The document analyzes the trailer for the film "The Purge" through various film techniques. It discusses the camera shots, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and theories that are used in the trailer. The trailer establishes the setting of a wealthy neighborhood and shows the family preparing for the annual Purge, when all crime is legal for 12 hours. It then creates tension as antagonists come to the family's house looking to harm them. The document analyzes how the various film techniques are used to build suspense and threat.
The document analyzes conventions used in the opening sequences of several action movies, including The Dark Knight, The Matrix, and Lord of the Rings films. It finds that many openings establish villains and heroes through lighting, costumes, and dialogue. They also introduce violence, weapons, and fighting to set up action scenes. While most movies follow these conventions, some countertypes are noted like powerful female heroes in The Matrix and an elderly wizard fighting in The Two Towers.
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the horror film "The Hitcher". It summarizes the key camera shots, editing techniques, aspects of mise-en-scene, sound design, and film theories used in the trailer. These include ominous point-of-view shots of the hitcher approaching the car, tense shot reverse shots between the hitcher and couple, the use of a knife as a prop to signify danger, and an unsettling dialogue exchange between the characters that leaves the audience wanting to see more.
1) The document analyzes and summarizes several scenes from the opening of The Dark Knight. It describes shots showing a city from above, a masked man preparing to shoot across to another building, and a man on the street holding a duffel bag and clown mask.
2) It then summarizes scenes depicting the masked men traveling along a grappling hook, three masked men in a car with guns, and the men entering and robbing a bank while holding people hostage.
3) The summary concludes by describing a shot of one masked man being run over by a school bus, which was seemingly part of the plan for one criminal to escape with the money.
The document analyzes the opening sequences and genre conventions of several films. It discusses how the openings introduce characters, set tones, and establish narratives through techniques like music, lighting, editing and visual symbols. For example, fast pacing creates tension while isolated shots suggest danger. Dark tones imply psychological themes or inner turmoil in characters. Bold titles and logos draw attention in a memorable way to introduce famous franchises. Overall, the analyses show how openings use stylistic devices to set expectations and provide crucial information for audiences.
Analysis into chosen genre (horror) Scream 4nicole2095
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.
The trailer for The Shining uses nonlinear editing techniques to summarize the plot. Short clips are shown out of chronological order and accompanied by a voiceover narration to explain the story. This includes flashes of the main character committing violent acts intercut with other scenes. The trailer builds suspense through ominous music and zoomed-in shots of unhinged characters. It reveals that the film involves a family staying in an isolated hotel where the father has a mental breakdown and intends to kill his wife and son, leaving the wife as the final girl who must confront the killer.
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.
The document analyzes the trailer for the film "The Purge" through various film techniques. It discusses the camera shots, editing, mise-en-scene, sound, and theories that are used in the trailer. The trailer establishes the setting of a wealthy neighborhood and shows the family preparing for the annual Purge, when all crime is legal for 12 hours. It then creates tension as antagonists come to the family's house looking to harm them. The document analyzes how the various film techniques are used to build suspense and threat.
The document analyzes conventions used in the opening sequences of several action movies, including The Dark Knight, The Matrix, and Lord of the Rings films. It finds that many openings establish villains and heroes through lighting, costumes, and dialogue. They also introduce violence, weapons, and fighting to set up action scenes. While most movies follow these conventions, some countertypes are noted like powerful female heroes in The Matrix and an elderly wizard fighting in The Two Towers.
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the horror film "The Hitcher". It summarizes the key camera shots, editing techniques, aspects of mise-en-scene, sound design, and film theories used in the trailer. These include ominous point-of-view shots of the hitcher approaching the car, tense shot reverse shots between the hitcher and couple, the use of a knife as a prop to signify danger, and an unsettling dialogue exchange between the characters that leaves the audience wanting to see more.
1) The document analyzes and summarizes several scenes from the opening of The Dark Knight. It describes shots showing a city from above, a masked man preparing to shoot across to another building, and a man on the street holding a duffel bag and clown mask.
2) It then summarizes scenes depicting the masked men traveling along a grappling hook, three masked men in a car with guns, and the men entering and robbing a bank while holding people hostage.
3) The summary concludes by describing a shot of one masked man being run over by a school bus, which was seemingly part of the plan for one criminal to escape with the money.
The document analyzes the opening sequences and genre conventions of several films. It discusses how the openings introduce characters, set tones, and establish narratives through techniques like music, lighting, editing and visual symbols. For example, fast pacing creates tension while isolated shots suggest danger. Dark tones imply psychological themes or inner turmoil in characters. Bold titles and logos draw attention in a memorable way to introduce famous franchises. Overall, the analyses show how openings use stylistic devices to set expectations and provide crucial information for audiences.
Analysis into chosen genre (horror) Scream 4nicole2095
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.
The trailer for The Shining uses nonlinear editing techniques to summarize the plot. Short clips are shown out of chronological order and accompanied by a voiceover narration to explain the story. This includes flashes of the main character committing violent acts intercut with other scenes. The trailer builds suspense through ominous music and zoomed-in shots of unhinged characters. It reveals that the film involves a family staying in an isolated hotel where the father has a mental breakdown and intends to kill his wife and son, leaving the wife as the final girl who must confront the killer.
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.
