Day1.1; Research Into Technical Aspects ~ Pink Panther.

While conducting research I fount another suitable movie, Pink Panther, this is also A Crime/Comedy film, for this reason I will also research the technical aspects;

Camera; A Master Shot is used at the start of the trailer on the diamond, this allows the audience to recognise it as something of significance in the movie.
      A Close up Shot is used at the start of the trailer when first showing the main actor, to allow the audience to recognise him as somebody of significance in the trailer.
      A Medium Shot is used in the trailer during the fight scene, this allows for the audience to see all of the action in the trailer while also being able to see one of the main actors dancing in the background.
     A Long Shot is used in the trailer to allow for the viewer to recognise where the movie is set, the Long Shot shows the Eiffel Tower. This gives the audience a useful perspective and context for the trailer.
    A Two-Shot is used during the scene in the car, this shot is used to show a conversation between the two main characters in the trailer. The two shot also shows the unity between the actors as they are the main characters.
     Point of View shot is used at the start of the trailer, this is used to show the snipers fire as an actor is killed at the start of the film, this shot allows the audience to see something significant has happened at the start of the trailer.
    An Over the Shoulder shot is used in the trailer when the two main actors are having a conversation in the street, this allows us to see from that characters point of view and to see a relationship between the two characters.
   A Medium Long Shot is used in the trailer when the main actor is using the sound-booth, this is a shot that cuts off the ankles and the feet of the actors with the lower frame line.

Editing; Cuts are used throughout the trailer to show different parts of the movie, this allows for the trailer to stay interesting for the audience and for the viewer to be entertained.
    A Reverse Shot is used in the trailer during the scene where the main actor gets his badge stuck on his boss, this shot allows for comedy and conversation to be both portrayed in the same shot.
    An Eye line Match shot is used in the trailer when the sniper is taking a shot at another actor, this type of shot is used so the viewer can see who the sniper has shot creating suspension as the viewer knows what has happened but the characters do not.
   An Action Match is used in the trailer when the main actor is trying to park his car, this type of shot is used so that the audience can easily see the car parking and the reactions of the actor in the car.
   Jump Cuts are used throughout the trailer so that the trailer is able to stay interesting for the viewer and make them want to watch the entire movie.
   Parallel Editing it used at the start of the film, this is so that the viewer can recognise why one of the main actors had fallen dead and why there is a sniper on the roof, this allows for the viewer to easily recognise what had happened.

Mise-En-Scene;Mise-en-scene is used during the film to set design, at the start of the trailer it is easily recognisable that the film started in a large city in France, this can be seen from the use of the Eiffel Tower.
   Mise-en-scene is also used in costume selection, the costumes selected, make it so that the audience can easily recognise that the main actor is a police officer, this allows for the viewer to instantly recognise the genre of the movie.
   Mise-en-scene is also used in the acting in the trailer, this is so that the audience can easily recognise that the movie is a comedy, this is done through the acts of one of the main actors, it is also easily recognisable from the use of accents used as everybody in the trailer speaks with a french accent so that the audience can easily recognise where the film is set.
   Mise-en-scene is also used in the lighting in the trailer, an example of this would be ambiant lighting, this allows for the viewer to instantly recognise that the movie is outside during this scene without needing to explain it in another context. High Key, Low Contrast Lighting is used in the trailer, this is used in the scene where the diamond is seen at the start of the movie, this is to make it mysterious and to create a brighter but softer light in the shot. Artificial Lighting is also used during the trailer, this is used at the start of the trailer when showing the pink panther cartoon, this allows for the viewer to instantly recognise what the cartoon is and that it is not a natural source of light.

Conventions; The conventions used in this film trailer are the use of a duo as the main roles in the film, this allows for more comedic scenes to happen during the movie. There is also gunfire used at the start of the trailer.
   Going against conventions in this film, there is no explosions, car chases or loud sound affects used during the trailer, this is a large convention change as this makes the audience think that the movie is not a crime/comedy as no action is being shown in the trailer, but the crime is shown through comedy instead.
 

Day1.1; Research into Technical Aspects ~ Starsky and Hutch

When conducting research I also found another suitable film, Starsky and Hutch another Crime/Comedy film, for this reason I will also research the technical aspects.

