AICE Media Studies

      In this blog I will talk about location, participants, health, and schedule. To begin with the location will take place at a empty park that makes it look like natural wilderness. Following scenes will take place likely at my house were the dog lives. It can also be in my back yard or maybe a dog park or beach. Next the participants will consist of me and my group mate as well as my dog. My and my group mate get along well. His skills match my lack of skills and other way around. For example he is good at editing I am  not. I am good at acting he is not. To make sure we are safe and healthy and not have to delay film again because of sickness we watch our health. Aswell as during filming we will make sure we are not sick and always ready prioritizing sleep. For our schedule we are going to create a detail description of events and when they will take place in another blog but here is a brief description. Over spring break we will p...

 Titles displayed during the opening sequence of the film Groundhog Day features, Columbia Pictures presents, Trevor Alberts production, and the list of actors in the movie. These titles are displayed over various shots of Punxsutawney, and the town square. The shots of Punxsutawney statue serves as the famous groundhog who predicts the weather every Groundhog Day. This establishes the setting  of the film, as snow falls bundling up on winter clothing used to emphasize that is cold. In addition, the Town Square is the central location where Groundhog Day takes place.  Connotation images carry such as the statue serve as a symbol of community and tradition serving as a gathering place for individuals. The Punxsutawney Phil statue represents the tradition and lore of Groundhog Day. Th undertone of these images help establish the unique setting and tone of the film. Visual elements in the opening sequence such as the small town, a statue of a beloved animal, crowds of people...

   The opening credits and title sequence of my film will most likely be in a font called "Jumble." My group and I decided to choose this font of them all since we think it fits the overall mood and genre the best. "Jumble" has a messy, cartoony look to it making it perfect for a comedy. The other options that my group and I looked at were, "Aldhabi," "Ahoroni," and "Ink Free." Aldhabi consists of a roman like style font, which would seems to be more on the sophisticated end. The "Ahoroni" font is a bold caps locked font which started to fit the comedy feel, but could be better such as spacing between lettering. "Ink Free" is a messy font that looks drawn in pencil, it has a very cartoony feel to it which was going to be our alternate font. We didn't choose this font as it would fit more of a cartoon film rather than what ours would be. My group and I are still working on a title, what we have in mind is "PU...

 The first scene in my story board is 2 roommates arguing about getting a dog or not. It starts off saying what's up to a roommate and then a convincing roommate. To get a dog for the house but one disagrees and says the dog would trash the house or outside. This a stated in previous blogs hits close to home for me because I went through a similar situation. The scene will also have us talking about a previous dog that had passed. In the next scene we walk out the door to get into the car after deciding to get a dog. We film us walking out and jumps to closing door and locking it. Next, we get into the car and start to reverse as we have an over the shoulder shot. Once arrived there is ridiculous price tag on the pup for our comedic conventions. 

      The movie begins with a tracking shot following a young dog wondering through out the woods. Cutting to a scene where character 1 is convincing character 2 that it will be wise to get a puppy. Character 2 denies and thinks its a bad idea financially and mostly for the characters mental health and sanity. This dialogue will be followed with side shots and tracking as character 2 is frantically pacing convincing their partner/ friend have not decided about their relshonship yet because we aren't sure who will be acting. Following character 2 is convinced this dog will be the end of him because of  all the trouble of having a puppy. Character 2 is mainly worried about the house being destroyed and having to take care of it. The next scene is a tracking shot of a car headed out north to see the new born puppy's. Once arrived character 1 and 2 get out of the car a tracking shot of there feet walking...

  1.What titles are displayed during the opening sequenced? 2.What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 3.What connotations do these images carry? 4.How does the film establish a feeling of genre from the outset? 5.What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 6.How has technology been used effectively? In Paul Blurt: Mall Cop the opening sequence presents an array of titles of people that contributed in making the film. This includes not only the title of the movie but the directors, producers, writers, etc. Each title is displayed on screen for a few seconds, accompanied by a visual of the mall or a humorous visual gag. The titles establish the film's production companies, the director, and the title of the film. The use of playful and cartoonish visuals and music during the opening sequence signals to the audience that they can expect a lighthearted and humorous film. Images that us prioritized in the beginning sequence establish the...

    1.What titles are displayed during the opening sequenced? 2.What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? 3.What connotations do these images carry? 4.How does the film establish a feeling of genre from the outset? 5.What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 6.How has technology been used effectively?     Titles displayed in the opening sequence of Home Alone appear on a black screen as the film's theme song plays. The opening titles are in order from "Twentieth Century Fox presents", "A John Hughes Production", "Macauly Culkin", and lastly the title of the film "Home Alone." These opening titles are presented most simply and straightforward as possible providing the necessary information about the films production company, producer, and star. Images prioritized in the opening sequence is the exterior of the McCallister family's large suburban home, which is covered in snow and adorned with Chr...