Analysis Guidance

Consider the following key questions about mise-en-scene and camera composition to analyse film openings:

What costume do characters wear and what are the key connotations?
What body language is used by characters and to what effect?
What are we shown by proxemics (how far apart characters are) and what is communicated to the audience?
How is lighting used and what effect does it have?
What settings are there and how are they established?
What is said and how does it make the audience think or feel?
What key shots are used and to what effect?

Aim to analyse three film openings using key terms and concepts learned in your G321 and G322 studies.

What is your favorite film and why?
I don't really have a favorite film, but my favorite film series has to be the Star Wars saga, because it has a bit of everything in it, from action to comedy, Star Wars has it all and I can't find a flaw in any of the 6 films - and i can't wait for the seventh installment!
Who is your favorite director and why?

Do you have a favorite genre? 
Horror has definitely got to be my favorite genre of film, I love the suspense and adrenaline rush you get from watching horror movies, i prefer the supernatural type of horror as it is more mysterious and tense - but I do love a good chase scene here and there. 
What film are you anticipating? 
Most definitely the next installment of the Star Wars saga, although I was a bit skeptical about Disney leading the film, after seeing the trailers I am very excited for this film to come out!
What was the last film you watched and what did you think?

Genres

Genre	Conventions	Film Titles
Horror	Tense, set in isolated areas, gory, demons, ghosts, killer	Paranormal activity, Silent hill, Insidious, Friday 13th
Thriller	Tension music, Changes in the angle of shots, Quick cuts	Taken, The Dark Knight, Silence of the lambs
Sci-Fi	set in future, alternate worlds, special effects. conflict between good and evil	Star Wars, Sharknado, Avatar, District 9
Comedy	Slap stick, stereotypes, people hurting themselves, offensive humour	Step brothers, dumb and dumber, inbetweeners,
Action	Car chases, fighting, hero an villain and fast paced	Mission impossible, Fast and furious, die hard

The Journey Begins

Congratulations on starting your journey towards becoming a creative and reflective film producer! Start your journey by commenting on your favourite genres and your reasons for being a fan - aim to explore conventions of genre and profile a notable director!