Idea

with Marcel Lex

My Ideas of my Thriller

My first ideas of my thriller were that i want to do a thriller, which is placed in between the subgenre Action and Horror. So on one hand it has to deal with powerfull and quick action and on the other hand it should be suspensfull with scary sound and darker colours.
Therefore i thought about a scene, happening in the evening, because it should be dark. Furthermore there is a victim, which is being chased, maybe through the forest or dark streets in a city. The victim might be male or female and it is on his way back home from work. So firstly you see the victim leaves the work, then it recognises that it is followed by someone, but does not react. After a while then it will notice that he is still behind her and starts to react in form of walking faster until she does actually run. Then there a close-up on the "killer", but not his face, only maybe his hand, where he holds a knife or something else. Then the action begins, maybe a run scene through the city or the forest. While that action, there must be an increase of tension, so therefore it should be in a dark environment and the camera should not really focus the exact action. It should rather switch every half a second between the killer and his knife, the victim and maybe teh facial expression of the vivtim, but just maybe. While the whole scene, the sound is very important. It should make the audience feel scared or not safe. So therefore you will hear the victim breathing and the definately running of the two people, like you hear the sound of their jackets when they run. Also maybe some traffic sounds at the background.

RESULTS of Questinnaire

We interviewed 10 people and now I present the results of our Questionnaire to find our potential target audience. Their will be a Video of one of the Interviews, as well.

(http://florianberberichasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/potential-target-audience-questionnaire.html) to remind you on the Question of the survey

1) 30% of the person answered that the like crime thriller ( Blue Area), 30% said they like action Thriller ( Red Area) and the most of the people prefered the sub-genre of psychological thriller ( Green Area). 

2) Most of the audience liked thriller and suspense ( 60%) in the blue area. The 40%, who don´t like tension in a thriller film where four girls out of the 10 persons. So, 4/5 girls akes say the dont really like this kind of device. 

3) 70% of the people asked said that the really fancy thriller film ( Blue Area), 20% the like these sort of films, but it is not their favorite ( Red Area). The last 10% are splitted into to 5% areas, the first 5% said the hate Thriller and the other 5% said the are not sure what thriller films are ( Green and Purple Areas).

4) The interresting thing in this question is that all answers of all 10 person included all the two names: Hitchcook, Spielberg. 

Other common names were Terentino and Nolan. 

5) This is again similar to question 4 many different answers, but some common names like Liam Neeson, Leonardi DiCaprio, Russel Crow and Jason Statham. 

6) Most of them answered this question with Gangster Squad, Psycho from Hitchcook and The Grey. This was the case, because I asked these question in my boarding-house and we watched these films recently with the whole house. 

7) In This question 3/10 said the prefer Pyschological (30% Red Area), 3/10 said the like Action ( 30% Blue Area). This is followed by 2/10 ( 20% in the turquoise), 1/10 were for Historical and Religious ( 10% Purple and Green). Nobody voted for Supernatural Thriller. 

8) This question, had a really clear result. 90% (Blue Area)  answered with "YES" a opening scene is really important. Only a single person said no they don´t really care about a good opening scene. Consequently, the rated the importance of a opening scene with 10 out of 10. 

9) 40%( Red Area)  said the like violence and crime in a thriller, because the thought is is needed for a good thriller. 40% ( Blue Area ) said the complete oppesite, again mailny the girls disaggred with this statement. 20% ( Green Area) said they don´t mind if there is violence or not. 

Potential target audience: QUESTIONNAIRE

(in coopertaion with Marcel Lex)

10 Questions to get a overview, for our potential target audience could be

1) What sub-genre of thriller do you prefer?
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2) Do you like tension and suspense?
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3) How much do you like thriller films? 
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4) Can you name any directors of thriller films? 
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5) What is your favorite Thriller actor?
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6) Which thriller did you watched recently?  
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7) Which do you prefer of these  genre? (please underline) Action, Crime, Psychological, Historical, Religious and supernatural?  
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8) How important is a good opening scene for a Thriller (choose a number from 1-10) 
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9) Do you prefer a thriller, which includes violence, dead and crime?
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Idea for Shots and Plot

First Thriller Ideas ?

