we looked at 3 students films and assesed the good points and bad points.
Student Opening One
The first film included some good ideas for example i feel the photos used on the tree were effective signifying a creepy horror atmosphere. However i feel the clip showed too much of the film for an opening it seemed rushed and more of a trailer. The film lacked continuity with the use of transitions this added the trailer effect and lacked being a succesful film opening.
Student Opening Two
The second film included some good ideas, the effects used for example on the stalker were suucesful in a added a scary worrying atmosphere. a high pitched non diegetic sound is used this also adds a scary atmosphere and keeps the audience on the edge. However like the first film i feel this opening contains to much of the film to just be an opening it also feels more like a trailer. Personaly this was my favourite opening from the three we watched mainly due to the creative editing techniques used i feel the had a strong effect on the atmosphere and created the horror genre well.
Student Opening Three
I think this opening was the weakest out of all three. This is because everything was slow paced and lacked entertainment, it didnt make you want to see what happened next in the film. However, this was the most continious opening out of all three and stuck to the guideline of a film opening. To improve this opening i think they should look closer to detail as there were some small mistakes, For example one actor was supposed to be dead but when the camera zoomed out you could see she was smiling.
This lesson was helpful because i know to make my openign continious and less like a trailer and also, look closely to make my opening the best it can be.
Monday 31 January 2011
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Analysing Reservoir Dogs and a Film Opening of my choice
We watched the opening scene of reservoir dogs and analysed it.
Genre: gangser, thriller, action
Narrative: group of gangsters, cause trouble, get in problems
Character: important 'suits' gangsters 'chains, cigars' friends mob
Atmosphere: serious, smooth, cool, violent
Themes: Gangster, dodgy, suspicious
Setting: 70's/80's? not present day, streets
Sound: rock, rebelion, old, cool
Titles: simple, basic, seem important, actor comes up above character lets them know who it is, title 'reservoir dogs' appears above the group shows dogs work in packs
I used these notes to fully analyise the opening scene
I watched the opening of reservoir dogs and analysed what i could understand and find out about the film from just viewing the opening credits, the music used in the piece has a cool tone, its rocky signifying rebellion this fits with the way the characters shown are dressed you can tell they will be rebellious and seen as the 'bad boys' this is shown through the cigars they are smoking with the sunglasses and the suits they wear this is the stereotype of a gangster and being a gangster is how the men and portrayed. This creates a serious yet cool atmosphere and sets the genre as an action/thriller. One man in the group is not dressed like the others and therefore stands out, this introduces the character as a wanna be and adds the feeling that he will follow them and try to be like them and that they may talk down to him, i see this because the other men are in suits may show they have more power than the man who is not and that he is less important. Because they are all dressed the same signifies that they are in a group. when the titles apear above the heads of the group it states 'reservoir dogs'this signifies that dogs work in packs and the fact they are in a group shows the audience that they will be constantly working in a group 'like dogs'. The way they are walking signifies a slightly dodgy atmosphHere it does not create innocence and has a wondering effect on the audience. A violent atomsphere is also created in the opening, the way they are in a group appears intimidating, this signifies the character as 'thugs'. The car in the backgroud signifies the time setting the film is in , it apprears as an old not modern car which sets the time around the 70's. The character played by 'Qentin Tarrantino' comes across as the cool layed back one, the smug facial expression he makes signifies this, it sets his role up as a kind of cheeky character. However the song in the clip i analysed is not the original song used for the opening scene i feel it fits well and sets the atmosphere well.
