AICE Media Studies

  First Website I decided to consider the website Art of the Title. I initially found this site when searching for a title sequence designer. After searching through a couple other websites I found that this site is one of the best choices. This site displays many examples I can use to get a better understanding of how the elements of title sequences generally work. In doing this, my group will be able to make a better title than we would have been able to without having known the different genre conventions. By searching through the wide range of both designer’s and studios’ title sequences I'll be able to make my own title sequences that follow the proper genre conventions. This website shows recent, recommended, and classic title sequences to choose from. There are also many popular movie titles’ title sequences featured on this site. In all, this website is a good source I can use to gather information about the conventions of my genre that are used in title sequences of many d...

  Camera Angles and Movements: In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom there are various shots used. Some of which are extreme long shots, close up shots, and high angle shots. The extreme long shot was used to show the effects of the volcanic lava on the dinosaur’s and people in the film. Close up shots were used to show the intense emotion on one of the actors/actresses faces when a problem arose. High angle shots were used to show a different perspective on what was happening at a specific moment in the film. Mis-En-Scene: The costumes consist of a variety of clothing items, some of them are that of hunters/poachers, others are normal short sleeve shirts, shorts, pants, and long sleeve shirts. The lighting in the film is usually from sunlight, if it isn’t it is from another source such as light bulbs. Makeup is scarcely used in this movie, aside from artificial wounds such as scratches, cuts, or bruises. The acting was to convey a sense of urgency, because the characters are concerned...

  Camera Angles and Movements: In Godzilla: King of The Monsters, there are numerous Close Up and Extreme Close Up shots on the monsters in the film, showcasing the precise detail that was used to design the creatures. There are also wide angle and establishing shots used, post-attack, to show the mass chaos and destruction caused by the monsters’ battles. Finally, Low Angle shots are used, most frequently on the titular Godzilla, to emphasize the position of power and strength that he holds. Mis-En-Scene: The costumes for the vast majority of plot-relevant characters consist of casual clothing, highlighting the fact that the film takes place in present-day. Some characters are costumed in more militarized clothing to fulfill their role in the film. The lighting is usually extremely reduced, with most of the film taking place at night or underground. This has the effect of promoting an air of gloominess and foreboding, which is prevalent in numerous ways throughout the film. Acting...

  Camera Angles and Movements: In The Meg, there are many uses of long and wide shots. This Emphasizes the size comparison of the meg with the regular people, as well as how large the meg is under water. There are also many high and low angle shots that are used to display the roles of power between the characters and the meg. There is also a usage of god’s eye view, before and during attacks to display size comparison and insight suspense.  Mis-En-Scene : The costumes mostly used by the characters are athletic style work clothes that show that the characters are working in an area that deals with manual work and water. Characters are also shown wearing scuba and fishing related gear which is relevant because for most of the film the characters are on or under the water. When not under direct sunlight in the film, the lighting is mostly darker to give the sense of suspense. The acting mostly used would be described as fear and bravery, the characters are scared of the meg and...

  My group has decided to go with a Sci-Fi blog to be our final project. This is because we ruled out a Thriller and a War movie as reasonable possibilities. Thrillers rely completely on well-constructed props, sets, atmospheres, and costumes. Accomplishing this would be very difficult for our group and very limited budget. Particularly in the case of a monster, executing this idea would be very difficult. We would need a well-designed costume to be shown only briefly throughout the entire project, which seems to be a waste of effort. Lighting presents its own problems as well. Conventionally, thrillers are dark, obscuring views to add anticipation. Our group believes this would be hard to accomplish as well, because we have very little experience filming in dark environments. The final product could come out too dark to be seen. War movies require large sets of battlefields and many more actors than are in our group of 4. Even if we could get more actors, scheduling would be a nig...

  Camera Angles and Movements: Canted Angle - A slightly slanted shot that can portray madness, suspense, unease, etc.  Close up and Extreme Close ups - A shot that closes in on something adding a sense of drama, emotion, and tension. High Angle - A shot that focuses on something from a higher angle, this makes an uncomfortable and vulnerable environment for the character, making the higher position seem like higher power. Low Angle - A shot that focuses on something from a lower angle pointing upwards, it reflects the opposite effect as the high angle making the character in view seem more powerful. Wide Shot - A shot that shows entire objects, figures, and spaces to make someone seem isolated. Panning Shot - A shot that makes the viewer take in or search for something, or also focus on isolation.  Mis-En-Scene: Costumes: Monster, Killer, Pursuer, and everyday clothes. Lighting:  Under Lighting - When the main source of light comes from below the subject. High Key ...

  Camera Angles and Movements: Close ups/Extreme Close ups on characters faces. This is done to show what they are feeling while everything else is happening around them.  Extreme Long Shot- this is typically used to show the sides of a war colliding.  Wide shot- this is used to show the subject and the scene of which the subject is in. Mis-En-Scene: Costumes usually include camouflage clothing and helmets. Lighting can vary from full brightness in the middle of the day to pitch black to create a scene in the night. Makeup usually includes camouflage face paint and blood. Props are typically guns, medical kits, ammunition, and grenades. Sound:  Sound Motifs are often used. The sound is usually gunfire or explosions. Diegetic sound often features explosions, gunfire, and screaming. Narration might also occur describing why a war is occuring Editing:  A jump cut can be used to show a battlefield during a war comparing it with after the war. Crosscutting can be use...