I planned to create my Thriller Video with my mate Marcel Lex, so we can split the work into two equal blocks.
We both definitely tend to a genre, which includes action and crime. 
My first idea or idea for a scene of the opening scene was a victim which is chased by a criminal. There are close-ups on the shoes and ripped trousers of the victim, while he\she is running through the forrest. The audience is able to hear the crinkle of the leaves and the breathing of the victim. 
For the criminal there is maybe a over the shoulder an express the situation. A close-up on a gun or a knife would maybe a good idea, as well.

British Board of Film Classification: U, PG, 12A, 12

 1) 

What does U mean?

The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

What about works for children younger than four?

We rate films and videos aimed at very young viewers, such as Chuggington, Teletubbies or In The Night Garden, U. However, we give them special BBFCinsight stating they are ‘particularly Suitable for pre-school children’. Films or DVDs with this BBFCinsight should raise no significant issues in terms of discrimination, drugs, horror, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, theme or violence.

Will there be any bad language in a U film?

At U we only allow very mild bad language (eg ‘damn’ and ‘hell’). Occasionally, bad language such as ‘bloody’ or ‘bugger’ may be included, where justified by the context.

Do U works contain any sexual activity?

Characters may be seen kissing or cuddling and there may be references to sexual behaviour (ie to ‘making love’). However, there will be no overt focus on sexual behaviour, language or innuendo.
At all categories heterosexual and homosexual sexual behaviour and activities are treated the same – so there could be occasional very mild references to gay or straight sex at U.

Is violence or horror permitted in a U film?

A U film may include brief fight scenes or moments where characters are placed in danger. However, moments of emotional stress or threat will be quickly resolved and the outcome will be reassuring.
There may be brief scary scenes and moments where the characters are placed in danger. As with violence, however, these scenes will be balanced by reassuring elements, such as comic interludes or music.
‘Baddie’ characters may carry or use weapons, but there will be no emphasis on these. Child or ‘hero’ characters are unlikely to use any kind of weapon outside, for example, historical settings.
Potentially dangerous or imitable behaviour, particularly those which come across as safe or fun, will not be present.

What sorts of films are usually passed at U?

A U film can explore most themes, as long as the treatment is appropriate to a young audience. This doesn’t mean that all films rated U are children’s films – many adult films, especially older works, are rated U because they don’t contain any strong issues.
A children’s work at U will generally contain positive messages about loyalty, honesty and friendship, particularly amongst children. The film or DVD will have a happy ending for the child and the overall tone should be one of reassurance.
U films are unlikely to contain discriminatory language or behaviour unless it is clearly disapproved of.

Will there be references to drugs?

At U there will not normally be references to illegal drugs or drugs misuse unless there is a very clear anti-drugs or educational message which will be understood by a younger audience.
Drugs references which are unlikely to register with young children and are brief or passing may occasionally be passed at U – for example a verbal reference to ‘the Opium wars’ in an historical documentary.

How can I find out more about a specific U film?

Please check the BBFCinsight for the film or video you are thinking of watching. You may find BBFCinsight on this website or on our free App as well as on film posters, DVD and Blu-ray packaging, and on some listings. You will also find it attached to some film and video content which is available to download.  It provides comprehensive information on exactly why a film or video has been given a particular category. All the issues are discussed in detail and parents in particular can use this information to make informed decisions when choosing viewing material for their children. 






2)

What does PG mean?

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content might upset younger or more sensitive children.

Are all PG films made for younger audiences?

No. Some films are given a PG certificate but have not been made with a young audience in mind. A recent example of a film mostly enjoyed by grown ups but passed PG would be The Artist. However, the certificate means that any issues in the work are appropriate for the majority of this age group and nothing should upset a child of eight or over.

What sort of themes are passed at PG?

No theme is prohibited at PG, as long as it is treated in a manner appropriate to the category. PG works can explore challenging issues such as domestic violence, bereavement or racism.
In a PG work, illegal or antisocial behaviour, such as bullying, will not be condoned or seen to go unchallenged. Smoking and drinking will not be promoted or glamorised and if child characters are seen smoking or drinking, there should be a clear message that this is bad. If drugs are mentioned or seen, a PG work should emphasise that they are harmful.

Will there be bad language in a PG film?

