KLAJ Productions: September 2016

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Memento evaluation-Kareem Lyew-Sang

In our pair we had an attempt of making a story board for the film memento and then had another pair attempt to film make our storyboard to see how effective it was. One thing I felt went well with our storyboard is that we had a lot of detail which made it easy for the other group to interpret. Another thing I thought went well is that we included how long each scene lasts. One thing i thought we could improve is that we could of been more descriptive.

The point of this task to help improve are skills in creating storyboards so that we can apply those skills to our opening sequence storyboard. I have learn't that we we have include lots of detail when creating a storyboard not just of whats in but of whats actually happening in each scene and how it should be done. For our opening sequence we will make sure to be very descriptive in the description of each scene so it is easier for us to understand and film.

Jaws- Binary Opposites

Jaws Binary Opposites from St Peters RC Comprehensive

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Pros and cons of Narrative theories- Kareem Lyew-sang

Binary opposites

Pros
One pro to do with binary opposite narratives is that they are basic and easy to follow. Which is good if you want audience to enjoy the film without having to think too much about it.

Con
The bad thing about binary opposite narratives is that they can end up being too basic and therefore end up feeling boring. Another problem is that there are not many layers which could make the film feel bland.

The Equilibrium theory

Pros
Some pros to do with Equilibrium narratives is that they are easy to follow and they help show the characters of and get the audience to connect with the characters involved. Also the fact it starts of happy and then things start go wrong can add some good suspense.

Con
One con of this narrative is that unless done extremely well can be far too easy to follow and can feel bland and boring if not done right.

The Enigma code

Pros
Some pros of the enigma code narrative is that it always keeps the audience thinking therefore keeping them interested in the film at all times. Also it tends to draw in the audience and makes the audience establish a connection with the film.

Con
One con of this narrative theory is that if drawn out too long before anything substantial happens it can get boring and cause the audience to switch off.

Typical thriller synopses- Kareem Lyew-sang

Fast and furious 7

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

Equilibrium theory

Hunger games mockingjay part 2

Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

Equilibrium

Spectre

A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

Enigma

Mission impossible Rogue nation

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

Enigma

The Revenant

A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.

Equilibrium

Jason Bourne

The CIA's most dangerous former operative is drawn out of hiding to uncover more explosive truths about his past.

Enigma

Most of the successful thrillers have a spy or action sub-genre and they tend to follow an equilibrium or enigma narrative. The reason they seem to be more spy and concentrated is because it entices people and its more exciting.

• Starts in a room peacefully by herself, door opens, dramatic turn around

• Man walks in with documents

• Reads documents

• Sees Peeta on documents

• Goes through documents frantically

• Throws documents on ground

• Storms out

• Goes into a room full of people discussing around a table

• Zoom on her panicked face and she says “we have to find a cure”

Enigma code because it is not said what the documents say (what they detail) or where it starts

Storyboard- Die Hard

Jaws narrative theory - Alex Fox

Jaws -Enigma code
The opening of Jaws shows that the film follows the Enigma code, this is because in this scene of the film the character (girl swimming) is clearly waiting in the sea for a friend to join her. But this is not the case because we don't actually know what is under her, is it a person or something else. Before watching all the film we don't know what has happened because at the end of this scene she disappears.

The character is running to the sea, we don't know what from or who from innocent or not.

In this stile we realise she is running to have a swim in the sea.

In this stile you see something moving closer to the character but we don't know what it is.

In this stile you see that something has happened to the character, this leaves the audience not knowing what has happened.

Different angled film shots - Alex Fox

Thriller sub genre photos from St Peters RC Comprehensive

David Fincher Alex's Summer assignment

Media summer assignment from St Peters RC Comprehensive

Comparison of 2 sub-genres

Learning How To Storyboard-Luke Burnip

I think that in our Die Hard storyboards we did well. The thing that I would change would be the detail of the drawings as no one in my pair was particularly detailed when it came to this aspect. I would change this by maybe taking photos to show the detail. I also think that the description was good and told what was happening well. The thing I would change would be the timing. I needed to add timings in so the scene would make sense.

In-Depth Analysis Of Thriller Opening- Luke Burnip

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Storyboard Evaluation-Kareem Lyew-Sang

Storyboard
One thing that we did well with our storyboard is that in each scene we included the amount of time each scene is on screen which the help the editor would know what to do while editing. Another thing that we also felt we did well is that we include the shot type each scene is shot in. Something that we could have done improve it was to have a larger description of each scene to give context to what’s happening. Another thing we could of included is the special effects used in each scene.

