Script Blog

 Title: Spike and Friendship

FADE IN:

EXT. BEACH - DAY

Two boys, TOM and JIM, are playing volleyball on the beach.

Tom spikes the ball and scores a point. Jim looks disappointed.

TOM: (excitedly) Yes! Did you see that, Jim? We're killing it!

JIM: (sarcastically) Yeah, I saw it.

TOM: What's wrong, man? You're not into this today?

JIM: (shrugs) I don't know. I just don't enjoy it as much as you do.

TOM: (surprised) What? How can you not love volleyball?

JIM: (smiling) I don't hate it. It's just not my thing. I'd rather play soccer or basketball.

Tom looks a little hurt.

TOM: (pouts) Oh, I see how it is. You don't like playing with me.

JIM: (reassuringly) That's not true, Tom. I love hanging out with you. We can still play volleyball sometimes, but I just don't want to do it all the time.

Tom smiles again.

TOM: (excitedly) Alright then! How about we play a game of soccer after this?

JIM: (smiling) Sure, let's do it.

Suddenly, a boy named RICK runs up to them.

RICK: Hey guys! I heard you're playing volleyball. Can I join?

Tom's face lights up.

TOM: Absolutely! The more, the merrier!

Jim rolls his eyes and mutters under his breath.

JIM: (muttering) Great, another volleyball fanatic.

As they continue playing, Tom and Rick bond over their shared love for volleyball, while Jim sits out for a few rounds.

JIM: (to himself) I guess I'm just not as into it as they are. But that's okay. We can still be friends and do other things together.

FADE OUT.

Planning Blog: Location, participants, health, schedule

 Location: Filming at the beach would provide stunning visuals with the backdrop of the ocean and sand. The players could be shown diving and rolling on the soft sand to make intense plays. A park would offer a more relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, with trees and greenery in the background, providing a contrast to the fierce competition on the court. Filming at the gym would allow for intense close-ups of the players as they sweat and strain to make every move count, with the sounds of the game echoing off the walls. The contrast of these three locations would add to the dynamic storytelling of a volleyball movie.

Participants: Victoria Newell, as the director and editor, will be responsible for overseeing the creative vision and execution of the film. She will work closely with the other members of the production team to plan out the visual style, character development, and overall tone of the film. She will also work with the actors to ensure they understand their roles and deliver the best performances possible. She will be responsible for piecing together all the footage shot during production. He will work closely with the director to ensure the film follows the desired narrative and stays within the desired runtime. He will also be responsible for incorporating visual effects, sound design, and music to enhance the overall impact of the film.

Randy Sweeting,  as the cinematographer, will be responsible for the visual aspects of the film. He will work closely with the director to plan out the camera shots, lighting, and overall visual style of the movie. He will also oversee the camera crew and ensure they capture all the necessary footage to bring the story to life.

Aidan Jones and I will be the main actors and will be seen in the Majority of the scenes. Everyone will have some contribution in every aspect of the film but these will essentially be everyone's roles

Together, we will work collaboratively to bring the vision of this volleyball movie to life. We will communicate regularly, problem-solve any challenges that arise, and support one another throughout the production process. Our collective skills and expertise will ensure the film is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Health: As high school students, it is important for us to prioritize their health and well-being during the filming process. We may need to adjust their schedules to ensure they have enough time for rest, exercise, and healthy eating. We could pack healthy snacks and meals for long days on set, and prioritize getting enough sleep each night. We could also encourage one another to take breaks and practice self-care to avoid burnout and maintain our focus and productivity throughout the filming process.

Schedule: Having limited filming hours on Saturdays and Sundays could pose a challenge in capturing all the necessary shots for a volleyball movie. We would have to be efficient in our planning and make the most out of the available time. We may need to prioritize key scenes that must be shot during these hours, and potentially schedule reshoots if needed. The cast and crew would need to be flexible and willing to work within these limitations to ensure the project is completed on time.

