AS - Media Thriller

Reflection My survey has 10 questions which are shown in the presentation below. I created this survey in order to develop my knowledge about what a thriller audience enjoy. Sending it to friends and family of all ages has given me a data sample which is big enough to make a conclusion from. Doing this research allows me to also get an understanding of what type of thriller I would like to create and what characteristics I should focusing on using.  In conclusion, the survey has taught me things which I previously didn't know about what audiences prefer to see in thrillers. This research will allow me to make better decisions when planning my thriller, especially about the use of micro elements.

Film classification The British board of film classification known as the 'BBFC' are the independent company which give the UK films their age rating. After a film is finished its final edit, the production company will  have the film rated by the 'BBFC' in order for it to premiere in cinemas. These age rating provide an age that a viewer has to be in order to see the film in a cinema. These classifications are: Classification Violence Sexual content Nudity Language Horror Drugs Discrimination   U   Mild   Unacceptable     Partial infrequent   Infrequent + mild Mild but reassuring outcome Anti-drugs / very infrequent references   Unacceptable   PG   Mild References are allowed but infrequent Allowed with no sexual content   Infrequent + mild Allowed but short + infrequent Anti-drugs / very infrequent references   Unacceptable   12A Moderate but infrequent gore Moderate refences + activity allowed Allowed with mild sexual content Strong + infrequent Moderate threat but i

This is my reflection to my research into the thriller genre:

Silencer This is the opening sequence and titles to an AS level media studies thriller called 'Silencer'. As the clip begins, the viewer is greeted with an establishing shot of an old expensive car driving down a country lane and there is a subtle pan as the car turns the corner. Initially, this is used to show where the event is happening which allows the audience to interpret what will happen next. Throughout this shot, we can hear non - diegetic music which helps build tension and a suspenseful atmosphere. As the car drives we see a slow-motion as it goes through a puddle, this use of pathetic fallacy is used by the director to hint at the mood for the rest of the scene. At this point, the music has increased in pace and volume which highlights that the main action is about to occur. This is also done to try and increase suspense in the build up. As they approach, an extreme close up is used as an insert to make the criminal aware of the presence of the police. The snapping

What other media products have you been inspired by in your planning? Camera Throughout planning, different media products have inspired even though they are not thrillers. They contain other camera techniques using those would allow me to create something different from a typical thriller. For example, a TV show which I have enjoyed is called 'Agents Of Shield' produced by Marvel Studios and runs in the same timeline as all the other Marvel cinematic universe films. The show is based on a team of agents who's job is to protect the world from crime and the unknown alien threats. Being an action based show it has taught me a lot about how different camera angles can be used to create different effects. The clip linked below is the first scene in the 'Pilot' episode which is unveiling a new hero with unknown abilities. In which, the scene starts with a shot reverse shot of a father (Mike Peterson) and his son (Ace). This technique is used to show the close knit relati

Which thriller films have influenced or inspired you in planning your own thriller? Editing After researching more into thrillers I gained a lot of inspiration from watching thrillers I had previously enjoyed. They gave me different camera techniques and plot ideas which could be integrated into my thriller. For example, in ' 6 Underground ' there is a chase scene happening on the streets of Florence, Italy in which there is a sequence of shaky shots and irregular cuts. This creates an atmosphere that the team are in serious danger. Using something similar to this in my thriller would help reflect that chaotic emotion of a situation. Furthermore I found the use of numbers instead of names in ' 6 Underground ' as an interesting representation of the ideology that "it doesn't matter when you're dead" . This is something I can understand as I agree that once you are dead unless you made a major impact on many lives small details will be forgotten about yo

Black Panther Here is me analysing the Black Panther titles:  Source: https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/black-panther/ Director - 0.00 - 0.03 Writers - 0.04 - 0.07 Producer - 0.08 - 0.11 Executive producers - 0.12 - 0.29 Co-producer - 0.30 - 0.33 Based on the comics by - 0.34 - 0.37 Director of photography - 0.38 - 0.41 Production designer - 0.47 - 0.50 Editors - 0.51 - 0.54 Costume designer  - 0.55 - 0.57 Visual effects supervisor -   0.58 - 1.01 Visual effects producer - 1.02 - 1.06 Music - 1.07 - 1.09 Songs - 1.09 - 1.11 Supervisor - 1.12 - 1.14 Casting - 1.15 - 1.17 Cast - 1.18 - 2.24 Skyfall Here is me analysing the Skyfall titles:  Source:  https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/skyfall/ Production  company - 0.16 - 0.19 Protagonist - 0.20 - 0.23 Cast 0.34 - 1.13 Co-producers - 1.14 - 1.17 Script supervisor, Sound recordist, Electrical supervisor, Second assistant director - 1.25 - 1.28 Makeup designer, hair designer, Craigs makeup, wardrobe supervisor   - 1.32 - 1.35 Publici