Research

I have recently been researching the conventions of horror by watching different trailers, all with the horror genre. This allows me to look deeper into the conventions of horror from a different perspective. This will be very helpful whilst i am filming. i will be able to use the ideas and skills they have used to make the end quality of my film greater.

Video evaluations

Bruce Almighty

          In the first minute there are over 50 different shots as this makes the film look fresh and the audience entertained without giving too much of the film away. In Bruce almighty . The 50 different shots include all types of camera movements, angles and types. This allows you to see it from different angles and shows the producer knows what he is doing with the editing. In Bruce Almighty the music is very cheesy upbeat music, this is because it fits with the genre of comedy. This lets the audience know that its comedy. During the film there is a lot of high key lighting used to show that it’s not a creepy horror and it also shows the key things in each scene and sets the comedy mood. During the trailer there are many catch lines from the film used to try and help the audience get an understanding of the film without seeing too much.

Jumper

Even in this short trailer there is so much editing and lighting. This will attract attention as it shows they have spent alot of money on the editing. The special effects look great. Special effects include fast jump cutting this shows the audience that the main character can move from one point to another very quickly and shows all of the editing is well thought about, and it shows that the editors have taken real care in planning this film to make it seem more realistic. Most of the lighting is quite bright with only a few dark scenes this is shown  by using high key lighting to show the tension and build an atmosphere that will entertain the audience and make them want to see the movie.

Riding solo

Me and cadell started off this project as a duo but we have now decided that we will branch off into two solo producers, produce our own films and come back and compare the two at the end and see which one is best. I feel that i will be able to carry on with the work by myself.

Film poster analysis

Poster analysis

This is the second analysis of a horror film poster i did. This is much more detailed as there are more details to pick out and talk about what things symbolise and represent.

Poster analysis

This is an analysis of a film poster for come play with me. I have tried to talk about the genre and what it represents.

Actors found

We have found the 2 main actors for our 2 main characters. This is very handy as  they are both talented actors and will give the trailer a new dimension. These two actors are: Rosco Nutting and Julie Emery.

Conventions of Horror

Horror Conventions

Horror films try to:

Frighten and panic

Cause dread and alarm

Invoke our hidden fears

Captivate and entertain us in a cathartic experience

Conclude in terrifying shocking final.

Different audience types:

Nightmares

Vulnerability

Alienation

Revulsions

Terry of the unknown

Fear of death

Loss of identity

Fear of sexuality.

Typical horror story line:

Something that relates to the supernatural

A fierce animal

Murderers – something that wears scary out fits and masks.

Shot logging sheet