Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Monday, 14 December 2015
Extension Activity - 7
Title Sequences - Final Approach (1991):
Who made the title design for Final Approach?
Eric Steven Stahl was the director, producer and title designer for Final Approach. Glen Glenn Sound was a prolific Hollywood-based audio post-production company which provided creative services to the television and film industry and this was where Stahl started off.
Where did they get their ideas from?
Eric hugely influenced by Stanley Kubrick and 2001. "When you look at Final Approach it just reeks of 2001 influence". The little particles of light are completely influenced by 2001, the whole star travel sequence. He loves the beauty and the simplicity of 2001 and so this was his emulation and homage to that. The other thing that he was always fascinated with was mind game movies. Stahl loved Sleuth and The Twilight Zone.
What was their relationship with the director and film studio like? (Apogee Studios)
"Well, he and I go back. He was my visual effects supervisor and he was running a company called Apogee. They started their shop on a little street called Valjean that’s about five miles from where I am now which is right on top of the Van Nuys Airport. I approached John when I was doing Digital Dream. He was wonderful and that’s where I established my relationship with him. Years later when I did Final Approach I went back and I said, “This is my first feature film. Do you want to help me out?” And so they did an enormous amount of the visual effects work and compositing work. He’s the guy that came up with the idea in Final Approach where the camera — at the end of the title sequence — pulls out of Jim Sikking’s eye. That’s all John Dykstra."
Who made the title design for Final Approach?
Eric Steven Stahl was the director, producer and title designer for Final Approach. Glen Glenn Sound was a prolific Hollywood-based audio post-production company which provided creative services to the television and film industry and this was where Stahl started off.Where did they get their ideas from?
Eric hugely influenced by Stanley Kubrick and 2001. "When you look at Final Approach it just reeks of 2001 influence". The little particles of light are completely influenced by 2001, the whole star travel sequence. He loves the beauty and the simplicity of 2001 and so this was his emulation and homage to that. The other thing that he was always fascinated with was mind game movies. Stahl loved Sleuth and The Twilight Zone.
What was their relationship with the director and film studio like? (Apogee Studios)
"Well, he and I go back. He was my visual effects supervisor and he was running a company called Apogee. They started their shop on a little street called Valjean that’s about five miles from where I am now which is right on top of the Van Nuys Airport. I approached John when I was doing Digital Dream. He was wonderful and that’s where I established my relationship with him. Years later when I did Final Approach I went back and I said, “This is my first feature film. Do you want to help me out?” And so they did an enormous amount of the visual effects work and compositing work. He’s the guy that came up with the idea in Final Approach where the camera — at the end of the title sequence — pulls out of Jim Sikking’s eye. That’s all John Dykstra."
Friday, 11 December 2015
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
Monday, 7 December 2015
Legally Blonde - Opening Sequence
Firstly, mise-en-scene uses the title and the credits to target typically women as they are pink and in a typical bubble writing girly, font. The use of the colour pink can show its targeting girls because stereotypically all girls like pink.Also in the opening, Elle is brushing her hair which can emphasize she cares about her appearance and it is very 'Barbie' like as her hair is blonde and the pink theme really complement each other.
The fact that her gathering or party is in a sorority house show's she very wealthy and can afford a big house to fit a multiple about of people in it. Her house seems very big and is decorated with a lot of ornaments which can also suggest she's wealthy and can afford nice things for her house and that her parents are very successful.
The costumes the girls are wearing can also portray to the audience that it's a very girly film, as they are all wearing shorts, crop tops and high heels which are also in the colour pink. This is stereotypically what teenage girls wear, which can make their target audience clearer and show its targeted at more of a niche audience.
Editing uses the elements of an action match and slow motion when the card is in the start of the opening scene. The slow motion could of been used to portray the fact that the card is an important gesture. The action match is used when the card is under the door, this can give the effect that the card symbolises something which will make the audience want to carry on watching.
The use of cross cutting between Elle getting ready and the letter, can suggest that they are connected in a way. It can also portray the movement of the letter from the door to Elle.
