Monday, 19 December 2016
Monday, 12 December 2016
Monday, 5 December 2016
Music analysis:
shutter Island - Throughout the film shutter island we hear a vary of diegetic and non diegetic sound. The music that plays tends to be very eerie, however gradually picks up to a loud climax which causes suspense and tension in the audience. This is constant throughout the film. Non diegetic sound is also present as we hear the waves of the sea in the backdrop. This gives the audience an insight of the setting and makes the audience feel as if they are there.
Halloween - In this film the music gradually builds up getting louder and louder. This creates a feel of suspense and tension, leaving the audience guessing what will happen next? The music is played on a piano and is therefore very high pitch. This creates a feel of un comfort and the inconsistency in pitch causes the audience to feel on edge. The music also increases in pace and replicates a heartbeat.
Se7en - Similar to Halloween the music in this thriller gets louder and louder causing a feel of tension in the audience. However in se7en the music is very disorientated and varies in pitch. This creates and feeling of mystery in the audience and essentially warns the audience to expect the un expected.
shutter Island - Throughout the film shutter island we hear a vary of diegetic and non diegetic sound. The music that plays tends to be very eerie, however gradually picks up to a loud climax which causes suspense and tension in the audience. This is constant throughout the film. Non diegetic sound is also present as we hear the waves of the sea in the backdrop. This gives the audience an insight of the setting and makes the audience feel as if they are there.
Halloween - In this film the music gradually builds up getting louder and louder. This creates a feel of suspense and tension, leaving the audience guessing what will happen next? The music is played on a piano and is therefore very high pitch. This creates a feel of un comfort and the inconsistency in pitch causes the audience to feel on edge. The music also increases in pace and replicates a heartbeat.
Se7en - Similar to Halloween the music in this thriller gets louder and louder causing a feel of tension in the audience. However in se7en the music is very disorientated and varies in pitch. This creates and feeling of mystery in the audience and essentially warns the audience to expect the un expected.
Target Audience Profile:
my name is Billy and I am 20 years old. I work in subway 4 days a week and live at home with my parents and sister who is 14. When I am not working I tend to watch thrillers with my little sister. We watch thrillers often, whether that be at home or at the cinema. My favourite film is Inception because of the suspense and mystery it has throughout the film.
Target Audience:
18 - 25 years old
grew up in London (generally on an estate)
Appeals to mostly male audience
lives in a diverse area
Seeks a sense of suspense and tension
my name is Billy and I am 20 years old. I work in subway 4 days a week and live at home with my parents and sister who is 14. When I am not working I tend to watch thrillers with my little sister. We watch thrillers often, whether that be at home or at the cinema. My favourite film is Inception because of the suspense and mystery it has throughout the film.
Target Audience:
18 - 25 years old
grew up in London (generally on an estate)
Appeals to mostly male audience
lives in a diverse area
Seeks a sense of suspense and tension
Movie opening proposal:
My thriller opening will show the activities of a man that lives in a London estate, and seems to be a normal citizen by day but at night he murders the youths, believing that they are the problem within the area. Although the killings of the character will be seen the actual face of the killer will not be shown as to keep the mystery and enigma of the story.
Settings/ Location
- London Estate ( Day and Night )
- An Alley Way
- A House - Living Room
- Local Shop
Props
- Knife
- Police Uniform
Characters
- Middle Aged Man ( The Killer ) ( The Police )
- People of Various Ages ( The victims of the killer)
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Initial Movie ideas:
Option 1: The first movie idea I had was about a detective who appeared a normal, hard working man, however was a serial killer in the night. The detective would kill youths on the block. His motive being that he views them as the main reason for crime in society. Each night another young person on the block is killed by the detective and he disposes of the body. The next day he carries on his detective duties as usual whilst everyone around him have no clue he is the killer.
Option 2: My second proposal is essentially a sci-fi thriller. The movie idea is based around a family who venture out to the woods on a holiday and one by one go missing. The reason for their disappearance is due to alien abduction. The family is the none the wiser as one by one they go missing. The idea provided the element of mystery and tension. Who would go missing next? whilst family members disappear, those yet to be abducted are on a mission to discover where their loved ones have gone.
Option 3: My third movie idea consists of a blind homeless man who can predict the future up to within 24 hours. People discover his talents and are keen to know what their future will hold. he warns them that sometimes not knowing is better however everybody ignores him. When he tells one man his future he is shocked to find out that his wife will be dying in a car crash tomorrow. When he tries to tell his wife about the tragedy soon to occur, she laughs and does not believe him. Together the homeless man and wife's husband must do anything they can to prevent what appears to be fate.
