AICE Media Studies

  We chose to do the documentary, we chose it because we felt it would capture the story, we want to tell the best. We originally chose action due to the high speeds and intense feelings felt during a track session. One thing we love about the action genre is that it allows for great creativity and imagination. We quickly found that this would not be able to capture the full story we wanted to tell. With a documentary, we can follow the story of the building and fixing of the car. We can dive deeper into what went wrong and how it can be avoided in the future. It allows us to use our imagination in unique and exciting ways, and it allows us to create a film that is both entertaining and has some real-world value. We also enjoy the challenge of filming action scenes. We considered the other genres we researched, such as comedy or action, but for me, the documentary genre just feels like the right fit. Creating a sequence of events that is both exciting and real can be a real test of my

  A. Common Camera Angles and Movements (CAMs) in Comedies: Low and wide-angle shots are commonly used in comedies to exaggerate characters and situations, adding a humorous touch. Dynamic camera movements, such as tracking shots and zooms, contribute to the energetic pacing often associated with comedic scenes.  The movement never stops. B. Common Sound in Comedies: Upbeat and whimsical musical scores, punctuated with sound effects that emphasize comedic moments, are frequently used in comedies. Dialogue delivery, including witty banter and well-timed punchlines, plays a crucial role in enhancing the comedic atmosphere.   C. Common Mise- en - Scène in Comedies: Bright and contrasting color schemes are often employed in comedies to create a visually stimulating and cheerful environment. Playful settings, quirky props, and exaggerated costumes contribute to the overall comedic tone. These elements make sure the audience does not take the movie too seriously.   D. Common Editing in

  A. Common CAMS in documentaries: Tracking shots, longshots, pans, and establishing shots are quite common in documentaries, and a re used to show the destruction or the great tr iumph that occurred.     B. Common Sound in documentaries: Documentaries have lots of original sounds that co inc ide with what is being shown and explained , the y usually have music that goes along with this to amplify the feelings the creator is trying to evoke   C. Common Mis-En-Scene in documentaries: Most documentaries visit where the event occurred , this is done to create a sense of connection to the place where the event happened. There are usually darker lights to evoke feelings of distress or sadness within the event. The interviews that are held are us u ally done inside in a closed room when talking to experts but can also be conducted outside w hen they talk to people who might not be the most educated.   D. Common Editing in documentaries: In documentaries , there are lots of jump c

  A. All camera shots are fast paced and there tends to be a lot of close-up shots to show the expression of the character . Establishing shots are also important as they show where the action is taking place. Tracking shots also common for chase scenes which makes them feel involved.   B. In action the use of sound is very important , and the use of amplified diegetic sound make it more exciting.   C. Action films tend to be in built suburban areas to allow f or a better experience of rushing past buildings then going through the country . The use of an area that can give a sense of speed is the most common. Lighting is usually illuminating characters faces. Props are always used for weapons and tech devices.   D. The most common editing used in the action genre are cuts and jump cuts. They are used to keep the constant action going and add emphasis to the actions.   E. Some action films that are what something we want in our film include Grand Turismo, Need for Speed, and