The narrow escape

This 9 frame sequence from the film Se7en provides clues to set up the plot and main characters. Frame 1 shows a hand flipping through a book, making the audience suspicious. Frame 2 introduces David Fincher as the director to set expectations of quality. Frame 3 depicts hands with contrasting shadows, suggesting good versus evil. Frame 4 is a close up of a blade shaving skin off fingers, implying the hand may not be real or belong to someone mentally unstable. Frame 5 shows bandaged fingers, suggesting the character can endure pain. Frame 6 shows a hand placing pictures, implying they are targets. Frame 7 depicts a face being scribbled out, suggesting someone will be killed secretly. Frame 8 focuses on details like pins,

History of the thriller genre

Todorov’s Theory

Todorov's theory proposes five stages of narrative: the equilibrium stage, disruption, recognition of the disruption, attempt to repair the disruption, and either return to the equilibrium or a new equilibrium. The theory suggests that all stories follow this basic structure and progress through these stages in a generally linear fashion. It provides a framework for understanding the basic components and progression of narratives across different genres and forms of storytelling.

Font of titles analysis

This document outlines several key conventions of thriller movies. It discusses how thrillers typically introduce an enigma in the beginning that is resolved at the end to engage audiences. The protagonist aims to restore order while the antagonist tries to disrupt it. Common thriller techniques include tense music, shadows, quick cuts, secret hideouts, and close combat scenes. Protagonists are flawed characters motivated to solve a problem, while antagonists are compelling and hiding things to stop the protagonist. Themes often relate to societal fears, and cinematography aims to build tension through close-ups and hidden antagonist shots. Editing uses jump cuts and cross-cutting, while music intensifies the suspense.

Editing techniques

Research typical synopsis

Re worded summer task christopher nolan

Christopher Nolan is a renowned film director and producer known for films like Inception, Interstellar, and The Prestige. These films often deal with complex themes like morality, dreams, and time. Nolan prefers using practical effects over CGI when possible and shoots on film rather than digital. He works regularly with the same crew and composers like Hans Zimmer. Nolan's films may initially seem to be set in normal worlds but focus on deeper concepts and alternate realities beneath the surface.

Summer assignment

1) The music video for Eminem's "When I'm Gone" tells a narrative of how his career is negatively impacting his family life and relationships. Visuals show his daughter disliking how he prioritizes his career over family. 2) The Game's "Ali Bomaye" features lavish visuals that represent the artist's lifestyle of wealth, drugs, and crime. Shots sync with the beat and lyrics that discuss this culture. 3) Young M.A's "OOOUUU" uses visuals of her dress and environment to represent her identity in gang culture and lifestyle of drugs and partying, as she discusses in lyrics and interviews. Close ups showcase her

Visual essay on skyfall

In this visual essay analyzing scenes from the film Skyfall, the author examines four scenes from an interrogation of James Bond regarding his psychological evaluation to continue as a '00' agent. In each scene, the lighting is dim and the color palette is limited to bleak tones of white, grey and blue to concentrate the audience on the serious nature of the interrogation. Shot reverse shots are used to show the interaction between Bond and his interrogator, establishing tension and authority. In one scene, an unknown man watches Bond, adding an element of mystery and pressure on Bond in keeping with the thriller genre.

Record labels

Universal Music Group is a global music corporation and subsidiary of Vivendi that owns Universal Music Publishing Group. It is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and has a roster of local and international artists, comprising some of the most important recordings in history. Warner Music Group is an American global record company headquartered in New York City. It is one of the "big three" recording companies and the third largest in the global music industry, next to Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment.

Case study of iconic director

Alfred Hitchcock was known for using dark lighting, shadows, and black and white filters in his films, especially thrillers, which commonly employ dark lighting to build tension. He also favored bold, bright opening titles unlike typical thriller titles. Additionally, Hitchcock often shot scenes in empty outdoor settings like fields or isolated buildings to create a sense of mystery and isolation. Some of his most famous films include Psycho, Rear Window, Vertigo, and Dial M for Murder.

Sub genre präsentation

Psychological thrillers focus on the mental state of characters. They take place in everyday, personal settings like a neighbor's home. Key themes include reality, perception, identity, and death. Mise-en-scene elements like shadows, mirrors, and urban locations are used to create tension. Sound and music aim to shock or create tension in more personal ways than regular thrillers. Camera movements capture panic and fear while editing uses flashbacks to explain characters' behaviors. The narrative follows a disruption of a character's normal life that someone attempts to repair.

