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The opening scene will show a man's shadow holding a knife. It is important for the shadow to be bold and clear to convey that the man is a threat. The camera will then cut to a woman crying and tied to a chair, indicating she is being abused. It cuts back to the man's shadow walking toward the woman as she screams and begs him not to hurt her. The audience then sees the man swing his weapon at the woman before the screen goes black, leaving her fate unknown.
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The opening scene will show a man's shadow holding a weapon like a knife. It is important for the shadow to be bold and clear to convey to the audience that the shadow is of a man threatening others. The camera will then cut to a woman tied to a chair who is crying, showing she is being abused. It will cut back to the man's shadow walking toward the helpless woman. As he approaches, the audience will hear the woman screaming and begging the man not to hurt her. Then the man will swing his weapon at the woman and the screen will cut to black, indicating to the audience that the woman has been killed.
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The film opens with an establishing shot of the city at night under a cloudy moonlit sky. The scene then introduces the main character, a woman, who wakes up in her bedroom disturbed by shadows on her face. She closes her open window and witnesses a domestic abuse situation happening across the street. She calls the police and the opening credits roll as the lights across the street turn off. The next scene shows a police car driving down a dark street towards the location of the abuse, setting up the murder investigation to come.
Opening Sequence Analysis
The film noir movie "Moonrise" establishes a dark and mysterious tone through the use of several conventions of the genre. Shadowy establishing shots reveal men's legs but not their faces, building intrigue. Long shots show the men's shadows and conclude with a graphic match to a baby crying after a man is seen being hanged. Throughout the film, it rains, adding to the gloomy and depressed mood. Shadows on the walls draw attention to the night setting where dark events occur. A mid-shot displays a body killed with a rock, setting up the central mystery of who committed murder.
Thriller
The document summarizes conventions used in thriller openings to build suspense and shock audiences. It discusses how suspense is created by keeping the audience guessing about who the suspicious person is and what will happen. It also notes that shock occurs because audiences do not expect the suspicious person to catch the innocent girl. Fast shots are used to build tension by not allowing viewers to clearly see what is happening, confusing and heightening their shock.
conventions
The document discusses conventions commonly used in thriller openings, including suspense to hook audiences, shock at the end, fast shots to build tension and confuse viewers, dissolves to create an eerie feeling and merge scenes, extreme close ups to clearly show key moments, mind games to involve audiences in trying to predict what will happen, and establishing an antagonist through a character's reaction.
The woman in black opening sequence analysis
The opening sequence of The Woman in Black establishes tension and confusion through its unconventional shots and ominous soundtrack. It begins with a close-up of children's toys which seems creepy and foreshadows that children will be involved. Shots of the children playing are interrupted by their blank expressions looking out a window. Zooms and shots imply something is compelling them towards danger. The children synchronize opening windows and jumping to their deaths, as the soundtrack cuts out, mirroring the audience's shock. A scream reveals their mother witnessed this, eliciting sympathy. Finally, a black veil entering the frame introduces The Woman in Black, suggesting she causes death, focusing the audience's emotions.
How to create a thriller
1) When creating a thriller film, the audience should be the top priority. Scenes should tease and draw the viewers in, connecting with their emotions.
2) Emotion is the ultimate goal of each scene. Camera placement and facial expressions can enhance the intended emotion. Close-ups of the eyes are especially impactful.
3) The camera should move around liberally as if the viewer is uncovering the story themselves. Close-ups on objects can help explain plot elements.
Shots
1. The document provides descriptions and rationale for shots included in a horror film trailer about mysterious disappearances of girls in a small town.
2. Various shots are described that set the creepy atmosphere including extreme long shots of dark fields and an isolated barn, black and white medium shots that build suspense as a zombie gets closer to a girl, and close ups of evidence and a possessed woman's doll to link to the attacks on females.
3. Shots like a low camera angle as a phone rings creepily for a girl alone are meant to confuse and tension the audience to make them want to watch the full film.
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The opening scene will show a man's shadow holding a weapon like a knife. It is important for the shadow to be bold and clear to convey to the audience that the shadow is of a man threatening others. The camera will then cut to a woman tied to a chair who is crying, showing she is being abused. It will cut back to the man's shadow walking toward the helpless woman. As he approaches, the audience will hear the woman screaming and begging the man not to hurt her. Then the man will swing his weapon at the woman and the screen will cut to black, indicating to the audience that the woman has been killed.
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The film opens with an establishing shot of the city at night under a cloudy moonlit sky. The scene then introduces the main character, a woman, who wakes up in her bedroom disturbed by shadows on her face. She closes her open window and witnesses a domestic abuse situation happening across the street. She calls the police and the opening credits roll as the lights across the street turn off. The next scene shows a police car driving down a dark street towards the location of the abuse, setting up the murder investigation to come.
Opening Sequence Analysis
The film noir movie "Moonrise" establishes a dark and mysterious tone through the use of several conventions of the genre. Shadowy establishing shots reveal men's legs but not their faces, building intrigue. Long shots show the men's shadows and conclude with a graphic match to a baby crying after a man is seen being hanged. Throughout the film, it rains, adding to the gloomy and depressed mood. Shadows on the walls draw attention to the night setting where dark events occur. A mid-shot displays a body killed with a rock, setting up the central mystery of who committed murder.
