The Goonies (1985)
The Goonies is a film created by Richard Donner and is about a group of Kids on a wild adventure and in the film it shows the different personality's, their life's of their character and them working as a team to find the lost treasure of One eyed Willy.
After watching the Film trailer which goes on for 2:45 i came to the same conclusion as i did for the film Control and that is that this film when compared with Blake Snyders Save the Cat theory falls into the category of film genre Institutionalized this is a film genre is when a group of people come together then the film is based around them as a group when the go on adventures. All they do individually also may come under the film. I believe that this film falls into this category because as you can see throughout the trailer they start of the trailer its all the kids messing around until they stumble onto a trap, and one of the characters Chunk says " Oh no i'm not going on one of your adventures again " this shows this is not the first time they have gone on a wild adventure .
Codes and Conventions
Graphic Captions
These are included in the trailer but they are included both at the start of the trailer and at the end were they list the main characters production team etc.
In this trailer Non-Diegetic music
The music in the trailer helps the viewer get a feel of the film because it is a fast paced music showing that they are always in a hurry it is adventurous music.
Production Company
There are different production company that all worked together:
- Warner Bros.
- Amblin Entertainment
Narrative enigma
There is a main voice over in the trailer explaining the characters names and what is going on in the trailer
Editing
The trailer started of slow showing them in the loft finding the map but after that it gets a lot more fast paced with chases through under ground passages climb through caves .
Close ups
There were close ups of all the main characters to show when they are in distress and they need help and example of this is when it goes for a close up on Chunks face when he is shouting " Mikey if you can hear me run, just run." in this close up it shows the distress in chunks face.
Control (2007)
Control is a 2007 film created by Anton Corbijn and is about Ian Curtis out of Joy Division and it shows about his personnel, professional and romantic life and what contributing to him committing suicide at the age of 23.
After watching the Film trailer which goes on for 1:45 and standard set time for a film trailer i came to the conclusion that this film when compared with Blake Snyders Save the Cat theory that the category of film genre this film falls in is Institutionalized this is a film genre is when a group of people come together then the film is based around them as a group when the go on adventures. All they do individually also may come under the film. Example of this is Grown Ups and The Goonies. I believe it is this genre because as you can see throughout the trailer they start of as a small band called Warsaw and as they start becoming more recognized and famous they change the band name to joy division and it fits in to this genre because the film shows the life of the main band member and the different event which happen in his life.
Codes and Conventions
Graphic Captions
These are included in the trailer but they are included more at the end of the film there are a few at the start but the mains ones are the very last thing which you will see before the trailer finishes.
In this trailer
Non-Diegetic music
The music in the trailer helps the viewer get a feel of the film but it is related to it old style classic rock music and it gets the viewer in the mood and the mindset for the film.
Production Company
There are different production company that all worked together:
- 3 Dogs and a Pony
- Becker Films
- Claraflora
- EM Media
- NorthSee
- Three Dogs and a Pony
- Warner Music
Narrative enigma
There was no narrative enigma within the film it was mainly different cuts of the film with so lines said by the actors.
Editing
The trailer started of slow showing how he had asked her to marry her but as things start to go bad for Ian in the film it starts to speed up this shows the intensity of the film.
Close ups
There were close ups of Ian Curtis in the film these would of been used to show the facial expressions as he goes through all different type of emotions.
Save The Cat- 10 Genres
- Monster in the House- The genre Monster in the house is a type of film were people get scared. Horror films come under this genre because of the factor of scaring and terrifying people. It’s about not getting killed throughout the course of the film. Examples of this include Jaws and Insidious.
- Golden Fleece- The genre Golden fleece is a type of film were there is a hero at the start of a film and also throughout the main course of the film and during this they start to discover things about them sleeves that they never knew before. Examples of these types of films include Harry Potter and Hancock.
- Out of the Bottle- An out of the bottle Film type is a genre of film were the characters makes wishes and they come true and they then better people around them and solve problems. Examples of films like this include Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty
- Dude with a Problem- This is a film genre which shows a certain character in a certain light and what their life is about although they have a problem in their life and the in the film they set out to correct that error. Examples of this type of film include Transporter.
