Friday, 15 January 2010
Phychological Thriller
Wikipedia definition of a Psychological Thriller
Psychological thrillers tend to reverse this formula to a certain degree, emphasizing the characters just as much, if not more so, than the plot.
The suspense created by psychological thrillers often comes from two or more characters preying upon one another's minds, either by playing deceptive games with the other or by merely trying to demolish the others mental state.
Our definition of a psychological thriller is where the suspense is produced by the thoughts and realization of someones mind. Usually psychological thrillers consist of one or more people playing with the mind of someone else, making them analyze every move they make which makes them become very paranoid.
Psychological thriller is a specific sub-genre of the wide-ranging thriller genre. However, this genre often incorporates elements from the mystery and drama genre in addition to the typical traits of the thriller genre. Also, occasionally this genre will border into the also wide-ranging Horror genre. Generally, thrillers focus on plot over character, and thus emphasize intense, physical action over the character's psyche.
Psychological thrillers tend to reverse this formula to a certain degree, emphasizing the characters just as much, if not more so, than the plot.
The suspense created by psychological thrillers often comes from two or more characters preying upon one another's minds, either by playing deceptive games with the other or by merely trying to demolish the others mental state.
Our definition of a psychological thriller is where the suspense is produced by the thoughts and realization of someones mind. Usually psychological thrillers consist of one or more people playing with the mind of someone else, making them analyze every move they make which makes them become very paranoid.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
Thriller defintion
Wikipedia's definition of a Thriller genre
Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television that includes numerous and often overlapping sub-genres.[citation needed] Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains.[citation needed] Writer Vladimir Nabokov, in his lectures at Cornell University, said that "In an Anglo-Saxon thriller, the villain is generally punished, and the strong silent man generally wins the weak babbling girl, but there is no governmental law in Western countries to ban a story that does not comply with a fond tradition, so that we always hope that the wicked but romantic fellow will escape scot-free and the good but dull chap will be finally snubbed by the moody heroine.[1]
Literary devices such as suspense, red herrings and cliffhangers are used extensively. "Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest stories in the Western world and is regarded as an early prototype of the thriller." [2] A thriller is villain driven plot, whereby he presents obstacles the hero must overcome.
[2] The genre is a fascinatingly flexible form that can undermine audience complacency through a dramatic rendering of psychological, social, familial and political tensions and encourages sheltered but sensation-hungry audiences, in Hitchcock's phrase, "to put their toe in the cold water of fear to see what it's like."[3]
My definition of a Thriller is a cross between a action and a horror film. Thrillers often play on suspense, mystery, intrigue and tension.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Mise - en- scene
In James Bond Golden eye the mise-en-scene is quite important. He is dressed sophisticatedly and even though he is shooting and killing he is dressed very suavely. He often has a gun in his hand and carries the equipment that he needs to help him. Most of the time he is dressed in black and is dressed very smartly. There are no bright colours, which you would expect as he wants to blend in. The other characters (the russians) wear different uniforms depending on rank and they more often than not have weapons as well.
Camerawork
Varies depending on what is happening. In James Bond Goldeneye, the opening scene has Bond jumping off a dam and the camera moves along with him. Before he is about to jump the camera shows him (over his shoulder) surveying the area before jumping. You dont see a close up of any extent before he enters the facility. This gives the impression that the danger only really becomes apparent once he encounters the Russians.
Sound
Variations of the James Bond theme are constant throughout the film. When Bond jumps off the dam the theme is slightly more apparent and imposing almost. It really portrays the message that this is a difficult mission and that it will be dangerous.
Editing
In James Bond Golden eye the mise-en-scene is quite important. He is dressed sophisticatedly and even though he is shooting and killing he is dressed very suavely. He often has a gun in his hand and carries the equipment that he needs to help him. Most of the time he is dressed in black and is dressed very smartly. There are no bright colours, which you would expect as he wants to blend in. The other characters (the russians) wear different uniforms depending on rank and they more often than not have weapons as well.
Camerawork
Varies depending on what is happening. In James Bond Goldeneye, the opening scene has Bond jumping off a dam and the camera moves along with him. Before he is about to jump the camera shows him (over his shoulder) surveying the area before jumping. You dont see a close up of any extent before he enters the facility. This gives the impression that the danger only really becomes apparent once he encounters the Russians.
Sound
Variations of the James Bond theme are constant throughout the film. When Bond jumps off the dam the theme is slightly more apparent and imposing almost. It really portrays the message that this is a difficult mission and that it will be dangerous.
Editing
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Photos
Photo's of our original choice of location for our opening, we ended up using a different area due to the area we chose being unavailable
Script
*ACTION*
Samir - "Hey, what are you doing here?"
Lois - " What do you mean? .. I was waiting for you"
Samir - "I thought we were meeting at 3pm?"
Lois - "No, I'm pretty sure we said 12pm"
Samir - "Oh well I guess we better get going then"
(both get up to leave)
*CUT*
Lois - " What do you mean? .. I was waiting for you"
Samir - "I thought we were meeting at 3pm?"
Lois - "No, I'm pretty sure we said 12pm"
Samir - "Oh well I guess we better get going then"
(both get up to leave)
*CUT*
Planning our preliminary task
Location - Refectory
Shots - Establishing shot of man walking towards the door.
Close up - Man's hand opening the door.
Match on action shot - Man walking through the doors.
Reaction shot - of man looking over to see friend arrive.
Long shot - of both characters in the shot to show where they stand.
Filming a conversation shot - two characters talking.
Shots - Establishing shot of man walking towards the door.
Close up - Man's hand opening the door.
Match on action shot - Man walking through the doors.
Reaction shot - of man looking over to see friend arrive.
Long shot - of both characters in the shot to show where they stand.
Filming a conversation shot - two characters talking.
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