1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

The title of the film

The title of our film is revealed half way through the film opening. The style of font was 'handwriting' as we wanted to portray a child like script. This would add to the atmosphere of the film, which is stiffing and creates tension. As a group we decided to put an effect on the title, in order to keep in theme of the genre 'horror'. This is fairly common to see this style of titles in horror connected with death and insanity. For example, insidicous. This has the 'flick' effect which is shown in black and white. It is flashed in the direction of the audience, to add to the jump factor. In contrast to this 'Orphan'has still titles black writing on a white background. I think this is still effective but doesn't capture the audience in the atmospheric mood. Therefore, this genre of film had two different styles of showing the film title on screen.
Setting/Location.

The reason why we choose an industrial barn is because it gives off an abandoned cliche atmosphere. In a large open space and machinery, creates a sense of coldness. Old barns are fairly popular in films to hold victims hostage in a act of murder. The outside space also builds up the tension towards the barn, as the path is dusty and hard which would emphasis footsteps leading up to what is inside, this is left in question to the audience.

Costumes and Props.

Every film has costumes and props, therefore this is a typical media convention. In our frame which is situated in the barn, there are four girls tided up to a chair with a rage in their mouths, giving the impression they are held hostage. All of the costumes and props used in the film, allow the atmosphere to emphasis the theme of horror.
Camerawork and Editing.

The camerawork in our group was shared out between us all, so we could all learn from this experience. We only used a range of shots, not zooms etc, because we wanted to keep out shots as simple as possible, and not to confuse the viewer. Therefore this shows the camerawork and editing stages.

Title font and Style.

The title for our film opening is 'Strangers Calling' the style is a younger writing.

The font used was 'jonhands' which is used in all of the titles, effects were also added - 'flicker'.

Story and how the opening sets it up.

The story is based on a young girl who is possessed and takes hostage four others girls who she kills. The opening is set by a 999 call and a conversation between an unknown number and service, the phone cuts and a flash up of the girl is shown. 

Genre and How the Opening Suggests it.

The genre of our film is horror. In the opening it is clear that it shows elements of being this genre through, sound, lighting and atmosphere built up around the characters.

Special FX.

We didn't use any special fx. As its not very common. Special FX is like Star Wars and green screen etc - which is very common in sci-fi/ action films, not 'horror' etc.