The secind film opening i chose to analyse was 30 days of night
Genre: Horror
Narrative: In Danger, something will ruin happyness
Character: Threatened, smashed glass, boy innocent
Atmosphere: eerie, scary, threatening
Themes: Scary, strange, death, worrying
Setting: In snow, icicles
Sound: Adds scary eerie effect, worrying
Titles: Scary, Strange, cold ice white, actors name in white innocence
Through just watching the opening of this film alot can be shown for example a horror genre is signified through the use of non diegetic sound, the sound adds an eerie and scary effect on the audience it makes you feel uncomfortable and sets a worrying atmosphere. The pictures at the beggining are happy and are of people smiling, then the frames begin to smash this could signify that there happyness will be ruined and that something is going to happen to end the smiles. The fact that all the photos were smashed in the opening signifies that everyone is in danger. The pictures at the end are of death and blood, for example the hand and tooth sets a violent and brutal atmosphere. The narrative is told through photos where they start off happy then something will happen casuing distruption and death. this is shown through the photos being happy then changing once again the
music helps to show this narrative and set the eerie wondering atmosphere as it slowly gets lower in pitch as the photos go along. The smashed glass of the photos shows the characters are in danger they are not safe, its almost as if something is watching then i feel this mood is set well through the use of photos, it sets a feeling of something being able to see them but them not being abe to see it through this i feel the character is set up to be shown as prey and as the weaker in this film. The setting is in snow this was shown through the use of icicles and the clothing the characters wore in the photos, The titles are white and have an icy feel to them this also shows that the setting will be in snow. The shots of the young boy at the end were not fully smashed, this signifies that the character may be lost but still alive and a search may take place for him. The young boy character is introduced as inncent thorugh his eyes in the photo. The actors names when appear are written in white, this signifies that character is cold and white symbolizes innocence so sets the mood that they are the victims. I feel the genre is set well through the opening credits, it signifies a horror through the good use of non diegetic sound.
http://www.watchthetitles.com/articles/0028-30_Days_of_Night
Genre: gangser, thriller, action
Narrative: group of gangsters, cause trouble, get in problems
Character: important 'suits' gangsters 'chains, cigars' friends mob
Atmosphere: serious, smooth, cool, violent
Themes: Gangster, dodgy, suspicious
Setting: 70's/80's? not present day, streets
Sound: rock, rebelion, old, cool
Titles: simple, basic, seem important, actor comes up above character lets them know who it is, title 'reservoir dogs' appears above the group shows dogs work in packs
I used these notes to fully analyise the opening scene
I watched the opening of reservoir dogs and analysed what i could understand and find out about the film from just viewing the opening credits, the music used in the piece has a cool tone, its rocky signifying rebellion this fits with the way the characters shown are dressed you can tell they will be rebellious and seen as the 'bad boys' this is shown through the cigars they are smoking with the sunglasses and the suits they wear this is the stereotype of a gangster and being a gangster is how the men and portrayed. This creates a serious yet cool atmosphere and sets the genre as an action/thriller. One man in the group is not dressed like the others and therefore stands out, this introduces the character as a wanna be and adds the feeling that he will follow them and try to be like them and that they may talk down to him, i see this because the other men are in suits may show they have more power than the man who is not and that he is less important. Because they are all dressed the same signifies that they are in a group. when the titles apear above the heads of the group it states 'reservoir dogs'this signifies that dogs work in packs and the fact they are in a group shows the audience that they will be constantly working in a group 'like dogs'. The way they are walking signifies a slightly dodgy atmosphHere it does not create innocence and has a wondering effect on the audience. A violent atomsphere is also created in the opening, the way they are in a group appears intimidating, this signifies the character as 'thugs'. The car in the backgroud signifies the time setting the film is in , it apprears as an old not modern car which sets the time around the 70's. The character played by 'Qentin Tarrantino' comes across as the cool layed back one, the smug facial expression he makes signifies this, it sets his role up as a kind of cheeky character. However the song in the clip i analysed is not the original song used for the opening scene i feel it fits well and sets the atmosphere well.
The secind film opening i chose to analyse was 30 days of night
Genre: Horror
Narrative: In Danger, something will ruin happyness
Character: Threatened, smashed glass, boy innocent
Atmosphere: eerie, scary, threatening
Themes: Scary, strange, death, worrying
Setting: In snow, icicles
Sound: Adds scary eerie effect, worrying
Titles: Scary, Strange, cold ice white, actors name in white innocence
Through just watching the opening of this film alot can be shown for example a horror genre is signified through the use of non diegetic sound, the sound adds an eerie and scary effect on the audience it makes you feel uncomfortable and sets a worrying atmosphere. The pictures at the beggining are happy and are of people smiling, then the frames begin to smash this could signify that there happyness will be ruined and that something is going to happen to end the smiles. The fact that all the photos were smashed in the opening signifies that everyone is in danger. The pictures at the end are of death and blood, for example the hand and tooth sets a violent and brutal atmosphere. The narrative is told through photos where they start off happy then something will happen casuing distruption and death. this is shown through the photos being happy then changing once again the
music helps to show this narrative and set the eerie wondering atmosphere as it slowly gets lower in pitch as the photos go along. The smashed glass of the photos shows the characters are in danger they are not safe, its almost as if something is watching then i feel this mood is set well through the use of photos, it sets a feeling of something being able to see them but them not being abe to see it through this i feel the character is set up to be shown as prey and as the weaker in this film. The setting is in snow this was shown through the use of icicles and the clothing the characters wore in the photos, The titles are white and have an icy feel to them this also shows that the setting will be in snow. The shots of the young boy at the end were not fully smashed, this signifies that the character may be lost but still alive and a search may take place for him. The young boy character is introduced as inncent thorugh his eyes in the photo. The actors names when appear are written in white, this signifies that character is cold and white symbolizes innocence so sets the mood that they are the victims. I feel the genre is set well through the opening credits, it signifies a horror through the good use of non diegetic sound.
