AICE Media Studies

 For the past week the group has been researching various thriller movies, the movie we're researching at the moment is the found footage thriller film V/H/S. VHS is an very unique thriller movie unlike any I’ve seen so far. VHS utilizes a unique amount of camera and editing work to immerse the audience in the found footage style. The VHS uses ominous music to create tension and suspense amongst audiences and the film also relies on the use of sound and visual distortion in the film. The films use of acting also makes the audience feel disturbed and disgusted as if the audience was there reacting live with the cast. The VHS also properly uses dim lighting to constantly leave the audience tense and scared. This film is easily my favorite out of the 3 I’ve researched and it unsettled me the most out of all the thriller films I’ve seen. This film’s use of poor lighting and disturbed and immersive acting made it feel like I was inside of the movie. This movie’s editing is also top notc...

  For the past week the group has been researching various thriller movies, the movie we're researching at the moment is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (TCM) is a long term favorite amongst scare enthusiasts and has touched the hearts of millions of fans. However, the most recent installment of the series is poorly rated by many due to its poor storyline. The TCM is a scary film and has some notable scenes that draw out fear in the audience but lack of interesting storyline makes it bland and unentertaining. The TCM uses tracking shots, close-ups and inserts. The TCM also uses very detailed props and costumes to immerse audiences such as chainsaws and leather masks. The TCM fantastically uses jump scares and music to intensify the film and it truly terrifies the audience. The use of loud sounds leaves the audience cowering in fear and leaves them on the edge of their seats. The TCM also uses terrifying costumes to unsettle the audience and immerse them on ...

 For the past week the group has been researching various thriller movies, the movie we're researching at the moment is the Boogeyman. The boogeyman was a very traditional and recent thriller movie using various conventions to thoroughly spook audiences and keep them drawn in. The boogey man utilizes loads of close-up shots on the actors faces to emphasize their acting and draws out fear and suspense in the audience. The boogeyman also uses phenomenal music which had me hiding under the covers. The music was sharp and intense, but also immensely ominous. Lastly the boogeyman used various costumes and props to immerse the audience. The conventions of this movie that I enjoyed was the intricate use of music, settings and camera angles. The music in this movie captivated the essence of horror and left me terrified while I was watching and made the movie tremendously interesting to watch. The use of various settings in the film also made the film intriguing and prevented it from being ...

 After a long discussion with my group, we finally have decided what genre we want to utilize to create our opening sequence. We decided to use the thriller genre as it makes the most sense with our pitch and is a completely new spin on the way we have been filming and editing up until now. We picked the thriller genre as it made the most sense and felt that it synergized best with the pitch we chose. High quality thriller movies also don't require expensive sets or extreme props, they can be done with basic editing software and cameras and can still come out entertaining and terrifying. This meant we had more freedom with our budget to put towards costumes and other mis-en-scene to make our film better. Also I enjoy watching thriller movies as they make the audience feel terrified but forced to watch which is a sensation I would love to try and replicate with our opening sequence. Thriller movies also allow a lot of freedom with the fonts available in title scenes and allow for a ...

  Genre: Horror  Common Camera Angles, Shots, & Movement  : Common camera angles are Dutch, low, and high angles. Common shots are POV, wide shots, and extremes close ups. Common movement tracking shots and tilts.  Common Mis-En-Scene  : Common make up is using fake blood for bloody or gory scenes. It also just depends on the character and what facial structure they want to emphasize. Common props are weapons such as knifes, guns, or even a chainsaw. Common costumes is dark clothing and messy/frizzy hair. Common acting is usually acting scared during some scenes. Common lighting is dim lighting uses to create tension. Some even use casting shadows. Common setting is a dark, deserted area.  Common editing  is a fade into black to build tension, the way they place their shots, and jump cuts.  Common sounds  during horror films is heavy breathing, footsteps, or the slashing or stabbing of flesh. Another big one is screams or whispers.  ...

