survey

in class we did a survey to look at the different people who watch films and which age range watch which films and which gender watch which film. this is good as it allows film makers to match the film to the right audience and age group, so they can advertise more effectively. here is my survey, which is simple but could be effective.

these graphs are useful as they can show the info needed and can clearly show what is most popular and what is most viewed and what is least popular, and this is a lot easier to show data than just looking at numbers.

  

surveys are useful because they allow people to answer questions related to their studies, such as a supermarket asking its customers about their shopping. it allows companies to find out what people find desirable about their company and what they don't like so they can make it better. surveys are also useful because they can be filled out either on paper or online, so if people don't have the time to while working or are busy at the time, then they can go home and they can do it online. I also did this survey online, so people can fill it in whenever they want.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R6DKJHC

storyboard and shot prompt

here is my storyboard and shot prompt that  I have done for the preliminary planning, showing the different camera angles and the shots.

 

this is the shot prompt, showing the different shots I will be using and a description of what it will show. this allows people who don't have an idea of the intended camera shots, they can still shoot the scenes.

this is the storyboard, and it shows the story and how it will be seen, with the different shots in each scene. this allows the people who look at it to get an idea of the shots used in sequence

Representations

                               Representations


in society, both modern and old, we have always had representations of certain races, sexuality, and disabilities, and they are often stereotypical, especially in media. because of this, we expect certain things of certain people, and the characters are usually conventional or subversive, meaning they are either what we expect them to be, or they are the opposite of what we expect.
                 

age: in media, young people, such as adolescents are usually portrayed as quite rude and uncaring, are quite self obsessed, and are all about technology and social media. this is the stereotypical view of teenagers, but in most cases is not true. old people in media are often portrayed as quite weak characters, who are usually ignored by the general community as they are useless, this is shown in shows such as coronation street. then there is the young adult age group, which is shown as immature and reckless, and are often troublemakers, such as in university and in clubs and parties.  this is usually false, and they are usually hardworking and eager to get a job. Then there is the middle aged group, which is usually the most accurately portrayed, but they still portray them as being quite boring.                                                    

gender: in media, males are often portrayed as being strong and important, and the woman is just there to be rescued in films. the males are also shown as being superior to women, and the women should follow the  men. what they wear is also important as men normally wear normal clothing, while women are often shown as wearing revealing clothing.








race: in media, white superiority is often shown,  and the minorities are often shown as being inferior, but they do sometimes show the white minority. they show the minority as being inferior, and show the majority as being more successful and important. they often show black people as being very gangster and wearing hoodies.













disability: in media, people with disabilities are often portrayed in different ways. most of the time they are portrayed as the victims, and shown as being weak and needing help. other times they are portrayed as being villains, for example the joker, and they are shown as heroes on rare occasions, such as daredevil. 







socio-economical: in media, people who are in the lower classes are generally shown as living in poorer areas of their town and as being quite rough and mean, while those in the higher classes are shown as being posh but quite snobby and selfish 

nationality: in media, people who are from the country the media is based in are usually superior, while those from other countries are usually inferior and are often portrayed as villains. those from other countries are often shown as being untrustworthy and being suspicious.

sexuality: in media, people who are gay tend to be very intimate and open and are always dressed nicely and are very feminine, but in reality they are normally the same as normal people.

lesbians are also portrayed as very masculine, and are also very open about their relationship.




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movie intros

                                                       movie intros

movie intros are important as they have to captivate the person watching the film, and make them feel they want to watch more. if a film does not do this, then the person will feel less inclined to watch the film to the end, and will think the movie is bad. therefore, the film must be engaging, and fulfil the viewers expectations in the first few minutes.

 

in this opening scene from x-men, days of future past, the mutants are fighting the sentinels that are attempting to kill them, and as the battle goes on, more and more mutants die, and it ends with the place becoming deserted. I think the scene is very effective, as it is an engaging action scene which many viewers will find entertaining it also sets the tone of the film, with it being quite a ark film, as it involves robots attempting to kill all mutants, and you see some murdered. it is also surprising, as you would not expect to see the heroes die in the first scene of the film, so it is different from other openings, in which the hero saves the day. the opening is also effective because many people would be wondering what happened to all the people, and why they suddenly disappeared, and so will want to watch on.

