Generic conventions and meanings

Cinematic techniques

When creating my short film, I wanted to ensure that my film can be analysed in different ways so that it can create different effects for the audience. This is where I had used different cinematic techniques. Cinematic techniques are ways in which the film presents images to the audience so that it can change the audiences perception of them. I was able to use this technique by using the following conventions:

• Props

In my short film, I had used a variety of different props to help showcase and make it more engaging for the audience. For example, I was able to utilise the use of the old screens in the "Gallery" in the classroom. From this I was able to create suspense. Therefore this reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genres horror and tension within my short film. Also, before creating my short film, I was inspired by a scene of the "Incredibles". This scene is shown below:

From this scene I was able to learn how screens had placed a massive part in finding out the truth but how it plays a vital role in creating suspense. I had wanted to use this and adapt this scene into my own which is shown below:

From this, we can see I had tried to attempt the same effect as they did with the film "Incredibles". 

• Costumes

In my short film, I had used very few costumes to try and present to the audience that the film had taken place in school. This had allowed the storyline to remain clear and make it easier for the audience to understand. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of non-fiction. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an easy experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "Ready player one". I had wanted to use this and adapt a particular scene into my own which is shown below: 

This is where the audience were able to see the type of equipment and costume that is needed to be worn to play the game. This is the type of meaning I had wanted to create which is shown in the clip below. This clip shows the protagonist in school uniform which is needed in order for the student to be allowed in the school.

• Cinematography

In my short film, I had used a variety of different cinematography techniques to try and present to the audience that the film had taken a dark turn. This had allowed the storyline to have suspense within it and made it engaging for the audience. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of horror. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an suspenseful experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "The Elevator". I had wanted to use this and adapt a particular scene (which is the scene where the lighting had changed from light to red flashes) into my own which is shown below: 

From looking at this scene, I had wanted to create a similar effect for the audience I had been asked to target to. This is shown in the clips below: 

• Sound 

In my short film, I had used a variety of different sound to try and present to the audience that the film had taken a variety of different turns. This had allowed the storyline to have suspense within it and made it engaging for the audience. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of horror. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an suspenseful experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "Avengers End Game". I had wanted to use this and adapt a particular scene (Showing Tony Stark has died) into my own which is shown below: 

From looking at this scene, I had felt inspired and made a suspenseful scene which increased the genre of horror which is shown below: 

• Settings and locations

In my short film, I had used very few locations to try and present to the audience that the film had taken in a school. This had allowed the storyline to be clear for the audience. This reflects on the cinematic techniques of the genre of non-fiction. Before I had started my production of my short film, I was able to look at a variety of films to help me try and create an suspenseful experience for the audience to enjoy. For example I had used the film "Ready Player One".  

After watching this, I had felt inspired and made a decision of filming in a school environment so that all audiences can relate to being at school.