AICE Media Studies

 Title: Spike and Friendship FADE IN: EXT. BEACH - DAY Two boys, TOM and JIM, are playing volleyball on the beach. Tom spikes the ball and scores a point. Jim looks disappointed. TOM: (excitedly) Yes! Did you see that, Jim? We're killing it! JIM: (sarcastically) Yeah, I saw it. TOM: What's wrong, man? You're not into this today? JIM: (shrugs) I don't know. I just don't enjoy it as much as you do. TOM: (surprised) What? How can you not love volleyball? JIM: (smiling) I don't hate it. It's just not my thing. I'd rather play soccer or basketball. Tom looks a little hurt. TOM: (pouts) Oh, I see how it is. You don't like playing with me. JIM: (reassuringly) That's not true, Tom. I love hanging out with you. We can still play volleyball sometimes, but I just don't want to do it all the time. Tom smiles again. TOM: (excitedly) Alright then! How about we play a game of soccer after this? JIM: (smiling) Sure, let's do it. Suddenly, a boy named RIC...

  Location: Filming at the beach would provide stunning visuals with the backdrop of the ocean and sand. The players could be shown diving and rolling on the soft sand to make intense plays. A park would offer a more relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, with trees and greenery in the background, providing a contrast to the fierce competition on the court. Filming at the gym would allow for intense close-ups of the players as they sweat and strain to make every move count, with the sounds of the game echoing off the walls. The contrast of these three locations would add to the dynamic storytelling of a volleyball movie. Participants: As the director and editor, I will be responsible for overseeing the creative vision and execution of the film. I will work closely with the other members of the production team to plan out the visual style, character development, and overall tone of the film. I will also work with the actors to ensure they understand their roles and deliver the best perfor...

      After reviewing several opening scenes for films that fall under the sports genre, the time had come for the group to design our own title sequence. When doing this, I took into account all the things I learned during the research process. I found that there were several key features that needed to be included in the title design an sequence. The most important feature was the fact that the title design and sequence had to convey the overall mood and theme of the project. Our project is focused on the relationship between two teen boys and their different relationships with the sport volleyball. While the sport is the most important aspect of the project, there are comedic elements as it is meant for teenagers. Based on this information, the title sequence should feature fun, light hearted motifs like physical effects and fun sound.       Additionally, the title design and sequence should also reflect the intensity of the sport. To achieve t...

  1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?   - Studios  - Director  - Actors  - Casting  - Music Directors  - Visual Effect Producers  - Visual Effects Supervisors  - Costume Designers  - Assistant Directors  - Editing  - Production Designer  - Line Producer  - Co Producers  - Executive Producers  - Title    2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?   Priority was given to the pictures of the actors and directors as their titles were read aloud. Throughout the full title sequence, this was a recurring theme. 3.  What connotations do these images carry?   They have a large, bright appearance. It emphasizes and complements the color scheme and personalities of the people in the movie. This does a great job of presenting the actors who were in the movie. 4. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?   It previews some of the eleme...

 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  • Studios taking part in the film • Title of the film  • Directors/ Directed By  • Screenplays/ Screenplay by  • Story Creator  • Producers • Director of photography  • Production Designers  • Editor  • Music supervisor  • Casting By  • List of cast  • an " a (enter name) production" 2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequences?  In the the title sequence we are shown black screens with the production copy’s introduction with their logo animations then we proceed into the a scene of the main Character Adam Sandler talking to another character as they walk down a hall. They then enter a gym where a player gets interviewed. After this scene we get put on a plane with Adam Sandler as he is a coach looking to draft players and as we get put through the different scenes the credits are placed in corners wi...

 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?   - Studios  - Director  - Actors  - Casting  - Music Directors  - Visual Effect Producers  - Visual Effects Supervisors  - Costume Designers  - Assistant Directors  - Editing  - Production Designer  - Line Producer  - Co Producers  - Executive Producers  - Title    2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?   Priority was given to the pictures of the actors and directors as their titles were presented first. Throughout the full title sequence, this was a recurring theme. 3.  What connotations do these images carry?   They have a dark background with a red and a blue line racing while the names are being displayed. It symbolizes the race between Ford and Ferrari, which is the movie"s main plot and title: Ford v Ferrari. This does a great job of foreshadowing the theme of the movie. 4. How does the film establish a fe...

    1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  Studios taking part in the film ( Warner Bros. Pictures etc.)  Title of the film  Directors/ Directed By  Screenplays/ Screenplay by  Story Creator  Producers Director of photography  Production Designers  Editor  Music supervisor  Visual effects supervisor  Costume Designers  Casting By  List of cast  an " a (enter name) production" 2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequences?  In the the title sequence we are shown the images of the main Character Creed, as well as his life in the boxing ring as well as the close relationships he has in his life which could include his girlfriend and his boxing mentor. 3. What connotations do these images carry?   These images suggest the passion that Creed has for the sport of boxing as well as the struggles he has had to endure to make it to the point that he is at. It is implied t...

       Now that the general concept of our project has been worked out, the group set our sights on what the opening sequence should be like. The opening sequence needs to follow the guidelines of the genre, so I searched for several examples that we could follow. Though it was not easy to find good examples, I came across two websites that supplied me with several opening sequences that we could look like.          The first site I came across was Art of the Title. Art of the Title is a website specifically made to house title sequences. It has title sequences from movies dating as far back as the 1930s. There is a page that shows all the title sequences of recently popular shows and films. Another page shows several directors and the clips that they have produced. These organizational methods made it easy to watch recently made title sequences. The title sequences available on Art of the Title made a pattern very clear to me. Directors usua...