Thriller
The document summarizes conventions used in thriller openings to build suspense and shock audiences. It discusses how suspense is created by keeping the audience guessing about who the suspicious person is and what will happen. It also notes that shock occurs because audiences do not expect the suspicious person to catch the innocent girl. Fast shots are used to build tension by not allowing viewers to clearly see what is happening, confusing and heightening their shock.
conventions
The document discusses conventions commonly used in thriller openings, including suspense to hook audiences, shock at the end, fast shots to build tension and confuse viewers, dissolves to create an eerie feeling and merge scenes, extreme close ups to clearly show key moments, mind games to involve audiences in trying to predict what will happen, and establishing an antagonist through a character's reaction.
The woman in black opening sequence analysis
The opening sequence of The Woman in Black establishes tension and confusion through its unconventional shots and ominous soundtrack. It begins with a close-up of children's toys which seems creepy and foreshadows that children will be involved. Shots of the children playing are interrupted by their blank expressions looking out a window. Zooms and shots imply something is compelling them towards danger. The children synchronize opening windows and jumping to their deaths, as the soundtrack cuts out, mirroring the audience's shock. A scream reveals their mother witnessed this, eliciting sympathy. Finally, a black veil entering the frame introduces The Woman in Black, suggesting she causes death, focusing the audience's emotions.
How to create a thriller
1) When creating a thriller film, the audience should be the top priority. Scenes should tease and draw the viewers in, connecting with their emotions.
2) Emotion is the ultimate goal of each scene. Camera placement and facial expressions can enhance the intended emotion. Close-ups of the eyes are especially impactful.
3) The camera should move around liberally as if the viewer is uncovering the story themselves. Close-ups on objects can help explain plot elements.
Shots
1. The document provides descriptions and rationale for shots included in a horror film trailer about mysterious disappearances of girls in a small town.
2. Various shots are described that set the creepy atmosphere including extreme long shots of dark fields and an isolated barn, black and white medium shots that build suspense as a zombie gets closer to a girl, and close ups of evidence and a possessed woman's doll to link to the attacks on females.
3. Shots like a low camera angle as a phone rings creepily for a girl alone are meant to confuse and tension the audience to make them want to watch the full film.
Film opening - Halloween
The document summarizes scenes from a Halloween movie. It describes a person hiding and watching a couple in their house. When the couple goes upstairs, the lights go out, creating an opportunity for the person to enter the house. Inside, they take a large knife from the drawer. The perspective then shows the person stabbing a woman while she screams. At the end, a boy in a clown costume is revealed to be the killer, holding a big knife in an emotionless way, showing he killed for entertainment.
Media movie pitch
1) The opening sequence will start with a close-up of the main character's face in an unknown setting, then fade to show him going about his daily business while doubting his sanity as he keeps seeing someone watching him.
2) As he attempts to enter his house, the mysterious person quickly walks up to him. After a flash transition, the main character is shown tied up in a basement, revealing the mystery person was involved in the kidnapping.
3) By doing a psychological crime thriller, the film aims to create empathy, tension and excitement by putting the audience in the hostage's shoes.
9 Frame Analysis
This document analyzes 9 frames from the music video for the song "Breezeblocks" by Alt-J.
The first frame shows a woman submerged in a bathtub with a cinder block weighing her down, setting a gloomy tone. Frame 2 shows a close-up of a man and woman fighting over the breezeblock. Frame 3 reveals the run-down setting of the place with makeshift furniture.
Later frames provide more context, with frame 4 showing the lived-in apartment and frame 5 depicting the man aggressively shoving the woman. A turning point comes in frame 6 when the woman holds a knife, revealing she may be the aggressor.
The narrative is completed in frame
Join Me
This document proposes a mobile app that allows users to share events they are attending in real-time with friends. The app would allow users to check-in to an event by taking a photo and sharing their location and feelings. Friends could then see the event, decide to join, and provide immediate feedback. The app aims to make event sharing more fun by facilitating real-time interactions and automatically providing event locations and directions to friends.
Media research update
1. The opening sequence of the film establishes the San Andreas fault line as the setting through pans of the mountains that give the audience context and understanding. Dark colors and dramatic trumpet music create a sense of mystery and danger.
2. The Warner Bros studio logo provides reassurance to the audience that they will enjoy the film given the studio's reputation for good films. Greyscale effects and whistling music further set a gloomy, eerie tone related to the thriller genre.
3. A bold text reveals the location as the camera pans around, while upbeat pop music plays in the girl's car, juxtaposing the happy atmosphere with the dull mountains and creating suspense as the audience awaits something bad to happen
Cinematography - Cadeem Gordon
The document provides a shot-by-shot micro analysis of scenes from the film The Descent. It describes various camera shots including wide shots, close-ups, and mid-shots that track characters like Sarah as she realizes she is in danger in the darkness of a cave and is chased by an unseen force. Shots are used to convey confusion, vulnerability, and painful emotion from characters' points of view or from above to make them appear small. Steadicam shots follow and move around the characters.
Micro shorts analysis
The micro short film 'Post-It Love' tells the story of a shy office romance developing between a male and female coworker. Over the course of 9 scenes, the two characters exchange smiling glances but are too shy to speak. They begin secretly leaving notes for each other using post-it notes, creating smiling faces, hearts, and drawings to express their affection without directly confronting each other. Finally, in the last scene, the male reveals a large collage of their faces, establishing that they both clearly like each other though both struggled to speak openly about their feelings until that point.
