Detailed Plot:
A group of young adults, male and female from London go on a weekend away, where they drive up to the Yorkshire Dales and beauty hotspot Ilkley. The group come to a small village ( Addingham ) just over the hill from Ilkley, which unaware to them has become abandoned from an infection throughout the population caught from dead animals. This small compact village is now the residence of infected humans who have been bitten by these 'zombie' animals, who are in the process of turning into zombies themselves.
The group stop in the village to find someone to ask for directions, they walk into a ghost-like pub where people are sat around eating in silence, these people are infected. The group are suspicious and concerned, they are greeted by a bartender, with a glazed over expression and creepy attitude. They ask for directions and get no response and are oblivious to the individuals in the pub around them who are eating raw meat, an obvious symbol of insanity.
The group leave, they walk to the car and two dead animals under the wheel of the car (they weren't there before). The car drives on down an abandoned road, sees a person stood with their back to them. They ask this person for directions, the person turns around looking dead like and zombified. This leads the group to drive away quickly, where they end up in the middle of nowhere near a forested area. Furthermore one of the members of the group wonders of to find help, they get lost and are chased through the wood/forest area. Leading to them being bitten by a zombie, where the last shot ends on her falling on the floor.
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Friday 10 December 2010
George.A.Romero- 'The godfather of the Zombie'
George.A.Romero (wiki)
Creator of 'Living dead series' and loosely connected franchise
1)Night of the living dead (1968)
2)Dawn of the dead (1978)
3)Day of the dead (1985)
4)Land of the dead (2005)
5)Diary of the dead (2007)
6)Survival of the dead (2010)
Each film is laden with social factors from racism to consumerism, these films were not intended whilst in the process of production to follow on from each other, the only similarity and the ease to carry on is the epidemic of the living dead. These stories all vary within the ideas used, but the general outline tells the story of how different people react to the same phenomenon.
American director, screenwriter and editor from New York City.
Nicknamed 'The godfather of the Zombie'.
Graduated from Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon University in 1960, he then began his career in shooting short commercials possibly an influence from his spanish father whom was a commercial artist.
The zombie horror cult classic 'Night of the living dead' (1968), directed by Romero and co-written with John.A.Russo (wiki) became significant within modern horror cinema.
Best known for his 'dead series' - 5 horror films featuring a zombie apocalypse theme and commentary in modern society.
Father of filmaker G.Cameron.Romero. (IMDB)
In 2002 Romero announced at 'Fangoria's weekend of horrors convention' that he was in serious talks with Twentieth Century Fox to complete the fourth and final instalment of his 'trilogy' dubbed 'Land of the dead'. with an R-rated release and $10 mill budget.
Creator of 'Living dead series' and loosely connected franchise
1)Night of the living dead (1968)
2)Dawn of the dead (1978)
3)Day of the dead (1985)
4)Land of the dead (2005)
5)Diary of the dead (2007)
6)Survival of the dead (2010)
Each film is laden with social factors from racism to consumerism, these films were not intended whilst in the process of production to follow on from each other, the only similarity and the ease to carry on is the epidemic of the living dead. These stories all vary within the ideas used, but the general outline tells the story of how different people react to the same phenomenon.
American director, screenwriter and editor from New York City.
Nicknamed 'The godfather of the Zombie'.
Graduated from Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon University in 1960, he then began his career in shooting short commercials possibly an influence from his spanish father whom was a commercial artist.
The zombie horror cult classic 'Night of the living dead' (1968), directed by Romero and co-written with John.A.Russo (wiki) became significant within modern horror cinema.
Best known for his 'dead series' - 5 horror films featuring a zombie apocalypse theme and commentary in modern society.
Father of filmaker G.Cameron.Romero. (IMDB)
In 2002 Romero announced at 'Fangoria's weekend of horrors convention' that he was in serious talks with Twentieth Century Fox to complete the fourth and final instalment of his 'trilogy' dubbed 'Land of the dead'. with an R-rated release and $10 mill budget.
Monday 6 December 2010
Sub-genres of horror.
Horror-
Horror films are set out to create feelings of fear and disgust from its viewers, they deal with the audience's worst fears, nightmares and terror of the unknown.
Sub-genres of horror.
Gothic
Extreme
Erotic
Paranormal
Supernatural- zombie/vampire/monster
Psychological
Film Noir
Hauntings
Dark fantasies
Dark fiction
Cross- genre.
Horror films are set out to create feelings of fear and disgust from its viewers, they deal with the audience's worst fears, nightmares and terror of the unknown.
Sub-genres of horror.
Gothic
Extreme
Erotic
Paranormal
Supernatural- zombie/vampire/monster
Psychological
Film Noir
Hauntings
Dark fantasies
Dark fiction
Cross- genre.
Tuesday 30 November 2010
New coursework project: A teaser trailer or short film production.
Instead of producing a music video and exploring that media within groups, I am on the other hand working on a production task on my own.
A choice of two briefs was given:
(1) a short film in its entirety of around 5 minutes
(2) a teaser trailer for a new feature film
In both cases additional print texts are also required, creating a package rather than the single text created at AS.
A choice of two briefs was given:
(1) a short film in its entirety of around 5 minutes
(2) a teaser trailer for a new feature film
In both cases additional print texts are also required, creating a package rather than the single text created at AS.
Monday 29 November 2010
Practice pitch for group exercise.
TEENAGE DIRTBAG- WHEATUS. (wiki).
Idea: Narrative and Concept.
Stereotypical character of a loser/waste of space (main character). Male character, medium hight, clothes too big for him, longish scruffy hair and hand-me downs.
This character is in love with a girl (popular and pretty), her boyfriend is a stereotypical Jock.
