Genre Research: Friend Request

1) Common CAMS
  - The common camera angles from the movie "Friend Request" are high angle, close up, pan, tilt, long shot, wide shot, and low angle.

2) Common CLAMPS
  - In this movie, the characters and dressed so that they represent a bit of their personalities.
  - The lighting is both in the night and day, but mainly during the nighttime.
  - The actors are well put together and are one with their role.
  - The makeup is very detailed in order to add a sense of reality to the movie.
  - The props include: knives, chainsaws, vehicles. There are also other aspects that create a chilling feel, such as rocking chairs, dolls, or mirrors.
  - The setting is a dark, rural location. It is isolated and dimly lit, creating a scary aura.

3) Common Sounds
  - Some common sounds from the movie are footsteps, screaming, and eerie music. Sometimes, there is a chilling silence, indicating something dangerous is going to occur soon.

4) Common Editing
  - Common editing in this movie are transitions that will give you jump scares, and when the character looks in the mirror there is a ghost behind her.

5) Elements of Genre
  - Common elements of this genre are: characters that can disappear at any moment, a frightening menace, the element of surprise, a backstory for the villain, a trademark murder weapon, proper theme music, jump scares, and the fear of death.

6) Elements you Liked
  - The elements I liked from this movie was the fear of death, the backstory for the villain, and the proper theme music.

7) Elements you Disliked
  - The elements I disliked from this movie was the jump-scares, and the murder weapons the villain used.

Genre Research: Happy Death Day 2U

1) Common CAMS
  - The common camera angles from the movie "Happy Death Day 2U" are high angle, close up, pan, tilt, extreme close up, long shot, wide shot, low angle, and over the shoulder shot.

2) Common CLAMPS
  - In this movie, the characters and dressed so that they represent a bit of their personalities.
  - The lighting is both in the night and day, but mainly focuses on the nighttime. Shadows are used, which are created through dimly lit lighting to add uncertainty to the film.
  - The actors are well put together and are one with their role.
  - The makeup is very detailed in order to add a sense of reality to the movie.
  - The props include but are not limited to: knives, chainsaws, vehicles. There are also other aspects that create a chilling feel, such as rocking chairs, dolls, or mirrors.
  - The setting is a dark, rural location, and the main characters dorm. The dark rural area is isolated and dimly lit, creating a scary aura.

3) Common Sounds
  - Some common sounds from the movie are footsteps, growling, screaming, and eerie music. Sometimes, there is even a chilling silence, indicating something dangerous is going to occur soon.

4) Common Editing
  - Common editing in this movie are transitions that will give you jump scares, and when the character looks in the mirror there is a ghost behind her.

5) Elements of Genre
  - Common elements of this genre are: characters that can disappear at any moment, a frightening menace, the element of surprise, a backstory for the villain, a trademark murder weapon, proper theme music, jump scares, and the fear of death.

6) Elements you Liked
  - The elements I liked from this movie was the fear of death, the backstory for the villain, and the proper theme music.

7) Elements you Disliked
  - The elements I disliked from this movie was the jump-scares, and the murder weapons the villain used.

Genre Research: Epic and Drama

Epic Genre:

Common Camera Angles (CAMS):

     - Birds eye and high angle are the most common.

     - Zoom outs are used within wide shots.

     -Wide shots are used often.

Common Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS):

     - The costumes are elaborate and detailed.

     - The lighting usually begins dark and progressively gets lighter as the movie progresses.
     - The actors are very in character

     - The makeup is minimal in order to make it seem more realistic.

     - The props are usually hand props like guns or swords.

     - The setting is usually somewhere historic or monumental.

Common Editing:

     - Most of the editing is special editing. This helps make the movie visually appealing and allows for even brighter colors.

Elements:

     -   Some elements include high energy, fights, and continuous motion.

Example films:

     - A few famous examples are Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Gladiator.

Common Sounds:

     - The sound is dramatic and most of the time made to sound heavy.

What elements do I like:

     - I like the element of special editing. Many epic movies use special effects to portray things that could not be shown otherwise.

What elements do I dislike:

     -  I do not like the length of epic movies. This element is negative because epic movies often are over three hours long.

Drama Genre

Common Camera Angles (CAMS):

     - Birds eye and eye level are the most common.

     - There is little camera movement, but if any usually a pan or tilt.

     -Medium shots and extreme close up are used.

Common Mis-en-scene (CLAMPS):

     - The costumes are used to accentuate the theme and the characters' personality.

     - The lighting is usually dark and realistic.
     - The actors are in character

     - The makeup is minimal in order to make it seem more realistic.

     - The props are minimal because focus should be on actors.

     - The setting is usually somewhere with a hidden meaning towards the theme.

Common Editing:

     - Most of the editing is to enhance the shot while still allowing it to look natural.

Elements:

     -   It usually has a clear pot which highlights the tension or conflict between two individuals or groups.