Planning Blog: Title design

 After reviewing several opening scenes for films that fall under the sports genre, the time had come for the group to design our own title sequence. When doing this, I took into account all the things I learned during the research process. I found that there were several key features that needed to be included in the title design an sequence. The most important feature was the fact that the title design and sequence had to convey the overall mood and theme of the project. Our project is focused on the relationship between two teen boys and their different relationships with the sport volleyball. While the sport is the most important aspect of the project, there are comedic elements as it is meant for teenagers. Based on this information, the title sequence should feature fun, light-hearted motifs like physical effects and fun sounds.

     Additionally, the title design and sequence should also reflect the intensity of the sport. To achieve this, the text will appear on the screen slowly and then quickly fly off in the opposite direction. This is to mimic the text being hit similar to a volleyball. To further drive this home, the text will be white with a gray lining like the average volleyball. The final title will appear either on a volleyball net or scoreboard.

    The characters should be introduced as if the audience was reading their playing stats. We can use common motifs like Max Preps or sports-based shows and websites like ESPN. Max Preps is a website for high school sports that shows the stats of players and schools. Each actor could be filmed looking straight on as their statistics and name fly past them. 

    At this moment in time, the title of our project is undecided. There are several ideas being discussed, but we are far too early in the planning process to have a title. As the pitch develops, a fitting title will become more apparent. Depending on how long the title is, the title sequence may change. Accommodating the length of the title may prove to be a challenge, but it also grants us more opportunities to be creative with the title sequence. 

Planning Blog: Storyboard

 Scene 1: Two boys, TOM and JIM, are playing volleyball on the beach.

Scene 2: Tom spikes the ball and scores a point. 

Scene 3: Jim looks disappointed.

Scene 4:Dialogue between the two characters about their reactions and emotions.

Scene 5: Tom looks a little hurt based on Jim’s response.

Scene 6: Tom and Jim talk and work through things together.

Scene 7: Tom and Jim are both embarrassed about the situation.

Scene 8: Tom smiles again.

Scene 9: The Volleyball game continues.

Scene 10: A voice from far yells and both Jim and Tom look over.

Scene 11: Rick a new character is running towards them.

Scene 12: Rick introduces himself and ask cam he join in on their game of volleyball.

Scene 13: Tom's face lights up.

Scene 14: Rick and Tom are having a lot of fun playing volleyball together.

Scene 15: Jim rolls his eyes and mutters under his breath.

Scene 16: Jim is sitting out on the sidelines as Tom and Rick play more volleyball games together.

Scene 17: Jim angrily is jealous about the situation. 

Scene 18: FADE OUT.

Title Research: ALI

  1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  

- Studios 

- Director 

- Actors 

- Casting 

- Music Directors 

- Visual Effect Producers 

- Visual Effects Supervisors 

- Costume Designers 

- Assistant Directors 

- Editing 

- Production Designer 

- Line Producer 

- Co Producers 

- Executive Producers 

- Title 

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  

Priority was given to the studios involved, then directors, the star actor, followed by the title of the film in that order. The rest of the actors were presented after the title.

3.  What connotations do these images carry?  

The black background with the white lettering introduces the studios, directors, and star actor were meant for the audience to focus on. During those introductions, an announcer is heard introducing singer Sam Cooke for a show. After the title is shown, we first see Sam Cooke on stage warming up the crowd then is cut to Mohamed Ali going for a run. It cuts back and forth several times while Cooke is singing and Ali is working out preparing for a fight all while naming the actors in the scene. This does a great job of foreshadowing the theme of the movie as Sam Cooke and Mohamed Ali were friends in real life and Ali is preparing for a historic fight.

4. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  

It previews some of the elements of the genre. Starting with the location that sets up the background for the rest of the movie it served as a strong start to a film representing Boxer Mohamed Ali going for a run. During the run, he is followed by a police car foreshadowing the racial prejudice he will experience in addition to the fight he is preparing for. 

5. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

This film in particular has a specific format in how the title sequence presents the whole movie. Within this title sequence, we see a boxer hitting a speedbag and running a long distance to prepare for a fight to entice boxers and athletes with the familiarity of working out.

6. How has technology been used effectively? 

The directors are successful in using a variety of camera angles like wide shots, medium close ups, tracking shots, etc. to allow the viewer to follow Mohamed Ali.

Title Research: Hustle

 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? 