The document discusses conventions of the slasher film sub-genre. Key conventions include a psychotic masked antagonist who uses unconventional weapons like knives to cause prolonged suffering. Another convention is the "final girl" character, who is usually more sensible than her peers and survives encounters with the killer. Additional conventions are that the main characters are reckless teenagers who engage in rule-breaking behaviors like drinking and casual sex, making them targets for the killer.
The document provides analyses of the opening scenes from three films: Snatch, Kill Bill, and American Gangster. In Snatch, the opening scene introduces two characters, Turkish and Tommy, in a dark room setting up illegal boxing dealings and a diamond heist plot. In Kill Bill, the opening depicts a bloodied bride in a wedding dress being approached by the mysterious antagonist "Bill" who shoots her, leaving her survival ambiguous. American Gangster starts with a man being doused in petrol and lit on fire by two formally dressed but mysterious men, one of whom has a hidden face, creating an ominous tone.
The document discusses the soap opera genre and analyzes two trailers using Propp's character roles and narrative functions. It identifies the villains and heroes in each trailer based on verbal codes like dialogue and technical codes like shot types and facial expressions. It summarizes the struggles between heroes and villains and the ways villains are exposed in each trailer.
The trailer summarizes the plot of the horror film "The Cabin in the Woods" in 3 sentences:
Four teenagers travel to an isolated cabin in the woods for a vacation. Unexpected horrors begin targeting each teen, and it becomes clear they are being controlled and watched by unseen forces. The trailer leaves the audience with an enigma as to what is harming the teens and does not reveal much of the plot, enticing viewers to watch the full film for resolution.
The document analyzes genre conventions and opening sequence conventions in the films Se7en, Disturbia, and The Blair Witch Project. It discusses how the openings establish themes of danger, death, and mental instability through techniques like close-ups, music, and shaky camera work. Character introductions and title sequences aim to draw the audience in and build tension, mystery, and suspense from the beginning in line with thriller conventions.
The document analyzes genre conventions and opening sequence conventions in the films Se7en, Disturbia, and The Blair Witch Project. It discusses how the openings set tension, mystery, and establish key thriller themes like danger, death, and psychological instability through techniques like music, camerawork, color filters and more. Character introductions and narrative details are provided to draw the audience in without revealing too much, in line with typical thriller openings.
This document provides summaries of the opening sequences from 4 films:
1) Quantum of Solace features a car chase scene with shots that build tension and suggest darkness. Bond emerges victorious with help from his classic theme.
2) Inception uses dramatic music and imagery to introduce the protagonist on a shore and show he may be dreaming. Scenes imply dreams and time are central.
3) The Dark Knight opens with the Joker's heist, using masks and shots that highlight his importance and menacing nature. His identity is ultimately revealed.
4) Blood and Bone introduces a potential protagonist and antagonists looking for a fight. A brawl ensues without music, suggesting this is an important but not main fight
The title sequence provides clues to the plot of a film noir through its use of visual and audio conventions of the genre. Shots of a couple dancing and driving at night under neon lights suggest an impending crime or danger. Images of a blood-stained lens and a man's bloody face create mystery and suspense. A road closure sign serves as a metaphor for the characters having no future, while their out of control car may foreshadow their lives spiraling out of control to a tragic end, in line with classic noir stories.
Here is a summary of key points about identity from the research:
- Identity refers to a person's understanding of who they are, which includes their characteristics, beliefs, personality, and expression of gender, sexuality, culture, etc.
- Gender identity is how one sees their own gender, whether as male, female, non-binary, etc. and may differ from their sex assigned at birth. Transgender people experience a difference between their gender identity and assigned sex.
- Sexual orientation refers to romantic attraction to others and can be heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. It is separate from gender identity.
- Peer pressure during adolescence can strongly influence a teen's identity as they seek acceptance from
This document provides information about 4 candidates (Amy Cleary, Monae Minors-Gibbs, Jodie Foster-Pilia, and Pamela Younes) who are assigned different color codes. It also discusses inspiration from various film opening sequences and conventions used in drama films. Key points discussed include establishing characters, settings, credits, and creating enigmas or mysteries. Inspiration is drawn from films like Se7en, Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, and Mission Impossible. Conventions explored include conflicts, social status differences, emotional themes like cancer, and characters' journeys. Research is presented on topics like transgender identity, peer pressure and its influence on identity, and defining concepts like
The document analyzes the film Identity through its camera shots/angles/movements, editing, lighting, sound, and mise-en-scene. It discusses how close-ups are used to depict emotions and build trust in characters. Parallel editing links the motel scenes to Malcolm Rivers' case. Shifting perspectives and jump cuts reveal Ed's dissociative identity disorder. Lighting and sound convey mystery, tension, and insanity. The motel setting and sexually objectified female characters comply with horror conventions.
This document discusses various horror subgenres and their common conventions. It notes that slasher films typically involve a masked killer murdering a group of teenage transgressors. Supernatural films focus on an evil spirit that cannot be easily controlled or defeated. Possession movies are similar but feature religious symbols and efforts to exorcise the possessing entity. Monster movies are usually set in the past and feature mythical creatures as antagonists that can be defeated. The document also discusses various horror film theories relating to character archetypes and narrative structures.
The document proposes a spy/action film called "Agent X" that follows a secret agent who is framed for murder by his superior. The protagonist goes into hiding while trying to clear his name and get revenge. The document outlines the story using Todorov's narrative theory and proposes casting popular actors in key roles. It analyzes the target audience, recommends a director, and provides a proposed budget and revenue estimates.