Scenes: Main character walking the hallway singing, Jock pushing him out the way, He drops his books infront of girl, watches the girl and jock get into the car and drive away.
Perhaps scenes of him daydreaming about him and the girl being together (Prom)
Easy to do - film around school, young cast within media studies group, idea links in to the lyrics.
Very easy to achieve, not very time consuming in the short time period we had to film and cheap.
lyrics
Main Female character.
Idea: Narrative and Concept.
Stereotypical character of a loser/waste of space (main character). Male character, medium hight, clothes too big for him, longish scruffy hair and hand-me downs.
This character is in love with a girl (popular and pretty), her boyfriend is a stereotypical Jock.
Scenes: Main character walking the hallway singing, Jock pushing him out the way, He drops his books infront of girl, watches the girl and jock get into the car and drive away.
Perhaps scenes of him daydreaming about him and the girl being together (Prom)
Easy to do - film around school, young cast within media studies group, idea links in to the lyrics.
Very easy to achieve, not very time consuming in the short time period we had to film and cheap.
lyrics
Main Female character.
Main male character: Teenage Dirtbag.
Tuesday 2 November 2010
Subgenres of Metal: Christian Metal.
Christian Metal.
Also known as white metal.
Emerged in the late 1970's, pioneered by 'American ressurcection band' (WIKI) and 'Swedish Jerusulum'. (WIKI)
This 'Metal sub genre' is associated with songs using Christina themed lyrics. When the NWOBHM phenonenom arose, bands sprung up along side it as part of the sub-genres place in a long tradition of metal. The christian themes are often combined with the subjects the bands are rooted with. (wiki)
Christian Metal websites are set up to explain what christian metal is and why it is relevant to modern day society, still earning its place in music today. Showing also the amount of followers and the extent the fanbase goes too
Examples of Christian Metal Bands : Tourniquet (wiki)and Mortification, (wiki) who led the movement in the 1990's.
Other bands followed such as : Underoath, (offical website) Demon Hunter (wiki)and As i lay lying.
Mortification- livin like a zombie
Underoath - writing on the walls.
Also known as white metal.
Emerged in the late 1970's, pioneered by 'American ressurcection band' (WIKI) and 'Swedish Jerusulum'. (WIKI)
This 'Metal sub genre' is associated with songs using Christina themed lyrics. When the NWOBHM phenonenom arose, bands sprung up along side it as part of the sub-genres place in a long tradition of metal. The christian themes are often combined with the subjects the bands are rooted with. (wiki)
Christian Metal websites are set up to explain what christian metal is and why it is relevant to modern day society, still earning its place in music today. Showing also the amount of followers and the extent the fanbase goes too
Examples of Christian Metal Bands : Tourniquet (wiki)and Mortification, (wiki) who led the movement in the 1990's.
Other bands followed such as : Underoath, (offical website) Demon Hunter (wiki)and As i lay lying.
Mortification- livin like a zombie
Underoath - writing on the walls.
Thursday 21 October 2010
Subgenres Of Metal: Glam.
GLAM.
(Also known as hair metal)
Arose in the late 1970's/80's in the United States, L.A.
Examples: Kiss (wiki) (main example). Alice Cooper ,(wiki) Poision ,(wiki) Aerosmith (wiki) and a modern day example such as 'The Darkness'(wiki)
Uses traditional and heavy metal aspects whilst incorporating punk rock elements.
Guitar solos were often used, guitar rifts and catchy hooks.
Mise en scene: Long back-combed hair, heavy makeup, theatrical and feminine clothing (drag queen affect) - Tight jeans, leather, spandex and glitter.
MTV (wiki)- This particular genre appealed to the MTV television production company, who helped the rise of the genre.
Performers were highly covered in the press because if their infamous wild lifestyles and late night partying.
There were two waves that the genre experienced of popularity and where new bands emerged, this was in the early 1980s and the mid 1980s. Bands such as Motley Crue (wiki), Guns n Roses (wiki), Cinderella. (wiki)Stryper (wiki) and Van Halen (wiki)emerged.
However a decline in the success of the genre came about in 1991-97. possibly from influence of bad press such as the film 'The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years',(wiki) helping to create a backlash against the genre.
Example : KISS -'Heavons on fire'
(Also known as hair metal)
Arose in the late 1970's/80's in the United States, L.A.
Examples: Kiss (wiki) (main example). Alice Cooper ,(wiki) Poision ,(wiki) Aerosmith (wiki) and a modern day example such as 'The Darkness'(wiki)
Uses traditional and heavy metal aspects whilst incorporating punk rock elements.
Guitar solos were often used, guitar rifts and catchy hooks.
Mise en scene: Long back-combed hair, heavy makeup, theatrical and feminine clothing (drag queen affect) - Tight jeans, leather, spandex and glitter.
MTV (wiki)- This particular genre appealed to the MTV television production company, who helped the rise of the genre.
Performers were highly covered in the press because if their infamous wild lifestyles and late night partying.
There were two waves that the genre experienced of popularity and where new bands emerged, this was in the early 1980s and the mid 1980s. Bands such as Motley Crue (wiki), Guns n Roses (wiki), Cinderella. (wiki)Stryper (wiki) and Van Halen (wiki)emerged.
However a decline in the success of the genre came about in 1991-97. possibly from influence of bad press such as the film 'The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years',(wiki) helping to create a backlash against the genre.
Example : KISS -'Heavons on fire'
Thursday 14 October 2010
Break down of media text- AS production.
BREAKDOWN OF A MEDIA TEXT
SHOT START TIME DENOTATION CONNOTATION/NOTES
Long shot/establishing shot Long establishing shot of woodland area. Sets the scene, connotes it is in a secluded area
Medium shot A girl and a boy talking and smoking Connotes the actor and actress are on their own and being watched, youthes as they have their hoods up and smoking.
