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Monday 2 May 2011
Thursday 7 April 2011
Thursday 31 March 2011
Reflection of filming process so far
I think my group has pulled together and worked well during the process of producing so far. I found the organization of our group worked well, however it was hard initially to be able to find time where each member was free to film, especially for the scene where Amie and I recorded at her home.
I think the editing process has gone well also, there has been a group effort into how the film will run and look. Which I think is good as we have all had our inputs into the film.
The music is currently being produced, and is being shared by every member in the group, this is the area which I find more difficult, as there are different elements of mood and build up of suspense within out film, therefore getting music to match is extremely hard.
Overall, I am impressed with the production of our film, and think that it is coming along well.
I think the editing process has gone well also, there has been a group effort into how the film will run and look. Which I think is good as we have all had our inputs into the film.
The music is currently being produced, and is being shared by every member in the group, this is the area which I find more difficult, as there are different elements of mood and build up of suspense within out film, therefore getting music to match is extremely hard.
Overall, I am impressed with the production of our film, and think that it is coming along well.
Monday 28 March 2011
Script for my film
- Tara runs throught the woods- (In slow motion)- Tracking shot.
- Camera on the floor in a slanted position, following Taras feet (slow motion)
-Tara runs to a dead end- Long shot.
- Close up of Amies hand on Tara's shoulder, with Tara turning to look right into the camera.
-'9 Months Earlier' text appears on screen- text in Red and black background.
-Zoom in/Out shot of 'unknown' caller on the phone.
-Over the shoulder shot of Amie hiding behind a piller whilst taking photos of Tara,Steph and Jess walking.
-Close up of Amie holding the camera to her face, She takes a photo. - Extreme close up of the Flash, the flash goes off and the screen turns white.
-' The obessed screen appears- Red text with a Black background.
-Amie in her room looking through old photos of when they all used to be friends. Lay them out on the floor
- pick one up, zoom into her holding a photo of her and Tara, picks up another of Tara, Steph and jess, and scribbles Tara’s head out and rips it up.
- Writes a sign saying ‘what goes around comes around’
- sitting on facebook; sends a text to Tara saying ‘do you want to come around mine tonight?’ Then a close up of Amie scrolling down Tara’s facebook page – photos she’s just been looking at.
- looks at ‘past friendship’
- Gets a reply from Tara saying ‘Just leave me alone, I want nothing more to do with you
- Throws phone down
- Zoom into phone
- Extreme close up of Amie’s eyes closed; then open.
- Camera on the floor in a slanted position, following Taras feet (slow motion)
-Tara runs to a dead end- Long shot.
- Close up of Amies hand on Tara's shoulder, with Tara turning to look right into the camera.
-'9 Months Earlier' text appears on screen- text in Red and black background.
-Zoom in/Out shot of 'unknown' caller on the phone.
-Over the shoulder shot of Amie hiding behind a piller whilst taking photos of Tara,Steph and Jess walking.
-Close up of Amie holding the camera to her face, She takes a photo. - Extreme close up of the Flash, the flash goes off and the screen turns white.
-' The obessed screen appears- Red text with a Black background.
-Amie in her room looking through old photos of when they all used to be friends. Lay them out on the floor
- pick one up, zoom into her holding a photo of her and Tara, picks up another of Tara, Steph and jess, and scribbles Tara’s head out and rips it up.
- Writes a sign saying ‘what goes around comes around’
- sitting on facebook; sends a text to Tara saying ‘do you want to come around mine tonight?’ Then a close up of Amie scrolling down Tara’s facebook page – photos she’s just been looking at.
- looks at ‘past friendship’
- Gets a reply from Tara saying ‘Just leave me alone, I want nothing more to do with you
- Throws phone down
- Zoom into phone
- Extreme close up of Amie’s eyes closed; then open.
Answers The Question Sheet
1)- What is the purpose of the opening to a film?
Draws the attention of the audience and introducing the plot to make interested in finding out how it is resolved. It sets the scene and often includes the opening credits, theme music, and introduction to the main characters.
2)- What techniques can a director use to create suspense in a film?
Eerie music or sharp sound effects which make the audience expect the unexpected and extreme close up shots which only give a small insight to what the characters are doing implies secrecy and makes the audience intrigued to know what’s going to happen. Cliff-hangers and complex plots.
3)-How do you think a thriller film is defined?
