Art of the titles : Halloween

             During the presentation of Halloween, the amount of titles shown approximate to  30 - 35.The image that was prioritized was a pumpkin that was aging backward. This pumpkin was symbolic because the movie title is, Halloween . A carved out pumpkin is one tradition of it the image shown gives you a spooky feeling that makes it more suspenseful than it already due to the name of it. By adding a pumpkin that aged backward from being spoiled to be in good condition shows a reverse in events. As well as how the word were shown with the colors that pertain too that holiday, which are orange and red . It's reinforcing the acts of of the genre and  horror by just giving that great suspenseful and cringe with a sound that just gives you goosebumps . Every last detail played a part  to creating that horror film you could connect and show you that each part from the music to the lettering and backdrop.The type of way they used the titles and how they connected it to the movie.

Title Research : Final Destination

         In the viewing of the titles in Final destination it showed about twenty-two  titles. The images that were many prioritized  during the showing were pertaining towards skulls and blood using the mostly x-rays that showed the injury the person suffered. While watching the title the type of feeling given off was quite horror and thriller at the same time which appeals a lot to me.The fact that the type of music used wasn't so scary actually appealed as well.It has a lot of visual images that show and connect with the movie and show how a lot of people die.They tended yo use a lot of sound and little flashes of people dying and ways they could die. They used dark coloring like black and red to show a bloody scene. The timing as well played it a part it didn't show one slide for too long just long enough so you could have read it. Technology has been used effectively because it show the amount of definition used when shooting  those  scenes. They were shot from different C.A.M.S such as high angles and , pan , tracking shot , mid shot , close - up and etc.

Title Research : Watchthetitles.com

A title is  used to capture the reader's attention and to highlight the actually importance of the film. Usually,  the final title is created after the research is complete so that the title accurately captures what has been done during the film.Titles play an important role in the marketing and even understanding of a film. Often the first piece of information that a viewer is given during a film . An effective title can convey a theme or tone before the audience even begins to watch a movie. When doing my title research I took a look at the website ,watchthetitles.com.  Throughout the website it showed a series of title sequence, designers and studios. Each part of the website plays a role because there are websites too.  While taking a look at what the site had to offer it had many examples and decipher them thorough whether it was movie or TV show or even what type of genre.The amount of effort placed in to each title shows the amount of information  you can retain through the title is quite unbelievable. Watch a the titles gave various examples of movies and how they match the genre and connect the movies.

Title Research : Artofthetitle.com

                      The initial aim of a title is to capture the reader's attention and to highlight the   actually importance of the film. Typically, the final title is created after the research is complete so that the title accurately captures what has been done during the film.Titles play an important role in the marketing, reception, and even understanding of a film. They're  often the first piece of information that a viewer is given during a film . An effective title can convey a theme or tone before the audience even begins to watch a movie. When doing my title research I took a look at the website , Artofthetitle.com .  While taking a look at what the site had to offer it had many examples and decipher them thorough whether it was movie or TV show or even what type of genre. They're were many different types of  Designers and studios when it came to the titles which made it hard. They all showed how the title was connected to the movie. Throughout the whole site there was various titles and a video of what their title look like along with the title of the movie. The amount of effort placed in to each title shows the amount of information  you can retain through the title is quite unbelievable.

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 AFFLICTED

In the movie, the  C.A.M.S. Used were :

• Pan
• Zoom in 
• High angle
• Wide shot 
• Tracking shot 
• Three shot 
• High angle
• Establishing shot 
• Incidental music 
• Over the shoulder 
• Close up 
• Tilt 

The C.L.A.M.P.S. used was :

• The costumes was typical wear of a women and child 
• The lighting was under exposure and high key 
• The makeup used was special effects 
• The props used were board games ,etc.
• The setting was in a small town in a haunted house on Halloween 

truth or dare

   Truth or Dare 

In the movie, the  C.A.M.S. Used were :

• Pan
• Zoom in 
• High angle
• Zoom out 
• Wide shot 
• Tracking shot 
• Three shot 
• High angle
• Establishing shot 
• Incidental music 
• Over the shoulder 
• Score 
• Close up 
• Tilt 
• Dialogue 

The C.L.A.M.P.S. used was :

• The costumes was typical wear of a women and child 
• The lighting was under exposure and high key 
• The makeup used was special effects 
• The props used were board games ,etc.
• The setting was in a small town in a haunted house on Halloween 

Let’s see #1

    Insidious

In the movie, the  C.A.M.S. Used were :

• Pan
• Zoom in 
• High angle
• Zoom out 
• Wide shot 
• Tracking shot 
• Three shot 
• High angle 
• Over the shoulder 

The C.L.A.M.P.S. used was :

• The costumes was typical wear of a women and child 
• The lighting was under exposure and high key 
• The makeup used was special effects 
• The props used were books, lamps, a drawing notebook ,etc.
• The setting was a in a small town 

The sound was diegetic and nondiegetic and they used cross cutting editing.

