Sunday 16 November 2014

A DAY OF FILMING

Today myself, Jodie, Laura and Ashley shot some of the opening shots for our horror trailer. It was important for us to use a range of shots including close ups, longs shots etc. This will make our trailer more interesting for the audience to watch.
 
For the start shots we decided to film out of a old house in the dark to give a creepy atmosphere to the audience. We used a range of techniques such as zooming into a particular spot of the house, this was the upstairs window. We decided to do this as is created an atmosphere and would make the audience think something was about to happen. We thought this would be very effective as it makes us think about what is going to happen throughout the trailer.
 
During this film session we also recorded ourselves saying dates from a diary as we want this to be played during a part of the trailer. We did this as the main theme for our trailer is a possessed diary. We made sure that the diary dates stayed within the barrier of the season we are in now. We also recorded a range of screams and creepy sounds so that it will make the audience want to go and watch the whole trailer to see what happens.

Friday 7 November 2014

NIOMI WOLF THEORY

Naomi Wolf Theory

Naomi Wolf is considered as a American feminist that believes that the woman that are used in media products are used so that the products produced are most likely to sell more.

It is believed that she thinks females want to look like the models that are used on media products. She talks about how women compare themselves to the model that is used in a magazine and will doubt their looks in a negative was as they will aspire to be like the model.
 
When companies use females within their media products they will place them in a position that suggests the female sexuality, this will also help get an audiences attention. The sexuality is replaced by the beauty, this shows that the women are putting themselves in competition with other women and their bodies.
 
We used a female figure in our trailer.


 
 

LAURA MULVEY THEORY

Laura Mulvey Theory
'The Male Gaze'

'The male gaze' normally appears when the audience is put into the mindset of a heterosexual man. We see this when there is a focus within males eyes of  females curves. The male gaze occurs when certain conventions, for example cut to different scenes or different speeds like slow motion are used. 

Laura Mulvey's theory suggests that the male gaze denies women identity, refering them to be admired for their appearances. This theory suggests that females can only see themselves from a males point of view. 

The women being within a mainstream film is extremely important. It is stereotypical that the female within the film has no real importance however the importance of how the female makes the male feel is important. 

Mulvey argues over the way that women are shown through men and through the 'male gaze' itself. The women begin to gaze at other women just like the male would.

Thursday 6 November 2014

USES AND GRATIFICATION

Uses and Gratification

Uses and Gratification theory is known for being one of the most powerful within movies and can relate to almost all media. The idea was first brought about McQuail Bulmer and Brown in 1972 and they identified four major elements of need which the media seek, these are Escapism and Diversion surveillance and information, personal relationships and personal identity.

Escapism and Diversity
Escapism: This allows the audience to have a chance to escape from everyday life. The audience like the idea of leaving aspects of reality and into a fantasy world.

Diversion: This may also be known as a way of escaping form their problems. Media allows the audience to focus on what they are watching instead of events that are effecting them.

Surveillance and information
Through the use of the internet, films can provide various information about the film itself for example, the characters within the film, and the stars playing the characters in the film. Surveillance is the need to know what is going on around you and makes the audience feel safer. The surveillance model can most often be related to tragedy storied that are found from places like the news.

Personal Relationship
People who enjoy horrors and spend their time watching horror trailers and films are able to discuss with other horror fans about what horror films are coming out etc. These people will share the same interest within the genre and will be able to talk about the genre itself. This obtains an opportunity for social interactivity. Media is often disbursed as a form of championship, this develops relationships with onscreen characters, how views can feel as though a relationship is being created between themselves and an on screen character.
 

 
 
 




REPRESENTATION


Friday 24 October 2014

Insidious 2 analysis


BACKGROUND INFORMATION | ANNABELLE

Synopsis:
Annabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, produced by James Wan, and written by Gary Dauberman. It is both a prequel to and spin-off of The Conjuring.  The film stars Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, and Alfre Woodard. The film will be released worldwide on October 3, 2014.
Annabelle premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on September 29, 2014.
The Cast:
 Annabelle Wallis as Mia Gordon
Ward Horton as John Gordon
Alfre Woodard as Evelyn
 Eric Ladin as Detective Clarkin
 Brian Howe as Pete Higgins
 Tony Amendola as Father Perez
 Kerry O'Malley as Sharon Higgins
 Ivar Brogger as Dr. Burgher
  Tree O'Toole as Thin Woman; Annabelle Higgins
 Keira Daniels as Young Annabelle Higgins
 Morganna May as Debbie
 Michelle Romano as Mary
  Christopher Shaw as Fuller
 
 Directed by: John R, LeonettiProduced by: Peter Safran and James WanWritten by: Gary Dauberman Starring: Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton and Aldre WoodardMusic by: Joseph BisharaCinematography: James Kniest Edited by: Tom ElkinsProduction companies: New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster and The Safran CompanyDistributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures Release dates: October 3, 2014 Running time: 98 minutes Country: United States Language: EnglishBudget: $5 million
 Box office: $2.1 million