Micro shorts analysis
The micro short film 'Post-It Love' tells the story of a shy office romance developing between a male and female coworker. Over the course of 9 scenes, the two characters exchange smiling glances but are too shy to speak. They begin secretly leaving notes for each other using post-it notes, creating smiling faces, hearts, and drawings to express their affection without directly confronting each other. Their shy exchanges escalate until the final scene, where the male reveals a large collage of their faces, establishing that their mutual interest is now out in the open.
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The document summarizes the use of mise-en-scene elements in a hospital scene from a film. It describes how lighting emphasizes the hospital setting and makes Sarah the focus. The dark surroundings and lit-up birthday cake draw attention. The location is a hospital corridor that feels dark and haunting alone but safe with her friend. Sarah wears a hospital gown showing her physical and mental vulnerability. The heartbeat monitor startles when removed, reminding of her near-death state. Cake flashes back to her daughter's accident. Diegetic sounds include beeping monitors and dialogue while non-diegetic includes background music.
Presentation1
This document summarizes 6 scenes from a film clip. Scene 1 uses a tracking shot to focus on a child blowing out birthday candles. Scene 2 shows the main character, Sarah, waking up confused in a hospital bed. Scene 3 uses an establishing shot and zoom to create tension as darkness approaches Sarah. Scene 4 is a chase scene where Sarah runs from the darkness in a wide shot. Scene 5 shows Sarah colliding with another woman in a hug. Scene 6 has a close-up of the woman crying and uses a walking away steadicam shot.
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This document provides a summary of different camera shots used in a film scene. It describes shots such as close ups of a birthday cake and of the main character Sarah's face showing fear. It also describes midshots that show Sarah is in a hospital and looking confused about what happened to her family. Tracking shots and steadicam shots are used to follow Sarah running down a never-ending hospital hallway as the lights go out, reflecting her feeling of not being able to escape her situation.
Taken analysis
The document discusses the camera shots and techniques used in a scene from the movie "Taken" to convey emotions and build suspense. Close-ups of the actors' faces are used to show their changing emotions like panic. Rapid camera movements and quick cuts between shots create tension as the father rushes to help his daughter. Unexpected straight-on shots of the woman's face reveal her sudden terror and shock the audience.
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In the first frame, the audience sees a close-up of Amanda waking up from being drugged, with a large rusty torture device nailed into her chin. A medium shot then shows her shocked reaction and grim surroundings, indicating she is in an abandoned military bunker. Another close-up reveals her wrist is bound by cloth but she can otherwise move around. Shots then zoom and pan around her portraying her growing fear and nausea as she struggles with the device and hears distorted screams and a clock ticking, putting pressure on her to escape. A close-up on a blurred TV in the background confuses viewers before cutting to the TV showing Jigsaw's disturbing puppet staring directly at the audience, heightening
Script
The opening scene of the thriller will contain minimal dialogue. There will be ambient sounds from the scene itself, such as a door opening and screaming. Additionally, there will be non-source music like a theme tune playing to set the tone.
Rule of thirds
The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline for arranging visual elements so that intersection points of an imaginary three-by-three grid overlaying the frame align with important subject matter. The first image follows this rule by placing the candles along a grid line so their bases intersect points on the grid, while the second image does not follow the rule as its central subject does not align with any grid intersections and lines do not flow between sections.
Imdb research
Mad Max: Fury Road, Inception, and 127 Hours are compared based on their box office statistics and ratings. Inception made the most with $292 million, which could be because it was rated suitable for 12-year-olds. Mad Max: Fury Road made $153 million but was rated for 15-year-olds, so a lower rating may have increased its gross. Box office revenues are directly impacted by a movie's rating and the potential audience size.
Evaluation 7
The document compares the student's preliminary film project to their final thriller product. It notes that the preliminary had limited planning time, while the final product benefited from weeks of pre-production planning. This allowed for improved organization, filming, and editing. While some shots and elements were carried over, the student aimed to improve focus, sound, and flow based on lessons from the preliminary experience. The preliminary also helped develop editing skills that enhanced the quality of the final thriller opening.
Audience research profile
Gavin is a 15-20 year old male who enjoys spending time with friends going out on weekends and playing video games at home. He likes watching thriller movies such as The Revenant, The Stepfather, and Cabin in the Woods. His favorite genres are horror, thriller, action, and comedy. He listens to grime, rap, and rock music and wears branded clothes like Nike and Adidas when going out or comfortable tracksuits when at home.
Media studies lighting techniques
The document discusses three types of lights used in photography: fill light, which helps reduce shadows on the subject; key light, which is the main light that illuminates the subject; and back light, which lights the subject from behind to create separation from the background.
The Purge film poster analysed
The black background and red title of the movie poster for The Purge indicate that the film takes place at night and features violent and bloody moments. Rain in the background and the tagline "the nightmare is real" suggest the story depicts a miserable time when random killings occur and people must endure difficult circumstances. A toothless clown's awkward smile further hints that evil may triumph in the end.
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Film opening - Halloween
The document summarizes scenes from a Halloween movie. It describes a person hiding and watching a couple in their house. When the couple goes upstairs, the lights go out, creating an opportunity for the person to enter the house. Inside, they take a large knife from the drawer. The perspective then shows the person stabbing a woman while she screams. At the end, a boy in a clown costume is revealed to be the killer, holding a big knife in an emotionless way, showing he killed for entertainment.