 Genre: Thriller Common camera angles, movement, and shots: - wide shot - pan - over the shoulder - action shot - medium shot - full body - close up - high angle - bird’s eye view Common mis-en-scene: - costume: casual shirts, pants, sneakers - props: stopwatch, phone, gun, weapons, etc. - acting: calm, quiet, distrusting, secretive, private, suspicious  - setting: homes, parks, city - makeup: natural Common editing: - fade in/ fade out - insert - parallel editing - focus/ unfocus - transitions Common sounds: - suspenseful/ intense music - voiceover - diegetic sound - ambient sound - dialogue Movies in this genre: - The Killer - Spiderhead - Run - Don’t Worry Darling - The Intrusion Elements of genre we like: - unpredictability - suspense - rising action - keeping audience on edge of seat

 I'm researching genres to see if it's possible to spin our pitch in a creative way. The genre I am researching at the moment is the action genre. The action movies I researched tend to have these angles and movements of the camera: High and Low angle Birds Eye Views Tracking Shots Side Views Establishing Shots Common Mis-En-Scene used in action films: Occasional comedy Large and intricate movie sets (they get destroyed) Abundance of creative prop usage to create fake glass and prop weapons Intense usage of costumes to differentiate background characters from main characters Use of lighting to create tense feelings in audience (flashing lights, dim lights) Common Editing used in action films: Jump Cuts Cuts Fade Aways Cross Cuts Dissolve Inserts Common Sounds used in action films: Dialogue Intense music leaving audience on edge of their seats Sound Bridges Ambient Sounds to immerse audience Films I watched in this genre: Bullet Train The Gray Man Ghosted The John Wick Series El...

These are our pitches we came up with for our opening sequence  Pitch A: A group of students plan out an innocent camping trip and begin to find out that there is something out there, something watching them the entire time. Pitch B: A family hires a personal chef, the chef sneakily steals items from their house covering his tracks no matter the cost. Pitch A seemed a little cliche to us at first but it was a very feasible idea that could still be loads of fun and really well produced. We found that it would be simpler to use effective music in a thriller as there are loads more films and media work using suspenseful music. We also had a slight plan as to where we would film the sequence, Oleta State Park. We also had the camping equipment necessary for the props and costumes allowing our budgets to be put towards other things. I also enjoy being out in the woods and it would bring the mood up around the production team. Pitch B on the other hand I found to be pretty unique and som...

 Hey bloggers, it's finally time to begin this new and exciting opening sequence for a film. Throughout this week I've been thinking and trying to see ahead what I'm going to do and who I would decide to work with. I'm working with 3 others who I have worked with before and believe will get work done and contribute to the team. The members of my team are not in my media studies period but are very reliable outside of the school and are usually free and able to communicate with the group. The members I have chosen are Nick Z., Joao N., and Constanza C. I am well acquainted with everyone in my group and I am confident in our ability to synergize. We have not assigned roles yet and we have not thought out that far ahead into the opening sequence. However, as a group we have come up with a few ideas so far and have been working them out through a group chat on our cell phones. We first had to come up with a genre which took a relatively long time to get everyone on board an...

  Hi my name is Enzo and these are a few things about me you may not know. I love physical activities and sports, my favorite sport and the sport I'm best at being soccer. I also have a pit bull named Angie which I frequently take out for afternoon walks around my neighborhood. I enjoy being outside in nature and the ambience of lakes, rivers and oceans. I dislike heights and rollercoasters as I have a huge phobia of heights. I love sleeping and getting a good night's rest can make or break a day for me. I love cooking and eating and love making food for people I know. I enjoy going out with friends to malls and plazas to go shopping. I dislike insects and bugs and they really creep me out. I love mindlessly scrolling through social media like Tiktok and Instagram. I have a passion for watching movies and shows on streaming platforms such as Netflix or Hulu. I dislike pickles and I find them disgusting. I love being on the phone with my friends overnight or throughout the day....