Friday 27 January 2012
Green Street
Until the character's voice over, the genre is not very well established within the opening scene of Green Street. The clip opens on a close-up of the main character at an airport handing money over, we can tell he will be one of the main characters because all the cuts are of him and following him on his journey. As well as an aeroplane, another form of transport used within the first two minutes is a train, this could suggest to the audience that this film is going to be about him running away and escaping/ hiding, which they could either associate with action/ adventure films or the gangster genre. It contradicts what we as an audience typically associate with a gangster film because bright lighting is used, when we think of conventions of a gangster film, we assume dark lighting will be used and dull lighted back streets. When he is walking through the airport it announces over the tannoy that the guy has arrived in Heathrow airport, he then also gets on the underground, from where this film has been chose to be set, we assume that it's going to be a British realist gangster genre. The guy pays money over the desk and then continues to walk through the airport, if the money was not an important factor within the film or didn't have any relation to the genre then they would have just filmed him boarding the plane, but because they have showed him handing money over, we as the audience jump to conclusions that money is going to be a major factor within this film or it contributes to the fact that we think it's a British realist gangster film.
Until the character's voice over, the genre is not very well established within the opening scene of Green Street. The clip opens on a close-up of the main character at an airport handing money over, we can tell he will be one of the main characters because all the cuts are of him and following him on his journey. As well as an aeroplane, another form of transport used within the first two minutes is a train, this could suggest to the audience that this film is going to be about him running away and escaping/ hiding, which they could either associate with action/ adventure films or the gangster genre. It contradicts what we as an audience typically associate with a gangster film because bright lighting is used, when we think of conventions of a gangster film, we assume dark lighting will be used and dull lighted back streets. When he is walking through the airport it announces over the tannoy that the guy has arrived in Heathrow airport, he then also gets on the underground, from where this film has been chose to be set, we assume that it's going to be a British realist gangster genre. The guy pays money over the desk and then continues to walk through the airport, if the money was not an important factor within the film or didn't have any relation to the genre then they would have just filmed him boarding the plane, but because they have showed him handing money over, we as the audience jump to conclusions that money is going to be a major factor within this film or it contributes to the fact that we think it's a British realist gangster film.
Football Factory
Within the opening scene we are able to establish what genre this film is, this would come under the gangster genre. We can tell this through many different conventions, the fighting scene and uncalled for punching, their clothing, the location etc. The location at the start of this film is walking through dark streets and then they have a fight outside the pub. The location and clothing makes the audience believe it is a gangster styled film and the lighting is quite dark which is another convention of a gangster genre. In the first two minutes you can tell who the leaders of the group are and who will be the main characters because of how much the camera cuts back to them and that they are positioned at the front of the group. Even though he isn't one of the leaders, we think the guy who put the bomb under the door will be a main character because of how much the camera cuts back to him. After a passer by has shouted at them labeling them as 'animals' narration is played over the top, of a boy who's thinking, it's as if what is being said is what he's thinking. Sex references are used and he swears throughout this narration, this is a something that is associated with the gangster genre because they think they are rebellious.
Within the opening scene we are able to establish what genre this film is, this would come under the gangster genre. We can tell this through many different conventions, the fighting scene and uncalled for punching, their clothing, the location etc. The location at the start of this film is walking through dark streets and then they have a fight outside the pub. The location and clothing makes the audience believe it is a gangster styled film and the lighting is quite dark which is another convention of a gangster genre. In the first two minutes you can tell who the leaders of the group are and who will be the main characters because of how much the camera cuts back to them and that they are positioned at the front of the group. Even though he isn't one of the leaders, we think the guy who put the bomb under the door will be a main character because of how much the camera cuts back to him. After a passer by has shouted at them labeling them as 'animals' narration is played over the top, of a boy who's thinking, it's as if what is being said is what he's thinking. Sex references are used and he swears throughout this narration, this is a something that is associated with the gangster genre because they think they are rebellious.
Snatch
The opening scene of Snatch tells the audience that this film comes under the gangster genre. The conventions used to show us this is the props involved. A diamond is being examined when then title of the film Snatch appears and money is also shown within the first two minutes, this gives the audience the impression that robbery or stolen goods is going to be sold. The end of the opening clips closes on a man hiding the diamond within a briefcase and because of the name of the film 'Snatch' we assume that the diamond has been 'snatched' and think that it will play a massive part in the film. Dim lighting is used and non diegetic parallel music plays over the top of the action in the first two minutes. The music is quite fast paced and is music you'd associate with an action based film, and within the music a siren sounds which suggests it's going to be agangster film. The film opens on four guys taking off their disguises, which suggests robbery or something illegal because they were hiding their identity, which is what you associate with a gangster themed film. In the opening scene we are shown them gambling at a casino table which gives the impression that the film is about money and stealing, which relates back to the title.There is fighting and punching involved when introducing one of the characters, which is something we as the audience would associate with a gangster film. The locations that have been used is the back of a van, dimly lit backstreet's (which is used in similar genre films) and an office, which is not normally an aspect you would associate with the gangster genre but it gives the impression of dodgy business, because it is all done in secret and the money is chucked around. As well as Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch is a film directed by Guy Ritchie, who is known for making gangster films, which is another reason we as the audience believe that is the genre.