The point of this task was to figure out how to make a good and useful storyboard so when we make the storyboard for our own opening sequence we can get it right. We have learnt that descriptions in storyboards mean a lot and have to be very detailed and should include every thing from shot type to whats actually happening on screen. When we make our on Opening sequence we will make sure to include lots of detail so we know exactly what we are doing in each scene.

Sub genre photos-Kareem Lyew-Sang

This is medium shot and the shot shows the thriller sub-genre of gangsta thriller. We feel this shot shows the sub genres of gangsta thriller through the use of the hooded jacket in the use of hoods is fairly common in the gangsta thriller sub-genre as it shows that someone has something to hide. What I felt could have been done better with this shot is to have a clearer background and what I felt went well is that the shot shows the subject it's trying to portray very well.

This a long shot that shows the horror thriller sub-genre. The reason why we feel this shows horror thriller is due to the use of the hand rising out of the bushes because shots like this are used very often in horror thriller. Also the fact you can only see the hand helps to insight fear of what is behind the bushes. What we could have done better is zoom out more to show that it is a long shot. What we felt went well is the use of the hand to portray the horror thriller sub-genre.

Opening Scene Comparison-Kareem Lyew-Sang

Opening scene comaprison copy from St Peters RC Comprehensive

Narrative techniques- Kareem Lyew-Sang

Narritive techniques from St Peters RC Comprehensive

Mise-en-scene

Mise en-scene from St Peters RC Comprehensive

Editing Techniques-Kareem Lyew-Sang

Editing techniques from St Peters RC Comprehensive

Christopher Nolan study-Kareem Lyew-Sang

Christopher nolan study copy from St Peters RC Comprehensive

In-Depth Analysis Of Editing-Luke Burnip

Thriller film comparison prezi

Thriller Photos

Monday, 26 September 2016

Jack Reacher - Editing Techniques - Alex Fox

The jump cuts are used to jump throughout the car park building when the character in the van is driving up it. This shows an action statement in the genre.

The match cuts are used when the character is looking through the sniper at the path, he sees many people all doing the same thing. (walking up and down)

The Iris cuts are again shown in the character when he is looking through the sniper. This shows drama and mystery.

The narrative theory of this film is the Enigma code in my opinion, this is because we don't know why the character is shooting what look to be innocent people.

Editing Techniques

Jack Reacher editing technique In this film there are many different editing techniques, 5 of these are clearly shown in this opening scene. The techniques used are the following, match on action, cross cutting, jump cuts, match cuts and iris shots. The match on action shots were used to show the van driving up the world, this shows the suspense in the genre and the drama. The cross cutting was also used to do the same thing except it was done by cutting from inside or outside the van to the city skyline. This shows the dramatic sequence of events that happens throughout the opening scenes. The jump cuts are used to jump throughout the car park bbuilding when the character in the van is driving up it. This shows an action statement in the genre. The match cuts are used when the character is looking through the sniper at the path, he sees many people all doing the same thing. (walking up and down) The Iris cuts are again shown in the character when he is looking through the sniper. This shows drama and mystery. The narrative theory of this film is the Enigma code in my opinion, this is because we don't know why the character is shooting what look to be innocent people. Alex Fox

Mise - En - Scene

Positioning: Jim is sitting in what looks to be first class on a plane on his way to Ukraine. In this scene he is sitting on the right side of the screen with an extreme close up on his face.

Lighting: In this scene the lighting is dark to represent the serious situation in the film; this sets a difficult feeling of setting for the character.

Acting: In this scene, the actor is playing his character in a concentrated mood to show that he is focused on his mission.

Costume, hair and makeup: The Character is dressed smart to show he is an important character. This shows that he will prove high in significance.

Expression: The character shows that he is tired as he shows no emotion and sounds sarcastic. This means that all he is caring about is his mission. Props: In this scene there are many props.

Here are a few.

⦁ The plane's cabin
⦁ cigarette
⦁ tape

Typical Narrative- Kareem Lyew-sang

• Starts in a room peacefully by herself, door opens, dramatic turn around • Man walks in with documents • Reads documents • Sees Peeta on documents • Goes through documents frantically • Throws documents on ground • Storms out • Goes into a room full of people discussing around a table • Zoom on her panicked face and she says “we have to find a cure” Enigma code because it is not said what the documents say (what they detail) or where it starts

Pros and Cons Of Narrative Theories- Luke Burnip

Don’t Breathe- Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex and Money are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he's an easy target, the trio invades the man's secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for their lives after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim. The enigma code. Make a discovery