The soundtrack used in the opening sequence of Legally Blonde is 'Perfect Day'. This soundtrack can show that her 'gathering' or 'party' is going to be perfect and nothing can mess it up. It can also relate to the fact that through the media, Barbie is looked at as the 'perfect girl'. The beginning, of the blonde hair and pink theme, also links to Barbie which could give the audience more of an insight of what the film is going to in tell.
There is also the use of ambient sound which is normally used in a crowd of people, to allow the audience to feel more involved in the film world and connect more with how the characters feel and what they are saying.
Camerawork uses a birds eye view to show the location and more of her house. This can show more of the fact she lives in a wealthy house but also for the audience to feel more connected with where the film, in the opening sequence, is set.
There are a few uses of close ups, which can portray to the audience the important object within that shot. For example the letter/card. The close up of this object can show its the main focus of the shot and that it's going to be important for the opening sequence. Also there is the use of the close up of Elle's hair, which can communicate her personality right from the beginning just by looking at her hair. As her hair is blonde and long, it can stereotypically, represent the appearance of Barbie, which can also link back to the pink, theme and bubbly title.
Friday, 4 December 2015
Wallander: Opening Sequence
Firstly, mise-en-scene uses costumes to show the personalities of different characters. For example, Sonia had a red strip in her hair which can show she's quite punk looking, she was also wearing black which can communication her gothic side and the colour black can symbolise that she's quite a dangerous character.
The use of the blood being splattered over the car window can suggested it was very brutal and can portray the girl's characters as very, rebellious and troubled.
Sonia, is wearing a razor blade as a necklace. This part of her costume can suggest, that she's very violent and is a dangerous character. The fact she's also carrying the knife can show, she played a bigger part in the murder and maybe she's more mentally unstable that her friend as later on, her friend confesses and she doesn't, which can suggest she's hiding something and her character is very unknown.
Cross-cutting is used as a form of editing, from the camera showing the girls, then the man, back to the girls etc. This effect can create the audience to feel like the man is a important start to the series and his murder is one of the main events to occur. As a result, can make the audience want to carry on watching and to understand more of the opening sequence.
The whole opening sequence is very slow paced which can have the effect, on the audience, of seeing brutality and how murdering someone is so cold-blooded and that's it's now going to effect the rest of their lives.
Furthermore, the use of an eye line match, where the police is looking at the girls in the police car can create a sense of disgust as what they've done is very serious and I think it's contrasting as, stereotypically, you wouldn't think two teenage girls would murder an innocent man for money.
Camerawork makes the opening sequence of Wallander look very dull and quiet, by the use of a long shot to show the location. The location shown is very contrasting to the story line as the location seems very relaxed and calm, whereas the storyline seems very mortal and cold.
There is also the use of a pan, when the officer is looking at the girls in the car. This is effective, as it allows us to have the perspective from the girls, as the police office stares at them. This can allow the audience to feel connected with his perspective and also allows us to feel more involved.
In addition, the use of a close of the man's key ring, gives the audience more of an invite to find out more about the man who got murdered. From this close up we've gained information that he, has a son which can probably mean he's around middle-aged. It also represents the fact that he had a family and was innocent, the only reason the girls murdered him was for his money.
Lastly, the music used in the credits produces a very soft and gentle atmosphere which also contradicts to the whole storyline. This can make the audience feel more intrigued.When Sonia drops the knife on the floor, a sharp noise is used which can create an uncomfortable sensation and can cause the audience to feel uncomfortable. The use of the sharp noise can show the importance of the knife and how it's a very dangerous weapon.
Heavy breathing is used, when the girls are walking away from the car, after murdering an innocent man. The heavy breathing can indicate that the girls feel panicked. However, this is contrasting to their facial expressions as they act like what they've done isn't wrong. As a result, this can cause the audience to feel a little confused on how the girls feel, and what them to find out more.
Thursday, 3 December 2015
Sixth Sense: Opening Sequence
In this essay, I'm going to explore the way Sixth Sense portrays their opening sequence by the use of; mise-en-scene, camerawork, sound and editing. An opening sequence should include continuity editing; giving the audience an idea about the setting, characters and key events that are going to occur. This will result in making the audience want to carry on watching the film as the opening sequence is so intriguing
Firstly, in mise-en-scene the credits are the first thing we see and the font makes it seem very isolated and the music gives a sense of seriousness. This could foreshadow events that are going to occur later on in the film.