 

this opening theme from the hobbit: an unexpected journey is effective, as it opens up with the backstory of one of the main characters, who we will meet later on in the film, and it shows us why how erebor is taken by smaug, and why he dwarves are so intent on taking it back. the scene is also effective sit includes action of the dragon fighting the dwarves, and it will entertain viewers. the film also makes you want to watch on, so you can see what happens to the dwarves, and if they will reclaim erebor.

this opening scene  from iron man 2 is effective as it starts off with tony stark in the iron man suit, jumping out of a plane, with rock music playing behind him, which makes it feel as though he is about to go into battle, but then fireworks set off in the sky, and this makes it feel more like a celebration. he then lands, and there is an audience cheering for him as his suit is taken off, which is good as it makes people wonder what's going on, and why he's worn his suit to a party.  then his suit is taken off to reveal he's wearing  tuxedo which  is funny, and then he waves to people while the song ends the music is also effective as it has an iron man feel to it.

ABC1 table

                             ABC1 table



in order to sell items to the right class of people, marketing have used ABC1 tables to separate people into classes depending on the money they have available to spend on luxury items. this is so companies, such as aldi and asda, can promote essential items, such as bread and ham, to people who are in the D and E category. they do this by placing adverts in sources that people are more likely to read free magazines, while the ABC group will read more expensive newspapers, like the times or the guardian. also, the lower groups will  be more likely to watch kid friendly films as the whole family can go, while higher up groups will go to watch more real films, as it doesn't relate to them as much as the poorer people. film marketers use this effectively as it allows them to get the most information about their film to those who are most likely to watch it, and can spend less money trying to advertise to those who will most likely not watch it. a good example of this is realism films, because people in the A and B zone would be more likely to watch it, because it doesn't relate to their life, so they will enjoy it, whereas those in the lower zones will be more likely to watch fantasied films because its not as relatable to their life. the films also show the hero winning, and lower zone people would like that.

PoV/ over the shoulder shot

PoV:  PoV shots are used to show the audience the view of the character or the object. this is good as it makes you feel that you and the character/ object are relatable to you. it also makes the shot feel more dynamic and interesting.



over the shoulder shot: over the shoulder shots are used to show a character/ object or setting from over the shoulder of a character. this shot is mainly used in conversations, to show another character talking, but it  also allows you to feel in the place of the character.

   

shot reverse shot

shot reverse shot:  shot reverse shot is the use of two cameras to shift quickly from looking at one character to another. this is normally used in conversation, as it allows you to cut from one characters face to another, and it allows you to see their face while talking. this is good as it allows the shots to feel more character based.

 

in this scene from the hunger games, a shot reverse shot is used to show each character's face when they're talking. this also allows you to focus on both the characters and see the expressions they are showing

match on action

match on action:  match on action is a long series of shots that are all edited together to give the impression of one scene, from different points of view. the shots don't need to be filmed at the same time, but can be all edited together to give the appearance of it all being the same setting at the same time. this type of shot is used a lot in action films, as it makes it seem more dynamic and fast paced.

  in this scene from kick-ass, the fight is shot with lots of different angles and shots to make it feel very fast and exciting. it is also useful as it is in an enclosed space and so this allows the scene to feel bigger, even though it is in a small space.

camera angles and movements

              camera angles and movements

                                 close-up shots

extreme close up

extreme close ups are used to show the face of a character, and just the face. it can show emotions on the face, or draw attention to a certain part of  the face e.g. the eyes.

in this shot from the grey, the extreme close up shows the face of the characters eyes, to show  how determined the character is, and how his emotions are shown by his eyes. it also shows he is looking at something, but we are not being shown.

big close up

big close ups are used to show the whole character's face and to identify the character, but not show the background. it can also show emotion on someone's face.

in this shot from thor, the whole face is clearly seen, and the emotions can be seen, but the background cant be clearly seen.

close up

close ups are used to show feelings, and also to show the background and objects behind the character.

in this shot from the dark knight, the close up is used to show the joker's face, but also to show that batman is behind him.

medium close up

medium close ups are used to show the upper portion of the chest and arms, and can show the background, as well as an object in the characters hands.

in this shot from the dark knight, you can see the joker is holding a playing card, and can also see his chest, as well as the background, and you can also see his face and the emotions on it.


medium and long shots




 medium shot
a medium shot is used to show the characters clothes, to show context, and to show the background.


in this shot from the hobbit, you can see the clothes Bilbo is wearing, as well as the background. you can also see the expression on his face.
medium  long shot
medium long shots are used to show a characters height, size and build.it also shows the majority of the body.


in this shot from gladiator, you can see the majority of his body, and can see his attire, as well as his build. you can also see that he is holding a sword.
long shot
a long shot is used to convey more o the setting, and show all of the person. it is used to show where the character is.

