Ideology

Ideology are ideas or philosophies that an individual believes in depending on the society he lives in. Media plays an important part in developing a persons belief. The messages media convey to the audience indirectly or directly have a huge role in building the values of a society. 

1.Conservatism:

 

 A magazine that is using a guy with 'perfect' body and face according to the society and making it normal. These type of magazines can make people feel insecure about themselves. They have used red, blue and white color for the font that stereo typically identifies the the masculinity of men. 'Beat aging' is written on the magazine in bold making people feel that something so natural as getting old is not the right thing.He is styled as any stylish male model or actor would to target the people who idealize this style. 'The bachelor's plan to renovate your life' This magazine will attract men who want to look and act younger than their age.

2.Racism

 

This is a film poster for Couples retreat is a 2009 American romantic comedy film that is clearly an example of racism. We can see four couples in the poster and the couple who has black skin tone is on the back, not prominent. White colored couples are highlighted in the poster to catch the audience attention promoting racism and showing that white colored people are superior and deserves to be in the front. Because of Discriminating practices against black colored people in the entertainment industry is a reason why mistreating black people is so common in our society.

3.Fascism  

 

This is a picture from the film "The Great Dictator", year 1940 showing fascism . The picture is showing two different people from different classes. The ruling class ( the bourgeoisie) and working class (the proletariat. This problem exists in our societies since a long time where the ruling class is given the right to mistreat the working class. The ruling class is seen as respected citizens of the society whereas the ruling class have to obey their orders. Hollywood forms general perception then as it as it does at this present time of the world.

Survey Questionnare

 I made a survey on survey monkey about films and films opening. This survey was conducted to ask people different questions to see what the majority likes or does. I made them to have an idea of what my general public or target audience likes or dislikes. I set up some questions and I asked all the people in my social circle to fill the survey. The survey has been attached below so you all can review it.

 Survey Link

 I got 36 responses in total. The questions I asked were basic and straight-forward so everyone could understand it. They helped me develop my idea and have an idea of what types of people would want to watch the kind of film I would make and what would attract audiences. I analyzed every part of it and started planning my film opening accordingly. The survey's results is also attached below:

Survey Result Link

Film Analyses #3

 

 Spider-Man: Far From Home is a 2019 American super hero film that revolves around a Marvel comics character Spider-man.

The film opening starts with a Pan shot to show the scene. Then comes the wide shot and Aerial shots/Overhead shot  to give us a bird-eye view of the location. Wide shot is shown to show visual information when the place is revealed 'Ixtenco, Mexico' in sans serif font in white color, the color of peace, which represents the character of peter. 

Afterwards, Hand-held shots are connected with match cuts to show reality when the two agents arrives. When the agents starts observing the location, point-of-view shot is used as the camera is moving the characters to put the viewers in the mind of the character. Parallel sound is used as the sound matches the scene.

Tilt shot is used when reveal information about a character with the jump cut. The dramatic sound and effect in the background catches the audience attention. Low angle shot is used when the character is revealed to show that he is powerful and superior. 

 

Another character is revealed when dynamic cuts appear to show hurry. Mid shot is used here as the subject and background both play an important role in the scene. 

 

The character is also shown with a low angle shot to show he is also powerful. In addition to this, a close up of the character is shown to show the character in detail. The camera pushes out of the rock monster when the superhero pushes him to create an effect and puts the audience in mind of the monster. The scene finishes and different clips from previous MARVEL movies appear with effects as an introduction.

Nine frame analyses

 Nine Frame Analyses

The movie from which I am going to take 9 shots is an Indian Hindi language Comedy movie 'Welcome'

The film revolves around a criminal-don who wants to find a purely-decent to marry her sister. On the other-hand there is another family who wants their son to also marry a girl from a decent family. They face a lot of problems later on the film when they get together.

