I chose to analyse a picture from nutty proffesor.
The picture shows sadness in the main characters face. The use of lighting helps to connote this. There is top-side lighting which shows the facial expression, but no filler light; to emphasise on his expression. He is also shown with a tub of ice cream in his hand, and as we can see that he a large being, we can presume that he is upset, and comfort eating.
The camera used used is at eye level, but as we r looking directly at him, it puts us in a view where we can see what is going on, and we sympathise with him.
This could cause the audience to think badly, or have sypathy for the character, and puts us in his shoes in a sence, as in a cinema, we hold popcorn, he holds ice cream etc.
Saturday 29 November 2008
Sunday 23 November 2008
Batman Begins.. : Analysis of a Film Poster
Costumes =>
The costume worn by Batman is black, which could add emphasis on his dark, mysterious personality and characteristics. In addition to this, you can see the printed biceps and muscles on his chest, which could be used to show strength superiority.
Lighting =>
There is alot of low key lighting used on the poster. This could be to connote the sudden darkness of the character, and the darkness of the setting he bases himself in. This could show the audience that this town has many villains lurking about.
Actors =>
There is only a shot of Batman on the poster. This could be to show he is the only character, but also to add emphasis on him being the main charater, having no sidekicks or helpers. In addition to this, the actor Christian Bale, is known from many successful movies such as Shaft, American Psycho, Equililibrium and the previous Batman movie.
Make-up =>
There isn't much use of make-up shown on the poster. Because of the long range shot taken of Batman, it is hard for the audience to see his face/ facial epressions.
Props =>
There is no props used in the poster which could connote that Batman has such special ability and strength that he has no use for weapons. This could attract a younger audience, one) because there is no 'in your face violence or reference to violence, and two) It again makes Batman seem more superhero-like which is what i presume the audience will take interest in.
Setting =>
The setting seems to show destruction and add more emphasis to the title 'Dark Knight'. There is a lot of smoke and rubble shown in the poster, which also could show breakdown in confidence, attitudes, relationships or friendships etc. I also noticed the Batman logo in flames shown in the background. This could be to show that his name is at risk or 'burning point' and the film is set to explore this.
Comic Genre=>
The costumes used shows the genre of the movie as comic films are best known for their capes, and tightness. The camera angle of the shot also shows that Batman is superior with its low angle. This could 'intimidate' and 'interest' the audience.
Audience=>
The movie could be addressed to an audience between 12 and 25. I say this because the poster shows destruction, which could show that there is moderate violence in the movie, attracting the male 12year old. It could additionally attract comic book readers, and most of that audience tend to be in teir 20's now. Lastly, Women may also like this as it features a well known 'buff' actor.
Text/ Typography =>
The title and text is written in white bold fonts. This could be to show that the character is pure deep down, and to contradict the title. This could intruige the audience into thinking about the twist of the movie.
The costume worn by Batman is black, which could add emphasis on his dark, mysterious personality and characteristics. In addition to this, you can see the printed biceps and muscles on his chest, which could be used to show strength superiority.
Lighting =>
There is alot of low key lighting used on the poster. This could be to connote the sudden darkness of the character, and the darkness of the setting he bases himself in. This could show the audience that this town has many villains lurking about.
Actors =>
There is only a shot of Batman on the poster. This could be to show he is the only character, but also to add emphasis on him being the main charater, having no sidekicks or helpers. In addition to this, the actor Christian Bale, is known from many successful movies such as Shaft, American Psycho, Equililibrium and the previous Batman movie.
Make-up =>
There isn't much use of make-up shown on the poster. Because of the long range shot taken of Batman, it is hard for the audience to see his face/ facial epressions.
Props =>
There is no props used in the poster which could connote that Batman has such special ability and strength that he has no use for weapons. This could attract a younger audience, one) because there is no 'in your face violence or reference to violence, and two) It again makes Batman seem more superhero-like which is what i presume the audience will take interest in.
Setting =>
The setting seems to show destruction and add more emphasis to the title 'Dark Knight'. There is a lot of smoke and rubble shown in the poster, which also could show breakdown in confidence, attitudes, relationships or friendships etc. I also noticed the Batman logo in flames shown in the background. This could be to show that his name is at risk or 'burning point' and the film is set to explore this.
