Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Monday, 23 November 2009
Questionnaire by Tom Spencer
I have produced a questionnaire about the film industry which will aid me in becoming more accustomed with my target audience. I asked people who I am aiming my thriller opening at and got feedback from them to help me establish what needs to be done. I then put some of the results into excel and produced a few graphs to show my results.
I asked the question 'Do you prefer to watch a film at home or in the cinema?' The answer I got clearly showed people would much rather watch a film in the cinema, rather than at home.
This graph shows that the majority of people are not offended by moderate swearing, I feel this will not be an issue in our opening as it will contain hardly/if any speech.
I produced this pie chart to show small example of peoples favourite genres. As you can see from it, the most popular genre amongst the people I asked was comedy, closely followed by horror and action.
Thriller Idea
For my Thriller idea, I came up with the idea of a Schizophrenic person, or a person under the influence of a substance, dreaming about themselves hiding themselves in a victims house, then committing a murder whilst they are vulnerable. The dream would end abruptly on the murderer killing the victim, and they would then wake up in a cold sweat. Upon realising it was a dream, the would be murderer realises they have traces of someone else blood on them and their clothes. The murderer then begins to wonder whether it was just a dream, and goes to the scene where the victim was killed in the dream, and discovers it was indeed real, and that their split personality/ intoxicated system was the reason they couldn’t recall the murder taking place.
shot 1
The camera starts facing a closed, dark door. The camera then begins to move towards the door and as this happens the door begins to open. The camera enters the room to find a person sleeping in a messy bed, with clothes strewn all over the floor. Camera establishes all this via a pan of the room. Towards end of pan camera begins to slowly zoom in towards the person.
shot 2
As the camera focus’ on the persons identity, we begin to realise it is a girl. The scene fades to white and a series of quick flashing shots representing a troubled dream. The flashes then stop and turn into a long dream shot that the audience can actually make sense of.
Camera shot will be a Mid-shot for this scene .
shot 3
The dream consists of varying shots, showing a scene of a murder from the murderers point of view. The shots show the killer accessing the victims property, and hiding themselves within the household. Then camera flashes to the murder but doesn’t actually show the stabbing because the flashing will be intense to represent the adrenalin flowing through the killer. Flashing then stops to show victim has died.
Distortion on the shot to show the warped mind of the killer
shot 4
When the flashing stops from the dream, the camera cuts immediately to the killer waking up in a cold sweat, which will be illuminated by moonlight. Killer looks worried and scared at the dream but seems to be relieved to find it was only a dream.
Camera then slowly zooms out to reveal the killers hands covered with blood, killer looks down and is startled by this.
Camera then pans down to the floor showing her clothes showing traces of blood on as well.
shot 5
Killer rushes to get dressed, Mid-shot.
Killer rushes out of the door
shot 6
Camera is below eye level at an angle, showing hallway.
Killer runs towards the stairs and runs down them
shot 7
long shot, Camera cuts to outside the house, with full house in view of the shot, front door opens and the killer runs out, down the driveway and past the camera.
shot 8
The Killer then runs to the victims house, they find the back door unlocked, and enter the house. All this is done using straight cuts and mid shots to show details of the killers expression and the Mise-en-Scene.
shot 9
entering the victims home, the killer discovers a pool of blood with signs of a struggle showing on the work surfaces/ floor. This is shot from the side to ensure the 180 degree rule isn’t broken.
Killer then slumps on the ground against the wall breaking down with head in hands.
shot 1
The camera starts facing a closed, dark door. The camera then begins to move towards the door and as this happens the door begins to open. The camera enters the room to find a person sleeping in a messy bed, with clothes strewn all over the floor. Camera establishes all this via a pan of the room. Towards end of pan camera begins to slowly zoom in towards the person.
shot 2
As the camera focus’ on the persons identity, we begin to realise it is a girl. The scene fades to white and a series of quick flashing shots representing a troubled dream. The flashes then stop and turn into a long dream shot that the audience can actually make sense of.
