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Movie Research: A Quiet Place

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  What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Some conventions that were similar to my final task and this movie are the camera angles used such as close-up shots or low angles. Another convention that I will use is a similar setting such as how the film decided to use an isolated setting to further enhance the feeling of suspense and danger. In the movie, there is also the use of natural lighting and ambient diegetic sounds that help with establishing the setting. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked that the movie included a wide variety of camera angles. I like how the use of these various camera angles helped to set the mood of the scenes and highlight the emotions of the characters. I also enjoyed how the movie made use of different transitions to represent different things such as a change in time or locations. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and y...
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Preparing to film!

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 Hey there, just checking in! Today, our group dove into prepping for filming by researching the supplies we'll need, like props and tools for different scenes. First up, I looked into costumes since I'll be playing the detective role. Turns out, detectives don't wear uniforms like officers; instead, they usually go for suits or formal wear. Good news is, I've got some formal shirts and pants that'll work perfectly. Then, we discussed filming tools. Since pro cameras were out of our budget, we're using a groupmate's iPhone, which has a decent camera. But we still needed stability gear, so we're getting a tripod stand and a gimbal stabilizer for those moving shots. The stabilizer was a bit pricey, but I found a cheaper option online. Next, we brainstormed props for the scenes. We'll definitely need biodegradable white paint or tape for outlines, and we're considering red paint for blood, though we're not set on that yet. Luckily, these items a...
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Genre Research: Mystery

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    Common camera angles in your genre (CAMS) camera angles, movement, shots: Long shots, Two shots, Closeups, Wide shots. Uses high, low, and aerial angles. Pans and tilts are also used. Common Mis-En-Scene in your genre (CLAMPS) Mis-En-scene: Dark hues and subdued lighting are used in mystery films to evoke mystery and suspense. This could also be done purposefully within the plot to keep certain details from the main character. Urban settings are frequently used in mystery films. This is done to make the audience feel comfortable, as this is a familiar environment and could make the audience feel as if it could be them in the circumstance. Characters in mysteries are frequently clothed in everyday attire. The goal is to make it seem nonfictional as possible. Common Editing in your genre:  Shot/Reverse shot to show both sides of a conversation, flashbacks used when resolving a mystery, and black and white filters may be used in a flashback. Common sound in your genre: n...
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