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Movie Research: It

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this have? It has things such as suspenseful sounds, and scenes with tension to build up the suspenseful for the readers. One thing that this movie does have is dialogue, which is also an essential in our final task and a big part of it. The dialogue in our final task is build up the story and excitement/thriller of what may happen next. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked the certain camera angles of the movie during certain parts. Parts when someone was trapped or cornered, the camera would be close up to them or in a high angle. I also like the costumes, lighting, and acting of the movie, which is why it’s so infamous today. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you thinking of not filming for your final task? Unlike the movie, where there are a lot of props and different costumes, we are keeping our final task simple. A conve

Movie Research: Ma

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this have? This has many uses of sound to make the viewers feel the impact of what's going on in the film. We are going to use sound because we want the viewers to feel like they are in the film and included in it. It also has dialogue. We are going to use dialogue so that the viewer can know what's going on. We're going to use it to add context to our film. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? l liked the scenes where the camera is close up to the person. It adds a sense of horror and fear, looking closely to the scary character. Also, I liked the over the shoulder scenes. It showed what the victim saw and that makes the viewer think that they are in the victims shoes. This also applies with point of view. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you thinking of not filming for your final task? The clothing convention does no

Movie Research: Haunted Mansion

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this have?  It was mainly the sound aspects and how the editing aligned with it. One thing that this movie has is a lot of dialouge which is esstential for our final task. Our final task natuarlly has a lot of dialouge in it to build suspense for the audience. Another thing was a lot of background noises in the Haunted Mansion helped bring the scenes to life which we plan on adding for our final task.  What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked the Mis-En-Scenes. All the costumes, lighting, acting, and makeup make the movie look more interesting. I also really enjoyed the editing. The different cuts and the added colors and characters (the ghosts) also adds to the storyline. It also helps the auidence understand whats going on and to get a feel of the movie.  What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you thinking of not filming for your fin

Genre Decision Making

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  We decided to do the genre of horror for our opening sequence. We chose this because within our story line we will be able to insert things like sound, lighting, and angles that fit in within the genre. Also the usage of the setting and props will add to the story as well. We really like our idea and if done well, the opening sequence would be really cool and interesting. Also, when thinking of ideas, horror was one of the easier options to go with so we went with it. We are looking forward to filming and editing this final task. 

Genre Research Blog: Comedy

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Genre: Comedy  Common camera angles, movement, and shots:   A type of cams used in comedy films are wide shots. They are used to capture the whole scene and incorporate every element including characters, and the environment into the shot. They also provide the ability to show visual gags, reveal funny situations, and showcase physical comedy. Another type of cam is a close-up. Close-ups reveal facial expressions, reactions, and nuances that contribute to comedic timing and deliver. Lastly, another type of angle is a low angle. This helps employ the effects of comedic effects, making characters appear larger than life, and emphasizing physical comedy.  Common mis-en-scene:  Some mis-en-scenes that are used are exaggerated costumes. Exaggerated costumes can enhance physical comedy and contribute to the visual humor of the characters. Lastly, there can be props for physical comedy. Cleverly chosen and utilized props contribute to visual gags, slapstick comedy, and humorous scenarios with

Genre Research Blog: Thriller

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  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 Elements of genre we don’t like: - boring parts where event is being strung out - isn’t suited for all audiences - jump scares

Genre Research Blog: Horror

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  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 gorey 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.  Examples: It (2017) and Talk To Me (2022)  Eleme

Our Pitch

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  Pitch A: The main character recieves serveral calls from an unknown number about their impending future, soon discovering it's from their future self.  Discuss Pitch A: We decided to do this idea for a pitch because we found it very interesting. We thought it was cool to do this idea, yet very dobale. For this idea, we don't have to go to a specific location where we need permission to access it. We can easily film this at one of our houses in a dark place for the effect. The only thing we may find a little difficult about this pitch is the editing , but as we go further with idea, we think it'll be easier to edit.  Pitch B: Sick patient seeks help from a doctor thats a serectly a serial killer injecting dangerous chemicals in their bodies.  Discuss Pitch B: We are interested in doing this pitch as more of backup plan. The storyline is interesting and would be cool if done well. However, getting access to a hospital to film in would be a tedious process. None of us know s

Group Blog: Final Task

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  For this project, I chose to work with Mai'Lyia Burris and Joel Francis. We worked so well last time. For this reason I chose to work with them again. I chose to work with them because I'm close with them. I'm comfortable around them and I can be myself. I also trust them to put an equal amount of effort in this project. They are both hard working people who make sure to get their work done on time. Trust is a big thing for me because if they weren't hardworking then I wouldn't have chosen them, despite them being my friends. It also wouldn't be awkward if we arranged plans to complete the project. My parents already know them both as well so, the arrangements wouldn't be an issue. Last time, we all agreed on the same place and we had an amazing time. My parents loved them. Our paents also got to meet each other and they got along so that's great.  So, I don't expect this project to be any different. We all get along and all have great ideas to add

Intro Blog: Final Task

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  My name is Ludjmilla Maignan but just call me Ludji. I'm 15 years old and my birthday is on October 3rd. My birthday falls on the 3rd so my favorite number has always been 3. My favorite color has always been blue, but not cyan, more like a baby blue or a pretty royal blue. I'm the oldest of 2 siblings, a younger sister and brother. I used to play the guitar but I quit. I am getting my musical interest back through Fort Lauderdale's marching band. I love listening to music because it's like an escape. I love my friends and family. I love when I can easily relate to people and the conversation just flows. I hate when people think respect is one-sided. I'm a hardworking person when it comes to school, other than that, I can be lazy. My dream is to do something within the medical field especially with the least amount of schooling. I want to give my family everything they've given me.  I'm good with science and math. I hate reading and history. I'm very s