Monday 21 November 2011

4.11.11 Class Notes Codes And Conventions

Media Studies
G321 Foundation Portfolio In media.
Aim
To be able to indicate the purpose of a title sequence.
To analyse a title sequence.
So why titles?
A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both, utilizing conceptual visuals and sound.
First Impressions are everything.
Codes & Conventions
  • Details of cast and crew
  • The films title
  • An introduction to character or character type
  • Indication of place
  • Indication of historical period
  • Information regarding mood and tone
  • Introduction to signature theme tune
  • Information about genre
  • Questions that the viewer finds intriguing (sets up enigmas)
  • Patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film
  • Mise en scene and cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film


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