Sound in our prelim

Song 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjP6i_px1qg&list=PL540068A2EF5162A1&index=4

This music is taken form 'The Bourne Identity' when Jason Bourne is at the bank going through his safety deposit box.

This type of music is commonly used in thrillers to create tension and suspense. It also alerts the audience that something is happening when the music builds up speed and volume.

We will use this music from the start and up to the point when the man meets the second Mexican in the lift. We will use it because it is slow at the start which will help build tension and it also speeds up which will fit in when the man is running away.

 

Song 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OksV3SuJejY

The music is taken from the film ‘The Good The Bad and The Ugly’ where the 3 men are standing around in a graveyard as they have a face off and draw their weapons.

This type of music is most commonly used in western and showdowns and help to create tension through it use of non- diegetic sound because the instruments used create a range of high and low pitch with different speed.

We will use this music during an intense stand-off between the man and the second Mexican, who he appears from the lift and then hits the man. We chose to use this because it fits the scene very well and it is dramatic.

 

Interrogation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVf4AqjNU9M

This music was taken from the game 'Alpha Protocol' where a man is being interrogated.

This type of music is sometimes used in interrogation scenes because it is very calm which is as it does not fit the mood.

We will use this music during the interrogation scene at the end because it is designed for that but also because it won't be too loud so it doesn't overpower the original audio.

Actors, costume and props in our prelim

Actors

-Sam Hargrave - Man

-Tom Branch - Mexican no. 1

-Glen Burton - Mexican no. 2

Costume

-Sam Hargrave - Coat/Jacket

-Tom Branch -  Sombrero and poncho

-Glen Burton - Sombrero and poncho

Props

-Revolver pistol

-Briefcase

-Chairs/Stools

-Maracas

-Torch/Lamp

Cameraman

-Sam Thistlewood

Analysis of snatch opening scene

In the opening sequence of Snatch we see the main characters in the film doing something. When we see each character it shows them doing something and then it freezes and zooms in on their face and highlights them with a thin line. A coloured background wipes behind them and then their name appears in a western style typography with a star. This is quite a cartoon style effect. 

During the next sequence the shot is made to appear as if it was one continuous pan. However, it is not but it is cleverly edited to make it appear so. This makes a really interesting sequence and it also stops the use of boring straight cuts. This effect of one shot is made by using graphic matches. For example, they cut from someone holding a diamond to another person holding a diamond by getting extremely close up and rotating the shot.

This whole opening sequence tells us that the genre of the film is an action thriller. This is because it shows us the characters doing their jobs or hobbies which give us an idea of what type of people they are. We can tell that the film is an action thriller because the characters are fighting in scenes and they are putting people into car boots.

By seeing the characters in the opening sequence we can tell that they are violent and dangerous. We can also tell that they are criminals as they are playing illegal poker games and they have diamonds and lots of money. It also implies that some of them are less violent than others and that some are maybe into the business sides of whatever they are doing. Furthermore, their clothing suggests that they are different types of people.

The sequence also gives the audience an idea as to what the film is about. Their clothing and actions make them appear as criminals which makes you thing that they are going to do something illegal. When they are in the back of the van with guns and they take off their masks it suggests that they have robbed a bank.

Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene - "Having put into scene"

It is used to describe visual effects. This includes:

-Props             

-Costume        

-Makeup         

-Lighting

-Actors

-Setting

-Background

-Camera work

-Visual effects

-Shadows

Why is mise-en-scene important?

It helps to define the genre.

It sets the atmosphere.

It engages the audience.

You can understand more about the characters.

It allows directors to make their own style - Auteur

 

 

 

 

Mise-en-scene In snatch opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



analysis of bourne identity soundtrack

The first song that we hear in the film is a very calm song. There are string instruments playing which makes it high pitch. In the background you also hear some thunder (Ambient sound) which creates the effect of danger and distress. The thunder is probably non-diegetic sound that they added in to add effect.

The next song that we hear is also very calm to start of with but it speeds up. This creates tension and it tells the audience that something is happening. The song has low pitch string instruments throughout but also has high pitch strings when it builds up pace.

