The Inspiration behind Rosie Black
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The document discusses the inspiration behind a psychological thriller film called "Rosie Black". It was inspired by aspects of the films Black Swan, The Orphan, and Hide and Seek. Specifically, it aims to show a character with a split personality like in Black Swan. It also wants the main character to hide her true identity like in The Orphan. And having a young antagonist like in The Orphan and Hide and Seek creates more of a sinister atmosphere.
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- Using dark lighting, ominous sounds, pathetic fallacy of stormy weather,
Questions 1,2,6
The document provides details about the ways in which the media product uses and develops conventions of real media products, specifically supernatural horror films. It discusses how the plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork, and editing follow conventions seen in films like The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, and Insidious. For example, the plot involves paranormal activities and a death in a home. Camera techniques like slow pans and POV shots are used to build tension. Color grading and lighting are also discussed.
Question 2
The document discusses how the media product represents certain social groups through the character introduced in the opening sequence. It represents:
- Ethnicity/race by having a white female character to portray vulnerability and need for rescue, following stereotypes.
- Gender by having a young, attractive female as the main character who is both the "damsel in distress" but also challenging norms by being the lead.
- Age by having a teenage character who challenges stereotypes of being irresponsible by having responsibility and maturity, aiming to provide a positive representation.
The character representations aim to appeal to target audiences by following some stereotypes but also challenging others to make the character and film more interesting and thought-provoking
Questions 1,2,6
The document summarizes the filmmaking techniques and conventions used in the student's opening sequence for a supernatural horror media product. It discusses conventions around plot, characters, lighting, sound, titles and more that were utilized and how they were inspired by other horror films. The techniques learned through constructing the product are also reviewed, such as using a DSLR camera, lighting, editing software and more. Overall the document reflects on how the opening challenges and develops genre conventions to create an engaging supernatural horror narrative.
Questions 1,2,6 complete
The document discusses how the opening sequence for a supernatural horror media product was created. It uses lack of dialogue and mystery around the characters to build intrigue. The supernatural figure is left intentionally ambiguous and mysterious through techniques like costume, makeup, lighting and positioning. The sequence draws from conventions of the horror genre in its plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork and editing. It aims to effectively set the tone and entice the audience to continue watching to learn more.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of real horror films. It analyzed the horror film "Chucky" and other slashers to understand conventions like locations, characters, sounds, and lighting. The media product challenges some conventions - the main character is black and survives, while the villain is a female doll. It establishes horror elements like a dark park setting, ominous music, and storms, but aims to feel realistic for a teenage audience.
Research that impacted our idea (1)
The document discusses the group's process for developing characters and narrative for their horror film trailer project. They aimed to include common horror tropes such as the "final girl" character of Charley, who would be portrayed through masculine clothing and surviving until the end. They also included stereotypical character types like "the athlete." The group struggled to develop a logical narrative but found inspiration in the film "The Woman in Black." They applied various film theories to analyze and structure their narrative. Ultimately, they chose to develop a paranormal/supernatural story focused on ghosts and hauntings to match the conventions of the genre.
As Media Presentation[2]1
The group's original production plan included four members but one left, requiring changes. They decided on a horror genre and storyline inspired by a member's experience. Research was done into horror conventions and successful elements. The storyboard went through revisions to improve the ending. Casting and costumes were considered to match characters. Sound, camera techniques, and typeface were researched to enhance the title sequence. A production schedule was created to shoot over two days.
IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT USE, DEVELOP OR CHALLENGE FORMS AND CONV...
The document discusses conventions used in horror genre trailers and how the creators of a student horror narrative project chose to conform to and subvert some of these conventions in their own trailer. They explored conventions like using blood, knives, masks, isolated settings, unexplained events, fast cuts and music to build suspense. Some conventions were subverted like using a child instead of an adult as the villain and focusing on ethnic minority protagonists rather than supporting roles. The goal was to engage different audiences while still reinforcing the horror genre.
Research that impacted our idea (1)
The group decided to base their horror trailer on typical genre conventions including a 'Final Girl' character named Charley who would be portrayed as virginal, masculine, and androgynous. They also included stereotypical character archetypes such as an athlete named Chad. Drawing from films like The Woman in Black, the group developed a revenge plot involving the ghost of a boy seeking vengeance. They used theories like Todorov's to structure the narrative and Propp's to define character roles, deciding Charley would serve as the hero who solves the mystery.
Evaluation 1
The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of real horror films. It analyzed the horror films Chucky, Scream, and Unborn to understand conventions like locations, characters, sound, lighting, narratives, and themes. The media product challenges some conventions - the main character is black instead of being the first killed, the villain is a female doll, and characters have diverse personalities rather than following stereotypes. It develops conventions through things like using a park location rather than a forest, including pathetic fallacy weather, and employing theories of narrative structure. The goal was to create something believable yet also distinctive from typical horror openings.