 Now that we have looked at what sports films are doing right now, let’s have a look at what they were like twenty years ago. Remember the Titans is a certified classic directed by Boaz Yakin that features an iconic performance from Denzel Washington. What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this  movie have?   Remember the Titans stands along with other films, such as Coach Carter and The Blind Side, as the blueprint for many sports films that followed after its production. It remains as a staple within the genre as it provides a compelling story that captures the audience, while also allowing true elements of football to be shown throughout the film, especially during the time the movie is supposed to take place. What this movie did best, was it's ability to properly portray the story in a dramatic sense which added more emphasis to the authenticity of the story as well as the struggle within the characters as the movie pro...

 As we continue our assessment of movies that fall under the sports genre, let’s look at something that came out just last year. Hustle was directed by Jeremiah Zager and has multiple current NBA players within its production. The movie has living legend Lebrun James as one of its producers as well as Anthony Edwards playing an important role. What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?   The elements of this picture that relate to our genre be being a movie centered around a man's love for his sport. Not only does it show a man desperate to keep his job, but his passion for basketball must also be tested as his daughter is growing up rarely seeing her father because of it. The question of will Stanley Sugerman be the man his daughter needs him to be or if will he finally land the overseas prospect that will allow him to continue to work for the NBA create drama and suspense. The actual game scenes are fun a realisti...

 Now that the group has chosen what genre and concept we want our final project to be, it’s time to watch a few films that follow the conventions of the sports genre. Today’s film will be Creed 2, directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Michael B. Jordan alongside Sylvester Stallone. What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this  movie have?   The elements of this picture that relate to our genre would be that it is louder, grander, and greater than the first one. By maintaining an emphasis on the humanity of its main characters, it is able to correct itself. More than any punch delivered in the ring, whether Rocky will see his son again and the tribulations of the recent Creed couple are the subjects of greater suspense. The boxing scenes are fascinating and fun. Also, it gives fans a feast of entertainment.  What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?  I enjoy how Adonis and Viktor...

     Now that multiple genres have been examined, it’s important to see how they stack up next to each other. Each genre has its own unique conventions that convey what genre the movie falls under. Identifying these conventions and which ones will benefit us the most will make it easier to choose what  genre our project should be.     The romance genre was one of the many genres that was discussed by the group.  Famous films that fall under this genre are “10 Things I Hate About You”, “When Harry Met Sally”, and “You People”. This genre is one of few that has had pretty consistent conventions for many years. Of course things have changed to accommodate with current society, but most still utilize close ups and medium/long shots to highlight the main characters and their feelings while also relaying information about them and their surroundings. Though the genre is very broad, most movies are set in everyday settings like schools, apartments, etc. while...

What does the Sports Genre Portray? ​ ​ ·         Sports Films  are those that have a sports setting (football or  baseball stadium, arena, or the Olympics, etc.), competitive event  (the 'big game,' 'fight,' or 'competition'), and/or athlete (boxer,  racer, surfer, etc.) that are central and predominant in the story.        Some of these films include:   ​ ·        Remember the Titans ​ ·         King Richard ·        Hustle   ​ Common CAMS in Sports Films         For sports film, a wide variety of angles, movements and shots can be utilized to help  make this type of  film.   Some of the most common shots include the long shot, wide shot,  close up , or a point  of view. These shots can be used to form the background or capture an entire team,  display the emotion on a character's face or even...

Common  C.A.M.S • Panning Shot • Close up • Extreme Close up • Tracking shots Common C.L.A.M.P.S • fake blood • prop weapons • CGI animals • Dark lighting • Setting in urban and suburban parts of a city Sound • Non-diegetic (music scores, sounds used to add tension to the scene) • Diegetic (bees buzzing, screams, gunshots, police sirens etc) Editing • zoom in • jump cut • cutaway  Examples of Thrillers • The Black Phone • Barbarian • Don't Worry Darling      There are several elements of this genre that interest me. I enjoy when the story builds suspense, especially when it does so by having a very intense opening scene. Another element I like about films in this genre is how developed and nuanced the characters often are. However, I do not like when the action is rushed and crammed into the last act of the film.

  •Common camera angles in your genre (CAMS) camera angles, movement, shots Close-up, medium, and long shots are the most typical camera angles. A close-up often focuses on a single item, most frequently the face of a person. It separates that thing from its surrounds and draws the viewer's focus to it. A medium shot is composed with the camera placed further away from the subject and, as a result, includes some of the surrounds that a close-up will omit. A long shot is used to convey a lot of background information because the camera is placed far from the subject. • Common Mis-En-Scene in your genre (CLAMPS) Mis-En-scene Common Mis-En-Scenes in a rom-com consist of a setting that would be a realistic situation like a mall, park, apartment, or a school. The props would consist of hearts, jewelry, flowers, chocolates, and wine. The costume would depend on the script and how the director would depict his characters status which would reflect their clothing. • Common Editing in your ...

      The group has several ideas on what we should make our video about. We have narrowed them down to three in order to make the decision easier for ourselves.      The first pitch surrounds two high athletes that play volleyball. The two are inseparable, but different in nature. One was always extremely passionate about volleyball, determined to improve and become a major player of the sport. For convenience, we will call this character Character A (or CA for short). The other character was never very interested in sports and was more intrigued by online endeavors (phones, gaming, etc.). This character will be called Character B (or CB). One day, CB is sitting on the stairs on his phone when CA is going down them. CA drops the volleyball in his hand, yelling for CB to watch out as it moves towards him. CB is caught off guard, dropping his phone as the yelling startles him. Miraculously, he is able to pass the ball back to CA perfectly and catch his ...