AICE Media Studies

Font: Gochi Hand Color: White for title, black for everything else Size: Title is the biggest, fitting a good chunk of the screen. Everything else will be only slightly smaller. I don't want otto blend in, I'd rather it stand out. Working Title: Sophia and The Spirit The title will flicker on screen, a callback to traditional horror flicks in which ghosts often appear. It will appear after a second or two, leaving only when the garage door is open

Schedule: March 4th: Storyboard March 12th: Filming Day 1 March 18th: Filming Day 2 March 19th: Editing day 1 March 20th: Editing day 2 Location: My garage Participants: Myself Amanda Olga Healthy and Safety: It'd be better not to touch the power tools at all, so I'll make sure no one does. I'll be operating the opening and closing of my garage. I have a safety kit on hand. Backup plan: If the weather doesn't work out for having the garage door open, I'll either make script alterations or film on a different day. If the weather is truly bad and I cant just film with the door closed, I might just film at a friend's garage.

  Scene 1 *C is sitting in the dark of the room. All is silent.  Scene 2 *The darkness is broken when the garage door opens* Non diegetic sound: Steady music with remotely jazzy beat upon door opening Diegetic sound: Garage door opening Lighting: Bright, sunny.  *A is standing with her box of decorations, phone balanced on her shoulder with B on the line. She talks into it. She begins cleaning up and decorating.* Diegetic sound: B on the phone  A: I told you it wouldn’t cave in. C: Ah. Mortals.  B: Why even did you choose this place? A: Because it’s a little spooky, figured it’d be good for a Halloween party. Maybe it’s haunted.  *she walks past C, who is invisible to her* C, mockingly: Maybe it’s haunted. Maybe you should get out of my house.  *A continues decorating* B: It’s probably not haunted, the house isn’t that old. It’s got an automatic garage, right? A: When we’re those even invented? C: Late twenties. B: Who knows? C: I do. Late twenties. Sc...

  - What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? The title as well as the producer, director, etc. - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  Just a field of grass, some villagers, and an establishing mountain shot. - What connotations do these images carry? Immersion in the culture of this village, mostly. - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  It feels very intimate and homey with the chanting/singing of the village people, so one can assume you'll get to know the characters well. - What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to it's target audience? It keeps the beginning light and airy to ensure a feeling of security and consistency for its audience. - How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques The camera doesn't move at all, the camera focusing on the dry grass blowing and then on the background villagers I found this title on... Yout...

- What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? Just the companies behind the film and then the film title - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  The image of the protagonist waking up and starting his day, and then the large crowds awaiting his performance - What connotations do these images carry? They bring to light the fame that the protagonist has, while at the same time showing his morning routine so we relate to him in a more intimate sense. - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  This is going to be a personal story as shown by how the camera is very zoomed in on little details of his routine - What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to it's target audience? The background music belongs to the person whom the protagonist is meant to portray - How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques The camera glides across screen and zooms in f...

- What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? The title as well as the usual credits, a couple of main actresses, producer, director, etc. - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  Images of distress for our female protagonists and her colleagues, with themes of child abuse and human trafficking. - What connotations do these images carry? They bring the viewer into a feeling of distress, fear, and sadness. Maybe even discomfort. - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  A lot of these themes are distressing in specific to the female audience. This is done on purpose, as the rest of the movie has themes that also resonate with women. - What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to it's target audience? The music gives a sense of both urgency and sophistication within the mansion. There is also an air of haphazardness in regards to the house's decoration. - How has technology been used effectively? You want to consi...

- What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? Aside from the films title at the end of the opening sequence, there actually are not any credits. - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  Dolls, masks, and statues with various expressions are littered throughout the scene. The camera does close up shots of them. They are colorful but the house remains quite dark. - What connotations do these images carry? Slightly unsettling if not amusing imagery. It gives the movie a fun tone, with an air of mystery - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? While it is a character drama, it is also a mystery, and the objects given screen time with no context leaves the viewer with questions. We also get introduced to an important character to the story. - What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to it's target audience? The music gives a sense of both urgency and sophistication within the mansion. There is also an air of haphazardnes...

- https://www.artofthetitle.com/feature/top-10-title-sequences-of-2020/ ( As seen in photo ) This site is organized by recommended title sequences, recently added ones, and classic ones, at least when the page is first opened. There is also the option to pick out a title sequences by designer or even by studio. You would likely have to have prior knowledge to navigate this site. The majority of the names and studios mentioned are unknown to me. To use this feature you'd need more than a bit of film knowledge. There are also sequences grouped into ones that have won awards. There is also a small tool at the bottom. It says things like 'titles' and 'designs', but it's not super organized. 'Titles' gives you exactly that, titles movie openings and summaries. There's no order that I can see. Overall the site is fairly casual. - https://www.watchthetitles.com/ This website seems to have a number of interviews for those who worked on some of the featured p...

  Camera-  Follows the characters a lot during Musical numbers Angles- Many close up shots. Movement- Very deliberate. Out of the ones I've researched I believe this film has the most variety of angles, due in part to the musical and dancing aspect. Costumes- Old fashioned.  The circus clothes are brightly colored in contrast to the extras. Lighting- The circus is intentionally brighter than the rest of the setting. The beginning sequence as a whole is very hopeful, so each scene is colorfully and/or strategically lit. Acting- Very earnest and emotionally charged. Expressions are serious, as it's not the funniest movie ever. Dancing is also incorporated, not very metaphorical, but emotional all the same.  Makeup- Anne specifically has rather bright makeup, fitting to her character. Most of the performers are done up in makeup to some extent.. Props- Not many of great importance, maybe the apple from the beginning. The circus performers use many props in their acts th...

