Thursday, 6 May 2010
Evaluation Part 6
I think we reached our target audience because of the feedback we got from our class once we had showed them the opening sequence. From what they could tell of the narrative they seemed sure of what would happen next and were looking forward to watching the rest of the film.
In our planning we made changes to our narrative so that it would suit our target audience more. One change we made was adding the tattoo on the man’s wrist so that the audience know he is a member of a gang. Also in the main location where the man is getting tortured we found chains which we included because we thought that it would have an effect on the audience and make the scene look more real.
One person said that the transition from real time to the flashback was good, where the man’s hand is showed with the tattoo on his hand then the shot changes to a flashback.
The audience said that the black and white effect used for the flashback was effective because the audience could tell that it was a flashback. Also the white flashes during part of the flashback were effective because in the POV shot it acted as a blink. The music was effective as it was suspenseful but also modern which would appeal to our target audience. The titles we used were effective as it related to the opening sequence.
The title sequence went on for long as it was all together which made the audience generally bored. There wasn’t enough filming involved in the production of our opening sequence, more could be added.
The titles could be separated so that the audience do not get bored by them. Suggestions were made that there wasn’t enough filming involved in the production of our opening sequence.
In our planning we made changes to our narrative so that it would suit our target audience more. One change we made was adding the tattoo on the man’s wrist so that the audience know he is a member of a gang. Also in the main location where the man is getting tortured we found chains which we included because we thought that it would have an effect on the audience and make the scene look more real.
One person said that the transition from real time to the flashback was good, where the man’s hand is showed with the tattoo on his hand then the shot changes to a flashback.
The audience said that the black and white effect used for the flashback was effective because the audience could tell that it was a flashback. Also the white flashes during part of the flashback were effective because in the POV shot it acted as a blink. The music was effective as it was suspenseful but also modern which would appeal to our target audience. The titles we used were effective as it related to the opening sequence.
The title sequence went on for long as it was all together which made the audience generally bored. There wasn’t enough filming involved in the production of our opening sequence, more could be added.
The titles could be separated so that the audience do not get bored by them. Suggestions were made that there wasn’t enough filming involved in the production of our opening sequence.
Evaluation Part 2
The target audience of our opening sequence are males between the ages of 15-30. We chose this target audience because the main character of our opening sequence is in his early twenties so then some of the audience can relate to the same lifestyle that the character lives. The class of our audience will be working and middle class because one of the characters does not have a prestigious job and also the film contains themes of violence and gang references, and society usually associates working class and middle class people with these themes. The films we expect our target audience to watch are films such as; Scarface, the Godfather Trilogy and Taken.
We conducted a survey to find information on our possible target audience. We then collected the results and analysed them to find out specifically the media consumption of our target audience. Looking at our research, we found that the most watched sub-genre thriller is crime, which was the sub-genre of our opening sequence. We found that our opening sequence will appeal to our target audience because of the themes and also because there is a non linear narrative which will keep the audience on edge.
We conducted a survey to find information on our possible target audience. We then collected the results and analysed them to find out specifically the media consumption of our target audience. Looking at our research, we found that the most watched sub-genre thriller is crime, which was the sub-genre of our opening sequence. We found that our opening sequence will appeal to our target audience because of the themes and also because there is a non linear narrative which will keep the audience on edge.
Evaluation Part 1
We were asked to create an opening sequence of a thriller which would last two minutes long. We then conducted pre-production planning which consisted of documents such as; Potential thriller ideas, shooting script, 5 part narrative structure. Every part of the planning was beneficial for my group as we knew exactly what we were doing once we started filming, so we were able to complete filming fairly quickly.
The title of our opening sequence is “Reloaded”. We chose this title because we believe that the title gives a hint of the narrative to the audience, which will make them want to watch to film to find out what will happen. In our opening sequence a man is found dead in a bin, and a flashback is then used to show the audience of how the man ended up dead.
The sub-genre of our opening sequence is a crime thriller. From our audience research we found that the most watched thriller was crime, which was good for our opening sequence as this was the sub-genre. We chose this sub-genre because of the nature of our narrative and it was the main sub-genre which was related to our opening sequence.
The title of our opening sequence is “Reloaded”. We chose this title because we believe that the title gives a hint of the narrative to the audience, which will make them want to watch to film to find out what will happen. In our opening sequence a man is found dead in a bin, and a flashback is then used to show the audience of how the man ended up dead.
The sub-genre of our opening sequence is a crime thriller. From our audience research we found that the most watched thriller was crime, which was good for our opening sequence as this was the sub-genre. We chose this sub-genre because of the nature of our narrative and it was the main sub-genre which was related to our opening sequence.
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Sunday, 31 January 2010
Pre-Production - Phonebooth
Antagonist
Who is the antagonist? The antagonist in Phonebooth is known as "The Caller", he has no proper name. All we know is that he is a person is using a false voice. This creates more suspense for the audience because they want to find out who the antagonist is.
Are they typical of the genre? I believe the antagonist was typical of the Thriller genre because he uses the weakness of the protagonist against him, which is used in many thrillers.
How would you describe their character? The antagonist is very typical, he picks on an innocent man and uses his weakness to his advantage. I would describe him as psychotic, I say this because he says "you're going learn to obey me". This shows the antagonist will not hesitate to kill Stu. He is in control, I can see this because he laughs in a very evil way.
What defines them as the antagonist? The antagonist threatens to kill Stu, and also the audience do not know the identity of the antagonist.
Protagonist
Who is it? The protagonist in Phonebooth is Stu Shephard (Colin Farrell). We know that he has a wife, Kelly Shephard (Radha Mitchell), but is cheating on her with another woman, Pamela (Katie Holmes).