Low angle-extreme long shot Group of teenagers sat in their campsite. Connoting they are again secluded from society and the outside world due to the long shot and as the shot is looking down on them, they are being watched.”
Close up Shot of beer being opened Connoting they youthes, drinking and rebelling, something bad is going to happen as their state of mind won’t be completley normal.
Long- shot Teenagers having a conversation Connoting that they are youthes as they are drinking and how many of them there are.
Two-shot, longshot Girl and Boy with arms around each other. Connotes they are a couple and sexually active, therefore likely to be killed first and the girl is the ‘scream queen’
Medium shot The couple and a friend having a conversation and drinking alcohol. Then girl and boy walk off. Connotes they are use from the alcohol substance and that the couple are walking off to be sexually active.
Tracking long shot Boy and girl walk off holding hands Connotes they are a couple and are sexually active.
Low angle- extreme long shot-tracking Girl and boy holding hands walking through the trees. Connoting they are a couple, however they are being watched possibly by a killer.
Shot reverse shot- medium shot. Boy offering girl a beer, girl rejects the beer and then the boys reaction is he is humoured by her rejection Connotes they are youthes again from the alcohol substances, the girl is the ‘final gil’ in this text as she is sterotypicaly the most sensible and rejects the alcohol.
Long shot, tracking The couple walk back pulling their trousers up/tops down. Connotes they have been sexually active
Long shot The couple greeting the other girl and boy back at the campsite. Everything is normal again.
Long- shot Shot of the group of teenagers in the group again Again everythings fine they are oblivious to anyone watching them.
Over the shoulder shot – low angle shot The couple recieving and accepting beer from the boy. Emphasises on the youth idea.
Long shot Group generally talking. Connotes they are secluded still, but there is no real vunrebility yet.
Low-angle medium shot. Shows the Scream Queen with little clothing. Connotes she is being watched due to the low angle and her vunrebility, she is exposed and on her own in the shot.
Medium shot Boy telling scream queen to put more clothes on. Connotes he is in a shot by himself so he may die soon aswell as it is a state of vunrebility, however it more emphasises on the fact that the scream queen is over exposed.
Long shot Group of teenagers again, boy leaves. Connotes that the group is getting smaller and the boy is maybe in a form of danger.
Medium shot Boy gets up and walks off. Again shows the group getting smaller.
Close up shot Close up shot of the beer bottles. Again connoting that they are youthes, that they are drunk and rebellious and that it may signifie trouble or danger.
Medium shot –two shot Boy and Girl holding hands by the campsite, final girl sat in the background. Boy and girl walk off in different directions to get firewood. That they are a couple, when they walk off show the group is getting even smaller. That they are in danger being on their own.
Extreme long shot- tracking Scream queen walking through woods, someone is watching her- shakey camera work. Connoting something is going to happen, she is in danger.
Extreme long shot – through the trees. Scream queen walking again. Connotes person watching her (killer) is getting closer.
Medium shot, tracking, Camera is following the scream queen directly behing her. She drops her bottle. Connotes she is going to be approached from behind, attacked?
Medium shot- two shot Killer grabs girl, girl screams Connotes she is going to be hurt , vunerable.
Close up Scream queen mouth with hand over it, screaming. She is fighting back but vunerable.
Two-shot medium shot. Scream queen is stabbed You can’t see the killers face, she is stabbed
Over the shoulder shot The Killers back, he stabs her repeatedly Connoting there is gore and blood there, but it isnt shown
Close up shot Killer stabbing girl- can see the knife more clearly with blood on it. Emphasies the gore.
Close up shot Blood on the tree Connotes she is dead/badly hurt.
Low angle shot Girl is dragged off on the groud. Connotes she is dead and her lifeless and limp.
SHOT START TIME DENOTATION CONNOTATION/NOTES
Long shot/establishing shot Long establishing shot of woodland area. Sets the scene, connotes it is in a secluded area
Medium shot A girl and a boy talking and smoking Connotes the actor and actress are on their own and being watched, youthes as they have their hoods up and smoking.
Low angle-extreme long shot Group of teenagers sat in their campsite. Connoting they are again secluded from society and the outside world due to the long shot and as the shot is looking down on them, they are being watched.”
Close up Shot of beer being opened Connoting they youthes, drinking and rebelling, something bad is going to happen as their state of mind won’t be completley normal.
Long- shot Teenagers having a conversation Connoting that they are youthes as they are drinking and how many of them there are.
Two-shot, longshot Girl and Boy with arms around each other. Connotes they are a couple and sexually active, therefore likely to be killed first and the girl is the ‘scream queen’
Medium shot The couple and a friend having a conversation and drinking alcohol. Then girl and boy walk off. Connotes they are use from the alcohol substance and that the couple are walking off to be sexually active.
Tracking long shot Boy and girl walk off holding hands Connotes they are a couple and are sexually active.
Low angle- extreme long shot-tracking Girl and boy holding hands walking through the trees. Connoting they are a couple, however they are being watched possibly by a killer.
Shot reverse shot- medium shot. Boy offering girl a beer, girl rejects the beer and then the boys reaction is he is humoured by her rejection Connotes they are youthes again from the alcohol substances, the girl is the ‘final gil’ in this text as she is sterotypicaly the most sensible and rejects the alcohol.
Long shot, tracking The couple walk back pulling their trousers up/tops down. Connotes they have been sexually active
Long shot The couple greeting the other girl and boy back at the campsite. Everything is normal again.
Long- shot Shot of the group of teenagers in the group again Again everythings fine they are oblivious to anyone watching them.
