Tuesday, 13th November 2010
after researching three different teen comedy from traditional to modern examples. i decided to combine the 3 trailer analysis of codes and conventions in terms of Cinematography, Sound, Mise en Scene, Sound and Editing to my production plan (trailer)
College:
I decided to use the idea of establishing shot of the college to
Part 6 Production: Analysis of Trailer 2
Monday 12th November 2010
College
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwsX3f6RhcQCollege Trailer 2008
Cinematography:
Long shot on the college to establish the setting-college. due to validate the location to the audience, which the narrative will involve within this location. Mid and close up are used to introduce the characters to the audience. these are typical convention are used within teen comedy to relate the audience to the characters.
Mise en Scene:
High-lighting is used to produce humor; setting everyday life like social places such as clubs/ friends house, where certain humorous action will be produced by the character for the audience to laugh with or at through the representation of nerd i.e. the school children and the popular people i.e. college pupils. Colours of the custom shows the representation of characters such as the nerds are wearing blue, white casual clothes this connotes innocence and purity. where as the college pupils are wearing more sophisticated clothes to signify they are more mature.
Sound:
Starts with dialogues or voice over to immediately eneage the audience to the charater as they want to find more about the situation. slow tempo of music starts playing at the climax moment within the trailer to produce suspense within the audience mind that something mysterious is approaching like a new adventure. this relates to the everyday life this is a common convention found within teen comedy.
Editing:
Initially, slow pace to create slow, clam atmosphere for the audience to engage them to the narrative. this contradicts as the end of trailer uses wipes, cuts and fade to build tension.
College
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwsX3f6RhcQCollege Trailer 2008
Cinematography:
Long shot on the college to establish the setting-college. due to validate the location to the audience, which the narrative will involve within this location. Mid and close up are used to introduce the characters to the audience. these are typical convention are used within teen comedy to relate the audience to the characters.
Mise en Scene:
High-lighting is used to produce humor; setting everyday life like social places such as clubs/ friends house, where certain humorous action will be produced by the character for the audience to laugh with or at through the representation of nerd i.e. the school children and the popular people i.e. college pupils. Colours of the custom shows the representation of characters such as the nerds are wearing blue, white casual clothes this connotes innocence and purity. where as the college pupils are wearing more sophisticated clothes to signify they are more mature.
Sound:
Starts with dialogues or voice over to immediately eneage the audience to the charater as they want to find more about the situation. slow tempo of music starts playing at the climax moment within the trailer to produce suspense within the audience mind that something mysterious is approaching like a new adventure. this relates to the everyday life this is a common convention found within teen comedy.
Editing:
Initially, slow pace to create slow, clam atmosphere for the audience to engage them to the narrative. this contradicts as the end of trailer uses wipes, cuts and fade to build tension.
Part 5 Production: Analysis of Trailer 2
Tuesday, 2nd November 2010
Mean Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffiMnxt-Ghw
Mean Girls Trailer 2004
Cinematography:
Mid-shot, still close up have been used on the main character initially as the director wants the audience to connect with the character rather than the setting so a close up has been used to show the importance of her. this is a typical convention of teen comedy as all the humor will be produced by her through her actors performance, which the audience will be laughing at her or with her then long shot to establish the setting-college.
Sound:
Voice of over of protagonists used throughout the trailer in particular at the beginning to clafiy to the audience that the narrative will be told from her perspective. the tempo of the music increases-well known pop music majorly used in teen comedy as the lyrics of the music informs the audience what is happening within the narrative e.g, when the trailer reaches to the climax of the narrative when her friend tries to win her ex back, which is the guy she. Therefore this produces an energetic and dramatic atmosphere for the audience to engage towards the narrative. Background music and the voice over is used to create suspense as the voice stops and still shot is used to show characters are forming a relationship through a close up but a neagtive relationship .
Mise en Scene:
Make up and custom change occurred to the protagonists. for example, she starts wearing more fermine clothes portray by the pink dress connotes femininity this tells the audience they are expecting love/ romance happening to the protagonist; typical convention of teen comedy 'a girl meets boy'.
Edting:
it beings with slow pace narrative common in teen comedy to engage and introduce the character and to the audience. however, the narrative pace increases towards the end of the trailer 'when the two girls try to win over the boy' also fades/ wipes/ cuts are used. Cuts are used to introduce the argument between the girls to the audience as well as fades and wipes are used to create suspense in the audience mind like who will end up with the guy this also makes the audience compassion and emotional.
