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The document analyzes the opening two minutes of the British realism film "Bullet Boy" to understand its key features. It notes that the film was financed by the UK Film Council and dialogue does not begin until 1:06. The main character, a young male prisoner, is shown in a bright white cell in contrast to the previous dark scene, connoting innocence. A long shot depicts the separation between the prisoner and police through a desk. His strong London accent is a convention of British social realism films. Cross-cutting is used between the prisoner and a male in a car to connect them and build tension.
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The opening sequence of the film From Hell establishes the time period and setting of late 19th century London during the industrial revolution. Dark cinematography, costumes, and a ominous musical score set a dark and foreboding tone for a film about the Jack the Ripper murders. The sequence introduces the main character smoking alone on a street corner, hinting he may be the murderer, and also shows prostitutes by a run down pub on the outskirts of the city, establishing the social circumstances of the time.Scene analysis.Sweeny todd
Scene analysis.Sweeny toddsalmaoana
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Sweeney Todd is a murder mystery/horror musical film directed by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Sweeney Todd, a barber who seeks revenge against Judge Turpin who falsely imprisoned Todd and lusts after his wife. Todd returns to London after 15 years, working as a barber and killing his customers. He works with Mrs. Lovett, who uses the bodies in her meat pie shop. Though many fall to Todd's blade, he will not be satisfied until he kills Judge Turpin. The film was based on the Stephen Sondheim musical and filmed at Pinewood Studios despite some studios' initial concerns over its dark tone.Black mass analysis
Black mass analysismatt perki
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The trailer uses lighting, editing, cinematography, and text to build tension around Johnny Depp's character Whitey Bulger. Scenes shift between well-lit conversations and dark, shadowy scenes to show Whitey's friendly and threatening sides. Precise editing maintains pace without revealing the plot, and close-ups after violence leave viewers questioning how justice will be served. Only a few title cards emphasize that the story is based on a true notorious gangster.Attack the block anaylisis
Attack the block anaylisishaverstockmedia
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Attack the Block is a 2011 sci-fi film directed by Joe Cornish about an alien invasion in London seen through the eyes of a teenage gang. It was produced by StudioCanal, Big Talk Pictures, Film4 Productions and distributed by Optimum Releasing. The film represents its teenage characters as typical urban youth of different ethnicities living in a council block to appeal to a diverse audience.Reasearch and Planning for Trapped
Reasearch and Planning for Trappedm3hat
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The document outlines the opening two minutes of a short horror film created by students. It describes how two teenagers break into their school at night but are stalked by an escaped killer. Over the course of two minutes, one teenager is stabbed while the other is chased and ultimately hung from the rafters. Very little dialogue is used to build tension through visuals and sounds alone.Film trailer analysis
Film trailer analysismatt perki
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1) Mise en scene and editing are used effectively in the Black Mass film trailer to build tension. A conversation between Johnny Depp's character Whitey Bulger and John Morris starts casual but turns threatening, showing Whitey's ruthless nature.
2) Scenes alternate between well-lit settings showing friendship and dark scenes showing Whitey's life of crime.
3) Precise editing keeps the trailer pace consistent while close-ups after violence leave viewers questioning what will happen to increase concern. Title cards emphasize the film is based on true events of a notorious gangster.3. research
3. researchSpencerFox5
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The poster uses a black and white photo of Charlize Theron holding a gun while looking to the right. Her white hair and grey skin stand out against the dark background. The title "Atomic Blonde" is in neon colors at the top, while the actors' names are prominently displayed in the center above the title and release date. The composition and visuals on the poster convey themes of being trapped in a dangerous career as a double agent while needing to conceal one's true identity and weaponry. The black and white aesthetic represents the dark and shadowy city and time period depicted in the film.Boys
Boyssameastell
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Boys From The Blackstuff was a 1982 British TV drama series created by Alan Bleasdale for BBC Two. Set in Liverpool, it followed the lives of five unemployed men struggling during Margaret Thatcher's government and the economic turmoil of the time. Filmed on location, it portrayed the realities and challenges faced by the working class with unemployment rampant. While most British dramas of the time had a slow pace, Boys From The Blackstuff tackled its important social and political issues directly through its characters and stories in a more fast-paced working class style. The series played an important role in giving voice to those suffering under Thatcher's policies.Reasearch and Planning for Trapped
Reasearch and Planning for Trappedm3hat
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The document outlines plans for an opening scene of a horror film. It will show two teenagers running from a killer who has escaped prison into their school at night. One teenager, TJ, will be caught and hung by the killer while the other, Jack, hides injured but survives to the end of the two minute scene.Reasearch and planning for our AS media film Trapped
Reasearch and planning for our AS media film Trappedm3hat
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Two teenagers break into their school at night but are stalked by an escaped killer. One teenager, TJ, is killed while trying to escape. The document outlines the genre, plot, narrative, script details, actors, location, props, representation of characters, costumes, inspiration, and distribution plans for an amateur horror short film being made in two minutes.Gangster squad deconstruction
Gangster squad deconstructionJordanL96
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1) The trailer provides context by establishing that the film is set in 1940s LA and focuses on gangster Mickey Cohen. Scenes show Cohen boxing menacingly and establish him as the villain.
