Storyboard pt2

 Storyboard #2

Today I finished the storyboard for my opening. Both cops, Ross and Jess, begin to question the owner of the jewelry shop to try to gain insight into who bought the necklace, the owner asks for a couple days to look through her orders. The cops thank her and leave. As the day goes on both Ross and Jess return home. Late at night, during the closing, the jewelry store door begins to open, Agent Ross is at the door looking for the necklace ready to take it from the owner, The owner was found dead the next day.  

Completing the storyboard will for sure help me with recording. Now that it's completed, I feel much safer and prepared to officially start my project.

Storyboard pt1

 Storyboard #1

Today I completed the first part of my storyboard to illustrate the action movie opening. The story begins with two cops being called into duty when a new crime, a murder, is called in. They go investigate and notice the only thing left behind is an emerald necklace. They quickly begin to investigate the necklace. As they did a lab to try to find DNA on the necklace, there realize there were no prints left. Due to this, they find the jewelry store where it was bought and go investigate there.

Tomorrow I'll be finishing the storyboard for my opening.

Colors!

 COLOR PALLETS 

Today I researched the effects of using specific colors during a scene with the website Cined. Colors play a big role and my understanding of them will surely help me.

Colors are strategically placed in a scheme to get the best reaction from the audience. Color schemes have the power to raise blood pressure, calm you down or help you associate colors with places. Color can help, along with other key features of a scene, get the full emotional reaction the producers are looking for. A complementary color scheme is the most used throughout movies, especially in the genre action. It pairs a warm color with a cool color and shows a very distinct contrast between the colors. The colors orange and blue are used to show conflict action and orange and teal create highlights for suspense and action. These colors do not have to be bright and prevalent, just by hiding them under skin color tones or hints around the overall images, the reaction is as relevant. 

For my movie opener, I plan to use a complementary color scheme and stick to dark colors and contrasting hues such as orange and teal to build suspense from each scene while transmitting that same feeling to my audience.

Schedule... in a way

 SCHEDULE

Today I created my schedule for my portfolio project so that I can have a more organized and well-developed plan. I'm not really sure I will follow it but it will certainly help me organize myself on the project development and production. I marked the main points of the project but as I said, I will be using this as a general guideline, nothing serious. There are numerous other things I need to mention on my and do for this portfolio project.

DATE	TASK
Mon, 3/6	-        Plan all costumes and extra people in the film.
Wed, 3/8	-        Create costumes
Fri, 3/10	-        Develop mise-en-scene
Mon, 3/13	-        Film first 30 seconds
Wed, 3/15	-        Edit first 30 seconds
Fri, 3/17	-        Film next 30 seconds
Mon, 3/20	-        Edit next 30 seconds
Wed, 3/22	-        Film next 30 seconds
Fri, 3/24	-        Edit next 30 seconds
Mon, 3/27	-        Film next 30 seconds
Wed, 3/29	-        Edit next 30 seconds
Fri, 3/31	-        Revise final product and put together all edited parts
Mon, 4/3	-        Final day, due date

Music

MUSIC IN ACTION MOVIES

Today I researched the effects of sounds in movies. I used the websites Frontiers and The Orion for my research. The music used in movies is there to amplify the effect and reaction the audience gets from the movie itself. If someone is watching a sad scene of a movie, there is generally going to be a deep and sad soundtrack playing in the background subtle enough for the audience not to notice it but at the same time take effect from it. The soundtracks in movies are there to get a reaction from the audience and for them to feel more connected to the scene. This is a phycological effect since the audience is not aware of the effect that a simple tune is having on them. Music in action movies typically has a fast beat and is there to build suspense, anticipation, and excitement for the audience. Some commonly used music tracks in action movies are:

a.      “The Man Comes Around”- Johnny Cash – “Logan”

b.     “Hello Vietnam” – Johnny Wright – “Full Metal Jacket”

c.      “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen – “Shaun of the Dead”

d.     Atlantis – Donovan – “Goodfellas”

e.      Stuck In The Middle With You- Stealer’s Wheel – “Reservoir Dogs”

f.      “Come a Little Bit Closer” by Jay & The Americans – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”

g.     You Know My Name – Chris Cornell “Casino Royale”

h.     “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Kingsman: The Secret Service”

i.       Push It To the Limit – Paul Engemann – “Scarface”

j.       The End – The Doors – “Apocalypse Now”

“Come a Little Bit Closer” by Jay & The Americans

“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

My Viewers!

