Portfolio Project: Genre

                  

Picking my genre

                           

     This week, I have been researching different genre options to figure out which one I should use and what kind of story I want to tell. Two genres that I am considering are Rom-coms and Psychological thrillers. Two very different options one is filled with suspense, mystery, and mind games, and the other one is funny, heartwarming, and all about love. Growing up, I enjoyed watching both of these genres so much. Sometimes, it was watching these rom-coms with my mom and grandma that gave me high expectations about what love is supposed to be like or watching thrillers, which made me so scared I watched Barbie after.

RomComs 

A romantic comedy is about relationships, enjoyment, and love. These films focus on the emotional journey of falling in love usually with quirky and relatable characters. They usually start with a meet-cute and then some challenges the couple has to overcome.  Some Rom-coms I really liked were How to Lose a guy in 10 Days, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Anyone but You.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a good humor and romance. In this movie, Andie tries to drive Ben crazy, trying to make him break up with her in just 10 days for her job, while Ben is trying to make her fall in love for his job. The characters start off with different motives, the movie shows their growth and how they slowly start to care about each other. The famous rain scene where Andie and Ben have a romantic moment when they get wet in the rain is an example of a romantic comedy mixing humor and romance. The relationship between Andie and Ben helped me to think about how to make a connection between characters who want different things but fall in love with each other over some time. I also liked how the film uses humor to show people can miscommunicate and mess up relationships but still end up falling for each other. I'd like to combine humor and real emotion in my film in a similar way.

      Psychological thriller

A psychological thriller focuses on the human mind its usually about themes like paranoia, fear, obsession, and manipulation. Traditional thrillers are usually about external danger and physical things. These films show the mental struggles of the character, making you question what's real and what's not. They usually show a bunch of mind games and secrets. These films often have a dark and tense atmosphere, using lighting, sound, and pacing to build unease. Psychological thrillers are also known for their complicated lives and are usually dealing with deep emotional or mental issues. The plot shows how these issues affect their behavior and relationships.

In Black Swan for example the main character's mental breakdown makes the audience feel uncomfortable. I think these films create a more emotional experience by showing what the character are going through.

Transition to Portfolio Project

   Transitioning to Cambridge Portfolio Project.

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to start working on my portfolio project and blog about all the details here. I’m a little nervous, but I feel confident with everything I’ve learned. I have done smaller projects nothing this serious like creating a story using just foley sounds or a story with no sounds or dialogue just pictures. I was looking at different ways to start this film and grab the audience's attention.

 As I start my project, one of the main things I’ll focus on is creating the right setting and introducing my character. I plan to use mise-en-scene which means showing the story through things like costumes, props, and lighting instead of using too much dialogue. I like developing the character because  it works well for my project since it helps introduce the story in an interesting way. I want to show the character’s design, how they interact with their surroundings, and what they say to give hints about the bigger story.

I'm also thinking about different types of conflict in the film, like character vs. self, character vs. character, and character vs. nature, to show what the main character is up against. I want to use sound to create mystery, maybe by hinting at things happening off-screen or using sounds that make the audience curious. I want to set the tone of the film, introduce the main character and have a strong beginning that will keep the audience interested. I'm excited to see how it all comes together.

Here are some notes I took to help me with this project.

Music Marketing #2

 Here's a video of my group filming our music marketing project.

Music Marketing #1

 My group was assigned the song "Something from Nothing". First, my group researched these

 resources to learn how to campaign our Artist.

 Brand Identity - https://www.canva.com/learn/brand-identity/

Links to an external site.

Spotify Marketing - https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/music-marketing/Links to an external site.

Apple Marketing Tools - https://artists.apple.com/support/1117-apple-music-marketing-toolsLinks to an external site.

2020 Best Music Campaigns - https://musically.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Sandbox266-EOY-462933.pdfLinks to an external site.

Then we started focusing on the lyrics of our song so we could make a video inspired by the lyrics. After that, we worked on our storyboard to get an idea of what we needed to film.

- Brand Identity Development From our research, we will define the brand identity of our new artist. This includes their image, musical style, message, and overall aesthetic. We’ll create a visual language that speaks to our target audience, including logo design, color schemes, and promotional materials.

-Social Media Strategy We will develop a targeted social media strategy that includes:

-Platforms to focus on (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.

-Music video production - We will focus on production techniques and visual storytelling.

- We will outline how and where the artist’s music will be distributed, including:-

Digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube)

Genre Activity

 Genre Activity  

Genre- Romance 

• Love Stories: Central focus on romantic relationships, often between two main characters. 

• Conflict: Emotional or situational obstacles that the couple must overcome to be together. 

• Happy Endings: Many romance films conclude with the couple reuniting and a happy ending. 

• Character Development: Characters sometimes experience personal growth and change through their romantic journey. 

• Themes of Connection: Explores themes like love, heartbreak, and the importance of relationships. 

 

Production techniques 

 

• Cinematography: Uses soft lighting and close-ups to create intimacy. 

• Music: Romantic songs and scores enhance emotional scenes. 

 

How this genre is marketed 

• Trailers: Use romantic images and emotional moments to attract viewers. 

• Social Media Campaigns: Engage fans with quotes about love and sneak peeks. 

• Merchandising: Includes items like books, gifts, and soundtracks. 

 

 

Film examples within the genre 

The Notebook 

Analysis

The Notebook directed by Nick Cassavetes, tells the love story of Noah and Allie, who face many challenges to be together. The film uses flashbacks to show their deep connection. The happy ending, where they finally see each other again is a classic example of a romance movie.

To all the boys I'v loved before

Analysis

"To All the Boys I've Loved Before," directed by Susan Johnson, tells the story of Lara Jean, a high school girl whose secret love letters get sent to her crushes by mistake. The film is funny and romantic. The movie captures the excitement and awkward moments of first love, making it a good addition to the romance genre. 

Some more film examples

-The fault in our stars

-How to loose a guy in 10 days

-10 things I hate about you

-Me before you

-It ends with us