Blair Witch- A young man and his friends venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mystery surrounding his missing sister. Many believe her disappearance 17 years earlier is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when two locals act as guides through the dark and winding woods. As the night wears on, a visit from a menacing presence soon makes them realize that the legend is all too real, and more sinister than they could have ever imagined. The enigma code find clues

The Shallows- Still reeling from the loss of her mother, medical student Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) travels to a secluded beach for some much-needed solace. Despite the danger of surfing alone, Nancy decides to soak up the sun and hit the waves. Suddenly, a great white shark attacks, forcing her to swim to a giant rock for safety. Left injured and stranded 200 yards from shore, the frightened young woman must fight for her life as the deadly predator circles her in its feeding ground. Equilibrium – something bad happens

Snowden- Disillusioned with the intelligence community, top contractor Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaves his job at the National Security Agency. He now knows that a virtual mountain of data is being assembled to track all forms of digital communication -- not just from foreign governments and terrorist groups, but from ordinary Americans. When Snowden decides to leak this classified information, he becomes a traitor to some, a hero to others and a fugitive from the law. The enigma code – because he’s trying to find out information

Train To Busan- A man (Gong Yoo), his estranged daughter and other passengers become trapped on a speeding train during a zombie outbreak in South Korea. Binary opposites the zombies are different to the humans. Also differences of good and bad.

Now You See Me 2- After fleeing from a stage show, the illusionists (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson) known as the Four Horsemen find themselves in more trouble in Macau, China. Devious tech wizard Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) forces the infamous magicians to steal a powerful chip that can control all of the world's computers. Meanwhile, vengeful FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) hatches his own plot against Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), the man he blames for the death of his father. Enigma Code. They do stealing and illusions.

The most common thriller narrative is the enigma code. The most common sub-genre is horror and drama. This can link to our opening sequence because there seems to be a large demand for the thriller genre. If our sequence was being shpwn lots of people would go and watch it because of the fact that it's very popular. This gives it a lot of potential to do well.

Typical Thriller Synopsis-Luke Burnip

Now You See Me 2

· The four horseman are on their way to Macau, China. They’re doing magic tricks to the people they are sitting next too.

· The next shot is of them leaving the airport, dragging their suitcases along with them.

· People in black suits are shown to be watching them and talking to someone on their phones.

· They get into a taxi but the taxi driver is working for this mysterious man and he makes a proposition with lots of money involved.

· The horsemen talk it over and end up refusing the offer.

· They get to the hotel and sign in at the desk.

· Everyone seems to be looking at them even though they are just checking in

Equilibrium

Starts off calm doing magic tricks.

suspense is built up when the men in black suits come in,

confusions from the audience when the

taxi driver proposes the deal.

This is the trailer for the film that we took inspiration for.

Narative Theories In Opening Sequence-Luke Burnip

Practising Storyboard-Luke Burnip

I think that the thing we did well on our storyboard was we put in a lot of detail with the writing underneath. We got the timings well so the people reading it knew how long the shots were going to last. Secondly as we only have limited visual description we have to put down what we want the subject in the storyboard to be doing. This is good as it gave the people who were making the scene more to go on and it helped them know what to do. The drawings were very good and showed a lot of what we wanted the shots to look like. This combined with the description underneath made the storyboard very good. The scene turned out very well. Apart from it being a little shaky the scene that the other group did turned out well. The only thing that I would change would be the fact that the camera was a little blurry and hard to see. Also on the storyboard we didn’t specify how long it blacks out for at the end and it seemed a little short at the end. But on the whole I thought it was very good.

Experimenting With Sub Genres-Luke Burnip

Picture Paragraphs

This shot is point of view. The thing that is good about this photo is that the use of props define that character that the point of view is meant to be of (even though you can’t see most of the characters face/body).The advantage of this shot is that it’s from the perspective of someone that’s normally the main character meaning the viewer can see all the things that the main character sees. I think that this adds to the genre of thriller spy because it shows the main character who is at work obviously using a computer. The very limited picture shows little, yet the small details such as the watch subtly give away what it’s meant to be. I would change the fact that the hand is very shaky and it does not portray the act of typing that I was trying to get across.

The genre of this is obviously a murder/detective thriller. This is done by the use of the “bird’s eye” shot which is when the camera is directly above the subject. I think the thing that we did well was cut out the head of the subject so we could show not who the person was but what had happened to him. I think this is a good idea because it gives the picture an aura of mystery, which I think is important for this thriller genre. A way In which I could have improved in this picture is by finding a higher place to take the shot from. My group and I had difficulty with getting the camera directly above the subject and the result is it looks a little slanted and hard to define, so an easier way to put the camera directly above the subject would be a good idea.