Research task 1
In class we have been learning about the Macro element Genre, looking at different theores regarding how genre effects a film along with how the choice to use different conventions can affect the audience. This is my genre essay on the thriller genre, which i selected out of a large pool of options, i wrote it on how the thriller genre has changed over time and how audience preference has shifted in what they expect when they go into a “thriller movie” I also then looked at all the different technological changes made in the industry seeing how that has then evolved that specific genre
Media studies Genre Essay.docx
Research 2
Despite there being several different ways to open a film, there’s a few conventions that often make an appearance across the start of most movies, with these becoming the most common
| Production Logo and Film Title | A film opening will always show a logo that executed the production, this is used and show to gain brand recognition, with people potentially seeing other films made by the brand if the current movie is good |
| Establishing the genre | The movie will always try start the movie by establishing a gerne, this is important to be done as it allows the producers to set both the tone and mood quickly for the viewers, which can keep them hooked until the end of the movie depending on the genre |
| Character Introduction | Most movies often spend their into, introducing the main characters to the viewers once again highlighting the tone of the movie based off the mood of the characters shown, however character introduction can also be used as a goof shock factor, with some characters introduced being instantly killed off to show the genre |
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