AICE Media Studies

  a. Common Sound in your genre Melancholic Music: Subtle, emotional scores for sorrow or tension. Silences: Used to heighten emotional weight or suspense. Diegetic Sounds: Everyday noises (footsteps, breathing, nature) keep it real. Dialogue: Sparse but full of meaning, with unspoken emotions. b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre Costume: Simple, muted clothes show emotional or financial struggles. Lighting: Natural or dim, sometimes high contrast, for a somber mood. Actors: Emotional performances showing grief and inner turmoil. Makeup: Minimal but highlights weariness or pain. Props: Symbolic items (photos, letters, heirlooms) tied to emotions or past. Setting: Isolated or rundown places that reflect hardship and isolation. c. Common Editing in your genre Lingering Shots: Slow shots to emphasize deep emotions. Montages: Compare past happiness with present struggles. Hard Cuts: Abrupt shifts for emotional impact or plot twists. Cross-Cutting: Build tension by contrasting...

a. Common Sound in your genre Quiet Ambience: Highlights isolation with silence or muffled sounds. Diegetic Sounds: Breathing, footsteps, and soft noises emphasize loneliness. Minimal Score: Gentle, sad music supports the mood without dominating. Dialogue: Sparse, with heavy emotional meaning and focus on the unsaid. b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre Costume: Plain, simple clothing shows modest lifestyles and struggles. Lighting: Natural, muted tones create a somber, realistic vibe. Actors: Subtle yet emotional performances, especially in silent moments. Makeup: Minimal, showing weariness and quiet emotions. Props: Hearing aids and learning tools symbolize the girl's challenges and neglect. Setting: Isolated rural or suburban areas mirror emotional detachment. c. Common Editing in your genre Slow Cuts: Let emotional moments sink in deeply. Point-of-View Shots: Switch between silence and sound to show her perspective. Lingering Close-Ups: Focus on her face to capture sma...

  a. Common Sound in your genre Raw Sounds: Urban hums, crying kids, protagonist’s movements dominate. Sparse Music: Minimal or diegetic music adds to the realism. Dialogue: Gritty, casual talk shows financial and emotional struggles. b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre Costume: Cheap, mismatched clothes = financial hardship. Lighting: Harsh, natural light reflects tough realities. Actors: Raw, emotional performances show desperation. Makeup: Barely any—shows exhaustion and strain. Props: Baby bottles, food scraps, and clutter hint at struggle. Setting: Cramped urban spaces highlight poverty. c. Common Editing in your genre      Handheld Camera: Feels personal and chaotic, like the protagonist’s life. Quick Cuts: Build tension during chaotic moments. Slow Beats: Focus on emotions during heavy scenes. d. Example films of your genre Brotherhood: Family loyalty and betrayal in a rural tragedy. The Silent Child: A deaf girl neglected by her family. e. What elem...

a. Common Sound in your genre Quiet Ambience: Soft background sounds reflect characters’ struggles. Minimalist Score: Gentle, sad music supports emotions without taking over. Diegetic Sounds: Everyday noises (e.g., washing machine) ground the story. b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre Costume: Simple, everyday clothes show ordinary lives. Lighting: Natural light feels real; soft tones add sadness. Actors: Subtle, emotional performances show grief and resilience. Makeup: Minimal makeup keeps things authentic. Props: Laundry baskets/clothes symbolize moving forward. Setting: Domestic spaces (like laundry rooms) contrast with emotional struggles. c. Common Editing in your genre Lingering Shots: Long takes show emotions deeply. Deliberate Pacing: Slow edits match reflective tone. Visual Metaphors: Shots like swirling laundry = renewal themes. d. Example films of your genre Brotherhood: Family tragedy with loyalty and betrayal themes. The Silent Child: Story of a neglected deaf gi...

  Hey there blog! Welcome back! A fter watching the Youtube video "How to Make a Short Film", I've taken away a few key points that I would like to share.  1. "Write what you know you can pull off" I became mindful of the significance of realism because of this concept. This concept basically highlights that rather than committing to unrealistic ideas, one should concentrate on what is achievable given the resources and financial limitations at hand. This means that since my group and I are students, guidance should be quite helpful in the short film production. 2. "Focus on setups and payoffs" In movies, setups and payoffs are crucial because they allow the telling of a tale in a novel way. Setoffs are early-introduced facts or elements in a movie, and payoffs are the unexpected outcomes they eventually create. The video highlights the crucial distinctions between the story, action, and emotional setup and payoffs, as well as their respective roles in...

  Hey there blog! In today's writing, I'll be comparing the 12 Monkeys video and the article.   Part 1: - I learned from this video that there are a lot of important differences between photo books and movies, and that knowing these differences is important for understanding how viewers view different kinds of media. Acting, storyline, storytelling, and editing are all included in this, but they are not the only ones. -  One useful thing I learned from watching this video was how important a movie's narrative and climax are. Writing a script is difficult, but even if the other parts of a movie are excellent, without a storyline, there is nothing for the viewer to follow throughout the entire movie, which could ruin an otherwise excellent film. Having an idea is good, but being able to carry it out is essential. -  By challenging me to consider whether or not an audience comprehends my film based on the script instead of solely on how well I know it, I hope this might...

•   Short film:   The creative short film "9" told a post-apocalyptic story. This is amplified by the strong focus on sound design, mood, and visual storytelling. The notion is subject to interpretation because of the extreme narrative and absence of conversation. The tone is prioritized over standard character development in Shane Acker's unorthodox directing techniques. This was achieved by the lighting and texture, which heightened the enigmatic atmosphere. Their environment is scary and strange because of the detailed animation. •   Full-length film:   The setting and characters advance further in the full-length, which also includes conversation, backstory, and a more standard narrative format. Considering the Hollywood-style characters, the animation was still a classic. This made it easier to understand by providing a clear hero's journey and resolution, but it also took away from the film's distinctive qualities. Part of the short's unique charm was lo...

  And our genre is... Tragedy Hey there blog! I hope you guys are enjoying your holidays and having a great time. During mine I've been taking some time to look into what genre I want to continue with this year.  We chose tragedy as our genre because of its ability to evoke raw, authentic emotions, in addition to its ability to create a deep connection between the audience and characters. Tragedy allows us to explore the complexities of human experience, such as grief, loss, and resilience through tragedy, in a way that is deeply personal and relatable. Tragedy provides a platform to highlight the struggles people endure and the ways they confront their pain. Through cinematic storytelling, tragedy allows us to craft powerful visuals and emotionally charged moments that resonate with the viewer long after the film ends, hopefully leading them to reflect and connect the film events to their real life. Our main hope is to have our viewers leave the film with the main idea of che...

Hey there blog! Today I'm going to go over our pitches with you guys and what we are leaning towards! Pitch A:   A seemingly lighthearted story about a young man navigating his everyday life, filled with moments of joy with his friends and girlfriend. Only to reveal toward the end that his smile hides his stress and depressive thoughts, leading to an emotional end. Pitch B:   A grieving individual, haunted by traumatic loss, navigates a city filled with memories of their past. Ending in a symbolic confrontation on a rooftop where they take their first step towards healing. Discuss pitch A:   We want to do this film because it will be a challenge to create. In comparison to the film we did last year, this film portrays a deep and meaningful topic. The lighthearted tone in the beginning allows the audience to connect with the protagonist, making the final reveal more impactful emotions. It also challenges societal perceptions of happiness, encouraging viewers to look beyond...