Main elements are tension, suspense and excitement; and events in the film build up to a climax where the plot which has been building up throughout is revealed.
4)-What films can you think of that would fit into the thriller genre?
Seven (David Fincher, 1995); Salt (Phillip Noyce, 2010); The Bourne Identity (Doug Liman, 2002); The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980); Silence of the Lambs (Jonathan Demme, 1991); The Hills has Eyes (Alexandre Aja, 2006); Saw (James Wan, 2004); Inception (Christopher Nolan, 2010); Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese, 2010); One hour Photo (Mark Romanek, 2002); The Mothman Prophecies (Mark Pellington, 2002); Alien (Ridley Scott, 1979); I Am Legend (Francis Lawrence, 2007)
5)- The thriller film can be divided into sub-genres – what different types of thriller films do you think exist?
Murderous passions, political thrillers, change of identity thriller, psycho-traumatic thriller, moral confrontation, and innocent on the run.
6)- What are the characteristics or conventions of a thriller film? (Consider narrative, characters, mise-en-scene, and stars)
Impacts the audience to feel suspense, tension and excitement; and intrigue the audience to wonder what will happen next and draw them into the action. The audience usually feel sympathy for the victims, and include famous and familiar landmarks or use every day objects or activities to make the audience relate to the story. Also often include law enforcement officers, spies, superheroes/supervillians or pilots; and then generally ordinary citizens drawn into the situation by accident.
7)- What do you think is the audience pleasure of a thriller film?
to be entertained and to spend the film trying to figure out the plot, usually who commited the crime if its a detective thriller. To be able to relate to the characters personalities, but be intrigued by the fantasy world.
8)- What do you think are the differences between a horror and a thriller film?
A horror film is created to unsettle viewers to install disgust, horror and fear; whereas a thriller installs suspense, tension and excitement. These genres can overlap and based on good vs. evil, but thrillers often have a plot which is resolved in the end whereas a horror usually ends with the characters dying.
9)- Using the internet research the ‘top 50 thriller films’. Look at the top 20 – which ones have you watched? If it’s not that many, why do you think this is the case?
I have only seen one film out of the top 20 which is Inception (Christopher Nolan, 2010) , and this is probably because I don’t go to the cinema or watch films very often, but I have heard of most of them and even already know the plot of some.
Draws the attention of the audience and introducing the plot to make interested in finding out how it is resolved. It sets the scene and often includes the opening credits, theme music, and introduction to the main characters.
2)- What techniques can a director use to create suspense in a film?
Eerie music or sharp sound effects which make the audience expect the unexpected and extreme close up shots which only give a small insight to what the characters are doing implies secrecy and makes the audience intrigued to know what’s going to happen. Cliff-hangers and complex plots.
3)-How do you think a thriller film is defined?
Main elements are tension, suspense and excitement; and events in the film build up to a climax where the plot which has been building up throughout is revealed.
4)-What films can you think of that would fit into the thriller genre?
Seven (David Fincher, 1995); Salt (Phillip Noyce, 2010); The Bourne Identity (Doug Liman, 2002); The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980); Silence of the Lambs (Jonathan Demme, 1991); The Hills has Eyes (Alexandre Aja, 2006); Saw (James Wan, 2004); Inception (Christopher Nolan, 2010); Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese, 2010); One hour Photo (Mark Romanek, 2002); The Mothman Prophecies (Mark Pellington, 2002); Alien (Ridley Scott, 1979); I Am Legend (Francis Lawrence, 2007)
5)- The thriller film can be divided into sub-genres – what different types of thriller films do you think exist?
Murderous passions, political thrillers, change of identity thriller, psycho-traumatic thriller, moral confrontation, and innocent on the run.
6)- What are the characteristics or conventions of a thriller film? (Consider narrative, characters, mise-en-scene, and stars)
Impacts the audience to feel suspense, tension and excitement; and intrigue the audience to wonder what will happen next and draw them into the action. The audience usually feel sympathy for the victims, and include famous and familiar landmarks or use every day objects or activities to make the audience relate to the story. Also often include law enforcement officers, spies, superheroes/supervillians or pilots; and then generally ordinary citizens drawn into the situation by accident.
7)- What do you think is the audience pleasure of a thriller film?
to be entertained and to spend the film trying to figure out the plot, usually who commited the crime if its a detective thriller. To be able to relate to the characters personalities, but be intrigued by the fantasy world.
