The document provides an analysis of cinematography techniques used in the film Se7en. It notes the use of close-ups, blurred shots, and canted angles to build tension, confusion, and a sense of abnormality. The pacing of edits starts slow and builds up faster to increase suspense. Images and diegetic sounds also contribute to conveying hidden meanings and secrets that build an enigma throughout the film.
This document provides summaries for 7 films: Awake, The Sixth Sense, Panic Room, The Night Listener, Premonition, and Black Swan. Each summary includes the director, release year, brief plot description, and how the film meets conventions of the genre. For example, Awake is about a man who discovers during heart surgery that he is being operated on while awake, and builds tension as the man panics in what should be a safe situation. The summaries are concise, highlighting the essential plot details and context for each film.
The document describes the key steps in developing a psychological thriller film. It begins with establishing the main character as a law student who becomes unexpectedly pregnant and faces disapproval from her mother and friend. In an emotionally charged moment after an argument, she is struck by a car and wakes up with amnesia. To regain her memories and understand her current situation, she must find her diary that documents the events leading up to the accident. The opening scene would set up this dilemma for the main character and disruption of her life that drives the narrative.
This psychological thriller film focuses on a mother who is grieving the death of her daughter. After attending the funeral, the mother sees her daughter alive at home, which causes her to question her sanity. The film leaves the ending ambiguous, showing the mother trying to prevent her vision from coming true. The target audience is ages 15+ of any gender or social class, as the film explores themes of determination, conflict, and mental health issues through suspense and mystery.
This document outlines specifications for the AS Media Studies course G321. It covers key requirements for students including coursework deadlines, assessment criteria, and learning outcomes related to analyzing different forms of media. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and theories, and critically evaluate examples of media texts.
The scene depicts a lady talking to a doll at home. The lighting is normal. No music plays. The lady is represented as vulnerable while the doll, Chucky, is represented as violent, rude, and sarcastic despite being a doll. The conventions of mystery and abnormal behavior are portrayed as the lady's interaction with the doll is deemed deviant. The target audience would be older children and teenagers due to the violent content and profanity.
The document provides details about three inspirational film scenes:
1) A scene from Hard Candy builds suspense as a 14-year-old girl interrogates a photographer she suspects has a hidden past.
2) A scene from Saw 3D shocks the audience as a young girl is tied up and a man is trapped in a dangerous machine.
3) A scene from Rush Hour 3 creates dramatic irony as the audience learns why one of the main characters is behind a curtain during a performance, building suspense.
The document discusses ways to create enigma or mystery in storytelling such as using appropriate camera shots and lighting to withhold information or employing time manipulation techniques like flashbacks. It also provides examples of how to construct a 5 point overview of an opening scene or film, with details like the main character investigating abortion symptoms and receiving disturbing photos in the mail before answering a strange knock at the door. In brief, the document offers advice on crafting enigmatic elements and high-level summaries of narratives.
The document provides an analysis of cinematography techniques used in the film Se7en. It notes the use of close-ups, blurred shots, and canted angles to build tension, confusion, and a sense of abnormality. The pacing of edits starts slow and builds up faster to increase suspense. Images and diegetic sounds also contribute to conveying hidden meanings and secrets that build an enigma throughout the film.
This document provides summaries for 7 films: Awake, The Sixth Sense, Panic Room, The Night Listener, Premonition, and Black Swan. Each summary includes the director, release year, brief plot description, and how the film meets conventions of the genre. For example, Awake is about a man who discovers during heart surgery that he is being operated on while awake, and builds tension as the man panics in what should be a safe situation. The summaries are concise, highlighting the essential plot details and context for each film.
The document describes the key steps in developing a psychological thriller film. It begins with establishing the main character as a law student who becomes unexpectedly pregnant and faces disapproval from her mother and friend. In an emotionally charged moment after an argument, she is struck by a car and wakes up with amnesia. To regain her memories and understand her current situation, she must find her diary that documents the events leading up to the accident. The opening scene would set up this dilemma for the main character and disruption of her life that drives the narrative.
This psychological thriller film focuses on a mother who is grieving the death of her daughter. After attending the funeral, the mother sees her daughter alive at home, which causes her to question her sanity. The film leaves the ending ambiguous, showing the mother trying to prevent her vision from coming true. The target audience is ages 15+ of any gender or social class, as the film explores themes of determination, conflict, and mental health issues through suspense and mystery.