• Studios taking part in the film

• Title of the film 

• Directors/ Directed By 

• Screenplays/ Screenplay by 

• Story Creator 

• Producers

• Director of photography 

• Production Designers 

• Editor 

• Music supervisor 

• Casting By 

• List of cast 

• an " a (enter name) production"

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequences? 

In the the title sequence we are shown black screens with the production copy’s introduction with their logo animations then we proceed into the a scene of the main Character Adam Sandler talking to another character as they walk down a hall. They then enter a gym where a player gets interviewed. After this scene we get put on a plane with Adam Sandler as he is a coach looking to draft players and as we get put through the different scenes the credits are placed in corners with white cursive text.

3. What connotations do these images carry?  

These images suggest the simplicity of the time that this takes place with the calm white cursive font. It is implied that Adam Sandler cannot find any good players to draft as each scene ends in disappointment And a different location as the credits are introduced with them seeming he cannot find anyone. 

4. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  

From the beginning of the title sequence the film heavily focuses on the a coach trying to find players and seemingly cannot find anyone after all these travels. 

5. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

Having a clear idea that the plot of the movie revolves around basket ball. They also keep you wondering if the coach will find any player to draft which keeps you glued into the movie wondering l.

6. How has technology been used effectively? considering the camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques. 

In the many cuts and scenes we were given a long shot, close up, wide shot, two shot, medium close up, and an establishing shot all which were used in a prominent and effective manner. The editing techniques and transitions were not smooth transitions and were just cuts to where we can understand the events happening currently ultimately leading to the final climax of the movie

Title Research: Ford v Ferrari

 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  

- Studios 

- Director 

- Actors 

- Casting 

- Music Directors 

- Visual Effect Producers 

- Visual Effects Supervisors 

- Costume Designers 

- Assistant Directors 

- Editing 

- Production Designer 

- Line Producer 

- Co Producers 

- Executive Producers 

- Title 

 

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  

Priority was given to the pictures of the actors and directors as their titles were presented first. Throughout the full title sequence, this was a recurring theme.

3.  What connotations do these images carry?  

They have a dark background with a red and a blue line racing while the names are being displayed. It symbolizes the race between Ford and Ferrari, which is the movie"s main plot and title: Ford v Ferrari. This does a great job of foreshadowing the theme of the movie.

4. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  

It previews some of the elements of the genre. Starting with the location that sets up the background for the rest of the movie it served as a strong start to a film representing American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battling corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Much of it implied and foreshadowed the later parts that would come in the film. 

5. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

This film in particular has a specific format in how the title sequence presents the whole movie. Within this title sequence, we hear the sounds of cars racing before we even see our first characters which could excite car lovers and motorists getting ready to see this film.

6. How has technology been used effectively? 

The directors are successful in using a variety of camera angles like bird's eye, wide shot, medium close ups, and etc. to show the viewer the perspective of the driver and the car.

Title Research: I, Tonya

 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?  

- Studios 

- Director 

- Actors 

- Casting 

- Music Directors 

- Visual Effect Producers 

- Visual Effects Supervisors 

- Costume Designers 

- Assistant Directors 

- Editing 

- Production Designer 

- Line Producer 

- Co Producers 

- Executive Producers 

- Title 

 

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?  

Priority was given to the pictures of the actors and directors as their titles were read aloud. Throughout the full title sequence, this was a recurring theme.

3.  What connotations do these images carry?  

They have a large, bright appearance. It emphasizes and complements the color scheme and personalities of the people in the movie. This does a great job of presenting the actors who were in the movie.

4. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  

It previews some of the elements of the genre. Starting with the location that sets up the background for the rest of the movie it served as a strong start to a film representing Tonya Harding and the scandal that ensued following the actions of her husband, matching with the genre. Much of it implied and foreshadowed the later parts that would come in the film. 

5. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience? 

This film in particular has a specific format in how the title sequence presents the whole movie. Within this title sequence we see how it has a dramatic but enticing spectacle of how Tonya is figure skating showing us how it is appealing to it's target audience. 

6.  How has technology been used effectively? 

The directors are successful in using a variety of camera angles like bird's eye, wide shot, medium close ups, and etc. to take the consumer through many Slow-Mo shots with editing. 

Title Research: Creed

 1. What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? 

Studios taking part in the film ( Warner Bros. Pictures etc.) 

