Evaluation main task (1)
- 1. Rafi Ahmed / Media As Level
- 2. The thriller film genre convention can be found in the variety of sub- genres. This includes: Murky colour structures and low key lighting used in order to signify the unknown and suspense. The type of lighting used for my media product was very important when making a thriller film. This is because lighting can change the image and message coming across within different genres. Thriller movies use dim, dark low key lighting .This is shown in many of my scenes involving the stalker on the computer this is because light can create a mood of tension and frightening behaviour. Most murder and stalking scenes are usually presented with a sinister tone and eerie setting. The train station and a bedroom was the main scene of my film because settings that depict a normal and everyday environment add to the suspense and vulnerability. Isolation is a common theme which shows the character as vulnerable in comparison to the antagonist. This is presented throughout the opening sequence as the protagonist is seen to be walking alone and is desperate for company as she is constantly on her phone. Anxious appearance during the stalking, shows a clear sense of pursuit between the protagonist and the antagonist, creating suspense and tension. in a mystery and thriller movie there is usually a plot twist or Concluding recognition of why the antagonist has acted in a certain way, normally due to a connection with the protagonist. However cause it’s an opening sequence it would be impracticable to place a plot twist or meaning.
- 3. Unknown being a Mystery /Thriller film with hints of social network problems would mainly be aimed for males and females aged predominately 15-19, with most of the people which I surveyed being within this age group. However, due to the mixed genres mystery and thriller within the open sequence could also appeal to those younger and older than this age group. Thrillers appeal to both male and female audiences and a variety of social classes conventionally through the use of relatable characters and themes. The target audience would also be interested in modern life and viewers into technology, this is linked the Thriller film genre which conventionally influenced by real-life events. Thrillers that interests my target audience is the use of suspense and tension. As they are more likely to appeal to young adults due to the exciting and fast-paced nature of them this can be specifically seen with psychological thrillers which uses constant twists in plot to keep the audience on the edge of their seat.
- 4. Before the shooting of the film I planned out a questionnaire for my target audience for the characters of the opening sequence. What I found out from the audience is that their drawn to character which they can relate to and build sympathy with as the narrative continues. The characters of unknown are teens this is because during the teenage years social media and technology is the constant focus. Audience are attracted to the mystery of disguise. The mystery of disguise is conventionally used on the antagonist character so that the audience are unaware of what the character is like. Unknown attracts the audience as the antagonist character is presented in the same concepts. It is not revealed his full identification in the film as it is just an opening sequence. With my research I was able to discover that the audience who appeal to thriller love the concepts of it like: Uncertainty and Tension, Theatrical Atmosphere and Adrenalin Feeling etc. Unknown provides these concepts, leaving the audience on the edge of their chair wanting more. A lot of scenes
- 5. Since the preliminary task I have gained & developed my knowledge and understanding on technologies and their use. When doing the preliminary task it was as students first time filming a project therefore did not have an understanding for products such as tripods, mic however slowly being taught about what each product and going out film we gained the knowledge by fiddling about with the resources ourselves to ensure our filming came out how we wanted it. Furthermore I have learnt that technologies are more complex then what we tend to believe at first as an example could be when editing the first preliminary task we had to use a software whereby we have never used and had to add music in the background make different effects all had to be taught with limited help. This created us to expand and development in understanding of different technologies in this project was key and overall a great thing to understand and learn in our media task.