8)- What do you think are the differences between a horror and a thriller film?
A horror film is created to unsettle viewers to install disgust, horror and fear; whereas a thriller installs suspense, tension and excitement. These genres can overlap and based on good vs. evil, but thrillers often have a plot which is resolved in the end whereas a horror usually ends with the characters dying.
9)- Using the internet research the ‘top 50 thriller films’. Look at the top 20 – which ones have you watched? If it’s not that many, why do you think this is the case?
I have only seen one film out of the top 20 which is Inception (Christopher Nolan, 2010) , and this is probably because I don’t go to the cinema or watch films very often, but I have heard of most of them and even already know the plot of some.
Analysis of the opening sequence of Alien
Alien (Ridley Scott, 1979) which was directed by Ridley Scott in 1979 used very eerie sounds combined with squeaky noises which sound quite a strange mix which implies it would be a very fictional film. There is no sign of life until the end of the opening sequence, and even then we don’t know who these people are and don’t hear them speak, so it’s completely non-diagetic sounds. There was no establishing shot at the beginning and goes straight into a close-up of the spaceship travelling through space (which could be anywhere in the universe and full ship is never shown); and then a close up of all the equipment, and everything is very plain and metal with nothing personalised which creates an unease for the audience as everything seems very secretive, and as though whoever or whatever is on the spaceship doesn’t want anyone to know anything about them.
Analysis of the opening sequence of I Am Legend
In 2007, Francis Laurence directed I Am Legend (Francis Lawrence, 2007) which starts with a news read. This is of a woman who claims to have found the cure for cancer, then cuts to a heading saying ‘3 years later’; and an establishing shot of an empty New York. This shocks the audience as if someone in real life did find the cure to cancer then it would be seen as a miracle, but this obviously has actually had an extremely negative impact and has resulting in New York being completely abandoned which has been done by closing down sections of road whilst filming, and image editing. This makes the audience think about a lot of things about today’s society and the impact in which science has. The familiar setting of New York which we see so much of in films as being ‘the city which never sleeps’ is suddenly contradicted as it appears to be dead. The very famous aerial shot in this film is to show only one car travelling through the streets. An over the shoulder shot is also a Point of View shot of the driver who we see as the only person left in New York. This tells the audience that the story will be told by this character.
Analysis of the opening sequence of Seven
I have watched the opening credits of the film Seven which was directed by David Fincher during 1995, this film was given the certificate of an 18.
The mise en scene in the opening to this film helps build up the suspense for the film. In the opening there is emphasis on props such as books, and photographs of hand sizes, this provides a element of suspicion for the viewer, as they wonder what is happening. There is also emphasis shown of using a razor to take the skin off the fingers, this suggests that someone wants to remove their fingerprints and hide their identity. There is also use of photographs and then the same photographs with faces crossed out, this suggests that there will be murder within this film. This is also done with crossing out certain words from a newspaper article; this also suggests that there is also crime within this film.
The use of sound within this film helps create an atmosphere and a mood for the film. The music for the opening is by Nine Inch Nails, this music is eerie, yet it has areas where the music goes creaky, and this suggests that there are elements of hiding or creeping within this film. The music is sharp and distinctive within this opening; it is also very edgy which helps build up the suspense for this film.
There are many camera angles used within this film. The opening shots in this film are close ups of props such as a book. There is also use of crane shot; this is of the hand shots. There is also up of high angled shots during the film, in areas such as when the writing is being crossed out and when the face is being crossed out of the photo, this suggests that the man has power over the people in the photographs. There is also a close up of shaving off the fingerprints; this suggests that the hiding of identity is a theme throughout this film.
There are many different editing techniques within this opening sequence. Firstly, there are many cuts and cross cutting during this sequence. There are many cuts into the opening credits section also, which adds to the ‘thriller’ genre, as it adds suspense to the atmosphere. There are also sections within the sequence where it fades into a scene or it fades to black. This also adds suspense to the atmosphere.
The mise en scene in the opening to this film helps build up the suspense for the film. In the opening there is emphasis on props such as books, and photographs of hand sizes, this provides a element of suspicion for the viewer, as they wonder what is happening. There is also emphasis shown of using a razor to take the skin off the fingers, this suggests that someone wants to remove their fingerprints and hide their identity. There is also use of photographs and then the same photographs with faces crossed out, this suggests that there will be murder within this film. This is also done with crossing out certain words from a newspaper article; this also suggests that there is also crime within this film.