Media movie pitch
1) The opening sequence will start with a close-up of the main character's face in an unknown setting, then fade to show him going about his daily business while doubting his sanity as he keeps seeing someone watching him.
2) As he attempts to enter his house, the mysterious person quickly walks up to him. After a flash transition, the main character is shown tied up in a basement, revealing the mystery person was involved in the kidnapping.
3) By doing a psychological crime thriller, the film aims to create empathy, tension and excitement by putting the audience in the hostage's shoes.
9 Frame Analysis
This document analyzes 9 frames from the music video for the song "Breezeblocks" by Alt-J.
The first frame shows a woman submerged in a bathtub with a cinder block weighing her down, setting a gloomy tone. Frame 2 shows a close-up of a man and woman fighting over the breezeblock. Frame 3 reveals the run-down setting of the place with makeshift furniture.
Later frames provide more context, with frame 4 showing the lived-in apartment and frame 5 depicting the man aggressively shoving the woman. A turning point comes in frame 6 when the woman holds a knife, revealing she may be the aggressor.
The narrative is completed in frame
Join Me
This document proposes a mobile app that allows users to share events they are attending in real-time with friends. The app would allow users to check-in to an event by taking a photo and sharing their location and feelings. Friends could then see the event, decide to join, and provide immediate feedback. The app aims to make event sharing more fun by facilitating real-time interactions and automatically providing event locations and directions to friends.
Media research update
1. The opening sequence of the film establishes the San Andreas fault line as the setting through pans of the mountains that give the audience context and understanding. Dark colors and dramatic trumpet music create a sense of mystery and danger.
2. The Warner Bros studio logo provides reassurance to the audience that they will enjoy the film given the studio's reputation for good films. Greyscale effects and whistling music further set a gloomy, eerie tone related to the thriller genre.
3. A bold text reveals the location as the camera pans around, while upbeat pop music plays in the girl's car, juxtaposing the happy atmosphere with the dull mountains and creating suspense as the audience awaits something bad to happen
Cinematography - Cadeem Gordon
The document provides a shot-by-shot micro analysis of scenes from the film The Descent. It describes various camera shots including wide shots, close-ups, and mid-shots that track characters like Sarah as she realizes she is in danger in the darkness of a cave and is chased by an unseen force. Shots are used to convey confusion, vulnerability, and painful emotion from characters' points of view or from above to make them appear small. Steadicam shots follow and move around the characters.
Micro shorts analysis
The micro short film 'Post-It Love' tells the story of a shy office romance developing between a male and female coworker. Over the course of 9 scenes, the two characters exchange smiling glances but are too shy to speak. They begin secretly leaving notes for each other using post-it notes, creating smiling faces, hearts, and drawings to express their affection without directly confronting each other. Finally, in the last scene, the male reveals a large collage of their faces, establishing that they both clearly like each other though both struggled to speak openly about their feelings until that point.
Micro shorts analysis
The micro short film 'Post-It Love' tells the story of a shy office romance developing between a male and female coworker. Over the course of 9 scenes, the two characters exchange smiling glances but are too shy to speak. They begin secretly leaving notes for each other using post-it notes, creating smiling faces, hearts, and drawings to express their affection without directly confronting each other. Their shy exchanges escalate until the final scene, where the male reveals a large collage of their faces, establishing that their mutual interest is now out in the open.
Presentation2 Brad Tocque
The document summarizes the use of mise-en-scene elements in a hospital scene from a film. It describes how lighting emphasizes the hospital setting and makes Sarah the focus. The dark surroundings and lit-up birthday cake draw attention. The location is a hospital corridor that feels dark and haunting alone but safe with her friend. Sarah wears a hospital gown showing her physical and mental vulnerability. The heartbeat monitor startles when removed, reminding of her near-death state. Cake flashes back to her daughter's accident. Diegetic sounds include beeping monitors and dialogue while non-diegetic includes background music.
Presentation1
This document summarizes 6 scenes from a film clip. Scene 1 uses a tracking shot to focus on a child blowing out birthday candles. Scene 2 shows the main character, Sarah, waking up confused in a hospital bed. Scene 3 uses an establishing shot and zoom to create tension as darkness approaches Sarah. Scene 4 is a chase scene where Sarah runs from the darkness in a wide shot. Scene 5 shows Sarah colliding with another woman in a hug. Scene 6 has a close-up of the woman crying and uses a walking away steadicam shot.
The descent cine 2
This document provides a summary of different camera shots used in a film scene. It describes shots such as close ups of a birthday cake and of the main character Sarah's face showing fear. It also describes midshots that show Sarah is in a hospital and looking confused about what happened to her family. Tracking shots and steadicam shots are used to follow Sarah running down a never-ending hospital hallway as the lights go out, reflecting her feeling of not being able to escape her situation.
Taken analysis
The document discusses the camera shots and techniques used in a scene from the movie "Taken" to convey emotions and build suspense. Close-ups of the actors' faces are used to show their changing emotions like panic. Rapid camera movements and quick cuts between shots create tension as the father rushes to help his daughter. Unexpected straight-on shots of the woman's face reveal her sudden terror and shock the audience.