The document discusses common camera techniques used in slasher film posters, trailers, and films. It notes that low angle shots are typically used to emphasize the antagonist, making them appear threatening. In contrast, high angle shots are used for victims to portray them as weak. Wide shots and pans are used to establish isolated settings. The document then discusses how the filmmaker will apply these techniques in their own slasher film trailer and posters, including using low and high angles, long shots, and close-ups to portray characters and generate fear.
This document provides an overview and analysis of four film trailer structures and conventions. It summarizes each trailer's key elements, including opening logos, establishing shots, voiceovers, editing techniques, lighting, costumes, and character types. Common conventions identified across the trailers include fast pacing to depict fun/partying that contrasts with later tension; isolated settings; portrayals of "slutty" victims and tougher final girls; and the use of jumps scares, intense sounds, and lighting to build suspense. The document aims to understand effective trailer design to help create its own slasher trailer.
This document provides a detailed analysis of the codes and conventions presented in the trailers for 6 horror films from different subgenres. It summarizes the key elements in the trailers for slasher films Scream and Saw, supernatural films The Possession and Insidious, and other subgenre films The Shining and It. Common conventions like settings, characters, sounds, and narrative introductions are discussed for each trailer pair. Unique elements are also analyzed, such as the lack of a visible villain in Scream and thought-provoking quotes in Saw.
These three movie posters focus solely on the antagonist and their weapon. Each antagonist wears a distinctive mask that hides their identity while conveying their lack of remorse. Dark lighting and a spotlight are used to draw attention to key elements, like the weapon. Common conventions like the use of red and an isolated setting provide clues about the slasher genre and film narratives.
The document outlines the plot and timeline of events for a soap opera trailer. It will first establish the submissive female character who is kidnapped. It will then familiarize viewers with the town of LangelyVale by showing establishing shots of key locations. A "who done it" theme will run throughout the trailer by showing flashbacks that hint at different suspects for the kidnapping, including a milkman who pauses at the girl's door. The climax will be when the kidnapped girl is found dead. A red ribbon is used as a visual motif throughout the trailer. As the trailer concludes, it will slow down to show the girl's funeral, with an unknown character holding the ribbon, before fading to black with the soap opera
The document summarizes the film opening the author is planning to create for a psychological thriller genre film. The opening scene will feature a young woman walking alone along the Dubai Marina promenade late at night, covered in blood with stripes of paint coming down her face. It will build mystery and tension without dialogue. There will be 4 characters total in the opening, focusing mainly on the female protagonist. The opening title sequence and credits will appear over a black background. Soundtrack music will also add tension without overwhelming the visuals when the paint stripes begin.
The document discusses the main conventions of four gangster film sub-genres: mob, film noir, detective/crime thriller, and British gangster films. It provides examples for each sub-genre and analyzes screenshots from opening scenes of Scarface, Strangers on a Train, LA Confidential, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels to show how they influence gangster film elements like costumes, props, and cinematography choices. The document aims to educate on gangster film conventions and inspire original gangster film opening ideas.
This document discusses the target demographics for thriller films based on age, gender, attitudes, and personal traits. It finds that:
- Thrillers are generally rated 15+ due to graphic or explicit content unsuitable for younger audiences.
- While stereotypically considered a male genre, gender is not strictly defined. Thrillers can appeal to both male and female audiences.
- Film posters provide clues to the target demographic, through images, text, and ratings. Posters for Taken and Salt suggest audiences aged 15-50 for Taken and 15-30 for Salt, with Salt targeting more female viewers through the image of Angelina Jolie.
- Attitudes and traits portrayed can also
The trailer analysis document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the teaser trailer for the 2017 film Beauty and the Beast. It describes each shot of the trailer in order, noting visual elements like lighting, settings, and characters that establish the Gothic tone and hint at the story of a princess and a beast. The analysis concludes that the trailer effectively captures the essence of the original story while appealing to both previous and new audiences.
The document discusses conventions of the slasher film sub-genre. Key conventions include a psychotic masked antagonist who uses unconventional weapons like knives to cause prolonged suffering. Another convention is the "final girl" character, who is usually more sensible than her peers and survives encounters with the killer. Additional conventions are that the main characters are reckless teenagers who engage in rule-breaking behaviors like drinking and casual sex, making them targets for the killer.
The document provides analyses of the opening scenes from three films: Snatch, Kill Bill, and American Gangster. In Snatch, the opening scene introduces two characters, Turkish and Tommy, in a dark room setting up illegal boxing dealings and a diamond heist plot. In Kill Bill, the opening depicts a bloodied bride in a wedding dress being approached by the mysterious antagonist "Bill" who shoots her, leaving her survival ambiguous. American Gangster starts with a man being doused in petrol and lit on fire by two formally dressed but mysterious men, one of whom has a hidden face, creating an ominous tone.
The document discusses the soap opera genre and analyzes two trailers using Propp's character roles and narrative functions. It identifies the villains and heroes in each trailer based on verbal codes like dialogue and technical codes like shot types and facial expressions. It summarizes the struggles between heroes and villains and the ways villains are exposed in each trailer.
