Interviews on our three ideas

We asked Henry what he thought of Idea 1

We then asked Henry what he thought of Idea 2.

We then asked what Henry thought of Idea 3.

Finally we asked his overall view and which idea he liked past.

Thriller Opening Pitch

Idea 3

To do this me and Emily used wordle, this is a variety of words which describe idea 3.

Idea 2

To do this me and Emily used wordle, this is a variety of words which describe idea 2.

Idea 1

To do this me and Emily used wordle, this is a variety of words which describe idea 1.

Thriller Opening Planning

I am in a group with Emily Thompson, we have come up with 3 idea's and wrote basic notes on each.

Idea 1

Action Thriller

Girl running being chased by hooded figure, can’t see his face, guy on bike sees them running, and see’s the distress on girls face, bikes towards her, she gets on back of bike, they bike off see hooded figure from behind looking at them as they leave.

Idea 2

Psychological Thriller

Early, frosty morning  just as sun is rising near an open field, car pulls up, people get out and take a body out back of car, eyrie music, dump body in field, flash back of her struggling, view of sunrise sped up as passing time, person comes along walking dog comes across body

Idea 3

Detective Thriller

Detective in office, busy city, phone rings, he answers, hear someone on the other side of the phone reporting a missing person, investigation starts, flash back of someone struggling whilst the detective is on the phone, who is the abductor? Ray bans aviators on table picks them up to walk out room, title.

The Thriller Genre

The thriller genre can be used for literature, film, video gaming and TV programmes. It is normally used to create tension, suspension and excitement. Thriller films dramatically change the viewers mood by making them more anxious, heightening suspense, terrifying them and growing their anticipation. Fight/chase scenes are very common in thriller films as well as the ‘cover-up’ of important information. Thrillers range from crimes e.g. kidnappings to mystery e.g. investigations. A thriller normally consists of the audience being on ‘the edge of their seats’ due to climax built up during the film, programme, etc. Tension is usually created by the character(s) being in some sort of danger, perhaps leading towards a death or a crime being committed to build the danger.

The dictionary’s definition of ‘Thriller’ is;

“Exciting or sensational story, play, etc. Involving crime or espionage (spying/spies)”

Thriller Sub-genres

-Conspiracy

-Crime

-Diaster

-Legal

-Medical

-Mystery

-Political

-Psychological

-Religious

-Supernatural

Preliminary

By Emily Dougall, Emily Thompson, Emily Olver & Lucy Bland

Evaluation 

Our preliminary was very different to previous students which normally consist of a deal or exchange, our piece gives humour. Overall I think our prelim was successful, we used a range of camera shots and angles. Our prelim has positives and negatives and also improvements.

At the beginning when Emily is walking out to the bench, I think this is the strongest part as we were able to use a variety of camera shots and angles, which showed our understanding of the different shots/angles. It also flows really well with no dramatic cuts which show our editing ability. I also think the black and white worked really well, fitting with the image and the music. The music ‘Chamillionaire’ also worked really well, as it was in the time with the movement and the image of the four boys, making it humorous.

To be able to improve this piece I think we need to be more careful and to check what may be in view, such as at 0:32 to 0:36 an apple is in the background of the shot, which spoils the image slightly. As well as at 0:36-0:41 a PE lesson is in view, by putting it in  black and white it does put the PE lesson out of focus slightly. One thing we did not include is dialogue, if we were to include any speech it would improve our piece as we would have fitted the whole criteria and an over the shoulder shot meaning more camera shots would have been used.

From doing this prelim I am now more aware of how to use the cameras and editing software. I also now understand a basic outline of how films, programmes and adverts are created. I am also more confident with the filming/editing equipment meaning my thriller opening will hopefully be more successful.

BBFC and Universal Pictures

BBFC is the company which has to make the decisions of the rating of films, the decision is based on violence, sexual intercourse, use of drugs and alcohol, nudity and language.

 

             Universal- suitable for all

A U has to be suitable for primary school children to view, meaning no use of bad language, drugs, no dangerous behaviour. Everything has to be mild, such as nudity and violence. Sexual behaviour can only be basic, only kissing and approriate references e.g. making love.

Parental Guidence

A PG is simular to a U, the only difference is, is that parents may want to consider not allowing their children to view the film as it may upset them, especially younger children. Everytthing else is the same apart from the reference to drugs may be used but only in an anti-drug manner.

 12 and 12A

12 and 12A have the same criteria. The difference is, is a 12A means, under 12's may go into the film accompanied by an adult, but the bbfc have recommended it is not suitable for children under 13, however it is the parents/adults judgement. Language, sexual behaviour ect, maybe used but only in a mild way.

 

15

No one under the age of 15 may view in the cinema, buy or rent.

Most criteria must be mild, or not influence the audience such as suicide. Violence is allowed to be shown a lot more in a 15, and stronger language can be used.

18

Only suitable for adults.

Only people of the age of 18 can view at the cinema, by or rent.

 

 

R18

Only to be shown in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18.

R18 is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults.

Universal Pictures

 Universal pictures or NBCUniversal is one of six major movie studios, which has produced thriller films such as Psucho and Skeletion Key. It was found in New York by Carl Buttman in 1912 and is one of the oldest American movie studios. Universal pictures has created some famous characters such as Johnny English.