BACK GROUND INFORMATION | INSIDIOUS

Insidious is a 2010 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan, written by Leigh Whannell, and starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey. It is the first instalment in a series. The story, bearing strong resemblance to the 1982 classic Poltergeist, centres around a couple whose son inexplicably enters a comatose state and becomes a vessel for ghosts in an astral dimension. The film was released in theatres on April 1, 2011,and is FilmDistrict's first theatrical release. A sequel, Insidious: Chapter 2, was released on September 13, 2013, with Wan returning as director and Whannell returning as screenwriter. Because of the film's success it was turned into a maze for 2013's annual Halloween Horror Nights. The next film in the series, Insidious: Chapter 3 is set to be released on May 29, 2015.
Cast:   
Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert
Josh Feldman as young Josh
Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert
Lin Shaye as Elise Rainier
Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert
Barbara Hershey as Lorraine Lambert
Leigh Whannell as Specs

 Directed by- James Wan
 Produced by- Jason Blum, Steven Schneider and Oren Peli
 Written by- Leigh Whannell
 Starring- Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey
 Music by- Joseph Bishara
Cinematography- John R. Leonetti and David M. Brewer
Edited by- James Wan and Kirk Morri
Production companies- Alliance Films, IM Global, Stage 6 Films and Blumhouse Productions
Distributed by- FilmDistrict (USA) and Momentum Pictures (UK)
 Release dates- September 14, 2010 (TIFF) and April 1, 2011 (United States)
Running time- 102 minutes
Country- United States
 Language- English
Budget- $1.5 million
 Box office- $97,009,150

Thursday 23 October 2014

BACKGROUND INFORMATION | DELIVER US FROM EVIL

Deliver Us from Evil is a 2014 American crime-horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and co-written with Paul Harris Boardman, based on a 2001 non-fiction book entitled Beware the Night by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool. Starring Eric Bana, Édgar Ramírez, Sean Harris, Olivia Munn, and Joel McHale, the film was released on July 2, 2014.
Cast:Eric Bana as Ralph SarchieÉdgar Ramírez as Mendoza, the Spanish (Castilian) priest who teams with Ralph. Olivia Munn as Jen Sarchie, Ralph’s wife, who also has a tie to the case. Sean Harris as Santino, a soldier possessed by the devil, who ends up targeting Ralph. Joel McHale as Butler, Ralph’s partner, a tough, experienced cop. Chris Coy as Jimmy TratnerDorian Missick as GordonRhona Fox as ZookeeperValentina Rendón as ClaudiaOlivia Horton as Jane Crenna
Directed by: Scott Derrickson
Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenplay by: Scott Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman
Based on: Beware of the night by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool
Starring: Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez, Olivia Munn, Sean Harris and Joel McHale
Music by: Christopher Young
Cinematography: Scott Kevan
Edited by: Jason Hellmann
 Production company: Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Distributed by: Screen Gems
Release dates: July 2, 2014
Running time: 118 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $30 million
Box Office: $82.5 million

Sunday 5 October 2014

SHOTS | SINISTER

This image is a long shot and also has very dark lighting, we can see all of the children clearly and can tell that they are apart of the 'horror' aspect of the film.
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Title of the film is used at the end of the trailer so that the name sticks in the audiences heads, the colour choice of black font and grey background represents 'horror' well.

SINISTER PRESENTATION


HORROR TRAILER | DELIVER US FROM EVIL

Deliver Us from Evil is a 2014 American crime-horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and co-written with Paul Harris Boardman, based on a 2001 non-fiction book entitled Beware the Night by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool. Starring Eric Bana, Édgar Ramírez, Sean Harris, Olivia Munn, and Joel McHale, the film was released on July 2, 2014.
 
Directed by: Scott Derrickson
 Produced by: Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenplay by: Scott Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman Based on: Beware of the night by Ralph Sarchie and Lisa Collier Cool  Starring: Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez, Olivia Munn, Sean Harris and Joel McHale
 Music by: Christopher Young
Cinematography: Scott Kevan Edited by: Jason HellmannProduction company: Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Distributed by: Screen Gems
  • Eric Bana as Ralph Sarchie
  • Édgar Ramírez as Mendoza, the Spanish (Castilian) priest who teams with Ralph.
  • Olivia Munn as Jen Sarchie, Ralph’s wife, who also has a tie to the case.
  • Sean Harris as Santino, a soldier possessed by the devil, who ends up targeting Ralph.
  • Joel McHale as Butler, Ralph’s partner, a tough, experienced cop.
  • Chris Coy as Jimmy Tratner
  • Dorian Missick as Gordon
  • Rhona Fox as Zookeeper
  • Valentina Rendón as Claudia
  • Olivia Horton as Jane Crenna