The trailer summarizes the plot of the horror film "The Cabin in the Woods" in 3 sentences:
Four teenagers travel to an isolated cabin in the woods for a vacation. Unexpected horrors begin targeting each teen, and it becomes clear they are being controlled and watched by unseen forces. The trailer leaves the audience with an enigma as to what is harming the teens and does not reveal much of the plot, enticing viewers to watch the full film for resolution.
The document analyzes genre conventions and opening sequence conventions in the films Se7en, Disturbia, and The Blair Witch Project. It discusses how the openings establish themes of danger, death, and mental instability through techniques like close-ups, music, and shaky camera work. Character introductions and title sequences aim to draw the audience in and build tension, mystery, and suspense from the beginning in line with thriller conventions.
The document analyzes genre conventions and opening sequence conventions in the films Se7en, Disturbia, and The Blair Witch Project. It discusses how the openings set tension, mystery, and establish key thriller themes like danger, death, and psychological instability through techniques like music, camerawork, color filters and more. Character introductions and narrative details are provided to draw the audience in without revealing too much, in line with typical thriller openings.
This document provides summaries of the opening sequences from 4 films:
1) Quantum of Solace features a car chase scene with shots that build tension and suggest darkness. Bond emerges victorious with help from his classic theme.
2) Inception uses dramatic music and imagery to introduce the protagonist on a shore and show he may be dreaming. Scenes imply dreams and time are central.
3) The Dark Knight opens with the Joker's heist, using masks and shots that highlight his importance and menacing nature. His identity is ultimately revealed.
4) Blood and Bone introduces a potential protagonist and antagonists looking for a fight. A brawl ensues without music, suggesting this is an important but not main fight
The title sequence provides clues to the plot of a film noir through its use of visual and audio conventions of the genre. Shots of a couple dancing and driving at night under neon lights suggest an impending crime or danger. Images of a blood-stained lens and a man's bloody face create mystery and suspense. A road closure sign serves as a metaphor for the characters having no future, while their out of control car may foreshadow their lives spiraling out of control to a tragic end, in line with classic noir stories.
Here is a summary of key points about identity from the research:
- Identity refers to a person's understanding of who they are, which includes their characteristics, beliefs, personality, and expression of gender, sexuality, culture, etc.
- Gender identity is how one sees their own gender, whether as male, female, non-binary, etc. and may differ from their sex assigned at birth. Transgender people experience a difference between their gender identity and assigned sex.
- Sexual orientation refers to romantic attraction to others and can be heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. It is separate from gender identity.
- Peer pressure during adolescence can strongly influence a teen's identity as they seek acceptance from
This document provides information about 4 candidates (Amy Cleary, Monae Minors-Gibbs, Jodie Foster-Pilia, and Pamela Younes) who are assigned different color codes. It also discusses inspiration from various film opening sequences and conventions used in drama films. Key points discussed include establishing characters, settings, credits, and creating enigmas or mysteries. Inspiration is drawn from films like Se7en, Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, and Mission Impossible. Conventions explored include conflicts, social status differences, emotional themes like cancer, and characters' journeys. Research is presented on topics like transgender identity, peer pressure and its influence on identity, and defining concepts like
The document analyzes the film Identity through its camera shots/angles/movements, editing, lighting, sound, and mise-en-scene. It discusses how close-ups are used to depict emotions and build trust in characters. Parallel editing links the motel scenes to Malcolm Rivers' case. Shifting perspectives and jump cuts reveal Ed's dissociative identity disorder. Lighting and sound convey mystery, tension, and insanity. The motel setting and sexually objectified female characters comply with horror conventions.
This document discusses various horror subgenres and their common conventions. It notes that slasher films typically involve a masked killer murdering a group of teenage transgressors. Supernatural films focus on an evil spirit that cannot be easily controlled or defeated. Possession movies are similar but feature religious symbols and efforts to exorcise the possessing entity. Monster movies are usually set in the past and feature mythical creatures as antagonists that can be defeated. The document also discusses various horror film theories relating to character archetypes and narrative structures.
The document proposes a spy/action film called "Agent X" that follows a secret agent who is framed for murder by his superior. The protagonist goes into hiding while trying to clear his name and get revenge. The document outlines the story using Todorov's narrative theory and proposes casting popular actors in key roles. It analyzes the target audience, recommends a director, and provides a proposed budget and revenue estimates.
The document discusses common camera techniques used in slasher film posters, trailers, and films. It notes that low angle shots are typically used to emphasize the antagonist, making them appear threatening. In contrast, high angle shots are used for victims to portray them as weak. Wide shots and pans are used to establish isolated settings. The document then discusses how the filmmaker will apply these techniques in their own slasher film trailer and posters, including using low and high angles, long shots, and close-ups to portray characters and generate fear.
This document provides an overview and analysis of four film trailer structures and conventions. It summarizes each trailer's key elements, including opening logos, establishing shots, voiceovers, editing techniques, lighting, costumes, and character types. Common conventions identified across the trailers include fast pacing to depict fun/partying that contrasts with later tension; isolated settings; portrayals of "slutty" victims and tougher final girls; and the use of jumps scares, intense sounds, and lighting to build suspense. The document aims to understand effective trailer design to help create its own slasher trailer.
This document provides a detailed analysis of the codes and conventions presented in the trailers for 6 horror films from different subgenres. It summarizes the key elements in the trailers for slasher films Scream and Saw, supernatural films The Possession and Insidious, and other subgenre films The Shining and It. Common conventions like settings, characters, sounds, and narrative introductions are discussed for each trailer pair. Unique elements are also analyzed, such as the lack of a visible villain in Scream and thought-provoking quotes in Saw.