TARGET AUDIENCE

Today I researched the primary and secondary audiences intended for action movies. I was told that knowing who the product is going to is a must for this so here I am!

Primary audiences are those who are primarily indented to be reached by the producers. For action movies, the primary audience is males aged 16-25. This is the primary audience because the genre of action films contains many large paced scenes along with more violent scenes which attract this audience. Action movies also include many thrilling scenes with social interaction, which the audience is looking for. Secondary audiences are those who the movie reaches but aren’t the primary focus of attention. 

The secondary audience for action movies would be Middle Ages males (40-50) as well as females from the age of 16-25. The main reason why the secondary audience is attracted to action films is because of the excitement and the feeling of exhilaration the film brings them. Although the primary audience for these movies is men, there is a huge growth in the number of women who are viewing action films. Currently, the statistics are 90% men and 85% women.

I got the information from:

https://prezi.com/yuqoc17ghpsu/target-audiences-for-action/

https://theithacan.org/columns/column-action-movie-genre-under-represents-female-

audiences/#:~:text=A%20breakdown%20of%20the%20popularity,men%20and%20over

%2085%25%20women.

Picture from:

https://sproutsocial.com/insights/target-audience/

More Research!

Elements of Action

Today I researched the elements of action movies. I feel confident with my knowledge of action movies, but some extra info won't hurt, so here I am!

I collected research from The Beat. There are 5 key elements to action movies:

• Hero

Action movies are first and foremost about the heroes, who practically live and die with them. While there are certain action films with ensemble casts (like The Expendables) or buddy-cop teams (like Lethal Weapon), every action film fundamentally requires a single, powerful, valiant hero. The likability of the action movie hero is frequently what ultimately determines the movie's success, even when the hero can exhibit character defects such as a disregard for etiquette or a filthy chain-smoking habit. Action films are hence such star-driven productions. Fans are drawn to the actors or actresses because they adopt larger-than-life personas, which piques their interest.

• Revenge Plot

The plot of an action movie will, more often than not, be driven entirely by some type of vengeance or revenge that will carry the story from the beginning to a violent end. The first John Wick movie and its succeeding sequels, which are built on a single incident that spurs Keanu Reeves' character John Wick into action, are perhaps the most obvious examples of this. All of the cliches serve as vehicles to send your hero out of control into the world of retribution, whether it be a kidnapped daughter in Taken, an attacked family in Death Wish, or a platoon that is mercilessly eliminated in Predator.

• Training 

There isn't always a need for this in action movies. Several action movie protagonists are simply all-powerful, thus they don't need to level up for their climactic showdowns. Training montages don't usually involve physical activity. Numerous montages for getting ready to achieve the same goal where we see the protagonist's improvement and help us show the development of their character.

• Action Scenes

An action movie's plot typically includes some action scenes and sequences. Usually, these can be divided into chase scenes and fight scenes. Chase scenes may be filmed in several locations, on various vehicles, or on foot. The magnitude and complexity of the scenes can vary, ranging from the iconic foot chases in Point Break to the blockbuster motorcycle and 18-wheeler chases in Terminator 2. The same can be said about fight sequences, which can be quite organized and sophisticated. They can be incredibly difficult to film as well. Thus, safety should always come first. In actuality, many stunt performers have transitioned from being performers and coordinators to directors.

• Final Showdown

Every action film must culminate in a final fight between the villain and the hero. Yet, in some stories, you'll need to think of creative ways to put your protagonist and antagonist in a direct confrontation. Action movies frequently feature climactic scenes that are among the biggest, most intricate spectacles ever seen on screen. Long, compelling scenes with the most drama and mystery can be found in the ultimate showdown.

I will take into consideration these elements into consideration for my film opening. I found this website really helpful since now I know that there are certain things that I must include in the opening.

LETTERS

FONT

Today I researched the different effects that fonts in movies have on viewers at Altheta. For my opening, I will need to spell things like the director's name or the movie's name, so research on fonts will be ideal to choose the font for my action movie opening.

The purpose of fonts in movies is to convey specific emotions to the viewer. Some of the most basic movie font categories are serif, sans serif, script, and decorative fonts. Each font conveys a different reaction from the viewers. 

Serif fonts give a sense of seriousness or formality, they are commonly seen in horror movies or industry movies. Sans serif fonts are contemporary or clean, they can commonly be seen around action movies or intense comedies. Script fonts are light and emotional, and are commonly seen around love movies or heartfelt dramas. Lastly are decorative fonts, these are very thematic and can be seen in a variety of different movies. 

