Audience Research
Questions
1- Gender and Age?
2- Do you like Horror films? Why?
3- What would you expect to see in the beginning of a Horror Film?
4- What would stop making you watch a Horror Film?
5- What do you think makes a good Horror Film?
Final Results
From the results i obtained, my audience research was successful. I used a structured interview to collect information about people's view on Horror Films.
Most people like Horror films because of the thrill it gives you; the more you get scared, the more interested you are in the story line. Also, the basics of what every type of film needs to produce a good film like, a interesting story line. People expected to see a mystery or an introduction of the main character at the beginning of a Horror film.
Things like gore and simply if a film didn't have an intriguing story line, people would stop watching the film, So we've taken this into consideration to not use gore other than blood, to make the fight scene more realistic. Overall, people mentioned having a good story line, good editing and characters will create a perfect film.
2- Do you like Horror films? Why?
3- What would you expect to see in the beginning of a Horror Film?
4- What would stop making you watch a Horror Film?
5- What do you think makes a good Horror Film?
Final Results
From the results i obtained, my audience research was successful. I used a structured interview to collect information about people's view on Horror Films.
Most people like Horror films because of the thrill it gives you; the more you get scared, the more interested you are in the story line. Also, the basics of what every type of film needs to produce a good film like, a interesting story line. People expected to see a mystery or an introduction of the main character at the beginning of a Horror film.
Things like gore and simply if a film didn't have an intriguing story line, people would stop watching the film, So we've taken this into consideration to not use gore other than blood, to make the fight scene more realistic. Overall, people mentioned having a good story line, good editing and characters will create a perfect film.
Genre Research: Horror
The evolution of Horror Films
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Horror Films: 1940s
What makes a Horror film?
From the research I've done, there's several conventions that conform to the Horror Genre, such as, silence, good music and sound effects create a mood of paranoia. Also from my audience research, i got feedback such as having a dramatic story line, good intro and good editing. In the 1940s, Horror films were occasionally black and white, with low-key lighting, along with orchestral music playing in the back. Also because of the technology they had in the 40s, they usually had white flickers-faults in the videos- mainly because of the technology they were using in that era. The editing they used, for example, going from one scene to another, they would use designs of zig-zags to move from one scene to another- like a slideshow. |
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Horror Films 1990s:
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Sub-genre's of Horror Movies
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Horror Films Modern Day:
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The early 2000s were quiet for the genre as it consisted of mainly remakes of classic horror films. Zombie films like, 'Resident Evil' and '28 days Later' played a massive part in the return of the genre. Torture films like 'Saw' & 'Truth and Dare' have also become very popular because of the massive amount of gore involved.
New Technology has impacted the Horror Genre graciously. |
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Word Cloud on Horror
This is a word was created on http://worditout.com/word-cloud/make-a-new-one
This is based on our Media AS Project. We had a genre to pick from, which my group chose Horror.
Process
We simply opened up 'WordItOut' word cloud maker and there was a box where we were able to insert a quantity of words. To get a mass amount of information about horror, I searched the word "horror" and copied information into the creator box and clicked 'generate'. It then produced a word cloud with various designs I could pick from.
This is based on our Media AS Project. We had a genre to pick from, which my group chose Horror.
Process
We simply opened up 'WordItOut' word cloud maker and there was a box where we were able to insert a quantity of words. To get a mass amount of information about horror, I searched the word "horror" and copied information into the creator box and clicked 'generate'. It then produced a word cloud with various designs I could pick from.
Studio Logo Analysis: Universal
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Universal Studios is an American film studio, owned by Comcast, also known as a part of 'the big six'. The CEO is known as Ronald Meyers; founded April 30, 1912.
Universal has be known for its diverse platform of films. These include classic films such as Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, the Jurassic Park series, and Mamma Mia.
Universal has be known for its diverse platform of films. These include classic films such as Jaws, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, the Jurassic Park series, and Mamma Mia.