Title of the film 

Directors/ Directed By 

Screenplays/ Screenplay by 

Story Creator 

Producers

Director of photography 

Production Designers 

Editor 

Music supervisor 

Visual effects supervisor 

Costume Designers 

Casting By 

List of cast 

an " a (enter name) production"

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequences? 

In the the title sequence we are shown the images of the main Character Creed, as well as his life in the boxing ring as well as the close relationships he has in his life which could include his girlfriend and his boxing mentor.

3. What connotations do these images carry?  

These images suggest the passion that Creed has for the sport of boxing as well as the struggles he has had to endure to make it to the point that he is at. It is implied that he might not be a superstar as of yet which is further supported by the many images of him working out and working on his boxing skills. 

4. How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?  

From the beginning of the title sequence the film heavily focuses on the relationship Creed has with boxing. From the hand wrapping to the boxing ring we are given a clear view that above all this is a movie that focuses on the sport of boxing. 

5. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

Having a clear idea that the plot of the movie revolves around boxing the title sequence used dynamic images of key points in the movie to ensnare its audience. Using points such as the relationship between his girlfriend, the flourishing relationship between mentor and mentee and of course the final climax scene where the protagonist and the antagonist collide. 

6. How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions, and editing techniques. 

In this sequence we were given a long shot, close up, wide shot, two shot, medium close up, and an establishing shot all which were used in a prominent and effective manner. The editing techniques and transitions were not at all spectacular but were smooth enough where we see a timeline of events as the sequence progressed ultimately leading to the final climax of the movie. 

Title Research: Art of the Title/ Watch the Title Websites

 Now that the general concept of our project has been worked out, the group set our sights on what the opening sequence should be like. The opening sequence needs to follow the guidelines of the genre, so I searched for several examples that we could follow. Though it was not easy to find good examples, I came across two websites that supplied me with several opening sequences that we could look like.

        The first site I came across was Art of the Title. Art of the Title is a website specifically made to house title sequences. It has title sequences from movies dating as far back as the 1930s. There is a page that shows all the title sequences of recently popular shows and films. Another page shows several directors and the clips that they have produced. These organizational methods made it easy to watch recently made title sequences. The title sequences available on Art of the Title made a pattern very clear to me. Directors usually have their own thing that differentiates themselves from others. Even when genres change, signature fonts, animations, and effects are present in their work.

    Another website that was utilized to watch title sequences was Watch the Titles. Watch the Titles not only provides the title sequences of over two hundred films, but it also offers interviews of people who work in the industry. These interviews gave me an inside look on what making these title sequences is like. Looking through the website really taught me the level of editing and animation that typically goes into opening sequences. Clips on Watch the Titles are organized based on what form of media they are in (movies,, shows, video games, etc). The website also categorizes clips based on their directors and the studios they come from. 

    Look

ing through the many title sequences featured on both sides gave me insight on something I generally don’t pay attention to when watching films. The title sequence is an extremely important part of setting the tone of a film. Its editing, sound, and overall content must convey the mood and genre of the piece. I watched title sequences for several films and came to the conclusion that the genre is a major component to what the title sequence will be like. With this information, I will continue my analysis of title sequences and come up with the best course of action for our project

Movie Conventions Research: Remember the Titans

 What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this  movie have?  

Remember the Titans stands along with other films, such as Coach Carter and The Blind Side, as the blueprint for many sports films that followed after its production. It remains as a staple within the genre as it provides a compelling story that captures the audience, while also allowing true elements of football to be shown throughout the film, especially during the time the movie is supposed to take place. What this movie did best, was it's ability to properly portray the story in a dramatic sense which added more emphasis to the authenticity of the story as well as the struggle within the characters as the movie progresses. Although our main genre is sports, it would be helpful to add a bit of drama into our final project as that would better help with the development and progression of the story. 

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like? 

An element that appealed to me was that this movie stayed true to the story that it was trying to depict to the audience. Not only did it make the film more compelling but it also allowed for us, as the viewers, to feel a closer connection to the characters that we were seeing on the screen. This element was shown the most in the scene where we see one of the main characters was in a potentially fatal car crash, with him receiving an injury that had the possibility of never letting him return back to the sport. Not only did this serve as a climax within the film, but it also added an emotional and realistic factor to the film allowing the film to improve upon itself.  

