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Genre blog for Short Film

Hey blog! It's me again. Today I will be discussing the genre of my short film. My partner and I decided to do horror as our genre because of the deep and thrilling experience it brings to the audience. The horror genre is very unique where you can build and add tension. It is a way to explore the genre and learn more about it. My partner and I also chose to do horror because we both enjoy watching horror movies, we have seen many films that we had many ideas to lead off of. That's it for today blog! I hope you guys enjoy our film! Karina logging off.

Short Film Research: Foxed/Horror

Hey, blog! It's me again! Today we are researching another short film named "Foxed" and comparing it to the genre of horror. I hope you enjoy it! Common CAMS in the film -Close-ups -Extreme close-up -Tracking shot -POV shot Common Sound in the Film -Diegetic sound with the heavy breathing and footsteps -Non-diegetic sound with music Mis-en-scene used in this film -Dark lighting -Fast movement -The setting was dark within the cave Editing in the film -Jump cut -Cutaway -action match Elements I enjoyed in the film were the suspense and fear that was built, especially with the lighting and eerie music. The mood it creates really fits the horror genre. Elements I didn't enjoy very much were the close-up shots however they serve a very valuable purpose in the storytelling and mood. That's it for today's blog! Until next time! Karina logging off.

Short film research: Knock Knock/ Horror

Hey, blog! Welcome back to another research blog! Today's short film is called "Knock Knock" and we will be comparing it to the genre of horror. I hope you enjoy it! In this film, some common CAMS it had to the genre were; panning, close-up, tracking shot, continuous shot, over-the-shoulder, bird-eye shot, two-shot, and three-shot. These angles and shots are a part of telling a story and are used to engage the audience's attention Some common sounds in this film included; were diegetic sounds, such as screaming, creaking, heavy breathing, and knocking on a door, Also included non-diegetic sounds, for instance, background music of suspense and unearthly sounds like ghosts and exotic noises that represented the other side of death. Along with this, the short film was big on dialogue. Common Mis-en-scene in this film was mainly focused on acting. The three girls had to perfect their acting because it was the most used M...

Short film research: Cerdita (Piggy)/ Horror

Hey blog! Were back with another short film research blog with the genre of horror. Today's short film was actually turned into a movie that was inspired by this short film. It was probably one of my favorite short films I watched. I hope you enjoy it! In this film, some common CAMS were -Low angle -Wide shot -Close-up -Pan -Over the shoulder Common sounds in this film included - Ambient sound -Dialogue - Sound motif -Diegetic sound Similar Mis-en-scene in the film to the genre -Props such as a car, headphones, lifeguard pole, and bag -Blood -Acting Editing in the short film included - Shot/ reverse shot - Cutaway -Action match -eye-line match Example of films - Long legs -MA The Black Phone Elements that I liked in this film were the Mis-en-scene specifically the acting part because it built the plot twist of the film. Elements I didn't enjoy very much were the possible anticipation in the film. elements that were apart of this were the props an...

Short film research: A Distorted Doll / Horror

Hey, blog! I'm back, and today, I will continue my research on short films. I'll be researching short films in the horror genre since that is the genre I will be using for my project. I hope you enjoy it! In this film, some common CAMS it had to the genre were shot-inverse-shot, POV shot, Tracking shot, and zoom-in. These angles and shots allow the audience to see a representation of the film. It is a part of telling a story and can interact with the audience. Some common sounds in this film included; were diegetic sounds, such as screaming, creaking, and heavy breathing. Also included non-diegetic sound, for instance, background music of suspense. This short film also carried sound bridges and voiceovers. Common Mis-en-scene in this film included; dark lighting which sets a certain mood in the audience, bruising on the body which is done with makeup and shows a sign of violence, blood which can...

Research: How to make a short film

Hey, blog! It's me again! Today, I’m continuing my research by watching a video on how to make a short film! The video provides a step-by-step guide to the filmmaking process from beginning to end. I’ll share my key insights and how I plan to apply them to my project. I found the video to be extremely helpful. It covered both the technical and creative aspects of making a short film. One key point it emphasized was the importance of focusing on a single core concept instead of trying to fit too much into a short film. I plan to keep this in mind during my own project and avoid overcomplicating things. Another important takeaway was the significance of scriptwriting and planning. The video explained how the screenplay serves as the foundation for the entire film, influencing both creative and practical elements of filmmaking The video also offered valuable advice on production, particularly around budgeting, crew, and equipment....