Camera; Close-Up Shots are used in the trailer when the two main actors are both in the car, the close up shot is used when a joke is made, the shot focuses upon emotions feelings and reactions for the audience.
        A Medium Shot is used in the trailer, when the main actors shoot at the garage, this type of shot is used because it allows the audience to see the reactions of the crowd, the main actor and the comedy of the horse dying. This allows for the one scene to show all of the action in a single shot.
       A long shot is used when the two main actors are exiting the car and are walking down an alleyway, this type of shot is used to emphasise the surroundings and scenery of the area, allowing the audience to instantly recognise where the movie is currently taking place.
      Two-Shots were used in the trailer when both actors are having a conversation in the police department, this allows for the audience to instantly recognise that they are having a conversation and that they do not like each other from the start of the trailer/film.
     An establishing shot is used at the start of the film, this sets the mood and establishes the location for the audience, the establishing shot is used to show the police station.
     An Over-The-Shoulder shot is used when the two main actors are having a conversation in the police department, it shows that one of the main actors is looking down on the other, giving the viewer the characters point of view of the scene.
     A Long Shot is used when one of the main actors is jumping off the roof of a building, this allows for the viewers to identify the distance of the jump that the main actor is doing.

Editing;The editing is also used similar to the other films of this genre, as when there are action scenes the camera is quick cut and shows all of the explosions and gunfire, but when the comedy sections of the movie are being shown the cuts are of a lower amount.
      Cuts are used extensively throughout the trailer to show action and comedy, this is used to keep the viewers interested in the trailer and make them want to watch the movie.
     Shots are also used at the start of the trailer when the two main actors and the police chief are having a conversation, this allows for the viewer to see that the three actors are having a conversation with each other.
     Action Match is used during the start of the trailer, the Action Match is used when the the main actor is driving around, this is done to make the action seem uninterrupted.
      Jump Cuts are used throughout the entirety of the trailer as it allows for the  trailer to continue with the action of comedy sections of the movie without being interrupted.
      Cross-Cutting is also used during the start of the trailer, when the main actor is driving around, this is used to show different views of the car and allow for the audience to recognise the main actors as being cool.
     Unlike the other movies when Cross-Cutting is used, Parallel Editing is not used, this is going against conventions of action/crime movies.
     A Tracking Shot is used in the trailer when the main actor has a suspect and is questioning them, the dolly-cam is circling the two actors giving the emphasise on the intensity of the scene in the trailer.
   
Mise-En-Scene;Mise-en-scene is used during the film to set design, at the start of the trailer it is easily recognisable that the film is about two police officers from the city as it uses a police station as the establishing shot in the trailer.
      Mise-en-scene is used in the costume selection, the costumes used in the film represent that the main actors are undercover police officers from different backgrounds, one of the main actors dresses more formally than the other, showing that he is more serious about is job and it is portrayed in their character. The other main actor dresses more casually and generally does not obey the rules of being a police officer, this also is portrayed in their character giving an accurate description of the two main actors just from their costume.
    Mise-en-scene is also used in the lighting of the movie, during the outdoor scenes of the movie, ambient lighting is used, this allows the viewer to recognise that the movie is set outside in a town rather than in a building. Low Key Lighting is also used during the movie, for example in the scenes in the stripclub, the lighting is used to show that it is a mysterious place and where a police officer should not be.
   Mise-en-scene is used during the acting in the trailer, the main actor playing Starsky is formal and more interested in the job than the actor who plays Hutch, who is not interested in the job and just wants to mess around, this is portrayed greatly in acting and choice of costume.
 
Conventions; One of the conventions used in this movie include, gunfire and car chases, this is a convention in the crime/comedy movie genre and is used in nearly all movies of this genre. Although the movie does not include explosions in the trailer which goes against conventions of most crime/comedy films.
        Going against conventions the movie contains two main actors of which are both white, this is different as usually one of the main actors is foreign to allow diversity, but instead the actors treat the job that they are doing differently to each other.With the movie following most conventions but not following them all it makes the user want to see the movie more as it seems different than other crime/comedy films.

Day1.1; Research into Technical Aspects ~ Hot Fuzz.

While conducting research I fount another suitable movie, Hot Fuzz, this is also A Crime/Comedy film, for this reason I will also research the technical aspects;

Camera; During the start of the film, the camera cuts are fast as the action is showed thoroughly. But when the comedy aspects of the film are shown the cuts are limited and the scenes in the trailer last a signficantly larger amount of time than the action scenes.
       An Establishing Shot is used at the start of the film and after the main actor is relocated , this enables the viewer to easily recognise the change in scenery and set of the movie.
      Close Up shots are used during the interview in the trailer where the main actor is being relocated, this is used to focus upon emotion, feelings and reactions.
     Medium Shots are used during the scene where the main actor is shouting at the other police officers, this shoots the action and makes the trailer more interesting.
    A Long Shot is used when the mansion in the background is exploding, this gives a perspective of the size of the explosion and a context for the scene.
     A Wide Angled Shot is used when showing the country side, this shows that the country side is empty compared to the city and the main actor is not happy with this.
    Two shots are used mainly throughout the trailer when the two main actors are together as they are usually having a conversation or a joke is happening.
   Aerial Shots are also used when showing the country side, this is used to show the change in scenery and set of the movie.
    A Point of View shot is used when the two main actors are in the crypts, they shine a flash light on something and then the camera cuts to what they have seen, this enables the audience to identify with and have the same feelings as the main characters.
       The comedy sections of the film are also used the same as Rush Hour and 21 Jump Street, this is when a joke is made either one of the actors or both of the main actors are shown on the screen.
      The camera is also used to emphasise the explosions in the film as it shows them head-on, unlike the other films of this genre.
     Over The Shoulder Shots are also used during the trailer when conversations are happening between the two main actors and other actors, this gives the idea of a conversation between the characters.
    A Medium shot is used when one of the main actors is revealing his Action Movie collection, this type of shot is used to emphasise the size of his collection.

