AICE Media Studies

**Title: "Sisters of Shadows"** **Font:** 1. Main Title - "Sisters of Shadows" - Aery Black 2. Subtitle - "Shadows" - Pale White 3. Credits - Youre NextDemo **Contrast:** Color - The main title "Sisters of Shadows" will be in Aery Black to create a stark contrast against a dark background. The subtitle "Shadows" will be in a pale white color to add an eerie effect. **Size:** The main title "Sisters of" will be larger and more prominent on the screen, emphasizing its importance and grabbing the audience's attention. The subtitle "Shadows" will be slightly smaller and positioned under the main title. The credits will be smaller in size but still legible for the audience. **Working title:** "Sisters of Shadows" **Title Entrance and Exit:** The main title "Sisters of" will dramatically fade in from darkness, gradually becoming more visible until it reaches its full intensity. The subtitle "Sh...

Schedule Day 1: - Location: Abandoned House - Scenes: Introduction, Characters' Arrival - Extras: None - Props/Effects: Minimal blood, eerie atmosphere, dim lighting - Special Notes: Introduce characters and establish the unsettling nature of the house Day 2: - Location: Woods - Scenes: Creepy Encounter, Chase Sequence - Extras: 5-7 Extras as background performers - Props/Effects: Fog machine, eerie sound effects, fake weapon - Special Notes: Focus on creating suspense and fear with the chase scene Day 3: - Location: Hospital - Scenes: Investigative scene, Supernatural Encounter - Extras: 10 Extras as hospital staff, patients - Props/Effects: Medical equipment, supernatural visual effects - Special Notes: Mix tension with supernatural elements for a thrilling experience Day 4: - Location: Basement - Scenes: Discovery of Dark Secret, Terrifying Surprise - Extras: None - Props/Effects: Blood splatter, flickering lights, eerie sound effects - Special Notes: Build suspense with the rev...

  **Title: "Sisters of Shadows"** **Script:** --- **INT. OLD, CREAKY HOUSE - NIGHT** *We open to a dark, eerie house with creaking floorboards and flickering lights. JESSICA (early teen) cautiously walks through the hallway, clutching a flashlight.* **JESSICA** *Sophie? Are you here?* *Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream echoes through the house.* **JESSICA** *Sophie!* *Jessica races towards the source of the sound, her heart pounding with fear.* --- **INT. ABANDONED BASEMENT - CONTINUOUS** *Jessica finds her younger sister, SOPHIE (late teens), bound to a chair, tears streaking her face.* **SOPHIE** *Jessica, help me!* *A shadowy figure lurks in the corner.* **JESSICA** *Who are you? What do you want with us?* *The figure steps into the dim light, revealing itself to be an ancient, ghostly presence.* **GHOST** *We've been waiting for you...* **INT. ABANDONED BASEMENT - CONTINUOUS** *Jessica frantically searches for something to cut Sophie free, her hands t...

Movie Research: The Babadook What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? - The Babadook incorporates elements such as psychological horror, supernatural entities, and the exploration of repressed emotions. It utilizes suspense and tension to create a sense of unease, making the viewer question what is real and what is imagined. The film also examines the impact of grief and loss, adding emotional depth to the horror. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? - I appreciated the psychological aspect of The Babadook, where the horror stemmed from the internal struggles of the characters. The film effectively blurred the lines between reality and nightmare, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. The exploration of psychological trauma and the portrayal of authentic human emotions were aspects that resonated with me. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are thinkin...

What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? - A Quiet Place utilizes key conventions of the horror genre, primarily suspense, atmosphere, and survival elements. It relies heavily on the fear of the unknown and the vulnerability of the characters. The use of silence as a source of tension and the presence of a lurking threat are common elements found in the genre. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? - The movie effectively built tension through the use of sound design, or rather, the absence of sound. A Quiet Place capitalized on the fear of making noise and heightened the suspense by putting the characters in constant danger. The film's ability to create a tense atmosphere without relying on dialogue was both impressive and engaging. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are thinking of not filming for your final task? - One convention that did not resonate w...

 Movie Research: Get Out What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Get Out skillfully integrates multiple components of the horror genre, including psychological suspense, tension-building moments, and an overall feeling of unease. By doing so, the film effectively captures and maintains the audience's attention. Additionally, it ventures beyond typical horror narratives by exploring the theme of racial inequality and injecting social commentary into the plot. This integration of social issues elevates the film, adding depth and complexity to the traditional horror elements. Through its thought-provoking exploration of racial dynamics, Get Out offers a unique and compelling take on the genre, creating a memorable and resonant viewing experience. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? Get Out truly stood out to me for its masterful use of symbolism and metaphor to effectively convey its message. Through it...

    The movie I’ll be looking at is “Terrified”. A film made in 1963 by Paul Julian, it is known as one of the most ambiguous and haunting title sequences of his time. By being apart of the golden age of American film productions. Let’s dig deeper into its conventions. 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequence? During the opening sequence, the names of the actors were displayed as well as the different characters and directors/ producers were recognized. After the moments of terror, it framed the main title card and subsequent credits. The way the letters were added to the genre. It looked kind of broken like similar to the structure of bones.  2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  In the opening sequence, there were a lot of spooky things. We see a man drowning in an open grave. They displayed pictures of tombstones and a masked villain. The opening mainly focused on the actors bloodshot eyes to bring in the title card and other cre...

 M y title research is the movie Murder by death.  -- What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  The titles are the title of the movie and production and then it gives the name of all the actors. While it shows the cutouts of the actors it gives their names. The font is roman, to give an old-fashioned vibe. Old West type of setting showing few shades of color. Also states anyone who contributed to the film.  -- What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  The first important image in the corpse on the floor with knives stabbed in their back. Then it shows throughout the opening sequence the reaction of all the actors (cutouts). This shows that the main lead or mystery is the death of the corpse which was murder. But by who? Some seem shocked and others seem calm.  -- How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outside?  By the reactions of the actors, it gives a scary/spooky mystery feeling. Who killed the person?...

  The film that I chose to analyze is Dead Silence because it is a great representation of how a horror film should be.  The website I used wa s  :  Art of the Title What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?   The  titles  that are displayed  first  is the title of the film. It is in red  and has  a spooky looking font to add to the way that the movie is horror. The next titles  are from who made the film and a brief description of what to expect. Then it goes into naming everyone who helped contribute  to  making the film happen like the actors and what not.    What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The images that are prioritized look like scenes from out the movie. They are images that give a feel f or what will happen in the movie without fully telling what exactly is going on. The movie is on a marionette that is very haunting and the image of him in the opening sequenc...

Today, I am excited to share with you my discovery of an amazing website called Art of the Title. As I was conducting research for my short film, I stumbled upon this treasure trove of inspiration. Upon landing on the website, I was immediately captivated by a colorful and visually striking graphic of a woman's face. This captivating image serves as the introduction to director and screenwriter Chloe Okuno's favorite title sequences. As I began to explore the site further, I found myself immersed in a plethora of opening titles and captivating articles. What particularly drew me to this website is its user-friendly interface. Located on the right-hand side of the site, there is a convenient navigation panel offering options to explore multiple opening sequences. For those seeking a wider selection, the website allows you to browse through an endless array of favorite designers and studios. And if your desired title sequence is still elusive, fret not, as the website also provid...