We know that this is a horror film as it contains many of the horror conventions. Firstly the non-diegetic sound in the background makes the audience feel as if something bad is going to happen. It is quite high pitched and has a long note making it seem more dramatic and eventful.
At the start of the scene they used a establishing (long) shot to typically show the setting of the scene. The effect of using an establishing shot is that it locates where the action or future events are going to be taking place. Establishing shots can also been seen as long shots or extreme long shots and can often institute the main characters of the film.
Not long after they have used an extreme close up, which is tightly framing the characters face as well as showing emotion and the fearsome look in his eyes. At this point there was a non-diegetic sound of some sort of monsters or ghosts. This would be seen as effective as we would typically think that the sound is non-diegetic however, we know that to him (the character on the right) it is a diegetic sound as he is able to here it although it is just in his mind that he is hearing it. Following on from before, a point of view shot was used and yet again the non-diegetic sound was continuing in the background. This shot is very significant, as we all know it is a point of view shot, however it is different as it genuinely is only his point of view. The point is, that only he can see it and if anyone else tried they wouldn't be able to as it is just going on in his mind. It all looks very realistic which is why we, as the audience, feel more engaged.
The next shot used is also quite significant as we are unsure of what is behind the camera. This could obviously be seen as a point of view shot yet we don't know whose point of view and this remains a mystery. Alternatively this could be a medium shot showing the young boys body language as well as his facial expression. This shot has been used for effect and to make the audience think and be more engaged throughout. At this point the boy screams in shock of something he has seen.
They then use a low angle shot. This could possibly of been used to show someone looking up on him or the view from lower down. Alternatively it could be foreseeing upcoming events, which not long after, we are shown the young boy falling of the balcony on to the floor where the low angle shot was originally being taken.
Horror films are typically designed to scare the audience as well as captivating and entertaining us. A few of the best places for a horror film would be abandoned houses, graveyards, woods, cabins, basements, etc. Camera shots are very expressive in horror films as they tightly frame characters emotion. Also, they use different sounds such as diegetic, which is things the characters can hear such as footsteps and trees rustling, and non-diegetic, which is things the characters cant here, such as a heartbeat. The target audience for horror films is often 15+, however most of the time they are 18. Reasons for this are sometimes because of swearing, sexual scenes, etc.
We immediately find out that the film is a horror as there are few conventions such as loud dramatic sound and also the phone call when she is home alone. The non-diegetic sound is very dramatic and gradually builds up tension and gives the audience an impression that something bad is going to happen. The fact that the sound gets louder as it goes on, makes the audience feel agitated yet keeps them on the edge of their seats. When she picked up the phone the first time, she didn't seem to bothered like it was just a random call. However he repetitiveness of the call seems to make it more intense as she said "you've got the wrong number" the first time yet she is still receiving them. At this point, as the audience, we know it is a prank and it becomes more suspicious.
The first shot that has been used is a close up of the phone ringing, it is then slowly panned upwards showing Casey's (Drew Barrymore) face as she picks it up. Close ups tend to be used to tightly frame a character's face or in this case an object. Not long after this we find out that she is alone when they use a partial long shot of the house and all we are able to here is the diegetic sound of the trees rustling, followed by a panning movement of the camera downwards showing an empty swing which, strangely, is swinging and slowly creaking. These kind of establishments are good to use in horror films as it makes it more intense and slightly exciting audience as we are yet to find out what is really there. The setting of the film is exposed to us when Casey is on the phone to this man and she threatens to call the police. The man says that 'they will never make it in time and that she is miles away from any other house'. This is significant, as the setting fits the typical idea of a location for a horror. The setting of a scene is a key factor within the film as they partially define the genre as well as making it more thrilling for the audience.
During another one of the calls, Casey is seen to be quite flirtatious up until the point where he asks for her name. She questions why, and he says 'Because I want to know who I'm looking at'. Straight away they use a close to show the immediate change of her facial expression. At this point, it becomes more engaging for the audience as you automatically know to expect something. She then looks outside to see if anyone is there, at this stage they have used a point of view shot to put us in the position of her and make us feel more engaged. The darkness makes it more intense, as the audience, we would focus more as we know that something is going to appear and when it does it is more of a shock.
Another significant point of the scene is when she is on the phone talking about what she's doing and what her favourite film is. When she says that she likes the film 'Halloween' to the unknown voice she slowly pulls out a kitchen knife with a slight grin on her face. This could possibly suggest that there are going to be graphic future events.
