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Examples of media texts to show understanding of macro and micro

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Examples of media texts to show understanding of macro and micro

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Black Swan -

Macro - The plot of the film isn't exactly presented straight away, however things can be assumed as in the sequence silhouettes / shadows of ballerinas are shown. There is also a contrast between the ballerina and light and darkness as the colours / shades - white and black - are being used.

Micro - In the film opening for the Black Swan, there is tons of movement, with a range of different shots, varying from mid-shots to close ups. The sequence seems to look like it required tons of editing as there is animations of ink being splattered and quite a few ink spillages with text appearing underneath it. In terms of mise-en-scene, we see clothing that could resemble a ballerina's outfit. In terms of colour and music, it's kept fairly simple as the colours are white and black, while the music playing is classical music, possibly a violin, but the intensity of it highly suggests there's a lot more to come.

Cabin in the Woods -

Macro - The main theme / plot point is introduced through the titles as blood begins to drip of several different images. Strange eerie string music also plays implying that the film will most likely contain some kind of violence possibly gore and murder.

Micro - The mise-en-scene of the sequence presents the establishing shots being taken place in an office sort of environment. The blood which is dripping off several images represents danger and hints of murder, which are some of the key ideas of this film. The camera shots vary as well as the angles, to introduce main characters and the setting of the film.

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Conventions of film openings in Thrillers

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Conventions of film openings in Thrillers

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Titles - Usually in Thrillers, there is some kind of difference in the titles, they're either animated or look much more suited to the genre, i.e. to make them appear quite scary, etc. A perfect example of a unique title along with the rest of the credits is Seven.

Lighting - Dark / low lighting to create a strange and mysterious atmosphere is quite common in thriller film openings.

Music - Music can create a certain atmosphere as well as have much effect as the story-line. Music can also increase the tension and raise questions among the audience which is what we're aiming for.

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My film opening vs Carrie's film opening

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My film opening vs Carrie's film opening

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In terms of the title credits and how the shots are established, Carrie and my own film opening share many similarities.

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Compared Film - Tite Screenshot & Established genre

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Compared Film - Tite Screenshot & Established genre

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Explain the convention order of title credits

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Explain the convention order of title credits

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The order of the title credits is:

1. Production ident
2. Distribution ident
3. Distribution in title sequence
4. Production in title sequence
5. Actor 1
6. Actor 2
7. Film title
8. Actor 3
9. Actor 4 etc
10. Casting
11. Costume
12. Music supervisor
13. Music by
14. Edited by
15. Production designer
16. Director of photography
17. Executive producers
18. Written by
19. Director

The order of the titles are in this strict order because it is the conventional norm which is followed in the film industry.

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There are many functions to a film opening, such as:

- Grab the viewer's attention
- Set the scene / genre
- Set the narrative
- Introduce main themes and crew
- Provide audience with superior knowledge
- Pose questions that the audience may have
- Establish the situation in order for the audience to understand what kind of film they're watching

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In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?