NCIS on Waterloo road

Narrative: The trailer for Waterloo road has several narrative stands that a rich girl turns up and within a minute kisses a boy which has a girlfriend, The trailer shows a rich wealthy family putting a young teenager into a poor high school to show her the "the harsh reality" which was said by the dad.This is subversive because a wealthy family would put their children into a private school which they did not in this case because of the girl attitude.

 Character:the head teacher was more stereotypical  by him having a clip board  and wearing a suit.The camera pands up from her feet to face slowly up builds up tension to the view then show her full body and stature which was proud and superior.

iconography:The props that was used in the trailer that made the teachers look presentable with a clip board and wearing suites otherwise the students did not look presentable that wore dirty ruff cloths girls wearing makeup to which also mean they don't care about the rules and don't want to succeed in life.

Setting:This trailer was set in a poor school in a playground which didn't have a lot of space because as you can see the children and teachers was a little cramped and this shows the school isnt well kept

Narrative Theory

Todorov said that all films/novels start off with an Equilibrium and then a disruption that is the Disequilibrium where something bad happens that may stop the hero or interrupted what they are doing and then ends with a New Equilibrium where the problem gets  sorted out and its all calm.

In my case the Hunger Games, I can apply this theory because, at the start there is an Equilibrium when Katniss lives in a society where the young people from various districts names go into a pot and if picked they are sent off to battle to the death where only one survives. The Disequilibrium is when Katniss' sister gets picked but then Katniss (the hero) bravely   volunteers to go in her place to make her safe and not have to battle.This means she has to go to a specific place to train in order to survive. The New Equilibrium will come when she is successful in her mission but this is not shown in the trailer because the film makers want the audience to keep watching. 

Propp said that all films have key characters that can fit into certain categories. In my case study, I can apply this:

Hero- This is Katniss. I know she is the hero because her quest is to survive and win the Hunger Games.

Villain- This would be President Snow and the people running the Hunger Games because president snow is the boss of the Hunger Games and makes the teenagers battle and also the other people battling because them people are trying to kill her.

Helper- This could be Peter, Gail and the designer that trys to present her in the best way.

Mentor- this is Haymitch and Cinna because they both help presented her self good and strong and also because they train her ready to fight to be able to survive.

Donor / Mentor- This would be the  people who train her in order for her to survive. 

Barthes said every film has action codes and enigma codes:

An Action code is shown when you see the teenagers running for the weponds  then quickly changes slides this is also an enigma code because the audience will be thinking will she get the weponds and survive another enigma code is when the lady is going to pick a name from a pot and at this time the audience will be wondering if it is the main characters (Katniss)  or her sisters (primrose)name.   

representation of hunger games

  The Hunger Games film is subversive in its representation of women by using a teenage girl as a heroine. This is unusual because it is normal big/muscular white man normally used as the main character  whereas this film focuses on a young, teenage girl who is brave, courageous and a skilled fighter rather than a love interest or a Princess. However, the film is presented as a little bit conventional by the main character  Jennifer Lawrence is presented as slim and pretty which is normal for a male audience to appreciate. in the film the teenage males were represented as threatened and intimidated of the main character whilst the  people was spectating them: this is conventional because  males are conventionally seen as more action driven. In this film normally men saves girls but in this film the main character  that is a girl saves the boys life.
The film represents family in a positive way because the main character katniss volunteers and goes to fight insted of her sister this shows that family are close and cares about each other.
conuetionally, heroes tend to be Caucasian. In terms of race, the three main characters are all white and survive yet the other races die early in the fight.
For ages, the film is unconventional as it shows young people battling it out whilst parents and people when normally teenagers shouldn't be involved in death and also parents normally try and get their son and daughters away from violence. The film is set in a futuristic America with districts.

mana

1) Write the storyline of Moana in no more than three sentences.

Moana is a movie based on  a young girl trying to save her village with a god because their village is under attack by a demon/villail

2) What film genre is Moana?

Moana's genre is a family animation movie made by Disney.

3) When was the film released in the UK?

The movie was released on the 2nd of December 2016.

4) Who were the stars who provided the voices in the film?

