Research into Studio Idents

These six studio idents are recognised as the most popular entertaining branding produced. They are identifiable and unique from one another meaning they produce certain genres and films for their specific studio ident. For example Disney and Pixar joined together to develop their illustration, language, themes and genres; they create animation films usually directed to young children. Whereas universal focus more so on a wider variety of films which are non animated and are directed towards a certificate of 12 plus. Through the use of studio idents espececially the 'famous' six helps an audience to realise the clarity and ratings of a particular film due to its producers.

This studio ident is mainly used in the horror trilogies of SAW and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This independent company is known for producing films which usually have a horror genre. Through the use of the dark red barbed wire tighting around the studio ident expresses the ideas of distress and fear of entrapment which is a main theme within the themes of the SAW trilogies.

This studio ident is used in the film Taken, it is a French movie studio situated in Paris. The producers of Taken chose this specific ident due to it symbolising certain themes within the film. For instance, in Greek  mythology Europa is the name of Phoenician princess who was abducted to by Zeus and taken to Crete. This relates to the plot with the film as 17 year old is taken and abducted by intruders which is also set in Paris,France.

Changes in our storyboard

Within our synopsis, we have decided to change some of our camera shots and angles in order to create more effect within the trailer resulting in the trailer seeming more appealing towards the audience member.
This is in preparation for our first filming on 24th November, we planned out each individual scene and shot so we know exactly what we are ment to be recording.

Planning for location, props and actors

Updated information
We have developed our initial ideas making them more practical and detailed while different aspects of the trailer. For example we realised it would be very difficult to include the new report about the missing child due to trying to include moving text along the bottom of the screen, we also thought by including this clip it may make the trailer seem more of a film than a trailer and it is acknowledging the child has gone missing and may have included some suspects which may have given the whole plot away to the audience.

Locations

Props

Original ideas

The Location and camera angles
during the beginning of the trailer our first location is going to be an interior shot of a family home. This first shot is a long shot to take in all the surroundings to 'set the scene' this is going to be recognised as the establishing shot. the next shot is a medium close of the mother and child while travveling in the car on the way to the park. the park is our exterior shot, where we will firstly use a long shot in order to grasp the atmosphere and surroundings we will then use a range of camera shots and angles, such as:

point of view/over the shoulder shot of the father watching the child.

extreme close up of mobile phone and mother's face expression.

a jolted zoom in shot of the mother's realisation.

long shot of playground and balloon floating into the air.

close up of the teddy left on the round about.

hand held camera when the father is running through the woods with the child.

low angle shot of feet running.

Props:

• Teddy
• Balloon
• Alcohol bottle
• Car
• Mobile phone

Actors:

• Mother- Nicola Brady
• Father - Declan Heeney
• Child - Tom Hughes
• News Reporter - Mr Koryl/Gerry Brady

Our intended dates for filming is the 24 and 25th  November and will continue over the next few weeks.


Experimenting different camera shots and angles

Within our trailer we aim to include as many of these camera shots and angles as possible. For example long shots and medium shots are prime examples this are going to be used frequently throughout, extreme long shots will be include when the environment and background needs to be include i.e when looking for the son, point of view shots will be used when the father is watching the family in the playground and lastly the extreme close is inspiration for our studio ident.

Panning shot

Circular Tracking shot

Zoom in to close up

Zoom in to medium shot

Zoom out from close up

Hand held shot

Low angle shot

Within our trailer Nicola and I hope to use many of these various angles within our trailer. To show an understanding our different camera shots and angles by using them correctly.

Profile of Target audience

Profile

Our typical audience member would be an adult/parent, due to the fact that the film is based upon a young child being taken, expressing that parents could relate to this as they would feel the same emotions if their child were to go missing, because of how realistic the story line is. Although it may relate to adults and parents, due to the film being certificated as a 12, other audience members of ages 12 and above are likely to watch this as it has mostly low or moderate themes throughout.

The theme is drama/thriller by using this particular genre this creates tension and curiosity throughout the build up of the trailer as the audience questions at first is it the father taking the child? will he be separated from his mother for ever? what is going to happen to him; will he be injured,returned safely or missing forever? this causes the audience to appear active as they are intrigued to know the rest of the story line.



Name: Charlotte Spencer

Occupation: School teacher and mother

Location: United Kingdom

Favourite films/programmes: True movies, soaps and drama sequels

Why she would would enjoy this drama: the film is based on real life events and being a mother can relate to it as she has children. 

Name: Joseph Griffith
Age: 18
Occupation: student
Location: West Midlands
Siblings: 5- Brothers and sisters
Favourite films/programmes: Holby City, thrillers such as disturbia, paranormal activity.
why he would watch this drama: he enjoys working out the plot and ending of thillers, which are based on real life events.

