AICE Media Studies

What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

 For our opening sequence, we came to the conclusion that we will be focusing around the psychological thriller genre. We agreed that this would be the best option for our genre based on the storyline. Our film follows the story of a young girl with a perfect life but something is rather off about her. As the main character starts to slowly go insane, the film comes along with her. Our storyline is not intended to be violent or blood ridden. It is supposed to give the viewer an unsettling or anxious feeling and create overwhelming suspense. Psychological thrillers have more to do with torturing the mind rather than giving the viewer an uneasy stomach.  Get Out

 Common camera angles, camera movement, camera shots, in horror: • Point of view • Handheld • Dutch Angle • Tracking shots • Wide shot • Extreme close-ups. Common Mis-En-Scene in horror: • Rural, isolated/deserted locations • Dark lighting and lights flickering • Props such as weapons like knives, axes, chainsaws • Make up like splattered blood • Costumes like torn up clothes Common Editing in horror: • Transitional cuts • Blur Common Sound in horror: • Diegetic sound like heavy breathing, footsteps, stabbing sounds, monster vocalizations • Non-diegetic sounds like eerie music in minor keys, dissonance • Ambient sounds like creaky floorboards, insects buzzing Examples of horror movies: • The Silence of the Lambs • The Shining • Scream • A Quiet Place • A Nightmare on Elm Street Elements of horror movies I like: • I like the suspense of most horror movies, as well as the background stories behind...

 Common Camera angles, movements, and shots: Close up Long shot Establishing shot Medium shot Two shot High angle Low angle Common Mis-en-Scene: Normal clothes for costumes Bright, cheery lighting They leads act nervous around each other Plain makeup to simulate normal life Props could be a wedding ring, flowers, or a love letter Set in a big city Common Editing: Insert Fade in and Fade out Shot Reverse Shot Cross cut Split Screen Common Sound: Diegetic sound Non-Diegetic sound Sound Motif Sound Bridge Dialogue Voiceover Example Films: Ten Things I Hate About You 13 Going On 30 How to Lose a Guy in 10 days Clueless Flipped To All the Boys I love Before What elements of the genre that you like? I like the sound motifs for a character or emotion in the film, along with the voiceovers to explain a character's feelings. I also like the close ups and two shots, as they can effectively create meaning in very simple ways. What elements of the genre do not appeal to you? I do not like the ...

Common camera angles in your genre (CAMS) camera angles, movement, shots Close ups and extreme close ups Dutch angles POV shots Zooms Common Mis-En-Scene in your genre (CLAMPS) Mis-En-scene "Low-key" lighting Acting: unstable emotional state Setting: confined spaces, remote locations, or situations where escape is difficult. Costumes: time-oriented, colors relating to the time period. Common Editing in your genre Fast cuts Flashbacks Slow-motion Montages Common sound in your genres Diegetic Sounds Sobbing Screaming Foot steps  Banging  Gun shot  Whispering Non-Diegetic Sounds Slow piano Fast-paced music High pitched ringing Example films of your genres Don't Worry Darling Parasite Midsommar Lamb Get Out I'm Thinking of Ending Things What elements of the genre that you like? The use of the element of anxiety to make readers uncomfortable. Each psychological thriller I've seen has been very moving. Costumes seeming to be perfectly fit to the film What elements of th...

My Pitch Blog Pitch A: A girl's perfect life comes apart as she slowly goes insane and the film comes along with her.  Pitch B: Four teenage strangers who have very different personalities get stuck together in a library and must work together to escape. Discuss Pitch A: We discussed the possibility of making this a mockumentary, including the narration of experts. We could incorporate small details throughout that hint at the girl's insanity. She would have perfect grades, a nice boyfriend, friends, and loving parents. But maybe she is schizophrenic. Something is off about her. In the end, it becomes less subtle. The audience starts to realize how truly crazy she is. She is tortured by this, scared of herself. The film joins her in her insanity Discuss Pitch B: We wanted to find an option that would be very easy to film. We are four teenagers, so we could easily cast ourselves in the roles of the four teenagers. We were torn on where the kids would get stuck, and how the situa...

 For the music video, I am working with Amelie De Kegel, Isaac Gafanovich, and Lilly Gonzalez. Last year, I worked with both Lilly and Isaac for Component III of Global Perspectives. Since then, we have grown closer. I trust their work ethic and productivity. I've also know Amelie for years. We worked together on the music video and received great feedback for it. Each of us are addicted to music. We sum up hundreds of thousands of streaming minutes on Spotify each year. We have also all played together in a band setting, each with our respective instruments. So, we know the capacity of each other. We religiously listen to our favorite artists, and share new releases and discoveries with each other. We worked together on our music video. It was a perfect match! We really have great chemistry as a group, so we knew we wanted to work together again. Our group! So far, we are considering a horror movie concept after Amelie made a suggestion. After talking about the title slides needed...

  Hey! I'm back! I finished the music and I am now ready to start my final project! I am a sophomore at Fort Lauderdale High School, and I am close to turning 16. I am extremely excited to get my driver's license in November. In these past few months, I have grown close to both old and new friends. Driving them around and having the privilege and freedom of leaving my house with friends is very appealing. Another big part of my identity is music. My dad is a guitarist and I started learning from a young age. Now, I go to School of Rock, a local music school for teenagers, twice a week and I am constantly trying my best to improve my guitar skills. I have also been talking to my friend about starting a band of our own! Listening-wise, my taste has drastically changed over the past year. Recently, I have gotten into indie music such as Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker. I recently saw all of them in concert! I collect vinyls and I am a feen for sound quality and guit...