Are they typical of the genre? I think that the protagonist is typical of the genre because he has a weakness that is being taken advantage of. Also he is scared of getting killed and his secret that he is cheating getting out.
How would you describe their character? I would describe Stu as a very scared man who thinks he is powerful because he smokes. I think he is a character that created his weakness himself by having an affair.
What defines them as the protagonist? The fact that Stu has a weakness that can be manipulated makes him a very good protagonist. Also the fact that he gets scared by the antagonist does not help him.
Are they typical of the genre? I think that the protagonist is typical of the genre because he has a weakness that is being taken advantage of. Also he is scared of getting killed and his secret that he is cheating getting out.
How would you describe their character? I would describe Stu as a very scared man who thinks he is powerful because he smokes. I think he is a character that created his weakness himself by having an affair.
What defines them as the protagonist? The fact that Stu has a weakness that can be manipulated makes him a very good protagonist. Also the fact that he gets scared by the antagonist does not help him.
Typical Thriller Conventions
Setting: Busy street, so antagonist is hard to spot.
Narrative: Very clear, a man is threatening to kill and reveal Stu's affair.
Mise-en-scene: Helps the story to move on. Phonebooth etc.
Other characters: Wife, girlfriend.
Sound: Pulsating and suspenseful
Narrative: Very clear, a man is threatening to kill and reveal Stu's affair.
Mise-en-scene: Helps the story to move on. Phonebooth etc.
Other characters: Wife, girlfriend.
Sound: Pulsating and suspenseful
Pre-Production - The Dark Knight
Typical Conventions Of A Thriller
Flashback/forward - A fade is used to show the two differences in time. It is used in the beginnings of thrillers to show what happens at the end, where questions are raised then during the film these questions are then answered.
Foreshadowing - This is where hints are used throughout the film to tell the audience what may be coming. Music may be used to build up the atmosphere which leads to action in the narrative.
Foreshadowing - This is where hints are used throughout the film to tell the audience what may be coming. Music may be used to build up the atmosphere which leads to action in the narrative.
Summary
Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and Harvey Dent start to round up the criminals that are in Gotham City until the Joker appears in Gotham, creating much more chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to confront everything he believes and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes.
Opening Sequence
The film opens showing the creators, Warner Bros. Then music is played which builds up, going louder until a window is smashed. Fast music is then played which leads up to three men breaking into a bank. They talk about a man known as "The Joker". Questions are immediately raised. Who is he? What involvement does he have in the film? Is he bad? One of the robbers standing on the roof is then shot by another robber. More questions are asked. Why did he kill him? Who are they? A man sitting at his desk then reaches for a shotgun and starts to open fire at a robber. He then says "You don't know who you're stealing from!" This makes the audience want to keep watching the film to find out who they are stealing from.
Conventions And Codes Used In The Film
Twist - This is used when The Joker is in the hospital and he walks out and then blows it up. From what The Joker has done previously in the film you would expect him to shoot Harvey Dent, or even slice his face, but he blows up the hospital.
Red herrings/McGuffins - A wrong lead is used when Lieutenant Gordon is believed to be killed, but when The Joker thinks he has killed Batman Gordon comes out and saves him.
Dramatic Irony - This is used in the film when Harvey Dent confesses to be Batman, but the audience know he is not. The audience and Rachel Dawes know that Batman is really Bruce Wayne.
Red herrings/McGuffins - A wrong lead is used when Lieutenant Gordon is believed to be killed, but when The Joker thinks he has killed Batman Gordon comes out and saves him.
Dramatic Irony - This is used in the film when Harvey Dent confesses to be Batman, but the audience know he is not. The audience and Rachel Dawes know that Batman is really Bruce Wayne.
Does it fit into typical thriller conventions?
There are some examples of typical thriller conventions in this film which make it more enjoyable. I think that they are used well to create the atmosphere for the audience. Although there are some hints of the antagonist at the beginning but you are uncertain until The Joker is seen in person wreaking havoc.
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Sunday, 24 January 2010
Pre-Production - Thriller Conventions
Thriller Protagonist
Scared/threatened
Ordinary person
Find the answer to something (Move on story)
Represent good vs. evil. The every man.
Middle class, big house, vulnerable.
May have personality flaws.
Assumed to be female.
Thriller Antagonist
Kill or threaten protagonist.
Usually psychotic due to past experience.
Pale skin, scary eyes, scars, or as normal as possible.
May have strong ideologies.
Usually a white man.
Isn't always obvious at the beginning.
Element of supernatural - Ghosts etc.
Typical Thriller Conventions
False ending.
Dark, isolated locations.
Black/grey/red colour palette.
Fast paced/slow and lingering.
Good use of silence.
Depending on location, sub-genre changes.
Cat and mouse endings.
Weaponry used.
May leave a signature when killing.
Pre-Production - Evaluation Of Students Work
Looking at the past students work, I can see that I need to work on the variety of shots that are used, and also making sure the mise-en-scene relates to the sequence.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Pre-Production - Preliminary Excercise
Strengths
Sound created the atmosphere for the clip and flowed well.
Good variety of shots used, for example close ups, match on action.
Weaknesses
Dialogue was unclear as sound was louder than the dialogue.
Mise-en-scene was poor as the briefcase was not in my hands at some points.
Lighting was quite dark and unable to see action properly.
Girl walked across the camera in one of the scenes.
Improvements
Use more lighting when filming as it was very dark.
Try to use sound only when appropriate, e.g not over dialogue.
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