The main stars were people such as Dwayne Johnson,auli'i cravalho,Rachel house and other people such as Nichole scherzinger.

5) Who were the directors for Moana?

The directors of the movie were Don hall and Ron clements.

6) What other films have they directed?

They have directed movies such as the princess and the frog, Treasure planet and many more.

7) What was the production budget for Moana?

The budget for the movie was 150 million dollars.

 

8) How much money did the film make at the worldwide box office?

They made 248 million dollars.

9) What is the Walt Disney company?

It is Disney animations.

10) What other companies and brands are owned by Walt Disney?

Marvel, ESPN, Lucas films  and many more. 

11) What famous film franchises are owned by the Walt Disney company?

The main/biggest franchise owned by Disney is 'MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT'. 

12) List three other Disney animated family films.

Three other films are Wreck it Ralph , Frozen and the incredible's. 

13) What are the three most successful Disney films ever?

The most successful movies made by Disney are Finding Nemo , The lady and the tramp. 

14) What do audiences expect from a Disney film?     They may expect a high quality film which will make there children's laugh and enjoy the film.                                                                               

15) Why might a family be happy to watch a new Disney film?  may be because they are well known for good films in the past. 

16) Read the IMDB user reviews for Moana. Copy and paste three user reviews for the film into your blogpost – one good, one bad, one in the middle.

17) Read this Guardian review of Moana. How many stars is the film given? They have been given 4 stars.

18) What does the Guardian reviewer think is the best thing about Moana?

And this seafaring adventure appears to take great pains to get it right, from the textile designs to the dance movements, the coconut-based crafts to the lovingly rendered turquoise seas.

19) Read this Empire review of Moana. Why does it say Moana is similar to Frozen?they are made by the same company and they are both miscical animations.

20) What do you think Moana and Frozen have in common? Write down three things the two films have in

 common.they are made by the same company and they are both miscical animations.

21) Having researched the film, why do you think Moana was so successful at the box office? they have famous people doing the voices which will bring fans of there own to watch the film.

    

22) How many references to Disney can you find in the trailer?

Three times they have used the logo in the trailer. 


23 Does the Moana film poster have the Disney logo on it? Where on the poster does it appear?
The logo is in the bottom third.

assigment 2

1) What are the typical features (conventions) of a film poster that you have used? I have used an age rating and I gave it a 15 rating due to the violet themes ,   I used institutional information to sell my film  such as an directors name which appeals to there audiences who may have seen his other films  ,  I have also used reviews to drag them in   , a strong  central image to connote danger and violence which will appeal to a different target audiences such as women that may not watch action films.

2) What is the genre of your film? How would your target audience know this from choices you have made?  The genre of my film is action adventure the audience may know this by the use of clothing which is tracksuits which connotes power and the they stand shows dominance and there facial expression shows they mean business . I have used an dark alley which is known for death and violence take place due to the lack of CCTV.

3) I have used star power and reviews to drag the audience in and also used  well known crew  that had a rule in the film that will already have there audience that will want to watch the film such as the  actors ,directors and cast.

4) Where are there examples of synergy between your storyboard and trailer?  I have used the studio cannel logo in both my film poster and trailer  I have used to show that a well known production and distribution company who have made this film such as Free willy and terminator 2 also fonts to show synergy.

5) Extension: What Representations have you used in your film? I have used young actors to attracted the target audience which is 15  also I have  represented the youth as dominant, as signified though the use of clothing which is dull which is normally worn by gangsters also the  facial expression which is determined and powerful.

hunger games questions

1) What film have you chosen?  Hunger games

2) Why did you choose this film in particular? Because I like action and adventure films

 
Institutional background
Use IMDB to find out the institutions behind your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then look for the production company and UK distributor.

1) What was the film studio or production company behind your chosen film? E.g. Warner Brothers, Paramount etc.
Lionsgate was the company that made the hunger games.


2) Who was the distributor for the theatrical release of the film in the UK?It was

In Theaters by march 23, 2012 wide.           