Example films:

     - A few famous examples are Titanic, Jaws, and Schindler's List.

Common Sounds:

     - The sound is usually diegetic and belongs in the scene/location.

What elements do I like:

     -Many drama movies' plots are clear to understand and follow because they are realistic.

What elements do I dislike:

     -  I do not like how some drama movies are over exaggerated in order to build tension.

Genre Research: Genre Decision

Maya and I have finally come to the conclusion on which genre our opening sequence will be. It was a tough decision between thriller and horror. In the end, we chose horror. We chose horror because we believe our opening sequence carries a lot of suspense and scary places. Our opening sequence also seeks to elicit fear out of the viewer, which is one of our main goals in this. Our other goal is to entertain and keep the viewer hooked, wanting to watch more. It will contain certain some personal fears which may scare some of the viewers, and may not scare others. But all in all, it will have the qualities for a horror genre.

Genre Research Powerpoint

The PowerPoint at the beginning of the year was done by me and my partner Maya. Our genre was Action. We created our PowerPoint using what we had previously learned. We included common lighting, camera angles, movement, mis-en-scene, elements, film examples, sounds, and also what we liked and disliked about the genre. This was a very helpful project as it allowed us to get a feel as to what the genre was. It also helped us look as all of the aspects of the Action Genre. My favorite part about this PowerPoint is looking at the likes and dislikes, because it allows me to realize that every genre has personal pros and cons to it.

Decision of the Pitch

Maya and my first pitch is "On the way to the party of her dreams, Rose faces a setback that makes her wish she never went out that night." We like this pitch because we like the backstory it has behind it. It is about a girl that likes to party a lot, and has a partying problem. One night when she is going to the party that is said to be "the best party of the year", her car breaks down. It leaves the audience wondering, did someone do something to her car? Or was she just having car problems? Besides that, there is no signal in the area, so she is stranded. A van stops next to her, and while she thinks they are there to help her, they end up taking her. The introduction of the film will end with her being put into the van. This leaves the viewers wondering who took her, why her car broke down, and who would want to kidnap her. It also leaves them wondering if it is someone who has a personal vendetta against her, or a complete stranger.

Our second pitch is "The plan is almost completed when Blake hitches a ride in Rose's car, yet her dreams are crushed through his actions." This is our other pitch, and we like it because it will show both perspectives. The hitchhiker, Blake, and the main character, Rose, who likes to party a lot. Our first and second pitch are sort of similar, but both lead to completely different endings. This pitch allows for us to film Rose's perspective. Her point of view would be her getting ready for the party, and on the way to the party she encounters a hitchhiker. She allows him to ride with her, as he would like to go to the local Walmart. Or so she thought. From Blake's point of view, we will be able to view all of his thoughts. Before he asked Rose for a ride, he was planning his way to kidnap her. He had a very thought out process. Through this introduction, we will be able to see both perspectives, giving the viewers a peek at both sides of the characters.

Finally, Maya and I decided on a pitch. We chose pitch 1 due to many reasons. One of them is because it has a better and more detailed backstory. There is more information added to this introduction. We believe it is also easier to film. The second pitch may be too complicated to film, and the first pitch seems easier. However, we are not only choosing pitch 1 because it is easier. We are also choosing it because pitch 2 would become confusing. Between switching back and forth with both perspectives, the view may get lost in the process. Pitch 1 has a more flowing plot line, resulting in a smoother film.

Start of Final Task

I have worked with Maya for every assignment I have been given. I believe we are a good team. We work efficiently together, and we learn together. We plan on working together for the final project as well. Due to this, we have already began deciding what we are doing. Thankfully, we pretty much have the same viewpoints. This makes it easier to work with her. The reason for this is because we get along well, and we are able to come to conclusions and make decisions much easier. Maya is a very well organized person. I'm glad I've worked with her throughout this year.


Over the time period of this course, I have learned so much. Whether it be about editing, filming, or creating a storyboard, there are so many new things I have been introduced to. There are many talents that I am excited to use for the final task. Filming is a very tiring task, as there are many ways to angle your take. However, through all of the struggles, you are presented with your film. When you put a lot of work into a film, it turns out great. I'm very happy that Maya and I have made our films flowing and good. Editing is another amazing aspect of this class. I love piecing together our project, and seeing what we make it into. It is great to see our creation after putting hours of work into it.

A pitch is a Hollywood term used to describe an idea where a film is encapsulated in 25 words or less. It is usually with one sentence, and it gets the viewers wanting to hear more. Maya and I came up with three pitch ideas. The first one is "On the way to the party of her dreams, Rose faces a setback that makes her wish she never went out that night." The second one is "The plan is almost completed when Blake hitches a ride in Rose's car, yet her dreams are crushed through his actions." The last pitch is "A party turns bad with a simple text which leads to the fifth killing in Pinksville, a city that has never faced crime."