After constructing two different questionnaires I discovered allot about what the audience expected from a thriller opening, mainstream or independent. I used two different interviewees with two interviews with different questions. The second interview I did was far more successful as I used longer and more detailed questions I also provided examples of a mainstream thriller and an independent thriller so the interviewee could gain a better understanding of what differentiates the two. Also so I could gather the relevant information for developing my personal thriller, and what style would be easier to achieve. I chose to go for an independent styled thriller opening.
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Friday, 2 April 2010
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Mainstream and independent interview
D ROAD
DISTRICT 9
Audience research: Main stream or independent interview
Which Film would you prefer to view at the cinema?
I would rather see district 9.
Why would you rather see district 9?
I would rather see district 9 because the animations look really good and the story line looks allot more interesting.
What doesn’t appeal to you about red road?
It looks to boring and slow paced, I don’t really like the way its shot.
What doesn’t appeal to you about the camera work?
It just seems to grey and dull, and I would prefer to see a fast paced action film.
Why would you rather see an exciting film?
When I go to the cinema I want to see an exciting film which is highly entertaining because I want to escape reality for 2 hours, Red road seems to realistic which I find boring.
What would you fundamentally expect from an independent film?
Unknown actors, more controversial and in depth story lines, usually the have less or no computer generated images.
What would you fundamentally expect from a mainstream film?
Well known and highly regarded actors. Highly developed computer generated images.
Why do you think that mainstream films are so popular?
I think that they are popular because they don’t do anything unexpected they are a very safe film choice and the audience knows what to expect.
Do you think independent films are successful?
They can be however it all depends on the story and camera skills because some films tend to use unusual camera work which reduces a films success.
Could you tell the difference between the two film trailers?
Yes I found it easy to tell the difference between the two simple by looking at everything in the picture (or mise en scene) an independent film wouldn’t have high quality C.G.I or interesting abroad locations because these two factors are very expensive.
Why do you think there is such a difference between the quality of editing and camera work and shots?
Well the main difference is down to funding and how much money is pumped into the production of the film a film with a higher budget can afford to use expensive computers and use foreign locations. Also the actual production company will help a films quality due to having a large reputation and drawing in the best actors and production crew.
What do you think is the biggest aspect that affects each film’s quality?
I would say the money that is put into the films is the largest factor that affects all aspects of the films. Budgeting is a big deal in the film industry and a lack of money can severely restrict what can be done in a film. District 9 clearly had a huge amount of funding as high quality effects and C.G.I is used to produce unimaginable scenes.
How do you think an independent film would achieve its budgeting goals?
Erm I would presume they would ask companies for funding or use their own money to invest in the films; however I’m not really sure.
How do you think mainstream films acquire their funding?
Well when I watch mainstream films a large amount of titles from various companies come up at the beginning of this type of film so I presume that large production companies such as 20th century fox fund the films. Or other companies such as Sony allow companies to use their equipment a lower fee.
Interviewee: Joseph Robson
DISTRICT 9
Audience research: Main stream or independent interview
Which Film would you prefer to view at the cinema?
I would rather see district 9.
Why would you rather see district 9?
I would rather see district 9 because the animations look really good and the story line looks allot more interesting.
What doesn’t appeal to you about red road?
It looks to boring and slow paced, I don’t really like the way its shot.
What doesn’t appeal to you about the camera work?
It just seems to grey and dull, and I would prefer to see a fast paced action film.
Why would you rather see an exciting film?
When I go to the cinema I want to see an exciting film which is highly entertaining because I want to escape reality for 2 hours, Red road seems to realistic which I find boring.
What would you fundamentally expect from an independent film?
Unknown actors, more controversial and in depth story lines, usually the have less or no computer generated images.
What would you fundamentally expect from a mainstream film?
Well known and highly regarded actors. Highly developed computer generated images.
Why do you think that mainstream films are so popular?
I think that they are popular because they don’t do anything unexpected they are a very safe film choice and the audience knows what to expect.
Do you think independent films are successful?
They can be however it all depends on the story and camera skills because some films tend to use unusual camera work which reduces a films success.
Could you tell the difference between the two film trailers?
Yes I found it easy to tell the difference between the two simple by looking at everything in the picture (or mise en scene) an independent film wouldn’t have high quality C.G.I or interesting abroad locations because these two factors are very expensive.
Why do you think there is such a difference between the quality of editing and camera work and shots?
Well the main difference is down to funding and how much money is pumped into the production of the film a film with a higher budget can afford to use expensive computers and use foreign locations. Also the actual production company will help a films quality due to having a large reputation and drawing in the best actors and production crew.
What do you think is the biggest aspect that affects each film’s quality?