There may be mild bad language (such as ‘shit’ or ‘son of a bitch’) in a PG film, but the context and delivery are always important. For example, if the language is used aggressively or if there is too much bad language, a work may be passed at the next category.

What about sex?

References to sex are acceptable if the activity talked about or shown is implied and lacking in detail. In addition, if a child is unlikely to understand a reference, we may allow it at PG. Comedy can also often lessen the impact of sex references and innuendo.
Heterosexual and homosexual sex and sex references are treated the same – so there could be mild or undetailed references to gay or straight sex at PG.

What about violence or horror at PG?

There should be no detail of violence in a PG work, so while there might be some blood, we would not see how the injury was inflicted in strong detail. Violence is generally more acceptable in a historical or fantasy setting, because of the distancing that this provides. It isn’t uncommon for PG films to feature ‘roller-coaster’ action or set pieces, where the emphasis is clearly on the adventure or journey of the main characters rather than the detail of violence or fighting.
As far as horror goes, we allow some 'jump' moments and scary scenes, but sequences showing significant or realistic violence, horror or threat must not be prolonged.

What about behaviour children might copy?

Potentially dangerous behaviour which children might copy (such as a child climbing into a washing-machine or playing with electricity) is unlikely to be acceptable at PG, especially if it comes across as safe or fun. Realistic or easily accessible weapons, such as knives, will not be glamorised or focused upon in a PG work.

Will there be any drugs in a PG?

There might be innocuous or passing references to illegal drugs or drugs misuse in a PG work, although there should be no strong focus on this. In addition drug references may be permissible if there is a clear anti-drugs or educational message likely to be understood by children over eight.

How can I find out more about a PG film or DVD?

Please check the BBFCinsight for the film or video you are thinking of watching. You may find BBFCinsight on this website or on our free App as well as on film posters, DVD and Blu-ray packaging, and on some listings. You will also find it attached to some film and video content which is available to download.  It provides comprehensive information on exactly why a film or video has been given a particular category. All the issues are discussed in detail and parents in particular can use this information to make informed decisions when choosing viewing material for their children.






3)

What does the 12A symbol mean?

12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (eg someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them. 

What's the difference between 12 and 12A?

The 12 certificate is just for videos, DVDs and Blu-rays. 12A is for films at the cinema only.

Is there a lower age limit for a 12A film?

No. However, the BBFC considers the content of 12A rated films to be suitable for children aged 12 and over, and we would not recommend taking very young children to see them. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. To help adults make this decision, we provide BBFCinsight for all films.

How important is the tone of a film at 12 or 12A?

The overall tone of a film or DVD, and the way it makes the audience feel may affect the classification. For example, a work which has a very dark or unsettling tone which could disturb the audience would be less likely to be passed 12A even if the individual issues in the film were considered acceptable under the BBFC guidelines. Similarly, if a work is particularly positive or reassuring this may stop it being pushed up a category from 12A to 15.

Will there be uses of strong language in a 12 or 12A work?

The BBFC's Guidelines state that there may be strong language (eg 'f***') at 12 or 12A, but it must be infrequent. The context of the strong language is important. Aggressive uses of strong language may result in a film or DVD being placed at the 15 category. There is some allowance for puns on strong language at this category.
There may be moderate language (eg uses of terms such as ‘bitch’ and ‘twat’ at 12 or 12A).
Any discriminatory language will not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language (for example homophobic or racist terms) is unlikely to be passed at 12 or 12A unless it is clearly condemned.

Do 12A films contain sex?

Sex may be briefly and discreetly portrayed at 12 or 12A. Verbal sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Comedy may lessen the impact of some moderate sex references or innuendo but frequent crude sex references are unlikely to be accepted at this category. There may be nudity in 12A films but sexual nudity should only be brief and discreet.
Heterosexual and homosexual sex and sex references are treated the same.

What sort of violence can I expect in a 12 or 12A ?

At 12A, moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if they can be justified by their context (for example brief sight of bloody injury in a medical drama).
Action sequences and weapons may be present at 12 or 12A, and there may be long fight scenes or similar. Weapons which might be easily accessible to 12 year olds should not be glamorised in 12A and 12 works.
Sexual violence, such as scenes of rape or assault, may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated at 12A. Such scenes must also have a strong contextual justification.

Can horror films be passed 12 or 12A?

