AICE Media Studies

In the title sequence of my film, the words will usually fade into the scene and fade out, about 3 or so seconds later. In other cases, some will be a part of the environment in a scene, such as on a sign, or on the ground (though still using the same font). My current title for this film is Pen on the Pavement, but while i like it a lot right now, it could change later if i think of something better. I plan to use a free font I found called , which seems to be perfect for the style I want to portray. I plan on making all of the words white, so it could contrast the settings of the movie, but if I find it too similar to where it doesn't stand out, I'll probably change it up a bit. I plan to make the name of the person being mentioned in the sequence a couple sizes bigger that their title/role.

These are the roles a have planned for filming: Camerawomen- Me, my aunt Sorceress- My sister Girl- Me Woman Across the Street- My grandma Angry Man- My Uncle Locations: My house A wooded area, probably some park A crosswalk close to my house A crowded street, most likely Las Olas Boulevard Schedule:  We plan to film: My house scene- March 5th or 6th A wooded area- March 5th or 6th A crosswalk- March 12th or 13th A crowded street- March 6th or 12th Health/ Safety I don't really have any dangerous prop to worry about, bit quite a bit of shooting will be happening near roads, so we will all be as careful as we can. I guess it helps that my mom is also a registered nurse, in case anything happens. We are still in the middle of a pandemic, so we will be wearing masks as much as possible while being out and filming. I have yet to decide if the masks will be apart of the costume or not, but we'll get to it on the day of. 

Title- The Pen on the Pavement  Scene 1      -         Sorceress runs through the woods, constantly looking back while running -         You can hear her footprints and breathing -         She stops and takes out a magic object and clicks a button -         It opens a portal, not seen on camera, but heard. (A whooshing noise) -         Sorceress looks back then steps through the portal -         You can hear it close. (Same whooshing noise) Scene 2 -         Tilt down to a pen on the sidewalk -         Fade to Black Scene 3 -         Shot of a girl sitting while putting shoes on -         You can only see her lower half -         Cut to her walking out the front door, locking it, and walking down the driveway. -         While she’s walking, she puts the hood of her hoodie up. Scene 4 -         Cut to a long shot of a girl walking up to a crosswalk. -         She puts her earbuds in, and music begins to play (becomes trans-diegetic sound) -         She cr

This title sequence was found on Art of the Title link-  https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-addams-family/   What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?          Production companies, movie title, actors/actresses, casting, co-producer, costume designer, music, editors, production designer, director of photography, executive producer, creator of characters, writers, producer, and director. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?          It shows a creepy house and Christmas carolers in the beginning, and the titles in front of drifting smoke. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?     This film is on the creepier side of fantasy, and the dark lighting, mysterious music, and eccentric font help to establish the feeling of a fantasy movie.  What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?          The  dark lighting, mysterious music, and eccentric font appeal to audiences of the fantasy genre. How has

  This title sequence was found on Art of the Title link-  https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/edward-scissorhands/ What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?     Production company, movie title, actors/actresses, music, casting, costume designer, makeup/effects producer, editor, production designer, director of photography, executive producer, story, screenplay, producers, and director.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?     They show many dark creepy images, with weird objects covered in spiderwebs.  How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?     This film has steampunk an horror elements, which works well with the overall fantasy genre. The dark and mysterious lighting helps to establish a mythical, fantastical tone. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?     The dark themes of this movie appeal to it's audience, as well as the knowledge of the movie's director, who has a proficient

This title sequence was found on Watch the Titles! link-  https://www.watchthetitles.com/titlesequence/the-mummy-iii-tomb-of-the-dragon-emperor/   What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?          Director, writers, producers, executive producers, director of photography, production designer, editors, actors/actresses, casting, music, costume designer, production companies, associations.      What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?          They show images of Chinese dragons and other Chinese imagery. It also show landscapes and the rest of the images in the form of traditional Chinese paintings.  How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?     The title sequence establishes the feeling of the fantasy by introducing common mythological themes and figures in chinese culture. It smoothly switches between images in a way that simulates adventure and works well with thundering music, which is common in fantasy movies.   What strategies a

This title sequence was found on Watch the Titles! link-  https://www.watchthetitles.com/titlesequence/snow-white-and-the-huntsman/  What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?     The titles displayed are the director, screenplay writers, screen story, producers, executive producers, director of photography, production designer, editors, actors/actresses, music composer, co-producer, costume designer, casting, visual effects supervisors, and the production company. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?     The sequence prioritizes medieval imagery in the form of armor and weaponry. It also vaguely shows images of lavish dresses and other items and things common in medieval fantasy.  How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?     The lighting in this sequence is dark, which establishes a mysterious tone. There are many medieval themes and item, such as lavish dresses and armour, which is pretty common in this genre. The heavy, thunder

 Art of the Title- https://www.artofthetitle.com/ I'm researching websites to get information on title sequences and I stumbled upon this one. It's called Art of the Title, and it seems to have a lot of cool title sequences. My genre is fantasy, so I need to make sure they have those types of movies. On first glance, it seems to have a big selection of movies to choose from. It also has a space where you can search for title sequences yourself. However, there doesn't seem to be a way to filter or sort through them. I would have liked to have been able to filter by different genres, styles, and types of media. Instead, I have to look through and see what might be good for me and my genre. I do still think it will be helpful though. Anything can give me inspiration for my on title sequence. Watch the Titles!-  https://www.watchthetitles.com/ I found another title design website! This one is called Watch the Titles, and the design immediately appeals to me. From the homepage i