The next song is very fast most of the way through and has lots of drums in it and electric guitars. This makes it more intense and implies that there is a chase. The drums add loud bangs which is accompanied by diegetic gun shots and doors being kicked open so it fits the scene very well. Towards the end it slows down which suggests that the chase has or will soon come to an end.

The fourth song is very quiet and slow which is used to split up the fast paced music scenes and it also allows for conversations and information to be exchanged. It is incidental music as the slowness of it fits the slow moving car in the scene.

This song is very fast paced throughout. It features a lot of guitars and drums. There are some lyrics in it but they are only two or three words at a time. This music accompanies the scene very well as it is a fast paced car chase. The loudness of the song also fits with the loud car engines.

The next song is very fast pace which suggests that it is a fight rather than a chase. It is made up of lots of drums which creates loud noises like in a fight. The song has an angry and strong feel to it which immerses the audience into the fight more.

The final song starts off very calm and quiet but it builds up speed and volume. It creates tension towards the start as it is quiet and you don't know what is going to happen. When it starts to build up speed it indicates that something is about to happen and it prepares the audience rather than throwing them straight into it. Finally, when it becomes really fast it is synchronous as it fits what is happening. This song is made of string instruments which creates that high pitch noise which is unsettling.

 

 

Sound in thriller

Diegetic - Sound from the original recordings.

Non-diegetic - Sound that is added in during editing.

Asynchronous - Non-diegetic sound which is opposite of the mood.

Synchronous - Diegetic sound which relates to the mood.

Tone

Volume

Crescendo - Volume increase.

Silence - To increase tension.

Sadism - Pleasure from inflicting pain (sadist)

What makes a good thriller sound track?

-Slow pace to fast pace

-Crescendo

-Mixing in pitch

-Build up of tension

-Sadism

-Instrumental

-Minor key

-Heart beat

-No lyrics

-Sense of enigma (mystery)

sin city audience profile

Overview

Sin City was made in 2005 and it is a Hybrid genre. It is a crime thriller and it’s a neo-noir styled film. The majority of the film is shown in black and white but there are certain colours that are shown (e.g. red and yellow).

Demographics

Age:

It is rated an 18 but it is aimed at people up to 30 years old.

Gender: 

It is mainly aimed at men but it is also aimed at women.

Race/Ethnicity: 

This film is aimed at people of every race.

Socio-economic class:

It is aimed at groups E, D and C2.

I can tell that it is aimed at this audience because younger people enjoy action films and men especially like them. It is aimed at all races because there is no racial sidings or discrimination so no one will find it offensive. I think that it is aimed at those socio-economic classes because students enjoy action films and people who work in retail will enjoy something like this when they get back from work.

 

 

Psychographics

 

 

 

Interests:

This film is aimed at people who enjoy action, violence and thrillers. It is also aimed at people who like comic books, as this film follows the style of the original comic books.

Hobbies:

It is aimed at people who like being active.

It can also be appealing to people who like shooting guns.

Star Persona:

Furthermore, this film is aimed at people who are Bruce Willis fans and who enjoy the films he is in.

I know this because it contains all of the things that these types of people enjoy and it can help engage them in the film more when they have a better understanding of what is happening.

 

Peer assessment of pitch

 

Presentation skills - 2/3                                                                  
Eye contact - 2/3                                                                            
Excellent visual presentation - 2/3                                                  
Uses good shots from the film - 2/3
Uses excellent examples from advertising campaign - 1/3
Uses psychographics - 3/3
Uses demographics - 2/3
Uses socio-economic status - 2/3
Have you got a clear idea of the typical audience - 2/3

Overall - 18/27

Improvements:
I need to speak clearer and more confidently.
I need to make more eye contact.
I need to use more adverts for the film.

 

Preliminary-order of shots

-Extreme close up – The man reaching for the door handle.

-Mid shot - The man walks through the door and turns left.

-Long shot – The man walking down the corridor towards the camera.

-Close up – A wanted poster of the man.

