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Movie Research: Ma

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this have? This has many uses of sound to make the viewers feel the impact of what's going on in the film. We are going to use sound because we want the viewers to feel like they are in the film and included in it. It also has dialogue. We are going to use dialogue so that the viewer can know what's going on. We're going to use it to add context to our film. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked the scenes where the camera is close up to the person. It adds a sense of horror and fear, looking closely to the scary character. Also, I liked the over the shoulder scenes. It showed what the victim saw and that makes the viewer think that they are in the victims shoes. This also applies with point of view. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you thinking of not filming for your final task? The clothing convention does not ap

Movie Research: Haunted Mansion

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this have?  It was mainly the sound aspects and how the editing aligned with it. One thing that this movie has is a lot of dialouge which is esstential for our final task. Our final task natuarlly has a lot of dialouge in it to build suspense for the audience. Another thing was a lot of background noises in the Haunted Mansion helped bring the scenes to life which we plan on adding for our final task.  What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked?  I liked the Mis-En-Scenes. All the costumes, lighting, acting, and makeup make the movie look more interesting. I also really enjoyed the editing. The different cuts and the added colors and characters (the ghosts) also adds to the storyline. It also helps the auidence understand whats going on and to get a feel of the movie.  What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you thinking of not filming for your fin

Movie Research: It

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this have? It has things such as suspenseful sounds, and scenes with tension to build up the suspenseful for the readers. One thing that this movie does have is dialogue, which is also an essential in our final task and a big part of it. The dialogue in our final task is build up the story and excitement/thriller of what may happen next.  What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked the certain camera angles of the movie during certain parts. Parts when someone was trapped or cornered, the camera would be close up to them or in a high angle. I also like the costumes, lighting, and acting of the movie, which is why it’s so infamous today.  What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you thinking of not filming for your final task? Unlike the movie, where there are a lot of props and different costumes, we are keeping our final task simple. A conv

Genre Decision

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Hello Blog! The genre I will be doing is Horror. I came to this conclusion because i like horror. I think it is exciting and fun to do. I feel like there will be a variety of ways to make this opening sequence good. Also, with many elements relating to horror. Also, I haven't done a horror film before. I think it'll be a fun, first experience. 

Genre Research Blog: Horror

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  Genre: Horror  Common Camera Angles, Shots, & Movement  : Common camera angles are Dutch, low, and high angles. Common shots are POV, wide shots, and extremes close ups. Common movement tracking shots and tilts.  Common Mis-En-Scene  : Common make up is using fake blood for bloody or gorey scenes. It also just depends on the character and what facial structure they want to emphasize. Common props are weapons such as knifes, guns, or even a chainsaw. Common costumes is dark clothing and messy/frizzy hair. Common acting is usually acting scared during some scenes. Common lighting is dim lighting uses to create tension. Some even use casting shadows. Common setting is a dark, deserted area.  Common editing  is a fade into black to build tension, the way they place their shots, and jump cuts.  Common sounds  during horror films is heavy breathing, footsteps, or the slashing or stabbing of flesh. Another big one is screams or whispers.  Examples:  It (2017) and Talk To Me (2022)  Elem

Genre Research Blog: Thriller

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  Genre: Thriller  Common camera angles, movement, and shots: - wide shot - pan - over the shoulder - action shot - medium shot - full body - close up - high angle - bird’s eye view Common mis-en-scene: - costume: casual shirts, pants, sneakers - props: stopwatch, phone, gun, weapons, etc. - acting: calm, quiet, distrusting, secretive, private, suspicious  - setting: homes, parks, city - makeup: natural Common editing: - fade in/ fade out - insert - parallel editing - focus/ unfocus - transitions Common sounds: - suspenseful/ intense music - voiceover - diegetic sound - ambient sound - dialogue Movies in this genre: - The Killer - Spiderhead - Run - Don’t Worry Darling - The Intrusion Elements of genre we like: - unpredictability - suspense - rising action - keeping audience on edge of seat Elements of genre we don’t like: - boring parts where event is being strung out - isn’t suited for all audiences - jump scares

Genre Research Blog: Comedy

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  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, and humorous scenarios wi

Pitch Blog- Final Task

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  Pitch A: The main character receives several calls from an unknown number about their impending future, soon discovering it's from their future self.  Discuss Pitch A: We decided to do this idea for a pitch because we found it very interesting. We thought it was cool to do this idea, yet very doabale. For this idea, we don't have to go to a specific location where we need permission to access it. We can easily film this at one of our houses in a dark place for the effect. The only thing we may find a little difficult about this pitch is the editing, but as we go further with idea, we think it'll be easier to edit.  Pitch B: Sick patient seeks help from a doctor that's a serecretly a serial killer injecting dangerous chemicals in their bodies.  Discuss Pitch B: We are interested in doing this pitch as more of backup plan. The storyline is interesting and would be cool if done well. However, getting access to a hospital to film in would be a tedious process. None of us

Group Blog- Final Task

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  Hello blog. I am working with my friends. Their names are Ludji and Mai'lyia. I met Ludji last year and she is my best friend. I met Mai'lyia trough mutual friends and she's a good friend. Ever since she bought me chips I knew our friendship would last. I chose to work with them because of their drive. They are eager to do work and get work done. Every time they see me slacking, they make sure that I get back onto my work. They are also a good support system too. They check up on my mental health whenever I need it. That has really helped me throughout my school process. The also make me laugh too. I stayed with them for several reasons. I work well with them and don't get distracted. When we worked on our music video it was fun. But, we also got our work done. Also, a group member has a spacious house that we can film in. This makes it more convenient. We have more space to work with and more things that we can do in our video.

Intro Blog- Final Task

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   Hello, my name is Joel Francis. I attend Fort Lauderdale High School. I am in the 10th grade and taking AICE Media Studies As. I enjoy sleeping and playing football. I also enjoy going on vacations. This summer I went on a cruise to several different islands. We went to the Bahamas, St Maarten, Antigua, and Aruba. In my free time I go to the park or stay home and relax. I want to be an NFL player in the future and a mechanical engineer. Some things I don't like is failing to do something I tried very hard to accomplish. Also, I don't like quitting. In the past, I used to play soccer and I played baseball for one year but didn't like it. My mom took me out of soccer for middle school I tried football my 8th grade year and I enjoyed it so I kept playing. My hands gets injured a lot, so the doctors say that if I want to keep playing football, I have to take extra precautions to protect them. This year I might branch out and try different sports like wrestling or join a club