GRANITE This short film is made by people in year 13 studying A2 Media. The genre it looks like they have chosen is mystery and thriller. They have most likely chosen this genre as it is one of the easiest to do as they don't have the professional equipment for them to create something different which will work as well. It is also easier for students to make short films in which they and other teenagers can relate to as it means they know about the target audience and what they like and dislike in a short film. They have chosen a topic and sites which all teenagers can relate to. Its specifically targeted at teenagers who use social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Although the short film is completely unrealistic it can be used to inform and open teenagers eyes about social media showing how it can be a dangerous place. Because its made by people still in school, they either have no budget or a extremely low budget and non professional equipment. They do not have access to the right editing sites meaning they aren't able to make theirs as professional and precise as others, although as it isn't done as well as a professional one, it can increase the eeriness. REPRESENTATION The short films starts with three young men walking through a street, the shot is focused on a plant rather than the boys, showing that all three boys aren't important in the film. The shot flickers, then changing into the next shot which is a low camera shot of their feet walking. The low angle shot shows one of the young men walking of to their house while the other two boys continue on, showing the audience that he is the main character in the short film. The audience are yet to find out what happens in the short film as so far not much has happened. The name of the short film is almost like Facebook, with the blue background and the white writing, they have done the title well as they have the clicking noises whilst the letters appear. This makes the audience think that the short film is related to the internet and may be based on Facebook. They have used many camera angles during filming this and many editing techniques. One of which is when they are able to show the computer screen and his face behind it, showing his emotions and facial features while he scrolls through Facebook. Each shot runs smoothly into each other showing its well edited. There are a few interesting shots, for example, when they place the glass on the camera lens, making the screen go red as he pours the juice, this may suggest that there is blood later on in the short film, telling the audience its a thriller with horror aspects. There are close ups on the keyboard and screen as he goes onto the computer, this shows the audience that the film is mainly based around the computer and what happens on it. Facebook automatically pops up meaning the film is all based on this website, and the problem if there is one is caused on the site. They have edited it so the audience are almost able to see from inside the computer, meaning the audience can see the characters screen and his face whilst he scrolls down and looks at his Facebook. There is a close up on the message box, implying that something or someone is going to message him and cause something to happen. There is a mysterious low angle shot which is from another point of view. The audience cannot see anyone else in the room so they assume there is a ghost or something hidden in the room causing the disturbance, this means something big is going to happen which makes the audience feel suspense. The shots carry on changing between a normal shot and a mysterious low shot. A close up of his drink shows it moving, implying there is something else other than him which is going to cause a disturbance. A mid shot shows the audience blood on his fingers and his nose bleed, this makes the audience suspicious and makes them wonder what is causing the disturbance and what will happen to him. A close up of his shoulder shows the audience someone behind him touching his shoulder, another young man appears on his other. This implies that they have both fallen into the trap and died and now the main character has also died. It ends with him sending the same message he received to many other people. The audience can now predict what would of happened if the film had continued and was any longer. In comparison to the University Short Film, this one is less effective and realistic. The students aren't able to access the equipment needed for a more effective piece, unlike the university students. The BAFTA award winning short film would be a lot more effective as they would have the equipment needed and the time to create a effective short film which would be able to draw an audience in during the short time they have. A high school short film, would naturally be the worst of the lot due to the lack of equipment, time and interesting locations. |
AuthorsMolly Broad Archives
February 2016
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