Photo of a Thriller Setting

I class this as setting for a thriller because:

- dark/gloomy

- misty

- mysterious

- meeting place

- murder scene

- abandoned

- isolated

 

Falling Down - Iconic Sounds

We were asked to re-create the sound of an opening scene of the thriller 'Falling Down' using Garage Band, iTunes and SoundBible.com.
We had to watch the original opening scene and write down what sound it was and the time every sound came in and what time they finished.
The video was then uploaded to Garage Band where the sound was taken out, and from our timing notes we had to find similar sounds download them. From this we could then plot the sound effects onto the timeline and match them to the exact time that the sound comes in up to 2:30.

I personally think that the sound effects were near enough to the original and still creates a mysterious atmosphere.

Shot Reverse Shot - Finn Arnold

Shot Reverse Shot

This is a presentation I produced on Prezi.com to show my group in media, how to shoot a shot reverse shot.

Thriller Film Openings for Analysis

Crank:


Narrative: Non-Linear and Restricted

Sub-Genre: Action-Thriller

Setting: Urban, Isolated

Characters: Gang, Drug Dealers, Murderers, Psychopath

Typical Scene: Black Mail, Phone call/Video call

Enigma Code: What is the drug?



Enemy of the State:



Narrative: Linear and Omniscient

Sub-Genre: Politcal

Typical Scene: Murder, Confrontation

Setting: Abandoned, Isolated

Characters: Victim, Killer

Enigma Code: Who is this man? Why are they killing this helpless old man?


The Minority Report:

 

Narratives: Non-Linear, Restricted

Sub-Genre: Crime/Techno Thriller

Typical Scene: Murder Scene

Setting: Isolated, Futuristic Office

Characters: Victim, Murderer, Agent/Officer (Law enforcer)

Enigma Code: Who is the Murderer?
Why is the Murderer's name on the ball?


Shutter Island:



Sub-Genre: Mystery-psychological

Narrative: Non-linear, restricted

Setting: Boat - Isolated

Character: Detectives

Typical Scene: Panic Scene, Flashbacks

Enigma Code: Where are they going?
Why are they on a boat?
How did his wife die?

Self Assessment

Understanding your Level/Grade

At the moment, based on the comments, effort, knowledge of thrillers and time I have spent on my media work I give myself a low L4... (A3).

16 marks =A

Targets to Improve:

- analyse in more detail

- annotate more

- put more time into my work

- organization

- constantly update blog with new work

Se7en Title Sequence Remake

Se7en Title Sequence:

We were asked to re-create the Se7en title sequence using the clips, pictures and music we were provided with.
To create this edit I used Final Cut Pro, and through a list of pictures, trailer clips, timing and effects I eventually created a successful title sequence for a thriller as it gives a small story to the movie with dark, gloomy effects and music creating a mysterious atmosphere with flashing images.

Self-Evaluation

Test on my knowledge of Thrillers:

CHARACTERS:

1. DETECTIVE /
2. INVESTIGATOR x - INSPECTOR /
3. SERIAL/KILLER /
4. ASSASSIN /
5. TERRORIST /
6. SPY /
7. PSYCHOPATH /
8. CRIMINAL /
9. STALKER /

SUB-CATEGORIES OF THRILLERS:

10. PSYCHOLOGICAL /
11. CRIME /
12. POLITICAL /

 PLEASURE FOR AUDIENCE IS TO:

13. SOLVE/THE/MYSTERY /

CLASSIC SCENES:

14. ASSASSINATION /
15. KIDNAPPING /
16. CRIME/SCENE /
17. MURDER /
18. INTERROGATION /
19. A/MEETING/IN/SECRET /
20. TERRORISM /

LOCATIONS:

21. ISOLATED /
22. A_AN_O__D x (abandoned)
23. CONCEALED /
24. ADULT /
25. CITIES /

MOOD/ATMOSPHERE:

26. MYSTERY /
27. SUSPENSE /

NOT....

28. SCARY / (HORROR) /

SELF-EVALUATION:

• How many did you get? 

I scored 26/28

• Are you meeting the expectations of an A Level student by taking responsibility for your achievement/grades?

 I am currently meeting the expectations of an A level student, I am completing tasks set on time to a high standard, I have organized by time to work around social life to complete my work.

• How much do you know - how effective has your note-taking in class?

 My note taking in class, experience with a camera, watching films and reading reviews has given me a high understanding of a thriller.

• What was the activity that stood out that helped you remember (watching student work, making the se7en edit, studying own film examples, or the mind map)?

 Getting experience with the camera, editing effects, efficient note-taking and watching thriller films has helped me understand what a thriller is.

• How effective has your 3 hrs Independent Learning (H/W) been? 

 I have gained a high knowledge of effective camera angles, how these affect the the mood and atmosphere of the genre. Also gained good time/organization and camera skills.

• How will you improve?

 I will improve by looking back on feedback given to my by my teacher, looking over the mark scheme and applying this to my work.