QUESTION 3 - Rough Edit

What kind of Media Institution might distribute your media product and why?

--> My media production would be something that could be produced by a Hollywood studio because the story line fits the iconography of the genre that we chose to produce our final edit of our opening sequence by the mise en scene. By the costume of each character the audience is clearly able to see that the film is of the noir genre, for instance the villain wears a suspicious coat, the young girl is the femme fatale who is a promiscuous trouble making cheat, this is highlighted by her short dress and her constantly checking herself in the mirror which suggests she is image conscious. The opening sequence is mainly shot in low-key lighting this is because it portrays the stereotype of the genre. It is also filmed in black and white, which highlights the fact that it is a classic noir film. All these conventions would make a solid noir film that any big studio would want to produce. The film that we created has good potential to become a film shown on the television because the visual styles of a stereotypical classic noir are clearly shown within the final edit of our opening sequence and it matches the criteria of the genre this makes the film appeal to the target audience. This film would not be released on the Internet only because it has great potential and could bring in high revenue streams. The film would be released because it offers great opportunities for franchises and companies to create products of the film such as merchandise ranging from DVD’s, posters, t-shirts and other consumer goods. This would make an added profit for the film. In conclusion, the key visual styles of the genre are low-key lighting; this creates a mysterious and sinister mood. On the dominating male character a lot of low angle shots are used this is because it gives a sense of power and authority. A shot of characters reflection in a mirror creates suspense and shock to the audience. The time of a classic noir film is usually set in the 1940’s/50’s this is the iconography of the genre so our final edit needed to look and feel it was shot in 1950’s America. 


This question shall be presented as a Prezi, so we can vary our evaluation by showing a slideshow rather than an essay.