The Impact of Sound

The impact of sound that is used to produce films is essential in capturing the the genre that is wanted for the film. Depending on the genre of the film, the soundtrack used will be one to suit the genre, epic and fast music for action, disturbing and chilling music will most likely be used for horror,feel good music for comedy, and motivational music for drama style films and life stories. Multiple examples of this are shown below.


Action




Horror






Comedy






Drama

The History of Trailers

Compared to the trailers that are produced today that feature award winning soundtracks and special effects, trailers used to be simple for most of the time but some were also informative. One example of this is the 6 minute length trailer for the american film "Psycho", directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Introduction to A2 Brief

This blog will be the source of my research and planning for the A2 Media A-Level course I am currently studying during my second year at Cardinal Heenan Sixth Form, including the following...

ADVANCED PORTFOLIO

RESEARCH AND PLANNING  /20

RESEARCH

NEEDED	I’VE DONE, FINISHED & UPLOADED
2 Promotion Packages TDKR +1
Golden Trailers
Codes and Conventions
1 Questionnaire and Feedback

ORGANISATION

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Production schedule
Venue Lists
Actor Lists
Prop Lists
Costume Lists
Daily Planning sheets
Venue release forms
Risk assessment forms

PLANNING

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Storyboards – from groups
Shortlists
Chapter sheets for takes
Lists of shots running order
Filming Log
Poster Mock-up
Magazine front cover mock-up