Movie Research Blog:

   

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic covers a series where we do Movie Analysis for this action genre!

And this Movie Analysis is on:

'Sound of Freedom'

Genre Conventions Chosen to Emulate

Although it is classified as a Crime and Drama film, the film definitely has many action-oriented scenes, and as such, uses various conventions commonly found in action films. For shots, again, a mixture of medium shots, two shots, medium close-ups, close-ups, aerial shots, and wide shots are used. The film also utilizes a mixture of heavily suspenseful music, as well as minimal makeup throughout, but also has some light-hearted moments with children in the film.

Favored Conventions

I again absolutely loved the film's storyline and the acting built up a ton of suspense since I have strong personal opinions towards child exploiters, and when things got really serious, they had some great and realistic fight scenes with great stakes. Accompanying the suspenseful story is the fixed perspective of the cameras throughout the majority of the scenes. 

Unfavored Conventions

The film did have some really horrible scenes with human-trafficked children and with the main character beating up and un-aliving the big exploiter that we are unfortunately unable to include in our final film. The film also has many weapons we would not be able to show.

That's All!

That's it for this Movie Research Blog, everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear. And this actually officially finishes this series! Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Movie Research Blog: Ant Man

   

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic covers a series where we do Movie Analysis for this action genre!

And this Movie Analysis is on:

'Ant-Man (2015)'

Genre Conventions Chosen to Emulate

Although it is also a sci-fi film, the film is mostly action oriented, and as such, uses various conventions commonly found in action films. For shots, a mixture of medium shots, two shots, medium close-ups, close-ups, aerial shots, and wide shots are used. The film also utilizes a mixture of energetic and suspenseful music, as well as minimal makeup throughout, but also has some light-hearted moments

Favored Conventions

I loved the film's storyline and acting built up a ton of suspense. There was a huge heap of comedy implemented outside the serious moments, and when it was serious, they had some marvelous fight scenes with many good effects and sounds. Accompanying the suspenseful story is the fixed perspective of the cameras throughout the majority of the scenes.

What I really loved about Ant-Man was the soundtrack used throughout, as well as how the story was portrayed through the fixed camera perspectives. And the OST is something I would listen to outside 

Unfavored Conventions

The film did have some romantic scenes that are a big nono for this film I'm making since there will be no planned love interest in this film. There aren't many things I dislike about this movie, it is one of my favorite Marvel films.

That's All!

That's it for this Movie Research Blog, everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear. And we shall continue this series onward! Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Movie Research Blog: Missing

   

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic covers a series where we do Movie Analysis for this action genre!

And this Movie Analysis is on:

'Missing'

Genre Conventions Chosen to Emulate

Although it is a thriller, the film uses various conventions commonly found in action films. For shots, a mixture of medium shots, two-shots, medium close-ups, close-ups, aerial shots, and wide shots are used. The film also utilizes a mixture of energetic and suspenseful music, as well as minimal makeup throughout.

Favored Conventions

I liked how the film's storyline and acting built up a ton of suspense. Not to spoil anything, but the escalating story played a key factor in maintaining my attention in the film. Accompanying the suspenseful story is the fixed perspective of the cameras throughout the majority of the scenes.

What was intriguing about Missing was the soundtrack used throughout, as well as how the story was portrayed through the fixed camera perspectives. The specific type of soundtrack is something that should be considered during the planning of the opening sequence.

Unfavored Conventions

The film contains some violence that we will certainly not be including in the film. The film's concept does not require any depiction of violence. To an extent, we may add suspenseful elements to our film, but not to a point where those suspenseful aspects will display violence.

That's All!

That's it for this Movie Research Blog, everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear. And we shall continue this series onward! Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Genre Blog: The Final Decision

  

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is about my final decision for this movie genre.

So far, Juan and I have settled on the pitch for the opening sequence project, and have researched three genres related to our production. It's now time to make a decision on what genre our film falls under.

