AICE Media Studies

 I have three types of titles for my credits: names (including the producers companies), title, and time. Names- Font: "Noteworthy Bold" I find this font fitting because the film has an aspect of the victim writing in a diary and this font resembles handwriting. I decided on bold instead of regular so that it's easier to read. Size and Color: The size is going to be 50, just big enough to read but it doesn't block anything. The color will most likely be white so that it doesn't blend in the background, I plan on making my scenes dark and minimize lightness. The company names will be 80 sized because they are typically bigger than the actors names. Transition and Location: The transition in which it will appear is called "Gravity", this makes the letters appear as if they were falling out of thin air, then they just fade away. The location of these titles will be in the lower left corner to make sure they don't cover anything. The company names how...

Location  For this project, I will be filming at my boyfriend's house. This is the only location.  Participants Filming:  Ariel Pickholtz, Jacob Vasquez, Isabela Hincapie Actors:  Avery- Ariel Pickholtz Miles- Sebastian Cano Blair- Luna Vasquez Adam- Thomas Vasquez Eve- Isabela Hincapie Detective Yeager- Jacob Vasquez Editing: Ariel Pickholtz Directing: Ariel Pickholtz Health and Safety There will be no actual violence used in this film. The blood will be fake as well as the weapon. Just in case, there will be an adult supervisor that has access to a phone to call 911. Backup Plan: If some of my actors are not available I will film the shots that do not include them. If the setting is not available, I will use my friends house and ask permission beforehand. If I am not able to find a fake knife I will create one out of cardboard to ensure ultimate safety. If I am unable to film on my phone due to no storage I will ask to use someone elses phone or buy more storage. S...

 Scene 1 Fade in transition.  Dark lighting. (tilt from ceiling to high angle)  Avery is writing in her diary (Close up).  The time is shown for a second on the screen.  Voiceover of what she is writing: "Dear Diary, Today was weird, I've had this gut feeling all day that something bad is going to happen. I hope it's just in my head..."  Over the shoulder (low angle)  shot of the killer walking with a knife (sound of feet walking) behind Avery. (dressed in dark clothing with a hood to hide head) A suspenseful score is played with the voiceover.  Avery looks back to see the killer her as soon as she says "head". (shocked face)   The killer continues to stab Avery. Another transition fade. Scene 2 The time is shown again representing an hour has passed.  An establishing shot of Blair (Avery's sister) walking into frame with headphones playing an upbeat song, knocking then opening the door, while taking out headphones and the music sto...

 I found this movie on Netflix. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  The opening scene started with the presentators, the association, the person who owns the film, and the title. Then it started listing the actors names. They are in white, middle-sized font. The letters of the font are also spaced out which makes it easier to read. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The opening scene starts with a blank white screen and drops of red liquid. Then the liquid is dropped and plopped on a white surface. Then it fades into a scene of a knife viciously cutting into a piece of meat. Then a scene of raspberries falling. These scenes show a dinner plate being prepared in a fancy way. Then there are images of people dressed formally in a restaurant. What connotations do these images carry? These images make me personally think that this is a normal movie with normal characters, but I think that is what the directors want us to think. However the inc...

I watched this clip on Hulu.   What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  The scene started with the production that presents and the production studio. Then it proceed to list the actor's names. Then it showed the casting director, the visual effects supervisor, the music by, hair and makeup artist, costume designer, editor, production designer, director of photography, co-producer, executive producers, producers, writers, and director. The title wasn't shown until about 1 minute after the actual movie started. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The images shown are underwater close ups. It is unclear most of the time exactly what the objects are shown but it is obvious it is underwater. Then toward the end there is a cave and it seems the camera is emerging out of it. The final image is of the top of a body of water and a person diving in. What connotations do these images carry? The images are eerie. Since they are extremely close up and uncl...

