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Movie Conventions research- Dont worry Darling

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  "Don't Worry Darling" is a psychological thriller film directed by Olivia Wilde. The movie centers around a 1950s housewife, played by Florence Pugh, who begins to unravel dark secrets about her seemingly perfect husband, portrayed by Harry Styles. The film's suspenseful atmosphere is crafted through meticulous cinematography, intense performances, and a haunting score. The thriller elements are heightened by the mysterious undertones that permeate the storyline, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Tension builds gradually as the protagonist delves into a web of deceit and discovers the disturbing reality beneath the facade of her suburban life. Wilde's direction adds a layer of visual sophistication, amplifying the eerie ambiance. The film employs classic thriller tropes, such as unexpected plot twists, shadowy cinematography, and a gripping narrative structure, creating an immersive experience. Themes of paranoia, deception, and the unknown contri

Movie Conventions research: Ma

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  The movie I decided to watch was called 'Ma'. The movie was made in 2019. The movie is a psychological film. Some elements and conventions from this movie that we are using in our film is one, suspense. Two, plot twists. Three, a clear threat. Lastly four, pacing. Some elements of this thriller movie 'Ma' I did enjoy was were the plot twists. This movie had a lot that I did really enjoy. Secondly, I enjoyed the suspense leading up to each climatic scene. Third I enjoyed that the lighting/ambiance went with the theme, kind of dark and mysterious. Something I did not enjoy about this movie was the cliffhanger. A lot of thriller movies leave the ending of their movies up for interpretation to the audience, I personally do not like that.

Movie Convention Research - Deep Water

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Psychological thrillers often explore themes of paranoia, fear, and the unraveling of the human psyche. If "Deep Water" follows this pattern, it would contribute to the overall thriller experience. The story likely includes elements of mystery, with characters and events that are not immediately transparent. As the plot unfolds, viewers may be drawn into solving the mysteries presented in the film. To try to relate My film similar to deep water is by Craft a plot that unfolds gradually, revealing key information bit by bit. Include unexpected twists and turns to keep the audience engaged and curious. Explore the psychological aspects of your characters and their relationships. Introduce elements of paranoia, obsession, or manipulation to add depth to the story. i enjoyed many aspects of the film but in particular the storyline had me on the edge, A good thriller typically has a gripping and suspenseful plot that keeps the audience guessing. Unexpected twists and turns can ad

Genre Decision Blog

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  Hi, blog I'm back with a short episode today about what genre my group and I will use for our opening sequence in our upcoming blockbuster film. The genre we decided on was thriller because we can create automatic suspense for the audience. We came up with this conclusion by thinking about what the audience would think and how they would react to the opening scene. Another reason we chose this genre was because  A thrilling opening sequence sets the tone for the entire film. It signals to the audience what kind of experience they can expect whether it's suspenseful, mysterious, action-packed, or emotionally charged. Another reason is By introducing suspense early on, the audience is compelled to stay tuned to find out what happens next. The desire to resolve the tension introduced in the opening scene keeps viewers hooked.

Genre Blog- Horror

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The top 4 angles in a horror film are one, high angle shots. Two, low angle shots. Three, the dutch angle. Four, close ups. The mise-en-scene in horror tends to be dark, rural deserted locations, places that are abandoned and isolated. The most common editing techniques on horror films is one, transitions. Two, special effects. Three, shot placement. Four, pacing from the title animation to the final scene. Common sounds in horror movies are one, breathing, Two, stabbing. Three, footsteps. Four, flesh noises. Examples of horror films are The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1919), Nosferatu (1922), Frankenstein (1931), Psycho (1960), and Night Of The Living Dead (1968). Elements I enjoy in horror is the suspense, the graphics, and the lead up of the climax of the movie. Elements I don't like is how movies like horror can be a hit or miss  

Genre Blog- Comedy

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 Hey Blog! So we’re finally ready to start choosing our genre! I’m really excited. Since we have to pick three genres to study, we decided to split it up. So for this blog we’re going to discuss comedy. So a few characteristics that make up a comedy movie are wordplay and uncomfortable situations to induce laughter from the audience. After doing some research, the most common camera techniques are the push, the pull, the wait for it, and the reveal. I think we can implement all of these things into our final task. Common mienscenene are natural makeup, natural lighting, casual acting, and props that fit the movie. Some examples of comedy movies are: No hard feelings, The hating game, and good burger. Aspects of a comedy movies I like are how funny they are, and how casual they seem to be. Some things I don’t like are how sometimes the jokes can be offensive at times. Anyway, that’s my research on the comedy genre!

Genre Blog- Thriller

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Thriller- a novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage. Camera angles for thriller-  Close up and extreme close ups. High angle shots. Low angle shots. Canted angles. Wide shot. Panning shots. Misenscene for thriller-  Limited amount of make-up in order to make the characters on screen more relatable for the audience . Low level lighting creates shadows in order to create fear and tension within a viewing audience.  editing for thriller-   All thriller films use fast and slow paced editing in their films Common editing for thriller-  A screaming sound is conventional to a thriller film because the character on screen has been frightened by something which has a profound effect on the audience. Example films of thriller- Get Out, The Silence Of The Lambs, and Primal Fear. Elements of thriller I like- I enjoy the plot twist, Cliffhangers, exciting climax, and the antagonist. Elements of thriller that don't appeal me- False endings are very ann

Our Pitch Blog

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  Hey, blog welcome to another episode of a new project. I am excited to say that I will be introducing the final project to you guys and girls. I know this blog is ending, which is sad but we will make this a nice last project together. In today's blog, I will discuss the pitch of the final project. There will be two pitches I will present. The first scenario is a creepy guy with bad intentions to harm 2 best friends. The second scenario is a stalker who obsesses over 2 girls while at one of the girls house. For the first scenario making a film about a creepy guy would be interesting to act out. It also shows the real-life things that occur in the world which would be news to the audience. Another reason could be the film could take place anywhere which adds an endless amount of creativity. Seeing how to put the film together would be interesting as well because it can be a similar vibe to a TV show or movie. The second scenario is interesting because you can look at things from t

Group for the Final Task

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  Hey, blog I'm back with another episode. This will be the beginning of a new project which you guys and girls will see in my Final Task. This will be a different type of project due to the fact It will be with group mates this time along for the ride with me and not all solo. My groupmate name is Mercedes and Jaida we have been friends for a while now. I believe we have a lot of chemistry together we can talk for endless hours about any topic. The phrase "great minds think a lot" describes us so well as friends, we always happen to have the same ideas and answers. Working with them will be very fun we will create a lot more memories together as well as produce a creative Final Task for you loyal fans out there. This is the last project of the year so I am excited to tackle this with them. The Final Task with Mercedes and Jaida will be very fun because our personality together is pure humor. We will have fun which will help us stay level-headed and not feel overwhelmed.

Introduction to the Final Task

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  Hello, I am Adarius Frazier I am currently a student In AICE Media Studies As level. I enjoy many things, To start off on an academic level I enjoy taking rigorous classes to test my ability and drive to do the best I can in school Sometimes the courses can become overwhelming, But once I accomplish them I feel amazing. My weakest subject is Math I have always been at battle with every Math class I have taken and one day I will strive to get better at math, I have gotten better over the years and I have learned to not let math stress me out. I am a vast sports fan my favorite sports are Baseball and Football, I have also played both sports. My favorite professional sports teams are the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco 49ers. After I obtain my Cambridge Diploma I would like to look into the admission program to Florida State University which is my dream school to attend and the Cambridge program gives the opportunity for potential scholarships. After I have success in college I would