Star Persona Mood Board

I have decided to star as a hybrid between Audrey Hepburn and Marylin Monroe. The theme for this was a sort of femme fatale who evokes a feeling of elegance and power at the same time. I watch YouTubers such as James Charles and Trisha Patates and they are well known for their make up tutorials. Myself, along with Barbara and Belle as well as the help of Cerys, we decided that we should have a white background to single out myself and project my face towards the camera. We used red lip gloss to emphasise a sense of bewitching beauty.

Mise-en-scene blog task

Still image analysis:

Here the person on the right is extremely happy about what he has done. His hand in the air suggests that he is proud and grateful for what he and his team he has done. The man in the middle is looking to someone else. The action that he is doing, close to his heart, implies that the person he is gesturing is close to his heart such as a loved one. The man on the left seems very disappointed as he is looking to the crowd for some support. He stands out in this picture as his facial expression is very different to any other person in this frame. The people in the background are royalty, which is suggested by their suits and the fact that they are situated above the drivers. The positioning of the drivers is also interesting as this tells us a lot about their position and their mood.

Two clips comparison:

Casino Royale chase clip

Love Actually sign clip

The initial contrast between these two clips is the genre. The steeliness of the action scene provides a stark contrast between the heartwarming and wholesome scene in Love Acutely. The Casino Royale clip has multiple camera movements and has an ever changing shift in focus. The shot is constantly zooming in and out of people which creates a fast paced action scene. There is more of a focus in LA with the girl and the man. The camera barely moves and occasionally shows us the angle from over the mans shoulder which hints that he could be about to reveal big feelings. There is further divide as the clothing that these two scenes exhibit are very different. CR and LA both represent upper class British culture differently. CR shows a very crisp and modern outlook on British culture whereas LA evokes a loving and fuzzy feeling, which brings out a homely feel from the audience.

Film poster analysis

Poster 1: Blade Runner

• The genre seems to be sci-fi action whilst still maintaining a subtle hint of film noire as suggested by the women located below Ford. The space theme continues as the colours look very new and the pictures are very new age. 
• I think that Ford is most likely the hero of this film and is the one who saves everyone as demonstrated by the rather determined and steely look on his face. I think that the two people on the poster will have to work together to achieve a certain mission. 
• I think that the target audience is young adults as the appeal of the "space age" theme goes to the point where the title is in a futuristic font which could entice younger viewers.

Poster 2: Scary Movie 2

• The genre of this films looks to be a comedic horror which is a parody. The individual people in the poster each satirise a different classic horror films. The review at the top which states that it's "Absolutely Hilarious" which tells us that it is a movie that has a lot of comedy in it. 
• The film seems to be about the people in the poster getting together and as the story line progresses, various comedic references are shown through the actors. The appearances of the characters tell us a little bit about their personality. 
• The target audience of this film is probably adults as the film contains comedic sexual references.

Poster 3: Uzak

• The genre could be a sort of apocalyptic horror but I think that it's very much drama based. The muted colours tell us that this is not a light hearted film and that maybe it is trying to get us into the mindset of this hooded figure at the foreground of the poster.
• This film could be about the day to day life of someone who has experienced a certain loss in their life such as death. The character looks to be an elderly person who may have been through something and that this story is trying to give us a moral.
• This film is maybe aimed at generally adults who enjoy these sort of dystopian future films.

Poster 4: I'm Not Scared

• The genre of this film can be somewhat misleading as it has a child on the front cover. The lighting makes the child seem anxious and worried. I think that this film is a thriller/drama as this contrast between the bright blue sky and the dark foreground makes the theme see to be rather ominous.
• The story line could be about the child on the poster who finds something mysterious or unsettling and pursues his curiosity to find out what it really is. The child's rather concerned face tells us that what ever this child is looking at, he feels disheartened by it.
•  The title itself tells us that this may not be suitable for anyone below the age of 18. The target audience would be adults as the lighting choices show that this is a sinister film. 

Poster 5: Sin City

• This genre seems very crime like. The dull colour choice shows that this is a movie that has quiet a lot of negative emotions. Genres like drama and thriller spring to mind as the characters on the cover have guns in their hand which hint at some form of action being in the movie. The title itself which is "Sin City" implies that most action scenes include a "sin" which sets the precedent for the movie.
• The movie could be about a group of people who hunt down a specific person as all the bright colours are centred on one individual. As well as the central character facing downwards suggests that he despises this character and feels quiet a lot of hatred for him. The rain acts as a form of pathetic fallacy which lets viewers predict that the atmosphere of the movie will be tense and dark.
• The target audience could be adults as the colour of the font suggest their is a lot of killing along with the title which is "sin city" which has negative connotations. 

Poster 6: Pirates Of The Caribbean Dead Man's Chest

• The genre of this movie seems to be action/thriller. The three characters on the poster seem very on-edge about something which makes us think that the theme is crime related. We can also tell crime is involved as the man on the left is dressed up as a pirate which instantly  puts us in context to what this film will be like.
• This film could be about a heist of some sort as Johnny Depp is holding a gun which symbolises that he is ready to fight. The woman on the right has a rather strong and bold stance, which will juxtapose the typical image of women in that specific era. The title makes it seem that they are after a "dead man's chest" which makes it more of an adventure film.
• The target audience for this seems to be young adults/teenagers as this fast paced action looks to be this movie's main aim. 

Poster 7: Bride and Prejudice

• The genre of this movie seems to be very comical yet romantic at the same time. The font colour and bright colours in the background suggest that this is about love and celebration as opposed to heartbreak. This is definitely a Rom-Com. 
• The people in the background appear to be embracing each other which makes it seem that this movie is all about togetherness and the fact that they are all smiling which hints that this is a light  hearted film. The colour choices make it seem that these two lovers are very different. On the left the man is laughing which implies that he's very flexible with everything. The woman on the left is wearing a rather red dress. This makes her stand out and this could make her the focus of the film. She looks to be of Asian descent so this could be an international marriage as suggested by the title. 
• The target audience for this movie looks to be anyone that really watches it as it doesn't cater towards a specific audience.

Poster 8: Million Dollar Baby

• On first glance this movie looks to be a drama, but I think it's a thriller. The determined faces on the poster characters tell us that this could be about something quite serious.The dark colours suggest there is violence and a lot of tragic scenes. 
• The movie could be about a "million dollars" as they look very focused on something. The woman in the middle could be very important to the plot as she looks like an athlete. The "million dollars" could be to do with a certain competition as she looks to be the only one that the light is shining on properly. The men to the left and right look anxious and worried about something, these guys are probably her trainers or her supporters as they don't know how well she'll perform. 
• The target audience could be young adults as this seems like an inspiring movie that teaches self esteem and determination to be important qualities. The simple font could hint that the film is meant for adults as this is a simple yet effective story of a sportsperson.