Here is a picture of a member of my group filming me as we recorded footage.
Here there is a screen shot of us when we was editing as a group.
Monday 18 March 2013
Progress
We have making quite a bit of progress with the editing as we have started to piece a couple of clips together as well as pinpointing what we want to do and how we want to use it. We are nearing the deadline so we need to speed up a bit so we can complete our project in time.
Here is a picture of a member of my group filming me as we recorded footage.
Here there is a screen shot of us when we was editing as a group.
Here is a picture of a member of my group filming me as we recorded footage.
Here there is a screen shot of us when we was editing as a group.
Sound
The Shining - The sound of the shining has a great effect as it is a good sign post for the genre, the non-diegetic sound is pretty eerie and creepy and perhaps gives the impression that it is a horror movie, this soundtrack has the typical sound track conventions of a horror movie, as the sound carries on it creates a supernatural/dark feel to it. Then a windy type sound is introduced which only compliments the effect the sound is creating.
Max Payne - The opening of max Payne starts with a sound bridge. Next we hear the diegetic sound of him heavily breathing as well as the sound of him being underwater. And then a baby crying. These sounds are all parallel to the negative scene which is being shown. We can also hear a clock ticking perhaps emphasizing the time, with non-diegetic voice overs. Then there is a sound bridge onto the high street as you can hear the sirens and the busy people on the street. These sounds signpost the genre of the film.
Boyz N The Hood - From the opening of Boyz n the hood, you can hear a shootout and someone being killed, then you then hear the news report of people speaking about their family. Use of racial terms and you can hear police sirens as well, these all signpost the genre once again. We thought looking at this would be useful as our genre ties in with this to an extent. From 0.16 - 1.06
What we said is that we will try to use a soundtrack to signpost our genre as we researched films and the majority tended to do this as it was effective and it gives an insight for the audience as they know what to expect.
Max Payne - The opening of max Payne starts with a sound bridge. Next we hear the diegetic sound of him heavily breathing as well as the sound of him being underwater. And then a baby crying. These sounds are all parallel to the negative scene which is being shown. We can also hear a clock ticking perhaps emphasizing the time, with non-diegetic voice overs. Then there is a sound bridge onto the high street as you can hear the sirens and the busy people on the street. These sounds signpost the genre of the film.
Boyz N The Hood - From the opening of Boyz n the hood, you can hear a shootout and someone being killed, then you then hear the news report of people speaking about their family. Use of racial terms and you can hear police sirens as well, these all signpost the genre once again. We thought looking at this would be useful as our genre ties in with this to an extent. From 0.16 - 1.06
What we said is that we will try to use a soundtrack to signpost our genre as we researched films and the majority tended to do this as it was effective and it gives an insight for the audience as they know what to expect.
Sunday 10 March 2013
Art Of The Title
Art of the title can be the animations used with texts, or even the typography, these titles can really compliment and consolidate the atmosphere of the movie if used to effect, it could also help signpost the genre of the film. The artwork of the opening credits/title need to be effective as they set the tone for the rest of the movie. Below are two different examples of effective art works with titles and opening credits. One with animation with texts and one just simply typography.
Spider-man
The spider-man main titles use animation with text. These are effective as the text and animations look how the film should feel, everyone knows about spider-man and the webs in the background are iconic. The words seem to cling onto the webs as well which gives of the spider like vibe which compliments the film even further. These are good and effective as they link directly to the theme of the film the iconic webs set the mood of the film. Then there is also animation with an animated version of spider-man being shown which of course captivates the audience and gains there attention which is essential for the start of an movie. They also move into an animated city, which perhaps shows the audience how this spider-man film will take place.
Shaft
Shaft is an example of the typography placed over the action of the movie. There is a basic font, but it stands out due to the bright red colour, the credits are short but happen as the movie has started, this is effective as it allows the establishing shot to establish the location of the film, as well as introduce the film title at the same time.
Spider-man
The spider-man main titles use animation with text. These are effective as the text and animations look how the film should feel, everyone knows about spider-man and the webs in the background are iconic. The words seem to cling onto the webs as well which gives of the spider like vibe which compliments the film even further. These are good and effective as they link directly to the theme of the film the iconic webs set the mood of the film. Then there is also animation with an animated version of spider-man being shown which of course captivates the audience and gains there attention which is essential for the start of an movie. They also move into an animated city, which perhaps shows the audience how this spider-man film will take place.
Shaft
Shaft is an example of the typography placed over the action of the movie. There is a basic font, but it stands out due to the bright red colour, the credits are short but happen as the movie has started, this is effective as it allows the establishing shot to establish the location of the film, as well as introduce the film title at the same time.
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Credits
The opening credits of a movie are usually pretty short and only feature the names of main characters, directors, producers and maybe the production or distribution companies.
Credits don't have a specific order in the way which they are ordered although film companies do seem to follow in a specific way.
The studio which distributed the film.
The name of the company which produced the film.
The name of the director and producer of the film.
The film title is then revealed.
Then the main actors.
These are usually displayed with typography over either a blank screen or the action of the film, although other types are used but this all depends on what the production team aims to achieve with the opening of the film.
I am relating this to my opening sequence by using this the order they follow to influence our opening sequence, although we do not want to follow those conventions we had the idea we would reveal the title of our film at the ending of our opening sequence because we believe it will give our opening sequence a greater sense of the atmosphere we want to create.
Examples which follow these basic guidelines.
