For our short sixty second horror clips we filmed today, my group decided to use the prop of a doll from st.lucia. Firstly we devised a quick plan for what our horror clip would be and we instantly came up with the idea of pretending this doll was a voodoo doll (a doll that, however you hurt it, it hurts the person of your choice too)We started by heading to creepy scenery, which we chose the tunnel for because it is dark and used to be the dungeons of a castle. Because the lighting was bad, we had trouble focusing on the different objects and walls, and when we were filming the clips often came out blurry. However, in the end, we managed to get the videos we needed with the right amount of focus and light to succeed in being a horror clip.
It was also a small struggle to be able to represent the pain of what we did to the doll, to the people as well. For example, the first thing we decided to do was hit the dolls head against a wall, which meant that I had to then also hit my head against a wall. I didn't really want to hurt myself so we had to figure a way to do it believably but without me actually having to do it. Eventually we successfully figured out a way to do so.
Thursday 25 January 2018
Tuesday 23 January 2018
NEWS/ EXAM Q8
On the Observer's home page, particular language stands out to create meaning and intrigue for the page. Firstly, we are drawn to the page because it is full of colour, and the colour isn't just all over the place, it is nice and unified. The page also grabs the readers attention because every single article featured, shows a person/ human. As most people are usually more interested about what is going on within human lives, this is a great way to have people focusing more on the texts. The main article is the biggest one and draws the reader in because it uses a rhetorical question, 'Can I forgive the man that raped me?' The affect of this makes us want to know the answer, as well as hear the answer from the interviewee, and know what the story is. Using a question mark is a great way to entice the reader.
The other articles are smaller because they are not the featuring ones. This means, after having looked at the big one, we have to focus more on the next ones. Another example of an interesting caption is 'GIGI HADID, a model with a fabulous figure (30 million instagram followers)' This is another good way to draw audience in because it straight away mentions a famous model which most people have probably heard about and want to hear more. It adds extra information as well, for people who don't know who she is, such as the fact that she is a model and the fact that she has 30 million followers on instagram. This is a very clever technique to list both of these things because instagram is an extremely well-known social media app which most people have and know a lot about. By stating her figures of 30 millionf followers it makes people want to know more about Gigi Hadid because 30 million is a huge following. The articles also target certain people. For example, the Gigi Hadid article mainlt targets women and her fans. Whilst the main article targets all adult audience.
The other articles are smaller because they are not the featuring ones. This means, after having looked at the big one, we have to focus more on the next ones. Another example of an interesting caption is 'GIGI HADID, a model with a fabulous figure (30 million instagram followers)' This is another good way to draw audience in because it straight away mentions a famous model which most people have probably heard about and want to hear more. It adds extra information as well, for people who don't know who she is, such as the fact that she is a model and the fact that she has 30 million followers on instagram. This is a very clever technique to list both of these things because instagram is an extremely well-known social media app which most people have and know a lot about. By stating her figures of 30 millionf followers it makes people want to know more about Gigi Hadid because 30 million is a huge following. The articles also target certain people. For example, the Gigi Hadid article mainlt targets women and her fans. Whilst the main article targets all adult audience.
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Tuesday 9 January 2018
EXAM QUESTION 7
Explain two reasons why a film company would release a video game linked to a film?
One reason why film companies would release a video game related to a movie, is for further promotion. Having a game that highlights the main characters of a loved movie, gets you to join in and enables you to know more about the movie. The Lego Movie video game is perfect for all audiences and it gives everyone, from all ages, the ability to enjoy more of the Lego world. This could lead to more views of the movie, from either people who have heard or played the video game, but haven't watched the movie or the want to see the movie again, after having a lot of fun playing the video game.
Another reason for the creation of the video game is to raise profits. As the Lego movie was an extremely popular box-office hit, the idea of creating further things related to the world is a perfect idea to get more money from the story. Having the video game based on the popular characters of the Lego World and enabling anyone to become the hero, is a perfect way to advertise the story and make additional money from what the movie made. It draws more people in and gets more people involved with the world too.
One reason why film companies would release a video game related to a movie, is for further promotion. Having a game that highlights the main characters of a loved movie, gets you to join in and enables you to know more about the movie. The Lego Movie video game is perfect for all audiences and it gives everyone, from all ages, the ability to enjoy more of the Lego world. This could lead to more views of the movie, from either people who have heard or played the video game, but haven't watched the movie or the want to see the movie again, after having a lot of fun playing the video game.
Another reason for the creation of the video game is to raise profits. As the Lego movie was an extremely popular box-office hit, the idea of creating further things related to the world is a perfect idea to get more money from the story. Having the video game based on the popular characters of the Lego World and enabling anyone to become the hero, is a perfect way to advertise the story and make additional money from what the movie made. It draws more people in and gets more people involved with the world too.