This document outlines specifications for the AS Media Studies course G321. It covers key requirements for students including coursework deadlines, assessment criteria, and learning outcomes related to analyzing different forms of media. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and theories, and critically evaluate examples of media texts.
The scene depicts a lady talking to a doll at home. The lighting is normal. No music plays. The lady is represented as vulnerable while the doll, Chucky, is represented as violent, rude, and sarcastic despite being a doll. The conventions of mystery and abnormal behavior are portrayed as the lady's interaction with the doll is deemed deviant. The target audience would be older children and teenagers due to the violent content and profanity.
The document provides details about three inspirational film scenes:
1) A scene from Hard Candy builds suspense as a 14-year-old girl interrogates a photographer she suspects has a hidden past.
2) A scene from Saw 3D shocks the audience as a young girl is tied up and a man is trapped in a dangerous machine.
3) A scene from Rush Hour 3 creates dramatic irony as the audience learns why one of the main characters is behind a curtain during a performance, building suspense.
The document discusses ways to create enigma or mystery in storytelling such as using appropriate camera shots and lighting to withhold information or employing time manipulation techniques like flashbacks. It also provides examples of how to construct a 5 point overview of an opening scene or film, with details like the main character investigating abortion symptoms and receiving disturbing photos in the mail before answering a strange knock at the door. In brief, the document offers advice on crafting enigmatic elements and high-level summaries of narratives.
The document discusses techniques for creating suspense, tension, and anxiety in a psychological thriller opening sequence involving two characters, Nia and Kylie, with Nia portrayed as shy and mentally disturbed while Kylie is more confident and worries about Nia's behavior; it also outlines shots that will be filmed of Nia walking through her home and interacting with props like a baby doll, laptop, and letter that advance the plot.
The document provides examples of film techniques and themes that could be used for a student film project on revenge. It discusses several movies where characters enact revenge through torture and murder, such as Dead Silence and Law Abiding Citizen. Research included watching how revenge is carried out painfully in these films. The document also explores the theme of suffering through the film The Pursuit of Happiness, where a man becomes homeless and has to sleep with his young son in a train station without blankets or pillows. Revenge is proposed as the theme for the student project because the antagonist will inflict fear, pain and damage on the protagonist, as happens to the character Nia in the opening sequence of whatever story is being developed.
This document contains a group's draft for a psychological thriller opening sequence assignment. It includes 3 potential sequence ideas from group members and discussions of their strengths and weaknesses. The group's chosen genre of psychological thriller is described. Films like Funny Games and Hard Candy are discussed as inspirations for their use of shots, settings, and portrayals of characters. Considerations around titling, credits, and music are also presented. The group plans to feature original music at key points in their proposed sequence.
Here are some style and formatting ideas for titling and credits in our opening sequence:
- Plain white or light gray text on a solid black background
- Text appears slowly, line by line, to build suspense
- Minimalist font in all capital letters for a serious, unsettling tone
- Accompanied by unsettling ambient music with no lyrics to avoid distraction
- Music starts quietly and gets gradually louder as more text appears
- Credits fade in and out slowly rather than cutting abruptly to the scenes
This simple, ominous style would set the mood for a psychological thriller and intrigue viewers without taking attention away from the unfolding story. It prioritizes mystery and tension over flashy graphics.
The document provides details about the opening sequence of a film, including descriptions of the two main characters, Nia and Kylie, and their actors. Nia is described as shy, lonely, quiet, and mentally disturbed. Kylie is a friend of Nia's who worries about her behavior but lives nearby and greets her. The sequence will film interactions between the characters both inside and outside of a house from different camera angles and shots.
The document discusses ideas for the opening sequence of a group psychological thriller film project. It includes 3 potential opening sequences proposed by group members: [1] The main character having an argument with her mother and friend; [2] The main character witnessing her friend get intentionally hit by a car; [3] The main character receiving creepy letters and a doll at her door. The group chose the psychological thriller genre for its focus on mystery and mind games. Films Funny Games, Hard Candy, and Child's Play provided inspiration for their sequence ideas.