The opening scene of Snatch tells the audience that this film comes under the gangster genre. The conventions used to show us this is the props involved. A diamond is being examined when then title of the film Snatch appears and money is also shown within the first two minutes, this gives the audience the impression that robbery or stolen goods is going to be sold. The end of the opening clips closes on a man hiding the diamond within a briefcase and because of the name of the film 'Snatch' we assume that the diamond has been 'snatched' and think that it will play a massive part in the film. Dim lighting is used and non diegetic parallel music plays over the top of the action in the first two minutes. The music is quite fast paced and is music you'd associate with an action based film, and within the music a siren sounds which suggests it's going to be agangster film. The film opens on four guys taking off their disguises, which suggests robbery or something illegal because they were hiding their identity, which is what you associate with a gangster themed film. In the opening scene we are shown them gambling at a casino table which gives the impression that the film is about money and stealing, which relates back to the title.There is fighting and punching involved when introducing one of the characters, which is something we as the audience would associate with a gangster film. The locations that have been used is the back of a van, dimly lit backstreet's (which is used in similar genre films) and an office, which is not normally an aspect you would associate with the gangster genre but it gives the impression of dodgy business, because it is all done in secret and the money is chucked around. As well as Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch is a film directed by Guy Ritchie, who is known for making gangster films, which is another reason we as the audience believe that is the genre.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels
In the first two minutes we are able to establish that the genre of this film is going to be a British realist gangster film. A convention which shows the audience this is the location. The opening scene is filmed in back streets in a run down hidden road and men are selling stolen goods. The fact that within the first two minutes we are shown they are selling stolen goods, it suggests that is going to be the theme of the film, which is why it is a British realist gangster film. They then run from the police, which shows they're rebellious and that what they are doing is wrong, this is another convention of a British realist gangster genre. It is filmed in run down streets and the lighting used is very dark, which is something we would associate with this type of genre. Another point to back up why I believe the genre of this film is going to be a British realist gangster film is because of the accents the characters have. They have a heavy LONDON?! accent, supporting why I think this film comes under this genre. The main character talking has a witty humour and comes across as quite sarcastic, even though the characters are humorous this film would not fall under the comedy genre because the other conventions support why it is a British realist gangster film. Jason Statham, who is the main character we see in the beginning, has also starred in other British realist gangster films, so because he plays the role well in others suggests that Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels is going to be the same genre, because of the actor who is used. The director and writer of this film was Guy Ritchie, who directs British realist gangster films, so because it is a Guy Ritchie film, the audience assume it will be similar to his previous work. So because it's a Guy Ritchie film and the actors used, we as the audience, assume that the genre of this film is a British realist gangster film.
In the first two minutes we are able to establish that the genre of this film is going to be a British realist gangster film. A convention which shows the audience this is the location. The opening scene is filmed in back streets in a run down hidden road and men are selling stolen goods. The fact that within the first two minutes we are shown they are selling stolen goods, it suggests that is going to be the theme of the film, which is why it is a British realist gangster film. They then run from the police, which shows they're rebellious and that what they are doing is wrong, this is another convention of a British realist gangster genre. It is filmed in run down streets and the lighting used is very dark, which is something we would associate with this type of genre. Another point to back up why I believe the genre of this film is going to be a British realist gangster film is because of the accents the characters have. They have a heavy LONDON?! accent, supporting why I think this film comes under this genre. The main character talking has a witty humour and comes across as quite sarcastic, even though the characters are humorous this film would not fall under the comedy genre because the other conventions support why it is a British realist gangster film. Jason Statham, who is the main character we see in the beginning, has also starred in other British realist gangster films, so because he plays the role well in others suggests that Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels is going to be the same genre, because of the actor who is used. The director and writer of this film was Guy Ritchie, who directs British realist gangster films, so because it is a Guy Ritchie film, the audience assume it will be similar to his previous work. So because it's a Guy Ritchie film and the actors used, we as the audience, assume that the genre of this film is a British realist gangster film.
Tuesday 24 January 2012
There's Something About Mary
From the first two minutes, the audience would assume that the genre of this film would be romance. We would think this because the man singing in the tree is like he's serenading someone, which can be interpreted as quite a romantic gesture. It could also suggest comedy because he is sat in a tree and is repeating some humerous lyrics. It is filmed in daytime so the lighting is quite bright which shows it isn't going to be a horror film and that the film will be a happier film. The lyrics of the song he is singing are 'there is something about Mary' which tells the audience Mary is going to be a main character, because she is the title of the film, her name is used within the song so we assume the lyrics is a clue to the genre being romance and that someone might think there is something about Mary. The font used is in red and pinks and the credits at the beginning of the film has hearts appearing, which supports the idea that we think the genre of this film is romantic comedy.