These three movie posters focus solely on the antagonist and their weapon. Each antagonist wears a distinctive mask that hides their identity while conveying their lack of remorse. Dark lighting and a spotlight are used to draw attention to key elements, like the weapon. Common conventions like the use of red and an isolated setting provide clues about the slasher genre and film narratives.
The document outlines the plot and timeline of events for a soap opera trailer. It will first establish the submissive female character who is kidnapped. It will then familiarize viewers with the town of LangelyVale by showing establishing shots of key locations. A "who done it" theme will run throughout the trailer by showing flashbacks that hint at different suspects for the kidnapping, including a milkman who pauses at the girl's door. The climax will be when the kidnapped girl is found dead. A red ribbon is used as a visual motif throughout the trailer. As the trailer concludes, it will slow down to show the girl's funeral, with an unknown character holding the ribbon, before fading to black with the soap opera
The document summarizes the film opening the author is planning to create for a psychological thriller genre film. The opening scene will feature a young woman walking alone along the Dubai Marina promenade late at night, covered in blood with stripes of paint coming down her face. It will build mystery and tension without dialogue. There will be 4 characters total in the opening, focusing mainly on the female protagonist. The opening title sequence and credits will appear over a black background. Soundtrack music will also add tension without overwhelming the visuals when the paint stripes begin.
The document discusses the main conventions of four gangster film sub-genres: mob, film noir, detective/crime thriller, and British gangster films. It provides examples for each sub-genre and analyzes screenshots from opening scenes of Scarface, Strangers on a Train, LA Confidential, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels to show how they influence gangster film elements like costumes, props, and cinematography choices. The document aims to educate on gangster film conventions and inspire original gangster film opening ideas.
This document discusses the target demographics for thriller films based on age, gender, attitudes, and personal traits. It finds that:
- Thrillers are generally rated 15+ due to graphic or explicit content unsuitable for younger audiences.
- While stereotypically considered a male genre, gender is not strictly defined. Thrillers can appeal to both male and female audiences.
- Film posters provide clues to the target demographic, through images, text, and ratings. Posters for Taken and Salt suggest audiences aged 15-50 for Taken and 15-30 for Salt, with Salt targeting more female viewers through the image of Angelina Jolie.
- Attitudes and traits portrayed can also
The trailer analysis document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the teaser trailer for the 2017 film Beauty and the Beast. It describes each shot of the trailer in order, noting visual elements like lighting, settings, and characters that establish the Gothic tone and hint at the story of a princess and a beast. The analysis concludes that the trailer effectively captures the essence of the original story while appealing to both previous and new audiences.
Editing for film magazine (including all draftsnsherry123
The student created a first draft of a film magazine called "FilmNOW" using layout inspiration from Total Film magazine. Key features included the main character Chelsie on the cover, an orange masthead, the film title and description, and content sections. Feedback will be gathered from peers to improve the magazine in a second draft.
The document discusses costume concepts and ideas for a movie about a normal girl trying to survive in space. For the main character, who remains the same age throughout the movie, the costumes need to be accessible to a wide range of ages. For the older versions, a black hoodie, skinny black jeans and a white t-shirt will be used, while the younger version will wear a white jumper and black jeans, reflecting her purity while maintaining continuity through similar clothing.
The document discusses choosing a title for a movie trailer about a woman trapped alone in space who ages rapidly as she tries to return home. Focus groups preferred the simple titles "Live", "Life", and "Survival" over more descriptive options. A questionnaire of 30 people ages 13-42 also favored "Live". Based on this feedback and the film's focus on the protagonist's desire to survive, the chosen title is "Live".
The document outlines additional shots that are planned to be filmed and edited into the trailer to make it more effective. These include shots of the character Bear in different locations being followed, Holly locking doors in a panic and calling 999, and a video diary showing the mental state of Pip as she plans revenge against those who don't believe her. The shots will portray themes of university students living together and the characters Holly and Charlie running away in fear.
The document describes the editing process used to create the first draft of a movie trailer. Various editing techniques are discussed including inserting royalty-free green screen footage; applying color corrections to give shots a blue tint; using pan/crop tools to slowly pull shots outwards or zoom in on eyes; adding or removing fades between shots; and inserting text and audio tracks. The goal is to establish pacing and intrigue through intentional cutting choices.
The trailer provides glimpses of the main characters and locations from the film Trainspotting. It introduces the main characters who are criminals in Edinburgh, Scotland, including Renton, Sick Boy, Spud, and the violent Begbie. Through shots of the characters running from security, in drug-induced states, and partying, it establishes that the film will focus on their criminal exploits and drug use in 1990s Edinburgh. Reviews are included to reassure audiences about the quality of the full film.
The document discusses several theories of audience reception:
1. Postmodern media audience theory sees audiences as active interpreters who construct their own meanings from media texts rather than passively accepting the producer's intended messages.
2. Reception theory, developed by Stuart Hall, recognizes that audiences decode media texts in different ways based on their own experiences and perspectives, which may not match the producer's encoding.
3. The hypodermic needle theory views audiences as passive receivers who unknowingly absorb all of a medium's intended messages. This outdated view has been disproven by more active audience theories.
