Analysis of Two Media Productions

 

What Went Well (WWW):

• Firstly, some elements of mise en scene are demonstrated exceptionally well throughout the production. For example, costumes were used to make the female character look scary and this is a typical convention of the horror genre; the setting was effective. Additionally, the make-up was also done accordingly to connote the horror conventions. The type of lighting which was mainly used is low key lighting, as the concept of the production was to capture emotions and facial expressions. The audience are therefore able to feel the friction of the actors and the fright of them causing them to have a specific bond with the character by being able to relate with the characters.
• The genre of horror is portrayed brilliantly as most of the typical conventions are being used and has been shown through typical things such as props/ equipment. The props enhance the fact that the film is to do with reality and based on real life events. The use of future reading cards created a suspenseful and tense atmosphere as although there was hope in the characters, the audience had already had an idea that something negative was soon to come. This demonstrates the enigma codes as the audience know more then the characters do.
• The scenes are also very realistic and almost life like due to many reasons. One of these would be the costumes the characters have very cleverly chosen to wear. For example, the individual reading the future cards out is dressed in a traditional outfit, this also develops on her characteristics.

Even Better If (EBI):

• Compared to the other trailers Inner redemption was different and showed the genre of horror in a much different light then the others. However, the sounding through the trailer could have been improved as the music was much louder and their vocal projection was not loud enough for the microphones they were using therefore by either using a better microphone or increasing their voice projection the scenes could have been made much clearer and easier to understand.

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What Went Well (WWW):

• The cinematography throughout the trailer was clear and well structured. For example, close up shots are very often used these create enigma codes for the audience and also shows the exact facial expression of the characters. Through cinematography as the audience we also become aware of the body language even without seeing the facial expression or the surrounding the character may be in. 
• The mise-en-scene through out the trailer was excellent as they have used all props, make up, hair etc very well and effectively. Props such as themask is used exceedingly well as it connotes that there is a hidden identity beneath there whom does not wish to be revealed to the rest of the world.
• The sound and lighting was also very effective and well presented through out the trailer. As the sound had been added into the trailer it was non-diagetic. The sound was also parallel as it related well with the plot of the trailer and did not seem unusual for it to be played at any point. The lightingconnotes that the films genre is horror as the production team have usednatural light from the sky and although it is filmed during the night this works well as it creates the sense of suspense and fright for the audience. This is also mainly low-key lighting used as there are many shadows. 

Even Better If (EBI):

• Although the music sound was good the sound of the voice overand speech could have been clearer and easier to understand. Also the music being played was slightly to loud when there was speech and should have been lowered as this could have made the speech easier to understand.
• Also as natural light was used a lot, this made it hard for the facial expressions to be seen even if the shot was a close up therefore they could have used dime background lights in order to keep the same atmosphere and just make the expressions and movements easier for the audience to see.