Camera shot will be a Mid-shot for this scene .
shot 3
The dream consists of varying shots, showing a scene of a murder from the murderers point of view. The shots show the killer accessing the victims property, and hiding themselves within the household. Then camera flashes to the murder but doesn’t actually show the stabbing because the flashing will be intense to represent the adrenalin flowing through the killer. Flashing then stops to show victim has died.
Distortion on the shot to show the warped mind of the killer
shot 4
When the flashing stops from the dream, the camera cuts immediately to the killer waking up in a cold sweat, which will be illuminated by moonlight. Killer looks worried and scared at the dream but seems to be relieved to find it was only a dream.
Camera then slowly zooms out to reveal the killers hands covered with blood, killer looks down and is startled by this.
Camera then pans down to the floor showing her clothes showing traces of blood on as well.
shot 5
Killer rushes to get dressed, Mid-shot.
Killer rushes out of the door
shot 6
Camera is below eye level at an angle, showing hallway.
Killer runs towards the stairs and runs down them
shot 7
long shot, Camera cuts to outside the house, with full house in view of the shot, front door opens and the killer runs out, down the driveway and past the camera.
shot 8
The Killer then runs to the victims house, they find the back door unlocked, and enter the house. All this is done using straight cuts and mid shots to show details of the killers expression and the Mise-en-Scene.
shot 9
entering the victims home, the killer discovers a pool of blood with signs of a struggle showing on the work surfaces/ floor. This is shot from the side to ensure the 180 degree rule isn’t broken.
Killer then slumps on the ground against the wall breaking down with head in hands.
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is a Worldwide American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is the world's oldest existing American film studio; it is also the last major film studio still headquartered in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. Paramount is consistently ranked as one of the top grossing movie studios
Paramount Pictures originate from the early 1900's, and by 1920 had over 2000 screens throughout America. On December 11, 2005, Paramount announced that it had purchased DreamWorks SKG (which was co-founded by former Paramount executive Jeffrey Katzenberg) in a deal worth $1.6 billion. The announcement was made by Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, who noted that enhancing Paramount's pipeline of pictures is a "key strategic objective in restoring Paramount's stature as a leader in filmed entertainment." The agreement doesn't include DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the most profitable part of the company that went public the previous year.
I chose this company to review because they have produced some of my favourite thrillers such as Halloween, and produced some very successful films such as the Mission Impossible films, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Collateral, Cloverfield, Friday the 13th, G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra and Paranormal Activity. These films have helped make Paramount Pictures gross revenue which stretches into million of Dollars.
Paramount Pictures originate from the early 1900's, and by 1920 had over 2000 screens throughout America. On December 11, 2005, Paramount announced that it had purchased DreamWorks SKG (which was co-founded by former Paramount executive Jeffrey Katzenberg) in a deal worth $1.6 billion. The announcement was made by Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, who noted that enhancing Paramount's pipeline of pictures is a "key strategic objective in restoring Paramount's stature as a leader in filmed entertainment." The agreement doesn't include DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the most profitable part of the company that went public the previous year.
I chose this company to review because they have produced some of my favourite thrillers such as Halloween, and produced some very successful films such as the Mission Impossible films, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Collateral, Cloverfield, Friday the 13th, G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra and Paranormal Activity. These films have helped make Paramount Pictures gross revenue which stretches into million of Dollars.
Role of BBFC
The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body, which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and videos since the passing of the Video Recordings Act in 1984.The Board was set up by the film industry in order to bring a degree of regularity to the classification of films nationally. Statutory powers on film remain with the local councils, which may overrule any of the Board's decisions, passing films we reject, banning films we have passed, and even ignoring cuts, introducing new ones, or altering categories for films exhibited under their own licensing authority. The BBFC currently issues the following certificates. The category logos were introduced in early 2002, replacing the previous ones that had been in place since 1985.
Universal
All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
Parental Guidance
General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.
12A
Suitable for those aged 12 and over. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance. (Replaced the standard 12 certificate for cinema releases in 2002.)
12
Suitable only for those aged 12 and over. Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or game. (Used for cinema as well before getting replaced by 12A in 2002)
15
Suitable only for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or game.
18
Suitable only for adults. Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or game.Restricted 18For adults only.May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.