Also, we witness a break in and there's a boy standing in the bathroom with no clothes on. The fact he has no clothes on can portray that he's mentally unstable and his well-being of looking after himself. As he was just standing there in his underwear, can show that there's something wrong with him, which is easily communicated to the audience.
The costume of Malcolm and Anna makes them look very wealthy as she's wearing a long dress and he is wearing a suit. This indicates to the audience that they are very successful. Their costume completely contrasts to Vincent's, as he isn't wearing anything except his underwear, he has greasy hair and is carrying again. All of his costume can communicate the fact that he's mentally unstable and a very dangerous character.
Lastly, the use of the gun (prop) also links back to him being mentally unstable and also, the fact he shoots himself may create a sense that his life was very hard and he just didn't want to live anymore. This creates a shocking sensation and could make the audience feel uncomfortable.
Editing makes the opening of Sixth Sense look very creepy by the use of the fade in and fade out of the credits. This can prepare the audience for upcoming events in the film.
There is the use of an eye line match when Malcolm looks at Vincent. This can portray that he's a very important character and that he introduces the whole beginning of the plot.
Additionally, there's the use of an dissolve which can show the movement of time and how quickly time can jump. This can prepare the audience for a new story, with a different character (the little boy).
Furthermore, camerawork uses the element of focus, when the camera is showing us the information of the little boy. It only focuses on the important parts, which can make the audience know the relevant information needed and so it's easy to understand.
Quick pan is used when Malcolm is following the little boy. This gives the audience a sense of feel from Malcolm's perspective and can allow us to communicate with that character a lot more; as well as allowing us to see the most important aspects from that scene.
There is the use of camerawork, that makes it look like its from our perspective when they are in the lounge. This can make the audience feel more involved in the scene and can create a secretive effect.
Lastly, the use of sound when Anna is in the cellar creates a sense of fear and can create the audience to feel uncomfortable and 'on the edge of their seat'. The fact that she's by herself in the cellar makes the audience think that something bad is going to happen to her, however in contrast, nothing does and it actually happens when she's with her husband. This can make the audience feel relieved and maybe more shocked when they are broken into.
The sound track in the credits creates suspense and the sting noise that is used, creates a shocking sensation. This can make the audience feel more interested in what's going to happen. The sting noise, is used when the name of the film is introduced, this can portray that he's the main character and also the most important one.
Firstly, in mise-en-scene the credits are the first thing we see and the font makes it seem very isolated and the music gives a sense of seriousness. This could foreshadow events that are going to occur later on in the film.
Also, we witness a break in and there's a boy standing in the bathroom with no clothes on. The fact he has no clothes on can portray that he's mentally unstable and his well-being of looking after himself. As he was just standing there in his underwear, can show that there's something wrong with him, which is easily communicated to the audience.
The costume of Malcolm and Anna makes them look very wealthy as she's wearing a long dress and he is wearing a suit. This indicates to the audience that they are very successful. Their costume completely contrasts to Vincent's, as he isn't wearing anything except his underwear, he has greasy hair and is carrying again. All of his costume can communicate the fact that he's mentally unstable and a very dangerous character.
Editing makes the opening of Sixth Sense look very creepy by the use of the fade in and fade out of the credits. This can prepare the audience for upcoming events in the film.
There is the use of an eye line match when Malcolm looks at Vincent. This can portray that he's a very important character and that he introduces the whole beginning of the plot.
Additionally, there's the use of an dissolve which can show the movement of time and how quickly time can jump. This can prepare the audience for a new story, with a different character (the little boy).
Furthermore, camerawork uses the element of focus, when the camera is showing us the information of the little boy. It only focuses on the important parts, which can make the audience know the relevant information needed and so it's easy to understand.
Quick pan is used when Malcolm is following the little boy. This gives the audience a sense of feel from Malcolm's perspective and can allow us to communicate with that character a lot more; as well as allowing us to see the most important aspects from that scene.