This document provides information about a psychological thriller film targeted at 15-18 year olds of both genders, primarily from working class and middle class backgrounds who enjoy related interests. The 3-sentence summary is:
The document discusses targeting a psychological thriller film at 15-18 year olds of both genders from working and middle class backgrounds with interests in psychology, science, and toys. It also considers how the film would meet BBFC standards for a 15 rating and provides examples of similarly rated movies, as well as inspiration for opening credits music from other thrillers.
The document discusses research on revenge through analyzing movies where characters enact revenge in painful, murderous ways in response to past wrongs done to them or their loved ones, as well as exploring the dictionary and internet definitions of revenge and how it relates to suffering through analyzing the film "The Pursuit of Happiness." It also provides outlines of the opening sequences and plots for revenge-focused psychological thriller films.
This document provides ideas for the opening sequence of a group psychological thriller film project. It includes 3 potential opening sequences proposed by group members: 1) the main character having an argument with her mother and friend; 2) a friend being intentionally hit by a car; 3) a creepy doll left on a doorstep. The group chose the psychological thriller genre for its focus on mystery and mind games. Films like Funny Games, Hard Candy, and Child's Play provided inspiration for their sequence through suspenseful scenes, character interactions, and shot types.
This document discusses ideas for the opening sequence of a group psychological thriller presentation. It includes two initial ideas from members Paula and Mickella. Paula's idea involved a girl having an argument with her mother and friend before being hit by a car. Mickella's involved a girl witnessing her friend being run over by a car. The group chose psychological thriller as their genre. They discussed conventions of the genre and were inspired by the films Funny Games and Hard Candy, analyzing characterizations and shots. They selected revenge and suffering as themes for their opening sequence.
A woman decides to wear more makeup for a new storyline in her work. She is seen applying makeup and having a drink on her break before filming outside with her colleague Paula, who is setting up a tripod for their shoot.
The target audience for the media product is teenage females aged 15-30 years old who use social media and are located in the UK. The document discusses selecting a BBFC rating of 15 for the film, which allows depictions of violence, sexual content, and strong language but not graphic or dangerous behavior that could be copied. The sequence aims to follow BBFC guidelines by avoiding strong language, not dwelling on dangerous behavior, and not including sexual activity or discrimination.
This document discusses representing a social group in a film character. It says they didn't want to be too stereotypical with the character and wanted to challenge the idea that only "ditzy" characters are targets of violence. It also says they wanted to show that characters are not only targets of attacks if they are portrayed as ditsy.
The document discusses the representation of different social groups in a thriller film. Specifically, it focuses on representing a young, successful female journalist as a "nerd" in order to subvert stereotypes of vulnerable female leads. Key points made include:
- The character is meant to challenge conventions by portraying an intelligent, educated woman rather than an uneducated blonde typically seen in thrillers.
- Her home and behavior are represented through mise-en-scene to show she is a single, organized woman living alone focused on her career.
- This representation is both positive by showing a successful female lead, and negative by portraying her loneliness and isolation, relating to stereotypes of "ner
Our media product represents particular social groups in the following ways:
1. It features a young woman as the main character who receives threatening messages and photos on her phone, representing young females who may experience online harassment or stalking.
2. The villain wears dark clothes and a hood, evoking stereotypical representations of criminals as hiding their identity.
3. The main character is shown creating a newspaper article about a crime, representing journalists who report on criminal acts in the real world.
The document discusses planning cultural snacks for an event. It lists ideas that were brainstormed for food including pattie, bun and cheese, banana chips, halo halo, bibingka, dried mangoes, and more. It also lists potential drink options such as cool aid, mango shake, guava shake, and a Filipino apple drink. The document aims to decide on a final selection of cultural snacks from the options proposed.
This document discusses two fashion shows that a researcher analyzed for London Fashion Week 2010. The first show was Katarzyna Kat Doll London Fashion Week 2010, which was the researcher's first analyzed show. The second show discussed was Burberry's Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection.
This document provides information from brief internet research on fashion weeks in different continents including Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the UK. It discusses African Fashion Week in London showcasing 50 African designers. It also mentions fashion weeks in New York and Paris, France where designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier display their creations. For the Caribbean, it notes Jamaica's fashion week featuring bright colors. For the UK, it mentions London's models having crazy fashion tastes. The document inspired the creator's idea for a cultural fashion show and portfolio on their culture and fashion learning journey.
