Blogs

On each blog you should have a log-every lessonpost what you have achieved

• Se7en Essay posted• Pre-lim task• Thriller openings analysed and clips embedded

http://cgsthrillerblog.blogspot.com/

Thriller Brief

PLANNING IS IMPORTANT

It is possible to obtain 20/20!

You need to get into the habit NOW of updating your blog regularly

17/20 Planning• *** demonstrates excellent research into similar

products through analysis of past students work and thriller clips.

• Excellent presentation of props and locations along with casting audition tapes to show organisation of actors.

• A detailed treatment and a proficient storyboard have been provided. All research and planning has been presented to an excellent standard and *** demonstrated good time management throughout the project.

Codes and conventions of a

Conventions

EXT: What makes a good Thriller?

• Restricted Narration• Non Diegetic sounds to create tension• Enigma codes• Disruption of normality• Cheap surprise• Red Herring• Tension/ suspense• Antagonist/protagonist

Conventions of a

AimTo learn about the codes and conventions of the thriller genre

By the end of the lesson you will be able to :-Identify thriller codes and conventions-Be aware of thriller as a problematic genre- Plan and conduct audience research

Codes and conventions of a

Firstly thriller is a broad term that is used in film marketing, as a positive selling point

for many types of film.

• It can mean:• Action• Edge of the seat• Thrills • Excitement• Suspense• Enigma/ Intrigue/ Puzzle

Generic hybrid – two or more genres togetherSub Genre – a separate branch of the family

Problematic because . . .

Codes and conventions of a

Crime

Techno

Conspiracy

Medical

Mystery

Political

Religious

Political Thriller

Espionage - ‘ spy’

Action

Psychological

Supernatural

Slasher/ Stalker

Erotic Thriller

Legal Thriller

Therefore anything could in theory be a thriller. A thriller does however have a set a codes regardless of specific sub-genre that cover mise-en-scene, camera angle shot movement and position, editing, sound, and narrative.

In addition to this each sub-genre will have specific conventions

Conventions of a

Dos and Don’ts

• Why is this important?

• Ideas

• Most effective thrillers?

• Prey on the target audience insecurities

• Decide on Target Audience– Male / Female– Age range

Audience Research

• Devise Questions • Minimum 15 - Maximum 25• Fears, insecurities, worries, setting, locations,

characters, symbolism, associations

Audience Research

• Market research – favourite thrillers / actors

• Recording Data• Questionnaire – Spreadsheet / Excel• Set up a Survey Monkey Account• Conduct a Focus Group – record results

Audience Research

Uploaded to your Blog Wednesday 1st February