The use of sound within this film helps create an atmosphere and a mood for the film. The music for the opening is by Nine Inch Nails, this music is eerie, yet it has areas where the music goes creaky, and this suggests that there are elements of hiding or creeping within this film. The music is sharp and distinctive within this opening; it is also very edgy which helps build up the suspense for this film.
There are many camera angles used within this film. The opening shots in this film are close ups of props such as a book. There is also use of crane shot; this is of the hand shots. There is also up of high angled shots during the film, in areas such as when the writing is being crossed out and when the face is being crossed out of the photo, this suggests that the man has power over the people in the photographs. There is also a close up of shaving off the fingerprints; this suggests that the hiding of identity is a theme throughout this film.
There are many different editing techniques within this opening sequence. Firstly, there are many cuts and cross cutting during this sequence. There are many cuts into the opening credits section also, which adds to the ‘thriller’ genre, as it adds suspense to the atmosphere. There are also sections within the sequence where it fades into a scene or it fades to black. This also adds suspense to the atmosphere.
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Preliminary Task
This is my preliminary Task, where in a group, I have used several shots and editing techniques to show my ability within filming.
Thursday 3 March 2011
Production schedule for the prodcution of my film
The following schedule is how my group has planned for the production of my film:
Monday 7th March- We will begin filming the shots of 1-4 in the storyboard, this will be filmed at Telford Town Park by all of the members in the group.
Tuesday 8th March-On this date , we will be filming at Telford Town Park but only if we need extra shots from the previous filming. If we have completed scenes 1-4, we will film in Wellington for scenes (13-16)
Tuesday 8th March evening- On the evening, Amie and I will be filming the scenes 7-12 at Amies home.
Thursday 10th March- On this date, we will be using garage band, to begin making our backing tracks for the film.
Monday 14th March- We will be filming in Wellington as a group for scenes 13-16, if extra shots are needed.
Tuesday 15th March- We will be filming the final shots of 18-19, this will take place at college.
Thursday 17th March- This date will be used to record any extra filming which is needed, or to refine our filming.
Monday 21st March- Editing of our film will begin on this date, two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Tuesday 22nd March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Thursday 24th March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Monday 28th March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Tuesday 29th March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Thursday 31st March- If all of the editing is complete, we will begin working on our evaluation.
Monday 4th April-We will be working on our evaluation.
Tuesday 5th April- We will continue working on our evaluations.
Thursday 7th April- We will have completed both our film and evaluations.
Monday 7th March- We will begin filming the shots of 1-4 in the storyboard, this will be filmed at Telford Town Park by all of the members in the group.
Tuesday 8th March-On this date , we will be filming at Telford Town Park but only if we need extra shots from the previous filming. If we have completed scenes 1-4, we will film in Wellington for scenes (13-16)
Tuesday 8th March evening- On the evening, Amie and I will be filming the scenes 7-12 at Amies home.
Thursday 10th March- On this date, we will be using garage band, to begin making our backing tracks for the film.
Monday 14th March- We will be filming in Wellington as a group for scenes 13-16, if extra shots are needed.
Tuesday 15th March- We will be filming the final shots of 18-19, this will take place at college.
Thursday 17th March- This date will be used to record any extra filming which is needed, or to refine our filming.
Monday 21st March- Editing of our film will begin on this date, two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Tuesday 22nd March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Thursday 24th March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Monday 28th March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Tuesday 29th March-Two people will be editing the film whilst the other two people will be producing music on garage band.
Thursday 31st March- If all of the editing is complete, we will begin working on our evaluation.
Monday 4th April-We will be working on our evaluation.
Tuesday 5th April- We will continue working on our evaluations.
Thursday 7th April- We will have completed both our film and evaluations.
Storyboard for my film
The photos below are of my storyboard, which shows the shots in the correct order,which I will be using to structure my film.
Wednesday 2 March 2011
The certificate of our film
The certificate which I would give our film would be a fifteen. I think this because as it is a psychological thriller, there is no actual violence within the film. However there is use of threatening behaviour which is also portrayed in a menacing fashion. Although this type of behaviour suggests violence and injury, there is no actual violence displayed within the film. Overall, I think that our film would fall under the classification certificate of a fifteen.