Film pitch presentation
This document provides an overview and synopsis for a psychological thriller film project involving a young girl named Alice and her doll. Key points include:
- The film will attract audiences without revealing too much of the plot. It is aimed at ages 15 and over.
- As a psychological thriller, characters rely on their mental abilities rather than physical strength to overcome enemies. Suspense comes from characters preying on each other's minds.
- The film takes inspiration from movies where innocent children are involved in disturbing acts or seem evil, leaving the audience unsure of who is responsible. Ultimately, it is revealed the doll is the killer.
- Scary London locations will be used, including outside of a school
As media studies_evaluation.[1]charlotte
The document analyzes the student media project "Mirror Mirror" and how it uses, develops, and challenges conventions of horror film genres. It discusses how the opening scene creates tension through relaxed dialogue that takes a dark turn, mirroring other horror films. It also leaves the audience wondering what threat is in the house, challenging expectations. The target audience is identified as 16-26 year olds of both genders, aimed at following a horror story rather than graphic violence. Low-key lighting, costumes, and camerawork like long shots are used to set an unsettling tone and draw in the target audience.
As media studies_evaluation.[1]charlotte
The document analyzes the student media project "Mirror Mirror" and how it uses, develops, and challenges conventions of horror film genres. It discusses how the opening scene creates tension through the actors' expressions, lighting, and music. It also analyzes how the project challenges conventions by revealing the unknown threat earlier than expected and leaving the audience wondering what will happen next. The intended audience is described as ages 16-26, as the story focuses more on horror and suspense than graphic violence. Camera work and music are discussed as techniques used to attract this intended audience.
Film pitch nsl
This document outlines a film pitch for a psychological thriller about a girl who escapes from a mental asylum. She runs to a nearby park where she has visions and imagines things. The film would follow her journey as she tries to recover but ultimately gets returned to the asylum. It discusses the production company, potential titles, character descriptions, locations, target audience, and films that influenced the opening idea.
Evaluation
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of real horror film openings. It analyzes the horror film "Chucky" and other slashers to understand conventions like locations, characters, sound, lighting, narratives and themes. The media product aims to develop these conventions by using a park location instead of a forest, diverse characters including a black survivor, and a possessed female doll villain instead of a male one. It strives to make the opening realistic while also challenging horror genre norms.
Media Proposal
The document is a media proposal for a thriller opening about the disappearance of a girl in the forest. It will start with shots of tree branches and then a long shot of the girl playing with a balloon. When she runs away there will be a blackout implying kidnapping. At the end, a search party finds her hairband. The target audience is ages 14 and up. Inspiration comes from "The Missing" and "Mayday" title sequences. A variety of camera angles like close-ups will be used. The girl wears pink and the stalker wears black. Filming will take place in forests to seem isolated. Mysterious music with the girl's breathing will build tension.
Evaluation question 1
The document discusses how the media project challenges conventions of typical horror films and trailers in several ways. It created a modernized version of the 2012 film The Possession, but did not follow costume conventions by dressing the young girl in pink rather than white. The trailer used atypical elements like an iPhone torch light and a soundtrack from Planet of the Apes to build tension and surprise the audience. Overall it aimed to challenge expectations while still using some conventional horror techniques.
Question 1
The document provides details on creative choices made for the opening sequence of a psychological thriller film. It describes setting the sequence in a normal-looking house to contrast with the danger that arises. It introduces the main character from the beginning while still creating suspicion around her. Throughout the sequence, hints are given that suggest the story and genre, such as the character's changing facial expressions and clothing choices with symbolic meanings. Sound, camerawork, titles, and other design elements are used to build tension and convey that not all is as it seems. The goal is to draw in the audience with an innocent setting before revealing a more disturbing side of the main character.
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- 1. The Inspiration behind Rosie Black
- 2. After mind-mapping ideas about what sub-genre of film to make, we came up with the idea to create a Psychological Thriller. This premise came from discussing films like Black Swan and The Orphan. Both these films had aspects we liked.
- 3. Black Swan focussed on the idea of “split- personality” shown through the main characters performance of the „Black Swan‟ and „Swan Queen‟. This idea, of having a character with a split-personality was very interesting and would allow us to show creativity in many ways.
- 4. Orphan also had interesting ideas. The main character was hiding her true identity, something with our character, Rosie Black, would have to do due to her personality disorder.
- 5. Also, the drawings in Orphan create a very sinister atmosphere as we don‟t expect children to be so evil. Therefore, this is something else we wanted to include in the trailer.
- 6. Another film we took inspiration from was Hide and Seek. Again, this film involves a child antagonist which is much more sinister than an adult. Although we didn‟t use a child, having a teenager also creates a sinister atmosphere.