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Short Film Research: Scruples/Thriller

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Conventions in a genre are what bring it to life and truly help you understand what kind of movie is being made and what a director wants you to feel. Here are some common conventions from our short film's genre, thriller, that I found in the short film Scruples . Common Sound: - ambient sound - high-pitch noises for tension - dark and tense music - footsteps - punching noises - crickets to understand that it is late at night - gunshots Common Mis-En-Scene: - darker lighting to bring a weary vibe - kind of baggy clothing, mostly leather jackets and hoodies, very casual - tracking shots - shot reverse shot during conversations - guns and blood - panning shots for transitions - low lighting so that entering high beams can make a statement - submissive and dominant relationship between characters - acting uncomfortable and nervous for one character shows that he is new to crime - Russian accent allows for stereotyping - flickering lighting - dramatic irony  - character in disguise...
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Short Film Research: The Guilt/Thriller

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  Common sound in Thriller genre A common sound in the thriller genre includes sudden loud noises, a build of music, low hums/tones, silent moments, heartbeat/breathing noise. The following were present in The Guilt: low hums in the beginning sequence which established ominousness. Intense breathing of the protagonist to show distress and nervousness, a build of music to exemplify a build in the stories narrative, foreboding sound, sound motifs. . Common Mis-En Scene in Thriller genre  Common Mis-En Scene in the thriller genre include dark or unkept clothing, either very bright or very dark lighting, edgy, nervous, and fearfulness in acting style to indicate uneasiness and danger, makeup can be used to emphasize a characters disheveled state by using dark shadowy tones (eye-bags or injuries), weapons like guns and desolate settings can be used to create danger. The following were present in The Guilt: Dark clothing, makeup to emphasize the protagonists exhaustion, a weapon/gun...
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Short Film Research: Mandatory/Thriller

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  Common sounds in Thriller/Sci-Fi Natural sound:  Everyday sounds  Minimalistic music:  Subtle, emotional scores Silence:  Used to create tension or introspection  Diegetic sound:  Sounds directly from the environment, enhancing realism  Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) Costume:  Everyday, realistic clothing  Lighting:  Natural or low-key to create intimacy Acting:  Subtle, natural performances focused on internal conflict  Makeup:  Minimal for realism Props:  Ordinary, functional items (paperwork, phones..) Setting:  Real-world locations, often urban or mundane spaces Common editing Slow-paced:  Long takes, focus on emotional depth Minimal cuts:  Subtle transitions to maintain realism  Non-linear/Fragmented:  Flashbacks or complex structure for inner turmoil  Jump Cuts:  Highlight emotional dissonance  Example films: "A Separation" (2011) "The Class" (2008) "Sorry We Missed Y...
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Short Film Research: Of Gods & Pens/Thriller

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  Common Sounds in Sci-Fi/Thriller: Minimalistic or Ambient  soundscapes: Often sparse with ambient sounds (wind, water, footsteps, etc.) enhancing the mood. Diegetic sound:  Sounds that are natural to the world of film (dialogue, sounds of nature..) creating a sense of realism. Non-diegetic sound :  Music or soundtracks that emphasize emotional tones.  Silence:  Often used for introspective moments or to draw attention to a characters isolation or internal conflict.  Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS): Costume:  Realistic, understated, reflecting emotional states. Lighting:  Soft, low-key or high-contrast for mood. Acting:  Subtle, restrained performances. Makeup:  Minimal, enhancing realism Props:  Symbolic, deepening themes. Setting:  Meaningful often reflection isolation or introspection  Common E diting : Slow-paced:  Allows reflection and emotional depth Long takes : Builds tension and emotional connection  ...
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How to Make a Short Film?

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  Hii blog!! A fter watching the Youtube video entitled "How to Make a Short Film",  I have taken away a few key points that I would like to share. (Peep my 2025 vision board). 1. "Write what you know you can pull off" This idea helped me realize the importance of realism. Basically, this point emphasizes the need to focus on what is possible based on what resources and budget are available, instead of committing to unrealistic ideas. This means advice should help greatly in my groups short film process as we are students who are  2. "Focus on setups and payoffs" Setups and payoffs are important in film as they help tell a story in an unexpected way. In film setoffs are considered details or elements that are introduced early on, and payoffs are the unanticipated results they later produce. The video emphasizes the important difference in action, story, and emotional setup and payoffs and their role in film. The suggestion paying off multiple forms of setu...
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Comparing Le Jetee, the short, and 12 Monkeys, the full-length movie

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 Part |: - My takeaway from this video is that there are many key differences between films and photo novels, and those differences are essential to understand how an audience perceives different media forms. This includes but is not limited to acting, plot, story-telling, and editing. - Some good information I gathered while processing this video was how important the plot is as well as a climax to a film. It is hard to write a script, but as good as other elements of a film may be, without a plot there is nothing your audience can grip onto for the duration of the film and can be the downfall of what could've been great. It is good to have an idea but it is crucial to be able to execute it. - I envision this helping me through my short film process by helping me think more about whether or not an audience understands my film based off the script and not just whether or not I understand it. It will help me keep in mind that in this case I have to keep people's attention and in...
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Comparing 9, The Short, and 9, The Full-Length Movie

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   Short film:   The shirt film ‘9’ was visually striking story set in a post-apocalyptic world. This is developed by the strong focus on the visual storytelling, atmosphere and sound design. The lack of dialogue and the drastic plot make the concept open to interpretation. The director, Shane Acker’s experimental directorial styles emphasis on the mood rather than the traditional character development. This was done by the texture and lighting which added to the mysterious tone. The animation is detailed which makes their world feel eerie and mysterious. •  Full-length film:  The full-length expands on the world and characters, adding backstory, dialogue and a more traditional narrative structure. While the animation remained a classic, the Hollywood-style conventions. This included a clear hero’s journey and resolution, making it more accessible but took away what made the film truly unique, Th e characters gain distinct personalities, and the emotion stakes a...
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