Inspiration of style & props for final draftKella94
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The document summarizes inspiration taken from a video about independent women working in a media firm. It notes ideas for the character Nia's style, including hair tied back in a bun, patterned tights under a skirt, and makeup with eyeliner, foundation, and blush. Props that may be used include a newspaper, telephone, computer, briefcase, and heels to portray a professional look of maturity and class.
Inspiration of style & props for final draftKella94
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The document provides inspiration for character props and style from a video about independent women working in a media firm. It notes ideas such as a hair bun, patterned tights under a skirt, makeup including eyeliner and foundation, and props including newspapers, phones, computers, briefcases. The video demonstrates a professional yet stylish and slightly sexy look for the character.
The document discusses techniques for creating suspense, tension, and anxiety in a psychological thriller opening sequence involving two characters, Nia and Kylie, with Nia portrayed as shy and mentally disturbed while Kylie is more confident and worries about Nia's behavior; it also outlines shots that will be filmed of Nia walking through her home and interacting with props like a baby doll, laptop, and letter that advance the plot.
The document provides examples of film techniques and themes that could be used for a student film project on revenge. It discusses several movies where characters enact revenge through torture and murder, such as Dead Silence and Law Abiding Citizen. Research included watching how revenge is carried out painfully in these films. The document also explores the theme of suffering through the film The Pursuit of Happiness, where a man becomes homeless and has to sleep with his young son in a train station without blankets or pillows. Revenge is proposed as the theme for the student project because the antagonist will inflict fear, pain and damage on the protagonist, as happens to the character Nia in the opening sequence of whatever story is being developed.
This document contains a group's draft for a psychological thriller opening sequence assignment. It includes 3 potential sequence ideas from group members and discussions of their strengths and weaknesses. The group's chosen genre of psychological thriller is described. Films like Funny Games and Hard Candy are discussed as inspirations for their use of shots, settings, and portrayals of characters. Considerations around titling, credits, and music are also presented. The group plans to feature original music at key points in their proposed sequence.
Here are some style and formatting ideas for titling and credits in our opening sequence:
- Plain white or light gray text on a solid black background
- Text appears slowly, line by line, to build suspense
- Minimalist font in all capital letters for a serious, unsettling tone
- Accompanied by unsettling ambient music with no lyrics to avoid distraction
- Music starts quietly and gets gradually louder as more text appears
- Credits fade in and out slowly rather than cutting abruptly to the scenes
This simple, ominous style would set the mood for a psychological thriller and intrigue viewers without taking attention away from the unfolding story. It prioritizes mystery and tension over flashy graphics.
The document provides details about the opening sequence of a film, including descriptions of the two main characters, Nia and Kylie, and their actors. Nia is described as shy, lonely, quiet, and mentally disturbed. Kylie is a friend of Nia's who worries about her behavior but lives nearby and greets her. The sequence will film interactions between the characters both inside and outside of a house from different camera angles and shots.
The document discusses ideas for the opening sequence of a group psychological thriller film project. It includes 3 potential opening sequences proposed by group members: [1] The main character having an argument with her mother and friend; [2] The main character witnessing her friend get intentionally hit by a car; [3] The main character receiving creepy letters and a doll at her door. The group chose the psychological thriller genre for its focus on mystery and mind games. Films Funny Games, Hard Candy, and Child's Play provided inspiration for their sequence ideas.
This document provides information about a psychological thriller film targeted at 15-18 year olds of both genders, primarily from working class and middle class backgrounds who enjoy related interests. The 3-sentence summary is:
The document discusses targeting a psychological thriller film at 15-18 year olds of both genders from working and middle class backgrounds with interests in psychology, science, and toys. It also considers how the film would meet BBFC standards for a 15 rating and provides examples of similarly rated movies, as well as inspiration for opening credits music from other thrillers.
The document discusses research on revenge through analyzing movies where characters enact revenge in painful, murderous ways in response to past wrongs done to them or their loved ones, as well as exploring the dictionary and internet definitions of revenge and how it relates to suffering through analyzing the film "The Pursuit of Happiness." It also provides outlines of the opening sequences and plots for revenge-focused psychological thriller films.
This document provides ideas for the opening sequence of a group psychological thriller film project. It includes 3 potential opening sequences proposed by group members: 1) the main character having an argument with her mother and friend; 2) a friend being intentionally hit by a car; 3) a creepy doll left on a doorstep. The group chose the psychological thriller genre for its focus on mystery and mind games. Films like Funny Games, Hard Candy, and Child's Play provided inspiration for their sequence through suspenseful scenes, character interactions, and shot types.
