AICE Media Studies Blog

  Location: Any local park will be our major location. This will both set the scene of the incident and convey that the characters are normal people who live normal lives Participants: Actors:  Nurdlie L - Emma Naturelle D - Claire/person in the hoodie Filming: Naturelle D Editing:  Nurdlie L Naturelle D Directing  Naturelle D Health: My group’s safety comes first, therefore we are taking all measures to make sure all the actors are safe during filming. My older sister has volunteered to oversee all activities done during the film. For the scene where actress 1 gets killed, she will ensure that there are no dangerous weapons used in the film and have first aid ready just in case, an actor gets hurt during the chase scene. Schedule:  On 3/4/22, our group will create a storyboard On 3/5/22, our group will begin the film  On 3/12/22, our group will film and make any readjustments to each shot on  3/19/22, our group will begin editing  On 4/2/21, our ...

  The font we will be using for the title design is Ibm plex mono. It will look something like this.  Contrast Color- The color of the titles will be white with a light-dark shadow behind them. This will make the tiles easy to see and read, as well as, add some type of intensity and mystery to the film. The font size of the main title will be 36 in size. The font size of the subtitles will be 6 sizes smaller. Letting the audience know the order of importance in the title sequence. Working Title will be something like “The of Case 89”. It will be in bold and in all caps, LOOKING SOMETHING LIKE THIS. The title will first enter by sliding in and zooming in a bit, then leave with a fade-out Titles will disappear after 2 or 3 seconds except for the main title which would be 5 seconds

  Scene 1  Actress 1 (Emma) - “I mean, I don’t feel like I have a friend anymore” Actress 2 (Claire) - “oh my god, I thought we went over this. You’re so annoying!” Actress 1 (Emma) - (shocked) oh I’m annoying. You’re literally the problem. I didn’t want to be friends with you anyways. (storms off/ hang up) Scene 2 Emma- *jogging* Diegetic sound - upbeat workout music  *feels someone staring at her*  *takes off headphones* Diegetic sound - faded sound of upbeat workout music *Looks back*  (Someone is shown staring at Emma but she doesn't see them) *continues jogging*  Scene 3 (Emma is being followed and she realizes) *person starts running after Emma*  Non- Diegetic - intense chase music Emma- *running away in fear* “No, No, No… please stop!”  (Emma is cornered and the person is towering over her with a weapon) Emma - “I can’t believe you’ve done this” *person takes a swing causing Emma's death* Diegetic sound - the sound of the weapon hitting Emm...

  1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? -  Six titles were displayed during the opening scene, which includes the companies that collaborated t ogether to create the production of the film, the actors, and the editors 2. What connotations do the images carry? (How do they make you feel) -  the images show the bottom of a cliff which is surrounded by water with high tides, the images foreshadow that there might be a battle l ater in the film near the cliff, it leaves us with a suspenseful feeling. 3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes for the outset? (Can you tell what genre the film is? -  By the diegetic sounds and an opening with ominous sounds, we'r e able to tell that this film is horror. 4. What conventions are used to ensure that the film appeals to its target audience?  -  The setting, the silence, and ominous rumbling sounds set the atmosphere for the audience if they'...

 1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? -  Quotes, productions, Directors, actors, casting, music supervisor, music, costume design, Film editor, production design, executive directors titles were seen in the opening sequence of the  Film in total around 35. 2. What connotations do the images carry? (How do they make you feel) -  In the beginning, it showed a bright day with a girl wearing bright clothes in front of a white house picking flowers then gradually start going to dark to show dark small houses with people wearing  Dark clothes doing labor. This could signify that there's always hard work in shadows.   3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes for the outset? (Can you tell what genre the film is? -  the women being carried by a horse while laying down and the black man b eing held by the troops while there's a woman crying, these emotions are dramatic which is often s...

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? -  Twenty-one titles were displayed during the opening scene which included the names of the actors t he directors, the producers, and the editors on each title . 2. What connotations do the images carry? (How do they make you feel) -  The images connotate that there is some sort of discovery underwater and it creates an uneasy mood 3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes for the outset? (Can you tell what genre the film is? -  The images show a glimpse of some sort of creature, show the outline of trenches and new technology, and also show the depth of the ocean. This evokes suspenseful feelings, as well as anxiety and fear.  These feelings are also portrayed in other horror films, which makes the audience know that this film is also a horror film 4. What conventions are used to ensure that the film appeals to its target audience?  -  The targete...

 1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences of the film? Which ones? -  Twelve which are production, actors, and entertainment 2. What connotations do the images carry? (How do they make you feel) -   images carry a connotation of a poor family, living and struggling togethe r  3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes for the outset? (Can you tell what genre the film is? -    by the opening, you can’t really tell its a horror film since it starts off as a family, Living a normal life in a poor neighborhood 4. What conventions are used to ensure that the film appeals to its target audience? -  The setting shows that the people live in a poor neighborhood which creates uncertainty for the audience if t he targeted audience is interested in movies with a more elaborate story.

    My group and I are doing some background study on the website www.artofthetitle.com . We can learn more about titles at the start of movies and gain ideas on how we should do our titles. Many other movies title sequences are available on the website, allowing us to see different examples of the many styles and genres, and how it influences the movie’s title sequence. There is information about designers and studios so you can learn more about them and what their particular style is, and there is a few horror examples that my group and I can explore. There are top 10 title designs of the year, which could be a great example to look at. We see that each title is personally influenced and we hope to gain inspiration so we can add our unique style to our movie. This website is a great source to look at example templates and look for inspiration. We used the website www.watchthetitles.com which displays behind-the-scenes content, offering to see the process and ideas behind mo...