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In the first frame, the audience sees a close-up of Amanda waking up from being drugged, with a large rusty torture device nailed into her chin. A medium shot then shows her shocked reaction and grim surroundings, indicating she is in an abandoned military bunker. Another close-up reveals her wrist is bound by cloth but she can otherwise move around. Shots then zoom and pan around her portraying her growing fear and nausea as she struggles with the device and hears distorted screams and a clock ticking, putting pressure on her to escape. A close-up on a blurred TV in the background confuses viewers before cutting to the TV showing Jigsaw's disturbing puppet staring directly at the audience, heightening
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Script
The opening scene of the thriller will contain minimal dialogue. There will be ambient sounds from the scene itself, such as a door opening and screaming. Additionally, there will be non-source music like a theme tune playing to set the tone.
Rule of thirds
The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline for arranging visual elements so that intersection points of an imaginary three-by-three grid overlaying the frame align with important subject matter. The first image follows this rule by placing the candles along a grid line so their bases intersect points on the grid, while the second image does not follow the rule as its central subject does not align with any grid intersections and lines do not flow between sections.
Imdb research
Mad Max: Fury Road, Inception, and 127 Hours are compared based on their box office statistics and ratings. Inception made the most with $292 million, which could be because it was rated suitable for 12-year-olds. Mad Max: Fury Road made $153 million but was rated for 15-year-olds, so a lower rating may have increased its gross. Box office revenues are directly impacted by a movie's rating and the potential audience size.
Evaluation 7
The document compares the student's preliminary film project to their final thriller product. It notes that the preliminary had limited planning time, while the final product benefited from weeks of pre-production planning. This allowed for improved organization, filming, and editing. While some shots and elements were carried over, the student aimed to improve focus, sound, and flow based on lessons from the preliminary experience. The preliminary also helped develop editing skills that enhanced the quality of the final thriller opening.
Audience research profile
Gavin is a 15-20 year old male who enjoys spending time with friends going out on weekends and playing video games at home. He likes watching thriller movies such as The Revenant, The Stepfather, and Cabin in the Woods. His favorite genres are horror, thriller, action, and comedy. He listens to grime, rap, and rock music and wears branded clothes like Nike and Adidas when going out or comfortable tracksuits when at home.
Media studies lighting techniques
The document discusses three types of lights used in photography: fill light, which helps reduce shadows on the subject; key light, which is the main light that illuminates the subject; and back light, which lights the subject from behind to create separation from the background.
The Purge film poster analysed
The black background and red title of the movie poster for The Purge indicate that the film takes place at night and features violent and bloody moments. Rain in the background and the tagline "the nightmare is real" suggest the story depicts a miserable time when random killings occur and people must endure difficult circumstances. A toothless clown's awkward smile further hints that evil may triumph in the end.
Evaluation 6
The document discusses the various technologies used to create a film project, including equipment like a Flip camera, Canon DSLR camera, tripod, and lights, as well as software like iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Prezi, YouTube, Blogger, and Photoshop. It provides pros and cons of each technology. The Flip camera was easy to use but had lower quality, while the Canon DSLR captured high-quality video but had limited battery life. Final Cut Pro allowed advanced video editing while iMovie was simpler. YouTube and Blogger facilitated sharing work online.
Media coursework bulet point 4
The document analyzes three thriller movies: The Stepfather (2009) which follows a boy who grows suspicious of his mother's new boyfriend; Batman Begins (2005) where Batman trains with a mentor to fight crime and corruption in Gotham City caused by Scarecrow and the League of Shadows; and Inception (2010) where a thief who steals secrets through dreams is tasked with implanting an idea into a CEO's mind.
Media analysis of opening of a film
The opening sequence of the film American Psycho introduces the main character Patrick Bateman in his apartment. It establishes that he lives in a well-furnished apartment representing his wealth and education. The lighting is neutral, contrasting his potentially dangerous personality with a calm environment. He is shown naked using everyday products to maintain his youthful appearance, displaying his superficiality and narcissism. His confident and charismatic yet narcissistic personality is conveyed through his self-assured body language and an internal monologue voiceover describing his daily routine while hinting at his darker and possibly fake nature beneath the surface.
Station 43
1) A couple walks through a dark train station at night, lit only by lamps, as quiet ominous music plays and trains can be heard passing on the tracks. They laugh while scrolling through photos on the girl's phone.
2) While looking at photos, the boy notices a blackened figure appearing behind the girl in some of the photos, staring at her. They brush it off and get on the train.
3) On the train, the boy sees the same threatening mysterious figure watching them and urges the girl to change carriages. However, the next carriage looks identical and contains the same blackened figure.
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This document analyzes how various film techniques are used to represent social groups and conform to stereotypes. It discusses how the female protagonist is presented through lighting, camera angles, costumes and editing to portray her as vulnerable and weak, conforming to gender stereotypes. The male antagonist is similarly analyzed as being portrayed as dark, powerful and threatening through techniques like lighting and camera angles, conforming to stereotypes of masculinity. The document examines these representations of gender, as well as how class stereotypes are both conformed to and challenged in the portrayal of the working-class protagonist.
Questionnaires
This document contains responses from 4 individuals to questions about their movie preferences and habits. It collects information about their gender, age, favorite genres and movies. It also asks how they hear about new films, their opinions on films with female protagonists, and how often they go to the cinema. Their answers provide insight into the different ways people learn about and engage with new movies.
Who would be the audience for your media product?
The document profiles potential target audiences for a media product. It provides demographic and lifestyle information for 4 individuals between the ages of 16-25. They are students or work part-time jobs and have £50-£100 in monthly disposable income. Their interests include going to the gym, movies, music and spending time with friends. Their favorite films include comedies, thrillers and actions movies like Inception and The Sixth Sense. They learn about new films on social media like YouTube, Twitter and from word of mouth.