Research Pulse short film Abigail Stafford

Camera shots/ angles
When introducing the title pulse, it is written in a red liquid which drips suggesting the idea of blood and dangerous already expressing the genre of the short film. at the beginning there is a shot of the vitim applying make up, the camera is positioned to be like a mirror- so the victim looks into the camera as if it was a mirror. The close up shot of the girl searching for her coat is a worms eye view this seems very realistc when using the idea of searching. the shot of the legs and feet while running down the stairs is a medium shot and is very important as it shows the victim's build up to leaving the house. The over the shoulder shot signifies the idea of being stalked as a the unidentified characters is learing in the background. In another shot the camera is hand held showing the idea of someone watching from a distance.

Research into Short Films

Short film- Frank

The Plot

This short film is about a lodger named Frank who shares a home with Pete and Laura. Pete and Laura are constantly irritated and hassled by loud music next door, although they complain it never stops. While relaxing in one night together, one of the flat mates leaves to go to the shops. Later, he comes home in the early hours of the morning looking shaken up, disorientated and covered in red stains. The other house mates wondered what has happened as they are ignored when they ask. The next day read in the paper the neighbour next door has died due to a speaker falling on his head. The next day, Frank has brought Laura a mascara which is then revealed on TV/radio that a young woman has been murdered with a mascara brush. due to the TV/radio is not shown in this long shot the sound is categorised as non diegetic as its off stage. At this point is where the pieces of the puzzle begins to fit together, especially when he is found again covered in red stains. Frank then approaches Pete and Laura to explain his motives.

Mise en scene/Camera shots and angles/Edits/Sound

The location of the filming is set inside a nicely decorated 'cosy' home. The characters are wearing casual clothing for every day wear. The audience are able to recognise the time of day through low and high key lighting as well as the type of clothing the characters wear for example wearing pajamas shows the early morning. Within the house is 3 people, two of the three have a close relationship and get along very well while the other has hardly any interaction portraying to the audience he is strange and different to the others as he is the mysterious character in the film. Throughout the film the lighting is either naturalistic (day light) or low key lighting through use of TV or lamps etc.

At the start of the film Laura has authority as she complains to the neighbours and has a strong, forceful attitude (swearing) within the household. However when it is revealed what Frank has done the position of authority switches to Frank and the couple now become inferior towards him due to his violent acts. he orders them to "sit down!" within a moment they do. To show his authority the camera angle is taken at a worms eye view.

when Frank has committed his first crime which the audience knows of, the camera is held in first person by using a point of view shot staring down the stairs (worms eye view) to see who is at the doors this signifies his feeling of fear that it may be the police.

The establishing shot is of the couple Pete and Laura sitting comfortably in the kitchen. This is shown by a medium shot of Pete drinking what looks to be a hot beverage while Laura rests her feet on him while reading the paper. this signifies a stereotypical couple in an average sized house portraying how and what  mid 20s to mid 30's couple would be doing while corresponding with one another.
There are constant fast cuts/edits during the opening scene as the characters talk to wanna another this is produced to convey the idea of when a character is speaking the close up shot of the camera switches to that particular person.

Halfway through the film is a long shot of the couple eating dinner in the lounge with high key lighting, an edit is then used; it fades to the couple now sitting relaxed in front of the T.V with low key lighting (only the television) this portrays the idea that time has passed and it has grew further into the night.

Before

After

during the credits at the end are images of the 'weapons' used within the film, as well as the actors, editor, writer, producer, sound specialist, cinematographer and director. To show the images of the weapons and the individuals involved the edit used is of medium speed and its as if someone is taking a picture due to the use of non diegetic sound and white flash shown to continue onto next screen shot. this effect of camera flashes and sounds is used to portray the idea of a forensic investigation of a crime committed. resulting in the genre it is trying to pursue; thriller/crime.

Our Questionnaire

Questionnaire for my Film Trailer

(Circle which applys to you)

How old are you?

Under 12            12-14             15-17          18-24       25-29     30+

Are you male or female?

Female                Male 

What is your favourite film genre?

Comedy        Romance        Drama       Adventure          Fantasy        Action          Sci-fi            Thriller              Horror

At the beginning of the trailer you are shown a clip of a Mother and Father arguing about their son. Later that day the mother and her son go out for the day to the dark; but the unexpected happens…

 Can you guess the ending???

a. The Father joins them and they enjoy their day in the park [   ]

b. The family are kidnapped [   ]

c. The child is taken [   ]

d. They are attacked by dogs in the park [   ]

e. The Mother's car breaks down so they cannot get home [   ]

What is your least favourite film genre?

Comedy        Romance        Drama       Adventure          Fantasy        Action          Sci-fi            Thriller              Horror

Can you think of any inspirational ideas to include in our trailer?