Props
The props which we will need during the production of our film are the following:
- A computer- this is used in various scenes by the stalker. This prop is used to highlight how the internet can be used to stalk people. We will use a computer from Amie's house, as whilst we record there as this is a very expensive prop.
- Printed out photographs- The photographs are also used to emphasise the theme of the film, and are used by the stalker. These photographs will be of the group, and will highlight the theme of isolation. We will use a camera to take these and then will use a device to print them out, there will be a limited number of photographs as it will get quite expensive. The amount of the photographs will be divided equally between the group.
- A camera- Towards the end of the film, we are using a camera, we thought this was a good way to portray the idea of stalking, the camera will be provided by Stephanie.
Friday 25 February 2011
Locations for filming
There are various locations which I will use during the production of my film. Firstly, for the scenes such as the running scene, we will be filming at Telford Town Park, when it is quiet to give the idea that it is an derelict area, which would be the ideal place for someone to get kidnapped or hurt.For the scenes such as when the stalker is looking through people's Facebook pages, this will be filmed at Amie Farrell's house, where there is access to the computer. We have to film at Amie's as the computer is a prop which we have decided to include, and therefore have to film in our own time to get the most from this scene. The lighting will be dark and dingy with the only light coming from a lamp, this creates a dark and suspenseful atmosphere. I think we will need to get permission to film at Telford Town Park and therefore I will get a permission slip completed by either Harvey or Andy.
The target audience for my film
I think my film is aimed for the age range of over fifteen years old, I think this because the plot could potentially be hard to follow and also some of the scenes could upset people of younger ages. I also think that it is more appealing to the female gender. This is because the whole cast in the film are females and also therefore more females are likely to connect with the characters. The film is aimed for females who enjoy thriller films as well as enjoy to watch films such as Mean Girls. This is because of the jealousy element between the girls.
Synopsis of my film
The film which I will be producing is based around the idea of an obsessive stalker. The stalker was originally part of the friendship group but through an argument she was kicked out of the group and lost her friends. Due to feeling like she’s been abandoned and isolated, she decides to take action on the people who caused her to feel that way. The film begins with a clip of one of the girls running and being grabbed by the ‘stalker’. The film then shows flashbacks and clips of extracts which gradually unravel the storyline and who the stalker is.
Cast List
In our film, the part of the stalker will be the main role, this will be played by Amie Farrell. The girl who will play the role of the girl being stalked is Tara Smout, this is also an important role within the film. Myself and Stephanie Hornby will play the roles of the girl who gets stalked friends. The camera work will be distributed between all of the members in my group, however, Stephanie and I will probably controll more of the camera as Tara and Amie are playing main characters.
Summary Of My Ideas
Whilst planning the opening of a thriller film for our coursework, we came up with my ideas. Firstly we decided to go down the route of a psychological thriller by using a stalker theme. We got inspiration from the film ‘One hour photo’ who was written and directed by Mark Romanek during 2002. We thought about what we would need to include when producing a thriller film, and ideas we came up with were the following:
- To emphasise the 'stalker' theme we decided it would be a good idea to use social networking websites such as Facebook. We thought this would help express the stalking theme if there was shots of the stalker searching through someone's Facebook profile,pictures and reading what they were up too. We thought we could use over the shoulder shots for this, by doing this we can hide the face of the stalker too add mystery for the audience.
- We also had ideas to use the initial opening shot of the girl running and being stopped by the stalkers hand on her shoulder, however then recalling back and telling the story through the opening. We thought this would then gradually reveal why the girl was running at the beginning. We thought this would look effective and would also make the audience use their minds whilst watching.
- We also decided that we could use shots of the stalker prank calling the girl and worrying/scaring her, and making her conscious that someone is watching her. We though this would add to the suspense element of the film. We were inspired to use the type of flashing images effect for these ideas from the film 'Seven' which was directed by David Fincher during 1995.
- Another idea we came up with was to show a 'wanted' poster with the description of a stalker praying on teenage girls, and using a mug shot of the stalker, however not showing all of their features, which would leave the audience wondering.
- To end our film, we decided to use the flash of a photograph to take the screen to white and then run the opening credits. We thought the use of a flash links back to the stalker theme, as the stalker will be taking the photograph.
- We also realised that the choice of music needed to help emphasise the scene and also create an atmosphere for the film. We also realised that the music needs to be quite contrasting, because in some areas the music will need to be 'eerie' and menacing whereas in other areas it will need to be dramatic.
