, and lighting similar to average teenagers will appeal to the target male demographic's preferences for edge and action.
Audience Research
The document summarizes audience research from a survey of 20 people about their movie preferences. Bar charts are used to present the results on the popularity of coming-of-age films like The Breakfast Club and The Sandlot. The charts also show that coming-of-age films are most popular among those aged 10+ and that romantic comedies are the preferred genre of coming-of-age films.
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The opening scene shows a man sitting alone in his car, appearing lost in thought. This suggests he may be having a flashback to something from his past when he was 12 years old. The isolated location reinforces the idea that he needed to think away from others. The soundtrack plays a sad, personal song that fits the somber mood and hints something bad may happen. Camera angles provide establishing shots of the location before closing in on the character's expression, then what he's looking at. Edits are clear but fade between present and past, signaling a memory.
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- 1. RESEARCH TASK 3: CONVENTIONS OF AN OPENING SEQUENCE OOJII HOLLIS
- 2. This scene shows a close up of what we think will be one of the main characters Just after smiling this character hits a prison guard, this deception shows and emphasizes that this will be a villain in the movie There is no sound except direct speech but after hitting the guard an upbeat music plays briefly to emphasize the action being seen The location is set in a prison cell. The locations soon change as the prisoner escapes
- 3. The typography is white in a bold font- it being white helps you read it in contrast to the dark background The background is a jump cut of a car chase scene. This shows that the person in the earlier scene is attempting to escape from prison The sound is of tires screeching and police sirens in the background of a fast pace music which signifies how intense the scene is
- 4. This scene introduces another character. We know this as there is a close up of his face The location of it is inside a calm normal house, but out the window you see a car chase The sound is of police sirens. At first it makes the audience(and this character) think its coming from the TV but instead it links to the car chase we saw earlier The mood is peaceful until the car chase in the background interrupts it
- 5. This introduces another main character we know this from the close up of his face So far the characters have been oblivious to the car chase which is taking place behind them, this shows they may be ignorant This scene is located at a dock showing that the car chase is happening all over this city/town.