AICE Media Studies

Schedule- 3/5-3/6:  Filming will begin, and should get done in one day, however one extra day is allotted for any miscalculations. 3/8:  Any non-diegetic sounds will be recorded. This will also be the day I review the film I have collected. 3/10-3/11: Editing will begin. I will use iMovie to edit my film, as it is easy to piece together various scenes and sound design. 3/12-3/13: Editing will be done by the 12th and any extra final touches or scenes that need to be re-shot will be done on the 13th. Location- In addition to my house (shown below), there are two other filming locations. Scenes 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 ,9, and 10 will be filmed here. Holy Cross, a nearby hospital, will be used for the stairs scene. (Scene 2) For the last location, an office building will be used for the establishing shot in scene 3. Participants- Actors: Jacob Pineiro, Eva Lopez, Andrew Geis. Filming: Eva Lopez Editing: Jacob Pineiro Directing: Jacob Pineiro  Health and Safety- I have ensured that dang...

  Scene 1- -Fade in to an over the shoulder shot of a worker talking to his employer. -Employer: "I'm sorry, but this just isn't going to work out." -Employer hands the worker a termination paper. Scene 2- -Worker walks down the stairs and covers his face with his hand as he stops. A low camera angle of a medium shot will be used in this scene. -Worker: "Rent...it's due in three days." Scene 3- -Establishing shot of the worker next to his car, looking at his workplace building for the last time. The camera will tilt up from the ground.  -A cut is used to display the worker at a high angle, next to his car. -Worker: "Why was I the one...?" -The worker looks at his termination slip. Scene 4- -The worker is in the car, on the phone with his mother. -As the worker speaks, the camera pans down to the car's screen, displaying a call. -Worker: "Please I just need a little more to get me through this month!" -Mother: "Enough is enoug...

Working title- the title of this film will most likely be "From Bad to Worse." The font of the titles will be "Anton." It is similar to the fonts used in movies like "Split," and will convey the theme of thriller.  Anton looks like this. Colors and Sizing- The film will possibly be in multiple lighting environments, but when in bright environments, black font will be used, and when in darker environments, a blue color will be used. In addition to this, the fonts will be noticeable  to the audience, while not obstructing the shot. All titles will fit into a place in the shot, that aligns with its subject. For example, an establishing shot of the actor and the building will have a title where the sign of the building would be. A document that the actor is reading will have a title somewhere on the paper. "Anton" will be used in a bold, clear font. This will allow it to stand out against other characters on the screen. It will be typed on the scre...

-Found on Art of the Title What titles are displayed in the opening sequence? The first title displayed is the owning company: Universal. The next titles are the producers and the movie title: Split. After this, all the main actors of the movie are listed. Then, comes the credits for people like designers, sound supervisors, etc. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The beginning only shows black screens containing white titles. These screens are broken up by short frames of a girl being carried out by a strange man. These are the prioritized images. What connotations do these images carry? These images carry connotations of fear. Often when watching a horror or thriller movie, an audience member will feel the emotions of the actor on screen. In this case, the connotations of being kidnapped and dragged down a dark hallway will offer those same emotions. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? The film starts off by showing a person being kid...

-Found on Art of the Title What titles are displayed in the opening sequence? The title of production and a black screen is displayed first in this opening sequence. After the production company is shown, the title for the movies is displayed with black text. These titles are then followed by the cards of the actors in the movie.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The image of the street through the window, with the socks hanging inside is the primary image of this opening sequence. It laters pans to a child typing on a phone. This scene is important, as it shows the status of the family. What connotations do these images carry? The connotation of socks hanging from the ceiling and the state of the world outside suggests poverty. The movie starts off by showing a middle-class family, so it makes sense that images with connotations of poorness would be used. It seems as if the rest of the images used, such as the child trying to get the Wi-Fi password are used to ...

