AICE Media Studies

• What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? - Annabelle employs jump scares to startle viewers and create moments of intense fright. The film also utilizes atmospheric tension, building a sense of unease and anticipation throughout. With the presence of a supernatural entity, Annabelle taps into the classic horror trope of the haunted or possessed object. Additionally, the movie incorporates eerie settings, such as dimly lit rooms and old houses, to enhance the feeling of dread and fear. • What conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you liked? - In the horror genre I really enjoy seeing well-executed jump scares, and Annabelle had exactly that. The jumpscares frightened me and were able to get me out of my seat. The movie also had eerie settings that allowed for the fear factor to rise. I really enjoy watching horror films with such areas and lighting because it really allows me to feel angst. • What conventions of the genr...

 What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie? This movie is full of elements that are common in this genre. In this film there is a plethora of close-ups on the characters. There are also dutch camera shots on the main characters. We found that there are tracking shots and tilts. There are numerous props that the antagonists uses to harm his victims. What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? In this movie my partner and I really liked the close-ups. The characters in this film are not all human, so we got a chance to see the detail in the dolls. We also liked the use of weapons from the doll. This gave the dolls the use of props and human like behavior. What elements of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? In this movie my partner and I did not like the blood and harsh language. There were times we felt as though the speech was unnecessarily rude. In our film we will try to contain horror elements but w...

   What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? In the movie Scream, there are numerous elements that you'll find common in the horror genre. This movie utilizes jump scares to scare the audience. There are close-up shots to capture the fear on the character's faces. There are tracking shots and camera tilts to capture the main antagonist as he makes his attempts to get his victims. This film also includes dutch camera angles.  What elements of the genre did the movie have that you liked? There were many elements in the film that my partner and I liked. We enjoyed the use of close-up camera shots in the jump scares. The tracking shots capture the full scene of when the antagonist attacks his victims. The non-diegetic sound in the film added the suspenseful feeling that you'd typically find in horror films. There were times where the lighting in the film allowed the vision of the viewers to be limited and that is something my p...

Hi bloggers! The opening scene for our final task will be a horror scene. We chose this genre for our final task because we feel we can have a lot of inspiration in creating the film. There have been multiple films where an antagonist has been a doll. The Child's Play and Annabelle series are two of the more popular ones. We also chose horror because we feel many of the conventions and elements can easily be implemented.

  Genre: Horror  Common Camera Angles, Shots, & Movement : Common camera angles are Dutch, low, and high angles. Common shots are POV, wide shots, and extreme close-ups. Common movement tracking shots and tilts.  Common Mis-En-Scene  : Common makeup is using fake blood for bloody or gory scenes. It also just depends on the character and what facial structure they want to emphasize. Common props are weapons such as knives, guns, or even a chainsaw. Common costumes are dark clothing and messy/frizzy hair. Common acting is usually acting scared during some scenes. Common lighting is dim lighting; used to create tension. Some even use casting shadows. The 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 are heavy breathing, footsteps, or the slashing or stabbing of flesh. Another big one is screams or whispers.  E...

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 delivery. 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, an...

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

Our pitch blog Pitch A: A young girl attains an old doll and immediately after, things in her life start to go wrong Pitch B: A group of friends visit an abandoned house and all the doors start disappearing, they scramble to escape before all exits are gone. Pitch A: This pitch should be chosen because it is a story that will keep the watchers intrigued. The storyline of this pitch is something relatable and we would love to see how me and my partner could develop it. There are many variations of this story but through our CAMS we can enhance the thrill. We would want to work on this pitch because finding the equipment necessary wouldn't be too stressful. We feel like working on this pitch would expand our knowledge of horror films, which we are not too familiar with. Pitch B: We would like to work on this pitch because creating the concept took me a while. The storyline is something we haven't really heard of yet so to be able to actually make it come to life would be amazing....

Hi bloggers! I am back with another blog, and this time it's to talk about who I'm going to work with for the Final task. When deciding on who to work with for this project, I reflected on past assignments. In the last media studies task (the music video) I worked in a group of 4. I had worked with my friends. And though I enjoyed spending time with them, I realized that working together for school wasn't the best route. In the end everything came out sufficient and adequate, but the process of getting everything together was quite stressful. On account of all of our conflicting schedules and strong opinions, there was sometimes mishaps. Of course, in all situations there are ups and downs, but I decided to go down a simpler route for this task. Although I didn't want to work in my past group for the final task, I also didn't want to work alone. Previewing the assignments attached to this final task, I have realized it will take a lot of time and effort to get done....

  Hi bloggers! My name is Lyne and I’m going to give you a quick glimpse of my life. As of right now, my favorite color is pink, my favorite number is 2, my favorite shoes are my Converse, and my favorite animal is the penguin. I really love my parents, and God, spending time with my friends, relaxing, and doing good on tasks. Something that I have a great adoration for is music. Music brings me a peace that quite few other things can bring me. My favorite genres of music are R&B, K-pop, alternative, hip-hop, and rap. I love listening to music, dissecting all the parts, analyzing the lyrics, listening closely to the background vocals and instruments, and just being immersed in the song. I love artists like Sza, Frank Ocean, BTS, TXT, Daniel Cesear, Mitski, Smino, 6Lack, Conan Gray, Adele, Teyana Taylor, Jhene Aiko, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Deftones, The Smiths, Faye Webster, Chloe x Halle, and The Neighborhood. On top of these artists, I like to listen to music from musicals a...