AICE Media Studies

Hey blog. Today I will be working on the next step of my opening scene. The next task I have to complete is my title research where I will be watching different opening scenes from different movies in order to find inspiration for my opening sequence. Today I watched "XXX: State of The Union" and few different things catch my attention. The opening scene starts with a close up of Ice Cube as he is walking on a jail hallway while being escorted by two guards in military gear. After the ice cube shot it transitions into animations with multiple titles as well as images that relate to the movie which give us a better idea of what the movie is about. The titles that were included on the opening scene was the name of the movie "XXX: State of The Union" as well as characters name's: Ice cube, Samuel L. Jackson, Willem Dafoe, Scott Speedman, Peter Strauss, among other different actors and Atris. On the opening scene we also got special mentions for those who made up pa...

 What titles are displayed during the opening sequence? In the intro sequence of silent hill it displays the names of the actors alongside the characters that they play in the movie. Towards the end of the intro sequence it displays the name of the movie rather small on the screen in an eerie font. At the end, it credits the directors and producers of the film. - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The main images that are prioritized are the characters displayed throughout the intro sequence. The characters are first shown and then something covers their face like a tree branch for example. Then, it transitions to another character. There is more though, the intro sequence for silent hill is filled with creepy images and the entire thing is in black and white to create an initial thrill in the audience prior to the beginning of the movie. - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? In the intro alone, silent hill manages to create a thril...

     Hey welcome back to my blog! It is time to follow up with our project on the making of an opening sequence for a movie. In this step of our project, we had to do research on similar films with similar genre to see what methods and devices they chose to use in order to obtain a response from their viewers. In order for me to be able to properly due the research about the movies I decided to use a trustworthy website to avoid any type of virus and that was capable of being easy to handle as well as efficiently as possible. The website that I decided to use to do the research of the many films I had to see is watchthetitles.com. Because it can research different studios and designers and offers a wide range of film options, I found this website to be the most efficient. Using the website to view brief title sequences of some of the most well-known movies, including The Dark Knight Rises, was also incredibly easy. Additionally, the website classifies and arranges its foo...

  Wha t elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?    For this project we chose the thriller genre and the conventions in this movie help build suspense for the audience. The film uses flashbacks with the present timeline, exploring the backstory of the Jigsaw Killer and his victims. This adds depth to the characters, sheds light on their motivations, and creates a connection within the narrative. The film also uses slow zooms on key details, like ticking timers or hidden clues within the traps. This builds anticipation and draws the audience's attention to specific elements, heightening the suspense. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?   I liked the close-ups on faces, hands, and trapped body parts, amplifying the characters' fear and the gruesome details of the traps. These close-ups heighten the audie...

  For the past week the group has been researching various thriller movies, the movie we're researching at the moment is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.   The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (TCM) is a long term favorite amongst scare enthusiasts and has touched the hearts of millions of fans. However, the most recent installment of the series is poorly rated by many due to its poor storyline. The TCM is a scary film and has some notable scenes that draw out fear in the audience but lack of interesting storyline makes it bland and unentertaining. The TCM uses tracking shots, close-ups and inserts. The TCM also uses very detailed props and costumes to immerse audiences such as chainsaws and leather masks.   The TCM fantastically uses jump scares and music to intensify the film and it truly terrifies the audience. The use of loud sounds leaves the audience cowering in fear and leaves them on the edge of their seats. The TCM also uses terrifying costumes to unsettle the audience ...

Me and my group have been researching horror movies to further understand the genre prior to making our intro sequence. This is our research on "The Nun" "The Nun," a horror film released in 2018, delves into the terrifying universe of "The Conjuring" series. Directed by Corin Hardy, the movie is set against the backdrop of a Romanian abbey in the 1950s, creating a chilling atmosphere that sets the stage for supernatural horror. The cinematography is commendable, with the eerie landscapes and haunting interiors adding to the overall sense of dread. However, the film's plot, while promising, falls victim to clichés and predictable scares, making it somewhat formulaic for seasoned horror enthusiasts. Taissa Farmiga's portrayal of Sister Irene adds depth to the character, but the script often relies on jump scares rather than building a sustained atmosphere of fear. Despite its flaws, "The Nun" succeeds in delivering moments of genuine terro...

 Hello blog welcome back. We have conducted research on three separate genres. Now, the time has come to choose which genre will be the one for our movie. We want our movie's intro sequence to be something marvelous. Something shocking in a way that is memorable. That being said, we have chosen the horror genre for our intro sequence. This decision took several meetings with our group to finally come to a common consensus. We fully understand what it takes to make a horror movie. We have researched all of the common elements and we plan to create something of the highest quality. This decision was not easy to make. Our group loves action movies just as much as we love horror. The final deciding factor was the accessibility. Great action movies like The Avengers for example take huge teams and many months to create. Not to mention the budgeting behind those movies as well. We believe we can efficiently and cost-effectively make a horror movie intro sequence that will be amazing. Hor...

 I am researching several genres to try and make a great, original movie. This is my research on the horror genre. The movies I researched all had these camera angles and movements in common: Dutch Angles High and Low angles Extreme Close ups  Tracking Shots POV shots  Common Mis-En-Scene used in horror films: Large movie sets Creative prop usage like fake blood and masks  High usage of costumes (like monsters) Use of lighting to create fear in the audience Common Editing used in horror films: Jump Scares? Cuts  Fade Aways Jump Cuts Common Sounds used in horror films: Intense music  Ambient Sounds  Dialogue Sound Bridges Films I watched in the horror genre: The Nun The Curse of La Llorona  Talk To Me Nefarious Elements of the Genre that I like: Horror films are not so hard to make, jump scares can be an efficient way to scare the audience. Horror films are always exciting and suspenseful, with no dull moments. I personally find horror movies to be...

I am researching genres to try and find innovative ways to make our movie stand out. This is my research for the thriller genre. The thriller movies I researched tend to have these angles and movements of the camera: wide shot pan over the shoulder shot action shot full body shot close up shot high angle low angle bird’s eye view Common Mis-En-Scene used in thriller movies: costume: casual athleisure  props: stopwatch, phone, weapons,  acting: calm, quiet, secretive, suspicious  setting: cities, homes, parks,  Common Editing used in thriller movies: fade in/fade out insert parallel editing focus/unfocus transitioning  Common Sounds used in action films: ambient sound suspenseful/ intense music voiceover dialogue  diegetic sound Movies I watched in the thriller genre: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes The Equalizer 3 The Killer The Intrusion Elements of the Genre that I like: The unpredictability of the genre keeps the audience hooked...

   I'm researching genres to try and find innovative ways to make our movie. I have started with the action genre. The movies I researched all had these camera angles and movements in common: Establishing Shots High and Low angles Birds Eye View Tracking Shots Side View Common Mis-En-Scene used in action films:  Comedy when applicable Large movie sets Creative prop usage (for example weapons) High usage of costumes Use of lighting to create tension  Common Editing used in action films: Inserts Cuts (often) Fade Aways Cross Cutting Jump Cuts Dissolve Common Sounds used in action films: Dialogue Intense music leaving audience on edge of their seats Sound Bridges Ambient Sounds to immerse audience Films I watched in the action genre: Bullet Train Captain America Civil War Ghosted John Wick Elements of the Genre that I like:: The action genre offers a great deal of creative freedom and several opportunities to employ various cinematic elements to significantly alter the ...