Comic Genre=>
The costumes used shows the genre of the movie as comic films are best known for their capes, and tightness. The camera angle of the shot also shows that Batman is superior with its low angle. This could 'intimidate' and 'interest' the audience.
Audience=>
The movie could be addressed to an audience between 12 and 25. I say this because the poster shows destruction, which could show that there is moderate violence in the movie, attracting the male 12year old. It could additionally attract comic book readers, and most of that audience tend to be in teir 20's now. Lastly, Women may also like this as it features a well known 'buff' actor.
Text/ Typography =>
The title and text is written in white bold fonts. This could be to show that the character is pure deep down, and to contradict the title. This could intruige the audience into thinking about the twist of the movie.
Sunday 16 November 2008
Institution Case Study
Pathe!
Pathe is one of the oldest media companies in the world. Their roots lie in 1890s Paris where their founder, Charles Pathe, pioneered the development of the moving image.
Pathe was established in London in 1902, and by 1910 were producing their famous bi-weekly newsreel the Pathe Gazette.
Pathe has produced movies such as:
Easy Virtue
The Duchess
Hunger
Linha de Passé
The Fox and the Child
Hunger
Linha de Passé
The Fox and the Child
British Pathe is owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust Group. British Pathe footage sales are now managed by ITN Source.
3,500 Hours Of Video...
12 Million Still Images...
75 Years Of Entertainment
12 Million Still Images...
75 Years Of Entertainment
Revolver Entertainment!
Revolver Entertainment is one of the UK's leading 'All Rights' distribution comapanies, shaking up the industry with a unique approach to managing its edgy slate of film and DVD releases.
Revolver Entertainment was formed in 1997, and has recently been listed the 14th largest film distributor and the 20th largest home entertainment publisher in the UK out of 200 hundred active labels.
Revolver has produced films such as:
Kidulthood,
Tell No One,
Taxi To The Dark Side,
My Brother Is An Only Child.
Revolver has had 15 Theatrical Releases And Over 50 Entertainment Titles.
Revolver Entertainment’s Films Have Led To OSCAR And BAFTA Nominations.
Friday 14 November 2008
Suhu..
The title itself 'Face of Fear' connotes the theme of horror violence dramatic scenes. Face of Fear could also connote a character that represents fear. The sound used was different music and wasn't mainstream which sounded like a background theme meaning the events of the trailer could be the actual acts or meaning to the rest of the song. The sound was just a background beat and there was drums and it was building up and the sound of the background music was deep leading to a climax.
WWW: You used alot of inference to the trailer, You used a wider range of vocabulary than most, and you have a good knowledge of the effects sound can have.
EBI: You used connectives, and refered back to the effects on audience.
The title "face Of Fear" in itself places emphasis on the theme of horror, and violence. In addition to this, the title could show that there is a character included, that represents fear. There were many different types of music used in the trailer, none of which were mainstream.. and were used as background music. With the play, it could have been showing the story of the song, or vise versa. There was mostly music played in the background. Drums and the building of noise showed the points of climax throughout the trailer.
The title itself 'Face of Fear' connotes the theme of horror violence dramatic scenes. Face of Fear could also connote a character that represents fear. The sound used was different music and wasn't mainstream which sounded like a background theme meaning the events of the trailer could be the actual acts or meaning to the rest of the song. The sound was just a background beat and there was drums and it was building up and the sound of the background music was deep leading to a climax.
WWW: You used alot of inference to the trailer, You used a wider range of vocabulary than most, and you have a good knowledge of the effects sound can have.
EBI: You used connectives, and refered back to the effects on audience.
The title "face Of Fear" in itself places emphasis on the theme of horror, and violence. In addition to this, the title could show that there is a character included, that represents fear. There were many different types of music used in the trailer, none of which were mainstream.. and were used as background music. With the play, it could have been showing the story of the song, or vise versa. There was mostly music played in the background. Drums and the building of noise showed the points of climax throughout the trailer.
Yasmin..
There are many different features of the trailer that makes it a successful trailer.Firstly the sound of the trailer attracts the audience in even more closer than they already are, there is a use of Diegetic and non- Diegetic sound. The use of both of these sounds in the trailer is very successful, as by the audience listening to the diegetic sound it helps them to understand more clearly what is going on in the trailer. Also the dialogue language used in the trailer is referred to as slang, for example: “you think you’re bad yeah… Show me what you got”
WWW: You used quotes from the trailer, You used good media terminology, And explained the effects on audience.
