Film Production Evaluation Question 1: In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and

conventions of real media products?

What are the genre conventions? (compare to existing examples.)

My respective film production complies with the expected codes and conventions of the chosen film genre (horror) in an array of ways, most notably the image, as well as the general character of the production's primary antagonist.

In order for the antagonist to associate entirely with the horror genre, I conducted research on the internet, which in fact comprised of analysing iconic antagonists, deriving from a collection of classic horror productions. Notable examples I analysed are; Pennywise the clown (It, 1990), Dracula (Dracula, 1958) and Leather face (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 1974). In addition, it was important that the target audience of the genre which relates to our production was fully analysed. This extra research and planning resulted in my group and I having a greater understanding of how we should configure the characters, so they as a whole would suite the stereotypical expectations of those watching the film production.

What media platform have you used to present your video and ancillary texts?

For the respective film production, the primary piece of media technology is IMovie. This applications main function is to assist in terms of editing a film, and creating more overall effects for the film production. Even with its limited range of functions, it offers a reliable value of assistance. In due time however, the project will be transferred to a more updated film editing application. This will probably enhance the effects added to the production.

How have you conformed to the forms and conventions? (consider technical, symbolic, verbal, genre) Reference illustrative examples from your own products.

Furthermore, the respective film production does in fact conform to the form and conventions of the objected film. This is as a result of the specific techniques, in terms of both technology and acting deployed throughout the production. One crowning example of technology-revolved techniques used effectively in the film production, was the variety of camera shots included; close-up shots were used to express one’s facial expressions. In the process of this, the specific shots used connoted the typical features included within the horror genre. As well as this, my colleagues and I approved of the excellent use of varying forms of lighting, which either created suspense, or established a scene.

Did you make a conscious decision to challenge any forms and conventions? Explain with reference to illustrative examples from your own texts and compare to examples from professional media texts.

As a group, my collogues and I decided to stay intact within the typical stereotypes and conventions that are expected within a horror antagonist. Our production’s one and only antagonist comprises of a variety of aspects including; scare-factor, mysteriousness, as well as identity/iconography. If these, as well as other typical conventions are not achieved, the audience may believe that the film production is in fact not the intended target genre. Another reason to why the usual codes and conventions are applied, is due to the convenience when comparing to professional films that influenced our own production. For example, Pennywise the clown (It, 1990), was a primary influence, and possesses the same forms and conventions as our antagonist.

Have they proven successful? Have you developed (extended/improved/made more prevalent) any existing conventions in your own video and ancillary texts?

In my personal opinion, the film production meets a variety of typical codes and conventions, through the use of camera shots, as well as certain uses of dialogue. The effective uses of camera angles and props create improved the plot of the film, which was simplistic. The codes and conventions of the horror genre was further enhanced by our production, as there is a clear antagonist, who displays no intention other than to cause harm to the only other character within the production.

How did YOU demonstrate this? What was YOUR contribution? What were YOU inspired by and why?

I contributed to the overall plot and background of the production through extensive research, analysing possible influences for the production e.g. films, characters, as well as assisting in terms of creating the storyboard.

My primary function within the process was to record the scenes using a camera, as well as lead the editing once the recording had been successfully completed. As I had experience with editing previous productions, I felt it was necessary that I would participate in this particular aspect of the film prodcution.