music research

Powerful Orchestra Score.mp3 download
This soundtrack is one we considered as it has the eery start we are looking for in the beginning and it builds tension also with many different parts building which could lead to major points in the trailer, also with the genre of the trailer we  can see that the trailer which is thriller it builds into that with a massive music dip and rise which helps create tension but also creates a more action based feeling towards the trailer.

Epic Orchestra Soundtrack.mp3 download 

This soundtrack is the one we chose overall as it had the right amount of tension and it also has a very fast paced middle element which helps to build the tension further and it also brings the action scenes to life.
 War Trailer Intro A.mp3 download
We also discussed using this music for a trailer as it has a very action filled section which would be perfect for part of our trailer, but there are two reasons for this track not being picked for the trailer, the first reason being that it doesn't have the tenacious feel that the two mentioned before it do, the other reason for this track not being picked is that it is only 36 seconds which isn't long enough for our trailer.
War Trailer Intro B.mp3 download
This track was also considered as it has a good building theme throughout and would be good if there wasn't anything else to pick, however there are two reasons that it hasn't been picked to go in our trailer, one is that it is only really something we could use in the beginning of the trailer and it doesn't have the fast paced part of the trailer needed. The other reason that it has not been picked is that it was 34 seconds long therefore doesn't fit our trailer.

Overall the 2nd music track was picked as it brings everything we need it has the fast pace and the tense feeling throughout, the other tracks where in close contention but they didn't have certain things we needed. If this track didn't exist I would maybe try include the two smaller tracks to make one larger track as they blend together quite well.

Script for trailer

Narrator: The definition of fear...   an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

Look at this man being threatened on this bridge... He is in fear of this bully ... nobody wants to intervene as they are fearful of what will happen ...  I am not ( cuts from black and white to colour) 

Bully's are not all bad people... they bully due to the circumstance... drugs.. money .. but some bully because they can... Stu Daniels is one of these people .... He needs to be changed ( Phone Call ) 

(Short dialogue between Stu and Narrator e.g. mystery antagonist)


Various shots of Stu Daniels in fear 


Stu's fear ... has no face...He is faceless 

few more quick shots

cuts to title 

storyboard

The Story board is quite a basic outline of our trailer but it gets across the main points. My group wanted to add more advanced things such as an introduction shot and production credits. This will make our trailer much better and make it seem like a more realistic attempt at a movie trailer. In our trailer we have used a variety of different shots that  enhance the trailer using many different media techniques.

Progress Targets

The evidence of your journey is limited - which is a concern at this stage, especially when you have put so much evidence into your production.  Below is the task list and standard post list for completion of this stage of your portfolio - think carefully about what you have yet to evidence.

  Research

•Genre Research 10

•Soundtrack research (non copyright music) 1/2

•Costume and location research – google earth and pictures you’ve taken. 1/2

•Actors and props photos and interviews 3/5

•Audience Research and Profiling (typical audience member and similar films) 1

•Uploaded YouTube videos of openings – analysed 15/20

•Opening titles analysed in detail – font researched 1

•Analysed Film Openings from from your genre in particular 5/10

•Institution research (Paramount etc) 1

•Certificate research 1

  Planning

•Own film idea brainstorm 1

•Own film treatment 1

•Relevant Online Tutorials and Comment 4/5

•Documenting of influences on production 1

•Shot lists 1

•Consideration  of representation in your film and stereotyping – use theory from G325. 1

•Questionnaire (and feedback) Get some feedback on your initial ideas!

•Diary of filming/editing etc with photos and screen grabs

•Mood board 1

•Script 1

•Practice titles created and uploaded 1

•Storyboard – animatic.1

 

 

Research and Planning Targets

Now that editing has begun, I am expecting to be able to see much more evidence of the planning that took place in the run up to production: Timelines, Interviews with Cast, Video Diaries if you have them and Storyboarding evidence and reflection.  There is not enough evidence of the planning stage been uploaded - get it uploaded Michael!  Showcase your journey.

