Title research: (Little Women 1994)

Titles shown in the opening included movie by (Gillian Armstrong, Winona Ryder) the cast members (Trini Alvarado, Gabriel Byrne, Samantha Mathis, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, Christian Bale, and Susan Sarandon, Eric Stoltz, John Neville, Mary Wickes) Casting Directors (Carrie Frazier and Shani Ginsberg) Music credits (Thomas Newman), Costume Designer (Colleen Atwood) Co-Producer (Robin Swicord) Film Editor (Nicholas Beauman) Production Designer (Jan Roelfs) Director of Photography (Geoffrey Simpson) Movie Based on the Novel by (Louisa May Alcott) Screenplay by (Robin Swicord) Produced by (Denise DiNovi) Directed by (Gillian Armstrong). The opening sequence, created by Australian designer Belinda Bennetts, features credits typography set atop woodblock illustrations and calligraphic ornaments, flourishes with graceful curves over fields of snow. Also from the first moments of the opening sequence, the film is imbued with a sense of ease and familiarity. These images depict the atmosphere of the neighborhood and people in the beginning of the film. This gives off a warm feeling and makes viewers feel "at home".

This can help further develop the characters in continuation of the film. The film establishes a feeling of the genre from the outset by the ominous and neighborly background. This creates a feeling of drama within the film, by letting the audience know a little of what kind of tone will be carried on throughout the film. The strategies used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience would have to be the setting choice in the opening sequence of the film. This shows the type of people that live in this atmosphere and how the movie will be showcased.

The technology and editing techniques, based off of the intro sequence, appeals to the audiences' eye, by the use of camera shots. It conveys the town by using an establishing shot, showing off & highlighting the building, mountains, and snow and uses close up shots, as a preview of what's going to happen in the film.

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Planning: Storyboard "Dear Mother"

A dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship is the subject of our short film. The first shot of the first scene is of the outside of a house, which sets the tone for Roxy and Ms. Jackie's home. The shot then moves on to the interior of the house. Roxy is shouted at by her mother about housework in the next scene, which is more focused on the performers' relationships. There is a close-up of food on the floor, which Roxy must clean up as part of her tasks. This scene shows her and her mother going back and forth. Her mother then goes to the bathroom in the next scene. Roxy receives a phone call from a friend, prompting Roxy to see her pal. The short film moves on to the next scene.This takes place in Emma's house, which is a friend of hers. They're in Emma's room, discussing Roxy's mother's treatment of her. The entire time they are chatting, this sequence is shot in two shots. Roxy receives a call from her mother, and her eyes begin to water. Emma's mot...

Short Film Research: ( Migrants/ Drama)

This short film was 8 minutes long and the plot was pretty easy to figure out basically there were polar bears being pushed out of their home lands due to global warming and exiled from brown bear territory being left to fend for themselves on the ocean. In the beginning of the short there was a climax point where the baby polar bear fell of the ice and into the water from the ice breaking and the mother jumps after the baby. This was a great way to start the film it immediately introduce the drama factor that a film should have lots of heart racing and anticipating moments. There was a conflict with the polar bears and the brown bears over food and the was another great way to help deliver a message. Although it is animated the film didn't use and real dialogue just animal noises such as grunts and snorts and well as instrumental music in the background. It reminds me of how lonely many of us are. It can be interpreted as a political manifesto, ...

Genre Research: Romance & Drama

Romance is defined by intimate relationships. In some cases, there may be a twist but at the end the main point in films is about the pursuit of love. Romance is not only its own genre but can also be seen in other genres such as thriller, Comedy, Drama, etc. Common lighting usually seen in romance includes high key lighting in which makes the seen more cheerful due to the brightness and warm colored lighting to create an inviting and mellow mood. A close up shot is an example of camera angles that are seen in films. It allows the audience to examine the characters face to see their feelings and emotions. Another common camera angle seen in romance films are over the shoulder shots. It captures the face expressions and body language. Common sounds heard in romance movies are usually diegetic and non diegetic. For example, a musical that has romance incorporated into it includes singing and it helps exaggerate the feelings the characters may have. Sometimes there may be a sou...

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