Quentin tarantino

Quentin Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter and producer born in 1963. Some of his notable films include Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and From Dusk Till Dawn. Tarantino is known for his nonlinear storytelling, references to cinema history and distinctive camera techniques such as trunk shots, long takes, 360 degree shots and close ups on lips. He frequently collaborates with actors like Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney and Samuel L. Jackson.

Peer assessment of song choices

The document summarizes peer feedback on the song "Angels" by Chance the Rapper that was picked for a group music video. The feedback noted that the song was very upbeat and featured different hybrids as positives. However, the lyrics were difficult to understand and would be challenging to depict with a low budget, as negatives. Overall, the fast pace of the song was seen as making edits and cuts to the beat easier for the video.

Audience Expectations

The document summarizes audience expectations for a psychological thriller based on interviews with three individuals - James, Louie, and Harry. James enjoyed Spectre for keeping him entertained and depicting the genre at its finest. Louie loved Fight Club and thought it was clever and got him thinking about details. Harry wants a thriller that is hard to understand until the end, when there is a big plot twist. The document then discusses how the filmmaker will incorporate these audience expectations and preferences into their own short psychological thriller film through an intriguing plot, attention to detail, slow unveiling of the story, and precise filming and editing.

Annotated stills

The document discusses annotated stills from a film. Annotated stills are screenshots from a movie that have been marked up or annotated to highlight important details. They can be used to analyze specific scenes or elements within a scene, such as costumes, lighting, composition or interactions between characters. Annotated stills provide a way to closely examine individual frames and discuss what is happening in the image.

Questionnaire audience expectations thriller

This document summarizes responses from a questionnaire about audience expectations for the thriller genre. Respondents expect thrillers to be scary, fast-paced, and involve mysterious or dark storylines. They feel action thrillers will include fights, explosions, and danger. Some things respondents noted they would not enjoy are love stories, torture scenes, or sci-fi elements. Recent thrillers mentioned include The Purge: Anarchy, James Bond 007 Spectre, and The House at the End of the Street.

Harry potter-warner bros studios

This document contains photos and descriptions of models, sets, costumes, and other production elements used in the Harry Potter films. White card models and detailed sculptures were created to help directors visualize scenes and characters. Elaborate sets like the Hogwarts castle and corridors were built to scale to make the magical world feel realistic. Costumes also advanced the story by indicating the maturation of characters over time. Precise replicas and creative filming techniques generated illusions that immersed viewers in the world of Harry Potter.

9 framestrucureanalysis (se7en)

The document analyzes the 9 opening frames of the film Se7en. Frame 1 establishes the thriller genre through white credits on a dark background. Frame 2 introduces the director. Frame 3 focuses on a close-up of hands holding a sharp object to set up danger. Frame 4 prominently displays the film's title in capital letters. Frame 5 shows a character writing, raising questions about the contents. Frame 6 depicts a drawing of a blindfolded boy to create mystery. The final frame suggests the antagonist is masking something threatening through cut-out newspaper words.

9 frame structure analysis

The document provides a detailed frame-by-frame analysis of the opening title sequence of the film "Se7en". Each frame is a close-up shot that focuses on a body part or object, slowly revealing more clues but still leaving the overall context ambiguous. The frames become gradually darker and include flashing titles. Taken together, the frames form a puzzle that hints at a character creating something mysterious involving blades, pins, and paper while obtaining injuries, building intrigue and foreshadowing the film's thriller genre conventions.

Tony scott (media)

Jade Moore

Tony Scott was a British film director and producer known for action films in a variety of genres. Some of his most notable films include Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Crimson Tide, and films starring Denzel Washington such as Man on Fire and Unstoppable. Scott worked frequently with actor Denzel Washington over several films, directing him in a way that brought out new aspects of his acting. Scott was known for his emphasis on compelling visuals and fast-paced editing to create excitement in his films. He died by suicide in 2012 at the age of 68.

Evaluation q3 media

The document discusses how the creator researched and planned their rap music video targeting a niche rap/hip hop audience. They watched YouTube reaction videos to understand rap conventions. They interviewed their target audience about expected costumes, props, and themes to incorporate in the video. They used Wordle to analyze lyrics and plan album titles and themes around common words. They shared drafts on YouTube and Facebook to get peer feedback and improve the video for their target audience.

