Thursday 15 November 2012
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Practice of one extract with the two exam style questions
How does the trailer use media language to catch the attention of the audience?
The trailer used media language to catch the attention of the audience in many different ways. The most media language used throughout the trailer is editing as this relates with the movies genre of fantasy. The lighting used is also mainly High key lighting as people are seen as there is not a distorted effect. However at some points low key lighting is also used such as in the Voltaire, this symbolizes the darkness of the Volt airy and exaggerates their importance. The sounds which are played are diagetic as it relates with the happenings of the trailer, succh as fast paced music for when there is fast movements. Also there's a variety of camera angels such as close ups, big close ups, medium shots, long shots etc, angels such as big close up on Bella Swan's eye emphasis' her change from a human to a vampire.
How is gender represented in the trailer?
Throughout the trailer we see a variety of both men and women, with the same amount of power. However, we are immediately identified with the target audience being teenagers and young adults aged 12-26 years of age (mostly girls). We know this is to mainly girls as there is not much action and blood, however there is built men and fantasy features such as sparkling bodies, bright eyes etc; these features are used mainly to draw the audience in. We could say this goes to all class's but mainly working class, although people do not believe in what happens in the story they end up being in the 'fantasy' along with the characters.
Monday 5 November 2012
ANALYSIS OF MEDIA AWARDS TRAILER - INNER REDEMPTION.
INNER REDEMPTION
Inner redemption was one of many films trailers which were produced by former year 13 students and were presented at the media awards 2012. This film trailer in particular had one first prize for best year 12 production design.
What Went Well (WWW):
- Mise en scene is presented excellently through out the trailer. The main lighting which is used is low key lighting as it mainly focuses on the characters facial emotions. The audience are therefore able to feel the heat of the actors and the fright of them causing them to have an identification by being able to relate with the characters.
- The genre of horror is portrayed brilliantly as fear and horror is shown through main things such as props. The use of future reading cards created a tense atmosphere as although there was hope in the characters the audience had already had an idea that something bad was soon to approach. This causes enigma codes as the audience knows more then the characters do.
- The scenes are also very realistic and almost life like due to many reasons. One of these would be the costumes the characters have very cleverly chosen to wear. For example, the individual reading the future cards out is dressed in a traditional outfit, this also develops on her characteristics.
- Compared to the other trailers Inner redemption was different and showed the genre of horror in a much different light then the others. However, the sounding through the trailer could have been improved as the music was much louder and their vocal projection was not loud enough for the mics they were using therefore by either using a better mic or increasing their voice projection the scenes could have been made much clearer and easier to understand.
ANALYSIS OF MEDIA AWARDS TRAILER - VENGEANCE.
VENGEANCE
Vengeance was one of many films trailers which were produced by former year 13 students and were presented at the media awards 2012. This film trailer in particular was produced by 'prime time production' and won for it's excellence in cinematography.
What Went Well (WWW):
- The cinematography throughout the trailer was clear and well structured. For example, close up shots are very often used these create enigma codes for the audience and also shows the exact facial expression of the characters. Through cinematography as the audience we also become aware of the body language even without seeing the facial expression or the surrounding the character may be in.
- The mise-en-scene through out the trailer was excellent as they have used all props, make up, hair etc very well and effectively. Props such as the mask is used exceedingly well as it connotes that there is a hidden identity beneath there whom does not wish to be revealed to the rest of the world.
- The sound and lighting was also very effective and well presented through out the trailer. As the sound had been added into the trailer it was non-diagetic. The sound was also parallel as it related well with the plot of the trailer and did not seem unusual for it to be played at any point. The lighting connotes that the films genre is horror as the production team have used natural light from the sky and although it is filmed during the night this works well as it creates the sense of suspense and fright for the audience. This is also mainly low-key lighting used as there are many shadows.
- Although the music sound was good the sound of the voice over and speech could have been clearer and easier to understand. Also the music being played was slightly to loud when there was speech and should have been lowered as this could have made the speech easier to understand.
- Also as natural light was used a lot, this made it hard for the facial expressions to be seen even if the shot was a close up therefore they could have used dime background lights in order to keep the same atmosphere and just make the expressions and movements easier for the audience to see.
Sunday 4 November 2012
FISH TANK - REVIEW
The British film 'Fish Tank' is directed by Andrea Arnold. Andrea Arnold has also directed British films such as 'Wuthering Heights' (2011) and 'Red Road' (2006). Fish Tank was released in 2009 and was premiered at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, where Andres Arnold won the Jury Prize. A year later (2010) the film also went on to win the BAFTA Award for outstanding British film.
The movie is about a 15 year old girl called Mia, she is a lonely girl who has not got much guidance in society however she is looking for a break through. Mia is easy too relate to for many British teen girl as she is not familiarized with the finer things in life and is let down by many characters which she trusted and relied on through out the movie.
The main stares or the movie and Micheal Fassbender as Conner and Katie Jarvis as Mia. The movie is based around Mia and the tough times she is having to go through. Throughout the whole movie it is clear that Mia does not have any friends, she is constantly ignored bu her alcoholic partying mother and is thought of as a 'freak' and 'weirdo' by others around her estate. Katie Jarvis plays out Mia exceptionally well considering she has never starred in a movie before. Katie's emotions, dance skills and characteristics are consistent throughout the whole movie. However watchers are not familiar with Katie Jarvis as an actor as she was chosen on a train station to star in the film, despite this Katie Jarvis is an amazing actor and does the role of Mia justice.