Over the shoulder shot – low angle shot The couple recieving and accepting beer from the boy. Emphasises on the youth idea.
Long shot Group generally talking. Connotes they are secluded still, but there is no real vunrebility yet.
Low-angle medium shot. Shows the Scream Queen with little clothing. Connotes she is being watched due to the low angle and her vunrebility, she is exposed and on her own in the shot.
Medium shot Boy telling scream queen to put more clothes on. Connotes he is in a shot by himself so he may die soon aswell as it is a state of vunrebility, however it more emphasises on the fact that the scream queen is over exposed.
Long shot Group of teenagers again, boy leaves. Connotes that the group is getting smaller and the boy is maybe in a form of danger.
Medium shot Boy gets up and walks off. Again shows the group getting smaller.
Close up shot Close up shot of the beer bottles. Again connoting that they are youthes, that they are drunk and rebellious and that it may signifie trouble or danger.
Medium shot –two shot Boy and Girl holding hands by the campsite, final girl sat in the background. Boy and girl walk off in different directions to get firewood. That they are a couple, when they walk off show the group is getting even smaller. That they are in danger being on their own.
Extreme long shot- tracking Scream queen walking through woods, someone is watching her- shakey camera work. Connoting something is going to happen, she is in danger.
Extreme long shot – through the trees. Scream queen walking again. Connotes person watching her (killer) is getting closer.
Medium shot, tracking, Camera is following the scream queen directly behing her. She drops her bottle. Connotes she is going to be approached from behind, attacked?
Medium shot- two shot Killer grabs girl, girl screams Connotes she is going to be hurt , vunerable.
Close up Scream queen mouth with hand over it, screaming. She is fighting back but vunerable.
Two-shot medium shot. Scream queen is stabbed You can’t see the killers face, she is stabbed
Over the shoulder shot The Killers back, he stabs her repeatedly Connoting there is gore and blood there, but it isnt shown
Close up shot Killer stabbing girl- can see the knife more clearly with blood on it. Emphasies the gore.
Close up shot Blood on the tree Connotes she is dead/badly hurt.
Low angle shot Girl is dragged off on the groud. Connotes she is dead and her lifeless and limp.
First three weeks - 6 videos.
The Drums (wiki) 'Lets Go Surfing' (song title)
American Pop Indie band from Brooklyn, New York.
Active from years 2006- present.
Performance video in small parts
Narrative- slightly connected to the lyrics as it set on the beach 'Honey take a run down to the beach' and 'I don't care about nothing' running free at night, rebellious and random.
Running away or towards something?
Opposite time of day to the lyrics.
Mise en scene : Jeans, coloured jumpers - bright young modern colours 'yellow' reference to sun?
Music -upbeat, cheerful, fast-youthful audience
Shot types - Of whole band - tracking of them running - main singer in front for appeal, then back up vocals, then guitarist then drummer. Order of appeal?
Performance shot - same order from front to back- guitarist playing and singer but drummer not playing. -long shot.
The Big Pink (wiki)- Dominos. (song title)
Performance Video
Shots - closeup of singers face - expression but shadowed.
long shots of girl playins drums and close up of instruments to emphasise the importance of the music.
Pink/Purple colour effect - Theme of 'Girls' feminine and medium and long shots of girl ice sculptures may signify views on girls - cold and pessimistic.
Smashed ice - relates to lyrics girls falling like dominos- relationships breaking up and collapsing- melting like ice.
Clothing - dark, dull. Maybe to put focus on lyrics, music and performance. Colour effect is also more effective and stands out.
The Temper Trap (wiki) 'Sweet Disposition' (song title)
Title- 'Sweet Dispositon'= How you act towards someone, gentle, loving and kind. Already signifying themes of Love and Relationships.
Space and Galaxys , Shooting stars.- Long shots 'dreamy' 'light' signifies beauty.
Effect of taking off on a runway- freedom, fast.
Close up shots of main singer - appeal of singer.
Long shots of guitarist and drummer - zoom in shots. Some performance shots.
No 'Male Gaze' theory incorporated - romantic, love song.
Upbeat, fast tune - Happiness.
High Budget- effect of galaxy and space.
Audio Bullys - (wiki) The Only Man (song title)
Mise en scene: Modern fashionable clothes, bright clothes, sneakers, Logos, words Ingraved into bottom of trainers, Spray paint, chewing gum, blood, hoodys. - Youth orientated audience, Graphiti effects which gives an urban street style feel and young/rebellious.
Lyrics are shouted and sung - Getting a strong message across/ breaking the rules and doing something different.
Shots-
Mainly of main singer with people in the background.
Closeup/medium shots of singer to show importance/sex appeal.
Dutch angles- show something isn't quite right, quirky and rebellious views.
Creative and wacky ways to express their music - gives some indication into band.
The Cool Kids (wiki)- I'm Mikey (song title)
Genre- Rap/HipHop
Low/Faded quality and colouring - old technologies.
Mise en scene: Hats/Hoodys, groups of kids on the streets, skateboards, gold eaarings, jeans, t-shirts, informal wear. -Urban effect - youth audience.
Hiphop dancing - clear signifier of genre of music and audience intended for.
Performance video and narrative
Set in america - preffered reading to america, oppositional reading to older audience?
Medium close up shots of girl rapping - small tops on - Male Gaze theory.
Long shots of dance routine.
Chase and Status (wiki)
Electronic production duo from London, United Kingdom.
2003- present.
Drum and bass, hiphop, breakbeat and dubstep, electronic pop.
Website - www.chaseandstatus.co.uk
Narrative Video- taken ideas from gameshows such as the 'Jeremy Kyle show', Gameshow host living a double life, working and helping people however having skeletons in his closet himself and having his own problems, whilst linked to the lyrics.