4. Uses and gratifications theory recognizes that audiences are active in choosing media to fulfill various personal
Nathan Brown chose Sony Vegas Pro 13 to edit his high quality DSLR footage. Sony Vegas allows complex video editing including adding effects and compositing tools. It can handle multiple audio layers unlike simpler programs. Nathan also used the free audio editor Audacity to record high quality voiceovers for his teaser trailer using a Blue Snowball microphone. Audacity allowed him to edit the audio by cutting and adding effects to the voiceover.
Nicole's style in the first half of the trailer is casual yet fashionable, wearing clothes from brands like River Island and Topshop. As the trailer progresses and Nicole's situation changes, her style disappears, replacing fashionable clothes with minimal effort lounge wear like hoodies and leggings. Her hair and makeup also change throughout the trailer to reflect Nicole's declining concern with fashion and desire to hide from her former friends.
The document discusses the analysis of film poster conventions for a coursework project. Key conventions identified include bold graphic fonts, glamorous photography, smaller framed photos, and barcode/edition information. The response describes applying these conventions to create a horror film poster, including taking photography, using a glowing font over a character's head, and "cracked" fonts to fit the genre theme. Overall, the response reflects on gaining more confidence in identifying generic conventions and improving technology skills over the two-year course.
Nathan Brown will use a Nikon D3500 camera, which he is familiar with, to shoot the teaser trailer and create magazine covers and posters. He will also use a tripod for static shots but plans to incorporate handheld and moving shots to convey instability. While an expensive gimbal could create moving shots, Nathan has no experience with it and the shots may come out poorly, so he will rely on his familiar tripod. He also acquired a prime lens to take wide establishing shots from a distance or close-ups of characters' faces.
The document discusses how the author constructed a music video to target a specific audience of young females aged 16-24. Key ways this was done included featuring a female artist around the same age to build rapport, using a 1950s aesthetic to appear desirable, and incorporating themes of relationships to reflect social values of interest to the audience. The author also gained feedback from the target demographic and pitched the idea to ensure it would appeal. By carefully targeting the audience's needs and desires at each stage of construction, the music video adhered to the view that media texts must be deliberately designed for a pre-established audience to achieve success.
The document provides guidance for writing a response analyzing the role of audience in a soap trailer or music video production piece. It outlines key areas of focus, including audience research conducted to identify the target audience and their consumption trends, as well as the modes of address implemented to appeal to that audience. Feedback on audience response to the final product is also identified as important to analyze, such as how effectively the intended audience was reached and what uses and gratifications the product provided viewers. Theorists like Gerbner and Hall are referenced to aid in analyzing how the media socializes audiences and how audiences interpret media texts based on their own experiences and beliefs.
This document provides guidance for answering Section B of a media exam on the topic of media and collective identity. It outlines the assessment criteria and structure expected for the essay response. Students should choose two historical and two contemporary media texts to analyze how youth are represented and how those representations may influence understanding of collective identity. While media generally aims to encourage conformity, identities are complex and audience responses vary, from accepting to rejecting media portrayals. A successful essay will develop a balanced argument weighing different views on the relationship between media and collective identity.
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1. The Effects Model views audiences as passive recipients who are directly influenced by media texts. It has been criticized for ignoring audience agency.
2. The Uses and Gratifications Model positions audiences as active, using media to fulfill needs like diversion, escapism, and social comparison. It suggests consumption can help address personal issues.
3. Reception Theory recognizes that meanings encoded by producers may be decoded differently by audiences, who can have dominant, negotiated, or oppositional readings of texts. It acknowledges multiple possible interpretations.
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The trailer begins by establishing the film as a slasher genre piece, showing a young screaming woman and the words "family massacre". It then introduces Michael Myers as a young boy in the back of a police car, hinting at exploring his traumatic background. Fast-paced editing and a heartbeat soundtrack build tension. Shots of Michael holding his mask, stalking a family home, and punishing scenes of sexuality imply he has escaped and is stalking victims. Through its establishing of genre tropes, nonlinear storytelling, and increasing tension, the trailer draws viewers in to learn more about the film's depiction of the iconic killer Michael Myers.
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2. I have chosen to analyse the trailer for suicide squad as it is a trailer which really attracted my attention when I
first saw it, and it encouraged me to watch the film when it came out in the cinema – which I believe is what a
good trailer should do. This screenshot is from the end of the trailer where you find out the name of the film,
this is most likely because the trailer would have probably been recognised during the first few seconds due to
the mass media acknowledgement – through the use of social media.
3. The first shot used in a prison setting – this is demonstrated through the setting of the scene. You can
see guards and cells which makes the audience understand that criminals are going to be involved
somehow in the plot of the film. The lighting is very low key which further suggests the bad nature of
the area which is being filmed – it may connote a sense of unhappiness. The camera in the shot pans
downwards which shows the two floors of the prison – further introducing the audience into the
opening scene.
4. The next image shown in the trailer is of a guy in a cell with an armed guard outside of the door. Due to
the shutter in the door and the intense amount of protection on the guard (the use of mise en scene)
allows the audience to understand that the person who is behind the cell door is a very dangerous man.
From the little you can see of the man he has a thick beard – which may suggest that he has been in
prison for a long period of time.