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Over the years, Universal has been given awards, such as, the Academy Award-winning films for their good work. An example, 'King Kong' and 'The Pianist'. In 2007, Universal became an all-audience family with Illumination Entertainment. It's first film 'Despicable Me' was one of the highest profitable films in 2010.
Auteur's Research
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg was born in December 18th 1946. He studied at Saratoga High School in California. He graduated in 1965. Steven Spielberg is famous for his films. He has directed many famous films such as Jaws, Jurassic Park and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, that have boomed in the charts. He’s also directed horror films along with it such as; Jaws, Something Evil and Poltergeist. He follows conventions of a horror genre, to then create amazing projects. |
David Fincher
David Andrew Leo Fincher was born on August 28, 1962, in Denver, Colorado. David Fincher is known for his dark films. Fincher is one of the most original and precise directors working today. He is an American film director. In his films, Fincher uses his strong visual sensibility to illustrate unusual and often edgy subject matter in his films. Fincher intends to effect his audiences to the point where they feel uncomfortable. |
The Studio System- Hollywood Film Industry
Who were the original 'big five' and who are now regarded as the 'big six'?
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The original 'big five' were, Fox, MGM, Paramount, RKO and Warner Bros. The current 'big six' is 20th century Fox, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount, Walt Disney and Colombia.
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When was the Hollywood golden age?
The Hollywood Golden age was in the 1930s. Hollywood was one of the most valued businesses in America. Most people were attending films at least once a week to watch good movies. With the development of new technology and sound, the industry was able to pursue new creative directions, in order to create better films.
Products of the Golden Age included typical classics seen today, such as — The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Stagecoach etc.
1939 was the high water mark in the film industry, such as; Gone with the Wind and the Wizard of Oz were the two best pictures of the age:
The Hollywood Golden age was in the 1930s. Hollywood was one of the most valued businesses in America. Most people were attending films at least once a week to watch good movies. With the development of new technology and sound, the industry was able to pursue new creative directions, in order to create better films.
Products of the Golden Age included typical classics seen today, such as — The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Stagecoach etc.
1939 was the high water mark in the film industry, such as; Gone with the Wind and the Wizard of Oz were the two best pictures of the age:
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The BBFC - Age ratings for your film
The British Board of Film Censors was established in 1912. The BBFC was set up in order to bring a degree of uniformity to those standards. BBFC are in charge of rating films due to things like; violence, sexuality etc. While examining, they focus on:
BBFC can offer many services. The BBFC will work with the director and basically guide them with the things they are and aren't allowed in their films. An example is 'The Human Centipede 2' it was banned in the UK for a long time. Prior to classification, the BBFC required cuts to remove several elements of sexual and sexualised violence, sadistic violence and humiliation, and a child presented in an abusive and violent context making it an 18. Due to that, the only way people were able to watch this film was finding on the internet. However, due to the cuts, it was then allowed in UK later on.
Age Rating of 15
For my final piece, me and my group are aiming for an age rating of 15.
- general context - plot, characters, outline of individual scenes
- timings of key moments, including camera angles, type of shots, on- and off-screen moments
- bad language, sex and drug references and so on
BBFC can offer many services. The BBFC will work with the director and basically guide them with the things they are and aren't allowed in their films. An example is 'The Human Centipede 2' it was banned in the UK for a long time. Prior to classification, the BBFC required cuts to remove several elements of sexual and sexualised violence, sadistic violence and humiliation, and a child presented in an abusive and violent context making it an 18. Due to that, the only way people were able to watch this film was finding on the internet. However, due to the cuts, it was then allowed in UK later on.
Age Rating of 15
For my final piece, me and my group are aiming for an age rating of 15.
Editing Theories
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Pretty Little Liars is an American-based TV show, premiered on June 8, 2010 on ABC Family.
In this episode Season 4 Episode 12, Emily gets kidnapped and found herself in a box, to realize that she was in a sawmill awaiting death if her friends didn't find her in time... |
Match on Action- We get to see what's going on. Close up on Emily's face so we get an idea on how we should be feeling because of the situation.
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Match on Action- So we see the action that's taking place. Also to build suspense.
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