Mini pitch
A young adult is stalked over the course of 21 days by a psychotic individual, as depicted through a montage of the stalker scribbling down notes on the victim's times, clothing, and other details without any dialogue. The psychological thriller aims to convey the stalking through ambient sounds like scribbling notes, clocks, curtains swooshing, and doors opening and closing without any spoken words between the stalker and victim over the course of 9 short films.
Opening to the Usual Suspects Analysis. (Singer1995)
This is an analysis of the opening of a thriller. One of my favourite thrillers, The Usual Suspects.
Mad max fury road’
1) Mad Max Fury Road is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where most of humanity is fighting for basic resources. Max is a loner who is captured by the tyrannical Immortan Joe.
2) The opening scenes establish the desolate desert setting and show Max being pursued across the wasteland in his modified vehicle. He is captured and has his head shaved and tattoo branded.
3) Through its camerawork, lighting, costumes, and diegetic sound, the opening immerses viewers in this hostile world and introduces Max as a man struggling to survive in the chaos who will eventually rebel against his captors.
Inital ideas group 4
The document provides initial ideas for the opening of a thriller film. It considers potential London locations that would provide access to houses, roads, parks and shops. The plot idea involves building suspense through a stalker constantly following and filming a girl from different angles throughout the day, with the girl finding a hidden camera at the end of the opening. Potential cast members are listed for the roles of the girl, camera operators, stalker and driver.
The Opening to a Thriller
The opening scene of Mission Impossible 3 establishes the main characters as a couple attending an engagement party. Through lighting, costumes, and interactions between the couple, the audience learns they share a loving relationship. However, clues such as a worried facial expression and a mysterious phone call hint at looming danger and an unexpected mission. Fast editing, close-ups, and an ominous phone call build suspense for the action-packed thriller that is to come.
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The document discusses film certificates and ratings according to the BBFC 2014 guidelines. It notes that different certificates allow for varying levels of content such as violence, swearing, threats and horror. The document determines that the film opening discussed will receive a 15 rating, as most successful thriller films have also been rated 15, allowing for the desired elements of violence, swearing and strong threats.
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This trailer summarizes the key elements of the thriller film "Little Red Riding Hood" in 3 sentences or less:
The trailer begins with establishing the fairy tale setting of the film about Valerie, a young woman torn between her love for Peter and her arranged marriage to Henry, as a werewolf starts killing people in their village. Scenes show the tension and fear gripping the town as the death toll rises each full moon. The trailer hints that Valerie may have a connection to the werewolf and leaves the audience wondering who the beast could be that lurks in the dark forest.
The matrix
The document provides details about the opening scenes of a sci-fi film. It begins with a green-tinted Warner Bros logo to set the tone. Green text and symbols fall on the screen, establishing the hacking genre. Voiceover introduces a female character talking to a man about "Morthius," creating intrigue. Numbers flash on screen as someone tries to hack. Shots transition using matching graphics to zoom into a number, making the audience feel like they are inside a computer. Police are seen preparing to raid a location at a door marked 303. When they enter the dark room lit only by a laptop, the audience realizes they are seeing through the woman's computer and put a face to her voice.
Music video analysis (artic monekys)
1. The video begins with a woman standing on the edge of a building, preparing to commit suicide. A man walking below notices her and rushes to save her.
2. After rescuing the woman, the man takes her for a drink. She develops feelings for him but he rejects her when she kisses him, revealing that he is married.
3. The rejection causes the woman to angrily pursue and harass the man. He lashes out at her in an alley, and the audience feels sympathy for the emotionally distraught woman.
4. The video ends with a twist - the woman returns to the roof with the intention of jumping again, seemingly using suicide attempts to meet men
Lydia opening sequence
The document provides an analysis of the opening scenes and sequences of three different films: Panic Room, Psycho, and Misery. Some of the key techniques and conventions discussed include:
1) The use of lighting, music, costumes, and camera techniques like panning shots to set the scene and build suspense in the openings of Panic Room and Psycho.
2) How the titles and music in Misery and Psycho help to foreshadow danger and violence through the use of bold red text and screeching sounds.
3) Traditional conventions like following affluent characters or blonde female victims that are explored or subverted in the openings to build intrigue.
Trailer Analysis 1
The trailer begins with shots establishing tension at a diner late at night. A character is shown looking anxious, and the diner is deserted. Jump scares and shots of the antagonist Freddy Krueger build fear. Characters discuss their shared nightmares and inability to escape by staying awake. As the horror escalates, shots grow faster-paced and more intense, with Freddy emerging and attacking a vulnerable character. Throughout, editing, sound, lighting and camera angles effectively generate suspense and position viewers on the edge of their seats.
Textual analysis pp
This document analyzes the opening sequence of the film "Eighteen" through textual and film techniques. It discusses how the non-diegetic score creates suspense and emotion. Shots like long shots and medium shots are examined for how they connote isolation, desperation, and facing fear. Medium close ups show gender performance and stereotypical teenage relationships. While aimed at younger audiences, the sequence could have improved the dubbing and lighting. In conclusion, more sophisticated techniques could have challenged the audience more.