-Found on Art of the Title What titles are displayed in the opening sequence? The titles in this sequence are presented in order of production company, with the company that the movie belongs to going first. In this respect, the opening sequence is rather short. It only shows the movie's respective production company, then the movie's title. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? This opening sequence only has one image. The image of waves crashing on the rock and displaying each title card is the only one used, but it works very well for the tone of the movie. The image after the waves is a house in the distance, so limiting the images used in the opening sequence is a technique used by the director. What connotations do these images carry? The images of waves crashing do not carry much connotations at all. It is the lighting used in this sequence that pulls together its tone. The scary theme of the movie perfectly matches twilight.      The image of water ...

-Found on Art of the Title What titles are displayed in the opening sequence? The first title used in the opening sequence is a quote, used to set the tone for the rest of the film. After this, it lists all the producers and people making the film. It is followed by various name cards, the actors. These title cards take up most of the title sequence, and they are followed by all of the designers of the film, and the the rest of the producers. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The entire opening sequence is a tracking shot, however the film prioritizes certain images, like the soldiers walking, by tracking them the soldiers only. The camera also stops, like at the like close up shot of the man on the horse. It prioritizes shots like the innocent little girl running, the soldiers walking, and the woman picking cotton. What connotations do these images carry? These shots add a tone for the story. They create an unsettling space by offering a pleasant scene, followed by ...

  Among researching movie title sequences, I have come across two websites that will assist me in finding an appropriate "template" for a title sequence. One is "watch the titles," a service that contains a multitude of movie and show title sequences. In addition, as seen above, it displays studios and designers who create these title sequences. This may be useful in the future because I can find thriller sequences by their respective designer or studio. The website allows the user to separate the organization of title sequences and look for what they need. It is organized by movies, tv shows, student projects, etc. There isn't the option to look for sequences by genre, which may have been helpful, but there are many sequences to choose from. It also shows the end credits, which may not be helpful to me, but they are helpful to look at in the respect for creating ideas. I think this website will assist me greatly in my media project. In addition to this website,...

  "Old" is a film that breaks normal thriller conventions of a dark setting. The movie begins with a happy start, which is not uncommon for most thriller movies, but it does something that most thrillers don't do. It casts its setting in an environment of an unexpected environment. This environment is a beach, a place that is usually associated with good times and a having fun. What I enjoy so much about "Old" is that it breaks the preconceptions of the audience by giving them a setting for a thriller movie that they haven't seen before. I hope to replicate this in my opening sequence, with an exception. In my opening sequence, I'll use a setting familiar to the thriller genre. However, I will also try my best to incorporate something that turns the audience's preconceptions of the film. For example, instead of using the "feel good beginning" that most thrillers have, I will use a scenario that already starts with the main character's d...

  "Ready or Not" is a thriller set in the classic mansion scene. This movie utilizes a setting very common to horror and thriller films, a dark and foreboding environment. Some of the elements I appreciate and hope to use are in this film. These include low lighting, non-diegetic sound effects, and an overall depressing presence. In my opening sequence, my vision is to include features like these to create a suspenseful environment. This vision can change however, and the reason for this would be the translation from idea to product. I may not want all of these features once I see the final product, and this has been accounted for. However, I have high hopes for the vision that has been made thus far. Some parts of the film that I will not include in my opening sequence, but was interested in nonetheless, included the following. The use of weapons, added a feeling of violence and risk to the film. The theme of "hide and go seek" really made the audience feel like th...

  "Run" is a movie that features a disabled teenage girl, running from her mother who kept her in isolation. This movie uses soft and low lighting, setting a dark, uninviting setting. It is common for thriller movies to have these things, due to their ability to drown out any form of happiness and make the scenes of the film unsettling. It is most noticeable by the audience because colors will be desaturated, environments will be dark, and shadows will carry a crucial part of the scene. I plan to use these features in my opening sequence, as it will help the audience ensure that this is indeed a thriller film. Also, with the premise of a loud noise, possibly a monster, occurring in the early scenes of the movie, my hope of creating an ideal environment for this premise will be accomplished by this camera work. Although I do not particularly like low lighting and desaturated colors, due to its foreboding presence, there are a few conventions of "Run" that I do enjoy....