Research into film classifications
I have conducted some research into film classifications and I have examined what makes each film under the specific classification. I have used the British Board Of Film Classifications to aid my research.
Classification U
This specific classification means that a film is suitable for audience over the age of four years old. ‘U’ films are always set with a positive moral framework and they offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. Works which are suitable for pre-school children to view alone will have this indicated within the Customer Advice area. There is no use of discriminatory language or behaviour, no references to illegal drugs or drug misuse- unless there is an anti-drug message suitable for young children. There can be use of scary sequences however they should only be mild and brief with a reassuring outcome. There can be no potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy, also violence shown in these works must be mild, only occasional mild threats. There can be infrequent use of very mild bad language, with occasional natural nudity with no sexual contact. There can be use of mild sexual behaviour- for example kissing, with references only to ‘making love’. The theme of the works must be both sensitive and appropriate for young children.
Classification PG
This classification means that a film can be used for general viewing of any age, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child over the age of eight years old. Parents are advised to consider whether the content of the work may upset younger or sensitive children. Discriminatory language and behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable in ‘PG’ works unless it is clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context. There can be references to illegal drugs or drug misuse, but they must carry a suitable anti-drug message. Use of horror must not be intensely frightening, there can be no use of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy, and there must only be mild bad language. There can be use of natural nudity with no sexual context, sexual activity may be implied but it should be both discreet and infrequent as well as mild. There can be use of moderate violence without detail if it is justified by its context.
Classification 12/12A
This classification means that films are suitable for audiences over the age of twelve years old. Works of this classification may upset children under the age of twelve or contain material which parents will find unsuitable for them. The classification ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one under the ages of twelve may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below twelve. The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than twelve may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work. Discriminatory language or behaviour is accepted mildly however, aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned. Any element of drug misuse must be infrequent, dangerous behaviour must appear pain and harm free however must not be dwelled on in detail. Moderate language is accepted, use of strong language must be infrequent. Nudity is allowed in a ‘12/12A‘, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed, and sexual references must be appropriate for young teenagers. Moderate violence is acceptable but there should be no emphasis on blood and injuries.
Classification 15
This classification means that works should only be viewed by audiences over the ages of fifteen years old. The works must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour. Drugs taking can be shown in the work but must not promote or encourage it. There can be use of strong threats and menacing unless they are sadistic or sexualised. Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail would could potentially be copied. Strong language can be used frequently throughout the work, and nudity is allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. Sexual activity can be portrayed without strong detail, there can be sexual references in the work. Violence can be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury.
Classification 18
This classification means that works should not be viewed by anyone under the age of eighteen.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.
Sex material seeks to inform in matters such as sexuality, safe sex and health. Explicit images of sexual activity are accepted in this classification. Works can contain clear images of sexual activity.
Classification U
This specific classification means that a film is suitable for audience over the age of four years old. ‘U’ films are always set with a positive moral framework and they offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. Works which are suitable for pre-school children to view alone will have this indicated within the Customer Advice area. There is no use of discriminatory language or behaviour, no references to illegal drugs or drug misuse- unless there is an anti-drug message suitable for young children. There can be use of scary sequences however they should only be mild and brief with a reassuring outcome. There can be no potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy, also violence shown in these works must be mild, only occasional mild threats. There can be infrequent use of very mild bad language, with occasional natural nudity with no sexual contact. There can be use of mild sexual behaviour- for example kissing, with references only to ‘making love’. The theme of the works must be both sensitive and appropriate for young children.
Classification PG
This classification means that a film can be used for general viewing of any age, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child over the age of eight years old. Parents are advised to consider whether the content of the work may upset younger or sensitive children. Discriminatory language and behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable in ‘PG’ works unless it is clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context. There can be references to illegal drugs or drug misuse, but they must carry a suitable anti-drug message. Use of horror must not be intensely frightening, there can be no use of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy, and there must only be mild bad language. There can be use of natural nudity with no sexual context, sexual activity may be implied but it should be both discreet and infrequent as well as mild. There can be use of moderate violence without detail if it is justified by its context.
