AICE Media Studies

  1. What elements (Conventions) of the genre you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? The movie "Totally Killer" has many conventions that relate to what our final task is. It is trying to solve a murder mystery surrounded by the death of her mom by going back in time to find the killer before her mom gets killed. This theme is mostly revolved around what we are doing.  The movie has a lot of abandoned sets, dark lighting, gore, weapon props, etc, which similarly explains the idea for our final task.  2. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like? I loved how it was comparing the new age to the old age. The time travel plot really adds to the thrill of the horror aspect. I also love watching horror movies with jump scares because they engage the audience, which this movie definitely has. The costumes of the main characters were amazing as well as the makeup to represent the 80's and the 21st century. I also loved the comed

     1. What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Scream VI focuses on many elements related to the final task which includes involving a mystery surrounding the killer's identity, with twists, turns, and red herrings to keep the audience guessing, and explicit violence and gore, "Scream" films typically include creatively staged and visually impactful kill scenes, and the whodunit element.  2. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?  I liked the use of dry humor like having the killer try making jokes while trying to kill the victims and its use of pop culture references. I also liked the mystery and whodunit about which character was the killer/killers.  3. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you?  I didn't enjoy how there wasn't a lot of character development, and how they had unrealistic plot points that made me feel

  1. What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?    M3GAN incorporates many elements that our group has chose to base our final task on. For one, it stars a lonely young girl, who seems to have lost everything. The movie seems to have the perfect amount of suspense, which will 100 percent be used in our project. Darker lighting was another thing that stood out during this movie, adding to the skeptical feeling of the audience. Our final task will be heavily based on all of these conventions, which M3GAN seems to incorporate well.    2. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?    Although M3GAN is a horror movie, it still uses comedy. Sometimes rather dark, but appealing to the audience as it reassures them that it is still something that they should enjoy. We are also a fan on how it has a deeper meaning than the one presented, which is how to deal with grief. It isn't apparent, so nothin

  Collectively, we have decided to fall under the horror genre. The reason for this is because we believe that this genre will perfectly capture all aspects of the film we are planning to incorporate. The final task is only two minutes, but with horror, it is easy for the purpose to come across in a short period of time. With what we are basing our movie off of, it will add an eerie feeling, making it more intriguing to the audience. Horror will define the threatening situation our characters will be in and will keep the audience on the edge of their seat. Our group also feels that horror is not only fun to watch, but also fun to construct. All of this came into play when deciding our genre, horror. 

  Genre: Thriller Common camera angles, movement, and shots: - wide shot - pan - over the shoulder - action shot - medium shot - full body - close up - high angle - bird’s eye view Common mis-en-scene: - costume: casual shirts, pants, sneakers - props: stopwatch, phone, gun, weapons, etc. - acting: calm, quiet, distrusting, secretive, private, suspicious  - setting: homes, parks, city - makeup: natural Common editing: - fade in/ fade out - insert - parallel editing - focus/ unfocus - transitions Common sounds: - suspenseful/ intense music - voiceover - diegetic sound - ambient sound - dialogue Movies in this genre: - The Killer - Spiderhead - Run - Don’t Worry Darling - The Intrusion Elements of genre we like: - unpredictability - suspense - rising action - keeping audience on edge of seat Elements of genre we don’t like: - boring parts where event is being strung out - isn’t suited for all audiences - jump scares

                                                         Genre: Horror  Common Camera Angles, Shots, & Movement  : Common camera angles are Dutch, low, and high angles. Common shots are POV, wide shots, and extremes close ups. Common movement tracking shots and tilts.  Common Mis-En-Scene  : Common make up is using fake blood for bloody or gorey scenes. It also just depends on the character and what facial structure they want to emphasize. Common props are weapons such as knifes, guns, or even a chainsaw. Common costumes is dark clothing and messy/frizzy hair. Common acting is usually acting scared during some scenes. Common lighting is dim lighting uses to create tension. Some even use casting shadows. Common setting is a dark, deserted area.  Common editing  is a fade into black to build tension, the way they place their shots, and jump cuts.  Common sounds  during horror films is heavy breathing, footsteps, or the slashing or stabbing of flesh. Another big one is screams or whis

Genre: Comedy  Common camera angles, movement, and shots:   A type of cams used in comedy films are wide shots. They are used to capture the whole scene and incorporate every element including characters, and the environment into the shot. They also provide the ability to show visual gags, reveal funny situations, and showcase physical comedy. Another type of cam is a close-up. Close-ups reveal facial expressions, reactions, and nuances that contribute to comedic timing and deliver. Lastly, another type of angle is a low angle. This helps employ the effects of comedic effects, making characters appear larger than life, and emphasizing physical comedy.  Common mis-en-scene:  Some mis-en-scenes that are used are exaggerated costumes. Exaggerated costumes can enhance physical comedy and contribute to the visual humor of the characters. Lastly, there can be props for physical comedy. Cleverly chosen and utilized props contribute to visual gags, slapstick comedy, and humorous scenarios with

  Pitch A: A serial killer is in town, and a girl is the next victim, but she never left her bed.   Pitch B: A girl joins a dating app, but meeting her "dream guy" quickly goes south.  Discuss Pitch A- Our group quickly came up with a lot of filming ideas for this pitch. The different props and locations we would be using are easy access. There happens to be a common theme in this idea, which seems to be something our group takes particular interest in. All of us would be a part in the acting, whether a main character or side character. This enables us to do something we are all interested in and feel included in the film.   Discuss Pitch B- Although this idea seemed great in theory, considering the fact we are all under 18, accessing a dating site will be near impossible. It also was very difficult to stream line what the context of the film was going to be. However, the reason for wanting to do this was simply because of how interesting the idea would be to make. This time,

  Hey there! I'm back! It's already time for a new project in class! The final task!!! I'm working in a group with three of my classmates Rowyn, Kylie, and Aidan. I chose to work with them because they are my friends. Aside from that, I know my group will get the task done to the best of our ability. We currently don't have any plans but they will most likely be made sometime this week. Choosing to work in a group rather than alone is the easiest way not to get stressed out. I know the people in my group will take this task seriously just like I will. Everyone will so their part and we will get it done efficiently and responsibly. The only thing we are going to have trouble with is coming up with ideas on what to film lol. Throughout the year we have all become better at editing, filming, and planning. I am so excited to begin our final task. I am determined make this the best video I have made so far. I know how to plan correctly and carry out my plans. I will need my

 Hey there! I'm back! My name is Mia Landol and I am a tenth grader at Fort Lauderdale High. My favorite sport is volleyball. I've been playing for a little over 4 years. I'm on the JV team at school and my teammates are like my best friends. Some of my favorite things to do are sleep, eat, and hang with friends. I'm a little nervous for the school year ahead because of all the work I'm going to have to do, but I know I will be able to push through. My favorite subject is history! I love learning about the past and how it will effect the future. My least favorite subject is math. I haven't always been the best when it comes to algebra or geometry but my goal this year is to pass with at least a B! I like arts and crafts a lot. It relaxes me for some odd reason but its just so calming. I could be having the worst day and the second I start painting or doing some kind of art I am relaxed. One thing that I absolutely cannot live without is Harry Potter. I don't