zoolander trailer

The pace of editing is used to highlight the action scenes and make it seem different from the previous film and therefore attract different audiences, it is also edited to make it look like Ben Stiller's character is a hero who can save the day even though he is a comedic character.
We found out that the characters in the last film have now become lesser characters in their universe, also that the characters although they haven't moved on the world has. The plot of the movie is revealed that all the good looking have been getting killed therefore Interpol need the two main characters help in stopping the killer.
The trailer tries to appeal to a new audience by including by including new stars in the film like Penelope Cruz who plays a new character in the film, but also people like Justin Bieber who plays himself in the film therefore it attracts the people who like him.
The trailer tries to attract pre-existing audiences as well by focusing on the p[re-existing characters, they bring back the villain from the first film as he is a big part of pulling all the audience in. Another way the film attracts audiences
The music is used to make the trailer seem much more based around the action and this is used to highlight the action parts of the film. Also the music in the trailer is used to highlight funny moments which highlights the comedic genre in the film.
The moments which are meant to be most memorable are the seen with the reveal of Penelope Cruz as one of the new characters, Also the scene where the main villain from the last film is revealed to be the villain in this film is a memorable seen as he is wearing a big strong body suit and he takes this of which is both funny and memorable. Another memorable seen is the scene at the very end of the trailer as the two main characters, are trying to train and things are thrown at one character by the other this is also one of the funnier moments in the trailer.

Audience Research

Questionnaire: 
1-->Do you like thriller films?
2-->How old are you?
3-->Favorite thriller actor?
4-->Favorite thriller director?
5-->Favorite type of thriller?
6-->Would you pay to see a low budget thriller?
7-->Would you choose another film genre over thriller?
8-->What is your favorite thriller film?

James:
no
17
Leonardo DiCaprio
Christopher Nolan
Action thriller
Yes
Yes, romance
Inception

Miss Butts
yes
29
Liam Neeson
Pierre Morel
action
no
yes Rom-com
Taken

Matty Folkes
yes
17
Christoph Waltz
David Ayer
action
yes
yes,action
Fury

Will smith
yes sometimes
17 and 8 months
Shia LaBeouf
Quentin Tarantino
action
yes
yes,comedy
I am legend

Conor Whitbread
yes
18
Liam Neeson
James Wan
Horror
yes
yes, horror
Dark Knight

Matt Cottee
yes
17
Liam Neeson
Christopher Nolan
Psychological
yes
yes,action
Dark knight

Bill Cottee
yes
17
Matt Damon
Gore Vebrinksi
action
no
yes, war
inception

Zoe
yes
18
heath ledger
Christopher Nolan
horror
yeah maybe
yes, horror
iron man 2

Richard
no
18
Heath Ledger
Christopher Nolan
yes
yes, action
dark knight

Mr Thornton
yes
31
Liam Neeson
Martin Scorsese
Psychological
yes
yes drama
Shutter Island

From the questionnaire data, we can see that people like to see the same sort of big name actors of thrillers, Liam Neeson is a name that came up as one who even relate the genre with this actor. From the questionnaire we can tell that the younger audience mostly likes action thriller which in relation to our film this shows that if we wanted to attract the younger demographic then we should add more action in our trailer, from a directory point of view the type of actor people think off when they think thriller film is Christopher Nolan, this shows us that the director Christopher Nolan has something that makes his name and his films memorable therefore we should try and add elements of his directing into our trailer therefore we should watch his films and see what he is doing differently. Also when asking some people we found out that people enjoy a romantic element in the film but the majority said they don't and would rather see a psychological element this means they would like it to challenge the way they think about the characters and the way they think about the story line in a whole. However to find more conclusive evidence we would have to ask a wider age range to see the exact type of thriller film they would like to see.

Trailer Analysis

The first shot we see is an medium shot of the two main characters, from this shot the mise-en-scene shows us that these characters are well dressed which could mean wealth or intelligence, We also see a helicopter in the background which reinforces the wealth but could also connote feelings of action or danger in the film. We then see a shot reverse shot between the two main characters, through this type of editing we can see the confusion between the characters and therefore the audience can tell there will be comedic moments in the film. We then see a montage of action shots but it has the blend of comedy in it to show the comedy-action mix in the genre.
The editing is made to show the transition of one of the characters from the weak small frightened character to the controlling cool character, this is shown through the small action shots and continuing to go back to the character.
The sound in the trailer starts with the up beat music which shows the comedic side of the characters and then it transitions to the tense action style music, then goes back to the up beat music accompanied by one of the characters dancing and singing which is another part of the comedic element.
The editing helps to advertise the film by using the characters names as a way for the story to be told, this is shown when a credit says that 'you need some Hart' the spelling is wrong as a way to advertise the film as the big pull star in the film is Kevin Hart therefore it will bring in a wider audience, it also does this with the other big name actor in the film of Dwayne Johnson is also used in the same way, the quote is 'a big Johnson' this is also comedic as both of these are jokes both playing on the actors names, but one is also a joke.
Another way the film advertises itself is by having a twitter handle where people can talk about the film and the learn more things about the film. it also has a release date therefore it gives the audience  something to look forward too.

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