http://www.watchthetitles.com/articles/0028-30_Days_of_Night
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Analysing the difference between a film opening and a trailer
Casino royale trailer
Genre: the genre for the trailer is action, it includes fast cars and explosions, you can see he is a spy by the sneaky way he is moving and the various tasks he is doing.
Narrative: You can tell that is is a man on an important mission, doing dangerous stunts. he will encounter enemies and will have to find out how to get through.
Character: You can tell the type of person the character is, he is obviously a dangerous man to be feared, he is sneaky and shows no fear as you can see in various parts of this trailer, by the way he is dressed you can tell he is important.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere of this trailer is fast passed and dangerous, you can see this through the car chases and the explosions shown in the trailer
Themes: you can see it is a spy theme there is also love invloved you see this with the male gaze theory shown in the trailer, the theme is action and excitement.
Setting: The setting is in modern day you can see this through the cars and wepons shown in the clip as well as the casino, it is an expensive setting the places shown in the trailer are expensive.
Sound: The sound is fast passed, it is adding suspence, it creates the action genre, it includes the theme tune this introduces it and grabs the audience attention because they rocgnize it.
Titles: The titles are shown at the end and in a spy theme the way they come in is sneaky and the writing used looks like mi5 type writing it looks important. the title is in the design of a gun this also adds to the action genre and shown a little more of what the film is about.
Casino royale opening
Genre: The genre is action
Narrative: It is a spy on a mission, dangerous encounters
Character: Suspicious, spy, dangerous, cool
Atmosphere: Fast pace, chase, dangerous
Setting: In casino you see this from the cards
Sound: Adds mysterious effect, adds to action genre
Titles: Spy theme, mysterious
Analysing the Differences
The titles in the film trailer appeared at the end compared to the beggining with an opening, this is because with a trailer it is a bulild up to it. in the trailer alot of fade to blacks are used this is to add suspence to try and attract the attention of the audience make it fast paced. in the trailer alot of main sections of the film are shown this is to grab the audience make them want to see their film. there is a monatage of clips in the trailer once again to grab the audience attention. compared to the opening the opening does not really need to grab the audience attention so is not fast pace just introduces the film, it includes all the details of the cast and crew. there is a good introduction to the character to set up the film and give a good understanding of what he is like. it also gives informatin more about the setting and the historical period so that it introuduces whats about to come so that it is easier to understand. the trailer is more to grab the audience attention compared to the opening which is just an introduction of whats to come.
Genre: the genre for the trailer is action, it includes fast cars and explosions, you can see he is a spy by the sneaky way he is moving and the various tasks he is doing.
Narrative: You can tell that is is a man on an important mission, doing dangerous stunts. he will encounter enemies and will have to find out how to get through.
Character: You can tell the type of person the character is, he is obviously a dangerous man to be feared, he is sneaky and shows no fear as you can see in various parts of this trailer, by the way he is dressed you can tell he is important.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere of this trailer is fast passed and dangerous, you can see this through the car chases and the explosions shown in the trailer
Themes: you can see it is a spy theme there is also love invloved you see this with the male gaze theory shown in the trailer, the theme is action and excitement.
Setting: The setting is in modern day you can see this through the cars and wepons shown in the clip as well as the casino, it is an expensive setting the places shown in the trailer are expensive.
Sound: The sound is fast passed, it is adding suspence, it creates the action genre, it includes the theme tune this introduces it and grabs the audience attention because they rocgnize it.