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? 

An element of this film that I did not like was the pacing of the film. At times it felt as though I was watching the movie in slow motion while other times it felt as though I barely had any time to catch up. It felt as though it was trying to draw out the specifics details of the story/sport that were not at all important. Luckily, this issue was not present in the later scenes of the movie and did not serve as a major con of the film

Movie Conventions Research: Hustle

What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this 

movie have?  The elements of this picture that relate to our genre be being a movie centered around a man's love for his sport. Not only does it show a man desperate to keep his job, but his passion for basketball must also be tested as his daughter is growing up rarely seeing her father because of it. The question of will Stanley Sugerman be the man his daughter needs him to be or if will he finally land the overseas prospect that will allow him to continue to work for the NBA create drama and suspense. The actual game scenes are fun a realistic to what you would see in pickup and combine games.

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?

 I loved the in-game trash-talking between Bo Cruz and Kermit Wilts and the highlight reel plays during the gameplay scenes thanks to Director Jeremiah Zagar and writers Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. The use of actual NBA players, a strong plot, cinematography and sound mixing make you feel as though you are in the gym as games as being played.

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? 

The element I didn't like was the dim lighting during the movie. While during the day scenes, there were bright lighting and colors, there were parts in the movie that seemed that were too dark. Other than that I thoroughly enjoyed the movie as a basketball fan.

Movie Conventions Research: Creed 2

 What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this 

movie have?  

The elements of this picture that relate to our genre would be that it is louder, grander, and greater than the first one. By maintaining an emphasis on the humanity of its main characters, it is able to correct itself. More than any punch delivered in the ring, whether Rocky will see his son again and the tribulations of the recent Creed couple are the subjects of greater suspense. The boxing scenes are fascinating and fun. Also, it gives fans a feast of entertainment. 

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like? 

I enjoy how Adonis and Viktor's battle scenes are filled with breath-taking action thanks to director Caple Jr. the camera is placed in Adonis' shoes in the point-of-view images. a strong plot, together with outstanding choreography, cinematography, and sound mixing. Caple Jr. so completely immerses the spectators in the ring. You nearly feel the body punches and you'd believe Viktor is targeting you. The final triumph is thrilling. its stunning variety of long, balletic, and complex camera movements. the full boxing battle that lasts for four and a half minutes without interruption. 

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? 

The element I don’t like is trying to keep a side character as relevance basically trying to have two characters clash for a main character. Although Rocky is excellent, it is also the reason for my criticism of the movie. There is just too much of him. Rocky and I are confined to the waiting room while Bianca is giving birth. I feel like we should have been seeing the reactions of Adonis. The sense of trying to figure out how rocky fits into the scene doesn’t work. It was as if they wanted to waste time and have him appear for the rocky fans. 

Genre Decision Blog

   Now that multiple genres have been examined, it’s important to see how they stack up next to each other. Each genre has its own unique conventions that convey what genre the movie falls under. Identifying these conventions and which ones will benefit us the most will make it easier to choose what genre our project should be.     

    The romance genre was one of the many genres that were discussed by the group. Famous films that fall under this genre are “10 Things I Hate About You”, “When Harry Met Sally”, and “You People”. This genre is one of few that has had pretty consistent conventions for many years. Of course, things have changed to accommodate with current society, but most still utilize close-ups and medium/long shots to highlight the main characters and their feelings while also relaying information about them and their surroundings. Though the genre is very broad, most movies are set in everyday settings like schools, apartments, etc. while the costuming will vary depending on the plot and setting. Modern romance movies often use cross-cuts and straight cuts to slowly build the film and add tension to moments that require it. The sound in this genre is very important because it is a major way to show how the characters feel without explicitly stating it. Most romantic movies have a very strong soundtrack while also utilizing dialogue and diegetic/non-diegetic sound. The conventions of this genre are very simple and easy to follow. However, I do not think the group will work well with the genre. The genre is not very unique, and we are definitely trying to steer clear of making something that is uninspired and similar to other projects.     