5. The next image is of a young woman with bleach blonde hair – who
has pink on one side and blue on the other side. She is also seen to
have pink and blue smudged eyeshadow on her eyes aswell as a tiny
heart on her cheek; although all of these features suggest a girly
attire the way they are presented make her seem ‘bad’. She has
neatly painted nails and is holding a small cup of tea as well as a book
– this suggests that the character is intellectual.
6. The next shot shows her in a prison uniform – however in contrast she is wearing pink fluffy slippers –
suggesting a softer side to her persona. It further goes to show a mid shot of the character sat on a prison bed
surround by mental bars. The book she is reading appears to be about love suggested by the male and female
on the front cover – this may connote that this character has her own love story which may be expressed
further on in the film.
7. The next character shown is again wearing the prison gear, he also has a bit of a beard
further suggesting like the first character that he has been in the prison for a long
period of time. The room that he is in is dark and uses very low key lighting.
8. The next shot shows the same man staring out of a tiny window clearly in his cell – outside it is
raining heavily this may connote the characters sadness within the cell – this would be further
backed up by the low key lighting in the shot.
9. This shot is again very low key lighting and shows the whole of the cell as if it was being viewed
from the back wall. On the left hand side of the cell there is water and on the right hand side there
is this creature seemingly doing press ups on a meshed metal panel. The lighting is of a lower key
where the creature is – possibly showing an insecurity for the person the shot is meant to be
discovering.
10. This shot shows a man covered in tattoos with fire in his hand – this suggests that this guy has some
supernatural power to generate fire. However the facial expression used by the character makes him seem
very sad – this is done by the frowning of his eyebrows and his straight face. The lighting again is low key in
this shot.
11. This security camera esk shot is to further emphasis the fact that they are in a
high security prison. The character featured in this shot is the same person
from the first few seconds where we don’t get to see his whole face. This shot
shows him screaming at the camera in his cell which makes the audience
questions his insanity.
12. These two shots follow each other the first image (left) Shows three characters sat
round a table – the outside looks dreary/ wet / miserable whereas indoors it is
colourful – this may suggest that the people indoors have power that the previous
shots did not exemplify. The next shot shows the three discussing a matter in relation
to the prison previously shown. The facial expressions are firm and serious –
suggesting a serious matter being discussed.
13. The next shots show Warner Bros and DC Comics – showing the distributor and producers of
the film. This is a good platform for the world of media as Warner Bros are a highly acclaimed
company which is recognised by millions of people, it has distributed many successful films
during its time. DC Comics is also a great platform as comics are extremely popular still in
modern day and the film is based around comical characters – therefore this will grasp the
attention of comic book readers.
14. The next few shots
following show an army
of guards wearing full
kitted out safety gear –
the following shot shows
Will Smith’s character
with his hands posed as if
he is about to have a
fight – following this you
then see that all of the
guards from the start of
the sequence bombard in
to the characters cell,
continuing to strap him
to a chair. The sheer
magnitude of guards
needed for one inmate
shows the immense
danger of this character
and allows the audience
to get a hint of what he is
capable of.
15. In these few shots you can see that the guy who has the fire
power is being washed out of a tunnel where he was
obviously kept imprisoned. The use of the water obviously
make the man seem weak as his power is the use of fire and
as everyone knows water cancels out the fire. This therefore
makes the enforcements stronger and more powerful.
16. These scenes are extremely low key and are very hard to make out. The first screenshot shows four (what
appears to be) medical person/s who are fully covered with only there eyes on show – this suggests that
what they are about to be faced with is dangerous – this is then enforced by the next shot which shows
an abnormally large being who is strapped to a portable board.
17. This shows one of the criminals circled by the army person/s – he stands out because he is
in a orange prisoner outfit, the lighting is slightly more high key which may represent
freedom from his cell. BY his facial expression you understand that he may not have a lot of
trust in the authorities who surround him.
18. This scene shows the man from the first few seconds being cut out of a fabric body bag, as he
emerges from the bag – very dramatically – he begins punching the soldiers/authorities
around this – this may be to show his power even among a larger amount .
19. This scene shows a muscular man with braided hair get out of a big 4X4 with 3 people from
the authorities around him. He punches the female – which is almost a taboo action as the
idea of a male hitting a female is frowned upon at a large scale – this is somehow made into a
humorous act however due to the rest of the trailer shots.
20. In this scene you can see the character Harley Quinn with her arms in the air open –
she is stood next to two other inmates who have straight faces and are posed in a more
conserved manner – this may suggest that she doesn’t hold grudges about being held
in prison and she is just happy to have some freedom – this may also be recognised by
the smile on her face.
21. Further confirmation to the fact that the people in the clip are bad people is this
close up on the criminal offence form that somebody is holding – this is for Will
Smiths character – a few things which stand out in this shot is the mug shot and
the finger prints which feature on the criminal offence form.
22. The shot then shows the person who is holding the form. It is a tall gentlemen
and a small framed woman who is looking lovingly at the man – this may
suggest that they are in love and are a couple. The female looks very conserved
and a sense of intelligence is suggest through the stereotype which is that she
is wearing glasses.
23. The next shot shows Will Smiths character fully kitted out in some sort of action
gear. He is aiming a gun at the floor which connotes that he is about to shoot
someone. His face is of a sad expression and suggests that he is not just a cold
blooded killer and he still has a small percentage of remorse within his actions.
