Midsommar (2019) from www.artofthetitle.com It is traditional that our fair queen shall choose… —STEV What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? During the cut segment of this opening sequence of “Midsommar” the title is actually never shown. Director Ari Aster is known for subverting genre conventions, matter of fact, film conventions in general. Knowing this, the title was likely revealed at the end of the film, wrapping up the contents of the film. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? In this opening sequence, only the names and credits are prioritized. No other images are shown, as just contributors to the film, that being actors, crew, and companies/institutions involved, names are displayed. This is over a plain black screen and instrumental music, maintaining focus on them with little going on outside of those words. What connotations do these images carry? The cursive font and flower images shown carry a calming peaceful mood. This, ...
A Quiet Place Part II, 2020, directed by John Krasinki My last movie pick to look into is the 2020 film, A Quiet Place Part II. This film was a huge commercial success and the sequel to one of my all time favorite horror films. It differs from the previous two films because the film features a fantastical creature. Not all horror films are simply about slashers and murderers, but non-human species also make their way into the genre. Researching this movie will help in my creation process because my chosen pitch will include a non-human “monster” so to say. Now, let us look into the opening sequence of the film. • What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? One element of the horror-thriller genre that is present here is the use of tracking shots. Characters are followed by the camera as they complete actions. This following not only creates a sense of being followed for the characters, but at the same time puts us ...
For my first genre to research, I will be looking into thrillers! Thrillers are categorized as a novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage . They are defined by the moods the enact o the viewer, these being shock, suspense, fear, anxiety, and anticipation. What makes thrillers special and unique to other genres is that they often blend together elements from different genres, these being horror and action. Horror is used to build anxiety and fear, then the action comes into play to build suspense and excitement. Pretty cool! Now, let us look more specifically into what makes a thriller: Camera Angles, Movements, and Shots The way a camera is used in a thriller is what really makes or breaks the quality of the media. Camera shots are vital in building that sense of anxiety. Extreme close-up shots are often used to hyper-enhance the subject and leave out whatever may be going on around the...
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