EBI: You Explanded, and Used capital letters in their relevant plac
es.
In "A Rappers Ambition", there are many different features in the trailer, which helps its success. The sound used; i.e: the voiceover at the end, the music build up at the beginning. The useage of non-diagetic, and diagetic sounds in addition, makes the trailer look professional, therefore attracting the audience, and ultimately, making the trailer look appealing. Lastly, the use of slang in the trailer shows the audience it is aimed at, and my also attract the audience intended as it is both at level, or simply covers the topic/issues they are most interested in. It may also attract an older audience, as they may like an insight into the life of a teen rap artist..
There are many different features of the trailer that makes it a successful trailer.Firstly the sound of the trailer attracts the audience in even more closer than they already are, there is a use of Diegetic and non- Diegetic sound. The use of both of these sounds in the trailer is very successful, as by the audience listening to the diegetic sound it helps them to understand more clearly what is going on in the trailer. Also the dialogue language used in the trailer is referred to as slang, for example: “you think you’re bad yeah… Show me what you got”
WWW: You used quotes from the trailer, You used good media terminology, And explained the effects on audience.
EBI: You Explanded, and Used capital letters in their relevant plac
es.
In "A Rappers Ambition", there are many different features in the trailer, which helps its success. The sound used; i.e: the voiceover at the end, the music build up at the beginning. The useage of non-diagetic, and diagetic sounds in addition, makes the trailer look professional, therefore attracting the audience, and ultimately, making the trailer look appealing. Lastly, the use of slang in the trailer shows the audience it is aimed at, and my also attract the audience intended as it is both at level, or simply covers the topic/issues they are most interested in. It may also attract an older audience, as they may like an insight into the life of a teen rap artist..
Saira..
The “Face Of Fear” Trailer Lasts For Around 2 Minutes, 34 Seconds. Face Of Fear Is About A Group Of Friends Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere. A Psychopath Is Then Shown To Be After Them As He Wishes To Slaughter Each Person There. This Trailer Appeals To People Who Are Into The Theme Of Horror. This Is Because, The Trailer Shows Clips Of The Psychopath Wanting To Slay The Friends, Therefore, Following Wherever They Go. As A Result, This Creates An Enigma For The Audience As It Shows A Lot Of Suspense, Leaving The Audience To Question What Is Going To Happen Next.
WWW: Gives brief synopsis on trailer, Discussed appeal on audience, And the effects on audience.
EBI: You stopped using capital letters at the beginning of each sentence.
The "Face O Fear" trailer is 2minutes, 34seconds. The trailer Is about a group of friends lost in the middle of nowhere. I noticed at 28seconds, there were already non diagetic sounds.. Such as: The birds in the background. In addition, i noticed diagetic sounds such as the background music. The music is calm, and toegether with the birds singing in the background emphasises peace and harmony throughout the area.
Furthermore, I noticed there was alot of natural light used in the opening of the trailer, which again, emphasises on the calmness of the setting.
This quickly fades to dark, and the daylight becomes night, which then fades out to a danger signpost. This shows the audience that there is a change of mood and tone to the trailer. There is alot of low key lighting used, the music grows in intensity as the trailer goes along, and the mood of the characters sums up the anxiety levels of the play.
A heartbeat is used to put the audience in the characters place, almost showing how they are feeling through sound. The camera is also beating in time with the heart, which is a good effect. It goes well with the characters muffled 'hello'ing'' in the background.
The trailer could appeal to an older audience, as it is a horror and may not be suitable for younger viewers. The clip shows a psychopath who wishes to slay the lost girls.. Leaving the audience in suspence and eager for more.
The “Face Of Fear” Trailer Lasts For Around 2 Minutes, 34 Seconds. Face Of Fear Is About A Group Of Friends Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere. A Psychopath Is Then Shown To Be After Them As He Wishes To Slaughter Each Person There. This Trailer Appeals To People Who Are Into The Theme Of Horror. This Is Because, The Trailer Shows Clips Of The Psychopath Wanting To Slay The Friends, Therefore, Following Wherever They Go. As A Result, This Creates An Enigma For The Audience As It Shows A Lot Of Suspense, Leaving The Audience To Question What Is Going To Happen Next.