From the first two minutes, the audience would assume that the genre of this film would be romance. We would think this because the man singing in the tree is like he's serenading someone, which can be interpreted as quite a romantic gesture. It could also suggest comedy because he is sat in a tree and is repeating some humerous lyrics. It is filmed in daytime so the lighting is quite bright which shows it isn't going to be a horror film and that the film will be a happier film. The lyrics of the song he is singing are 'there is something about Mary' which tells the audience Mary is going to be a main character, because she is the title of the film, her name is used within the song so we assume the lyrics is a clue to the genre being romance and that someone might think there is something about Mary. The font used is in red and pinks and the credits at the beginning of the film has hearts appearing, which supports the idea that we think the genre of this film is romantic comedy.
Arlington Road
The genre is not very well established to start off with, but from the blood, we assume that it is going to be a horror. The location is filmed within a nice estate full of big family houses, and a child is walking up the road cradling his arm which is gushing with blood. It is filmed in broad daylight which challenges the traditional horror/ thriller stereotypes because people normally assume it's going to be dark lighting, filmed at night etc. From the first two minutes, the audience would think that this film is a horror because of the blood and gore, but this film is actually a thriller, which is why the genre is not very well established at first! As the audience we also meet the protagonist in the first two minutes. You can tell he is the protagonist because he takes the injured boy to hospital. The first two minutes suggests that the protagonist and the boy are the main characters because shots mainly cut back to them. Because the film opens on a gory scene and shows us the injured child within the first two minutes, we assume it's going to be a crucial part within the film.
The genre is not very well established to start off with, but from the blood, we assume that it is going to be a horror. The location is filmed within a nice estate full of big family houses, and a child is walking up the road cradling his arm which is gushing with blood. It is filmed in broad daylight which challenges the traditional horror/ thriller stereotypes because people normally assume it's going to be dark lighting, filmed at night etc. From the first two minutes, the audience would think that this film is a horror because of the blood and gore, but this film is actually a thriller, which is why the genre is not very well established at first! As the audience we also meet the protagonist in the first two minutes. You can tell he is the protagonist because he takes the injured boy to hospital. The first two minutes suggests that the protagonist and the boy are the main characters because shots mainly cut back to them. Because the film opens on a gory scene and shows us the injured child within the first two minutes, we assume it's going to be a crucial part within the film.
Friday 20 January 2012
The Skeleton Key
The genre is not very established, but from the conventions used within the first two minutes you get the impression it could be a thriller/ adventure/ drama. Western music is playing, which suggests not entirely based in the city which is where the hospital is located, so perhaps a location more quiet. Also set in a hospital/ hospice, which suggests the film might involve deaths and the theme of loneliness. The lighting isn't dull which can be associated with deaths, it is natural lighting which is quite bright, which tells the audiece it isn't going to be gruesome deaths. Within the first two minutes the cuts are mainly to Kate Hudson, which shows the audience that she is going to be the main character. Kate Hudson is known for starring in romantic comedy films so for her to be starring in a film including death is a change for her, unless romance is brought into it. But within the first two minutes there are no indications that romance will be involved because there is no cross cuts to other characters to suggest romace is involved in this film. The audience finds out that loneliness and isolation is the theme within this film, they find this out by the cuts to the patients in the hospice who are lonely and on their own. When one of the patients cry, Kate Hudson takes their belongings out to the bin where there are three other boxes already in there. This shows that the previous people that have died have had no family there to claim it, so shows the theme of being isolated and unwanted.
The genre is not very established, but from the conventions used within the first two minutes you get the impression it could be a thriller/ adventure/ drama. Western music is playing, which suggests not entirely based in the city which is where the hospital is located, so perhaps a location more quiet. Also set in a hospital/ hospice, which suggests the film might involve deaths and the theme of loneliness. The lighting isn't dull which can be associated with deaths, it is natural lighting which is quite bright, which tells the audiece it isn't going to be gruesome deaths. Within the first two minutes the cuts are mainly to Kate Hudson, which shows the audience that she is going to be the main character. Kate Hudson is known for starring in romantic comedy films so for her to be starring in a film including death is a change for her, unless romance is brought into it. But within the first two minutes there are no indications that romance will be involved because there is no cross cuts to other characters to suggest romace is involved in this film. The audience finds out that loneliness and isolation is the theme within this film, they find this out by the cuts to the patients in the hospice who are lonely and on their own. When one of the patients cry, Kate Hudson takes their belongings out to the bin where there are three other boxes already in there. This shows that the previous people that have died have had no family there to claim it, so shows the theme of being isolated and unwanted.
Pleminary exercise: Continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom he/ she then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. This task should demonstrate match on action, shot reverse shot and the 180 degree rule.
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