This document discusses ideas for the opening sequence of a group psychological thriller presentation. It includes two initial ideas from members Paula and Mickella. Paula's idea involved a girl having an argument with her mother and friend before being hit by a car. Mickella's involved a girl witnessing her friend being run over by a car. The group chose psychological thriller as their genre. They discussed conventions of the genre and were inspired by the films Funny Games and Hard Candy, analyzing characterizations and shots. They selected revenge and suffering as themes for their opening sequence.
A woman decides to wear more makeup for a new storyline in her work. She is seen applying makeup and having a drink on her break before filming outside with her colleague Paula, who is setting up a tripod for their shoot.
The target audience for the media product is teenage females aged 15-30 years old who use social media and are located in the UK. The document discusses selecting a BBFC rating of 15 for the film, which allows depictions of violence, sexual content, and strong language but not graphic or dangerous behavior that could be copied. The sequence aims to follow BBFC guidelines by avoiding strong language, not dwelling on dangerous behavior, and not including sexual activity or discrimination.
This document discusses representing a social group in a film character. It says they didn't want to be too stereotypical with the character and wanted to challenge the idea that only "ditzy" characters are targets of violence. It also says they wanted to show that characters are not only targets of attacks if they are portrayed as ditsy.
The document discusses the representation of different social groups in a thriller film. Specifically, it focuses on representing a young, successful female journalist as a "nerd" in order to subvert stereotypes of vulnerable female leads. Key points made include:
- The character is meant to challenge conventions by portraying an intelligent, educated woman rather than an uneducated blonde typically seen in thrillers.
- Her home and behavior are represented through mise-en-scene to show she is a single, organized woman living alone focused on her career.
- This representation is both positive by showing a successful female lead, and negative by portraying her loneliness and isolation, relating to stereotypes of "ner
Our media product represents particular social groups in the following ways:
1. It features a young woman as the main character who receives threatening messages and photos on her phone, representing young females who may experience online harassment or stalking.
2. The villain wears dark clothes and a hood, evoking stereotypical representations of criminals as hiding their identity.
3. The main character is shown creating a newspaper article about a crime, representing journalists who report on criminal acts in the real world.
The document discusses planning cultural snacks for an event. It lists ideas that were brainstormed for food including pattie, bun and cheese, banana chips, halo halo, bibingka, dried mangoes, and more. It also lists potential drink options such as cool aid, mango shake, guava shake, and a Filipino apple drink. The document aims to decide on a final selection of cultural snacks from the options proposed.
This document discusses two fashion shows that a researcher analyzed for London Fashion Week 2010. The first show was Katarzyna Kat Doll London Fashion Week 2010, which was the researcher's first analyzed show. The second show discussed was Burberry's Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection.
This document provides information from brief internet research on fashion weeks in different continents including Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the UK. It discusses African Fashion Week in London showcasing 50 African designers. It also mentions fashion weeks in New York and Paris, France where designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier display their creations. For the Caribbean, it notes Jamaica's fashion week featuring bright colors. For the UK, it mentions London's models having crazy fashion tastes. The document inspired the creator's idea for a cultural fashion show and portfolio on their culture and fashion learning journey.
Inspiration of style & props for final draftKella94
ย
The document summarizes inspiration taken from a video about independent women working in a media firm. It notes ideas for the character Nia's style, including hair tied back in a bun, patterned tights under a skirt, and makeup with eyeliner, foundation, and blush. Props that may be used include a newspaper, telephone, computer, briefcase, and heels to portray a professional look of maturity and class.
Inspiration of style & props for final draftKella94
ย
The document provides inspiration for character props and style from a video about independent women working in a media firm. It notes ideas such as a hair bun, patterned tights under a skirt, makeup including eyeliner and foundation, and props including newspapers, phones, computers, briefcases. The video demonstrates a professional yet stylish and slightly sexy look for the character.
CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
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Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
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Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
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The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptxOH TEIK BIN
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(A Free eBook comprising 3 Sets of Presentation of a selection of Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Thinking Problems to exercise both the mind and the Right and Left Brain. To help keep the mind and brain fit and healthy. Good for both the young and old alike.
Answers are given for all the puzzles and problems.)
With Metta,
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the bodyโs response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.