Shot list
This document outlines the shot sequence and descriptions for a movie trailer. It begins with establishing shots that set up a sense of normality for the main character Ava. The shots then become longer and show uneasy looks from Ava to create a foreboding tone. The sequence cuts to shots of Ava alone at night that are interrupted by the appearance of a hooded male figure, increasing the tension. Subsequent shots show Ava being attacked violently in quick succession to induce panic in the audience. Later shots reveal secrets from Ava's past and her discovering she was adopted. The trailer culminates in shots of Ava enacting bloody revenge on captors while appearing unhinged, concluding with a character running for help with
Similar genre conventions
The trailer for the movie Taken uses camera shots, lighting, editing, sound and other cinematic techniques to build suspense and tension. Close-ups are used to show the bond between the father and daughter, and their reactions when she is taken. The lighting shifts from bright to dark tones to mirror the changing mood. Fast-paced editing with quick cuts shows the rapid unfolding of events and obstacles the father must overcome to find his daughter. Dialogue and ominous music further heighten the intensity of the situation. Through these cinematic methods, the trailer immerses viewers in the father's desperate efforts to save his daughter.
Similar genre conventions
This 3 sentence summary provides the key details and events from the document:
The document analyzes the trailer for the movie "Taken" and summarizes how various film techniques are used effectively to build suspense and portray the story. It discusses the camera shots, lighting, setting, props, character actions, costumes, editing, film format and sound design employed in the trailer to introduce the audience to the characters, establish the happy family dynamic at first that then takes a tragic turn, and showcase the determined actions of the main character to find his kidnapped daughter.
Saw iv opening scene analysis
The opening scene of Saw IV establishes the dark and disturbing tone of the film through its use of camerawork, editing, and mise-en-scene. We see a woman trapped in a cage-like structure with a device attached to her head and surrounded by dangerous weapons. The blurred and unstable camerawork conveys her delirious state of mind and anxiety. This unsettling opening leaves us wanting to know who is behind these traps and if she will survive, drawing us into the horror story that will unfold.
Behind the net curtains
The document provides an analysis of 5 screenshots from the opening sequence of a film. It notes that the first screenshot establishes a calm atmosphere with a teabag in a mug and relaxing music. The second screenshot shows an old woman rubbing raw meat, causing the audience to wonder why. There are many closeups that direct the audience's attention. The third screenshot features an old woman placing a photo facedown, suggesting mixed emotions about the person in it and foreshadowing the ending. The fourth screenshot presents the old woman as the main character, with the red sofa placed to indicate danger and foreshadow the ending. The final screenshot reveals the person from the photo at the top of the stairs in an overpowering stance, tying up
Trailer Analysis 2
The trailer begins by establishing the setting of Crystal Lake. It then introduces a group of teenagers having fun at the lake, unaware of its dark history. As the trailer progresses, the tone shifts from fun to ominous with the introduction of the killer Jason. Scenes of the teens being stalked and killed build tension, accompanied by unsettling sounds. Jump scares are interspersed to startle the audience. The trailer builds to a climactic montage of violent deaths while the number "13" is displayed, referencing the film's title. It ends by revealing the killer's name is Jason and hinting more horrors are still to come on his birthday.
Media Target Audience Finished
This document discusses shots from the opening sequence of a psychological thriller film and how each shot builds suspense and appeals to different audiences. The shots of the woman's legs, her anxious hand, and her washing hands create mystery and tension. The final shot of bricks covering her face builds anticipation for male horror fans while allowing female viewers to sympathize with the vulnerable woman. The shots are intended to engage both male and female psychological thriller fans through suspense and emotion.
The interpreter
The document provides a summary of the 2005 film "The Interpreter" directed by Sydney Pollack. It describes the film's $80 million budget, $162 million box office total, and genre as a drama/mystery/thriller. The plot involves a UN interpreter who overhears an assassination plot and is then investigated by a US Secret Service agent. The summary also lists the main stars as Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, and Catherine Keener.
Still image analysis
This scene analysis summarizes key scenes from the trailer for the film "Lights Out". It notes that the trailer uses conventional horror techniques like focusing on a distressed female protagonist, using dark and red lighting to convey danger, and including gory or scary imagery to demonstrate that the film will not hold back. Symbolism and callbacks to earlier scenes help set expectations for a film with a mysterious and powerful supernatural threat.
Mission impossible
The opening scene of the film cuts between different parts of a city to build tension for the audience. As the camera zooms in on an area of action, the music gets louder to heighten the climax. This use of camera movements and music is common in thriller genres to create suspense and engage audience attention. When the camera pans over an open area, it creates uncertainty about what could happen.
The opening credits of Mission Impossible establish it as a big-budget Hollywood production that will likely be successful. The sharp, quick-paced non-diegetic music keeps the audience on edge to build tension from the start. Colors and transitions are also used to connote danger and surprise audiences, as thrillers aim
analysis of an opening sequence 3
The opening sequence of The Devil Wears Prada begins with credits against a black background with no music. It then shows a hand wiping steam off a mirror, revealing the protagonist Anne Hathaway brushing her teeth. As the song "Suddenly I See" plays, the sequence cuts between shots of New York City and elegant women getting dressed and applying makeup, contrasting with Anne who puts less effort into her routine. The opening ends with Anne entering an office building and taking an elevator, leaving the audience wondering what will happen next.
Evil dead analysis
The opening of Evil Dead (2013) establishes the horror and thriller genre. It introduces the isolated setting and main female character. Through the use of lighting, costumes, and props, it conveys a sense of danger, innocence, and the supernatural. The narrative starts in equilibrium, is disrupted by the character's kidnapping, recognizes the threat, attempts to repair through an exorcism, but ends in a new equilibrium with her possessed death, leaving the audience with questions to continue watching.