Final Genre

After reviewing the three genres, we've considered that our film falls under... *commence drumroll*

Thriller

The genre was chosen since our pitch: "Customer buys smart devices at a mall and somehow becomes a part of a botnet" can adapt to the wide versatility of this genre. The use of foreground diegetic sound effects, dramatic music, storyline escalation, purpose-made costumes, and intense acting will most likely make up what will eventually be our final product. Just like how action films use wide-angle and close-up shots, we will most certainly be utilizing those shots in our opening sequence.

That's all for now! For the next three blogs, Juan and I will be reviewing movies that fit this genre in some way.

That's All!

That's it for this Production Blog everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear, as the decision to keep this song is an important one. Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Genre Blog: The Action

   

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is continuing my short genre series covering the variety of genres we can choose for our film.

That said, today's genre will be...

Action!!!

The Rubric

I do have some regulations I'm required to stay within, so that's how my genre analysis is going to be.

• Common CAMS in the genre

• Common CLAMPS in the genre 

• Common Editing in your genre 

• Common Sound in your genre 

• Example films of your genres 

• What elements of the genre that you like and would use if this was your genre? 

• What elements of the genre do not appeal to you, and you would not use if this was your genre.

CAMS

Wide-angle Shots: Often used for showcasing expansive action sequences and settings.

Close-ups and Extreme Close-ups: Emphasize the intensity of characters' expressions and actions.

High-Angle Shots: To create a sense of vulnerability or emphasize the danger in a scene.

Tracking Shots: Provide fluidity in fast-paced action scenes.

CLAMPS

Functional Costumes: Designed for mobility and practicality, often reflecting the character's role (e.g., superhero costumes).

High-Contrast Lighting: Adds intensity to the visuals, especially in night action scenes.

Intense Acting: Physicality and expressive performances to convey urgency and danger.

Minimal Makeup: Unless specific injuries are part of the action.

Editing

Fast Cuts: Enhances the pace of action sequences.

Cross-cutting: Especially during simultaneous action in different locations.

Shots/Reverse Shots: This could be used to visualize tense interrogations.

Sound

Energetic and Dramatic Music: Often orchestral or electronic scores to heighten tension.

Sound Effects: Explosions, gunshots, and impactful sounds enhance the visceral experience.

Minimal Dialogue in Intense Sequences: Actions speak louder than words.

Example Films

Ant-Man: The basis for this Final Pitch, it's funny but has some intense fight scenes.

Avengers: The epitome of an action movie, has intense scenes and memorable moments for all families to love.

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train: A high-paced movie with high stakes ending with bitter sorrow.

Elements I like

Inventive Action Sequences: I appreciate creativity in choreography and stunts.

Strong Character Motivations: Action is more engaging when characters have clear goals and motivations.

Visually Striking Settings: I enjoy action films with unique and visually captivating locations.

Elements I don't like

Swearing/Cursing: In these high-stakes films, people get stressed, and angry, and upset, leading to the throwing of inappropriate language.

Lack of Character Development: Action is more engaging when the audience cares about the characters involved.

"Power of Friendship": I dislike it when people win battles for no reason with no training or purpose, but just getting a super power up for no reason.

That's All!

That's it for this Genre Blog everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear and accurate, and we'll continue this series onward! Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Genre Blog: The Sci-Fi

  

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is my short genre series covering the variety of genres we can choose for our film. 

That said, today's genre will be...

Sci-Fi!!!

The Rubric

I do have some regulations I'm required to stay within, so that's how my genre analysis is going to be.

• Common CAMS in the genre

• Common CLAMPS in the genre 

• Common Editing in your genre 

• Common Sound in your genre 

• Example films of your genres 

• What elements of the genre that you like and would use if this was your genre? 

• What elements of the genre do not appeal to you, and you would not use if this was your genre.

CAMS

Slow Zooms & Pans: These can be used to showcase intricate details of high tech objects

Tracking Shot: Could be used to follow the main character's techy moments.

CLAMPS

Innovative Costumes: Reflecting the high tech suits the character may wear.

Creative Lighting: Often uses neon, LED, or other futuristic lighting to really establish the sci-fi atmosphere.

Futuristic Props: Could showcase cool gadgets and the like.

Futuristic Setting: This may incorporate cool and advanced scenery.