    The team also researched a thriller. In this genre, the building of suspense is the most important part. This impacts the common camera techniques, which are all present to build a feeling of anxiety in viewers (panning shots, close-ups, and tracking shots to name a few). Most movies in this genre have darker themes, so they often involve things like weapons and blood. In this genre, the use of diegetic sounds like clicking or bees buzzing instills fear into the viewer. The best way to describe this genre is that viewers are constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. Modern movies like The Black Phone, Barbarian, and Don’t Worry Darling showcase this perfectly. While this genre gives the group a lot of room to make creative choices, I do not think we will be choosing this one. Our pitch for this genre has been done before, so it may stint our project from becoming as good as it could be.     

    The final genre we examined was sports. This genre is a little more niche compared to the others as it is often coupled with another to become a subgenre ( or a genre that has elements of another genre as well). Films that are in this genre often use settings like gyms, schools, and fields to focus on the athletic strengths of the characters. As a result, the characters were clothing-like uniforms that work well for exercising. Common camera techniques are wide shots, close-ups, and long shots which convey how the characters are feeling while playing their sport and build tension. The editing and sound in movies like this often convey the intensity of a certain situation and the emotions of the characters. The group is most likely to do this genre because it is so versatile. The sports genre can be coupled with several other ideas. It also provides room to edit interesting things like training montages.     After several different genres were assessed, my group decided to go with sports for our genre. This was for several reasons. The most important was that it is convenient for the group. There are multiple athletes in our group. Each can provide insight into what moves would make interesting shots and what would be the most feasible to film. Additionally, the setting of movies that fall under this category is easily accessible. Most romances and thrillers often have major props like fake weapons and wedding rings that may be harder to obtain. We already have most of the props we need to produce a sports video. Overall, it was agreed upon that our pitch for the sports genre was better than the other ones presented.

Genre Research: Sports

 What does the Sports Genre Portray?​​

·       Sports Films are those that have a sports setting (football or baseball stadium, arena, or the Olympics, etc.), competitive event (the 'big game,' 'fight,' or 'competition'), and/or athlete (boxer, racer, surfer, etc.) that are central and predominant in the story.

      Some of these films include: ​

Remember the Titans 

Hustle 

King Richard        ​

Common CAMS in Sports Films

       For sports film, a wide variety of angles, movements, and shots can be utilized to help make this type of film. Some of the most common shots include the long shot, wide shot, close-up, or point of view. These shots can be used to form the background or capture an entire team, display the emotion on a character's face, or even show what the athlete sees. Similar to shots, high angle, low angle, eye level angle, and tracking movements are also incorporated helping the flow of the film ​

 

Mis-En-Scene of Sports Films  ​

Costume- Most costumes in sports films are generally centered on athletic apparel like jerseys, coach's uniforms, and other clothes. ​

Lighting- Lighting will usually reflect the field or area in which an athlete would play on. For basketball players, it is a gym while for  football players it would be outside with stadium lights. ​

Acting- Acting in this genre will usually be portrayed based on real-life events allowing for the actors to have a lot of base material to work with and expand on ​

Makeup- Makeup for this genre isn't a heavy focus but it could be used for certain events ​

Props- Props for this genre could include balls, sports equipment, boards, playbooks, etc. ​

Set- Sets for this genre could take place in locations like an arena, gym, boxing ring, field, track, etc.  

Editing and Sound Used ​

Most editing used in sports films relies on cross-cutting, jump cuts, montages, and dissolves. The material used in these types of films does not require heavy editing but uses some in moments to help speed up the time, show progress within a character, and more.

Sound in this genre will combine diegetic and non-diegetic sound together to help build suspense and add to other elements. Music will be used in conjunction with diegetic sound to help bring life to the scene that simple diegetic sound would not. 

