Analysis of ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’WEEK 2

Through my research I noticed Production companies place there logo before the start of films this is because media institutions want there brand to be remembered by the audience.

My role in this production of ‘Cries wolf’ is Producer I am responsible for marketing and raising funds for the film production and release, so I would have to stay with he convention of placing our groups logo at the start of the short film this would allow the audience to remember the media institution / group behind the short film and help raise funds for the next project as depending on the success of the film he audience would want to see what else the media institution had made.

My Role as a Producer

"Dressing Props" - the furniture, drapes, flooring, etc., used to dress sets

"Hand Props" - items which are used or held by Actors

"Hero Props" - objects central to the action in a scene

"Stunt Props" - replica items made of soft materials

"Mechanical Props" - which may move or illuminateProps also include weapons, such as guns and knives, and greenery and foliage including trees and plants.

The use of props in thrillers are essential, they help the audience with realism and help portray the characters and setting. An example would be this establishing shot from ‘Snow white and the huntsman’ (pictured to the left) shows guards lined up; without props in this extract the audience would not be able to deduce what time period they are in and what their aim is (the swords are an indication of fighting or war) without this the plot would not make sense as the audience would not have a visual depiction of what is going on. The properties department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of props, in our short film, 'Cries Wolf’ I am acting as the producer, I have to ensure that the funds are available for any props the actors might need, in order to do this I will be working closely together with the director and script writer so I have from the start an idea of the setting and location to help the directors vision come to life.

The Use of Props

In this medium close up the audience is aware of what is going on not only by the acting but through the use of props , props have a crucial role in thrillers as must thrillers depict an evil chilling event happening an rely on props to help the audience understand what is happening to the character ,the audience understands the character intention is to harm by the very fact he is holding an axe if the acting had no props through his acting and facial expression the audience would understand that he is angry but not to the extent he is willing o use the axe to harm by using props the director has enabled the audience to help with the understanding of the characters intentions.

The Use of Props

Though the use of props the audience understand the position and status of the characters, this allows the audience to further there understanding of why certain events are happening and help them understand the film. This medium close up shot features a woman wearing jewellery and expensive golden clothes, gold connotes richness and royalty and the crown indicates that the actress has some royal connection, without the props the audience wold be lost and would have to rely on the script and gestures performed by the actors.

Location

This pan, high angled long shot has been used to help the audience establish the scene and familiarise themselves with the setting that the film or scene would be set in.

The location In thrillers are often used to set the scene or foreshadow events. The location is important as the right location ads to the realism of the production. ‘Snow white and the huntsman’ is a mythical tale it would be un realistic to base the tale in the middle of London however the location scout found places where it is inhabited to help with the realism and the directors vision.

Lighting Thriller in the fairy-tale genre – ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’

The thriller, horror genre is a key part of the fairy-tale. Dark low level lighting is used to help set the mood and scene for the audience in this shot the low level lighting helps create a scary mystical setting ..

High level lighting draws attention to the whole frame of the scene. It helps showcase the mis en scene in the case of this shot the level of lighting is important as it shows the actions of the antagonist