Camera Angles (CAMS) -  There were a lot of low angles, tracking shots, wide shots, over-the-shoulder, middle close up, and extreme close-ups. Either to show fast chasing scenes, show intense emotions on a character's face, or show the character in their surrounding environment. Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS) - The costumes are casual for the protagonist, except for the antagonist whose costume was to be a kidnapper. Since the lighting played a big role in this movie it was almost always in dark lighting. Characters emerge from the dark to the light just to make an attack and emerge back into the darkness, leaving the audience at the edge of their seat, anticipating another sudden move. The movie is supposed to be emotion-filled and the actors played their roles amazingly, it almost felt real. The props were mostly weapons or things in the environment that the character could use to hide. The setting took place in an old house which was a special place for characters emotionally, and a plac...

Camera Angles (CAMS) - Common CAMS used in the Us is over-the-shoulder shots. This angle was used in the scene where Pluto the boy of the family went missing on the beach. This angle was used to heighten the fear when seeing the scarecrow that was dripping with blood. Another CAMS was a POV shot used when the younger version of the mom saw her "other" move in the mirror. Extreme close-ups were used a lot to show the danger and craziness in the bad characters' faces while the fear in the normal good characters. Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS) - common CLAMPS in Us are the costume to signify the good people and bad as the bad were red clothes. The lighting usually casts a shadow on their faces with low lighting in the background. The acting was slow-moving when having dialogue and showed fear in every character for example the mom crying in most of the film showing fear and trauma she has experienced since seeing the bad twin in the mirror. Props used are the different weapons each c...

  Camera Angles (CAMS) - I noticed in the movie that there is a frequent amount of low angles, eye levels, extreme close-ups, high angles, and tracking shots. These angles and shots were used to either show the reactions on the character's face, make the character feel like it's being followed or watched, create dramatic tensions or emphasize how scary the villain is. Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS) - The costumes of the characters were realistic, casual outfits for the protagonists and an old, torn, and dirty outfit for the intended character of the antagonist.  The lighting depended on where the scenes were being shot. For example, in a tunnel when confronting the antagonist it’s usually quite dark or dim, just enough to still the characters, engaging the audience and showing the antagonist emerge from the darkness into the light to seem horrifying, flashing lights in battles. The acting was very dramatic, the characters were always in constant fear or panic, which sets the mood of th...

  After a lot of research on the different genres of thriller, horror, and documentary, my group decided that our film will be best as a horror. With the mysterious murderer concept, horror was the best fit in our pitch and the resources needed were at best fit for both of us. In the thriller genre, there would be a need for a lot of fake weapons and props, which could be hard to find or just isn’t in our budget. Documentaries would require time consuming editing to fit a theme and our re-enactments would make the film seem less serious. Horror often has mystery and escape scenes which would create the perfect amount of suspense for our film, that’s why it was the best pick for us.

CAMS: Medium shots and dutch angles are mostly used in documentaries. CLAMPS:  Lighting is set at an angle so it falls on actors face at an angle to create an intense mood. Setting can be anywhere depending on the time and place of the story. Props can be anything, mainly to add symbolism to the story. Acting for actors can be anyone that has a significant relation to add to the story development. No costumes in particular, usually casual clothing. Makeup used depending on character in film Editing: Graphics used on screen to show important information to the audience. Usage of Images. Cut aways to different scenes, L cut and J cut  to show conversational scenes  Sound: Digetic  sounds add to perspective and Non- Diegetic sounds reinforce the plot. Film examples: American Murderer: Family Next Door, Amy, The Phenomenon  Liked: the flexibility of the different locations in the setting. Disliked: documentaries are usually re-enactments and has really specific plot...

  Common camera angles in a horror film (CAMS) - There are many variations of camera angles used in a horror film. Extreme close ups to emphasize facial expressions. Tilt in order to create disorientation. Establishing shots to show the full location which the film is set. Handheld to look realistic. Tracking shots to immerse the audience, and point of view so the audience experiences what the characters experience. Common mise-en-scene in a horror film (CLAMPS) - A setting such as forest or cabin in a horror film creates a tense atmosphere and supports the idea of being alone. Props such as weapons help with story-telling and add to the setting. Lighting in a horror film is usually dark and atmospheric, used to create an effective setting and do jumpscares. Costumes determine the style of the character, good or bad, Makeup emphasizes character expressions. Acting, body language and facial expressions are the only way for the audience to feel the emotions of the film. Common editin...

  CAMS: high level angle- to give the effect of something or someone is being looked down upon. Close ups- show emotions conveying fear  CLAMPS: dull customs, distressed environment and weapons, low lighting creating a gloom, isolated place such as alleyways. Editing: jump cuts and cross cutting, to build suspense Sound: silent moments to build suspense, erie slow music and exaggerated diegetic sound like objects breaking to create tension Film examples: Old, Ma, Parasite, Split and a quiet place Liked elements: elements of thriller my group likes is the tension and suspense created in the close up angles and diegetic sounds because this can be done with what we have available. Disliked elements: the setting is one of my group unliked elements because the setting will be hard to film and also finding an alley in our area will be challenging.

Pitch 1: A girl is running the track at a park and then she senses someone following her. She dismisses the odd feeling and continues running just to be chased by someone and killed.  We chose this film because we have the access to the setting of this idea. The actresses that could play the characters. And we will be able to use different angles and shots to convey the suspense in the audience.  Pitch 2: A girl has ADHD and she is really paranoid from everything around her. She takes several different medications to calm her anxiety and she carries about her day by doing the same very detailed everyday routine. We are not interested in making this film because we couldn’t think of a place besides our homes that was not crowded and noisy. We couldn't think of a place that has good lighting inside with a homey background, and we also didn’t want the wrong message to come across the audience in the film. The pitch chosen for the final task is pitch 1 because it fits into our ide...