Decorative fonts are a more playful version of other fonts, for example, a decorated font can be used in a family-friendly movie. It’s an adaptation of a font used for an action movie, having the font more rounded on the edges, and adding a more playful color as well. Decorative fonts also have brighter colors to go along with the theme of the movie, a slight change of a script font can be used for a movie based on a romantic theme, brighter colors, and sharper edges. 

Overall, the fonts used in a movie are a preview of what the movie is going to entail, it brings anticipation to the viewers. Fonts are also altered by size, the bigger and bolder the font is the more dramatic the effect. When the font is fitted for a movie cover, producers take into consideration the type of movie they are creating and alter the font's size, color, and shape to correctly fit their movie's description. The color of the writing such as soft colors like baby pink or pastels could give off a romantic or light effect while bold colors such as red, blue, or black indicate more of an action genre or a horror movie. This is so because they draw more attention and have more of a striking first impression. 

• SERIF FONTS:

 

• SANS SERIF FONTS:

• SCRIPT FONTS:

• DECORATIVE FONTS:

With all this information regarding font in movies, I have decided to use Sans Serif fonts with dark accents, a bold title, and bright attractive colors such as red, black, blue, or gold. By doing this I hope to gain the attention of my viewers and convey anticipation and excitement. 

Research!

Research of Genre

Alright, to begin with, in my planning period for my action movie opening, I need to further understand the genre and its components. Through my research, I encountered a website called Film Bug which helped me a lot with my understanding.

Action movies are a type of movie where action scenes, including fights, stunts, vehicle chases, or explosions, are prioritized over other things like characters or intricate plots.

This type of movie became popular in the 1980s after the release of many well-known movies with memorable protagonists carried out by iconic actors like Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, and many more. Action movies are frequently pricey since they call for expensive stunt labor and special effects along with the casting of known actors. This genre is often referred to as the "Hollywood Genre" due to its big influence on it. The action genre has many roots, having connections to Asian cinema due to its martial arts and implementation in movies. Current trends in the action film genre often include more development put towards more elaborate fight scenes. The enormous popularity of Hong Kong action movies in both Asia and the west has an impact on this tendency. Asian martial arts styles like kung-fu and karate are now frequently used in non-Asian action movies. Now, although modern action movies use parts of both, a distinction can be drawn between movies that lean toward physical, nimble fighting and those that tend toward other typical action film cliches, including explosions and lots of gunfire.

There are numerous sub-categories to the action genre.

• Action Drama: Combines dramatic topics, character insight, and/or emotional power with action set pieces.

• Action Comedy: Action and comic genres combined, typically featuring mismatched pairings.

• Buddy Cop: The main characters are a pair of mismatched cops who team up against a challenging opponent.

There are many other sub-categories with action. I think that the one that will be perfect for my opening is the buddy cop genre or something around that subtopic. I think I'll be aiming for the police type of movie. I'm 100% sure that this research will help me a lot when developing my story and opening.

Action Genre

 

PORTFOLIO PROJECT

Action Genre

The action genre is all about conflicts between sides. They center on a protagonist who must rise above terrible odds, vanquish evil powers, and possibly even save the planet. Having said that, these tales don't always feature superheroes. In reality, the main character in an action story is typically someone who is like us but distinct in some other way. They are unusual or special in some way, and as a result, the rest of society frequently misunderstands them. And it is because of this that this genre is so relatable. We've all suffered from the plague of feeling different or misunderstood, even if we lack magical abilities, exceptional skills, or an unyielding faith in a particular mission or destiny. Action stories come into play in this situation.

An action movie's plot typically includes a number of action scenes and sequences. Usually, these can be divided into chase scenes and fight scenes. Chase scenes may be filmed in several locations, on various vehicles, or on foot. The same can be said about fight sequences, which can be quite organized and sophisticated. They can be challenging to film as well.

Some examples are:

Fast And Furious: The film contains many fight scenes and chases

John Wick: The series of movies have many brutal scenes, essential to an action movie

Bullet Train: Combination of action genre and comedy

For my Cambridge Portfolio Project, I will be working with the action genre. I've always loved these types of movies. I believe that It will also be a really fun and challenging project to work on. The story that came to mind will surround two police officers who will both take the role of the protagonist in taking down a dangerous mob.