Yes, some horror films are passed at this category. Moderate physical and psychological threat is permitted at 12 or 12A as long as disturbing sequences are not too frequent or sustained.

What about other issues like imitable behavior or drugs at 12 or 12A?

Dangerous behaviour (for example hanging, suicide and self-harming) may be present in 12 or 12A works but will not dwell on detail which could be copied or present those activities as pain or harm free.
Discriminatory behaviour should not be endorsed by the film as a whole.
There may be infrequent sight of drugs misuse in a 12 or a 12A but the portrayal should not be glamorised or provide instructional details.

How can I find out more about a specific 12 or 12A work?

Please check the BBFCinsight for the film or video you are thinking of watching. You may find BBFCinsight on this website or on our free App as well as on film posters, DVD and Blu-ray packaging, and on some listings. You will also find it attached to some film and video content which is available to download.  It provides comprehensive information on exactly why a film or video has been given a particular category. All the issues are discussed in detail and parents in particular can use this information to make informed decisions when choosing viewing material for their children.
 

British Board of Film Classification: 15, 18, R18

4)

What does the 15 symbol mean?

 No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD.  15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.

Are there any limits on what sort of theme a work can have at 15?

No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Is 15 really stronger than 12A?

 Yes. 15 works are stronger than 12 or 12A rated works and could include any of the following:

• strong violence
• frequent strong language (eg 'f***').
• portrayals of sexual activity
• strong verbal references to sex
• sexual nudity
• brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
• discriminatory language or behaviour
• drug taking

How much strong language is there in a 15?

There could potentially be a great deal. At 15 there is no upper limit on the number of uses of strong language (eg f***).
Occasionally there may be uses of the strongest terms (eg 'c***'), although continued or aggressive use will not normally be passed 15.

What about discriminatory or offensive terms?

There may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory language, and the work could explore themes relating to this.
However, at 15 the work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.

How much sex and nudity is allowed at 15?

At 15 sexual activity can be portrayed, as long as there is no strong or graphic detail. Some sex scenes can be quite long at this category and may involve some nudity and movement. Though nudity may be allowed in a sexual context there should be no strong detail.
There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
There can be strong references to sex and sexual behaviour, but especially strong or crude references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context.
Heterosexual and homosexual sex and sex references are treated the same.

Can there be strong violence?

Yes, at 15 violence may be strong. It should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury, however, and the strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable.
Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable.
Easily accessible weapons may not be glamorised.

What about sexual violence?

There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence (for example descriptions of rape or sexual assault in a courtroom scene or in victim testimony) but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

What about horror works?

Many horror films are rated 15. At 15 there can be strong threat and menace (as long as it is not sadistic or bisexual), although the strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable.

Can you see drugs in a 15 rated film or video?

At 15 drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.
The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances like aerosols or solvents is unlikely to be acceptable at 15.

What about dangerous behavior or things teens might copy?

We consider the risk of potential harm to impressionable teenagers. For example, dangerous behaviour such as hanging, suicide and self-harming should not dwell on detail which could be copied.

How can I find out more about a specific 15 film?

Please check the BBFCinsight for the film or video you are thinking of watching. You may find BBFCinsight on this website or on our free App as well as on film posters, DVD and Blu-ray packaging, and on some listings. You will also find it attached to some film and video content which is available to download.  It provides comprehensive information on exactly why a film or video has been given a particular category. All the issues are discussed in detail and parents in particular can use this information to make informed decisions when choosing viewing material for their children.






5)

What does the 18 symbol mean?

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated DVD. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.

Are there any limits on what sort of theme a work can have at 18?

No theme is prohibited at 18. Adults are free to pick their own entertainment within the law, so it is possible some themes tackled at 18 may be offensive even to some adult viewers.

What sort of issues might I find in an 18 film or DVD? 

18 works are for adults and can contain strong issues such as:

• very strong violence
• frequent strong language (eg 'f***') and/or very strong language (eg ‘c***’)
• strong portrayals of sexual activity
• scenes of sexual violence
• strong horror
• strong blood and gore
• real sex (in some circumstances)
• discriminatory language and behaviour

How much strong language is there in an 18?

There is no limit on the number of uses of strong (eg 'f***') or even very strong language (eg ‘c***’) which can be passed at 18. Uses could be aggressive, directed, frequent or accompanied by strong violence.