Classification 12/12A
This classification means that films are suitable for audiences over the age of twelve years old. Works of this classification may upset children under the age of twelve or contain material which parents will find unsuitable for them. The classification ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one under the ages of twelve may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below twelve. The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than twelve may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work. Discriminatory language or behaviour is accepted mildly however, aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned. Any element of drug misuse must be infrequent, dangerous behaviour must appear pain and harm free however must not be dwelled on in detail. Moderate language is accepted, use of strong language must be infrequent. Nudity is allowed in a ‘12/12A‘, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed, and sexual references must be appropriate for young teenagers. Moderate violence is acceptable but there should be no emphasis on blood and injuries.
Classification 15
This classification means that works should only be viewed by audiences over the ages of fifteen years old. The works must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour. Drugs taking can be shown in the work but must not promote or encourage it. There can be use of strong threats and menacing unless they are sadistic or sexualised. Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail would could potentially be copied. Strong language can be used frequently throughout the work, and nudity is allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. Sexual activity can be portrayed without strong detail, there can be sexual references in the work. Violence can be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury.
Classification 18
This classification means that works should not be viewed by anyone under the age of eighteen.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.
Sex material seeks to inform in matters such as sexuality, safe sex and health. Explicit images of sexual activity are accepted in this classification. Works can contain clear images of sexual activity.
Thursday 24 February 2011
The Results from my Questionnaire
Here are the results from my questionnaire:
Person One
1- A
2-D
3-A
4- I think they are ok but they don’t grab my attention.
5-
Like- I like the action in them
Dislike- I think that sometimes the plot can be quite confusing and hard to follow.
6- D
Person Two
1-B
2-A
3-D
4- I don’t enjoy thrillers because I find them frightening.
5- Like- N/A
Dislike- I don’t like it when they make you jump!
6- E
Person Three
1-A
2-C
3-A
4- Most thrillers are not realistic.
5- Like- I like psychological thrillers when they make you use your head to work out the plot
Dislike- the blood and guts type of thriller.
6- E
Person Four
1-B
2-D
3-A
4- They make me feel uneasy and curious.
5- Like- working out the plot of the film
Dislike- Far fetched thriller films.
6-D
Person Five
1-A
2-B
3-A
4- I like the suspense in thriller films.
5-I like working out the story.
6-E
Person Six
1-A
2-A
3-A
4- they are really good.
5- I dont like it when theres too much happening in the plot.
6-D
Person Seven
1-B
2-A mixture of comedy and romance
3-B
4-I like them because they make you thinnk
5-Like-ake you think
Dislike- That they dont always look realistic.
6-E
Person Eight
1-B
2-D
3-A
4-I like thrillers because of the suspense.
5-Like- The suspsence in thriller
Dislike- when they are confusing.
6-D
Person Nine
1-B
2-A
3-D
4-I like them because they are interesting.
5-Like- The interesting plots in the thriller genre
Dislike- Pointless Gore
6-D
Person Ten
1-A
2-Romantic comedy
3-D
4-I think they are scary, especially when they make you jump.
5-I dont like the build up of suspense
6-D
Overall, I have a very mixed set of results. From conducting my questionnaire, I have learnt that I need to make sure my film is both realistic and easy to understand.
Person One
1- A
2-D
3-A
4- I think they are ok but they don’t grab my attention.
5-
Like- I like the action in them
Dislike- I think that sometimes the plot can be quite confusing and hard to follow.
6- D
Person Two
1-B
2-A
3-D
4- I don’t enjoy thrillers because I find them frightening.
5- Like- N/A
Dislike- I don’t like it when they make you jump!
6- E
Person Three
1-A
2-C
3-A
4- Most thrillers are not realistic.
5- Like- I like psychological thrillers when they make you use your head to work out the plot
Dislike- the blood and guts type of thriller.
6- E
Person Four
1-B
2-D
3-A
4- They make me feel uneasy and curious.
5- Like- working out the plot of the film
Dislike- Far fetched thriller films.
6-D
Person Five
1-A
2-B
3-A
4- I like the suspense in thriller films.
5-I like working out the story.
6-E
Person Six
1-A
2-A
3-A
4- they are really good.
5- I dont like it when theres too much happening in the plot.
6-D
Person Seven
1-B
2-A mixture of comedy and romance
3-B
4-I like them because they make you thinnk
5-Like-ake you think
Dislike- That they dont always look realistic.
6-E
Person Eight
1-B
2-D
3-A
4-I like thrillers because of the suspense.
5-Like- The suspsence in thriller
Dislike- when they are confusing.
6-D
Person Nine
1-B
2-A
3-D
4-I like them because they are interesting.
