Research

Evaluation of Jess' film analysis: Frozen

The second thriller film analysis Jess did that I shall evaluate, is on a film called 'Frozen'. It's a horror thriller about a group of people who get stranded on a ski lift. Below is Jess' analysis on the film Frozen.

My Evaluation

Thunder and lightening sounds occur at the start of the film, Frozen. This is a popular convention in horror films because it's scary for the audience. The film then changes to upbeat, fast non diegetic sound, creating an optimistic tone to the opening. Having this change so early on in the film and so quick, is significant because it's exciting and thrilling for the audience. If my group decides to make a horror thriller then these are a few techniques I've learnt that I shall keep in mind to possibly use. 

From reading this analysis, I have learnt ways in which a director can create an ominous tone to an opening. Along with sound, various close ups of action and dark lighting might all be used to reinforce a sinister tone into the opening of a film. Therefore, if I find it relevant, I too could use these techniques. Furthermore, I have learnt that how you introduce the characters is a vital aspect of the opening sequence of a film. In Frozen, close ups of each of the three protagonists at eye level assures the audience each of these characters are as important as each other. Therefore, this is something I should remember when creating my coursework. 

Natural light in the second scene juxtaposes the dark light in the first. The natural light then helps the director achieve a realistic setting. Costume in this film consists of ski jackets, snow boots, etc. This is what the audience will expect to see because the film is set in a ski resort. Therefore, when making my coursework I must ensure that my costumes relates to the scene and setting to increase the verisimilitude of the film.

The title sequence is similar to some of the other films I have analysed. It's simple and uses a black and white colour scheme. It might be argued that the fact that it only uses the colours black and white has been used to add a depressing tone to the opening. However, the serif font makes the text appear sophisticated and professional. This means that when making the title sequence for my coursework, I should remember that simple is effective and colours and fonts are very important for portraying the rest of the film.