Elements of the Genre

·           An element of this genre that entices me is the authenticity that comes with most films. Most of them portray a true story or at least some variation of that story so it becomes another point of interest regarding this genre.​

·           An element that I do not like is the need for some lesson to be taught at the end of the movie. Most films in this genre will put a large emphasis on the climax of the movie just for the protagonist’s team to lose. In doing this they try to portray a message or within the movie instead of just letting the team succeed

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Genre Research: Thriller

 C.A.M.S

• Panning Shot
• Close up
• Extreme Close up
• Tracking shot

C.L.A.M.P.S

• fake blood
• prop weapons
• CGI animals
• Dark lighting
• Setting in urban and suburban parts of a city

Sound

• Non-diegetic (music scores, sounds used to add tension to the scene)
• Diegetic (bees buzzing, screams, gunshots, police sirens etc)

Editing

• zoom in
• jump cut
• cutaway 

Examples of Thrillers

• The Black Phone
• Barbarian
• Don't Worry Darling

An element of thriller movies that I like in is character growth and development. I love seeing the backstories and how everything got to where it was.

I while I do like a good action-packed opening, I also enjoy seeing everything build up. I don't like when the whole movie is taken up with character growth and then the action is rushed into the ending of the film.

Genre Research: Romance

•Common camera angles in your genre (CAMS) camera angles, movement, shots

Close-up, medium, and long shots are the most typical camera angles. A close-up often focuses on a single item, most frequently the face of a person. It separates that thing from its surroundings and draws the viewer's focus to it. A medium shot is composed with the camera placed further away from the subject and, as a result, includes some of the surroundings that a close-up will omit. A long shot is used to convey a lot of background information because the camera is placed far from the subject.

• Common Mis-En-Scene in your genre (CLAMPS) Mis-En-scene

Common Mis-En-Scenes in a rom-com consists of a setting that would be a realistic situation like a mall, park, apartment, or school. The props would consist of hearts, jewelry, flowers, chocolates, and wine. The costume would depend on the script and how the director would depict his character's status which would reflect their clothing.

• Common Editing in your genre

editing methods include Straight Cuts and Cross Cuts. Crosscuts are a technique used to show an action occurring between two different locations. Straight Cuts are utilized to maintain the story's consistency and make it flow smoothly. Additionally, the speed of the edition will be slow, but there are small but major alterations made throughout the movie. For instance, the editing speed will start to quicken when the protagonists in the movie begin to fall in love, giving the impression that time is passing more quickly.

• Common sound in your genre

Common sound in a rom-com would be ambient sound with the background noise, Diegetic sound to have audio on what’s going on in scenes, Nom- diegetic sound for example a soundtrack for a trailer, dialogue between characters, and a sound bridge to link two scenes.

• Example films of your genres

Some example films would be “you people”, ”Marry me”, and “Ticket to paradise”.

Elements of the genre would be the funny moments it has but also how it is able to keep a online script in telling and developing a story.

Elements of the genre that don’t appeal to me would be the overuse of jokes and not having an equal balance. This has been seen before with many romances not really being romantic and mainly a comedy. It’s as if they try to fit a romantic setting over a comedy setting.

Pitch Blog

 The first pitch we came up with was about two athletes that played volleyball and were inseparable. One of them never had a passion for any sports and were your usual quite phone glued character. The other was already a volleyball player. One day the nonchalant athlete was sitting on the stairs on his phone and as the active athlete was coming down he dropped the volleyball he was holding and yelled watch out as it was heading towards the nonchalant athlete. The yell caught him off guard and hit his phone. But in an instant, he managed to recover the ball with the perfect hit and catch his phone after a light tap upwards. The active athlete, witnessing the nonchalant quick reflexes and excellent catch, is astonished by his skills. The active athlete asks the nonchalant if he belongs to the volleyball club. the nonchalant answers no. Shocked at the nonchalant athlete's natural talent, The active athlete invites him to play volleyball together. the nonchalant athlete agrees, but only if he is given money. the nonchalant agrees with The active athletes' condition. The active athlete's life has been filled with mundane and boring events until he met the nonchalant athletes. Now, The active athlete has found the nonchalant athlete, his own gem. This pitch will be a high probability of our group being able to do this as we have athletes who play volleyball and enough time to get the recording sessions in without a reason not to be able to. Another pitch we came up with is about two characters who are from separate parts of the world. They are brought together by a small encounter at a store. they quickly fall in love, only to be separated by a series of events that put them against the world. the couple faces challenges like distance, social pressure, and their own emotions. They fight through it all with heartbreaking moments and heartwarming scenes. This pitch will have a little more work to be done around it but overall should be doable and is a good backup pitch.

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