film analyses 2#

SHERLOCK HOMES 

overview of the film

the story of a different but genius detective who trys to solve the case of the acts of murder, in Victorian England.

conventions of the film opening 

enigma :

• why do the men have guns ?
• who is the man running at the start?
• why is he running ?
• where are they going?
• why is he planning the attack? 

other conventions :

• introduction to main characters
• music sets the mood for the genre by being quick pace and light and quick
• introduction to location my running through the streets of old London town 

Costume 

Sherlock homes is in casual Victorian clothing , where as Dr Watson is wearing smart clothing showing a difference between them and creating a conflict of clothing. 

Actors

Robert Downey JR - an actor known for interesting action characters

Jude Law - an actor known for lovable characteristics 

Mark Strong - and actor seen as the  big bad boss "intimidating"  

Make up 

Sherlock homes appears grubby, the other actors are fairly clean.

Props

Horse and cart, Shotguns and Revolvers.

Setting 

The streets of Victorian London, England  at night to give a suspense to the mood

Editing 

They have put the production logos into the street pavement, there are lots of straight cuts to keep the mood of action.


Lighting
the lighting is low key to also help keep the mood tense and mysterious , creating enigma


Camera 
there is tracking shot following the cart telling the audience it is of importance, there is a close up on Robert downey JR showing hes is the main character.


sound 
-diagetic : horses, guns reloading, people running
-non diagetic : tense music

Job Roles in Film

Producer -  the oversee the whole film and may also be involved in marketing and distribution.  
       there roles include 

• raises money for the production
• arranges the shooting schedules
• keeps the film in budget
•  comes up with ideas

Director - is a person who visualises the script and arranges the actors to create a scene.

• organises the films scenes 
• visualises the script 
• can sometimes pick the actors  
• gives motivations and motives 

Camera operator - is a person who captures the film in all types of light and location

• they transport maintain and use the equipment
• they capture the film and maintain the mood through camera
• they take creative shots and angles 

Sound operator  - is the person who capture the sounds in all types of conditions 

• they transport maintain and use the equipment
• they capture the sound using mics and booms

our pitch

our pitch ideas

feedback 

• may be too much for two mins
• keep it simple 
• what enigma will it raise?

with these comments we have simplified the story line and given the characters more depth

Key questions to considered

1. Is it practical ?
In my opinion yes it is , it set in a street location, with average actors and average plots however the most difficult part is the props I.e. the sniper although Kane is making a replica from wood.
2. Is it an idea that works to the strengths of the group ?
Yes, I think that is because it combines our interests and creative ideas with room in the genre to expand our creative abilities.
3. Will it show off the skills you have learnt so far on the course ? 
Yes, we plan to use a variety of camera shots we would have not known if not for on the course, the conventions, denotations and connotations which will better the structure of our film opening. 
4. Is it something you can reasonably shoot and edit in the time available ? 
I think so because it is quite a simple film opening (less is more) but I imagine it will take a good few hours editing and shooting another good few hours to set everything up.  
5. Can you get access/ permission to shoot in the chosen location at the chosen times?
Well its on the street which is public property, we may struggle finding a rooftop.
6. Can you organise lighting to use in that location ?
well we will be using natural lighting, and street lights.
7. have you included dialogue ? if so, will it work to shoot conversation in that location 
yes, possible not we may have film the dialogue as a close up inside a recording studio to avoid the hustle of the street 
8. do you have guaranteed high quality reliable actors to play the characters ? 
we will be staring in one groups film therefore we have come to an agreement to act for each others films although we are try to use adults more as it will look more professional.

Logos cut scenes

Target audience

We did some research into target audience by looking at the uk film council, to help us realize what genres would be in the interest of the general public and who our film introductions should be aimed at.



thriller/suspense is our genre so we where pleased to see it being the second popular choice. with 28% people choosing it as there favorite. There are advantages for this being it can be a popular amount most people however it can mean , people expect a lot from us based on our genre of film.



 by analysis the data we found from the UK film council we found that our target audience is that females 35 and older enjoy watching our particular genre of film. however with it being the second most popular a large percetage of 35 + males also like to watch the film.

anyalsis of mystery films

Characters - shady unknown characters 

                    - detective character 

Mise-en-scene - costume - long trench coats, hats, suits 

                             lighting - low key lighting, street lights

                             actors - males

                             make up - rain drenched 

                             props - guns, bullets 

                             setting - alleyways, cites and streets 

iconography - shady costumes

                      - guns 

                      - night streets

                      - clues 

narrative - cliff hanger moments, moments of suspense , non linear 

themes - revenge, conflict, mystery 

sound - diagetic - guns 

                             - cameras 

                             - dialogue 

                             - footsteps 

          - non diagetic - music

                                  - narrative voice   

what other films is it like?

The sniper character we hope to have some qualities of mystery from Ezio from Assassins Creed Brotherhood game, but also have the the intelligence of "hitman" when planning the killing. The detective we hope to have some qualities like sherock homes.

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i looked for a video similar to our ideas, but Dead men was the nearest genre of film i could find closest to our idea. 

Costume: - the runner is dressed normally,  

                  -the killer has his face hidden with the hooded top

Lighting: - high key lighting during the killing

                - low key lighting on the mysteriously died scene.

Actors: - all males

Male up: - non

Props: - gun 

           - tv (for report)

Setting: -woods (creating classic stereotypical death place)

             - dark house ( killer is hidden) 

              - 

Pitch idea for a film opening

The synopsis (the basic story line and genre) 
several men murdered and the police are investigating it and there is a assassin killing certain men. The genre is thriller/mystery.
The 2 minute opening (what happens)
it starts with credits over slow music, then quick white edit into press conference, where a n important man TBE talks about some resent murder. then as he talks its cuts to a man walking down a rainy street all alone.Then seen through a sniper scope and cuts to the guy with the weapon all in black. then shot to his finger as it moves onto the trigger an as he pulls the trigger it cuts to black and you hear the bang then title.
who are the target audience?
15+
enigma
who is the killer?
what are his motives?
who will he strike next?
will the police catch him ?
locations
conference room and dark alley and streets and hopefully a rooftop 
casting and characters
chief of police, mod guy, press members, the assassin, the murdered man , then the resently murdered guy.

conventions of a film opening

there are a few things that go into a film opening to make it the best it can be, and most films will contain:
-establishing shot
-introduction to characters 
- enigma
-titles and credits 
- narrator
-set the story
-sets date/location
-music can reflect mood/genre
-lighting can set a tone

genres

i am really interested in the murder mystery genre or gangster genre. from watching good fellas i have though of some good connotations,

 e.g. black and white, long shots, night time, posh black cars, shady characters and pathetic fallacy.