Serious and aggressive tone to the music, fast pace - dance music.
Quick shots of camera, audience, gameshow host, audience and move quickly to different scenes - this signifies the pace of his life, distress and the state of mind he is in. Possibly signifies trouble, drugs, alcohol etc.
Closeup shot and slightly high angle shot of his face sweating in club to emphasise expression.
American Pop Indie band from Brooklyn, New York.
Active from years 2006- present.
Performance video in small parts
Narrative- slightly connected to the lyrics as it set on the beach 'Honey take a run down to the beach' and 'I don't care about nothing' running free at night, rebellious and random.
Running away or towards something?
Opposite time of day to the lyrics.
Mise en scene : Jeans, coloured jumpers - bright young modern colours 'yellow' reference to sun?
Music -upbeat, cheerful, fast-youthful audience
Shot types - Of whole band - tracking of them running - main singer in front for appeal, then back up vocals, then guitarist then drummer. Order of appeal?
Performance shot - same order from front to back- guitarist playing and singer but drummer not playing. -long shot.
The Drums.
The Big Pink (wiki)- Dominos. (song title)
Performance Video
Shots - closeup of singers face - expression but shadowed.
long shots of girl playins drums and close up of instruments to emphasise the importance of the music.
Pink/Purple colour effect - Theme of 'Girls' feminine and medium and long shots of girl ice sculptures may signify views on girls - cold and pessimistic.
Smashed ice - relates to lyrics girls falling like dominos- relationships breaking up and collapsing- melting like ice.
Clothing - dark, dull. Maybe to put focus on lyrics, music and performance. Colour effect is also more effective and stands out.
The Big Pink.
The Temper Trap (wiki) 'Sweet Disposition' (song title)
Title- 'Sweet Dispositon'= How you act towards someone, gentle, loving and kind. Already signifying themes of Love and Relationships.
Space and Galaxys , Shooting stars.- Long shots 'dreamy' 'light' signifies beauty.
Effect of taking off on a runway- freedom, fast.
Close up shots of main singer - appeal of singer.
Long shots of guitarist and drummer - zoom in shots. Some performance shots.
No 'Male Gaze' theory incorporated - romantic, love song.
Upbeat, fast tune - Happiness.
High Budget- effect of galaxy and space.
Audio Bullys - (wiki) The Only Man (song title)
Mise en scene: Modern fashionable clothes, bright clothes, sneakers, Logos, words Ingraved into bottom of trainers, Spray paint, chewing gum, blood, hoodys. - Youth orientated audience, Graphiti effects which gives an urban street style feel and young/rebellious.
Lyrics are shouted and sung - Getting a strong message across/ breaking the rules and doing something different.
Shots-
Mainly of main singer with people in the background.
Closeup/medium shots of singer to show importance/sex appeal.
Dutch angles- show something isn't quite right, quirky and rebellious views.
Creative and wacky ways to express their music - gives some indication into band.
The Cool Kids (wiki)- I'm Mikey (song title)
Genre- Rap/HipHop
Low/Faded quality and colouring - old technologies.
Mise en scene: Hats/Hoodys, groups of kids on the streets, skateboards, gold eaarings, jeans, t-shirts, informal wear. -Urban effect - youth audience.
Hiphop dancing - clear signifier of genre of music and audience intended for.
Performance video and narrative
Set in america - preffered reading to america, oppositional reading to older audience?
Medium close up shots of girl rapping - small tops on - Male Gaze theory.
Long shots of dance routine.
Chase and Status (wiki)
Electronic production duo from London, United Kingdom.
2003- present.
Drum and bass, hiphop, breakbeat and dubstep, electronic pop.
Website - www.chaseandstatus.co.uk
Narrative Video- taken ideas from gameshows such as the 'Jeremy Kyle show', Gameshow host living a double life, working and helping people however having skeletons in his closet himself and having his own problems, whilst linked to the lyrics.
Serious and aggressive tone to the music, fast pace - dance music.
Quick shots of camera, audience, gameshow host, audience and move quickly to different scenes - this signifies the pace of his life, distress and the state of mind he is in. Possibly signifies trouble, drugs, alcohol etc.
Closeup shot and slightly high angle shot of his face sweating in club to emphasise expression.
Chase&Status.
Sunday 12 September 2010
10 music videos.
'Welcome to the Jungle' Guns and Roses
Genre: Rock/Heavy Metal.
Without looking at the music video you get the impression from listening to the lyrics and the music that the video would contain a harsh city environment, urban lifestyle, outdoors, fast pace movement and a very masculin theme.
Set in the Mid 80's.
Shot types involved are medium shots/long shots and a few close up shots of Axl Rose (lead singer and the sex appeal for audience). Two shots are also incorporated into the video mainly of Axl and a bandmate to signifie he is the main appeal and the most important factor.
Shots of instruments, guitar and drums documented as a live show, to signifie how important the music.
Shots of audience also included, to suggest the idea of 'authentic music ability' makes the audience want to get invloved ad they can relate to being at a live gig.
Male Gaze theory used 'Laura Mulvey' shots of women exposing their bodies to appeal to male audience.
The clothing used in the video adds to the mise en scene and appears to be very feminine (leather trousers, eyeliner, longhair, tights clothing) possibly appealing the the minority of the target audience which is female.
paramore 'the only exception'
Rock/Indie
Two shot of couple laying down to show closeness/
close up of singers expression to show sadness
close up of sorry note to provide exposition.
sad low tone- breaking up with boyfriend which is the narrative.
