Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Focus Group
The Questions we asked our 4 panelists:
1. Which of the following ideas do you prefer? (we then told them the 3 ideas)
2. Which one do you think will create the most tension?
3. Would you prefer it to be in Black and White or in colour?
4. Do you think it will be more effective if the scene had a powerful soundtrack or silence?
5. Do you think it will be more effective using Diegetic or Non-diegetic sounds?
The answers that were given to these questions are in the following clip.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Monday, 10 December 2012
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Analysis Of Past Students Thriller- Finders Keepers
This is a thriller by Danny Fox, Arif Hossain, Edward Searle & Sheik Dickreeah.
This is a good thriller as it doesn't give away what the film is going to be about, keeps the audience on edge and wondering "why are they chasing him?"
The trailer also gives an indication to crime and creates a mystery about crime. This is a type of sub genre which is one of the thriller conventions and therefore is something which must be included. It does this by the way they are costumed. They are wearing suits and sunglasses which is the typical type of criminal outfit, fulfilling a stereotypical role of a 'drug dealer' or some sort.
Also the mood in which is set during the trailer. This is a mood which is not only confusing but as you can see the character (Arif) becomes paranoid about what is happening around him. he is curious about what he has found and is therefore after this being menaced to get it taken back of him. The characters in which are after him seem like they are on a mission to get this box back and therefore is desperate need after the chase the audience may be thinking that murder may be an option. Also another thriller convention.
The music in this trailer also gives a feeling of suspense, the chase all the way down the stairs and jumping over buildings and walls. This creates tension "are they going to catch him?" "are they behind him?"
There is also a macguffin. This is the box, it is the object which is the point of the whole film, which is driving the plot of the criminals pursuit and the victims escape however it is not important, what is important is the chase, the ending, what happens next.
Overall this was a good thriller. However it didn't give us much depth about what the characters were about, characterization. Are these characters troubled? Are they morally complex? Maybe an indication of what the film was going to be about in a little bit more depth would of made it more exciting and intriguing for the audience to want to watch.
This is a good thriller as it doesn't give away what the film is going to be about, keeps the audience on edge and wondering "why are they chasing him?"
The trailer also gives an indication to crime and creates a mystery about crime. This is a type of sub genre which is one of the thriller conventions and therefore is something which must be included. It does this by the way they are costumed. They are wearing suits and sunglasses which is the typical type of criminal outfit, fulfilling a stereotypical role of a 'drug dealer' or some sort.
Also the mood in which is set during the trailer. This is a mood which is not only confusing but as you can see the character (Arif) becomes paranoid about what is happening around him. he is curious about what he has found and is therefore after this being menaced to get it taken back of him. The characters in which are after him seem like they are on a mission to get this box back and therefore is desperate need after the chase the audience may be thinking that murder may be an option. Also another thriller convention.
The music in this trailer also gives a feeling of suspense, the chase all the way down the stairs and jumping over buildings and walls. This creates tension "are they going to catch him?" "are they behind him?"
There is also a macguffin. This is the box, it is the object which is the point of the whole film, which is driving the plot of the criminals pursuit and the victims escape however it is not important, what is important is the chase, the ending, what happens next.
Overall this was a good thriller. However it didn't give us much depth about what the characters were about, characterization. Are these characters troubled? Are they morally complex? Maybe an indication of what the film was going to be about in a little bit more depth would of made it more exciting and intriguing for the audience to want to watch.
Suspense & Shock
Suspense is a feeling of excitement and being anxious, uncertainty on what is about to happen or what is going to happen in the future.
An example of suspense is the film sabotage below. As the boy is delivering what he thinks is a package to the cinema, its really a bomb. The audience know that the bomb will be going of at exactly 1:45 and as time is quickly passing we are unsure if the boy is going to deliver the "package" and get away before the bomb goes off or is he going to get blown up? The tick tocking of clocks also creates huge suspense.
Shock is a feeing of sudden upsetting, a suprising event or experience.
An example of shock is in the film a history of violence where the audience can see him cleaning up after two dead bodies when a little girl appears. Af first he seems to be sympathetic towards the upset little girl until he pulls out a gun and shoots her in the forehead. It was shocking as he misled the audience into thinking he cared and then ending her life in a split second.
An example of suspense is the film sabotage below. As the boy is delivering what he thinks is a package to the cinema, its really a bomb. The audience know that the bomb will be going of at exactly 1:45 and as time is quickly passing we are unsure if the boy is going to deliver the "package" and get away before the bomb goes off or is he going to get blown up? The tick tocking of clocks also creates huge suspense.