What about discriminatory or offensive terms?

There may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory language at 18, and the work could explore themes relating to this.
Though a work as a whole must not be in breach of any relevant legislation, it is possible for discriminatory language or themes to be the main focus of the work, and for main characters to engage in discriminatory behaviour.

How much sex and nudity is allowed at 18?

There can be strong and detailed portrayals of sex at 18, including full nudity. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Very strong, crude and explicit sex references are permitted at 18.
An 18 film or DVD might also contain depictions of real sex if it is justified by context, as long as the film or DVD is not a sex work.

What are sex works?

Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed 18. Those containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the R18 category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at R18 is also unacceptable in a sex work at 18.

What about sex education films?

Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.

Can there be strong violence?

Yes, at 18 violence can be strong and be portrayed with strong detail. There may even be dwelling on the infliction of pain or injury, or scenes of strong sadistic or sexual violence.
The strongest gory images are permitted at this category.

What about horror works?

The strongest horror works are passed at 18, they may contain strong horror, gore or sustained threat and menace which exceeds the boundaries of 15.

Can you see drugs in an 18?

Yes. At 18 drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse.

What about dangerous behaviour or things teens or other viewers might copy?

Though 18 films and DVDs may cover difficult and strong subjects and themes, harm is still a consideration. Very dangerous or criminal behaviour (for example, behaviour which if copied poses a credible harm risk to viewers) may be cut.

If adults can watch what they want, what might be cut from an 18 work?

In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, the BBFC will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment.
However, cuts are occasionally made to 18 rated films and DVDs. Intervention is most likely in the following areas:

• where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
• where material risks harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual violence which might, for example, make rape look appealing
• where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in R18 works and, in ‘sex works’ (see below), would normally be confined to that category.

In the case of video works, which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.

How can I find out more about a specific 18 film?

Please check the BBFCinsight for the film or video you are thinking of watching. You may find BBFCinsight on this website or on our free App as well as on film posters, DVD and Blu-ray packaging, and on some listings. You will also find it attached to some film and video content which is available to download.  It provides comprehensive information on exactly why a film or video has been given a particular category. All the issues are discussed in detail and parents in particular can use this information to make informed decisions when choosing viewing material for their children.




6) 

What does R18 mean?

The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.

Who can buy or view an R18?

R18 works are sex works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation and which are only allowed to be shown in specially licensed cinemas, or sold in licensed sex shops. They can only be seen by or sold to adults.
For full details of the legal restrictions for these works click on the BBFC Guidelines document below.
When searching the film database, details of R18 works will only appear if you 'enable adult content' using the advanced search option.

Tiltles: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

Secondly, I viewed Catch me If you Can (2002),

http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/catch-me-if-you-can/

This helepd me to get another expression and idea, how titles are organized and shown to the audience.

The scence starts with the Production Firm, which presents the film. In this case it is Dream Works Pictures. 

 

It continous, with other Labels, which helped to produce the film, The Kemp Company and Splendid Pictures. After the Companies are shown, the opening scene enumerates the persons, who played the biggest role in the production and then it show the person, who´s film idea it was. The font and size of the font is so far everytime the same.

 

After the production Companies and Producers, the first actor is shown. Now a fancy yellow arrow is included, which point at a stickmen. The first actor is Leonardo DiCaprio so it starts directly with the main actor of the film, the person changes then her outfit, from a suit into a uniform of a aircraft capitan. This tells the audience about the plot, because DiCaprio act´s as a imposter. He changes the whole film between different jobs i.g. from Doctor to Aircraft Captian. After this the second protagonist is shown in form of Tom Hanks, he owns the role of the commissar.Afterwards, it show´s steps, which DiCaprio walks up and then they disappears behind him, consequently Hanks can´t follow him. This give the audience another clue for the plot, because nearly the whole time of the film the police is groping in the dark due to this mysteries imposter.

After this short sequence, which tell the audience the realtion between the two protagonists. After that the film title is shown in massive letters over the whole screne. Actually, the whole opening scecne is built up as a hide and seek game, or a kind of the famous child game tag. 

