AICE Media Studies

 The movie I decided to watch was called 'Ma'. The movie was made in 2019. The movie is a pscychological film. Some elements and conventions from this movie that we are using in our film is one, suspense. Two, plot twists. Three, a clear threat. Lastly four, pacing. Some elements of this thriller movie 'Ma' I did enjoy was were the plot twists. This movie had a lot that I did really enjoy. Secondly, I enjoyed the suspense leading up to each climatic scene. Third I enjoyed that the lighting/ambiance went with the theme, kind of dark and mysterious. Something I did not enjoy about this movie was the cliffhanger. A lot of thriller movies leave the ending of their movies up for interpretation to the audience, I personally do not like that. 

  Psychological thrillers often explore themes of paranoia, fear, and the unraveling of the human psyche. If "Deep Water" follows this pattern, it would contribute to the overall thriller experience. The story likely includes elements of mystery, with characters and events that are not immediately transparent. As the plot unfolds, viewers may be drawn into solving the mysteries presented in the film. To try to relate My film similar to deep water is by Craft a plot that unfolds gradually, revealing key information bit by bit. Include unexpected twists and turns to keep the audience engaged and curious. Explore the psychological aspects of your characters and their relationships. Introduce elements of paranoia, obsession, or manipulation to add depth to the story. i enjoyed many aspects of the film but in particular the storyline had me on the edge, A good thriller typically has a gripping and suspenseful plot that keeps the audience guessing. Unexpected twists and turns can a

 "Don't Worry Darling" is a psychological thriller film directed by Olivia Wilde. The movie centers around a 1950s housewife, played by Florence Pugh, who begins to unravel dark secrets about her seemingly perfect husband, portrayed by Harry Styles. The film's suspenseful atmosphere is crafted through meticulous cinematography, intense performances, and a haunting score. The thriller elements are heightened by the mysterious undertones that permeate the storyline, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Tension builds gradually as the protagonist delves into a web of deceit and discovers the disturbing reality beneath the facade of her suburban life. Wilde's direction adds a layer of visual sophistication, amplifying the eerie ambiance. The film employs classic thriller tropes, such as unexpected plot twists, shadowy cinematography, and a gripping narrative structure, creating an immersive experience. Themes of paranoia, deception, and the unknown contrib

 The top 4 angles in a horror film are one, high angle shots. Two, low angle shots. Three, the dutch angle. Four, close ups. The mise-en-scene in horror tends to be dark, rural deserted locations, places that are abandoned and isolated. The most common editing techniques on horror films is one, transitions. Two, special effects. Three, shot placement. Four, pacing from the title animation to the final scene. Common sounds in horror movies are one, breathing, Two, stabbing. Three, footsteps. Four, flesh noises. Examples of horror films are The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1919), Nosferatu (1922), Frankenstein (1931), Psycho (1960), and Night Of The Living Dead (1968). Elements I enjoy in horror is the suspense, the graphics, and the lead up of the climax of the movie. Elements I don't like is how movies like horror can be a hit or miss. 

 Hey Blog! So we’re finally ready to start choosing our genre! I’m really excited. Since we have to pick three genres to study, we decided to split it up. So for this blog we’re going to discuss comedy.  So a few characteristics that make up a comedy movie are wordplay and uncomfortable situations to induce laughter from the audience.  After doing some research, the most common camera techniques are the push, the pull, the wait for it, and the reveal. I think we can implement all of these things into our final task.  Common mienscenene are natural makeup, natural lighting, casual acting, and props that fit the movie. Some examples of comedy movies are: No hard feelings, The hating game, and good burger.  Aspects of a comedy movies I like are how funny they are, and how casual they seem to be.  Some things I don’t like are how sometimes the jokes can be offensive at times. Anyway, that’s my research on the comedy genre!

 Camera angles for thriller-  • Close up and extreme close ups. • High angle shots. • Low angle shots. • Canted angles. • Wide shot. • Panning shots. Misenscene for thriller- Limited amount of make-up in order to make the characters on screen more relatable for the audience. Low level lighting creates shadows in order to create fear and tension within a viewing audience.  editing for thriller-  All thriller films use fast and slow paced editing in their films Common editing for thriller- A screaming sound is conventional to a thriller film because the character on screen has been frightened by something which has a profound effect on the audience. Example films of thriller- Get Out, The Silence Of The Lambs, and Primal Fear.

 Hi blog! It’s me again and today I’m exploring www.artofthetitle.com and www.watchthetitles.com has revolutionized our approach to title design for the short film. Art of the Title takes a deep dive into the world of movie and TV show titles, offering engaging articles and interviews that unveil the brilliance behind those initial scenes. On the other hand, Watch the Titles feels like a global journey through various title sequences, displaying an assortment of impressive titles and revealing all the intriguing details. These websites extend beyond the realm of movies; they are invaluable resources for our short film, providing lots of inspiration on how title sequences can transcend mere words on the screen. As we immerse ourselves in shaping the title design for our short film, these platforms emerge as great tools, injecting a dose of coolness and ensuring our opening sequence stands out with added flair. Alright, until next time. Bye bye blog!