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Wednesday, 7 December 2016
Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Sources of inspiration
Kingsman
The general look and feel of Kingsman is fast paced and almost clinical in how clean all of the action sequences are put together. A key element to the action is non dietetic sound. This background music adds to the comedy especially in the scene with the heads exploding as it removed the audience from the gory horrific situation and made it lighthearted.
Parkour scene
The general look and feel of Kingsman is fast paced and almost clinical in how clean all of the action sequences are put together. A key element to the action is non dietetic sound. This background music adds to the comedy especially in the scene with the heads exploding as it removed the audience from the gory horrific situation and made it lighthearted.
Parkour scene
The look and feel of this scene comes off as very well put together and it runs smoothly, this is especially because the parkour moves are in time to the music. If we are to use a non diegetic background track this method of putting it in time would tie the scene together.
Although not a heavily comedic scene it still has hints of comedy including his facial expressions as he looks unaffected by the seriously extraneous activity he has taken part in. This highlights the importance of even the smallest elements of the mise en scene and how casting will be crucial for an action comedy.
Hotfuzz
Running scene
At the beginning the ticking music and increasing closeups of the standoff between the two men over exaggerates the situation and builds suspense for the chase that is to follow. The stark contrast between the tense standoff and calm DVD browsing of the partner shows the relationship between them much like our plans for a partnership where one is serious and the other a little goofy.
The main action sequence is fast paced with dramatic music however, comedy is still weaved in through aspects such as the gold statue and the exaggeration of the threat of the approaching mothers.
The fence jumping is the highlight of the clip, in the scene non-diegetic music is used to hype up the scene however, this cuts out at he falls trough the fence and his struggle continues for a time still in silence creating an awkward atmosphere adding to the humor. This sequence also highlights the relationship between the two men as you have the pro, and then the novice, much like the dynamic that we wish to achieve in our opening.
The main action sequence is fast paced with dramatic music however, comedy is still weaved in through aspects such as the gold statue and the exaggeration of the threat of the approaching mothers.
The fence jumping is the highlight of the clip, in the scene non-diegetic music is used to hype up the scene however, this cuts out at he falls trough the fence and his struggle continues for a time still in silence creating an awkward atmosphere adding to the humor. This sequence also highlights the relationship between the two men as you have the pro, and then the novice, much like the dynamic that we wish to achieve in our opening.
Comedy film openings
I looked at some film openings to get a grasp on any common features or themes that they included.
During this research I discovered the main 3 reasons that people find things funny;
- Exaggerated characteristics of reality
- Something unexpected and unimaginable
- Pain and awkwardness for others
Ali-G in Da House
Anchorman
Johnny English:Reborn
The Spy Next Door
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Analyzing the opening scenes of films
We used two separate lines to track the sound and emotion evoked by the openings. For different sound tracks and voice overs separate lines were drawn over and under the main base line. The emotion tracking line has separate screenshots coming off of it to show the events taking place.
Halloween 1978
This opening slowly built suspense through the increasingly dramatic non diegetic music and events occurring in the scenes. The opening scene began with an ordinary suburban house and the background music started slowly with diegetic crickets creating a sense of verisimilitude and a calm atmosphere before causing tension with a section of screechy sound. The tension then built as the music grew and became more sinister. The diegetic sounds also added to the ominous atmosphere such as the knife being pulled out of the draw and the girl screaming. Finally the opening finished with 'Michael?' this questioning tone leaves the viewer on a cliffhanger and prepares them for the rest of the film.
Trainspotting
The opening scene to trainspotting was very fast paced and started with action hooking the watcher instantly. The opening starts with fast beat background music which remains steady throughout the scenes. This steady music mean the viewer can focus on what the voice over is saying and what is happening on the screen. There are also diegetic sounds such as the car screech and shouting. After the fist section of voiceover the music increases in volume just before he contradicts what he has just said and the action on screen decreases as he lies on the floor contesting to the running at the beginning. This makes his declaration of going against the norms stand out and be more dramatic.
Amelie
Finally the opening to Amelie used many different diegetic sounds over the top of a base non diegetic track as well as having a voice over. The pictures on screen were very abstract in themselves but all came together as one.
Halloween 1978
This opening slowly built suspense through the increasingly dramatic non diegetic music and events occurring in the scenes. The opening scene began with an ordinary suburban house and the background music started slowly with diegetic crickets creating a sense of verisimilitude and a calm atmosphere before causing tension with a section of screechy sound. The tension then built as the music grew and became more sinister. The diegetic sounds also added to the ominous atmosphere such as the knife being pulled out of the draw and the girl screaming. Finally the opening finished with 'Michael?' this questioning tone leaves the viewer on a cliffhanger and prepares them for the rest of the film.
Trainspotting
The opening scene to trainspotting was very fast paced and started with action hooking the watcher instantly. The opening starts with fast beat background music which remains steady throughout the scenes. This steady music mean the viewer can focus on what the voice over is saying and what is happening on the screen. There are also diegetic sounds such as the car screech and shouting. After the fist section of voiceover the music increases in volume just before he contradicts what he has just said and the action on screen decreases as he lies on the floor contesting to the running at the beginning. This makes his declaration of going against the norms stand out and be more dramatic.
Amelie
Finally the opening to Amelie used many different diegetic sounds over the top of a base non diegetic track as well as having a voice over. The pictures on screen were very abstract in themselves but all came together as one.
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