AICE media studies

 The fourth film I chose to research is The Number 23. It was released in 2007. I found this film on watchthetitles.com. This is the last title sequence I will research for now.  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? Titles displayed were that of the production company. The director was also shown. The actor's names were displayed. The visual and special effects team were also credited.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Images prioritized were the repetition of the number 23 over and over.  What connotations do these images carry? These images promote a sense of intrigue. What relation does 23 have to the story? How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? The film establishes a feel of the genre by introducing the feeling of anxiety and linking it to the number 23.  What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? Strategies used include the ability to pull emotion from the ...

 Two Eyes Staring is the 3rd film I've chosen to research. It was released in 2010. It is a horror film. I am watching the title sequence on watchthetitles.com. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? The titles displayed are the actors. The production company was also displayed. Casting directors, as well as visual effects, were displayed also.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Images prioritized is that of everyday life opening into shapes that are used in psychological evaluations.  What connotations do these images carry? The biggest connotation these images carry is the value of perception. As the everyday activities open into these shapes, you begin to wonder if there are any secret meanings.  How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? The title sequence links the emotion of fear to the main idea of the film, which is basically a family home turned worst nightmare with ghosts etc.  What strategie...

 The 2nd movie I chose to research is called splice. It was released in 2009. The title sequence is a bit unique. I watched it on watchthetitles.com.  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? Titles displayed were the production company and the actors. The casting directors were also shown. The other titles were people essential to the film like special effects and makeup.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Images prioritized were up-close shots of reptile skin and what looks like microscope images.  What connotations do these images carry? These images allude to a science feel which goes hand and hand with the storyline of creatures being created.  How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? It establishes a feel for the genre by introducing the idea of some type of creature being made. This brings a feeling of suspense which is vital to a horror film.  What strategies are used to ensure the film ap...

I chose to research the horror movie The Reaping. I got the title sequence from watchthetitles.com.  What titles are displayed in the opening sequences? The titles displayed in the opening sequence were the major people who put the story together as well as the actors. The key players of the film including editors as well as costume designers etc.  What titles are prioritized in the opening sequences? Titles prioritized were the director as well as screenwriters. This can be seen as they were the first to be shown. The producers are also prioritized.  What connotations do these images carry? The images in the title sequence are all extreme, close-ups of insects and frogs and things that bring a scientific feel to the film. This goes with the film as the actors take a scientific approach to the fear of the unknown. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? The music plays a big role in establishing the genre. You can tell a tension is building, re...

 This was another website I researched to collect data. This website was definitely more useful. Under the column title sequences, there was a multitude of examples. The website even broke the clips down into subcategories. Feature films were the ones I chose to look under. This was extremely useful because when I add my own title sequence, I want it to look just as professional. I think I prefer this website over the other. There were even interviews with people who create the designs. This was useful as the process was explained. With the guidelines provided, I believe my title sequence will be amazing. 

 I am looking at this site to collect data. The goal is to find out previously unknown information about titles. I need this research as it is the majority of my final task. In my final task, I will need to add my own titles to my film. This website was recommended as a good place to collect basic information. It is filled with examples. Title design is something that was previously unknown to me. I had no idea just how much effort actually goes into it. This website has provided me with the information needed to create a foundation. I now have a bit more of an idea of what I need to do. 

 The third horror film I have chosen to research is It. This film was released in 2017. It centers around a group of children being antagonized by an underground clown. This movie follows many of the standard conventions of the genre. This is why I thought it would be one of the best options to research. What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? This movie has almost all the elements of a standard horror film. There was a villain with a backstory. There was theme music. There was violence as well as disposable characters.  What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? The element I most liked was the theme music. It made the film all the more memorable. Another element I loved was the costumes. They were pretty scary and represented a great display of mis en scene.  What elements of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? I didn't really enjoy the violence. That is common in most horror films...