Shot #1

 

This shot introduces us to the main character of the film that is the criminal don. The camera is just showing a close-up of the character to emphasize on his importance. Low angle is show that the character is superior and powerful. The setting of the scene shows us that he is from a rich family; a house in the background. The scene also tells us a lot about his character: he is a don so a lot of guards holding guns are seen in the background. The background is red, the color of blood representing danger.

 shot#2

 

  This scene pretty much explains us what the movie is all about. A mid-shot is shown here showing the dogs in the background running after the hero's uncle who is holding a shawl which is helping him. This scene tells how chaotic the movie is going to be where his family will be helping him run away from the criminal don. We can see Deep focus as the background and the character in the frame are equally important.

Shot no.3

This is the over-the-shoulder shot used as there is a conversation going on between three people. This is shown to give importance to what the person is saying. Moreover, the background of this scene explains the situation, all the people in their background are having fun but their facial expressions tells us that they have a different reason to why they are there.

Shot#4

A wide Low angle is used to show how the man is lying on the building trying to save his life and the dons are standing just below him searching for him all over the place. This shot is used to create suspense, both the hero and villain are in the same frame; same place just some floors away. Will the don find the guy or will he get away?

Shot#5

 

This is an over-the-shoulder shot as the only thing that is important is this shot is what the main character is saying. He is shown as an innocent person and his facial expressions, body language and costume is according to his character. We can clearly see them having a coversation while the other person is listening to the main character carefully, her back is towards the camera.

Shot#6

A shallow focus on the man is seen whose action is now going to lead to the climax of the movie. The relationship between two people is shown, the girl holding a knife ready to kill herself that is blurred means de-emphasizing on it and focusing on one who is stopping her from it. This shot explains the entire scene that was going on that was the turning point of the film.

Shot#7

This is the mid-shot that is focusing on the girl that the scene is about and the background which has a painting. The way the girl is complimenting the painting on the phone and we can see men in the background ready to destroy the painting, this is what the scene was about. Showing how much she hates the painting but have to pretend to like it on the phone.

 Shot#8

 Over-the-shoulder shot is used here in which two characters and the gun is shown. This shot plays an important part in the movie afterwards when the guy gets injured because of the bullet and their is a confusion as to who shot the gun as two people are fighting with each other and the third character is holding the gun.

Shot#9

 

This is a establishing shot from a low-angle showing how tall the mountains are and the house falling from such a height. The scene where the hero was in the house and we can clearly see the destroyed house. Can someone be alive after been thrown at such a distance? Is the hero dead or did he manage to jump before the house collapsed?

Film Analyses #2

Film Analyses #2

 

Dil Dhadakne Do is an Indian Hindi-language comedy drama film which revolves around a dysfunctional nuclear family in which the parents conflicts leads to problems in their children's lives. 

The opening of the film starts with introductions in white sans serif font which shows modern era. A voice-over is added of a someone narrating which we later founds out that the narration is done by a member of the family which a dog. The film starts with a pan shot and then Static shots to reveal some gifts and invitation which are to be sent for the 30th wedding anniversary of the main characters parents which shows that the family is from a rich background. Then the narrator starts introducing the family on which the film is about. First comes the head of the family, Mr.Kamal Mehra, who is shown in a Push-in Camera movement to focus on him.

 

Furthermore, Ground level shots and close up shots of the character playing golf are shown. Over the shoulder shots are used afterwards with cross cuts when he is having a conversation with someone to focus on what they are talking about.

After this the introduction of another family member begins with  Random movement shots to give an impression that its trying to be realistic which also gives us an idea about the character of the women, Neelam Mehra. Over-the-shoulder shots

 

 

 

Another character appears with a jump cut when the lady picks up her call. This character is introduced by using a push-out camera movement which goes with the situation. She is the daughter of the family who, according to her parents, is not included in their family anymore because she is married. It shows that she is being de-emphasized. A sad and slow music is played after she disconnects the call and her the face expressions implies to what she is feeling on the inside. Trucking shots are shown with match cuts after that where her office is being shown and narrator tells us how she is a independent women who has her own business, which explains us a lot about her character. 

The son and 'heir' of the family is now introduced with a mid shot where first the lavish house is seen and then the boy is seen swimming. The lavish background in the shot symbolizes that he is from a rich family.

