Genre Research Activity

Genre Research Activity

1. Historical Genre is a commonly watched and primed genre within the film industry. Historical film's main target is individuals of all ages curious about past and historical events. Although the historical genre has a wide age range and target audience, research states the main audience for a period drama is typically women aged 17-50. Sub-genres within historical films include costume dramas, historical dramas, war films, and films involving medieval periods of time. Often, such films cover a mythical, legendary, or heroic figure and emphasize the extravagant setting with lavish costumes accompanied by spectacle-sweeping musical entities. Common recurring themes in historical films are good vs. evil, humanity vs. a higher being, familial conflict, sacrifice for the greater good, etc. Utilizing social media and trailers, the audience is able to receive an exciting and enticing draw towards the films. "Life is Beautiful", "Shinders List", and "The Darkest Hour" are all examples of historical films.

Extensive historical research is imperative to accurately recreate the time period, costumes, and settings. Transporting the audience through the screen is measured through the skills of mirroring location settings and apparel. The utilization of appropriate props and artifacts enhances the realism of the films. Employing camera techniques and lighting that evoke that visual, sensation, and atmosphere of the time period plus hiring experts to advise on historical accuracy in dialogue, behavior, and costumes. 

Life is Beautiful and Boy in the Striped Pigamas are both films set during the Holocaust, which places them within a historical context, including significant events such as the persecution of Jews by the Nazis is an evident representation of a historical film. Capturing the atmosphere of the era through its costumes, locations, and language, exploring themes of love, humor, and resilience in the face of adversity all revolves around a historical backdrop.

       

Sound Project Blog

Sound Project Analysis

My sound project storyline initially intended to visualize the female character inside a taxi in a busy city. With elements of the car engine, honking, and construction, the sound's purpose was to mirror the busy city sounds like New York City. Requiring to pay, the taxi driver asks the female for 25 dollars. Proceeding to go outside, with her heel walking sounds, she makes her way to a club where she is asked for ID. After the approval from the bouncer, she enters the club and is surrounded by loud music and a crowded environment. Suddenly the police appear leaving the club in chaos. 

Link to sound project outline:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t5F4z-CPEs2pi3PgTv4muVE1cR1nBbx07wkUdzHQxkU/edit?usp=sharing

My group members and I primarily agreed on the ideal storyline and listed possible sounds necessary for certain environments. Additionally, the foley sounds were key to the success of our project. Given the role to film and record, I performed the foley sounds of the heels walking and buckle of the seatbelt outside of school. During school hours we recorded the foley sounds of the wallet zipping and cash rubbing since these resources were easily provided. 

Throughout the days, we added scene by scene of the follow-through. I started with a structured layout, recorded the necessary foley sounds that couldn’t be found through the computer, and then began the editing process. Each group member had their own talents, abilities, and resources, and the team worked collectively and bounced ideas off of each other.

Link to Final Sound Project: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gJTMI5EY4SHah7Tr8D3wsv7pAMRCFI4G/view?usp=sharing

Camera Shots Quiz Analysis

 In my AICE Media class, the students were assigned a creative and detailed task to create a storyline through the combination of 15 shots. The Camera quiz assignment objectivity was to illustrate a message or idea while incorporating a true understanding of angles and shots. Initially, the students has to choose a tangible object or person identified as the subjects or characters of the storyline. Within the 15 shots a certain list of shots were required: an establishing shot, long shot, two medium shots, two close up shots, en extreme close up, a point of view shot, high angle, and low angle. Following, to present and publish the assignment, the storyline images were organized in co order onto a google slideshow where each slide contained a title, image, and description.

Team working with my partner, the initial step to completing the project was outlining and planning the storyline. Then we went to the cafeteria at school to being shooting the images. Asking other students to be included in the visuals and utilizing the environment to our advantage, we made use of our surrounding to develop to clear and successful story. Then, sharing a google slides, we analyzed each shot and wrote a detailed explanation of the purpose of each shot. 

I believe with improved time management and better organization, our images and following description could have benefited the outcome of the assignment. Some of the medium shots were poorly captured and terms where incorrectly utilized in the description. Although the collaboration and planning process was successful, there was a limit of time to better the finalized the results.

Google slides presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kT77x9z7YZrnOeZ0IKel4hWvQy2tHkyXEN6-F8iUMdg/edit?usp=sharing