Evaluation media
This document evaluates how a media product uses conventions of real thriller films. It analyzes two pictures from the opening sequence. The first picture features a mystery person in a black hoodie whose face is hidden, creating ambiguity and an enigmatic scene as the audience wonders their identity. The second picture shows a character running in a dark corridor, portraying her fleeing danger through the gloomy atmosphere, engaging audiences with the mystery of why she is running. Both scenes fit thriller conventions by establishing mysteries that intrigue audiences and adhere to common tropes in the genre.
9 shots
This scene analysis provides details about shots in a scene to convey context and build tension. Wide shots establish the setting and show a woman outnumbered and handcuffed to a chair by threatening men. Close-up shot reverse shots show a man hitting the woman to assert authority over her and the impact it has. The wide shots and shot reverse shots help the audience understand threats to the woman's safety and life are in danger.
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Eminem's album "Recovery" depicts him walking alone on a faded blue sky background, representing his journey of recovery from past drug addiction and other problems. The red cross replacing the O in "Recovery" and Eminem's solitary walk symbolize his difficult personal process of recovery. The blurred background focuses attention on Eminem moving forward from a troubled past to improvement.
Recovery cd analysis
Eminem's album "Recovery" depicts him walking alone on a faded blue sky background, representing his journey of recovery from past drug addiction and other problems. The red cross replacing the O in "Recovery" and the medical sign symbolism references Eminem recovering from an illness or addiction. The blurred background focuses attention on Eminem moving forward on the road to recovery on his own through a difficult process as indicated by the title and cover art imagery.
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I have learned several skills related to filmmaking and editing through this project. I learned how to use Canon DSLR cameras, adjust settings like focus and zoom, and deal with issues like random shots or short battery life. I also gained experience using Final Cut Pro video editing software, which allowed me to easily arrange and modify clips, though one file started at 20 seconds. Additionally, I learned how to use other programs like Blogger for sharing work, Prezi for creating presentations, and PowerPoint, though some programs had limitations like requiring internet access or risk of losing unsaved work.
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The movie poster uses bold colors and text to catch viewers' attention and intrigue them about the film's plot. A large title in white stands out, while the slogan "Do not look back" and release date are in eye-catching red. The blurred image of a bloodied hammer and the protagonist's hooded, disturbed expression make viewers question the extent of violence and his character. Bold design choices and mysterious imagery are intended to attract and engage audiences for the thriller film.
Evaluation question 4
The target audience for the media product is 15-20 year olds. A survey found that this age group enjoys the build-up of suspense in thriller films. The film receives a 15 age rating, allowing it to include blood and gore that makes it more interesting. Research confirmed this 15+ rating was appropriate. The typical audience member is a 17 year old male student who enjoys thriller films, books, and games and going to the cinema with friends.
Question 6
I have learned a lot about video production technologies and editing software through constructing a short film. I learned how to use a Canon DSLR camera, adjust lenses and focus, and position lighting and microphones. For editing, I gained experience using Final Cut Pro and learned how to assemble clips, add effects, and import titles. I also utilized other programs like Blogger for sharing work, Prezi for interactive presentations, and PowerPoint for adding images and audio. Overall, I now feel confident in my abilities to produce and edit video content through hands-on experience with various equipment and software.
Shot list
The document outlines different camera shots that will be used in the opening of a thriller film. It includes an aerial shot of the house from the roof, a close-up of the victim's face showing confusion, and close-up shots of the weapon and victim's face. It also details handheld shots of the killer walking and different angles like low angles to make the killer seem powerful and high angles to portray the woman as weaker.
Media analysis of opening of a film
1) The opening sequence of American Psycho is set in Patrick Bateman's apartment, showing his wealthy lifestyle through the nice furnishings.
2) Bateman is shown going through his morning routine of applying face wash and aftershave, displaying his narcissism and obsession with his appearance.
3) The camera moves from long shots of Bateman around the apartment to close ups of his face, where he takes on a more sinister look and it is implied he has a darker side beneath the surface.
Analysis of Woman in Black Trailer
The trailer for The Woman in Black uses various film techniques to build mystery and intrigue around the thriller genre. It begins by establishing the dark and isolated setting through the use of point-of-view shots. Unsettling close-ups of toys are paired with a child's ominous nursery rhyme voiceover. As the tension rises through fast-paced editing and minimal sound, the trailer leaves viewers questioning what they witnessed to encourage seeing the full film.
Film poster- advertising a thriller film
This film poster highlights Liam Neeson's name at the top to attract fans of his previous films. A famous quote from the film "I don't know who are but if you don't let my daughter go I will find you I will kill you" is displayed prominently to engage viewers. The dark background and image of Liam Neeson holding a gun establish that this is a serious thriller film about a protective father willing to kill for his daughter. Half of Neeson's face is in shadow, conveying his dual protective and dangerous personality in the film.
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The trailer for The Woman in Black uses various film techniques to build mystery and intrigue around the thriller genre. It begins by establishing the dark and isolated setting through point-of-view shots. Unsettling close-ups of toys and a child's ominous nursery rhyme voiceover create an atmosphere of suspense. As the trailer progresses, it ramps up tension through fast editing, minimal sound, and ominous music and weather. These techniques leave just enough unanswered to encourage viewers to see the film.
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