2) The trailer then introduces the protagonist and his squad who have been tasked with stopping Cohen's criminal operations by any means necessary, even if it means breaking the rules.
3) Tension and intrigue are built as the trailer shows the squad engaging in violent confrontations with Cohen's gang while also depicting a romantic rivalry over a woman who is involved with both the protagonist and Cohen.Gangster squad deconstruction
Gangster squad deconstructionJordanL96
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1) The trailer provides context about the time period and setting of Los Angeles. It introduces the villain, Mickey Cohen, showing him boxing in a dark scene to establish his threatening nature.
2) Scenes cut quickly between shots of Cohen and the characters, using close-ups to build tension and intimacy with the characters. Non-diegetic music adds to the tension.
3) The trailer introduces the protagonist and his squad who are police officers tasked with stopping Cohen, though they plan to do so through unlawful means by leaving their badges at home.
4) It shows violent scenes and fights between the gangsters and police to illustrate the conflict that will drive the story. The line "Inspired byMore from Lindsay Payne (17)
Film poster conventions
Film poster conventionsLindsay Payne
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A movie poster typically contains an image and text that advertise a film. Modern posters often feature photographs of main actors. The text usually includes the title in large letters and names of main actors. It may also include the director, characters, release date, and a tagline. Posters are displayed in movie theaters, on streets, in shops, and online or in publications to promote films.Question 2
Question 2Lindsay Payne
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We have used consistent elements across our film's trailer, poster, and magazine to create a recognizable brand and draw audiences. This includes using the same reviews, profile shot of the protagonist wearing a hat, title font, and mention of the actors and film festivals where it will be shown. The goal is to immediately create an emotional connection and sense of identification with the film and its characters.Distributor
DistributorLindsay Payne
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The document discusses inspiration drawn from the films Submarine, This Is England, and Brighton Rock for a film project. Key points of inspiration include a likable yet quirky main character, feelings of isolation resolved through a romantic interest, and using voiceover in trailers to create a personal connection. The document also states that Studio Canal will be engaged to distribute the production in the UK, as they have experience distributing socially realistic British films.David Gauntlett Lego
David Gauntlett LegoLindsay Payne
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The document summarizes the creative process of a group project using LEGO as a representation. It depicts the initial blank thoughts and ideas developing ("germinating") into different paths the project could take. It shows overcoming obstacles along the chosen path through the "bridge" of the coursework. The finished product is represented as the built up ideas mixing together. It also depicts issues like others copying ideas and problems interrupting the creative flow.Eastenderssubmarineonlyfoolsandhorses 110920065958-phpapp02
Eastenderssubmarineonlyfoolsandhorses 110920065958-phpapp02Lindsay Payne
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The episode portrays a working class British family struggling financially and living in poor conditions. The three main characters, who are all unemployed men, attempt to earn money through theft and fraud schemes. Their shabby apartment is filled with stolen goods and plans to sell items illegally. While exaggerated for comedic effect as a sitcom, the characters reinforce stereotypes of the working class through their accents, insults, living conditions, and illegal income sources.Ideas for plot
Ideas for plotLindsay Payne
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The document outlines a story about a student who loves playing the piano but faces disapproval from his teacher and bullying from classmates. He hands out posters for a performance but no one shows up. Later, he auditions for a play but is rejected for lacking qualifications. Feeling disheartened, he considers giving up on music. However, he then receives an email about an interview at a prestigious music college in London. The summary ends with shots of the student arriving in London with the girl, as they stand outside the Royal School of Music holding hands.Newspaper story headlines.