Decision Day 🥳

       I’ve finally came to my senses on what my film genre will be. I’ve been doing research on genre lately and it came to my mind to do something unexpected which is horror films. They have something most genres don’t have in there editing process , sound or acting or even makeup .These quality make them excellent for my film . The spunk and suspense created a great  reason for my audience to be scared. It took a while , but it was worth the while horror movies will always take the cake when it come to something enjoying.Also, the amount of effort put into these movies really show starting with the special effects movies like Freddy Kruger and Micheal Myers. The.  Exquisite Detail put into each character really shows and I want my audience to really feel as if that character truly exist.

Time to expand my knowledge ---- Genre Research

   Horror Films 

• A horror film is a film that seeks to elicit fear for entertainment purposes.
•  Initially inspired by literature from authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley, horror has existed as a film genre for more than a century.

Types of Camera Angles , Shot and Movement

• Hand Held 
• Close up 
• tracking of Panning shot 
• Reverse :
• Tilted 
• Extreme long shot or long shot 
• Low Angles 
• Hand held Camera Shot 
• POV shot 
• Zoom 
• Over the Shoulder Shot , etc.
• Wide Shot 
• Canted Angle
• Establishing Shot
• Trunk shot 
•     

           In a horror film the typical things used are :

For setting - 

• Cabins. From time to time, cabins have been one of the main settings for horror film.
• Dorms
• Amusement Parks
• Forests
• Cemeteries
• Abandoned / Old buildings.

    For  Lighting - 

• Uplighting.
• Silhouette.
• Spotlighting.
• Underexposure.
• Harsh light (hard light, chiaroscuro)
• Prominent and projected shadows.
• Shooting through objects (internal frames)

For Props - 

• Fake blood
• Knifes or sharp objects 
• Television
• Baby Carriage
• The Chainsaw
• Video Camera
• Ouija Board
• Michael Myers Mask
• Sunglasses.

For costumes

 They tend to used special effects to create various characters in the movie such as : Freddy Kruger , Micheal Myers , and etc.

For Acting 

   They tend to be dramatic, and very suspenseful in there responses.


Common editing :
Liberal use of negative space
Non liner sounds
subliminal images
Infrasound.etc
Common elements:

• Fear of death. This is the ultimate fear, both existentially and psychologically. ... 
• The dark.
• Creepy, crawly things
• Scary places
• Disfigurement
• Dismemberment
• Suspense (anticipation and expectations)
• Spooky music.

Drama Films 

•    The typical C.A.M.S used are establishing shot,
• mid-shot 
• Long shot 
•  two and three shots
• Point of view shots 
• over the shoulder shots 
• Wide shot 
• Eye level 
• Low angle 
• Tracking shot 
• Zoom
• Flash pan
• Pan 
• Trunk shot 

C.L.A.M.P.S.

The common used in drama fund tend to match the setting of the science and the era at that time to appeal to the audience. The lighting is practical setting lighting , high key , diffused overhead , kicker light with soft fill , and low key .The  type of acting used  are serious presentations or stories with settings or life situations that portray realistic characters in conflict with either themselves, others, or forces of nature. The makeup used in film unions classify movie makeup artists based on the area of the actor's body needing makeup. A makeup artist applies cosmetics from the top of a persons head to the top of their breastbone. Most drama films used everyday day things such as 

staffs, food, weapons, lanterns and candles, canes, staffs, parasols, and practically anything else an actor could or might pick up.

The setting of a story can change throughout the plot. The environment includes geographical location such as beach or mountains, the climate and weather, and the social or cultural aspects such as a school, theatre, meeting, club, etc. when editing a drama film the techniques used a cutaways, match cut, a regular cut , establishing shot , etc .