Thursday 4 January 2018
LEGO MOVIE QUESTION
Analyse how genre codes have been used in The Lego Movie poster campaign to appeal to a family audience. (10 marks)
In the setting of the movie poster, the movie title is the biggest piece of text on the poster because it is the most important thing about the movie. Not only does the it tell you what the movie is about but it also defines it. On the Lego movie poster, the title 'THE LEGO MOVIE' is made to be bold, big and loud so that it draws the attention of others and shows everyone what it is about. The title is also made from lego to define this. The tagline on the poster says 'the story of a nobody who saves everybody.' this is a very eye-catching tagline because it uses a contrast of words and also audience members might feel able to relate to the beginning of it and want to see how a 'nobody' saves 'everybody'.
The main image on the cover of the poster also draws the audience's attention in. Emmett is positioned in the center whilst being surrounded by familiar characters such as batman and superman who we can't relate to. However, upon seeing a random guy in a builders outfit, running with superheros away from explosions, this would certainly draw audience members in. In the image, they also look very scared, however, the fact that they are lego would appeal to younger kids but the additional info, that there is evidently action involved would draw the older audiences in too. Therefore this makes the genre codes draw in members from a family audience.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The appeal of the character Emmett would be a strong one from audience members because, whilst there is a cast of superheroes and well known characters surrounding the poster, there is this guy in a builders uniform, standing center of the commotion, which develops the curiosity of how this underdog has come so close to excitement. Also, the fact that there a so many familiar characters stationed on the poster, creates an excellent opportunity for people to want to see the movie because of these loved characters that appear to be in it. It also shows that, if they are in it, there must be a lot of excitement encased within the movie.
In the individual character posters, we get a clear sense and visual of what the characters are like and who they are. In the Lord Business poster, we get an extreme close-up of a guy who is baring an angry face. To represent his evil character, he has his eyebrows furrowed and his teeth bared in a snarl. There is also a lot of frown lines placed on his face, which shows he is not a happy man. Upon his head there is a red hat that has jagged edges. The jagged edges are symbolic of teeth, which shows he should be feared, the hat is also red which is often known as a colour of both fear and determination. In bold, at the top of the poster it tells us who he is and who plays him. This is important so that any fans of the actor can be drawn into watching the movie. Additionally, the fact that he is called Lord Business puts a unique spin on the story and also draws in audience members.
On wild styles poster, we have another extreme close-up. From this poster, we can see she is not a stereotyped female role, which would certainly bring attention to the movie. We can see this from the poster because she has highlights through her hair, and her hair is strewn up in a way that would suggest she was ready for action. She also has a grin on her face as if she has done something naughty.
In the setting of the movie poster, the movie title is the biggest piece of text on the poster because it is the most important thing about the movie. Not only does the it tell you what the movie is about but it also defines it. On the Lego movie poster, the title 'THE LEGO MOVIE' is made to be bold, big and loud so that it draws the attention of others and shows everyone what it is about. The title is also made from lego to define this. The tagline on the poster says 'the story of a nobody who saves everybody.' this is a very eye-catching tagline because it uses a contrast of words and also audience members might feel able to relate to the beginning of it and want to see how a 'nobody' saves 'everybody'.
The main image on the cover of the poster also draws the audience's attention in. Emmett is positioned in the center whilst being surrounded by familiar characters such as batman and superman who we can't relate to. However, upon seeing a random guy in a builders outfit, running with superheros away from explosions, this would certainly draw audience members in. In the image, they also look very scared, however, the fact that they are lego would appeal to younger kids but the additional info, that there is evidently action involved would draw the older audiences in too. Therefore this makes the genre codes draw in members from a family audience.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The appeal of the character Emmett would be a strong one from audience members because, whilst there is a cast of superheroes and well known characters surrounding the poster, there is this guy in a builders uniform, standing center of the commotion, which develops the curiosity of how this underdog has come so close to excitement. Also, the fact that there a so many familiar characters stationed on the poster, creates an excellent opportunity for people to want to see the movie because of these loved characters that appear to be in it. It also shows that, if they are in it, there must be a lot of excitement encased within the movie.
In the individual character posters, we get a clear sense and visual of what the characters are like and who they are. In the Lord Business poster, we get an extreme close-up of a guy who is baring an angry face. To represent his evil character, he has his eyebrows furrowed and his teeth bared in a snarl. There is also a lot of frown lines placed on his face, which shows he is not a happy man. Upon his head there is a red hat that has jagged edges. The jagged edges are symbolic of teeth, which shows he should be feared, the hat is also red which is often known as a colour of both fear and determination. In bold, at the top of the poster it tells us who he is and who plays him. This is important so that any fans of the actor can be drawn into watching the movie. Additionally, the fact that he is called Lord Business puts a unique spin on the story and also draws in audience members.
On wild styles poster, we have another extreme close-up. From this poster, we can see she is not a stereotyped female role, which would certainly bring attention to the movie. We can see this from the poster because she has highlights through her hair, and her hair is strewn up in a way that would suggest she was ready for action. She also has a grin on her face as if she has done something naughty.
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