Option 1: The first movie idea I had was about a detective who appeared a normal, hard working man, however was a serial killer in the night. The detective would kill youths on the block. His motive being that he views them as the main reason for crime in society. Each night another young person on the block is killed by the detective and he disposes of the body. The next day he carries on his detective duties as usual whilst everyone around him have no clue he is the killer.
Option 2: My second proposal is essentially a sci-fi thriller. The movie idea is based around a family who venture out to the woods on a holiday and one by one go missing. The reason for their disappearance is due to alien abduction. The family is the none the wiser as one by one they go missing. The idea provided the element of mystery and tension. Who would go missing next? whilst family members disappear, those yet to be abducted are on a mission to discover where their loved ones have gone.
Option 3: My third movie idea consists of a blind homeless man who can predict the future up to within 24 hours. People discover his talents and are keen to know what their future will hold. he warns them that sometimes not knowing is better however everybody ignores him. When he tells one man his future he is shocked to find out that his wife will be dying in a car crash tomorrow. When he tries to tell his wife about the tragedy soon to occur, she laughs and does not believe him. Together the homeless man and wife's husband must do anything they can to prevent what appears to be fate.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Thriller Questionnaire
Female/male aged 17-18
what qualities do you like about thrillers?
my passion for thriller films stem from the sheer tension and suspense they contain. thrillers always provide the unexpected which leaves you wondering, what will happen next? The element of mystery creates a feeling of adrenaline like no other genre.
What thriller film do you remember most and why?
The thriller film I remember most and consider the best of all time is Shutter Island. The element of suspense in the film is incredible and always leaves you asking questions in the attempt to work out what is really going on.
where do you generally watch thrillers?
when I watch thrillers i tend to watch them in the cinema. this is because the pitch black environment in the cinema makes you embrace the atmosphere of the thriller film. Also the speakers in the cinema are incredibly loud and truly makes you feel as if you are there in the film.
Do you prefer watching thrillers alone or with people?
personally I prefer to watch thrillers with a group of friends or family. This is because thrillers provide the ability for everyone to have a different interpretation of a situation so it is interesting to see what other people will think during the film.
what are your top three thriller films of all time?
my top three favorite thriller films of all time have to be shutter Island, Se7en and memento.
Female/male aged 17-18
what qualities do you like about thrillers?
my passion for thriller films stem from the sheer tension and suspense they contain. thrillers always provide the unexpected which leaves you wondering, what will happen next? The element of mystery creates a feeling of adrenaline like no other genre.
What thriller film do you remember most and why?
The thriller film I remember most and consider the best of all time is Shutter Island. The element of suspense in the film is incredible and always leaves you asking questions in the attempt to work out what is really going on.
where do you generally watch thrillers?
when I watch thrillers i tend to watch them in the cinema. this is because the pitch black environment in the cinema makes you embrace the atmosphere of the thriller film. Also the speakers in the cinema are incredibly loud and truly makes you feel as if you are there in the film.
Do you prefer watching thrillers alone or with people?
personally I prefer to watch thrillers with a group of friends or family. This is because thrillers provide the ability for everyone to have a different interpretation of a situation so it is interesting to see what other people will think during the film.
what are your top three thriller films of all time?
my top three favorite thriller films of all time have to be shutter Island, Se7en and memento.
Lighting Analysis:
Lighting is generally used in films to create a focus or highlight a character. The use of lighting is important as it shows the audience where the main focus is. However lighting can also be used to create an atmosphere.
This example of lighting comes from the film never look back. The director has used a flashlight to highlight Will Smiths expression. This tells the audience that he is shocked by something and therefore creates an atmosphere of suspense for the audience. This is an example of using lighting to create an atmosphere.
In this picture we see lighting being used to highlight a prop. Directors often use this technique to show the relevance of something or highlight to the audience that the prop is important, or has some form of meaning. It also creates an atmosphere around what is being highlighted and causes a feel of suspense.
Lighting is generally used in films to create a focus or highlight a character. The use of lighting is important as it shows the audience where the main focus is. However lighting can also be used to create an atmosphere.
This example of lighting comes from the film never look back. The director has used a flashlight to highlight Will Smiths expression. This tells the audience that he is shocked by something and therefore creates an atmosphere of suspense for the audience. This is an example of using lighting to create an atmosphere.