   Camera-  Much more dynamic to showcase emotion and what the character is seeing. Angles- We tend to see what the character sees, lots of over the shoulder Movement- Moves slowly, or stays in place. The occasional gentle zoom. Costumes- Set in Nazi Germany, we see many of their uniforms, and dirty older fashioned clothes. Lighting- Surprisingly bright at times, mostly a lighter brown. Fighting scenes tend to be a dull gray. Acting- Outside of being a drama, it's a dark comedy. The acting of the children is innocent in stark contrast to the setting, which is somehow both amusing and distressing. Makeup- Dirty faces, war wounds, makeup from the time period, etc. Props- Weapons you would expect to see in Nazi Germany, mostly. Set- Sticks to the one town, either in Jojos home, the streets, or the forest. A scene or two in other buildings. Editing- Voices get louder when closer to the camera and vice versa, or if important. Blasting from weapons, debris flying everywhere, pe...

  Camera-  Tends to follow the subject more than I remember. Angles- head and upper-body shots. 3/4 head angles a lot for the actors. Movement- Moves around more than I thought it would. Costumes- Simple, jeans and jackets mostly. There is a Halloween costume scene with fun costumes as well. Lighting- Kept bright or at least well lit for the majority. Flashback scene is more muted. Acting- Sincere. vary by character, each of them feels unique. Makeup- Nothing extraordinary, very lightweight, a bit brighter for the women. Props- Not the laptop as much as what's on them, text conversations and emails Set- Sticks to either the school or Simons ( Protags ) home.  His room feels a lot like my own room, very 'average young person'. Editing- Voices get louder when closer to the camera and vice versa, or if important. Texting sounds are quite loud as well. Sound- Doesn't over-do the music. The music itself is very tech-y. No instruments i can pinpoint, but very pretty to listen...

 I've decided to pick drama! The beginning of horror films have some sort of lore set up, which I thought was too complicated. Comedy set ups tend to be slower ,a build up to plot. There is usually no lore established. I liked drama films because I didn't have to get over complicated in setting. I can film in my own home. This might not have been the case with horror. Comedy would have worked practically, but in all honesty it would take a very straightforward character introduction. I prefer there to be a little more nuance, comedy characters tend to be one-note. Also I don't think I'm very funny. That would have posed a problem. Overall I enjoy character dramas the most, so that's what I'll do!

Camera-  Camera tends to move slowly, sometimes shaking or zooming in gently  Angles- Long shots are sometimes used to establish location, since these films tend to be confined in one space. Birds eye view conveys a feeling of helplessness Movement- The camera will sometimes follow the subject either literally or 'following' scene to scene. Costumes-  Costumes are usually dark, as not to distract from unsettling environments. Lighting- Lighting usually stays in the darker range. Acting- Actors are usually lesser known, for the sake of making it easier for the audience to project on to the characters emotionally. The acting is meant to be taken seriously, and make the viewer distressed. Makeup- Makeup of the protagonists are kept simple, but the antagonist may have exaggerated makeup to play into the fear factor. Props- Unless plot relevant props are also kept simple. Often times weapons are used, pistols or some sort of gun usually. Set- Settings are usually confined...

Camera-  Camera tends to show facial expressions, because half the time the acting is the comedy meant to be showcased. Angles- Long shots are sometimes used to show slapstick, high or low angles to dramatize movement Movement- Tracking shots are sometimes used Costumes-  Costumes are usually kept simple, unless used for comedic effect at the right time. Lighting- The set in comedy films is almost always well lit. Acting- Acting tends to be more exaggerated than emotional Makeup- Makeup is kept simple if not exaggerated for comedy purposes Props- Unless plot relevant props are also kept simple.  Set- Settings can be absolutely anywhere, sometimes due to the fact that they poke fun at other genres, of which have a variety of settings. Editing- Slow motion is used sometimes, often to highlight amusing expression Sound- If slapstick is utilized, corresponding dramatized sound effects are put in  

 Camera-  Camera tends to show facial expressions and movement in a straightforward way Angles- Shoulder or eye level shots  Movement- Movement is very thought out and emotional. Costumes-  Period pieces are often dramas, so outfits are chosen accordingly Lighting- Colored lighting sometimes utilized Acting- Often sadness is an emotion used in drama films, especially during the final act. There isn't one way to show emotion, so often actors will experiment and improv with how lines are said or scenes delivered. Makeup- Makeup is kept simple if not appropriate to the time period Props- Unless plot relevant props are also kept simple Set- Settings are usually every day life type settings, not too fantastical Editing- Slow motion is utilized often, or perhaps a split screen Sound- Narration and/or  soliloquy  is a tool used very often in drama films. Music is almost always used as well.

  1.  - In an effort to make friends, a high-schooler throws a Halloween party. However, a ghost spirit remains lingering in the home in which she throws it. The spirit is alone as well. She is the only one able to see her. She invites her out unknowingly. They become fast friends. Their goal is to find out the ghosts unfinished business so she can rest in peace. Hijinks ensue. - This version of the film appears to be more of a family film or perhaps a drama. I tend to favor those sorts of films. If I film at home, it would allow me to have access to any materials I have there. This would make prop gathering easier. But, It would take some effort to get my home aesthetically appropriate. In fact I might be limited to my garage. While my garage is big enough to have a small party setting, it means I'd have to get really creative with angles so the shots don't feel cramped. I'd also have to cover, distract from, or integrate all the bits and bobs my family has lying around. H...