 I found the opening scene of The Forever purge on YouTube. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  The titles displayed begin with :who presents, in association with, and the production studio. Then it ends with the title of the movie. This intro scene does not incorporate the actors names however which I find strange. There was plenty of time to show the actors names but most of the scenes were wordless.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Scary images are shown throughout the whole opening scene. The images are animated or drawings, not real life figures. The scenes begin with a normal picture then transitions to the same picture but made scary. The images also incorporate certain people in a certain setting so maybe it is alluding to the real settings the film is set in. What connotations do these images carry? The images are very alarming. I think they foreshadow disaster in the film. It is known that the Purge series are about dest...

I looked at the opening scene of the movie Nobody on youtube.  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  The opening scene began by listing who produced the film as well as other companies associated in the film. These credits were on a black screen with white text. Then the main character was doing his stuff and the names of the actors started to appear one after the other. Then it started listing the casting directors, who made the music, the costume designer, editors, production designers, executive producers, and producers, in that order. After that, it ends with the title of the film and the writer after that. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The opening scene shows the main character after all of the action that takes place in the movie. Essentially the opening scene happens in the future. It shows the character beat up and lighting a cigarette and then continuing to pull cat food, a can opener, and a cat out of his jacket in a calm man...

  I am now researching titles to understand title designs and why they are important. I found this website named artofthetitle.com to see examples of title/opening scenes. It shows the names of the different designers and studios that come up with the titles. I have viewed many of the different titles. Every title is unique. This website allows me to watch either just the titles of films or the summary. I've noticed a lot of editing, for example animation and freeze frames, as well as slow-mos/montages. Some films just show the names while others input the names as the storyline begins. I appreciate the simplicity of this website and how it shows the date in which the movie or show was made. This website is nicely organized and has many film title scenes I can take inspiration from. The next website I found, from my friend, is called watchthetitles.com. This website is a little bit more complex. It also shows the designers and studios and lets me see title sequences from different ...

 A Simple Favor is another thriller movie that leaves the audience guessing but it is not technically a murder mystery, it is based on a missing person. To start off, it doesn't really seem like a thriller until the antagonist or the person who goes missing is introduced. A slowmo is used to introduce the main character (that goes missing later), the score is also ominous with the use of violins again. These elements create an ominous look for this character. Close ups are also used to show characters facial expressions and show their reactions to others actions. The antagonist is wearing dark clothing paired with a dark hat and heels, this creates a mysterious vibe. Other than that, the other character has a bright vibe and wears bright clothing to compliment that aspect. The lighting however, is normal which doesn't fit the regular thriller conventions. Jump cuts are typically used when the characters are talking, I think I will incorporate this. Tracking scenes and pans are ...

 Bird box is a thriller movie, but not a murder mystery. The opening scene begins with a fade from black and shows a river (one of the settings), then a voiceover starts then matches to the person talking. A jump cut is used to introduce the person talking. A close up is used on the person talking as well. The background of the plot is that the scenario is apocalyptic and there is a being that will kill anyone that looks at it. My plot doesn't have this type of storyline but it will follow along with the tenseness this film has. The main costume in this film is a blindfold and winter attire, I think it goes along with this storyline but I will not do this in my film. The opening scene is a flash forward , I appreciate this to give some idea of what the actions in the past are going to lead to. I cannot do a flash back because I don't have enough time. I notice many jump cuts are used to show the surroundings, this I will possibly use. A two shot is used when the character is dr...

 I am going to take inspiration from Knives Out because it is a murder mystery, like my plot. However, it's a different, out-of-the-box movie, which is why I like it so much. It takes place in an old creepy mansion, owned by a wealthy old man, and it begins with his murder. I think I am going to do the same thing, set the setting and immediately show the murder scene. The lighting of most of the scenes, especially those that take place inside the house, is dark, which follows the generic thriller lighting concept. There is a detective, which is also another given, and his costume is very detective-like, a formal, black and white suit with black suspenders. I like the formalness detectives in murder mysteries typically wear and I think I will try to incorporate that. The music is also very foreboding, the use of violins in a slow tempo lets the audience know something is going to happen, which I enjoy. This movie uses many jump shot with close up and long shots to establish the area...