-Over the shoulder – A Mexican at the bottom of the stairs.

-Close up – The man’s shocked face.

-Close up – The Mexican shoots at the man.

-Mid shot – The man runs back down the corridor away from the camera.

-Extreme close up – The man hastily presses the lift button.

-Mid shot - The man looks down the corridor at the Mexican.

-Mid shot – The lift opens with Mexican no. 2 in it.

-Extreme close up – The man's stunned face.

-Extreme close up - The Mexican no.2 shacking maracas.

-Mid shot – Mexican no.2 hits man with a maraca.

-High angle mid shot - The man falls to the ground.

-Black out – The screen goes black.

-Low angle mid shot – Mexican 1 is standing behind the man as he is interrogated.

-Mid shot - Mexican no.2 trying to open the briefcase.

-Low angle mid shot – Mexican 2 shoots the man with a revolver.

There will be a minimum of 19 shots in this sequence. There could possibly be more if we decide to include close-ups to show emotions and the characters looking at each other.

Vox pop research

Vox Populi - "Voice of the people"

How to get an audiences opinion?
-Verbal Feedback
-Interviews
-Ratings
-Forums
-Questionnaires
-Reviews
-Social Media

Interview
-It starts with a question.
-It then show the person with their name, age and occupation.
-They answer the question.
-It then goes to another person and does the same again.
-Then after more people the edit will go back to a previous person without their name.

-In an interview the person is on the right hand side and at eye level to the camera.
-It is usually filmed on a busy street to make it look like they picked a random person.
-The interviewer does not say much.
-The person speaks at the interviewer, not the camera.
-They only show 10 second clips at a time.

Vox pop interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I0mD-BVuqM

From my Vox pop I learnt what people like in thrillers and what they want to see, also what people like as a subgenre to thrillers. From my research I learnt that people like to see crime and action thrillers. people enjoy crime thrillers as they are intense and keep them watching. people like action thrillers as they said that they like the action in them and there is always something happening for them to watch. This tells me that crime and action are the two most like thriller genres so this can help me to decide on what genre of thriller I will use when I produce my thriller. I also found out that people like to watch thrillers because of the excitement, suspense, mystery and that it keeps them on the edge of the seat. This tells me what I should put in my thriller and in my openings titles, I need to make it intense and have some action in it.

Preliminary task

Our preliminary task- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO2E0ewychA

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

Tom: "Were you born on the highway?"
Jerry: "Uh no, why?"
Tom: "Because that's where most accidents happen."

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

Teacher: "Kids, what does the chicken give you?"
Student: "Meat!"
Teacher: "Very good! Now what does the pig give you?"
Student: "Bacon!"
Teacher: "Great! And what does the fat cow give you?"
Student: "Homework!"

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

Q: What's red and smells like blue paint?
A: Red paint.

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

Q: Why is a baseball game a good place to go on a hot day?
A: Because there are lots of fans.

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don't cry. It's only a joke.

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

I was wondering why the ball kept getting bigger and bigger, and then it hit me.

Thriller research

The first trailer I watched was the Bourne identity, this is an action/ thriller film, in the screen shot a man ropes in through a window holding a gun, and he smashes the glass on his way in. This trailer fits the thriller genre as it had fight scenes and guns/weapons, guns fit the thriller genre conventions as in most films they have action which is caused by the guns. The main storyline of the film is that a man wakes up and he has amnesia, he then has to try to find out what has happened to him, all the time he is being chased by assassins.

The second trailer I watched was Shutter Island this is a mystery/thriller, in the screen shot there is a long, dark, hallway which is common of the thriller genre as it shows mystery and builds suspense as you don’t know what is down the hall. In the film U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is searching for a murderess who has escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane. This film contains lots of cuts in the editing which is common of the thriller genre.

 The third film I watched was no country for old men, which is a crime/drama/thriller, in the screenshot there is a man with an explosion behind him, this is common of convention of the thriller genre, as it shows action and adds excitement to the film.  In the film a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.    

 

Joke of the day

Joke of the day:

Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? Yeah, he pasta way.