Deconstruction of lyrics

This document analyzes the lyrics of the song "Yonkers" by Tyler the Creator. It breaks down the meaning and references in each verse. In verse 1, Tyler talks to his alter ego Wolf Haley and references drug use, sex, and watching cartoons. Verse 2 continues references to guns and shows, and mentions Tyler's dislike for generic pop music. The analysis provides context for references to singers, money, and the paradox of a "team of leaders."

Bruno mars grenade

This document analyzes the music video for "Grenade" by Bruno Mars through a detailed shot-by-shot breakdown. It describes how the dark lighting, lonely shots of Bruno in his room, and a cracked picture frame establish the sadness of a broken relationship. Later shots show Bruno regaining confidence in a suit as he drags a piano down the street, facing obstacles, until he arrives at his ex's house to find her with someone new, crushing his hopes. The analysis uses lighting, camera angles, and symbols to interpret the story being conveyed through the video.

Iconic director- Simon Cahn

Simon Cahn is a French filmmaker who began directing short films at age 19. He has since directed projects for international brands and music videos. One of his short films won several awards at film festivals. Cahn was also the art director for a French magazine and directed a film that was selected for several festivals. He traveled across the U.S. as part of a Levi's project to film Americana. Cahn directed Danny Brown's music video for "Pneumonia," which features Brown suspended from chains in a striking and surreal video. The video inspired another group with ideas for using chains in an innovative, mysterious, and thrilling music video.

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Semiotics

The document summarizes and analyzes three music videos through a semiotic lens: 1) "Dear Darlin'" by Olly Murs uses flashbacks to show Olly reflecting on his relationship while writing a letter. The recipient writes back, suggesting they have history. 2) "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus focuses on her body and image through close-ups, dancing, and excessive jewelry as she puts on lipstick. 3) "Bang Bang" by will.i.am reinforces the performance genre with instruments, microphones, spotlights, and backup dancers on a large podium, incorporating an old school theme through editing.

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Textual analysis of music videos

The document analyzes the music video for the song "Knock You Down" by Keri Hilson. It discusses the genres of the music video as both narrative and image-based due to the close-up shots of Keri Hilson. The analysis examines how editing techniques like split screens and black and white effects connect the lyrics and visuals. It also explores how the pacing of the visuals matches the music. Overall, the document analyzes how the music video uses narrative elements and relationships between audio and video to reinforce the story and meaning of the song.

Storyboard planning

Music video analysis

The document provides an analysis of the music video for "Knock You Down" by Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo. It notes the video has genres of both narrative and image, shown through its use of editing techniques like black and white effects, split screens, and flashbacks. These techniques advance the story and history between the singers. The cinematography utilizes shots like close-ups, birds-eye views, and rule of thirds framing. Costume changes, actions, and mise-en-scene elements like settings and falling into a bed also develop the narrative. Goodwin's rules of relationships between lyrics, visuals, and music are followed.

Evaluation question 3

The document discusses potential options for distributing a low-budget student film called "THE LAST TASK". Major cinema chains like Odeon would be unlikely due to the film's niche genre (psychological thriller) and lack of famous actors. Film festivals may work for newly released student films. However, larger festivals prefer more well-known films. Independent cinemas and online platforms like YouTube would be better options, as they cater to less mainstream films without big production values.

Evaluation q5 elise

The document discusses how the film Dream Paralysis targeted and addressed its intended audience of 15-18 year olds, mainly boys. It did this through its violent story line featuring characters in the same age range that audiences could relate to. The title highlights the themes of dreams and hallucinations, attracting more viewers. The sound design built tension differently than other thrillers. Editing techniques like transitions between reality and dreams left parts for audiences to figure out. Overall, the film followed thriller conventions and targeted a relatable age range to attract its audience.

Evaluation question 3 ELISE

1. The document evaluates potential media institutions where a low-budget student film could be shown, including cinemas, film festivals, and television. 2. It analyzes the genres currently most popular at two local cinemas, the Odeon and Ambassador, finding they mainly show comedies and dramas, not thrillers like the student film. 3. Independent cinemas and film festivals are suggested as better options as they show a more diverse range of films. The Surrey Film Festival in particular caters to student films.

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Physical timeline of film

The physical timeline of a film refers to the chronological order of events that occur during production. It begins with pre-production which includes writing the script, securing funding, and casting. During principal photography, the director films scenes according to the shooting schedule over the course of several weeks. In post-production, the editor assembles the raw footage, special effects and music are added, and the film is prepared for distribution, publicity, and release.

Work in progress screenshot of film (draft)