5-Like- The interesting plots in the thriller genre
Dislike- Pointless Gore
6-D
Person Ten
1-A
2-Romantic comedy
3-D
4-I think they are scary, especially when they make you jump.
5-I dont like the build up of suspense
6-D
Overall, I have a very mixed set of results. From conducting my questionnaire, I have learnt that I need to make sure my film is both realistic and easy to understand.
Questionnaire
Questionnaire
Please circle the option which applies to you:
1. How often do you watch films?
a. 1-4 times a month
b.5-10 times a month
c. More than 11 times a month
d. Never
2. Which genre of film do you normally watch?
a.Romance
b.Thriller
c.Action
d.Comedy
Other (please state)……
3. How often do you watch Thriller films?
a.1-4 times a month
b.5-10 times a month
c. More than 11 times a month
d. Never
4. What is your opinion on Thriller films?
5. What do you like/dislike about Thriller films?
6. Who do you think the target audience is for the Thriller Genre?
a.U
b.PG
c.12
d.15
e.18
6. Who do you think the target audience is for the Thriller Genre?
a.U
b.PG
c.12
d.15
e.18
Thursday 17 February 2011
The equipment which is needed for the production of our film
The equipment which I will use to produce my film will be the following:
· Video Camera
· Tripod
· Mac
· Editing software- Final Cut
The History of the Thriller Genre
The History of the Thriller Genre
Thriller is a genre which is used in literature, film and television to create suspense, excitement and tension. The most common use of this subgenre to thriller are mystery, crime and psychological thrillers, however there are also many other subgenres. Thriller is also very closely coincided with the horror genre, To which both use suspense and atmosphere to cause feelings of dread in their audiences. The genre of thriller film developed from well known novels. Then later these novels were studied and adapted and later reproduced into a thriller film.
A film is portrayed as a thriller when the storyline gives the audience thrills, and keeps them on the ’edge of their seats’ as the plot builds up towards the climax. The tension is usually built up by a character being placed in a menacing situation, a mystery, or a trap which seems impossible to escape. There is also use of life threatened during a thriller film, as the main character is usually unsuspectingly or unknowingly involved in an extremely dangerous situation.
The common plots in crime thrillers are ransoms, revenge and kidnappings, which are elaborated on for the effect on the audience. In mystery thrillers, the common methods are investigations and the ‘whodunit’ technique. This is technique when there is a complex plot of a detective story where the audience is provided with clues of the identity of the criminal. The elements which are usually shown in a psychological thriller are mind games, stalking, death traps, obsession. These elements are generally combined to a certain extent, where it creates a complex plot which creates thrills the audience.
The atmosphere in a thriller film is also enhanced through the lighting and use of music. An example of this is from the opening of the film ‘Alien’ by Ridley Scott in 1979. In the opening of this film, the lighting is minimal and dull, this creates the atmosphere of suspense and mystery which links into the thriller genre.
One of the most well known and popular thriller films is ‘Psycho’ which was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and was produced during 1960. This film is a psychological thriller based on the American 1960‘s time period. The film was adapted from the1959 novel which was written by Robert Bloch also called ‘psycho‘. Both the film and novel are based on the cases on convicted serial killer Ed Gein, this therefore allowed the directors of the film to associate the film with other genres such as horror, drama and mystery, as well as the thriller.
Overall, the genre of thriller is used in various ways to create an atmosphere which excites, thrills and entices the audience to carry on watching a film. This is done in several ways, such as through the use of lighting, mise-en-scene and also with the added use of non digetic and digetic music. The thriller genre was a popular genre during the past fifty years and is still increasingly popular within the industry today.
Target Audience For Thriller Genre
Target Audience For Thriller Genre
I personally think that the target audience for films of the thriller genre are aimed for the age of fifteen and over. I think this because some of the scenes and storylines used within a thriller film can be dramatic and sometimes of a scary nature, therefore I think anyone under the age of fifteen could be affected by what they have seen.
I also think the thriller genre is aimed more towards the male gender. This is because stereotypically, males are more interested in gruesome and scary elements of films than females. I feel that males will find films more exciting and edgy to watch, and find thrills through doing this, as opposed to females. Although many females enjoy to watch thrilling films, I think the majority of an audience for a thriller film would be males.
Overall, I believe that thriller films are targeted towards the age range of over fifteen years old and for majority of males.
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