During the sequence  DiCaprio transform into many different Characters, a special detail for this transformation is always that the color of the screen changes completly i.g. Captian = cerulean. As you see in the Picture he changed from a Beachboy into a Doctor. In my opinion they used stripmens that the faces are unseen and not even the audience knows tha characters in deep from the beginning. This the same in the film, because Hanks and DiCaprio never see each other face-to-face until the end.

After the protagonist´s are shown in deep for a long part of the sequence, the different secondary characters are shown. But, they are only shown with names, they do not have a own stripmen character. The names are just, put in a random order.  

Finally all the other party of the production team are shown, like the Casting, Co-Producer and the author of the book. 

Titles: DREAMCATCHER

I analysed the opening sequence of "DREAMCATCHER",

http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/dreamcatcher/

this provides me with  knowledge and information how the different Title of Film Comapny, Actors, Directors or others. This will helps me to select a order for my own Thriller.

BUT, the main thing i will looking for is the Filmtitle, Actors, Directors and the Label. These things are the most important things for myself, because i will have exactly these in my own thriller. I will create a own production Label for this film, which will be shown in the opening sequence as well. 

So the Dreamcatcher scene starts with the Logos of the Film Studio's in this case Warner Brothers, Castle Rock Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures.

 
Then the Studio, who took probably a massive part in the production. So it say's " Castlerock Entertainment presents ", follwed by the companies, which were included in the production.

After all the companies, which took part in the production, all the actors are shown which have a role in the film. But they don't say, which role he plays, so they only give information  about the actors, but they don't link them to the film plot.

After this the film title appears and when it reached his place in the middle of the screen, the letters move in the write order. This focuses the audience attention on the title.

After this it explains the audience the different roles behind the scene i.g. Casting, Music, Co-Producers, Creature Design, Visual Effects Supervisor, Editing and Production Designer.

It tells the audience also that the film is based on a book from Stephen King. The last thing, which is shown the Director in this case Lawrence Kasdan.

Titles: FORREST GUMP

My 3th and last titles analysis ( and 7th analysis overall) is Forrest Gump (1994) with Tom Hanks.

The whole opening scene follows a white feder until the the feder fell down in front of Forrest Gumps Running Shoes. 

The opening scene presents all labels and companies and the main label, which presents the film to the audience, in this case Paramount Pictures. After that the main actor Tom Hanks is listed.

After that are all other persons listed, which were nessecary to create is awesome movie, i.g. Directors, Screen-play, Photography, Sound and so on.

The Part when the feder lands on his shoes is really important. Actually, Forrest is a really unlucky guy and then when the feder lands on his old and dirty sneakers, he feels kind of a special moment, because it is unlikely that the feder lands exactly on his shoes. 

Opening scene - 21 JUMP STREET

My last analysis of a opening scene is 21 JUMP STREET,

http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/21-jump-street/

Creative Director: Brian Mah
Client: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Imaginary Forces
Designers: Brian Mah, Greg Herman, Juan Monasterio, Joan Lau, Kris Fortin, Wes Yang
Animators: Juan Monasterio, John Kim, Clint Chang
Editor: Joe Denk
Sound Design: Keith Roberts
Additional Cinematography: Brian Mah
Producer: Kathy Kelehan

The plot is mainly about, a pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. In the opening secne the used again lots of props in this case i.g. American Flag, Rounds, loads of explosive things, axes and cars. The most of the opening scene is actually all about toys of adults men. There is as well cocaine, cash and woman in the trailer.

All these things attracting a male target audience. The style of the start of the film is about a shot or slow-motion of really short scene ( each about 1-3 seconds). So one thought we had initially was to do the Jump Street show end titles idea and to work in little clips.
The don't tried to create jokes in the Trailer, with new scene's, they just put short clip, which seemed to be funny from the whole film into the opening scene. This procures the audience a random overview of the film with many different shots.

Opening scene SE7EN

This is the opening scene of SE7EN, http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/se7en/

with Brad Pitt and Morgen Freeman. For more informations, read my other post: http://florianberberichasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/which-thrillers-are-considered-to-be.html
The film doesn’t open directly with the sequence. It first introduces us to retiring Detective Sommerset (Morgan Freeman) and rookie replacement Detective Mills (Brad Pitt).
The opening show the preparation of the serial killer e.g he scuff the skin of his thumb, to render his thumb prints useless. A lot of close up one all different props are used, for exmaple raser blade, letter, pen, tape on his finger. All this provide the audience with clue´s to create a feeling for the killer and plot.
You can clearly see on the picture that the person, always write hin a kind of diary an dtsicks photos of womens next to it, which are probably his victims. 

