Chronicle
The genre of this film is one of a generic sci-fi movie.The key conventions of this trailer include the fast paced editing with the distortion transitions used often. These transitions have been used to re-emphasise the genre of this film as it has to do with science interacting with society. The music also fits well with the genre as it switches from calm and fun to cautious and scary. This fits well with the scenes as it shows the sudden change that is portrayed in the trailer. The teenagers are represented as troublesome and outgoing in this film - this is shown by the abuse of their powers.
There aren't many key conventions of this film poster. One of these key conventions include having a distinctive tagline, "Its all fun and games until everybody gets hurt". This could co-insides well with the genre as in a stereotypical there are deaths involved. Also the word "everybody" could suggest that no matter what happens "everybody" is involved and somehow linked together. Also the central image does not show the actors face as the actor is not well known. This is because the audience is targeted by having a distinctive story and not by the "star element". The representation of teenagers in this poster is shown to be violent and dangerous. They are portrayed as criminals who have no thought for society - this is similar to the typical stereotype of teenagers today.
Iron Man 2
The genre of this film is one of an action adventure. The general key conventions of an action adventure film is shown in this trailer. The trailer consists of explosions, gun fire and fighting. These have been used to express the main themes and ideas involved in this film. The fast paced editing and energetic music also further emphasises the action involved in this film through start to end. The representation of places in this film trailer are that it is set somewhere is a highly technologically evolved area in America, this may have been used to show and exaggerate how much things have changed since the past times.
The key conventions of this film poster include having the names of the actors as well as pictures of them. The actors don't make direct eye contact with the reader, but the 'iron-men' do. This may have been done to show the more important characters in the film. As well as this, the famous actor names are shown - this may be done to attract the audience for the "star quality" element and the unique storyline. The production blurb is also shown, this could mean that even though the film is a major blockbuster, it is not that well known. Finally, a different "mechanical/techno" font has been used. This has been used as the film revolves around the expansion of technology and how it used in the modern day life of a billionaire.
Skyfall
The genre of this film is an action film. The key conventions shown in the movie trailer support this as the trailer has very fast paced scenes. This could have been used to suggest to the viewer that the action carries on throughout the film and is non-stop. Another key convention that has been used is the release date at the end. The date has been edited in at the end as it will be the last thing the viewer saw and therefore the last thing they remembered.Women are represented slightly differently to the general stereotype shown in an action film. In this film trailer some women are represented as being higher in command than men. The head 'agent' "M" is shown to be a critical thinking, intelligent lady who is of importance. This subverts from the general stereotype of women being objects who cause hassle and are unneeded, they are also portrayed as 'eye-candy'.
The key conventions of this movie poster include the title. The title has been used in a specific grungy font which can also relate to military camouflage. This font relates to the action genre shown in the film as Bond is a government operative who is very much like a foot solider. The poster also uses a specific colour scheme consisting of whites, greys, browns and blacks. The whites and blacks could represent suits and high end London, while the browns and greys could represent the countryside. These colours have been used as the movie is set in these two main areas and this is where the main action scenes happen.
Taken 2
The genre of the movie "Taken 2" is one of a hybrid action-thriller. I think this because it was all the general conventions of an action-thriller movie. The movie trailer contains fast paced, flashing images with complementing fast paced music. It also contains explosions followed by a gunfire and blood. There is also several scenes with show a flashback of when Liam Neeson was killing other people. The weapons shown in the video also give reference to the action-thriller theme. Finally, there is a reference to hate, violence and death shown throughout the trailer.
One of the key conventions in this movie poster include the colour scheme. The colour scheme is mainly black and brown to show the dirt and grit Neeson has to go through (physcially and mentally) to find his wife. The contrast between the brown/black and the red in the title may have been used because the colour red suggests blood and killing and violence is a major theme in this movie. Another key convention is the central image, the central image is one of the famous actor who stars in the movie. The central image is also positioned near the "real visual centre to draw attention to itself. A large selection of the audience only watch the film as a great actor is in it. The film is advertised for its star actor and not much for its story line. A gun is shown in the central image, this also references to the violence involved in the movie.
Life of Pi
The genre of this film is one of a story/documentary of a person's journey throughout his life.
The key conventions of this film trailer include having soft and mellow music. This fits with the film as it is shows the journey of the person and makes the reader feel involved with the film as if he was apart of the person's life and indirectly affecting it. The representation of animals is shown differently to a stereotypical story/documentary film. In a stereotypical story, animals are shown to be opponents and obstacles in a persons life. This film subverts from this stereotype as the film advances, the animals are shown to be friendly and to be
companions.
The key conventions shown in this film poster include having a original tagline. The tag line is "Believe the Unbelievable". This tagline is a paradox as it contradicts its self, this may have been done to make the audience wonder about what is going to happen in the movie and the changes that may happen in the persons life. Another convention that is used in a specific colour scheme, the colour scheme is of a yellow/orange/white fade. These colours represent a sunset, which is often associated with happiness and a new start. This has been done as it relates to the film as the main actor is finding his roots.
The genre of this film is one of a generic sci-fi movie.The key conventions of this trailer include the fast paced editing with the distortion transitions used often. These transitions have been used to re-emphasise the genre of this film as it has to do with science interacting with society. The music also fits well with the genre as it switches from calm and fun to cautious and scary. This fits well with the scenes as it shows the sudden change that is portrayed in the trailer. The teenagers are represented as troublesome and outgoing in this film - this is shown by the abuse of their powers.