Mean Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffiMnxt-Ghw
Mean Girls Trailer 2004
Cinematography:
Mid-shot, still close up have been used on the main character initially as the director wants the audience to connect with the character rather than the setting so a close up has been used to show the importance of her. this is a typical convention of teen comedy as all the humor will be produced by her through her actors performance, which the audience will be laughing at her or with her then long shot to establish the setting-college.
Sound:
Voice of over of protagonists used throughout the trailer in particular at the beginning to clafiy to the audience that the narrative will be told from her perspective. the tempo of the music increases-well known pop music majorly used in teen comedy as the lyrics of the music informs the audience what is happening within the narrative e.g, when the trailer reaches to the climax of the narrative when her friend tries to win her ex back, which is the guy she. Therefore this produces an energetic and dramatic atmosphere for the audience to engage towards the narrative. Background music and the voice over is used to create suspense as the voice stops and still shot is used to show characters are forming a relationship through a close up but a neagtive relationship .
Mise en Scene:
Make up and custom change occurred to the protagonists. for example, she starts wearing more fermine clothes portray by the pink dress connotes femininity this tells the audience they are expecting love/ romance happening to the protagonist; typical convention of teen comedy 'a girl meets boy'.
Edting:
it beings with slow pace narrative common in teen comedy to engage and introduce the character and to the audience. however, the narrative pace increases towards the end of the trailer 'when the two girls try to win over the boy' also fades/ wipes/ cuts are used. Cuts are used to introduce the argument between the girls to the audience as well as fades and wipes are used to create suspense in the audience mind like who will end up with the guy this also makes the audience compassion and emotional.
Part 4 Production: Analysis on Trailer
Monday 1st November 2010
In order to decide on the media elements: cinematography, sound, mise en scene and editing as well as codes and conventions to put into my trailer I did additional research based on existing contemporary British and American teen comedy.
Can't Buy me Love:
Cinematography: slow take in and slow pace narrative; tracking are used to follow the action. Close up
Mise en scene: bright colours are to emphasize. setting: local and familiar locations to reflect everyday life.
Sound: pop music which reinforce the narrative through its lyrics.
Editing: Wipes/ fade in to show time past.
Part 3 Production: Initial Research continue
Tuesday 18th October 2010
Codes and conventions
Codes and conventions of the teen film genre vary depending on the cultural context of the film, but they can include proms, alcohol, illegal substances, high school, parties, relationships, social groups andcliques, and American pop-culture.
The classic codes and conventions of teen film come from American films where one of the most widely used conventions are the stereotypes and social groups.
The Jock/Cheerleader
§ The Rebel
§ The Misfit, or The Outcast
§ The New Girl/Boy
§ The Loner
§ The Band Geek
Part 2 Production: Initial Research
Monday, 17th October 2010
What is teen film?
Teen comedy known as teen comedy/ teenpic the narrative involves about aspects regarding as coming of age, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst, and alienation. Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a glossy, stereotyped or trivialized way. Teen comedy is aimed at teenagers and young adults.
Types of teen film:
As well as the classic teen film, which is similar to a romantic comedy, there are hybrid genres including:
§ Teen sci-fi
§ Teen horror
§ Teen drama
§ Teen comedy
Part1: Production-Intial Idea
Tuesday, 12th October 2010
Today we were directed to the groups we are going to work in order to create the production -trailer.
my group has 3 members: Rukhsana, Shuna and Mariam.
we have decided that our production will be based on Comedy genre as the codes and conventions are easy to follow.
Narrative idea of characters was brought up by Rukhsana and Mariam, although i developed the narrative based on the intial research i have undertaken.
Narrative-Teen comedy
the narrative includes about representation of geek/ popular people and how their world is based on love, hate and revenge. a geek girl starts to like a popular boy at college. eventually they start to like each other. after his friends starts to hate her and warns him to break up with her. however, he doesn't so they abandon her in a flat.
Today we were directed to the groups we are going to work in order to create the production -trailer.
my group has 3 members: Rukhsana, Shuna and Mariam.
we have decided that our production will be based on Comedy genre as the codes and conventions are easy to follow.
Narrative idea of characters was brought up by Rukhsana and Mariam, although i developed the narrative based on the intial research i have undertaken.
Narrative-Teen comedy
the narrative includes about representation of geek/ popular people and how their world is based on love, hate and revenge. a geek girl starts to like a popular boy at college. eventually they start to like each other. after his friends starts to hate her and warns him to break up with her. however, he doesn't so they abandon her in a flat.
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