Shock is a feeing of sudden upsetting, a suprising event or experience.
An example of shock is in the film a history of violence where the audience can see him cleaning up after two dead bodies when a little girl appears. Af first he seems to be sympathetic towards the upset little girl until he pulls out a gun and shoots her in the forehead. It was shocking as he misled the audience into thinking he cared and then ending her life in a split second.
The Conventions Of The Thriller
Central to the plot: Justice Vs Injustice. Blurred line of good and bad, Enigmas, Red-Herrings, Plot twists, Cliff hangers.
Sub-Genres: Mystery, Crime, Physiological, Political.
Moods: Murder, Menace, Mystery, Paranoia.
Characters on a dangerous mission, escape seems possible.
Edge-Of-Your-Seat, Tension, Climax, Suspense, Chases, Pursuits, Deadlines.
Complex Characters: Troubles, Multi-Faceted, Morally Complex.
Society: Seen as dark and corrupt.
Sub-Genres: Mystery, Crime, Physiological, Political.
Moods: Murder, Menace, Mystery, Paranoia.
Characters on a dangerous mission, escape seems possible.
Edge-Of-Your-Seat, Tension, Climax, Suspense, Chases, Pursuits, Deadlines.
Complex Characters: Troubles, Multi-Faceted, Morally Complex.
Society: Seen as dark and corrupt.
Vertigo; Analysis Of The Opening Scene
Vertigo
Vertigo is another one of Hitchcock's famous thrillers.
It uses symbols which are features of the face to show that there is fear in the characters eyes and facial expression. The lips represent a woman which has a straight face, almost traumatized, blank faced, confused to introduce the audience into a thriller which they will not know what's coming, which they are unaware of therefore there face should also be blank. Also the use of the eyes, the eyes pupils are moving from left to right, showing that the character is paranoid and analyzing her surroundings. She also looks very scared with tears in her eyes, this shows that she is petrified. This makes the audience wonder why she is scared? what are her surroundings which are making her look and feel this way?
Also the music compliments the thriller genre. This is because it is typical thriller music which gets increasingly louder and louder creating more tension and building up to a climax which is going to horrify the audience.
Lastly the graphic match which hitchcock use's. He uses the pupil of the eye to stimulate an image which is a twirling image as you can see. This gives an image and suggestion of disillusionment showing confusion and an on going cycle of terror which the audience soon will recognize.
Vertigo is another one of Hitchcock's famous thrillers.
It uses symbols which are features of the face to show that there is fear in the characters eyes and facial expression. The lips represent a woman which has a straight face, almost traumatized, blank faced, confused to introduce the audience into a thriller which they will not know what's coming, which they are unaware of therefore there face should also be blank. Also the use of the eyes, the eyes pupils are moving from left to right, showing that the character is paranoid and analyzing her surroundings. She also looks very scared with tears in her eyes, this shows that she is petrified. This makes the audience wonder why she is scared? what are her surroundings which are making her look and feel this way?
Also the music compliments the thriller genre. This is because it is typical thriller music which gets increasingly louder and louder creating more tension and building up to a climax which is going to horrify the audience.
Lastly the graphic match which hitchcock use's. He uses the pupil of the eye to stimulate an image which is a twirling image as you can see. This gives an image and suggestion of disillusionment showing confusion and an on going cycle of terror which the audience soon will recognize.
Drive; Analysis Of The Opening Scene
Drive;
The introduction ad the opening scene to drive is particularly interesting as it shows symbols which indicate terror. This is the scorpion as you can see below, this indicates that there is a 'sting' in this persons tail and they are representing danger. This gives the audience a thrill into the movie and asking question in there head.
A contribution to the idea of a terrifying scorpion with a deadly sting would be the backing music which is powerful. Its a beat which is consistent and calm however still keeps the audience on edge. The music speeds up as the movie becomes more tense and as the characters come close to being caught however in the end find a way out. This keeps the audience wondering what is going to happen next... ARE THEY GOING TO GET CAUGHT?
The color and mood in this film fits exactly in with the genre of the film. The low key lighting throughout the opening scene allows the criminals to camouflage in with the dusk of the night and avoid being caught by the police. It also sets a mood of mystery, a typical night time criminal offense adding to the excitement of a thriller.
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