Drama elements :

• Focus. Focus is often used interchangeably with the terms concentration and engagement, assisting the performer in the portrayal of believable characters. ... 
• Tension. Tension can sometimes be used as an interchangeable term with conflict
• Timing
• Rhythm
• Contrast
• Mood
• Space
• Language

 In drama films the kind of suspense full build throughout a conflict between a character is not quite appealing to most ,but I do enjoy it. When it comes to drama I hate the long time to get to the whole more of the story or film you can say .

 

Genre Research Reflection

Genre Research

  During mid September of 2019 my teacher had assigned  to make a PowerPoint. The assignment was drawn from a hat which had your genre you'll be making it about . I ended up with the genre , crime . I went into full detail about what is the typical norm of that. From the movement of the camera when shooting to typical lighting design . The project was a great learning experience from learn more than the typical. I worked on my power point independently at the time and was quite informing for this was my first year in AICE MEDIA STUDIES. The assignment was used to expand our learning on genres and broaden the topic.

WHAT WILL IT BE

      It’s been a hard decision narrowing down which pitches , which are a Hollywood term to describe an idea where a film is encapsulated in 25 words or less usually in one sentence. The pitches I will Ben presenting are going to film within the next few months. This is a very hard decision for me because Thai will be used for my AICE. Exam.The two pitches I’ve decided to choose are :

- a teenage girl envy gets out of control 

- there are always two sides to a person you may not realize 

   The reason why I want the pitch, a teenage envy goes over her head. This film would be very suspenseful and has a very good opening. Having a film like this will have the audience wanting more of the film. Creating a story line for this act will be very easy but not easy to film . This film would be very much free writing and improv. This is also relatable because many people has always felt as if someone who suppose to be your friend actually envy’s you. This is very attracting to most teenagers which will catch their attention.

  My second pitch isn’t he most dependable because making a storyline would be so easy to do. Also, making sure it doesn’t leave the audience bored and make them wanting more isn’t quite the issue. It’s is pretty bland and doesn’t have a eye opting type of pitch is drys the mind. It’s in the typical length of a pitch but lacks a wow factor . Not having a wow factor can affect the way people view my story or film . if people aren’t attracted to what I’m filming then it would be a waste  I have to keep people eye wanting more of my story. The lack of interest will change the outcome as will as the C.A.M.S which can change the greatness of it all making sure the film is viewable.

      After taking about this I’ve decided to choose my frat pitch. This is my most favorite pitch the simplicity of it all and attractiveness is what makes me love it. This film will be a film that puts my techniques to the test. I wanted to film a teenage girl envying another because it’s relate for teens. With a wow factor this pitch has it will keep my audience wanting more and more.

Starting the Final Task

         " The Start of my Final task "

         Now into the third quarter of Media studies as a junior in high school I  acquire an abundance of information throughout the whole class. My work ethic toward Media Studies has grown. The next couple months are very critical for me as a junior year in high school as we slowly approach the end of the school year. I tended to enhance my skills as a beginner in film to somewhat of knowledge throughout my 2019-2020 school year. As we work ourselves in 2020, I tend to improve my skills as a whole. As we just been assign our next assignment for the next couple of months. Today I'll be talking about my pitches and my learning experiences in the class. During this project I will be doing it on my own with no help. I will have having actors of both sexes to help me out in this project to have a very clear film. During this project I will be taking the place of the director and camera women.
       Throughout this whole course I’ve picked up many skills and tactics while filming, editing or even acting as a character. Being able to do your part in your project was a success for I was a new comer. From the start of the quarter leading C.A.M.S. and MIS-EN-SCENE to knowing the prep for my exam. Every tact I was taught was always put to actions as well as help me be able to identify it when in use. I tend to adore the use of a camera because it puts you in control of what your audience sees.That improves the film most definitely due to the film is supposed to be portray because you wouldn’t want to mislead your audience. For my upcoming film I tend to use of all of the skills taught to me throughout the year. All the things I’ve learned in AICE media will be show in my next film.
     The pitches I have for my next film are :
-A young teenage girl who tends to be friends with a  popular girl stalks her because she envy’s her life as she scrolls on her instagram she loses it
-A football player on his way to D-1 has the most perfect life and one night has changed it all
- A young man growing up in the ghetto goes to a school in the suburbs living two different lives