Credits don't have a specific order in the way which they are ordered although film companies do seem to follow in a specific way.
The studio which distributed the film.
The name of the company which produced the film.
The name of the director and producer of the film.
The film title is then revealed.
Then the main actors.
These are usually displayed with typography over either a blank screen or the action of the film, although other types are used but this all depends on what the production team aims to achieve with the opening of the film.
I am relating this to my opening sequence by using this the order they follow to influence our opening sequence, although we do not want to follow those conventions we had the idea we would reveal the title of our film at the ending of our opening sequence because we believe it will give our opening sequence a greater sense of the atmosphere we want to create.
Examples which follow these basic guidelines.
Opening Sequence - Scream
Scream doesn't introduce the antagonist like most films, we only hear him which creates a sense of mystery, although they do introduce the stereotyped 'Damsel in distress'. The mysterious voice we hear captivates the audience and the tension which is created. Core themes are introduced via the conversation on the phone by the antagonist explaining to the 'damsel' about her boyfriend. You can tell that this is a horror movie and that murder will take place and run throughout the movie. The camera movement is particularly important as it uses different camera angles and shots so the audience can read her emotions. Her facial expressions change and you can clearly tell that she is in distress.
There are also close ups on other objects which perhaps show and emphasize their importance in this scene, for example the close up on the knife may suggest that the knife will be used or could be an important object in this scene, or even it could just be used as a sign post.
The film also smartly uses dialogue to signpost the genre of this movie (horror) by talking about other horror movies such as "Nightmare on elm street" and "Halloween" which are well known horror films renowned for the killing that takes place.
There are also close ups on other objects which perhaps show and emphasize their importance in this scene, for example the close up on the knife may suggest that the knife will be used or could be an important object in this scene, or even it could just be used as a sign post.
Opening Sequence - Fast 5
The opening of Fast Five manages to establish four of the main characters and it does by by switching between close ups one each of these characters. This opening sequence introduces and tells the audience about the core themes which underpin this film, the fast sports cars suggest illegal sports cars will be a major focus alongside crime, which is shown as one of the main characters is detained on a bus on his way to a prison, wearing typical prison clothes. The clothes he is wearing, and the cars are major signposts of the genre. As you see the cars pulling up on the side of the truck, in front and in behind this captivates the audience and gains their interest as they want to know what they're planning and what will happen next.
The pace of the editing here is significant. The editing is at a fast pace with frames usually last two seconds, i think this helps as it is interesting and it also compliments the fact of speed, the cars are moving at speed and the editing is at a speed to match that and two emphasize the speed which the cars are travelling at.
Camera movement is used here well as it ranges with a variety of different shots, long shots, close ups, etc.. the long shots are effective as they use it to establish the location and allows you two see all four vehicles in the frame at once, and the close ups are used to look at a particular character so you can read their facial expressions. The close up on the cars also is effective as it allows you to identify the brand of the car. in this case a dodge charger, this is effective as you would associate a charger with this genre it is another signpost of the genre.
The pace of the editing here is significant. The editing is at a fast pace with frames usually last two seconds, i think this helps as it is interesting and it also compliments the fact of speed, the cars are moving at speed and the editing is at a speed to match that and two emphasize the speed which the cars are travelling at.
Camera movement is used here well as it ranges with a variety of different shots, long shots, close ups, etc.. the long shots are effective as they use it to establish the location and allows you two see all four vehicles in the frame at once, and the close ups are used to look at a particular character so you can read their facial expressions. The close up on the cars also is effective as it allows you to identify the brand of the car. in this case a dodge charger, this is effective as you would associate a charger with this genre it is another signpost of the genre.
Opening Sequence - The Dark Knight
This opening scene is extremely effective as it uses the conventions of a typical opening scene as you would expect but uses them to great effect.
The first shot you see is an establishing shot which is great as it establishes the location of the movie which seems to be inner city in America. The next shot is a medium close up of an character with a mask which draws a sense of intrigue as he seems to be up to no good. Directly after this camera solely focuses on one character, who is clearly connected to the previous one as they are dressed in the same manner, But this person seems to be standing with more authority and power which establishes him as perhaps the leader and the main antagonist. Core themes are introduced as well, such as guns, crime murder but there is also a scene where someone takes a stand, which is most definitely a running theme throughout this movie.
The soundtrack to this is significant as it creates the atmosphere for the opening, the soundtrack has a sinister sound to it which compliments what is currently ongoing on screen.
The camera movement in the opening scene is important, close ups are used quite regularly as well as shot reverse shots, this creates a sense of tension throughout the conversations which are being held and the it highlights the importance of the characters.
The first shot you see is an establishing shot which is great as it establishes the location of the movie which seems to be inner city in America. The next shot is a medium close up of an character with a mask which draws a sense of intrigue as he seems to be up to no good. Directly after this camera solely focuses on one character, who is clearly connected to the previous one as they are dressed in the same manner, But this person seems to be standing with more authority and power which establishes him as perhaps the leader and the main antagonist. Core themes are introduced as well, such as guns, crime murder but there is also a scene where someone takes a stand, which is most definitely a running theme throughout this movie.
The soundtrack to this is significant as it creates the atmosphere for the opening, the soundtrack has a sinister sound to it which compliments what is currently ongoing on screen.
The camera movement in the opening scene is important, close ups are used quite regularly as well as shot reverse shots, this creates a sense of tension throughout the conversations which are being held and the it highlights the importance of the characters.
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