Question 1

IN WHAT WAY DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT, USE AND DEVELOP, OR

CHALLENGE FORMS AND CONVENTIONS OF REAL MEDIA

PRODUCTS

SETTING

SETTING When filming our trailer we decided to use many different

shots, these both being external and internal settings. We followed conventions of film trailers for setting because in many film trailer they use a variety of settings and locations.

We wanted to create a sense of realism within our trailer which enabled us to portray the narrative effectively.

This location in particular is important in our trailer because this is the location we see first and then return back to this location, which suggests the importance of this. It is used to reveal the relationship between the main characters but also reveals the narrative of the trailer towards the end.

TITLE OF THE FILM For the title of our trailer we developed the key

conventions of trailers slightly. Normally the title of the film is the last frame we see, however we decided to put the title of the film 3 shots before the end. We did this as it meant that we were able to hear the title spoken via the voice over as well as seeing it visually on screen. We then followed this with a poignant shot of the female character. The trailer ends on the release date of the film.

COSTUME & PROPS

COSTUME & PROPS Due to our genre there was no costume in particular

that we felt would follow the conventions. However in particular scenes it was important we dressed our actors in a particular way. For example when Melissa is in bed, we needed to make sure we had her in clothing suitable to the situation. Therefore we dressed her in an oversized shirt so she looked comfortable. Also we felt that the therapist should be dressed smart in order to show his authority. Therefore we dressed him in a suit to show is power and dominance.

Props we used were flowers and a phone. The phone enabled us to show who the main character was calling. This helped to portray the narrative. The flowers helped to show the romantic relationship between the characters as well as follow the key conventions of romantic films.

CAMERAWORK

CAMERAWORK Within our trailer we used a variety of shot types including

mid-shots, close ups and a zoom on to a subject. This was following key conventions of film trailers.

In particular this shot we positioned the camera to create empathy for the main camera. We did a high angle shot, which made the female character look weak which fits in with narrative of the trailer.

This shot is also effective, as it is a birds- eye shot of the couple. This helped to establish the relationship, and it also enabled us to create a picnic like situation in the studio due to the weather.

EDITING/SPECIAL EFFECTS

EDITING/ SPECIAL EFFECTS We challenged the key conventions of film trailers

in the romantic genre. Normally in romantic drama genre there is not many special effects used.

We used special effects to create a dream like state as well as a flashback effect.

We used an effect on this section to create a flashback effect. We did this by changing the hue and saturation levels and adding overlay of lights on top of the video.

We used this effect to create a dream-like state, we did this by increasing the brightness levels on the video, to create a dream-like situation.

GENRE We established genre through mise-en-scene. We followed the key conventions of

romantic drama trailers by adding props that have connotations of romance.

The romantic prop of flower is a classic prop used in many romantic drama trailer.

Romantic body language such as dancing and holding hands.

Eye contact between the two main characters suggests intimacy.

With additional shots like the one to the right which suggest the drama side of the hybrid genre. Shots that show despair, emotion and anger.

NARRATIVE AND CHARACTERS

We are introduced to the two main character in the first frames of the film, we are also they are able to portray some of the narrative which helps us see the romantic relationship. This is shown through the body language of the characters and eye contact.

We are then introduced to two more characters, these being Melissa friend and also a therapist. We used the mise-en-scene of these shots to establish a relationship between these characters. Firstly Melissa’s friend, we positioned this in a relaxed and informal environment. There body language is relaxed and they are comfortable within each others company. In contrast to this Melissa and the therapist have very different relationship. In these scenes we are in a much more formal setting and the body language is formal.

KEY CONVENTIONS The majority of our trailer follows the key

conventions of film trailers. We have followed many key convention including the use of many locations and numerous variety of shots.

In terms of the developing key conventions of film trailers, the dramatic climax is normally positioned at the end, however we decided to position this slightly before the end. This enabled us to place a poignant shot at the end to draw in the audience this is known as the killer punch..

We also challenged the key convention of film trailers by positioning the name of the title is not positioned at the end of the film. This is instead positioned after the dramatic climax and the last shot we see is the release date.