AICE Media Studies

  Hey, Bloggers! This is my last research blog, hope Horror is becoming your new favorite genre! The film builds tension through minimal dialogue and relies heavily on sound design and cinematography to create a sense of dread. The film explores themes of isolation, fear if the unknown, and the psychological impact of being alone in a potentially dangerous situation. Lighting: The film has low lighting to cast shadows and create a sense of mystery and unease. Use of film  rooms and flickering lights. Camera Angles: Used close-ups to capture the protagonist's fear and wide shots to emphasize her isolation. the use of handheld camera movements adds a sense of realism and urgency Ambient Sounds: The film makes excellent use of ambient sounds, such as creaking floors, distant thuds, and the titular knocking, to build tension. The sound design is crucial in creating an immersive experience for the audience.  - Silence: Strategic use of silence amplifies the impact of sudden no...

  Hey, Bloggers! Today I'm furthering my research on the Horror genre. Hope you enjoy and can get a better understanding of the genre! Common Cams include:  Close-ups Extreme close-up Tracking shot POV shot Common Sounds include: Diegetic sound with the heavy breathing and footsteps Non diegetic sound with msic Mis-eb-scene: Dark lighting Fast Movements The setting was dark within the cave Editing: Jump cut Cutaway Action match

Hey, Bloggers! I will be continue my research on short films in the horror genre. I'm continuing this research as that is the genre I'll be doing for my short film. In this film, common angles and shots in this genre were shot-reverse-shot, POV shot, tracking shot, and zoom in. These angles and shots allow the audience to see a representation of the film. It is crucial in telling the story and increases audience interactions. Common sounds in this film included were diegetic sounds, such as screaming, creaking and heavy breathing. Also included non-diegetic sound, for instance, background music of suspense. This short film also included sound bridges and voiceovers. Common Mis-en-scence in this film included, dark lighting which sets a certain mood in the audience bruising on the body which is done with the use of makeup and shows signs of violence, blood which ca inflict fear, and a doll, which was the main prop telling a story. Certain editing such as cross-cutting, cut away,...

Hey, Blogger! Today for my research I'll be watching a video on how to make a short film.  The video was extremely helpful. It covered both the technical and creative aspects of making a short film. One key point in emphasized was the importance of focusing on a single core concept instead of trying to fit too much into a short film. I need to keep this in mind during the duration of my film, so I don't make things harder for myself. Another important takeaway was the significance of scriptwriting and planning. The video explained how the screen serves as the foundation for the film, it influences the creative and practical elements of filmmaking. The video also reminded me about production, pertaining to budgeting, crew, and equipment. I was reminded that the tools I'm using for my film doesn't reflect the outcome of the film. Hearing this helped me because I was debating if I wanted to film on my phone, or borrow a camera for a "better look". a the video als...

Hey Blogger! I watched a video comparing 12 monkeys and La Jetee, and it was discussing how the film naturally extends the short, by building on the original ideas. The video also touched on how both films explore the inevitability of certain events. In La Jetee the protagonist is caught in a loop, unable to change the outcome. In contrast, 12 monkeys takes this concept further, with the main character attempting to prevent a catastrophic event. The way time is portrayed in both films is very important to their themes, and the video highlights how this theme is central to both works. The video showed how manipulating time plays a critical role in storytelling. A central theme in both films is time travel, but La Jetee uses photography to reinforce the unchanging nature of time, while 12 monkeys builds on this ability to alter past events. I got the understanding that time manipulation drives the plot and can add emotional depth to the storyline. (Comparison From Article) Adapting La Je...

Hey Bloggers! In todays research, I'll be comparing the short and full length film, "9". The creation of the short and full length film, came from the short film by Shance Acker in 2005, which inspired the full length film that came out in 2009. In both films, it was set in post-apocalyptic scenery where small puppet creatures who are given numbers as their names and are trying to survive. Although these films are the "same" there are many similarities and differences, and I'll be comparing those two films. The short version of the film is about 8-10 minutes long, although it is short it explains the story as well as a full film. Watching it I was very engaged and interested in what their goal was. This film was about the puppet,9, trying to reach the goal of figuring out what the glowing object was trying to produce. The film managed to construct a series of flashbacks that allowed the audience to have a better understanding of the storyline. The story had ...