Editing

Cross-cutting: To emphasize the reactions of characters in intense robotty situations.

Split-Screen: Utilizing this could result in some coordinated hacking.

Action Match: This could be used to create montages, which then could be used for montages of testing new gadgets.

Sound

Lots of Diegetic sound

Electronic and Ambient soundtracks: Enhances the futuristic atmosphere.

Sound Effects (Sound Motif): Used for advanced technology or alien environments.

Well-timed Silence: Effective for tensioning or awesome moments.

Example Films

Ant-Man: The basis for this Final Pitch. Ant man has a cool techy suit and works with more technology.

The Matrix: Known for it's groundbreaking visual effects and exploration of virtual reality.

Steins;Gate: Another show with high stakes and a cool time travel element.

Elements I like

Exploration of Ethical Dilemmas: I appreciate sci-fi that delves into the consequences of new technology.

Visual Stunning World-Building: There is so much creative lenses you can take to create a cool environment.

Intricate Plotlines: Sci-fi with complex and thought-provoking narratives

Elements I don't like

Lack of Human Connection: I prefer sci-fi that balances advanced concepts with relatable characters and emotions.

Alien Plots: I never really found aliens interesting, it just never spoke out to me.

That's All!

That's it for this Genre Blog everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear and accurate, and we'll continue this series onward! Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Genre Blog: The Comedic

  

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is my short genre series covering the variety of genres available for us to choose for our film. 

That said, today's genre will be...

Comedy!!!

The Rubric

I do have some regulations I'm required to stay within, so that's how my genre analysis is going to be.

• Common CAMS in the genre

• Common CLAMPS in the genre 

• Common Editing in your genre 

• Common Sound in your genre 

• Example films of your genres 

• What elements of the genre that you like and would use if this was your genre? 

• What elements of the genre do not appeal to you, and you would not use if this was your genre.

CAMS

High and Low Angles: These angles can be used interchangeably to give some characters powerful or weak stands, even if it's earned.

Close-ups: To capture subtle facial expressions and reactions, often for comedic effect.

Zooms and Pans: Used for emphasizing physical comedy or unexpected elements in a scene.

CLAMPS

Bright and Colorful Costumes: Often used to enhance the overall mood and highlight the lightheartedness of the genre.

Natural Lighting: Creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Exaggerated Acting: Over-the-top performances are common for comedic effect.

Minimal Makeup: In many cases, makeup is used subtly unless specific comedic effects require more dramatic makeup.

Setting: Relatable and everyday settings, though depending on the heart of the film, the world may take a more wacky form.

Props: Props that can be used for physical comedy.

Editing

Cross-cutting: To emphasize the reactions of characters in comedic situations.

Split-Screen: Utilizing this could result in some comedic moments.

Action Match: This could be used to create montages, which then could be used for comedic effect, showcasing a series of funny events in a short time.

Sound

Lots of Non-Diegetic sound

Upbeat and Playful Music: Enhances the comedic mood.

Sound Effects (Sound Motif): Used for physical comedy and accentuating humorous actions.

Well-timed Silence: Effective for punchlines and comedic pauses.

Example Films

Ant-Man: The basis for this Final Pitch.

Mean Girls: It may be a bit crude and teach a valuable lesson, but at the root of it, it's a comedic movie.

Night at the Music: Another movie with high stakes, but it utilizes many comedic elements to make this a funny movie.

Elements I like

Clever Wordplay: I appreciate smart and witty dialogue.

Physical Comedy: Well-executed slapstick and physical humor, but mostly only if it's animated.

Relatable Settings: Comedy grounded in everyday situations and relatable experiences are always a plus to me.

Character Quirks: A character that has a repeated quirk that's amusing and creative is always funny to me.

Elements I don't like

Swearing/Cursing: I don't like bleeping comedy or raw swearing comedy.

Excessive Toilet Humor: While some can be funny, on VERY rare occasions too, an over-reliance on bathroom humor can be very off-putting.

Degenerate Humor: Like the previous one, this can be funny sometimes, but seeing unnecessary risque scenes is a turn-off. 