Not stereotypicaly 'sexy' female often seen in plain black clothing which is fairly masculin however some shots in dresses with slight skin showing providing small male gaze theory.
Theme of marriage appeals to women dreams.
Instruments shots to show importance and shots of crowds to draw the audience in and make them want to be there.
Happy ending-appeals to female audiences 'fairytale ending' and american audiences 'american dream'
beyonce 'Diva'
R&B, Hip hop, Pop
Male gaze- exposed female bodies, shorts, small tops.
Fashion forward, futuristic clothing suggesting modernism and the present which appeals to women from a fashion point of view.
The lyrics 'diva' and 'hustler' signify the idea of the 'the hood'
the locations of the abandoned warehouse also suggests the idea of the hood and not much wealth, however the clothing and gold manakens fo suggest wealth however 'dirty money'
Beyonce is in all the shots, with an all female dancers, this signifys independance in women which appeals to female audiences.
Some tracking shots of beyonce at beginning and end walking, confident strut.
Black and white effect , seriousness of the mood. slightly angry however may suggest there is no need for colour as the lyrics, artist and mise en scene is so strong and bold already.
The smiths 'A Charming man'
Northern English Rock.
Quality not brilliant- old fashioned. MID 80S.
Roses on the floor signifys old school romance- female audience.
hairstyles- oldfashioned and retro.
Jewellry worn my main singer- feminine and baby blue suit.
Main singer in most shots-appeal to womean.
Location: white room which signifys simplicity.
swinging flowers: could signify broken romance or a symbol of romance.
M.I.A Paper planes
Alternative Rap/Hip Hop/Soul
Clothing:Urban hoodies, gold hoops related to youth and new modern age.
M.I.A not stereotypicaly sexy but still wears leather trousers and there are close up shots of that (male gaze)
Themes- MONEY CRIME AND FAME. -young audience and both genders.
bright colours-youth.
Short hair on girl-masculin.
accent-london, appeals to british audience, global audiences may not be attracted to it ad they will not beable to relate to the accent and lyrics.
Ethnicity- london/sri lanken.
Building, cities, streets 'working class'
Non diajietic sound.
Shots- closeup of singer importance.
shots of cds, clothes, shoes, money to sinigy whats important.
Long shot of crowd of people- multi ethnic communtiy.
SLANG. KKKKAA CHING -younger audience.- weed, bombs.
BLINK 182 rockshow
Soft rock.
Home videod/ live footage makes the audience feel more comfortable and if theyre actualy part of the video.
shots of audience at a live gig to make the audience want to be there and draw them in.
shots of guitar/drums to show the importance of the music..a ket factor in rock.
Close up shots of main singer, the main appeal to the band for female audiences
Eccentric acts, shaving hair off, dropping cars, girls in bikins (Male audience) stereotypical crazy popstars. Fast editing, quick shots.
The genre appeals to the male audience however the narrative and lyrics about a girl appeals to the female audience as they want to to be that girl.
Florence and the machine 'the drumming song'
Genre:pop
Mise en scene: vintage clothing (female audience fashion forward!)
Church location- religious theme however florence and back up dancers are exposing their bodies (male gaze) signifies rebellious modern age against god.
Black represents seriousnesss of song and mood, as black is only worn in churches for funerals.
Shots -longshots of florence and dancers to show theatrical movements for effect.
Close up shots - passion and anger.
Jamie-t Salvador
Pop/Indie Rock
Location:Nightime road/darkness with truck light behind sense of being followed but isolated..slightly mysterious
Young boy in video acts as a younger Jamie.t possibly as her appears in the beginning suggests that the themes in the narrative are experienced all the way through your life.
British accent- british audience preffered reading!
Shouty/slightly angry voice- male audience rather than female as very masculin and harsh.
Shots- tracking of boy down road and long shots as there are very eccentric and loud movement and dance moves.
A theme invloved in the lyrics is 'Love' however singing about a girl which would attract a female audience.
Teenage Dreams -Katy Perry
Genre:Pop
Location:America signified by the highway, red indian headband etc,
'Teenage dreams' lyrics related to youth and everyday themes 'love' 'happiness'
Exposed women 'Male Gaze' appeals to male audience.
Shirtless men- female attraction,
The narrative of the romance attracts eveyrone, everyones ideology that people want, they want to be the couple in the video.
Dancing in the street and jumping in pools- rebellious acts singifys modern age, as they wouldnt be as common or acceptable in the past.
Shots- closeup of Katy Perry and man being affectionate as couple to show emotion.
Eccentric clothing, hairstyles and tattoos to show freedom...wind blowing in hair to show freedom also.
Kate Nash 'foundations'
Genre: Pop
London accent- preffered reading to british audience, may not attract a global audience due to the accent,
English slang also used in lyrics 'fitter' and english sarcasm 'yeah intelligent input darling' appeals again to british audiences , european may not get it.
Narrative storyline appeals to female audience as it deals with everyday issues, breaking up with a boyfriend but not wanting too 'real life and relatable'.
Shots of singer 'to show facial expression and emotion.
Mise en scene: average household, mess, clutter and person items which is relatable to a wide audience of any class of wealth or family household.
Two shot of couple sat at opposite ends of the table to signify distance.
Evryday items such as toothbrush and socks are used as an example of the couple fighting perhaps to show immaturity of the relationship as they cannot communicate with eachother directly or perhaps how wide on the scale the couple have grown apart and its effecting the world around them.
Fridge full of beer signys and issue that many households can relate to, a sterotypical guy.
Genre: Rock/Heavy Metal.
Without looking at the music video you get the impression from listening to the lyrics and the music that the video would contain a harsh city environment, urban lifestyle, outdoors, fast pace movement and a very masculin theme.
Set in the Mid 80's.