Newspaper story headlines.Lindsay Payne
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The document proposes several potential storylines for a film trailer, including a bullied girl who turns to drugs and alcohol but later finds friendship, a single father struggling to raise his children after his wife leaves, an anorexic girl's struggle and therapy sessions, a teen with acrophobia who drinks due to bullying, and a woman's fight to get medical treatment from the NHS despite others around her using illegal drugs.The genre of british social realism
The genre of british social realismLindsay Payne
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Michael Balcon was a British film producer who was influential in the development of British cinema in the 1930s-1960s. He helped establish studios like Ealing Studios and focused on realistic films that explored social issues and depicted ordinary lives. During World War 2, his films promoted national unity and challenged class divisions. In the 1950s, a new wave of British films depicted working-class lives and issues like poverty, unemployment and changing social values in a way that had not been seen before. By the 1980s and 1990s, British films continued to grapple with social issues but also incorporated elements of triumph over adversity stories to appeal to broader audiences.The genre of british social realism
The genre of british social realismLindsay Payne
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The document discusses strategies for film distribution, including:
1) Determining the target audience and release date for a film.
2) Creating marketing materials like trailers, posters, and ads to generate buzz and interest in the film's genre and story.
3) Emphasizing the trailer as the key tool to sell a film by showing audiences what it is about.Submarine Film
Submarine FilmLindsay Payne
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The document summarizes the representation of the white working class in the film "Submarine". It describes the husband and wife as being stuck in dead end jobs and unfulfilling roles. The man looks run down while the woman worries about her appearance, showing their unhappiness. This kicks off the plot where the woman begins an affair. The film also shows young people engaging in smoking, bullying and arson, which the main character tries to justify. It portrays the realities of gang bullying and alienation faced by many working class characters.Production exhib and distr process
Production exhib and distr processLindsay Payne
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Film production involves five main stages: development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. In the development stage, a script is written and story elements are planned. Pre-production involves preparations like hiring crew, selecting locations, and building sets. During production, the raw film elements are recorded. In post-production, the film is edited, sound and visual effects are added. Finally, in distribution, the film is screened for buyers and distributed to audiences through theaters or home media.What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this...
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this...Lindsay Payne
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I have learned several skills related to film production technology through constructing this product, including:
1) The effective use of diegetic sound, camera shots like establishing shots and their purpose, and the 180 degree rule for filming.
2) How to effectively edit a full production together using video editing software, which required learning the software, creating tests, and carefully examining each clip.
3) Different types of lighting and their effects, like low key and high key lighting.What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this...
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this...Lindsay Payne
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The document discusses the skills and technologies learned through creating a film production. It covers learning camera techniques like shot types and the 180 degree rule. Editing skills were developed using Corel Videostudio Pro X3, including matching shots and ensuring a smooth production. Lighting techniques such as low key and high key lighting were also explored. Battery life and storage space on cameras and memory cards presented challenges that were overcome for the final film. Blogger was used to document the work, and Audacity was used to record and edit voiceovers while removing background noise.Yasmin
YasminLindsay Payne
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The document analyzes the opening two minutes of the British realism film "Yasmin" to understand key concepts. The summary is as follows:
The opening scenes establish the film is set in a run-down, low-class neighborhood in England. Racist graffiti and the religious clothing of characters hint at themes of class, religion, and racism. The establishing shots provide context of the social class and religious community to foreshadow what the film may explore.Kidulthood
KidulthoodLindsay Payne
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The opening two minutes of the film "Kidulthood" establishes key elements of British realism through its portrayal of disrespectful female leads in run-down school uniforms, setting the scene in a rundown London school with ethnically diverse and unknown actors, and using mid-shots and quick cuts between characters to create a tense atmosphere.Barthes and fishtank slide
Barthes and fishtank slideLindsay Payne
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This presentation analyzes how Barthes' code is used in the film Fish Tank. It provides three examples from a scene in the film that illustrate different types of Barthes' codes, including two examples of enigma codes where the audience is left with unanswered questions about what is happening, and one example of an action code where the audience expects a logical reaction to the protagonist's action of throwing a stone at a window.
Bulletboy
- 1. Bullet BoyI've analysed the first 2 minutes of "Bullet Boy" to pick out key features of the opening which I can use to develop my understanding of the concepts of British realism films. This knowledge can then be incorporated into my own work.
- 2. Bullet Boy was financed by the UK Film Council, which is now being scrapped by the government. Lottery money will now be given out to film makers through the BFI. ?
- 3. Dialogue does not begin until 1:06. The character we see is a young male wearing a grey hooded jacket in a prison cell. The colouring of the scene is very bright with the walls being white, which is a contrast to the dark scene seen previously. This connotates innocence. The scene centres around this male, which tells the audience that he is the main character.?
- 4. Here a long shot is used to show the division the desk hold between the police officers and the male. This represents a sense of inequality, suggesting the male feels separated from society. It is in this scene that we hear the male speak for the first time. His strong London accent is a convention of British Social Realism films.?
- 5. The editing increases in pace as the opening sequence comes to a close and cross-cutting is used between the first male and the male in the car. This establishes a?connection between the pair and creates tension and suspense.