That's All!

That's it for this Genre Blog everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear and accurate, and we'll continue this series onward! Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Group Blog: The Final Pitch

  

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is about the Pitch for My Final Task.

What is a Pitch?

So for this year, we have a new assignment which requires us to make a "Pitch" blog. A Pitch is a general idea of what the movie is going to consist of. For example, a pitch for the Avengers movie would be "Super Hero Movie Fighting Evil." It doesn't really dive into the actual plot, it just gives you an idea of what to expect. And now, I'll present our pitch to you.

Pitch #1

Our first pitch was a random idea, but it sounds fun: "Funny guy turns bad guys into paper." Crazy, I know, but I thought about what would maker a funny movie, so this could be really cool. Plus, it's easy to leave off a cliff-hanger

Pitch #2

That's All!

That's it for this Production Blog everyone. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear, as the decision to keep this song is an important one. Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive

Group Blog: Teetering Allies

  

Greetings and Salutations!

Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is The Group Blog for my Final Task.

Who am I with?

Because I have surpassed my particular situation at this school, as of now, the workforce will not just consist of me, myself, and I. That's right, I'm working with a partner. 

"So why?" You might be asking? Well as I stated last blog: I have many contacts I know who could help me right?" And today this proves most definitely true. But you may also remember from my previous group blog that "unfortunately at this school, there is one fatal flaw when it comes to my social life: I live lightyears away from school. Which means I seldom meet with anyone outside of school." So how come I'm working with a partner now? Well, it so happens that my partner goes to the same church as me every Sunday, so that allows us to link up. And at said church, there is a black box, or acting room, with props and the like. So because of that, it would be very beneficial to work with my partner, despite the disadvantages that would come with it. But I'm actually quite fine working this way.

What is "The Final Task"?

The Final Task, besides having a super cool sounding name, is actually a 2-minute long recording for the first few scenes, introducing all the titles and credits to the workers. So that's what I'll be doing. I won't reveal any details about the contents just yet, because that will be revealed in the brand new Pitch Blog! 

That's All!

That's it for this Group Blog everyone! I hope you understand why I'm working with a partner now, and I hope you enjoy the movie I'll make. Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.

Intro Blog: Movie Makin'

  Welcome back to my blog!

Welcome back everyone! Greetings and Salutations, this is Media TL;DR! The series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And I'm going to reintroduce myself for my newer viewers 'cause we're making a music video now!

What I do

I am still a mere high schooler at Fort Lauderdale High School, and I hail all the way from Coral Springs! I've made a commercial showcasing some of my hobbies. The information about my art preferences is still the same:

I really enjoy drawing; both traditionally and digitally, though when I draw traditionally, I often trace my work on digital software afterward. I used to draw in a more humanoid and Japanese animation-esque style, but I have transitioned to a more cartoony style. The two of these pictures were drawings I've made of a few of my close friends. For both of them, I originally drew them on paper, allowing my brain to run free; experimenting with certain shapes and poses. After that, I went on my digital drawing app to trace and color this drawing. The app I prefer is called Ibis Paint. After lots of time, I can confidently say that I truly enjoyed drawing them quite a lot!

Another activity I enjoy is Origami, which is a Japanese art of folding paper into fun and decorative shapes or figures. I usually make origami as birthday presents for people that I care about. I've made creatures ranging from simple birds and fish to cute dragons and cats! There are some folds that I find difficult, but I enjoy the challenge! 

What now?

I'm sure my more engaged viewers have viewed my commercial by now, and in that commercial, I do indeed showcase my drawings and the origami I've made. I've actually shown the colouring sheet versions of them. 

So you may be thinking, what am I doing now? I guess you'll have to wait until my NEW research blog! Coming up real soon! I hope you guys are excited to see it. The process will be explained there, but I will be making a music video!

A wrap

This concludes my re-introduction. I've listed some things that I like and my growth from my commercial as I showcased my craft. I would like to thank every last one of you viewers, you made it all possible. I'll see you next time in my Group Blog! Where I showcase the party for this project. So until then, stay cool and attractive y'all!