Shot types involved are medium shots/long shots and a few close up shots of Axl Rose (lead singer and the sex appeal for audience). Two shots are also incorporated into the video mainly of Axl and a bandmate to signifie he is the main appeal and the most important factor.
Shots of instruments, guitar and drums documented as a live show, to signifie how important the music.
Shots of audience also included, to suggest the idea of 'authentic music ability' makes the audience want to get invloved ad they can relate to being at a live gig.
Male Gaze theory used 'Laura Mulvey' shots of women exposing their bodies to appeal to male audience.
The clothing used in the video adds to the mise en scene and appears to be very feminine (leather trousers, eyeliner, longhair, tights clothing) possibly appealing the the minority of the target audience which is female.
paramore 'the only exception'
Rock/Indie
Two shot of couple laying down to show closeness/
close up of singers expression to show sadness
close up of sorry note to provide exposition.
sad low tone- breaking up with boyfriend which is the narrative.
Not stereotypicaly 'sexy' female often seen in plain black clothing which is fairly masculin however some shots in dresses with slight skin showing providing small male gaze theory.
Theme of marriage appeals to women dreams.
Instruments shots to show importance and shots of crowds to draw the audience in and make them want to be there.
Happy ending-appeals to female audiences 'fairytale ending' and american audiences 'american dream'
beyonce 'Diva'
R&B, Hip hop, Pop
Male gaze- exposed female bodies, shorts, small tops.
Fashion forward, futuristic clothing suggesting modernism and the present which appeals to women from a fashion point of view.
The lyrics 'diva' and 'hustler' signify the idea of the 'the hood'
the locations of the abandoned warehouse also suggests the idea of the hood and not much wealth, however the clothing and gold manakens fo suggest wealth however 'dirty money'
Beyonce is in all the shots, with an all female dancers, this signifys independance in women which appeals to female audiences.
Some tracking shots of beyonce at beginning and end walking, confident strut.
Black and white effect , seriousness of the mood. slightly angry however may suggest there is no need for colour as the lyrics, artist and mise en scene is so strong and bold already.
The smiths 'A Charming man'
Northern English Rock.
Quality not brilliant- old fashioned. MID 80S.
Roses on the floor signifys old school romance- female audience.
hairstyles- oldfashioned and retro.
Jewellry worn my main singer- feminine and baby blue suit.
Main singer in most shots-appeal to womean.
Location: white room which signifys simplicity.
swinging flowers: could signify broken romance or a symbol of romance.
M.I.A Paper planes
Alternative Rap/Hip Hop/Soul
Clothing:Urban hoodies, gold hoops related to youth and new modern age.
M.I.A not stereotypicaly sexy but still wears leather trousers and there are close up shots of that (male gaze)
Themes- MONEY CRIME AND FAME. -young audience and both genders.
bright colours-youth.
Short hair on girl-masculin.
accent-london, appeals to british audience, global audiences may not be attracted to it ad they will not beable to relate to the accent and lyrics.
Ethnicity- london/sri lanken.
Building, cities, streets 'working class'
Non diajietic sound.
Shots- closeup of singer importance.
shots of cds, clothes, shoes, money to sinigy whats important.
Long shot of crowd of people- multi ethnic communtiy.
SLANG. KKKKAA CHING -younger audience.- weed, bombs.
BLINK 182 rockshow
Soft rock.
Home videod/ live footage makes the audience feel more comfortable and if theyre actualy part of the video.
shots of audience at a live gig to make the audience want to be there and draw them in.
shots of guitar/drums to show the importance of the music..a ket factor in rock.
Close up shots of main singer, the main appeal to the band for female audiences
Eccentric acts, shaving hair off, dropping cars, girls in bikins (Male audience) stereotypical crazy popstars. Fast editing, quick shots.
The genre appeals to the male audience however the narrative and lyrics about a girl appeals to the female audience as they want to to be that girl.
Florence and the machine 'the drumming song'
Genre:pop
Mise en scene: vintage clothing (female audience fashion forward!)
Church location- religious theme however florence and back up dancers are exposing their bodies (male gaze) signifies rebellious modern age against god.
Black represents seriousnesss of song and mood, as black is only worn in churches for funerals.
Shots -longshots of florence and dancers to show theatrical movements for effect.
Close up shots - passion and anger.
Jamie-t Salvador
Pop/Indie Rock
Location:Nightime road/darkness with truck light behind sense of being followed but isolated..slightly mysterious
Young boy in video acts as a younger Jamie.t possibly as her appears in the beginning suggests that the themes in the narrative are experienced all the way through your life.
British accent- british audience preffered reading!
Shouty/slightly angry voice- male audience rather than female as very masculin and harsh.
Shots- tracking of boy down road and long shots as there are very eccentric and loud movement and dance moves.
A theme invloved in the lyrics is 'Love' however singing about a girl which would attract a female audience.
Teenage Dreams -Katy Perry
Genre:Pop
Location:America signified by the highway, red indian headband etc,
'Teenage dreams' lyrics related to youth and everyday themes 'love' 'happiness'
Exposed women 'Male Gaze' appeals to male audience.
Shirtless men- female attraction,
The narrative of the romance attracts eveyrone, everyones ideology that people want, they want to be the couple in the video.
Dancing in the street and jumping in pools- rebellious acts singifys modern age, as they wouldnt be as common or acceptable in the past.
Shots- closeup of Katy Perry and man being affectionate as couple to show emotion.
Eccentric clothing, hairstyles and tattoos to show freedom...wind blowing in hair to show freedom also.
Kate Nash 'foundations'
Genre: Pop
London accent- preffered reading to british audience, may not attract a global audience due to the accent,
English slang also used in lyrics 'fitter' and english sarcasm 'yeah intelligent input darling' appeals again to british audiences , european may not get it.