In this picture we see lighting being used to highlight a prop. Directors often use this technique to show the relevance of something or highlight to the audience that the prop is important, or has some form of meaning. It also creates an atmosphere around what is being highlighted and causes a feel of suspense.
Monday, 14 November 2016
Treatment:
In this opening sequence there are several techniques used to create an effect on the audience. The scene is set by the tense music which goes from low to high. the music gets louder as they discover the gory looking body which appears dead. As the eerie and tense music heightens the camera focuses on zoomed shots of the mangled body to highlight to the audience what the focus of the tension is. there are also several pans shots to show the whole setting and environment. This makes the audience feel more like they are part of the scene.
The lighting in the opening scene also creates a sense of tension and suspense as it is essentially pitch black dark. The only light present is the flashlights being used by those investigating. This means the lighting in minimal and therefore keeps the audience wondering what else could be lurking in the dark. The use of the flashlight allows the characters to highlight certain points and create a focus for the audience rather than them analysing the whole scene.
Barthes codes:
Hermenutic/Enigma - Any element in a story that is not explained and leaves the audience wondering/ raising questions.
Proairetic/Action code - contains sequential elements of action which creates suspense.
Semantic code - The semantic code refers to hidden meanings, elements of this code are called semes which express their is an additional meaning to the literal meaning .
Symbolic code - This code shows contrast and creates greater meaning, as well as tension and drama. This code also shows character development.
Referential code - Anything that refers to external knowledge is known as the referential code. The external knowledge could be scientific, historical, cultural knowledge etc.
Hermenutic/Enigma - Any element in a story that is not explained and leaves the audience wondering/ raising questions.
Proairetic/Action code - contains sequential elements of action which creates suspense.
Semantic code - The semantic code refers to hidden meanings, elements of this code are called semes which express their is an additional meaning to the literal meaning .
Symbolic code - This code shows contrast and creates greater meaning, as well as tension and drama. This code also shows character development.
Referential code - Anything that refers to external knowledge is known as the referential code. The external knowledge could be scientific, historical, cultural knowledge etc.
Monday, 17 October 2016
Thriller Sub-Genres
psychological thrillers:
In this sub-genre a majority of the conflict is mental rather than physical. The protagonist generally becomes involved in a dangerous situation which threatens their sanity. They must use mental prowess to overcome their opponent.
Romantic thrillers:
This is a sub-genre of both thriller and romance. The plot line follows a typical thriller using tension, suspense and excitement but the main element is the growing relationship between two characters.
Medical thrillers:
This sub-genre usually consists of something being used for medical purposes turning into a deadly weapon. Often it is a virus that is leaking out into public. The protagonist and Antagonist are both doctors.
Crime thriller:
Tends to focus on crime and is usually from a criminals view point. Physical action and eluding the police take the place of gathering evidence and trying to discover the criminals.
Conspiracy thriller:
In this sub-genre the protagonist must confront a large, powerful organisation who's treaty only he/she sees. usually he/she must do this alone.
psychological thrillers:
In this sub-genre a majority of the conflict is mental rather than physical. The protagonist generally becomes involved in a dangerous situation which threatens their sanity. They must use mental prowess to overcome their opponent.
Romantic thrillers:
This is a sub-genre of both thriller and romance. The plot line follows a typical thriller using tension, suspense and excitement but the main element is the growing relationship between two characters.
Medical thrillers:
This sub-genre usually consists of something being used for medical purposes turning into a deadly weapon. Often it is a virus that is leaking out into public. The protagonist and Antagonist are both doctors.
Crime thriller:
Tends to focus on crime and is usually from a criminals view point. Physical action and eluding the police take the place of gathering evidence and trying to discover the criminals.
Conspiracy thriller:
In this sub-genre the protagonist must confront a large, powerful organisation who's treaty only he/she sees. usually he/she must do this alone.
conventions of a thriller film help to create feelings for the audience such as tension and suspense.
Conventions of a thriller:
low key lighting
quick cuts
shadows
protagonist is in the mercy of the antagonist
excitement
suspense
weapons
crime
blood
Themes explored in a thriller:
terrorism
psychological mind games
supernatural events
political conspiracy
Conventions of a thriller:
low key lighting
quick cuts
shadows
protagonist is in the mercy of the antagonist
excitement
suspense
weapons
crime
blood
Themes explored in a thriller:
terrorism
psychological mind games
supernatural events
political conspiracy
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)