AICE Media Studies

  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Some conventions that were similar to my final task and this movie are the camera angles used such as close-up shots or low angles. Another convention that I will use is a similar setting such as how the film decided to use an isolated setting to further enhance the feeling of suspense and danger. In the movie, there is also the use of natural lighting and ambient diegetic sounds that help with establishing the setting. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked that the movie included a wide variety of camera angles. I like how the use of these various camera angles helped to set the mood of the scenes and highlight the emotions of the characters. I also enjoyed how the movie made use of different transitions to represent different things such as a change in time or locations. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and y...

  What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? This movie has very scary/suspense music and sounds such as speeding cars, heavy breathing, and crackling in bushes. The lighting and colors are dark and dull. The use of props includes weapons and blood, along with other horror props. The acting of the characters uses facial expressions which show fear and suspicion. The different sets include abandoned areas at night in the middle of nowhere, dark buildings in the city, and so on. The editing techniques such as dissolve and shot/reverse shot help add to the suspense feeling. What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? I liked the use of lighting, the darkness creates a sense of unknown. I liked the diegetic and non-diegetic sounds which really helped add to the feelings of the scenes. I also liked the way the characters were acting, it gave it a mysterious/suspicious feel. What elements of the genre did the movie have tha...

  What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? This movie has dark and dull colors/lighting. The movie has conflict in the beginning between certain characters which creates a worried feeling. There is certain angles shot of one character which can lead you to tell he's trouble. The costumes are basic outfits like jeans and t-shirts. There is little to no makeup on the actors and actresses. The music playing creates a suspenseful feeling. There is a fade out right before the title cards that gives a sense of 'something just went wrong'. In the title cards, there are scary things shown that relate to the movie and what had happened before they started with the cards. What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? I liked the use of multiple different props. I liked the title cards and how they kind of showed the beginning of the storyline. I liked the way they did the lighting/colors, it helped add to the genre. I a...

  Hii Media Studies Crew! Me and my group have made a decision well anticipated. During class, we had a debate on which was the best and most accessible option, we agreed that if we want to make then best film it had to be interesting for all of us. This is why we decided on horror! Honestly, it’s the one genre that would not only keep us interested but push us to our limit on learning new things. We’re so excited for this project and all of the incoming knowledge. See you soon Media Studies Crew!

Genre - Comedy  Common camera angles, movement, and shots:   A type of cams used in comedy films are wide shots. They are used to capture the whole scene and incorporate every element including characters, and the environment into the shot. They also provide the ability to show visual gags, reveal funny situations, and showcase physical comedy. Another type of cam is a close-up. Close-ups reveal facial expressions, reactions, and nuances that contribute to comedic timing and deliver. Lastly, another type of angle is a low angle. This helps employ the effects of comedic effects, making characters appear larger than life, and emphasizing physical comedy.  Common mis-en-scene:  Some mis-en-scenes that are used are exaggerated costumes. Exaggerated costumes can enhance physical comedy and contribute to the visual humor of the characters. Lastly, there can be props for physical comedy. Cleverly chosen and utilized props contribute to visual gags, slapstick comedy, an...

Genre -  Mystery  Common camera angles in mystery: Long shots, Two shots, Closeups, Wide shots, high, low, and aerial angles. Pans and tilts are also used. Common Mis-En-Scene in mystery: Dark hues and subdued lighting are used in mystery films to evoke mystery and suspense. This could also be done purposefully within the plot to keep certain details from the main character. Urban settings are frequently used in mystery films. This is done to make the audience feel comfortable, as this is a familiar environment and could make the audience feel as if it could be them in the circumstance. Characters in mysteries are frequently clothed in everyday attire. The goal is to make it seem nonfictional as possible. Common Editing in mystery: Shot/Reverse shot to show both sides of a conversation, flashbacks used when resolving a mystery, and black and white filters may be used in a flashback. Common sounds in mystery: non-diegetic music is frequently used in mystery and thriller movies ...

Genre - Horror  Common camera angles used in horror videos/movies would be high-angles often used to make characters appear vulnerable, low-angle to make characters look more dominant (often the bad one), Dutch angles are also used to create a sense of imbalance and close-ups are used to show fear on someone’s eyes or show a curvature smile. Common mis-en-scene in horror films are a dark setting in a rural location away from everyone, props often used are weapons such as knives, axes and chainsaws that would create a painful death,   Black, red, grey and brown would all be colours considered for a horror film as they all signify danger and tragedy, m ost people (mainly victims) in horror films look like the are dressed casually but a lot of effort is put into their outfits to show hints of their role and personality in the movie,  t he   weaker characters in the frame are the ones who are opposite the camera on the floor showing how positioning affects how the film i...