Lastly, the use of sound when Anna is in the cellar creates a sense of fear and can create the audience to feel uncomfortable and 'on the edge of their seat'. The fact that she's by herself in the cellar makes the audience think that something bad is going to happen to her, however in contrast, nothing does and it actually happens when she's with her husband. This can make the audience feel relieved and maybe more shocked when they are broken into.
The sound track in the credits creates suspense and the sting noise that is used, creates a shocking sensation. This can make the audience feel more interested in what's going to happen. The sting noise, is used when the name of the film is introduced, this can portray that he's the main character and also the most important one.Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Opening Sequences
An opening sequence introduces the setting, characters and events. It uses continuity editing, which will make the opening sequence flow and look more naturalistic. Also, it allows the audience to immerse in the world of film and makes them want to watch on.
Examples:
Clueless is an example of an opening sequence, however it uses montage editing as well continuity editing. It all flows together but uses a montage of different events to show the characters in a lot of different settings which brings out their personalities. There is the use of a voice over which can show what the main character, Cher, is like and what kind of world she lives in.
The original Halloween (1978) uses continuity editing through out the whole of the opening sequence. This makes the sequence flow as one and makes it very easy to understand. The fact the camera is based through the boys eyes, makes the audience fully connect with him, what he's doing and what's happening through the whole sequence. The use of sound, uses a typical Halloween 'scary' based music, which can create suspense and tension and can make the whole opening sequence a lot more intriguing. It can also make the audience more fixed on watching it and more focused on what's going on.
Lastly, Shaun of The Dead also uses a montage when introducing their opening sequence. It shows a range of different people, different ages and genders, doing activities that they would normally do in their everyday lives. The music used is very cheerful and quite relaxing, which, if you've seen the film, is very contrasting. Although, this opening sequence doesn't use continuity editing, I feel like the montage, foreshadows certain events that are going to occur through out the film. As a result of this, will make the audience more intriguing and so will want to carry on watching.
Examples:
Clueless is an example of an opening sequence, however it uses montage editing as well continuity editing. It all flows together but uses a montage of different events to show the characters in a lot of different settings which brings out their personalities. There is the use of a voice over which can show what the main character, Cher, is like and what kind of world she lives in.
The original Halloween (1978) uses continuity editing through out the whole of the opening sequence. This makes the sequence flow as one and makes it very easy to understand. The fact the camera is based through the boys eyes, makes the audience fully connect with him, what he's doing and what's happening through the whole sequence. The use of sound, uses a typical Halloween 'scary' based music, which can create suspense and tension and can make the whole opening sequence a lot more intriguing. It can also make the audience more fixed on watching it and more focused on what's going on.
Lastly, Shaun of The Dead also uses a montage when introducing their opening sequence. It shows a range of different people, different ages and genders, doing activities that they would normally do in their everyday lives. The music used is very cheerful and quite relaxing, which, if you've seen the film, is very contrasting. Although, this opening sequence doesn't use continuity editing, I feel like the montage, foreshadows certain events that are going to occur through out the film. As a result of this, will make the audience more intriguing and so will want to carry on watching.
Preliminary Project
In this preliminary project, we had to create a short opening sequence that included; someone walking in through a door, sitting down and having a short conversation with someone. Alongside this we also had to include, shot reverse shot, action match and the 180 degree rule. Our short film consisted of continuity editing, which is where the editing seems invisible and unobtrusive and flows from one scene to another. This sequence must use the same characters and ensure the continuity of time, space and action.
WWW:
-We followed the 180 degree rule, so each scenes nicely flowed together.
-Also, our short opening sequence consisted of continuity editing, so it looks very naturalistic.
-Our use of editing, created shot reverse shot between two characters, to portray the conversation they we're having and make it clear to the audience who was saying what.
EBI:
-Could of used a medium close up of Aaron, before he gets the knife out, to help make the audience feel more situated in the space and make it easier to tell what's going on.
-Fluidity of editing before Chris gets up and runs, make sure it flows with the scene before.
-The lighting is very bright, which washes the characters face out, this will make their facial expressions harder to see so the audience will find it harder to connect with them.
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