WWW: Gives brief synopsis on trailer, Discussed appeal on audience, And the effects on audience.
EBI: You stopped using capital letters at the beginning of each sentence.
The "Face O Fear" trailer is 2minutes, 34seconds. The trailer Is about a group of friends lost in the middle of nowhere. I noticed at 28seconds, there were already non diagetic sounds.. Such as: The birds in the background. In addition, i noticed diagetic sounds such as the background music. The music is calm, and toegether with the birds singing in the background emphasises peace and harmony throughout the area.
Furthermore, I noticed there was alot of natural light used in the opening of the trailer, which again, emphasises on the calmness of the setting.
This quickly fades to dark, and the daylight becomes night, which then fades out to a danger signpost. This shows the audience that there is a change of mood and tone to the trailer. There is alot of low key lighting used, the music grows in intensity as the trailer goes along, and the mood of the characters sums up the anxiety levels of the play.
A heartbeat is used to put the audience in the characters place, almost showing how they are feeling through sound. The camera is also beating in time with the heart, which is a good effect. It goes well with the characters muffled 'hello'ing'' in the background.
The trailer could appeal to an older audience, as it is a horror and may not be suitable for younger viewers. The clip shows a psychopath who wishes to slay the lost girls.. Leaving the audience in suspence and eager for more.
Monday 10 November 2008
Crime
The trailer I have decided to analyse is Crime. I like this trailer as it is very informative and gives graphic detail into the life of a drug addict.
Clothing and costumes used were basic but worked very well with the trailer. We as an audience could see right away who the drug addict was from clothing, and the bahaviour and manner he carries with him throughout the film. His clothes were rugged and and dirty which shows the status of the addict (possibly being E class as he is homeless.. or all money earned is funding his drug addiction). Had this been an actual footage shown on Channel 4, the audience it would have been aimed at would be eitha those from the C/B class, or the older teen audience. This could be to inform those less likely to get involved with drugs what it is like, and to explain to teens why not to try or go onto it.
Lighting used is very dim; infact I didn't notice too many special effects in the trailer at all, however the content of the trailer makes up for this. Perhaps the lack of lighting was deliberate, in order to contrast the tnterviewee's feelings about the drug.. Or the drug itself.
Actors used were important, and well executed as they featured a real life drug addict. I believe what separated this from so many other trailers was that the group had gone an extra mile by getting a real life drug addict, which could have been dangerous.
There was no make-up used in the trailer.
Props used; real drugs. this showed the seriousness of the show, and why people shouldn't start it in the first place. It worked well as it shows just how serious the drug actually is.
Setting and scenery is bleak, dark, and dirty. The scenery could be to reflect the badness of the drug, or the person that uses it.
Clothing and costumes used were basic but worked very well with the trailer. We as an audience could see right away who the drug addict was from clothing, and the bahaviour and manner he carries with him throughout the film. His clothes were rugged and and dirty which shows the status of the addict (possibly being E class as he is homeless.. or all money earned is funding his drug addiction). Had this been an actual footage shown on Channel 4, the audience it would have been aimed at would be eitha those from the C/B class, or the older teen audience. This could be to inform those less likely to get involved with drugs what it is like, and to explain to teens why not to try or go onto it.
Lighting used is very dim; infact I didn't notice too many special effects in the trailer at all, however the content of the trailer makes up for this. Perhaps the lack of lighting was deliberate, in order to contrast the tnterviewee's feelings about the drug.. Or the drug itself.
Actors used were important, and well executed as they featured a real life drug addict. I believe what separated this from so many other trailers was that the group had gone an extra mile by getting a real life drug addict, which could have been dangerous.
There was no make-up used in the trailer.
Props used; real drugs. this showed the seriousness of the show, and why people shouldn't start it in the first place. It worked well as it shows just how serious the drug actually is.
Setting and scenery is bleak, dark, and dirty. The scenery could be to reflect the badness of the drug, or the person that uses it.
Sunday 9 November 2008
Radio, TV Series, and Film analysis
The works I decided to analyse were Double Income (Radio Platform), Goodnight Sweetheart (TV Series), and Big Mommas House 2 (Film). I chose these as they all featured a husband and wife that have alot of friends and are sometimes influenced by them.
