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This week we are getting ready to start filming. We talked together about the following elements:  actors,  Trent, Donte, and Chris costumes,  The costumes we plan on wearing is our normal clothes but if may come down a special costume set for the antagonist. props,  The props we plan to use is our cell phones and a bloody ring. locations,  The location will be at school. dates and tim es,  The date and time we plan to record may be throughout the next two weeks in first period. scripts, We have yet to write an actual script, but we do have a story board.  and film equipment.  We plan on using the school equipment to record and computers to edit .

Although I was absent while my group constructed the storyboard and had a group discussion, this storyboard represents our film opening that we will be forming as a group. We decided to form a film opening that could later be transformed into an entire movie based off of the action genre with aspects of the mystery genre as well. The plot of this opening is similar to the film "Until Dawn". The characters in this opening are constantly running or doing something to keep the audience engaged. As you can see in the storyboard it is an action film, but we will work to incorporate mystery in the opening as well.

After watching all the sample film openings, I singled out five specific examples. Rise Immediately when the film opening starts, big texted titles appeared with cast members involved. Many closeups and different types of shots. The shots were perfectly fit with the background music to get the audience's attention. The topic was very clear: soccer. As the characters were brought in, some sort of "conflict" seemed to be present. This makes the audience wonder.  Dear Lover The mood and tone of the film was clear because of the setting and scenery, mostly focusing on the emotion. Along with the cast members, a music title was shown for the song being used. Lots of different shots were used to connect with the gloomy feeling. Voice overs and flashbacks were used as well. Dare to Thrill I definitely will use the unique opening title that was created in this opening. The title included the location of the setting, like in spy movies. This is perfect for acti...

      An action film is defined as a film genre in which the protagonist or protagonists are thrust into a series of challenges that typically include violence, extended fighting, physical feats, and frantic chases. Action films tend to have a hero chasing after a villain or chasing after victory. Watching action movies have always made me feel as if I am in the movie itself and all the elements in a movie filled with action keeps me engaged and makes me want to see more.       To begin, I chose to create a film opening with action as the genre. I have many favorite action movies but my first favorite would have to be Taken, starring Liam Neeson. This movie inspired me to choose this genre because it is a fast paced and thrilling movie with lots of constant action. The famous movie is about a former government operative, who has certain skills that not an ordinary person has. His daughter gets abducted from him while she is away in Paris for vacation. Brya...

GENRE: Action Members: Chris, Trent, and Donte

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? 2 What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? Trees are floating through space along with a girl flying in her spaceship.  What connotations do the images carry? The images carry the feeling of wonder and mystery towards the spaceships.  How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? Questions are constantly asked in my head because of the symbolic and technical codes because of the genre. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset? The opening makes you wonder what's wrong with the ship and makes you want to keep watching.  What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? The strategy of the the mysterious man raiding through the spaceship and the constant wonder of what is going to happen next targets the audience.  How has technology been used effectively?  The whole opening i...