This kind of opening sequence is similar to that from "The Avengers".
The serial killer makes entries in his diary alongside clippings from books, self-developed photographs, and found images and objects, giving the audience an intimate look into the mind of a serial killer obsessed with religion and, more to the point, attrition.

As a Conclusion, I can say that it is really common for thriller films to use props in the opening scene and most of the time close-up´s to talk in a kind of riddles. This creates a bit of tension and interesst.
Opening Credits:

Opening Scene SHERLOCK HOLMES

Secondly, I anlaysed Sherlock Holmes, ( http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/sherlock-holmes/ )

which is a different type of opening scene. It is a mix between animation and historical atmosphere. It is a kind of Thriller, which units Crime/ Action and Historical sub-genre in a single Thriller. The Actors are Roberty Downey Jr. and Judth Law.

They used always a real shot of a Character or scene, which disappears then into painting on a really old yellowed sheet of paper, which looks a bit like a newspaper from 1800´s or a old sketch pad. This is a really good idea for linking the old historical aspect of Holmes and Doctor Watts with the reamake. they tried also to show a part of the printing process of that time period using the linotype machine and woodblock type headline compositions. As location for this special paper and printing atmosphere they used a printing museum and set up several still shoots to get all the material they needed for storyboards.

This show´s the moment of Character Sherlock Holmes, when the shot of him dissappears into a painting. As you can see they tried to emphasize the old touch with the inc of a fountain pen.

In the Opening scence are the logos of Warner and Village Roadshow Pictures. It is made up really clever it show th elogos integrated into the streets. These sufacing of the street is made up from cobblestones, which was the most common material for streets in city in these period of time, e.g London in Sherlock Holmes.

All the cobblestones are well-crafted 3D instead of real. So the whole sequence is actually created by human hands and with computer software's.

Consequently, it is again not the best example for my own Thriller, but it showed me a nearly perfect opening scene and provided me with knowledge about the importance of a Opening scene and the titles. I learned from this video that the Start needs always to be completely suitably with the whole film. 
So, I should have a rough idea of the plot from my thriller to link it carefully to my opening tableau. 

Opening Scene - THE AVENGERS

I will analyze the opening scene of "The Avengers" to get some ideas for my own thriller opening scene. ( http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-avengers/ )

Analyze of the opening scene with a scene, which uses all props of the different Avengers.  

Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Iron Man, The Hulk, and Cap — an assembly of Earth’s mightiest heroes. That is what The Avengers is all about all super heroes from the Marvel Univers in a single film. So the opening scene show´s all the different special props, weapons, shield or armour. 

for Exmaple the armour of Iron Man e.g. the picture I added above it show the special amour from him and with a link to the actor, who plays Iron Man in this case Robert Downey Jr. 

Another Example is are all the gifts, prop´s and item, which the audience know from the film "Captan America" so in the opening sequence are many items used to create a link to all the films, where the different charcaters are from, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, Captn America, Thor and so on. So the audience is provided with known pictures of their heros. Consequently, each character must be given their due and have a moment with their on-screen credit.

This is the moment of David Banner, the broken glasses represent his conversion into the green Monster Hulk.

BUT, this is a exmaple of a opening sence, which dosen´t correspond my own vision of my thriller scene. This is the cause, because prefer a opening scene with a proper plot and not just a collection of known items. This start of the film with the titles is nearly a mashup of pictures. 

This is a great option, if there were parts of a film before and the opening scene is used to remind the audience on special things, but in my case I create a new film and my aim in the opening scene is to create suspense, tension and curiosity.

Influence by other Media Products

Influenced or inspired by any other media products in planning my film ? 

One big influence were the Thrillers from the Year 13, who did this one year ago. For exmaple Simon´s Psycho Thriller. 

Here is his Thriller Video on Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xul9PDwpWlg

This is really helpful, because it shows me a nearly perfect exmaple of the MEDIA STUDIES AS Coursework. 

Furthermore I watched many Music Videos, to get idea´s for Editing and Camerawork. 

