Evaluation 1
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
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Thibaut Nyemba
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
My film contains typical codes and convention. In a thriller film there are many close ups which tells the story of what’s going on. In my own film I tried to emulate this which I think gave the desired effect in the short two minute window. Another typical aspect of a thriller is the use of fast paced editing which as the editor I ensured to include this. Our primary role in this two minute opening sequence was to establish the roles within the film, to set a clear protagonist and antagonist line. There are no clear antagonists in the opening sequence but are multiple opposing characters towards our main character John. The cinematography of the films includes many close ups, which creates tension and suspense. Close ups of the Johns face and the briefcase he clutches creates a connection between the two. Enigmas are also a key feature for thriller films. In the beginning of my media product there is a voice over representing a phone call. The person speaking on the phone is not seen, as another scene is played at the same time referring to the relationship between them. A mysterious caller can be always used in thriller films. This style can be compared to the thriller film Phone Booth.
My film contains typical codes and convention. In a thriller film there are many close ups which tells the story of what’s going on. In my own film I tried to emulate this which I think gave the desired effect in the short two minute window. Another typical aspect of a thriller is the use of fast paced editing which as the editor I ensured to include this. Our primary role in this two minute opening sequence was to establish the roles within the film, to set a clear protagonist and antagonist line. There are no clear antagonists in the opening sequence but are multiple opposing characters towards our main character John. The cinematography of the films includes many close ups, which creates tension and suspense. Close ups of the Johns face and the briefcase he clutches creates a connection between the two. Enigmas are also a key feature for thriller films. In the beginning of my media product there is a voice over representing a phone call. The person speaking on the phone is not seen, as another scene is played at the same time referring to the relationship between them. A mysterious caller can be always used in thriller films. This style can be compared to the thriller film Phone Booth.
Title Of The Film
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Costume and Props
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In the frame below with the hooded man represents costume. The hooded jumper which the character is wearing can be associated with crime which is playing to stereotype of a thug. This can be seen here in this picture. The reason why we chose the hooded jumper is because it might relate to our target audience which they can familiarize with. Teenagers like to wear hoodies
as it it is fashionable. But at the same time the older generation may associate someone wearing a hoody as some one up to no good. Hoodies have a double entendre to people.
This is the prop which was used in the opening sequence. The briefcase represents a sense of enigma which makes the audience think what’s inside. The reason why this prop was used as it was small and compact and easy for our character to hold and run with.

as it it is fashionable. But at the same time the older generation may associate someone wearing a hoody as some one up to no good. Hoodies have a double entendre to people.
Setting/Location
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Special Effects
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How Characters are introduced
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Genre and How the Opening Suggests it
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Evalution 2
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How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Our protagonist can be compared to the character from the British crime film “1 day”. Similarities between the two characters are that they are constantly under attack and under pressure. In the picture above we see the character from “1 Day” Flash looking over his shoulder for any danger. On the right we have The Package character John doing the same thing. Their personalities are very similar as they do not give up so easily and are strong willed. Differences between the characters is that Flash embraces his criminal lifestyle, whereas John is trying to get out and away from that kind of life. Every character has at least one major flaw; John’s flaw would be taking too much on.
Our protagonist can be compared to the character from the British crime film “1 day”. Similarities between the two characters are that they are constantly under attack and under pressure. In the picture above we see the character from “1 Day” Flash looking over his shoulder for any danger. On the right we have The Package character John doing the same thing. Their personalities are very similar as they do not give up so easily and are strong willed. Differences between the characters is that Flash embraces his criminal lifestyle, whereas John is trying to get out and away from that kind of life. Every character has at least one major flaw; John’s flaw would be taking too much on.