This is the our presentation, we analysed the different shot types used in the opening two minutes of the film Dredd. We chose to analyse this as we thought it showed alot of of fast-paced action, which immediately flaunts the genre of the film. It also used a range of different shot types to present different things and characters.
Women in black is a very well known horror film which also involves the typical conventions of drama and thriller. The scene begins with a close up of tea cups and them pouring into it. A close up is normally used to show emotion of a characters face as well as tightly framing them. In this case, the close up is to show the actions being made. They have also used a low angle, medium shot, to show the three girls all together. The medium shot has been used to show how they are positioned as well as there body language.
Not long after a two shot was used showing two of the girls smiling and looking happy. This is significant as there emotions change immediately when they are shown at a high angle looking up, as if they had seen a ghost. They all stopped playing with the dolls at the same time which could possibly suggest that they are all in shock. This could be seen, by the audience, as if a new character is going to be introduced.They have then used a point of view shot, showing the girls looking up at the window. This kind of shot is interesting for the audience as it partially puts us in the position of them.
The music in the background of this is quite creepy. It is a slow sound and seems to get more thrilling and gripping as it goes on. This gives the audience a feel of suspense and put them on the edge of their seats. The music starts to get louder which is quite emphasising and connotes danger and panic, aswell as suggesting that something dramatic is going to happen. The sound gradually builds up, until the end of the scene, when the girls jump out of the window and ends with a scream.
The movie begins looking back on 21 Jump Street which is good as it allows the audience to remember previous events and the story line in order for this one to make more sense. After this, the name of the film, 22 Jump Street, comes up in red and blue with flashes in the background. The blue and red flashes in the background connote police sirens to the audience which follows the story line as they are undercover police in both this and the last movie.
They started by using an establishing shot, this showed us the setting of the scene as well as the two main characters. During this shot, they used panning movement, this is when they move the camera from left to to right or the other way. Not long after, we see them in possession of guns which gives us a general idea of what genre the film is as these weapons are typical conventions of an action film. Alternatively, at this specific point in the film they begin to play music and start messing around with them and dancing. The audience could see this as immaturity, however this could be another convention to a genre such as comedy. This would be foreseen as a comedy as they are supposedly 'cops', as they would be called in America which is the setting of the film, however they are portraying themselves differently as they seem to be quite jokey about it. At the start of the film, the setting was shown at some kind of college/school lecture, however not long after we see that this was just being watched by the two characters. At this stage, a point of view shot was being used to allow the audience to see from their perspective.
The setting is very typical for an action film being in a big city. We were shown the setting at the start of the scene when they used the establishing (long) shot. An establishing shot tends to be at the start of a film and/or scene to either establish the setting and/or the main characters. The director has also used a long shot when the two main characters, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) are walking past the building next to the car. Long shots show the setting aswell as the action going on behind it.
Throughout the opening two minutes of the film, the director has shown a lot and has given us clear evidence that the film is an action. The typical conventions of action films are things like car chase's and missions,etc. which is evident in the opening two minutes to this film, Skyfall. The scene begins with a dim light, followed by James Bond appearing and walking down a narrow corridor. This was shown at a high angle which is straight away quite mysterious as it is in the dark and we can see he is in possession of a gun which engages the reader.
They have used a variety of shots types and angles. The first shot they used was an establishing shot. This was to show the sort of area the scene was being shot in and also the main character, which as we all know, is James Bond. Establishing shots are significant as they typically set the setting and often establish the main character(s) as shown. They then used a close up of James Bond, this shot was used to show facial expressions and emotion and to tightly frame the main character.
He is shown wearing a suit and holding a gun which would more than likely fit the stereotypes of a secret agent. Also in the screenshot above he is looking quite suspicious which gives a feel of suspense and makes the audience more engaged as you would typically expect something big to happen which not long after is shown in the car chase. The fact that he is wearing a suit partially conforms the stereotypes of 'secret agents' as they tend to be dressed smart.
The sound they have used during the car chase is very intense and puts the audience on the edge of there seat, as well as building up tension for the point of action. The setting/location isn't very distinctive for an action film, however this makes it more thrilling for the audience as it is something different. It is located in a busy town/city which is more extreme, especially during the car chase when they are speeding through tons of people with no intention of slowing down.They partially establish the setting at the start of the scene when James Bond comes out of the building as well as when they are in the car chase, they are driving down narrow streets packed full of people.