CLIP ON GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tyzXynhQ42U
Goodnight Sweetheart was a very successful BBC sitcom which was aired between 1993 and 1999. The show was about a middle aged man who figures that he has the ability to travel between the WWII.. And the present day. Made by BBC
It shows him interacting with his family and being very popular amoungst friends.
CLIP ON DOUBLE INCOME, NO KIDS YET.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_O6Lv5Ys8tU
Double Income was a radio sitcom aired in 2001-2003 and was very successful with good listener figures. The lead character was David Tennant (also known as 'the doctor' in doctor who). The sitcom is about a couple who are popular with friends, and try to evade having children.. children ends up finding them soon enough though. Made by BBC
CLIP ON BIGMOMMAS HOUSE.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0a5K4G9Yyso
Lastly, Big Momma's House. Although it seems a far-fetched combination of comedies, B.M.H also features a couple that are well known and easily swayed by friends opinions. Even when Martin Lawrence plays 'Big Momma', he is well known, and is popular amongst friends. He too is in a relationship. Made by fox
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808750737/info
There wasn't an official site for Big Mommas House 2.. But this has the gross income made for the film, and other aspects.
http://images.google.co.uk/images?um=1&hl=en&q=goodnight+sweetheart+BBC+poster
This was where i found a poster for Goodnight Sweetheart..
And there were no posters for 'double income, no kids yet'.
CLIP ON GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tyzXynhQ42U
Goodnight Sweetheart was a very successful BBC sitcom which was aired between 1993 and 1999. The show was about a middle aged man who figures that he has the ability to travel between the WWII.. And the present day. Made by BBC
It shows him interacting with his family and being very popular amoungst friends.
CLIP ON DOUBLE INCOME, NO KIDS YET.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_O6Lv5Ys8tU
Double Income was a radio sitcom aired in 2001-2003 and was very successful with good listener figures. The lead character was David Tennant (also known as 'the doctor' in doctor who). The sitcom is about a couple who are popular with friends, and try to evade having children.. children ends up finding them soon enough though. Made by BBC
CLIP ON BIGMOMMAS HOUSE.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0a5K4G9Yyso
Lastly, Big Momma's House. Although it seems a far-fetched combination of comedies, B.M.H also features a couple that are well known and easily swayed by friends opinions. Even when Martin Lawrence plays 'Big Momma', he is well known, and is popular amongst friends. He too is in a relationship. Made by fox
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808750737/info
There wasn't an official site for Big Mommas House 2.. But this has the gross income made for the film, and other aspects.
http://images.google.co.uk/images?um=1&hl=en&q=goodnight+sweetheart+BBC+poster
This was where i found a poster for Goodnight Sweetheart..
And there were no posters for 'double income, no kids yet'.
Sunday 2 November 2008
Trailer Analysis.
I chose to analyse the Adulthood trailer as it covers the genre and materials that i am most likely to use in my own production. I can see in the genre that it starts off with no music, or voiceover, and these conventions are most comman in films nowdays. Music used, when used is very upbeat and the song 'kidulthood to adulthood' was obviously made to promote the film, and vice-versa.
Another aspect i noticed was how the 'villain' from the previous film was portrayed in the first clip, and how over the trailer, we can see that he is trying to change is ways, and there is alot that is stopping him being accepted.
Camera movement is very quick, showing clips of old faces alot of 'panning' camera movement. In addition, music changes from the upbeat action type at the start, to a calmer, mealow, almost 'pitiful' song at the end showing the problems the main character goes through.
Lastly, I noticed that the lighting in the trailer is used well, especially at the end where a close up of the main characters face comes into view.
Another aspect i noticed was how the 'villain' from the previous film was portrayed in the first clip, and how over the trailer, we can see that he is trying to change is ways, and there is alot that is stopping him being accepted.
Camera movement is very quick, showing clips of old faces alot of 'panning' camera movement. In addition, music changes from the upbeat action type at the start, to a calmer, mealow, almost 'pitiful' song at the end showing the problems the main character goes through.
Lastly, I noticed that the lighting in the trailer is used well, especially at the end where a close up of the main characters face comes into view.
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