  After much consideration and brainstorming, I have decided on thriller as my opening sequence genre. With my pitch, the project could have gone in a number of directions. For example, the loud noise heard outside could be a car crash, and it inspires the main character to become a life-saving paramedic. Or, it could be a monster that is out for blood. With this much freedom, my pitch had to be carefully considered when choosing genres. While freedom definitely did not make my choice easier, it had made me do something else. It forced me to think about the project in depth. Considering a genre, I would brainstorm how my specific pitch would work, and how the opening sequence could be created. It is important to note that during this process, I had realized that pursuing the genre I have the most interest in is the best idea, and here's why. The process of creating an opening sequence will take loads of work, however with the right motivation to create a product that I am legitimat...

  Common Camera Angles: In thriller movies, the director aims for the audience to see the actors's face, and typically will use all kinds of angle in order to display what details are going on in the movie. For example, a low angle will be used to show a monster on the roof, while a high angle will be used next in order to show his point of view. Common Camera Movements: Thriller movies are typically set in a confined space like a house, meaning that large, crane or sweeping movements are not likely. Some movements used are stills, simple pans, and tracking movements. Common Camera Shots: A common shot used in a thriller is a close-up. Using a close up allows the director to instill a sense of fear and anxiety into the audience, making them feel how the character in the movie feels. Thriller movies are not only limited to close-ups though, as establishing shots are also used plenty, as well as over-the-shoulder shots to display dialogue. Common Costumes: Thrillers will usually be i...

 Common Camera Angles: A commonly used angle of the action genre is a high angle, showing all of the characters movements, and allowing the audience to see all action on screen. Common Camera Movements: Common camera movements of action include sweeping techniques, complex crane movements, and simple pans and tracking movements. Common Camera Shots: The most recognizable shots of action film are two shots containing a movement of close combat, or an aerial shot showing the character's stunts. Tracking shots are also common, with many scenes including car chases, or an actor chasing someone down. Common Costumes: Costumes in action movies have a diversity spanning from simple business attire, or thousand-dollar alien costumes. In this genre, there are almost no limitations of setting, meaning that costumes will vary from movie to movie. Common Lighting: Many action movies require the audience to see in detail what is happening on the screen, so in scenes like these, soft, to bright ...

Common Camera Angles: Common angles in this genre will include eye-line angles and high angles, used to capture the emotions of the characters. Common Camera Movements:  Common camera movements of the romance genre will include slow zooms, simple camera pans, and tracking movement. Common Camera Shots: Shots like two shots, tracking shots, and close-ups are used very frequently in romance, especially to display emotions of the characters.  Common Costumes: Romantic films are usually set in a plot where the characters get married at the end, so the costumes of a wedding me be used in romantic films. However, this does not occur every romance, so typically characters will wear casual clothing, such as t-shirts, button-ups, sneakers, etc. Common Lighting: Most romance movies are set in an inviting mood to the audience, so warm lighting is used most often. Clever uses of lighting are also used, for example a two shot of characters with their shadow being cast into the camera. Comm...

Storyline A- A recently fired individual walks around his house pacing back and forth as to how he is going to make money. Suddenly, a dark noise emerges from outside. Why would this work? A storyline like this would be easy to establish and there would be little for the audience left to interpret. This storyline could easily set up for the plot of a complex film, perhaps one with elements of suspense. With camera and editing techniques like low lighting, the tone of the opening sequence can be conveyed.  Why wouldn't this work? An idea like this could take various attempts and become a huge time sink acting-wise. Also, it may be difficult to instill a loud noise during the editing process. Storyline B-  A group of friends having a fun day at the beach, when two of them look at each other, too romantically to be called platonic. How will their relationship develop? Why would this work? This storyline would accomplish the goal of an easy plot to follow, and may perhaps even be ...