here you can see that thor is in a small settlement in a forest, and there are people around him that are hurt. you an also see thor, holding his hammer.

special shots

two shot
a two shot is used to show two people  in a frame, and can show them interacting with each other, like talking or shaking hands.



in this scene form the winter soldier, you can see both captain America and back widow, what they're wearing and what they're holding
over the shoulder shot
an over the shoulder shot can be used to relate to the character, retain a sense of mystery, and the character the camera is facing can look scared or surprised at something behind the camera, and this can make the audience wonder what is behind them.

in this scene from the walking dead, you can see rick's face clearly and the emotion on it, but can also see Tyreese, so you know who he's talking to.

tilted frame

a tilted frame can be used to show what is above, below or around a character. it can also be used to show a character is affected, like they're drunk or have been injured.

this shot from thor is used to show that the drugs thor was given are wearing off, and that he is waking up.

low angle shot
a low angle shot is used to make a character appear big and intimidating, and can be used to show how big an object is.



this shot from the hobbit is used to show the dwarf that is jumping on Gandalf from above, and is also used to show that Gandalf is tall.

high angle shot
a high angle shot is used to look down on a character, can make a character seem small and weak, an can show a large setting.



this shot from the avengers shows captain America and thor looking up at a large army, and mkes them seem small and weak.

genre conventions- thriller

           genre conventions of 4 genres of film
                                  thriller
mise en scene:

costume:: in thrillers, the costumes are usually normal clothes, and they are usually worn and ripped by  the end of the film, to show they have been through a lot.




make up: in thrillers, relatively little make up is used, apart from it being used for women, but it is sometimes used for wounds, like bullet holes and stab wounds.


props: in thrillers, props such as knives, guns and swords are used. other weapons are used as well, and they are used frequently In fight scenes.



setting: thrillers use many different settings, like motorways for car chases, or construction sites for shootouts, and also use a lot of different lights, going from dark sets inside to bright scenes outside, so they can use the mood appropriately. it also sets tension, as you cant see in dark areas.



lighting: thrillers go from light to dark areas frequently so they can use varying moods and tones, and also to create tension in dark areas.

use of colour: thrillers use dark colours a lot, as they are generally serious and grim, and the colours reflect this mood.

sound. in thrillers, there are diegetic sounds like cars driving and guns firing, and the non diegetic sound is usually music, which is fast paced and very serious.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeEDQMLtyGY

genre conventions- action

          genre conventions of 4 genres of film
                                         action
            
 mise en scene:

costume: action films use uniforms, vests or costumes in their films, and the uniforms are used to show the character has an allegiance to a certain team, while the vests are used to show the character is hard, and the costumes are used to relate to their name e.g. Spiderman has a spider on his chest and a web pattern.



make up: characters usually have a lot of wounds in action films, and use make up to show them. they also have lot of mud and grime on them, and this is shown by make up. this show that the characters have been through a lot of tough action.














props: in actions films, a lot of props are used, including guns, swords, and other weapons, and they are often used by a lot of characters, for example, rick's revolver in the walking dead, hit-girl's sword in kick-ass, and captain America's shield in the avengers.




setting: action films use mostly outdoor settings, so they can have lots of natural light, and so there is lots of space, e.g. a crowded city or a war zone. this is also done so they can have their special effects used, like an explosion.



lighting: action films are usually set outside, and so they use a lot of natural light. this is good as it allows the scene to be well lit, and so everything can be seen.

stance: in action films the characters normally use a lot of aggressive stances,  and are usually very macho stances. they also look very muscly, and show off their muscles.




use of colour: in action films, they use a lot of bright colours, like the yellow and orange similar to explosions, or will use the same colours as the costumes to link the character.


sound: in action movies, the sounds used are usually loud, such as explosions and gunfire, while the non diegetic sound is very upbeat music, to show the action character is winning a fight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5K3RY1OzfY
 

genre conventions- comedy

                genre conventions of 4 genres of film
                                 comedy


mise en scene


costume: in comedy, the costumes are usually funny and are embarrassing, and they are suitable as they make people laugh.







make up: in comedy, there is not much make up, but it is still used on faces, to show bruises after a fight.


props: in comedy, they don't use many props, but do use bottles and cups and knives and forks in the comedies.


setting: comedies are set in many different places, but they have a main place where the characters usually meet, and the places are average places, like a café or a park.





lighting: comedies are generally lit by natural light, as they are in everyday life.




sound: in a comedy, there are average, everyday sounds, like cars honking, shouting etc., while the non diegetic is the main theme of the film