Genre: Romance - The Notebook

here is an extract written by Joe Queenan The Guardian

'According to popular lore, the romantic film is based on a simple formula: boy meets girl, boy loses girl,boy finds girl again'

This is societies general stereotypical view of a romantic film.

Genre: Musical - Camp Rock Opening

Camp Rock is a budget Walt Disney film that wasn't released in cinemas but the companies childrens channel 'Disney Channel'. The film was directed by Matthew Diamond. The film starts a long shot of a house with 'Disney Channel Original Movie' in text that last for around 5 seconds and then the title logo of the film is presented to us with the sound of a clean guitar. The genre is stated when the clean guitar rocks with the logo, also the title 'Camp ROCK' suggests music, The genre is also stated in the first two minutes as we are introduced to the main character 'Mitchie' in her bedroom where she has a guitar, piano and 'Mitchies Songs' book which appears several times.

The character is VERY stereotypical american girl which isn't unusual as it is made by Disney. But I must credit how clearly the character is presented and introduced which needs to be clear as this is aimed at a younger aged audience from approximately 6 years old to 14 although I've heard most of my friends who are 16-18 almost broke their legs to watch the second installment in September 2010. (not mentioning any names).

I think the first opening minutes achieve the genre,location and description of character and plot.

Genre: thriller - disturbia

Disturbia is a hugely successful movie that earned profit at the box office, this film stars Shia La Bouef (Even Stevens,I Robot,Transformers) and David Morse, both incredibly talented actors, David Morse is a method actor and In an interview La Bouef stated Morse told him not to talk to him because it would ruin the connection of the characters.

The film starts with production company Dreamwork sequence that lasts for around 7 seconds and then we are left with a black screen for around 10 seconds while a voice-over accompanies.  The Genre is not given away in the first two minutes of the film, the genre is revealed later on in the film along with the plot. If I were analysing the first 10 minutes i would have alot more to say about this film as it is one of my all time favourite films.

The main character is identified in this first scene, we are told alot about him.

I think the first opening minutes achieve the genre,location and description of character and plot.

Genre: family - toy story opening

Toy Story is a very successful film that was released in cinemas 22 March 1996. The film was directed by John Lasseter starring popular actors Tom hanks (Big) and Tim Allen. The film starts with production company sequences Pixar and Walt Disney which is then followed by the opening plot line. The genre is clear to the audience straight away as it is an animated film which uses bold childish colours.The movie starts with the main character Andy playing with his toys which also suggests the genre. At around 1:50 the main plot line is introduced to us and a sharp camera animated movement is made which is effective

The character is introduced to us in the first 2 minutes as the stereotypical boy child playing with his toys and being imaginitive.


I think the first opening minutes achieve the genre,location and description of character and plot.

Updates

Over the past couple of weeks in class, we have been having pre-practice preliminary task camera activities. Asandile and I found it difficult to hold a steady non-shaky hand with our camera and we then found out more about the tripod. We adjusted the length of the legs.

The tripod was also good for moving the camera smoothly from side to side or in a curved shape.

I have had a few more ideas for the main task to do a musical. I will be researching into musicals and will be posting some more analysis on my blog.