AICE Media Studies

  1. What genre conventions were used?   In the popular Netflix film, Bird Box, a wide variety of filming conventions are used to encapsulate the horrifying plot. As there are many characters in the movie, shots like two-shot and three-shot can be shown. Dutch, high and low, and over the shoulder angles were also used throughout the film. The s etting was widely shown through the multiple aerial shots that appeared various times. Close ups and panning camera movement s can also be seen. As it relates to the plot, blindfolds were used in the costumes. Casual outfits like dresses, jeans, and t-shirts were disp layed on the characters. Boots were used by the main character and her children when in the woods. The lightning in the movie has numerous shifts as daylight and nightlight was a main source of lightning . The acting was very emotional as a tragic event was taking place. The main character exuberates a confident attitude as she is trying to push through the horror which is

  1. What genre conventions were used?   Some genre conventions that were used in the movie Coraline used different lighting such as dull/low lighting, completely dark, or warm lighting. The angles that w ere used consisted of high, Dutch , eye level and low angles, however it also used while also u sing close up shots , medium shots, birds eye view, etc. The character used props such as buttons for eyes, and Coraline the main character used a costume that leaned towards the scary side. This movie also includes dialogue, diegetic and non-diegetic sound.     2. What conventions were liked?   The conventions that caught our group's eye were the sudden jump cuts that made that horror aspect of the movie come to life. Instead of it being focused on one subject , it allows the audience to engage more because it gets you to pay attention to what’s actually happening. We also really felt like the extreme close ups made us enjoy the movie more because of how unexpected it was

  1. What genre conventions were used? Conventions used in SCREAM were certainly dramatized close ups and Dutch angles. They expressed the convention of lighting with dark, and underexposed tones throughout the movie. Actors portrayed the feelings and actions of fear and distraught. We liked the use of the movie's conventions of props, consisting of weaponry with ammo, as well as knives. Sound conventions used were dialogue, sound motifs, and diegetic sound.   2. What conventions were liked?  There were many conventions of the film that our group enjoyed in SCREAM. As for example, the sound motifs. Sound motifs occurred when something in particular was happening, such as the killer approaching, which initially helped to build suspense in the film. We also enjoyed conventions of lighting, as the shadows, and darkness added to a sense of mystery and the unknown. The use of dramatized closeups were also a favorite in the group.  3.  What conventions were disliked? Whilst there were ma

Our group decided that the genre that our opening sequence will be is Horror. We came to this conclusion because we feel we can use our skills to the best of our abilities. The horror genre uses a lot of mis e n scen e , camera angles, shots, m ovements, and editing so we feel that we could be more creative in this genre then the other genres. Not only does it allow us to fully maximize our creativeness, it lets us make our final task into something that is not only entertaining but up to the standards of a professional production team. Las tly, we are very excited to make part of a horror film and we think that once we brainstorm and put all our ideas together, t his process will be like no other.  

  Conventions Used   Camera angles, Movement, and Shots :   - Wide angles – showing vastness of space   - Birds eye view angle   - Tracking shots – following a magic creature or person   Mis-En-Scene:   -Fairytale-like costumes   -Ancient and unique styled costumes   - Typically, extreme colored makeup on eyes   -Fake elf ears   -Props: swords, magical wands, bows, daggers, axes, books, masks, anything unique to modern day   - Miniature figures in close-up shots known as ‘bigatures’   -Cinematic lighting: majestical , bright   So u n d :   -Celtic and Viking music   -Magical sound effects   -Peaceful and beautiful music (soft)   -Heroic   Editing:   -Dissolve effect   -Mystical special effects   -Cross Cutting   Film examples:   Elements we like in this genre : We like the unique characteristics that come with this style of film. It is different from the world we live in, and the Mis-En-Scene is our favorite part. We really like how the costumes are ancient and relate back to di