AICE Media Studies

Hey Michi nation, welcome back to your favorite blog!  In todays blog we're going to do our last bit of research on music conventions. We decided to pick 'A Quiet Place' and research it. What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? Some conventions that were similar to my final task and this movie are the camera angles used such as close-up shots or low angles. Another convention that I will use is a similar setting such as how the film decided to use an isolated setting to further enhance the feeling of suspense and danger. In the movie, there is also the use of natural lighting and ambient diegetic sounds that help with establishing the setting. What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? I liked that the movie included a wide variety of camera angles. I like how the use of these various camera angles helped to set the mood of the scenes and highlight the emotions of the characters. I also enjoyed how ...

Hey Michi nation, welcome back to your favorite blog. In todays blog we're going to keep on researching music conventions. The next movie we researched was 'The Little Things'. What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?  This movie has very scary/suspense music and sounds such as speeding cars, heavy breathing, and crackling in bushes. The lighting and colors are dark and dull. The use of props includes weapons and blood, along with other horror props. The acting of the characters uses facial expressions which show fear and suspicion. The different sets include abandoned areas at night in the middle of nowhere, dark buildings in the city, and so on. The editing techniques such as dissolve and shot/reverse shot help add to the suspense feeling. What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? I liked the use of lighting, the darkness creates a sense of unknown. I liked the diegetic and non-diegetic sounds which real...

Hey Michi nation, welcome back to your favorite blog! It todays blog we began our research surrounding movie conventions. So for our first movie we decided to do research on 'The Black Phone". What elements of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? This movie has dark and dull colors/lighting. The movie has conflict in the beginning between certain characters which creates a worried feeling. There is certain angles shot of one character which can lead you to tell he's trouble. The costumes are basic outfits like jeans and t-shirts. There is little to no makeup on the actors and actresses. The music playing creates a suspenseful feeling. There is a fade out right before the title cards that gives a sense of 'something just went wrong'. In the title cards, there are scary things shown that relate to the movie and what had happened before they started with the cards. What elements of the genre did the movie have that you like? I like...

Hey Michi nation welcome back to your favorite blog! I made a well-anticipated decision with my group. We debated which choice was the best and most accessible during class, and we came to the conclusion that if we wanted to make the finest film, it had to be something we were all interested in. That's the reason we went for horror! To be honest, it's the one genre that will both keep us engaged and challenge us to learn new things. We can't wait to work on this project and absorb all the new information. Tune in for next time Michi nation!

Hey Michi nation welcome back to your favorite blog! In todays blog we're doing our last bit of research on genre, we investigated another interest of ours being comedy. Common camera angles, movement, and shots:   A type of cams used in comedy films are wide shots. They are used to capture the whole scene and incorporate every element including characters, and the environment into the shot. They also provide the ability to show visual gags, reveal funny situations, and showcase physical comedy. Another type of cam is a close-up. Close-ups reveal facial expressions, reactions, and nuances that contribute to comedic timing and deliver. Lastly, another type of angle is a low angle. This helps employ the effects of comedic effects, making characters appear larger than life, and emphasizing physical comedy.  Common mis-en-scene:  Some mis-en-scenes that are used are exaggerated costumes. Exaggerated costumes can enhance physical comedy and contribute to the visual humor ...

Hey Michi nation welcome back to your favorite blog! In todays blog we did more research on genre, this time we investigated Mystery. Common camera angles in mystery: Long shots, Two shots, Closeups, Wide shots, high, low, and aerial angles. Pans and tilts are also used. Common Mis-En-Scene in mystery: Dark hues and subdued lighting are used in mystery films to evoke mystery and suspense. This could also be done purposefully within the plot to keep certain details from the main character. Urban settings are frequently used in mystery films. This is done to make the audience feel comfortable, as this is a familiar environment and could make the audience feel as if it could be them in the circumstance. Characters in mysteries are frequently clothed in everyday attire. The goal is to make it seem nonfictional as possible. Common Editing in mystery: Shot/Reverse shot to show both sides of a conversation, flashbacks used when resolving a mystery, and black and white filters may be used in a...

Hey Michi Nation welcome back to your favorite blog! In todays blog we're researching the genre horror and this is what we found.  One angle we thought of was Horror! Common camera angles used in horror videos/movies would be high-angles often used to make characters appear vulnerable, low-angle to make characters look more dominant (often the bad one), Dutch angles are also used to create a sense of imbalance and close-ups are used to show fear on someone’s eyes or show a curvature smile. Common mis-en-scene in horror films are a dark setting in a rural location away from everyone, props often used are weapons such as knives, axes and chainsaws that would create a painful death,  Black, red, grey and brown would all be colors considered for a horror film as they all signify danger and tragedy, m ost people (mainly victims) in horror films look like the are dressed casually but a lot of effort is put into their outfits to show hints of their role and personality in the mo...

Pitch A : A couple plans quickly fails as they caught and deceive the mom. Pitch B:  A teenage boy spends his night closing a restaurant and get chased, what happens next? Discuss Pitch A : We want to do pitch A because we do have access to a house facilitating the location. It would also be convenient due to the timing being flexible allowing us to do it at any of our houses anytime after school. We would also have a more causal filming environment because we have more freedom instead of being restricted. Then again, the house would be a harder place to make spooky for the type of film we want to make. Also, the house has dogs which could be a distraction for us during the filming process. Discuss Pitch B : We want to do Pitch B because we would have access to an establishment due to Owen’s work environment which would make it easier for a location. It would be convenient because it’s an easier place to make spooky due to the lighting making it easier. It has more of a downside to...

Hey Michi nation, welcome back to your favorite blog! In todays blog I am going to be re-introducing my group for my music video project! My group consists of three people, Rose, Owen, and myself. Rose and Owen are my two dearest friends in my AICE media studies class. I've known Owen for a while now, I met him last year in our Algebra two class. Ever since then we have been inseparable and have created a great friendship. I'm super glad I was able to be in a class with Owen once again this year. I've also known Rose for quite a while. I met her in 2021 through a mutual friend named Camila. Rose and I instantly clicked and remained good friends since. I decided to be in a group with both Owen and Rose because I know they are scholars and will complete their parts on time. Knowing Rose and Owen personally I know we will achieve a organized and great-looking project. To be honest I personally think those two are one of the few people in my class willing to do their work and t...

Hey Michi nation, Welcome back to your favorite blog! Let me re-introduce myself real quick, my names Michelle Martinez but to many I go by Michi. I go to Fort Lauderdale high school and i'm in 11th grade. I've gone there since freshman year so i'm very familiar with the school. Im enrolled in the Cambridge program this is my last year taking it. This year i'm taking 4 AICE classes which consist of Media Studies, Spanish, Thinking skills, and US history. I take a lot of pride in my academics and try my best to maintain a high GPA. Doing good in school is something very important to me. When it comes to personality mines very outgoing but I like to stick to the couple friends that I have. I personally think that a smaller friend group is better than a large one. My best friends are very dear to me and I care about them a lot. I've been best friends with Nancy and John since 6th grade, they're my family. Now me and Jenny on the other hand have always been friends ...