- Rites of Passage- This is film genre is about when life changing event happens and this will be within the story and then in the story they will try to fix it and this happens throughout the remainder of the film. An example of this could be in some parts American Pie.
- Buddy Love- This is type of genre is all about when two people are really close to each other as in really close friends and they do everything together and the main link throughout the film is that we get to you see what it is like in their lives. Examples are Starsky and Hutch.
- Whydunit- This genre of film is trying to find out who did something and the reason why they did it. Examples of this genre include JFK.
- The Fool Triumphant- This is a film genre about certain people who are struggling in life they come good in the end and it’s a happy ending. Example of this is Glory Road.
- Institutionalized- This is a film type and it is when a group of people come together then the film is based around them as a group when the go on adventures. All they do individually also may come under the film. Example of this is Grown Ups and The Goonies.
- Superhero- This is Film Genre and is when one person realises within the story that he has sub human powers that no other person has these extraordinary Powers and due to these powers it allows him to save the world from different disasters and enemies who want to cause evil and murder. Examples of this include Superman, Captain America.
As part of the planning stage and research,i have created a questionnaire and this is to try and give me some help with ideas for my final product which i am going to create. Below is the link for the form/questionnaire which i have created, please fill it out if you have the chance, thanks.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14mtqWGqaAbpeQHV8MNbgZOWTddsqD-5NxjvfxPImQfI/viewform
Plot Summary
The majority films will have a three act structure and this will then be similar to the feature length film, they will start with the beginning this will then lay out the premises of the story. We then have the middle this will drive the story and will normally end with a dramatic climax. Act 3 is were it has a strong music section were it will consist of a montage of images.
Voice Over
This is were a voice over is used as a narrator and will set up the movie and it will provide explanations when it is necessary. Voice over is used as a useful tool to enhance the understanding of the plot to the audience
Music
Music Helps to set the tone within a film and also the mood of the film trailer. Normally the music which will be used within the trailer will not be from the film, the music that will be used in the trailer might be:
- Music from the score of other movies
- Music which is well know and also popular and it will be chosen for its tone and the appropriateness of a lyric
- The term "Library" music is previously composed and this will be specifically in advertisement by a composer who will be independent
Cast,Crew and studio information
The cast will run a list of the stars that will be in the film, if the director or the producer is well known in the film world and has made popular movies they will warrant a mention as well, in the majority of film trailers at the end of the film trailer you will normally see something called Billing Block this is were a list of principal cast and crew will be shown. This normally appears either at the start or end of a film.
Technical Elements
Sound Mix: many different movie trailers are presented in Dolby Digital or any other multi channel sound mix. Scenes will include sound affects and also music that will have been enhanced by stereophonic sound and this is the focus point of modern day film trailers.
Video Resolution: Trailers today which are feature films are generally presented in the same format as the actual feature, being in general terms 35mm film or digital format. High bandwidth internet connection will allow trailers to be distributed at any type of resolution up to 1080p.
Task: A promotion package for a new film, to include a trailer together with:
• Create A film magazine front cover, featuring the film you are going to create
• Create A poster for the film you create
Research and planning will be marked on the following elements:
•Research into similar film products
•Organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props
•Work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding
•Time management
•Care in the presentation of the research and planning
•Skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the presentation
•Communication skills
For your practical element you will be marked on the following aspect: Trailer:
•The ability to hold a shot steady
•Framing a shot appropriately
•Using a variety of shot distances as appropriate
•Shooting material appropriate to the task set
•Selecting mise-en-scene
•Editing so that meaning is apparant to the viewer
•Using varied shot transitions, captions and other effects selectively and appropriately
•Using sound with images and editing appropriately
Print (Poster and magazine):
•Appropriate use of IT (InDesign, Photoshop etc)
•Understanding of conventions of layout and page design
•Awareness of the need for variety in fonts and text size
•Accurate use of language and register
•Appropriate integration of illustration and text
•Framing a shot, including and excluding elements as appropriate
•Shooting material appropriate to the task set
•Selecting mise en scene including colour, figure, lighting, objects and setting
•Manipulating photographs as appropriate to the context for presentation