Mia has not got much hope in the events of her life however she does not quit and carried on trying despite the obstacle that come her way. Although Mia has been kicked out of school she finds hope in her dancing which she practiced in a spare room over her flat. However everything seems to go down hill when the character Conner come on the scene as Mia's mum's new boyfriend. although Mia first thinks he is just another one of her mums one night stands she ends up building a strong bond with Conner. During the first half of the movie Conner is a sort of father figure to Mia and her younger sister as he supports the family and this seems as if Mia's life is finally on the mend, however this immediately disappears once her and Conner kiss. He then leaves the family, leaving Mia's mum in deep depression turning to more alcohol and Mia furious because she believed she loved him and thought they could run away and live happily ever after as she puts all her trust in him and gave him all she had. Mia therefore follows Conner to his house to realize that he has got a wife and young child. This angers Mia even more causing her to kidnap Conner's daughter.
There is a great twist in the plot as Mia's life changes from nothing to finally having what she wants but then changing back to having nothing however Mia does not give up and therefore towards the end of the movie as her life is finally getting back on track as she leaves the estate with her boyfriend the film finishes. Mia strongly connotes the films title "Fish Tank". this is because Mia's life is the same as that of a fish in a tank. Just like a fish trying to escape, whenever Mia gets the oppurtunity to escape and be free there is always something which holds her back and comes in the way therefore she feels stuck and suffocated in a Fish Tank which turns out to be her estate.
The genre of the film is Drama. Mia's life is full of drama, some could also literally say that her life is the definition of drama as there is not a moment of peace and she gets treated as a fool.
The soundtrack for Fish Tank is versatile as most of the music played is parallel as there is a lot of street dance throughout the movie and therefore we hear a large amount of rap, R&B and hip hop music. Although there is parallel music there is a great deal of contrapuntal sounds which sometimes do not relate with what is happening in the movie.
I believe the film Fish Tank is based around teenage drama's which could occur in a teenagers everyday life and therefore it's main target audience is for people aged between 15-25. In my opinion although the film is directed very well by Andrea Arnold and people are able to relate to the events which occur I believe that the plot was very predictable and there was not much of a strong story line to the film. Therefore I would give the film 6 out of 10.
The movie is about a 15 year old girl called Mia, she is a lonely girl who has not got much guidance in society however she is looking for a break through. Mia is easy too relate to for many British teen girl as she is not familiarized with the finer things in life and is let down by many characters which she trusted and relied on through out the movie.
The main stares or the movie and Micheal Fassbender as Conner and Katie Jarvis as Mia. The movie is based around Mia and the tough times she is having to go through. Throughout the whole movie it is clear that Mia does not have any friends, she is constantly ignored bu her alcoholic partying mother and is thought of as a 'freak' and 'weirdo' by others around her estate. Katie Jarvis plays out Mia exceptionally well considering she has never starred in a movie before. Katie's emotions, dance skills and characteristics are consistent throughout the whole movie. However watchers are not familiar with Katie Jarvis as an actor as she was chosen on a train station to star in the film, despite this Katie Jarvis is an amazing actor and does the role of Mia justice.
Mia has not got much hope in the events of her life however she does not quit and carried on trying despite the obstacle that come her way. Although Mia has been kicked out of school she finds hope in her dancing which she practiced in a spare room over her flat. However everything seems to go down hill when the character Conner come on the scene as Mia's mum's new boyfriend. although Mia first thinks he is just another one of her mums one night stands she ends up building a strong bond with Conner. During the first half of the movie Conner is a sort of father figure to Mia and her younger sister as he supports the family and this seems as if Mia's life is finally on the mend, however this immediately disappears once her and Conner kiss. He then leaves the family, leaving Mia's mum in deep depression turning to more alcohol and Mia furious because she believed she loved him and thought they could run away and live happily ever after as she puts all her trust in him and gave him all she had. Mia therefore follows Conner to his house to realize that he has got a wife and young child. This angers Mia even more causing her to kidnap Conner's daughter.
There is a great twist in the plot as Mia's life changes from nothing to finally having what she wants but then changing back to having nothing however Mia does not give up and therefore towards the end of the movie as her life is finally getting back on track as she leaves the estate with her boyfriend the film finishes. Mia strongly connotes the films title "Fish Tank". this is because Mia's life is the same as that of a fish in a tank. Just like a fish trying to escape, whenever Mia gets the oppurtunity to escape and be free there is always something which holds her back and comes in the way therefore she feels stuck and suffocated in a Fish Tank which turns out to be her estate.
The genre of the film is Drama. Mia's life is full of drama, some could also literally say that her life is the definition of drama as there is not a moment of peace and she gets treated as a fool.
The soundtrack for Fish Tank is versatile as most of the music played is parallel as there is a lot of street dance throughout the movie and therefore we hear a large amount of rap, R&B and hip hop music. Although there is parallel music there is a great deal of contrapuntal sounds which sometimes do not relate with what is happening in the movie.
I believe the film Fish Tank is based around teenage drama's which could occur in a teenagers everyday life and therefore it's main target audience is for people aged between 15-25. In my opinion although the film is directed very well by Andrea Arnold and people are able to relate to the events which occur I believe that the plot was very predictable and there was not much of a strong story line to the film. Therefore I would give the film 6 out of 10.
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