AICE Media Studies

 Scene 1: Suse walks into the room and sees Aurum dead on the floor, Suse screams in shock.  Scene 2: The rest of the group (Stewart and Aaliyah) runs into the living room to see what scared Suse so much.  Scene 3: Aaliyah starts panicking and Suse joins in. Stewart looks obviously disturbed.  Scene 4: They then all walk out into the kitchen area still disturbed and shaken up.  Scene 5: While still scared the gang start to talk about what they should do with the body of Aj Scene 6: Suse starts talking to herself alone with a close up shot then credits cut on.  Scene 7: A transition on how we got to this point happens  Scene 8: suse walks into the air bnb with aj  Scene 9: aj heads to the window and stares out into the sun  Scene 10: suse looks visibly upset while away from aj  Scene 11: Suse takes a knife out the knife holder slowly  Scene 12: slowly suse creeps up on aj who is still taking in the view  Scene 13: while aj back is turned suse stabs aurum in the back  Scene 14: suse catc

 -What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?  The movie is a movie/ thriller so the genre matches ours in a sense that we are trying to solve a murder. The movie also uses dim and low-key lighting to portray mood and suspense.  • What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? The movie used lots of types of lighting that I liked such as.  • What elements of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you?  The erotic scenes camera work and lighting didn't appeal to me. They seemed out of place and didn't really fit in with the rest of the movie well at all. The close-ups weren't done as well as they could've been in my opinion for these scenes. 

-  What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?  The movie is considered a crime thriller similar how our movie is based around a crime. The movie was also shot in only one location. Similar to how our clip will be. The Movie utilizes close-up shots very frequently as well. On top of that flat and simple lighting is used for the earlier scenes of the film later on low-key lighting is used.  • What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? I liked the low-key lighting and the close-up shots.  • What elements of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? The wider shots at the beginning of the movie are what didn't appeal to me the most. They weren't necessarily bad they just didn't exemplify thriller elements as well as some of the later shots in the film did.

- What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? The titles displayed are credits mostly. Crediting of directors, actors, producers, costume designers etc. With the main title showing up at the end of the opening sequence.  - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Imagery of the U.S. flag and Captain America are prioritized amongst the other plethora of imagery used in the opening sequence. The sequence continuously links all the pictures and imagery to stars of the flag and Captain America's shield.  - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the opening sequences? The film establishes a feeling of the genre by using dark colors and fast paced yet still brooding music. The music and imagery perfectly align to give of that feeling of mystery. The imagery of skulls and tentacles and the parallel between those images and the images of stars and stripes also establish a sense of fear and almost hopelessness. The heroes portrayed are obviously up a

- What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? The titles displayed do not include the main title but rather the credit titles. Things like executive producers and director titles are shown in the opening sequence.  - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The entire opening sequence was wild and psychedelic. Images contorted, collided and exploded everywhere. There wasn't really anything prioritized trumping the others. However the sequence seems to follow our characters who at this point are a couple wearing a pigeon and unicorn mask.  - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the opening sequences? The opening sequence while colorful, wild and expressive is portraying dark imagery. The sequence often showing our couple going through all sorts of trials and tribulations. From being eaten to being stabbed. This type of imagery honestly making confusion, paranoia, and a overwhelming feeling of uncertainty rampant. You really don't know w

 - What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? The main title shows up last during the opening sequence of this film. The film shows credits as almost like growths on the mysterious creatures skin through CGI. The film also gives other credits in a more traditional typed format way throughout the intro. - What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The film keeps us following along with this one mysterious reptile like creature. The film prioritizes dark images with effects that make it seem as though you are in some type of liquid watching this mysterious creature grow.  - How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the opening sequences? They establish a feeling of curiosity by not fully revealing the creature. At the same time some level of fear as to what the creature is and what they can do. The music and camera work make for a very immersive experience further driving home these feelings. 

 Psychology  Further exploration into the psychological genre has allowed for us to spot things that are in line with other pieces of media within the same genre including: Common CAMS Angles

High Angle: A character may seem more diminutive or exposed from this viewpoint. It could imply dominance or power dynamics. Low Angle: A character may appear more intimidating or strong when shot from a low viewpoint, which may evoke feelings of intimidation or authority. Eye Level: Eye level filming is regarded as impartial and might facilitate a closer emotional connection between the viewer and the characters. In dialogue scenes, it is frequently utilized. Movements Zoom In/Out: Zooming can be utilized to draw attention to specifics, amplify feelings, or highlight significant elements. An abrupt zoom can also have this effect. Pan: Panning offers a dynamic viewpoint and is frequently employed to expose new details in a scene or to track a character's progress. Tilt: You can emphasize dept

Mystery: After researching the mystery genre, we were able to pick up on a couple consistencies throughout the genre as a whole. Common CAMS Angles Low-Angle Views: Exudes a feeling of dominance or authority.
Usually employed to unveil a crucial component in a mysterious setting or to introduce a formidable adversary. High Angle: Makes one susceptible or helpless.
Frequently used to illustrate a character's fragility or loneliness, or to depict their response to an enigmatic incident. Transverse-Shoulder Views: Offers a sense of involvement by placing the viewer in a character's shoes.
Frequently employed in conversation sequences, detective stories, or in situations where characters are finding hints. Movements Pan: From a stationary position, the camera swivels horizontally.
For scanning a scene, illuminating features, or tracking characters as they navigate an area. Slant: A vertical axis is used to move the camera up or down.
When revealing vertical components in a scene, s

 My definition of a thriller a would sound like this. A genre that is filled with feelings of suspense, mysteriousness, and immense tension. With this in mind me and my group came up with our opening sequence. Which is filled with the mystery of who is guilty of murder. As well as the suspense and tension of realizing that the killer is right among the seemingly innocent group of friends. 

 Before it’s too late  written by Tiyana Smith AT A AIR BNB Suse finds Aj on the floor with a knife in his back.  SUSE (Screams) Guys Aj’s dead!!!  Everyone runs into the living room and looks over Aj’s body  AALIYAH What? How did this happen?  SUSE I don’t know! When I walked in I seen him on the floor in his own blood.  Everyone goes to the dining/kitchen area. DINING/KITCHEN AREA  AALIYAH This can’t be real. It doesn’t feel real. We gotta do call the police!  STEWART We can’t call the police. They’re going to lock us up. We have to get rid of it another way.  AALIYAH Are u crazy?! We can’t do that!  SUSE I bet you’re wondering how this even happened. Let’s start from the beginning

  How will the titles (the words) enter and leave the screen? - The title “BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE…” will fade into the screen.  How long will each title be on the screen before it disappears? -will stay for about 2-3 seconds and than disappear off the screen

 Good Morning bloggers! Today I'll take you through some extra information needed for our movie. Including schedule, participant's, locations, health and safety precautions, and backup plans. Location- We will be filming at Aurum's apartment, which is apart a larger apartment and townhouse complex called Bella Vista. The floors and counters are all modern and there is a lot of outside area to utilize if needed when we begin recording.  Participant's  Actor's  -  Suse Salomon: Bestfriend of Aj  - Stewart: Bestfriend Aj decided to bring along  - Aj: The murder victim  Camerawoman/Director - Tiyana Smith  Schedule Filming days will be: 1/27/24, 1/28/24 Editing Days: 1/27/24-1/30/24 1/17/24- Film Planning: Discussing the locations and sequence of events, as well as props and filming schedules 1/27/24 Filming; We predict this is when most of the filming will take place and we should be at least 90% done after today 1/28/24 Filming; Extra day for last minute filming days 

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