    Low angles are used to make the villain of this film seem very powerful. This film uses tracking shots to follow the characters through fast-paced scenes, such as the chase through the marketplace. Aladdin used medium-close up shots to show the character's emotions when reacting to a person or thing. The mix of diegetic and non-diegetic sounds during the singing scenes helps to really cement the magical and nostalgic feel and it was striving for. Aladdin is a romance movie as well as a fantasy one, so they used shot/reverse shot to show the main characters interacting with each other.      The costumes for this movie were very intricate, as they needed to have them as close as possible to the animated original, while also making it very detailed to fit into the live-action, fantasy world around them. The lighting if this movie was bright for the most part, as the scenes are joyful, magical, and romantic. The acting for Aladdin had to be perfect, because not only is this film se

     Jungle Cruise uses high angles to show situations where the characters are not in power, or are less powerful than what they are facing. This film uses zooming to make the characters stand out against to lush, wild background. The jungle is an important part of the movie, so they use wide shot to showcase it along with the characters and their interactions with it. Ambient sound is used to to enhance the immersion of the movie, letting the audience feel like a part of the movie. They use eye-line matches to show the character's reactions to big, important scenes in the movie.     The costumes in Jungle Cruise lets the character's situations and personalities shine through, for example, the main female character wears pants in a time period where it frowned upon for women, showing her independence. The lighting varies based on the scene, but it is often bright to create an upbeat mood. The acting in this movie is a mix of serious and comedic to make an enjoyable movie with

     As Maleficent is seen as a very powerful camera, low shots are often used to indicate this. During the movie, Maleficent flies through the air a lot, and they follow her through the air by using tracking shots.Establishing shots are used in most movies, but in Mistress of Evil, the establishing show off the beautiful worlds created for this movie. The score of this movie captures the grandness of its classic roots, and reshapes it in a way that represents the movie's tone and setting. There are 2 main storylines happening throughout most of the movie, and crosscutting is used to show them occurring at the same time.     The costumes in this movie are very intricate and complex, as they involve both royal, medieval clothing, and more fantastical elements. The lighting varies throughout this movie, but a prominent feature is the darker lighting, which give a mysterious and distrustful tone. The makeup and prosthetics are used to further chance the fantastical themes of the film.

 I decided to go with the fantasy genre for my pitch, as it seemed to be the most fitting, and stook out to me the most. My pitch deals with magic and a lot of extravagant worldbuilding, which I think fits perfectly with the mythical worlds associated with the fantasy genre.   

The Action genre is usually fast paced, and consists of extravagant fight scenes.  Common Camera Angles, Movement, and Shots used in this genre- Low angles to show power Zoom POV Shots Common Mis-En-Scene used in this genre-  Acting is important Props are especially important to the fight scenes common in this genre. Common Sound present in this genre- The ambient sounds help make scenes fee more natural. Common Editing present in this genre- Split screens Action Movies- Avengers: Endgame Transformers

The Adventure genre focuses on protagonists going on personal journeys, whether it's a physical, cross-world adventure, or a mental one. Common elements of this genre are, storytelling, travelling, and searching for the "unknown". Common Camera Angles, Movement, and Shots used in this genre- High and low angles are used to show power and the lack of it. Common Mis-En-Scene used in this genre-  The acting is an integral part of ALL films, but it is especially important in action films, as characters' emotions and activities heavily impacts what happens in these films. Common Sound present in this genre- Sound Motifs help enhance the viewers experience while watching a film, as they can associate different sounds with different characters and settings, which makes it interesting to hear when they come together. Common Editing present in this genre- Cutaways are common in this genre, especially when focusing on multiple characters in multiple different setting, maybe to

 The Fantasy genre focuses on the impossible, extraordinary things. The most common elements of this genre are mythology and folklore, magic, and exotic, mystical places. Common Camera Angles, Movement, and Shots used in this genre- Low angles are used to emphasize powerful characters.  Tracking shots are used to follow characters during the film. Establishing shots are used to show the setting and any fantastical elements in it. Common Mis-En-Scene used in this genre-  The setting is arguable one of the most important aspects of fantasy, as many films in this genre take place in magical or fantastical worlds. Costume are also an important part of worldbuilding for fantasy films, as they have to make sense for the region and resources present where the film is taking place, and a bad costume could break the immersion in the film.  Common Sound present in this genre- Incidental music and a personalized scores are used to enhance certain scenes and to create a sense of wonder. Common Edi

 Pitch #1- A high schooler discovers a portal to another world in the form of a pen on the sidewalk.     I really like the idea of creating something to do with magic, or other worlds. Even just making the opening of a movie like this seems interesting to me. Just doing the first 2 minutes of a film like this also makes it easier, as i wouldn't have to worry too much about the editing aspect of the magic. Even so, it might be difficult for me to give enough context in the beginning to let the viewer know what the movie will be about. Anyways, I won't know until I try it.  Pitch #2- A girl is trapped in a slightly varying time loop that starts over each day.     I like this film idea because it could go in many different ways. There is a lot of room to play with the characters and their interactions. I don't know how easy it would be to film, but it would be interesting to find out . This idea does seem cool to me, but even so, I prefer the first pitch. I chose to do the fir