Evaluation Question 1

I have placed the title of my film on this main wall. I have placed it here because it is a large surface and has priority on the screen, the reinforces media conventions as in most opening sequences the title is made to be the most prominent title. I have also used colours from other areas to colour it so that it fits in with its surroundings and does not look tacky or out of place. 

I have set my thriller within an abandoned car park. I have done this as it would be a very secret, out of sight place, this helps to set the scene for the rest of the film as it would be very much about dodgy deals and underground societies. This helps to reinforce most media product conventions as most movie openings are made to set the scene and the mood for the rest of the film. 

The costumes I have used help to establish the role of the characters within the storyline at first glance. This also follows many media product conventions, as establishing the characters is an important part of the first few minutes of a film, as this helps to establish a relationship with the audience and they will want to continue to watch the film.

In this shot I have composed this to show both the criminals hiding and the police officer looking for them. This helps to create suspension, in turn this helps to identify the film genre within the opening of the film.

The opening has set up the narrative for the rest of the film as I have introduced  the characters but I have also introduced an enigma code which will keep the audience guessing.

Like most media products I have established the genre within the title sequence, one way that I have achieved this is through the use of props. I have used props such as guns and suspicious packages to make it clear that my film will be a thriller.

I have followed the set legal guidelines like all media products  have to, referring to the title slides.  Meaning that each main actor had there own slide and all the slides were ordered sticking to the guidelines.

I have used soundtrack and foley to increase the tension and add a new dimension to my film. The sound and foley in the opening is used to build of the narrative and the tension.