 

No brand loyalty
1) What genre does your chosen film fit into?
It will appeal to mostly boys because they are more attracted to violence and action but some girls might be able to relate to the strong female heroine .
 2) How can you tell it fits that genre? Be specific with reference to the trailer. you can tell its both because a girl is the main character to get girls involved and boys because boys like danger and action.

3) Does your choTsen film have any stars or a director that are known for that particular genre?
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth             
   Jeniffer Lawrence which is very well known  same  as  Laim Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson  has they own audience which will want to watch the film to.  
It’s all a matter of timing
1) What was the UK release date for your chosen film? march 23

2) When did the first trailer appear on YouTube for your movie? Find the earliest example you can and embed it in your blog.04/01/2014 

3) What other examples of marketing (teaser trailers, main trailers, newspaper or TV interviews etc.) can you find for your chosen film from before the film’s release date?
At the same time they had an promotional tie in with instagram to get more people involved so more people watch the film.



It’s a social thing

1) What was the word-of-mouth like for your chosen film? If you can’t find tweets (probably blocked) use the IMDB user review rating or the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer rating to judge whether the public have given the movie a good review.

"The film shows precious little hunger and no sense of game". This person believes they don't show none of the actual game."This movie rules"

 Original Score: 4/5. This person thinks the film is good and cant wait to witch it after the trailers was released.

  
 
Risky business
Use IMDB to find out the box office records for your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then Box Office/Business. You may want to use the excellent website Box Office Mojo to find out the budget and box office success for the film.


1) What was the original budget for your chosen film?

Budget:

$78,000,000 (estimated

2) How much money did the film make in the opening weekend?

Opening Weekend:

$152,535,747 (USA) (23 March 2012) Doubled the budget.
3) How much money has the film made in total? (Look for the subheading ‘Gross’ which has the total box-office earnings listed).

Box Office:

$407,981,652.00

4) For a film to be considered a box office success, it needs to make at least two-and-a-half times the budget in box office takings. Using this method, was the film you have chosen a success? (Or, if it's a recent release, do you expect it to be a box office success?) Yes because most of the character already have there own audience which will watch the film.



Stars in their eyes


1) What films has the director previously directed? Are they in the same or similar genres?Gray Ross directs many adventure films

2) Who is the main star in the film? Jenifer Lawrence is the star of the movie



3) What other films has the main star appeared in? Are any of the films similar to the one you are researching? Jeniffer larence as appeared in  EX MEN and silver linings lay book


4) Are the stars or the director or writer mentioned in the trailer for the film.

	Josh Hutcherson  character fighting with Jeniffer	...
	Raiko Bowman  peetas Mother	...
	Dwayne Boyd    designer Jeniffer Lawrence main character

film trailer

 

Film posters: key conventions

• Central image
• Secondary images
• Title
• Tagline (like a slogan)
• Release date
• Stars
• Critic reviews
• Social media hashtags / website details
• Production blurb
• Iconography of the film’s genre

1. List all the key conventions you can find. How do these attract a potential audience?  The central image is the middle third of the poster so the audience can see it  straight away  they also  used a close up to show her facial expression that's she determine to be precise whilst shooting  the arrow also they is fire around the character and that makes it more interesting and connotes there is danger and death because of the arrows. The tag line "the world will be watching " brings attention to the player and put them under  pressure . They used a female as a main character and that subversive which males are normaly the main character. The title is in capital letters to emprises the meaning and showing the title is important because the title "hunger games " has connotations off struggle and poverty. The release date is at the button of the poster so the audience will know when they can watch it .The main character Jennifer Lawrence  is already well known and she has her own audience that will come and support the film to so they don't need stars to get an audience. The film tried to represent as girls as powerful more then men .
2. List all the film trailer key conventions you can find. How do these attract a potential audience? They have used gods view to show the surroundings also they have used fast pace music to emprises the action. They used a black screen in editing  maybe to connote her confusion and terror But they could have add more action so the views will get the plot better.

1. In your opinion, do the poster and trailer successfully promote the film you have chosen to investigate? Why? yes because it will make females want to watch it and they used fire to make it more interesting for viewers but also they could have shown more action of the valance to attract more old people.