There aren't many key conventions of this film poster. One of these key conventions include having a distinctive tagline, "Its all fun and games until everybody gets hurt". This could co-insides well with the genre as in a stereotypical there are deaths involved. Also the word "everybody" could suggest that no matter what happens "everybody" is involved and somehow linked together. Also the central image does not show the actors face as the actor is not well known. This is because the audience is targeted by having a distinctive story and not by the "star element". The representation of teenagers in this poster is shown to be violent and dangerous. They are portrayed as criminals who have no thought for society - this is similar to the typical stereotype of teenagers today.
Iron Man 2
The genre of this film is one of an action adventure. The general key conventions of an action adventure film is shown in this trailer. The trailer consists of explosions, gun fire and fighting. These have been used to express the main themes and ideas involved in this film. The fast paced editing and energetic music also further emphasises the action involved in this film through start to end. The representation of places in this film trailer are that it is set somewhere is a highly technologically evolved area in America, this may have been used to show and exaggerate how much things have changed since the past times.
Skyfall
The genre of this film is an action film. The key conventions shown in the movie trailer support this as the trailer has very fast paced scenes. This could have been used to suggest to the viewer that the action carries on throughout the film and is non-stop. Another key convention that has been used is the release date at the end. The date has been edited in at the end as it will be the last thing the viewer saw and therefore the last thing they remembered.Women are represented slightly differently to the general stereotype shown in an action film. In this film trailer some women are represented as being higher in command than men. The head 'agent' "M" is shown to be a critical thinking, intelligent lady who is of importance. This subverts from the general stereotype of women being objects who cause hassle and are unneeded, they are also portrayed as 'eye-candy'.
The key conventions of this movie poster include the title. The title has been used in a specific grungy font which can also relate to military camouflage. This font relates to the action genre shown in the film as Bond is a government operative who is very much like a foot solider. The poster also uses a specific colour scheme consisting of whites, greys, browns and blacks. The whites and blacks could represent suits and high end London, while the browns and greys could represent the countryside. These colours have been used as the movie is set in these two main areas and this is where the main action scenes happen.Taken 2
One of the key conventions in this movie poster include the colour scheme. The colour scheme is mainly black and brown to show the dirt and grit Neeson has to go through (physcially and mentally) to find his wife. The contrast between the brown/black and the red in the title may have been used because the colour red suggests blood and killing and violence is a major theme in this movie. Another key convention is the central image, the central image is one of the famous actor who stars in the movie. The central image is also positioned near the "real visual centre to draw attention to itself. A large selection of the audience only watch the film as a great actor is in it. The film is advertised for its star actor and not much for its story line. A gun is shown in the central image, this also references to the violence involved in the movie.
Life of Pi
The genre of this film is one of a story/documentary of a person's journey throughout his life.
The key conventions of this film trailer include having soft and mellow music. This fits with the film as it is shows the journey of the person and makes the reader feel involved with the film as if he was apart of the person's life and indirectly affecting it. The representation of animals is shown differently to a stereotypical story/documentary film. In a stereotypical story, animals are shown to be opponents and obstacles in a persons life. This film subverts from this stereotype as the film advances, the animals are shown to be friendly and to be
companions.
MONDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2012
Skyfall Movie Trailer Analysis [Representation]
White males are represented in this trailer to be the heroes and the action men in this film whilst having a lead role and being the centre of attention throughout the film. This follows the general stereotype for a white male in an action-adventure film set in Britain. Bond is presented to be a patriotic hero which has all the characteristics generally associated with the title, these include: smart thinking, intelligent, hard working and slightly comical. He also lives to protect his country and his people.
Women are represented slightly differently to the general stereotype shown in an action-adventure film. In this film trailer some women are represented as being higher in command than men. The head 'agent' "M" is shown to be a critical thinking, intelligent lady who is of importance. This subverts from the general stereotype of women being objects who cause hassle and are unneeded, they are also portrayed as 'eye-candy' and *place holders*. On the other hand, the younger multi-cultural woman shown in the trailer is presented as a helper and is lower down in the hierarchy of the agents. She is also shown to make a mistake (shooting bond off the train) which can suggest that she is unhelpful and near-useless. The men are shown to be superior in almost every way.
Women are represented slightly differently to the general stereotype shown in an action-adventure film. In this film trailer some women are represented as being higher in command than men. The head 'agent' "M" is shown to be a critical thinking, intelligent lady who is of importance. This subverts from the general stereotype of women being objects who cause hassle and are unneeded, they are also portrayed as 'eye-candy' and *place holders*. On the other hand, the younger multi-cultural woman shown in the trailer is presented as a helper and is lower down in the hierarchy of the agents. She is also shown to make a mistake (shooting bond off the train) which can suggest that she is unhelpful and near-useless. The men are shown to be superior in almost every way.
Villains are represented stereotypically in this film trailer. Generally, in an action-adventure film, the main villain is a foreigner, in Skyfall - it is no different. The key characteristics shown by the villain in this trailer include: evil, hateful, angry and bloodthirsty. Also, in most action-adventure films, there is a story why the villain had become the way he is, and generally it is due to torment by the opposition in his past. In Skyfall this is exactly the same. The villain is also represented to want to cause death and injury to as many people as possible. This is shown by the numerous gunshots and explosions by the villain and at the villain.
* I forgot the specific terminology used.
* I forgot the specific terminology used.
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