 

In addition to this, different scenes are connected with hard cuts of showing his lifestyle. A point of view shot comes which puts the audience in mind of the character which goes with the narration when it is said that his life is not as easy as it looks on the outside.

Film Analyses

 Film Analyses #1

 

The film opening of Joker, a psychological thriller, is made in a way that the setting around him has a connection with the character. The film is about a man who is a clown and a stand-up comedian who suffers from a neurological disorder which causes to uncontrollable laughter at unsuitable situations. 

The film opening starts with a shot of the 'joker' getting ready and the sound of tv news in the background. Moreover, there are background noises like people laughing which shows how he is seen by the people around him. The over the shoulder shot of joker where he is sitting there alone shows how he is separated from everyone else around him and trying to have a conversation with himself. Different type of close ups of the joker are seen revealing how he is trying to bring a smile on his face but is a lonely sad person inside. 

 

A dramatic music is played as the scene changes and a busy American street is shown. Diegetic Sound is used: sound of piano, sound of cars, sound of people walking and talking which shows us how everyone is busy in their lives. The setting and environment is shown in static shots too to show the busy city life and the main character in it pretending to fit in the society. Opening sequence is shown in sans serif and decorative font which shows modern era. The font is in yellow color which represents insanity. 

 

 A ground level angle showing his feet and a static shots are shown to call attention to how he is dancing to the music and playing with his banner which clearly indicate that he is pretending to be a different person. 

Match cuts can be seen when he is dancing to the music as different close-ups and mid-shots are shown of the actor. There are dynamic cuts and the music starts flaying fast as soon the young boys come and takes his banner. Very long shots of the four of them running on the road are seen with a lot match cuts. We can hear the joker shouting and running in between the cars showing how desperately he wants his banner back. This terrifying and painful scene actually describes what the whole movie is about. 

A very long shot is taken when some of the bully hits the banner in her face and he falls. In this scene, the dutch angle is also used to magnify tension when the bullies are hitting the character.

 

 The bullies leaves after hurting him. No one comes to save him which shows he is not accepted by the society and people don't really care about people like him. The camera movement Push out is used here of the joker. By using this camera movement, the focus is only the joker and his broken banner to emphasize on their importance. It is showing how the joker is lonely and no-one is there to help him.

 

His body language tells us how hopeless he must be feeling. A loud sad and depressing music plays in the background which goes perfectly with the situation. 

The title of the movie 'JOKER' appears in a basic sans serif arial bold font at the end.

 

Film Openings

What is a film Opening?

A film opening is the initial part of a film, the scene which is the starting of the film. Film openings are made to give the viewer a first impression and an idea of what the movie will be about. The film opening leaves an impact on the audience by designing different scenes, music or visuals to set a tone for the rest of the film. There are different types of film openings and the genre of the movie plays an important role on which one should be used. As William Hazlitt once said :

‘First impression is the last Impression’

Importance of Film Openings:

It is really important to make good Film opening which attracts the audience and convinces them to watch the entire movie as once they lose interest in the opening, they might be less invested in the rest of the movie. An example of a good film opening would be one that grabs the attention of the audience leaving a long lasting impression. In addition, a film opening could reveal information and set a mood by revealing some part of the film. They should be Intriguing enough as they are play a significant role in making the film a success. 

 

Types Of Film Openings

There are different types of film openings. 

One of them is a teaser. A teaser can be described as an opening scene or sequence made with the intention to create such an impression on the audience that they would want to see more. It gives a glimpse of what the film is about which would make the audience curious and want to watch what's next. However, It is not supposed to reveal too much information as the viewers might lose interest.

Some films openings are made just to give us an idea about the character of the film. The opening might have no dialogues but the setting, atmosphere, behavior and dressing of the character tells us a lot about the film. 

Moreover, Film openings can show a backstory or the history of the main character. These are usually flashbacks which makes the opening very interesting. These are made in such a way that the audience will want to see the what happens in the future.

Many film openings also has a voice-over which gives us an idea of the what the movie is about. The tone and point of view of the person narrating can have a huge impact on the audience.

In addition to this, Some openings can show a flash forward in which the present situation is shown and then the whole film is about what happened in the past to see what led to that situation today.