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Portfolio Project Genre #2

A second genre that I am considering is Drama. Another very dramatic and strategic genre. A drama is a is a film that focuses on realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. I think this genre would be great to work with because of the use of shots and how it would be easy to convey emotions with certain shots. 

Target Audience

Drama targets very mature audiences, so mostly adults. Although it would mostly reach adults, some younger people who are very emotionally mature and really enjoy the genre and type of films. It can also be a very heavy topic, but have a very clear message and can stay with the audience forever.

Genre Conventions with Content

In each drama film they focus on one major problem such as family, friendships, health, and identity. By keeping one focus it makes the message easier to understand. Also using realistic situations and true stories make the films even heavier because this is real life. Even causing motivations to help people like this and making an impact on peoples lives just because of a movie. 

Genre Conventions with Techniques

Capturing emotions from close ups is a major techniques in the genre. Any shot is crucial in any film, but this one in particular is very important, by capturing small movements and raw emotion is so major in movies. Songs used in films make people very emotional so that really contributes as well. 

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Transitioning into the Cambridge Portfolio Project

All of my blog post from here on out are gonna be dedicated to my Cambridge Final Exam. From what i've learned in this course I feel very confident on the topics needed to complete this project. My partner and I have brainstormed a couple ideas to kick off the film opening. 

Me and my partner both thought it was a good idea to establish the main details and point of the opening so then we can do the smaller details as we go. When a small detail comes to mind we do jot it down in my notes app so we don't forget.

Small details we thought of so far

The main idea of this opening is to have two completely different vibes from the start than the end. So the viewers can continue to guess what exactly is going on. Also including little small details to give more info and make the film more complex. Making the characters seem simple from the start and as you go on, even though u get such little information you see that they are not so simple. 

My original plan was good, but with my partners input on wanting to include substance abuse really advanced the film and created a better plan and a stronger opening. We really created a good idea by combing ideas. 

The character dynamic between our two actors is truly up to the viewers perception of what they see in the 2 minutes of the film. That why the little things matter such as lighting, mannerisms, and looks. 

Using a very high quality camera and the knowledge we know about angles/cuts/movements/shots it will help with the look of the film. 

We are extremely and excited to start this journey of this project together!!

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Portfolio Project Genre #1

 For the portfolio coming up, I am thinking of doing a thriller. 

A thriller is a movie with an exciting plot that usually involve crime or government spying. Keeping viewers on the edge of their seats and keeps them drawn in from finish to end. A thriller will get confused with horror, but both actually create completely different feelings. Horror makes audiences feel fear, while a horror gives an excitement. Thats exactly why I want to work with this genre, while keeping that suspenseful feel, it can also create different emotions. 

Target Audience

With a pretty gender balanced audience, thrillers do seem to target adults to young adults. The age range being 15-30 usually liking more fast paced films and staying more entertained. People who are considered "adrenaline junkies" and having not as fast attention span will love this genre. It as a very loved genre by many because of the emotions and natural high it give you.

Genre Conventions with Content

In every single thriller certain information will be held from viewers to keep them guessing and watching. Also including a character being followed, chased, hiding, getting kidnapped while being alone. Also leading the audience to believe other things and allowing deep thinking and own understanding of the film. Although a thriller seems as if it is only about keeping viewers on the edge of their seat and entertaining, it also always relays a message in some sort of way. Like in the film "The Truman Show" has funny and scary moments it shows that media invades privacy, and the character realizes reality is fake. 

Genre Conventions with Techniques

This genre would be nothing without the techniques. Keeping a slower paced movements and POV shots making viewers feel like their in the film. Using darker lighting to keep it mysterious, using foreshadowing with objects and even lighting. 

Institutional Conventions

Usually beginning film with the production logo and very serious tone to set the feel on the film. In order to keep the movie in the age range instead of beginning the film with violence it implies the dangers. When its advertised and in trailers they have to keep it even more vague and mysterious than the movie.

Two Film/TV Productions That Represent The Genre   

This close-up from the thriller film Get Out displays the pure fear of this characters expression.