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...