24. The next few scenes reveal the creature facing the medical team and in the sewer like cell. It is
revealed that he is a crocodile esk character. His face is green and scaley. His teeth are very sharp.
The next shot shows him leaping out of the water in his cell pulling in one of the guards who are on
site. This allows you to understand his supernatural power of being able to stay underwater for a
long period of time.
25. The guy with the fire who was introduced earlier in the trailer is seen surrounded by a
mass of flames – this may suggest, alongside his angry face, that he has had a bad
incident with his power and he still has a strong emotion towards this.
26. The next scene is of a witch like creature sat on an old bed frame – the lighting in the
room is low key and all of the clothing which she is wearing is black and grey; this may
suggest that she is an evil entity
27. This scene shows Harley behind the cell bars with a shadowed figure in front of her
who she seems to be mocking. The way her eyes are scrunched up and almost look
sinister suggests the bad side to her character – of course further backed up by the
fact she is in prison.
28. Harley is shown in this scene surround by men
soldiers – this could possibly suggest that men are
attracted to her and fantasise over her. She is seen
smiling and looks comfortable with the presence of
all of these men – showing that she is a powerful
individual.
29. This shot shows the large scale of the city in which the film is set. You can see all
of the large skyscrapers and the large river passing through the city. In the
second screenshot there is a large crash of a building with flames suggesting the
action part of the genre.
30. These shots show the action side to the genre allowing the audience to believe
that there is an exciting aspect to the film. The use of fire and crushed vehicles
are common in an action genre.
31. A long shot is used to show the criminals all together entering a highly secured
building – suggested by the cctv cameras at the bottom of the shot. They all
enter with guns and body armour – suggesting that they are going to do
something which is highly illegal
32. Again the use of guns is another action genre
feature, emphasising the trailer.
33. These two shots of Harley Quinn – the left a low angle shot and the right a mid
shot show the two sides to the character. The innocent side where she is seen
waving and smiling as she goes up the escalator. On the right however it shows
her shooting a gun with lots of smoke.
34. A new character is introduced, you firstly associate him with Harley
Quinn due to their exaggerated hairstyles and their facial tattoos. He is
seen to be abit crazy due to the smudged red lipstick and in the second
shot he is seen holding a massive gun – proving more that he is in a bad
mental state.
35. A very expensive looking car is used – this shows that the character
who is the joker (Jared Leto’s character) is a very wealthy man – we
are led to believe that he is rich through the crimes he has
commited.
36. Here the Joker is seen surrounded by knifes the way a dead body
would be traced with chalk – this again makes the audience question
the characters mental state. The use of knifes and guns further
emphasises the genre of action but also represents the psychotic
state of the Joker.
37. The flames used in the scene again emphasise the action
genre.
38. The font used for ‘Worst’ adds more to the humour and lack of seriousness
to the film.
39. By having one of the criminals dressed up as a panda makes the
film look comical. This adds humour to the trailer again further
removing the serious aspect. A mid shot is used to show the body
of the character and the head. The character is holding a gun
which represents the action aspect of the genre
40. Again the use of the childish font takes
away from the seriousness of the
trailer.
41. One of the criminals who is seen almost tree like is
seen breaking through a train with his branch like
arm. An over the shoulder shot is used to show the
destruction of the train.
42. Again the use of the childish font takes away from the
seriousness of the trailer.
43. There are loads of bullets on the floor, which is represented through
a low angle shot. The bullets themselves are almost distorted
however there is a focus on the main subject standing in the left
hand side of the shot. – This distortion may represent the chaotic
atmosphere of the scene.
44. Here you can see a POV shot of Harley Quinn and
The Joker in some sort of liquid substance. You can
associate the girl who is emerging from the liquid as
Quinn due to the blue and pink features which are
around her drenched body.
45. These two shots follow after the liquid scene which finally makes the
audience realise that the two may have been in a committed relationship
together. They are seen in a white interior car, which suggests that it is an
expensive car. They both have smudged make up which suggests that they
aren't too fussed on their appearance. They both have their lips parted
which further suggests their psychotic state.
46. Harley is then seen breaking into a shop – a long shot is used to show the full
setting of the shot where you can see the tall glass wall being shattered. You then
see Harley Quinn smiling as if she is proud of what she has just committed and
further goes on to explain how she is still a ‘criminal’.
47. The title of the film is revealed at the end of the trailer and is
again in the same font as the ‘Worst Heroes Ever’. The top of
the shot there is the main characters actors who played
them.
48. … then followed by the date which it is released followed
by the fact that the film is in IMAX and 3D.
50. Final Thoughts
• Overall I feel as though the set out of the trailer is done in a clever manner. It
allows the audience to switch between comedy and action without the film
looking like a Joke. The characters within the film are fairly represented and you
get to understand a small background of each character throughout the trailer.
The first 20 seconds are fully dedicated to the criminals who are being let out of
prison to help the authorities. However a negative I feel as though the lighting
throughout the trailer is too low key. I understand through certain shots why the
lighting needs to be low key, but I feel as though some of the shots need a higher
key lighting in order for you to fully grasp the whole setting of the shot which is
being shown.
• Like The Suicide Squad trailer I will put the title and credits of my film a the end of
the trailer and I will include the production and distributing persons after the
introductory few seconds. – In these seconds I will try and allow the audience to
understand the setting of the film and the characters who will be shown
throughout the film.