Titles: The titles are shown at the end and in a spy theme the way they come in is sneaky and the writing used looks like mi5 type writing it looks important. the title is in the design of a gun this also adds to the action genre and shown a little more of what the film is about.
Casino royale opening
Genre: The genre is action
Narrative: It is a spy on a mission, dangerous encounters
Character: Suspicious, spy, dangerous, cool
Atmosphere: Fast pace, chase, dangerous
Setting: In casino you see this from the cards
Sound: Adds mysterious effect, adds to action genre
Titles: Spy theme, mysterious
Analysing the Differences
The titles in the film trailer appeared at the end compared to the beggining with an opening, this is because with a trailer it is a bulild up to it. in the trailer alot of fade to blacks are used this is to add suspence to try and attract the attention of the audience make it fast paced. in the trailer alot of main sections of the film are shown this is to grab the audience make them want to see their film. there is a monatage of clips in the trailer once again to grab the audience attention. compared to the opening the opening does not really need to grab the audience attention so is not fast pace just introduces the film, it includes all the details of the cast and crew. there is a good introduction to the character to set up the film and give a good understanding of what he is like. it also gives informatin more about the setting and the historical period so that it introuduces whats about to come so that it is easier to understand. the trailer is more to grab the audience attention compared to the opening which is just an introduction of whats to come.
Monday 17 January 2011
Film Trailer's and Film openings
A Film Trailer
Gives information about the film
Includes alot of fade to blacks
Usually includes a montage of clips
Shows main sections of the film that will grab the audiences attention
Title is at the end of the clip
Has voiceovers reading actors names ect
A Film Opening
Has details of the cast and crew
Film title will be near the beggining
Introduction to character
Indication of place
Information of historical period
Introduces theme tune
Information of genre
Sets up the film
Sections to write about when talking about film opening
Genre
Narrative
Character
Atmosphere
Themes
Setting
Sound
Titles
We watched two movie openings and commented on the sections above to show the information we can get about a film from just the opening
"My Best Friends Wedding" (1997)
Genre: Romantic comedy
Narrative: There is going to be a wedding, something will go wrong
Character: Someone getting married, Friends are Bridesmaids
Atmosphere: Excitement, supportive, love
Themes: Wedding, Love, Friendship
Setting: Older eg 50's, set in a studio
Sound: Happy tune, loving, comedy
Titles: in handwriting, looks like a wedding invitation
"Catch Me If You Can" (2002)
Genre: Mystery, action, drama
Narrative: Tells the story, of a chase
Charcater: Disguise, hidden, clever, chaser, so close
Atmosphere: Suspense, Fast pace
Themes, Sneaky, Wealth, Loner, Brains, Wealth
Setting: Hospital, Airports, Yellow cabs, america, past
Sound: 1960'S, Retro, Upbeat and fast
Words to learn and use!
Iconigraphy: Major icons which relate to everyday life!
Gives information about the film
Includes alot of fade to blacks
Usually includes a montage of clips
Shows main sections of the film that will grab the audiences attention
Title is at the end of the clip
Has voiceovers reading actors names ect
A Film Opening
Has details of the cast and crew
Film title will be near the beggining
Introduction to character
Indication of place
Information of historical period
Introduces theme tune
Information of genre
Sets up the film
Sections to write about when talking about film opening
Genre
Narrative
Character
Atmosphere
Themes
Setting
Sound
Titles
We watched two movie openings and commented on the sections above to show the information we can get about a film from just the opening
"My Best Friends Wedding" (1997)
Genre: Romantic comedy
Narrative: There is going to be a wedding, something will go wrong
Character: Someone getting married, Friends are Bridesmaids
Atmosphere: Excitement, supportive, love
Themes: Wedding, Love, Friendship
Setting: Older eg 50's, set in a studio
Sound: Happy tune, loving, comedy
Titles: in handwriting, looks like a wedding invitation
"Catch Me If You Can" (2002)
Genre: Mystery, action, drama
Narrative: Tells the story, of a chase
Charcater: Disguise, hidden, clever, chaser, so close
Atmosphere: Suspense, Fast pace
Themes, Sneaky, Wealth, Loner, Brains, Wealth
Setting: Hospital, Airports, Yellow cabs, america, past
Sound: 1960'S, Retro, Upbeat and fast
Words to learn and use!
Iconigraphy: Major icons which relate to everyday life!
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