I would say the money that is put into the films is the largest factor that affects all aspects of the films. Budgeting is a big deal in the film industry and a lack of money can severely restrict what can be done in a film. District 9 clearly had a huge amount of funding as high quality effects and C.G.I is used to produce unimaginable scenes.
How do you think an independent film would achieve its budgeting goals?
Erm I would presume they would ask companies for funding or use their own money to invest in the films; however I’m not really sure.
How do you think mainstream films acquire their funding?
Well when I watch mainstream films a large amount of titles from various companies come up at the beginning of this type of film so I presume that large production companies such as 20th century fox fund the films. Or other companies such as Sony allow companies to use their equipment a lower fee.
Interviewee: Joseph Robson
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Audience research: interview results
Results for audience research interview
Interviewee: Katie Watts
What do you expect from a thriller opening?
Ermm I expect a fast paced exciting opening which creates a mystery and makes me guess and ask questions about the film to come. I like the use of soundtracks as they make it more exciting and effective.
What would you find the scariest opening?
I really don’t like torture so I think that would be incredibly scary I also find jump cuts of eerie images scary and when combined with a sinister soundtrack I can become very frightened and involved with a thriller opening.
What would you say is an ideal location for a thriller opening?
Personally I think anywhere can be a good location depending on the lighting, because I find the lighting is what makes or breaks a scene. The darker the better I also like when strong beams of light are used.
Should the opening be graphic?
Sometimes I think a graphic or gory opening is brilliant depending on the films theme and plot, but a slow suspense building opening can be just as effective if done properly. I personally don’t think an opening should be too graphic as it might turn away audience members.
Do you think the opening should create enigma?
Yes I think this is a very important aspect of a thriller film, enigma engages me as an audience member and makes me feel like I am a part of the action itself. Enigma is also a clever hook to keep me watching.
From this interview I have gained more understanding of what the end viewer prefers and expects from a thriller opening. These results will be used when planning my thriller opening because I need to understand what the audience wants to create the best suited opening.
Interviewee: Katie Watts
What do you expect from a thriller opening?
Ermm I expect a fast paced exciting opening which creates a mystery and makes me guess and ask questions about the film to come. I like the use of soundtracks as they make it more exciting and effective.
What would you find the scariest opening?
I really don’t like torture so I think that would be incredibly scary I also find jump cuts of eerie images scary and when combined with a sinister soundtrack I can become very frightened and involved with a thriller opening.
What would you say is an ideal location for a thriller opening?
Personally I think anywhere can be a good location depending on the lighting, because I find the lighting is what makes or breaks a scene. The darker the better I also like when strong beams of light are used.
Should the opening be graphic?
Sometimes I think a graphic or gory opening is brilliant depending on the films theme and plot, but a slow suspense building opening can be just as effective if done properly. I personally don’t think an opening should be too graphic as it might turn away audience members.
Do you think the opening should create enigma?
Yes I think this is a very important aspect of a thriller film, enigma engages me as an audience member and makes me feel like I am a part of the action itself. Enigma is also a clever hook to keep me watching.
From this interview I have gained more understanding of what the end viewer prefers and expects from a thriller opening. These results will be used when planning my thriller opening because I need to understand what the audience wants to create the best suited opening.
Thriller film audience research
What I want to find out:
1. What the audience expects from a thriller
2. What is the scariest opening?
3. What is an ideal location for an opening?
4. Should the opening be graphic?
5. Should the opening create enigma?
How am I going to find out?
I am going to find the results through a quick interview.
What I expect to find out:
1. I think that the audience will expect an exciting film opening that will have them on the edge of their seat, making them want to find out what happens.
2. I presume that the audience will either say; torture, rape, car chase or robbery.
3. I’m expecting the interviewee to say either a train station or a large bridge.
4. I am very curious as to what this answer will be but I think it may be that the audience don’t want the opening to be too graphic to aid suspense or the opposite and let the audience know what is going to happen.
5. The audience will either want the opening to create enigma or start all guns blazing and let the audience what is in stall.
1. What the audience expects from a thriller
2. What is the scariest opening?
3. What is an ideal location for an opening?
4. Should the opening be graphic?
5. Should the opening create enigma?
How am I going to find out?
I am going to find the results through a quick interview.
What I expect to find out:
1. I think that the audience will expect an exciting film opening that will have them on the edge of their seat, making them want to find out what happens.
2. I presume that the audience will either say; torture, rape, car chase or robbery.
3. I’m expecting the interviewee to say either a train station or a large bridge.
4. I am very curious as to what this answer will be but I think it may be that the audience don’t want the opening to be too graphic to aid suspense or the opposite and let the audience know what is going to happen.
5. The audience will either want the opening to create enigma or start all guns blazing and let the audience what is in stall.
Thursday, 24 September 2009
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