Universal
All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
Parental Guidance
General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.
12A
Suitable for those aged 12 and over. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance. (Replaced the standard 12 certificate for cinema releases in 2002.)
12
Suitable only for those aged 12 and over. Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or game. (Used for cinema as well before getting replaced by 12A in 2002)
15
Suitable only for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or game.
18
Suitable only for adults. Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or game.Restricted 18For adults only.May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Donni Darko analysis (editing)
In the film Donnie Darko, the editing is a significant part of the film. Without it, a lot of the film would not be able to be made.
I think one of the most interesting special effects is when the watery effect seems to lead the characters around. This is very confusing for the audience because they really do not have a clue what is happening, and adds to the mystery of the film. We can see that Donnie is the only person who can see this. We can tell this from the expression upon his face, and the other characters are going on with their every day lives. This may subtly build up tension as we can see from his puzzled face that he has never witnessed this before. Then the camera pans back round and his expression is back to normal.
There are a large variety of camera shots, a lot being over the shoulder camera shots. This gets the audience involved in the conversation, drawing their attention to what is being said. There are also a fair few establishing shots, which is expected as it is the beginning of the film and the audience is new to the characters and mise- en- scene.
The camera cuts throughout the shots are very quick and sharp which the audience may not notice, but are vital to give it a professional finish.
Without the editing, it would be extremely difficult to hazard a guess as to what genre of film it is, as nearly all the special effects show sci-fi/fantasy type goings on.
I think one of the most interesting special effects is when the watery effect seems to lead the characters around. This is very confusing for the audience because they really do not have a clue what is happening, and adds to the mystery of the film. We can see that Donnie is the only person who can see this. We can tell this from the expression upon his face, and the other characters are going on with their every day lives. This may subtly build up tension as we can see from his puzzled face that he has never witnessed this before. Then the camera pans back round and his expression is back to normal.
There are a large variety of camera shots, a lot being over the shoulder camera shots. This gets the audience involved in the conversation, drawing their attention to what is being said. There are also a fair few establishing shots, which is expected as it is the beginning of the film and the audience is new to the characters and mise- en- scene.
The camera cuts throughout the shots are very quick and sharp which the audience may not notice, but are vital to give it a professional finish.
Without the editing, it would be extremely difficult to hazard a guess as to what genre of film it is, as nearly all the special effects show sci-fi/fantasy type goings on.
Sunday, 11 October 2009
Momento film analysis
‘Momento’ is a very unique film, in the sense that it is essentially reversed to create an effect that not only makes the viewer think, but also to break the rules of the Thriller genre. Throughout the film we gradually discover that what we saw at the beginning, was not what we thought to be the start, but in fact turns out to be the ending.
The creators have used two narratives in the film, which run throughout and show past and present, except we see them as the other way round in the film. The present is filmed in black and white, even though this would usually represent a flashback. The alternative narrative which is filmed as the present, but in fact is the past, is filmed in colour. This really gets the audience wondering about the film.
I think that the film has been shot in the peculiar way to represent Lennie’s frame of mind, which is distorted somewhat from reality.
The film uses deception throughout, not only in the characters but in the narrative itself, as it’s deceiving the audience from start to finish, ( or end to start ).
There is a lot of Non-diegetic sound in the scenes that I watched in class, but unlike other thrillers which use music that builds up tension, this does not. The music isn’t tense at all and creates no suspense whatsoever, but is still there for effect.
The creators have used two narratives in the film, which run throughout and show past and present, except we see them as the other way round in the film. The present is filmed in black and white, even though this would usually represent a flashback. The alternative narrative which is filmed as the present, but in fact is the past, is filmed in colour. This really gets the audience wondering about the film.
I think that the film has been shot in the peculiar way to represent Lennie’s frame of mind, which is distorted somewhat from reality.
The film uses deception throughout, not only in the characters but in the narrative itself, as it’s deceiving the audience from start to finish, ( or end to start ).
There is a lot of Non-diegetic sound in the scenes that I watched in class, but unlike other thrillers which use music that builds up tension, this does not. The music isn’t tense at all and creates no suspense whatsoever, but is still there for effect.
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