Narrative storyline appeals to female audience as it deals with everyday issues, breaking up with a boyfriend but not wanting too 'real life and relatable'.
Shots of singer 'to show facial expression and emotion.
Mise en scene: average household, mess, clutter and person items which is relatable to a wide audience of any class of wealth or family household.
Two shot of couple sat at opposite ends of the table to signify distance.
Evryday items such as toothbrush and socks are used as an example of the couple fighting perhaps to show immaturity of the relationship as they cannot communicate with eachother directly or perhaps how wide on the scale the couple have grown apart and its effecting the world around them.
Fridge full of beer signys and issue that many households can relate to, a sterotypical guy.
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Rihanna- love the way you lie
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, better known as the R&B artist Rihanna was born on Februrary 20th 1988 in Saint Micheal. Barbados. At the age of 16 she moved the the U.S under guidance of record producer Evan Rodgers, where she went on the sign a contract with Def Jam records.
In 2005 Rihanna released her debut album, 'Music of the sun' which peaked to the top ten of the top two hundred billboard chart. In 2006 she then went on to release her second album 'A girl like me", which produced her number one U.S hit 'SOS'. The third album IN 2007 'Good girl gone bad" produced 5 top 10 hits. Rihanna has gone on to sell six number one singles and recieved several accolades including the 2007 world music awards for 'Worlds best performing female artist' and 'Female entertainer of the year' along with picking some awards up at the 2008 american music awards and grammys. Rihanna is often associated with celebrity acts such as Katy Perry, The Dream, Jay-z and Ne-yo, along with her very public relationsip with singer Chris Brown and split from him ending in domestic violence.
In 2005 Rihanna released her debut album, 'Music of the sun' which peaked to the top ten of the top two hundred billboard chart. In 2006 she then went on to release her second album 'A girl like me", which produced her number one U.S hit 'SOS'. The third album IN 2007 'Good girl gone bad" produced 5 top 10 hits. Rihanna has gone on to sell six number one singles and recieved several accolades including the 2007 world music awards for 'Worlds best performing female artist' and 'Female entertainer of the year' along with picking some awards up at the 2008 american music awards and grammys. Rihanna is often associated with celebrity acts such as Katy Perry, The Dream, Jay-z and Ne-yo, along with her very public relationsip with singer Chris Brown and split from him ending in domestic violence.
Tuesday 2 February 2010
Up and coming horror films 2011- magazine cover research.
When considering my ancillary tasks, I needed to consider feature stories which would go on the cover of my magazine, I used sites such as IMDB and the Horror genre blog, provided from my media teacher to help with my research.
SCREAM 4.(official site)
Jeepers Creeps III
Set 23 years after the previous film, we follow Trish Jenner (Gina Phillips), who now a mother. Realizing that the return of the Creeper is just around the corner, she negins to have terrible recurring nightmares of her own teenage son confronting the creature and suffering the same fate as her deceased brother. Now a rich and powerful woman, she's determined to finally put an end to the Creeper once and for all.
Release Date: N/A
Current Status: In Development
Language: English
Produced by: American Zoetrope
MPAA RATING: N/A
Written by: victor Salva
Starring: Jonathon Breck.
Underworld 4: New Dawn. (IMDB)
Release Date: January 20, 2012
Current Status: Pre-production
Language: English
Produced by: Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment
MPAA: N/A
DIRECTED BY: MANS MARLIND, BJORN STEIN
Written by: J.Micheal Straczynski, John Hlavin.
Final destination 5.
Release date: August 26. 2011
Current Status: In-production
Language: English
Produced by: New-line cinema, Practical pictures
MPAA RATING: N/A
DIRECTED BY: STEVEN QUALE
WRITTEN BY: ERIC HEISSERER
In this fifth installment Death is just as omnipresent as ever and is unleashed after one man's premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But these unsuspecting souls were never supposed to survive, and in terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death's sinister agenda.
More information sources: Onlinemovieshut.com
SCREAM 4.(official site)
Information source
Sidney Presscot (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsbro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sherrif Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courtney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell), Unfortunately, Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsbro in danger.
Release Date: April 15th, 2011
Current Status: Post-production
Language: English
MPAA RATING: R 'strong bloody violence, language and some teen drinking'
Jeepers Creeps III
Set 23 years after the previous film, we follow Trish Jenner (Gina Phillips), who now a mother. Realizing that the return of the Creeper is just around the corner, she negins to have terrible recurring nightmares of her own teenage son confronting the creature and suffering the same fate as her deceased brother. Now a rich and powerful woman, she's determined to finally put an end to the Creeper once and for all.
Release Date: N/A
Current Status: In Development
Language: English
Produced by: American Zoetrope
MPAA RATING: N/A
Written by: victor Salva
Starring: Jonathon Breck.
Underworld 4: New Dawn. (IMDB)
Release Date: January 20, 2012
Current Status: Pre-production
Language: English
Produced by: Screen Gems and Lakeshore Entertainment
MPAA: N/A
DIRECTED BY: MANS MARLIND, BJORN STEIN
Written by: J.Micheal Straczynski, John Hlavin.
Release date: August 26. 2011
Current Status: In-production
Language: English
Produced by: New-line cinema, Practical pictures
MPAA RATING: N/A
DIRECTED BY: STEVEN QUALE
WRITTEN BY: ERIC HEISSERER
In this fifth installment Death is just as omnipresent as ever and is unleashed after one man's premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But these unsuspecting souls were never supposed to survive, and in terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death's sinister agenda.
More information sources: Onlinemovieshut.com
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