The cult classic Fight Club (1999) was a very popular psychological thriller, the music in the opening sequence matches this mood. There is no diegetic sound as the sequence is an animated series of shots going from an adrenaline gland all the way to the tip of a gun pointed at the main characters mouth. The music is rough and metallic, this gives a good impression of what is going to come in the film. The band used is Dust Brothers an American metal band.
The music creates a good intro to the film as it builds tension within the animation sequence, along with it being called fight club you start to build an image of what is going to happen later on in the film. When the animation stops, so does the music it cuts to a real shot of the gun in the main characters mouth, the music cuts to a monologue from the main character explaining what is happening and creating a good starting image for the rest of the film,.
Friday 18 February 2011
Inception music
The opening scene to Inception doesn't have a soundtrack or much music atall, despite this there is sound that starts before we see the first scene. This music doesn't occur for very long although the duration is long enough to build up tension and excitement. It is also stereotypical of a thriller as it is very deep and non diagetic.
It has a strong effect on the audience as it brings the scene together and starts it off, this gives away what genre the film is before it even starts and attracts the audiences attention.
The sound we will use in our film will be a similar to inceptions as our film possesses the same characteristics.
It has a strong effect on the audience as it brings the scene together and starts it off, this gives away what genre the film is before it even starts and attracts the audiences attention.
The sound we will use in our film will be a similar to inceptions as our film possesses the same characteristics.
Monday 14 February 2011
Target Audience
Our certificate is an 18, despite this our target audience can range from 16 to any age, this is because the storyline is basic and easy to understand. It does contain adult themes which explains the certificate, although 16+ can relate to this even though they are unable to watch it at the cinema/rent it etc.
The gender that our film is aimed at is mostly boys but it can also apply to girls depending on what type of film they enjoy.
People who would like our film would be those who are entertained by physiological thrillers and action films. Our film includes conventions from both of these genres alongside horror. Despite this we have stuck to the main genre of Thriller.
There are many existing films which have similar themes to ours, these include Momento and Fight Club.
They relate because they are based around memories and similar themes.
We will capture our target audience by using codes and conventions which apply to their interests and current themes which will keep it modern.
The gender that our film is aimed at is mostly boys but it can also apply to girls depending on what type of film they enjoy.
People who would like our film would be those who are entertained by physiological thrillers and action films. Our film includes conventions from both of these genres alongside horror. Despite this we have stuck to the main genre of Thriller.
There are many existing films which have similar themes to ours, these include Momento and Fight Club.
They relate because they are based around memories and similar themes.
We will capture our target audience by using codes and conventions which apply to their interests and current themes which will keep it modern.
Top 10 filming tips
1. When possible use a tripod- this is to keep the camera steady to make it easier for the viewer to watch.
2. Get a good variety of shots- for example close ups, mid shots, long shots etc to make the story-line much lore interesting.
3. Check your focus, exposure and white balance.
4 Good time keeping- for example do not make the film to long of to short so that the viewer does not understand the film.
5. Recording- make sure when you are filming that you are actually recording and are getting of the footage that you need and remember it is better to have to much footage than not enough.
6. Film shots that match the story-for example keep to the story-line and do not go off task.
7. Work as a team- share your thoughts and ideas to ensure that the whole group takes part and come up with the best ideas possible.
8. Wear headphones to block out things such as wind.
9. Don't film to much. Although it is better to have to much than too little footage, try not to get too much otherwise the editing process will be too long.
10. Carry spares with you. For example a battery, you do not want to run out of battery while filming as it is very frustrating and wastes a lot of time.
2. Get a good variety of shots- for example close ups, mid shots, long shots etc to make the story-line much lore interesting.
3. Check your focus, exposure and white balance.
4 Good time keeping- for example do not make the film to long of to short so that the viewer does not understand the film.
5. Recording- make sure when you are filming that you are actually recording and are getting of the footage that you need and remember it is better to have to much footage than not enough.
6. Film shots that match the story-for example keep to the story-line and do not go off task.
7. Work as a team- share your thoughts and ideas to ensure that the whole group takes part and come up with the best ideas possible.
8. Wear headphones to block out things such as wind.
9. Don't film to much. Although it is better to have to much than too little footage, try not to get too much otherwise the editing process will be too long.
10. Carry spares with you. For example a battery, you do not want to run out of battery while filming as it is very frustrating and wastes a lot of time.
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