1) Rap Videos of German Rappers 

2) I watched from Drake - Headlines, as well. Music Videos are a good option for get some ideas, becuase they are short videos, which are used to show as many different shots, which providing the audience with information. This is similar to my two Minute Thriller.

The thing is at the moment my thriller genre is not picked yet. So I cannot say what influenced my Thriller-genre at the monent. 

But, I watched some thriller in the recent weeks, which provide me with enough knowledge to made a choice for the fitting genre for my thriller. 

E.g ( other thriller which I watched: http://florianberberichasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/thriller-that-influenced-me-for-my-own.html )

3) The Grey with famous thriller actor Liam Neeson 

After my thriller genre is picked I will add some information to this post.

Influenced by Thrillers

Thriller that influenced me for my own Thriller?

I don´t really chose a sub-genre for my thrille yet, but i watched some opneing scence to get some idea´s. I think I will tend to the genre´s action, crime, historical or pyscho.

First movie I looked at was Vantage Point, I only found the full movie one youtube, but it still provides the first secne´s.
The used Long takes and establishing shot´s to show the whole City were the film takes place, in this case Salamanca, Spain. It show shot´s from the whole audience and the media teams, which are their to carry the announcement of the President out to the whole world. This ensures that the audience understand, that the peace summit is really important for the world.

2) 
I was really inspired by NAVY CIS, CSI MIAMI  or Hawaii Five-O this have a typical scheme. The always show a short action at the beginning, but not with a clear end. After the opening scene of these series you always see a died person, which was killed. This person was always included in the opening scene and/or is related in a special way to the dead.

Opening scene Hawii Five-0:

My Favorite Thrillers

Which thrillers are my personal favourites?

1) In my opinon my favorite thriller is "The Taking of the Pelham 1 2 3", it it a mix between crime and actiona thriller with Denzel Washingtion and my favourite actor John Travolta.

This is a shot from my iTunes library, You can see the Actor´s, short Information and the Director.

The film starts with Walter Garber (Denzel Washingtion), who is a worker in the New Yorker Underground. His main job is to direct the Undergrounds. During his day, the train Pelham 1 2 3 i kidnapped by Ryder ( Travolta). Ryder trys to receive a ransom for all the hostages in the train. His main aim is not the ransom, his is looking to rise the Stock and Shares of a Company were he purchased earlier massive parts of it. Ryder only wants to talk with Walter to explain him his special insistences. During the thriller the Hitchcock style suspense is built up, that is what I really enjoyed.
Walter uses his skill and knowledge of the Underground-network to outsmart Ryder.
Trailer: 

2) My second favourite Thriller is "Vantage Point" 2009

This a amazing film, because it show a assassination on a President from 7 different views of different people which are all in a special way invloved. The main actors are Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox and Forest Whitaker.
This is again a shot from my ITunes library 

Plot: Vantage Point is about  assassination on the President of United States from 8 different viewpoints of eight different characters. This set of eight characters includes people in charge of the President’s security, the media, civilians and the people taking out the attack.
The film starts off with Rex Brooks (Sigourney Weaver), the director of a TV station, broadcasting the President’s speech. The only information this scene divulges is what meets with the eye. The film then rewinds a few minutes to Thomas Barnes, a secret service agent in charge of protecting the President. The film tells all eight characters’ view in a short span of time and keeps rewinding to the start of the event for each character.
Howard Lewis (Forest Whitaker) is a civilian video-taping the event to show to his children that he was actually there at special  event. He captures what he believes is the picture of the assassin.
For the audience it’s a case of piecing together eight different clues arising from eight different perspectives to unravel the truth behind an assassination attempt.
Trailer: 

 

3) "Shutter Island" (with Leonardo DiCaprio) - http://www.shutterisland.com/#/home

Some more Trailers and expressions from the locations - http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/shutterisland/

This is an American psychological thriller. details: 2009, USA, Cert 15, 138 mins, Drama / Thriller, Dir: Martin Scorsese

With: Ben Kingsley, Elias Koteas, Emily Mortimer, Jackie Earle Haley, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ted Levine

Cover:

 Picture of the scene when the two U.S. marshals Daniels and Aule arriving at Shutter Island: 

Shutter Island is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for a criminally insane.