 My decision for my film is to be thriller based. Even though it's not my favorite type of movie to watch, I think it would be fun to film. My pitch is also a type to be thriller because it is a murder mystery. I didn't want it to be a comedy because I don't think I could come up with a funny script. It also wouldn't be good as a romance because someone got murdered, not engaged. I am excited to make my thriller movie. I don't think I will take the route where its super scary though. I think I am just going to make is ominous and keep the audience on their toes. I already know I am going to incorporate screaming. I am also thinking of making the lighting dark when the detective is interrogating the suspects. I also have the perfect setting for it to take place, my boyfriends house. His house is very open and has many rooms for the suspects to have alibis. Thriller involves many different shots and types of editing so I think it will be easy to complete the mandatory...

 Over-the shoulder shots are highly used in romance movies to show the conversation between two people and their body language. Two-shots are also used because the movies are based on a couple in love and going on dates together. Close-ups are used to show the characters facial expressions and when the couple kiss. Long shots are used when the actors are doing things like walking or hugging, or forming a connection, to show the body language. Costumes in romance movies usually include formal attire when the couple go on dates, like dresses or pants, and any other scenario, normal clothing. Lighting is light when the mood is happy and when the characters are outside, or it can be dim when on a dinner date. Acting typically goes like two people being close and cuddly as if they are forming a romantic connection. The women wear normal makeup when going on dates to make themselves look more presentable. Props used could be flowers or chocolates or phones, money, or beds. The setting is...

 Camera angles like low-angle, close-ups, and dutch angles. Low-angles give the antagonist a feel of power. Close-ups allow the views to view the actors facial expressions and give a glimpse of potential insanity. Dutch angles also portray madness and make the audience feel uneasy. Costume in thriller movies are normal, everyday clothes to make the scenario seem possible in real reality. The lighting is low to create an ominous effect, the color palette is also dark to go along with that. Makeup is not really used unless with female actors, if they were crying they may have runny mascara, or if someone got injured there's sfx injuries. Setting may include tight spaces, dark rooms, and props include weapons like knives and normal items like phones or money. Jump cuts are used as an editing technique to make the film fast paced or to produce a jumpy-intense feeling. Graphic matches are also used to connect two scene that may have been unrelated. End of thrillers typically end in fade...

 Camera angles that are used in comedies include: eye level and high angle. Eye level allows the viewers to see all of the people in the scenes reactions. Seeing everyone reaction to, for example, a joke, makes the film or scene more comedic. High angles are used to make subjects seem inferior, this can be used in comedies to make fun of the subject. Camera movements used in comedies include: intense zoom ins and tracking shots. Intense zoom ins are used to potentially break the fourth wall and create an effect where the physical camera either bumps into the actor or gets an awkward close up on their face. Tracking shots are used to follow the character, possibly if they are running away from something. The costumes for comedies differ and usually are based on the actors profession, a suit if the actor is a lawyer or uniform if a student. May incorporate basic comedic costume, like a clown suit. The lighting in comedies are typically bright because it makes the mood upbeat and happ...

 My first pitch goes like this: Imagine on a dark rainy day, a girl is writing in her diary about someone out to get her and suddenly gets killed. Who done it? I think I would have a lot of fun doing a movie based on a murder mystery because it is easy to get the watcher interested. I would have fun introducing all of the potential suspects and their alibis most of all. Then toward the end I can leave it on a sort of cliff hanger to really engage my audience. It can be easy to do because it only takes place in one setting. I also have actors handy that can be a part of it. However, I'm not sure about it because it might be done a lot. But, ultimately I think I can produce a never-before-seen plot that will blow away my audience. My second pitch would go as following: A criminal mastermind gathers other mastermind to pull of the biggest heist in history, stealing the president's car.  I knew I wanted to incorporate a car in some aspect of my film because I want to show off my b...