AICE Media Studies

 Genre research: Happy death day 2u What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Tension and pace: To keep viewers interested, mystery films frequently strike a balance between tension and pace. Properly placed discoveries and developments guarantee that the reader's interest is maintained throughout the story.  Detective or Investigator: The main character assumes the responsibility of cracking the case and is often a detective or investigator. Typically, this character is perceptive, clever, and driven to find the truth.  What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?  I like character development used throughout the movie because it adds further layers to the mystery, it would be worthwhile to investigate their interactions with other people. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? Poorly Made Twists: Mystery movies sometimes incl...

 Genre research: Missing What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?  Hints and Foreshadowing: Curious viewers are likely to notice hints in mystery stories. To build suspense and hint at upcoming events, one technique employed in storytelling is foreshadowing. Red herrings and clues: Throughout the film, there are hints scattered throughout that the viewer can piece together to unravel the mystery. Use red herrings, or deceiving information, to keep viewers guessing and avoid a simple solution. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?  I liked how this movie had plot twist after plot twist to keep me entertained.  What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? Complex Plotting: Several viewers like myself may find it difficult to follow intricate and complicated plots with lots of turns and twists. Although complexity gives the myst...

Genre Research: Leave the World Behind • What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Plot twists: To keep viewers intrigued, mystery films frequently take unexpected turns in the plot. These turns could provide fresh details or alter our understanding of what happened.  Suspenseful Atmosphere: Mystery movies need to have a tight, suspenseful atmosphere. This can be accomplished through the movie's general tone, timing, music, and cinematography.   What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?  In this movie I like how there are many plot twists and a suspenseful feel to it at all times. The movie keeps the audience interested by adding suspense.  What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? I did not like how the movie didn't give clarification on what was actually happening at the end like other movies. 

We choose Mystery.  We choose Mystery as our genre because it relates the best to our pitch. Nothing about our pitch is horror like which would be the only other option in our case. If we were to make an entire movie out of this project in my mind I image the rest being a mystery which you will understand more as you read our blogs. Since this is the opening of a movie it’s the being and the rest would be like a trying to find her mother. Mystery makes the most sense because the girl is curious on how her mother is alive.

  Another genre chosen was Thriller.  Common camera angles are low angle shots are often used in thriller genre videos to emphasize the power dynamics between characters and to heighten the sense of impending danger. Point-of-view shots and over-the-shoulder shots are crucial techniques for creating tension, drawing the viewer into the characters' experiences, and boosting the excitement of the story.  common Mis-en scene in Thriller videos often feature characters in common costumes such as dark, mysterious attire or disguises, creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. Lighting in thrillers tends to be strategically used, employing shadows and contrast to intensify the suspense, with occasional bursts of dramatic lighting to heighten pivotal moments and evoke a sense of unease. Common editing techniques in thriller videos include fast-paced cuts and quick transitions to build tension and maintain a sense of urgency. Additionally, the use of jump cuts and unconvent...

  One genre we thought of was Horror! • Common camera angles used in horror videos/movies would be high-angles often used to make characters appear vulnerable, low-angle to make characters look more dominant (often the bad one), Dutch angles are also used to create a sense of imbalance and close-ups are used to show fear on someone’s eyes or show a curvature smile. • Common mis-en-scene in horror films are a dark setting in a rural location away from everyone, props often used are weapons such as knives, axes and chainsaws that would create a painful death, Black, red, grey and brown would all be colours considered for a horror film as they all signify danger and tragedy, most people (mainly victims) in horror films look like the are dressed casually but a lot of effort is put into their outfits to show hints of their role and personality in the movie, the weaker characters in the frame are the ones who are opposite the camera on the floor showing how positioning affects ho...

 One genre we thought of was a mystery Common camera angles used in a mystery video would be close ups to show the facial expression of the actors, e xtreme close ups to emphasize the thing shown like a prop, over  the shoulder shot to give a dark feeling and POV shot may be used to give another perspective of what the actor is seeing.  Common Mis en scene found in a mystery blog are costumes that fit into a mystery are dark colored clothes. The lighting is usually dark to create a mysterious sense and the acting is a fear or scared feeling. Makeup, props and the setting depends on the video. Common editing used in this genre are jump-cuts,  reverse shots, and fade outs. Common sound used is dialogue, diegetic and non diegetic sound. An example of a mystery film I like is The Black Swan. Some elements of the mystery genre that don’t appeal is an event not being explained to create suspense and questions. The guy in this picture looks very mysterious.