Editing; The editing is also used similar to the other films of this genre, as when there are action scenes the camera is quick cut and shows all of the explosions and gunfire, but when the comedy sections of the movie are being shown the cuts are of a lower amount.
      Cuts are used extensively throughout the trailer to show action and comedy, this is used to keep the viewers interested in the trailer and make them want to watch the movie.
     Reverse Shots are used throughout the trailer when the actors are talking, this gives the impression of a conversation and allows the viewer to relate to it.
     Eyeline Match is used when the two main actors are in the crypts, they shine a flash light on something and then the camera cuts to what they have seen, this enables the audience to identify with and have the same feelings as the main characters.
    A Graphic Match is used when actors are being attacked by the criminal, this allows for the cut to seems seamless and unedited, this is also used as an Action Match to make the action seem uninterrupted.
    Cross-Cutting is used in the trailer as the main actor is trying to explain how the accidents are murders, this allows the viewer to see the reasoning  behind the main actor. This is also used as Parallel Editing where two separate locations and actions are filmed that link together.
    Hand-Held Camera is used on the train to show that the ride is uneasy and jerky, the use of Hand-Held Camera makes the shot jerky, bouncy and unsteady.
   A Zoom Shot is used during the trailer when they are showing the country side, the shot is slowing zooming in on the town where the movie is filmed.
      Editing is also used at the start of the film for captions when describing one of the main actors, this allows for the user to realise that he is the main protege of the film. Captions in the film are also used near the end to show the release date and the producers of the film.
     Editing is also used during the gun fight scenes, this is because during these scenes it is shown in slow motion to give the effects of impact and emphasise the scene.

Mise-en-scene; Mise-en-scene is used during the film to set design, at the start of the trailer it is easily recognisable that the film started in a large city in england, and that the main officer is then relocated to a small city in the country side, this allows for the movie to set the scene and allow the user to easily identify the plot.
      Mise-en-scene is used in the costume selection, the costumes used in the film represent that the main actors are police officers, the difference in police uniforms also indicates that they are from different backgrounds of police work, with the main actor wearing a bullet proof vest and carrying a gun, where-as the other actor wears a jumper and does not carry a gun. Costume selection is also taken into account with the extra's, the use of costumes on these show that they are in a country village and not a large city, this sets the scene for the movie.
    Mise-en-scene is also used during the acting in the trailer, the police officers in the country side are informal and do not take their job seriously, this shows that there is a low crime-rate in the country side, where-as the main actor takes his job very seriously and is unhappy about being moved to the country side, showing the continued story from the start of the trailer.
  Mise-en-scene is also used in the lighting. While on the train a Low Key Lighting is used, this is where the scene appears dimly lit, this gives the impression of depression showing that the main actor does not want to move to the country side. High Key Lighting is also used during the scenes filmed indoors at London, this shows that the main actor was happy in London and is not happy with the change. Ambient Lighting is used while filming in the countryside town, this gives the impression that it is natural, large and open and has not been enhanced in any way. Back Light is used during the intro cuts as it makes the character stand out against the background while describing him, allowing for the audience to recognise him as the main character.
   
Conventions; The conventions used in this films trailer include, explosions, this shows that the film is an action based police movie and allows the user to relate it with other police movies.
     Going against conventions the movie contains two main actors of which are both white, this is different as usually one of the main actors is foreign to allow diversity, but instead the diversity in actors is where they were raised in the film. With the movie following most conventions but not following them all it makes the user want to see the movie more as it seems different than other crime/comedy films.

Day1.1; Research into Technical Aspects ~ 21 Jump Street.

While doing research I also fount a movie titled 21 Jump Street, this movie is of a similar genre as to what I will be creating my film trailer about. For this reason I have chosen to research the same aspects as I have done for the Rush Hour film, this includes;

Camera; The camera during the trailer for 21 Jump Street is used often, for example when the actors are driving and shooting in the trailer the camera will be in slow motion to make the action seem more intense and serious, while also making the actors look cool and interesting.
         An Establishing Shot is used when the school is shown, this establishes the location, general mood and characters in the trailer.
        A Close up shot is used when the two main actors have taken drugs, the close up shot is used when they are talking to a teacher, the use of the shot focuses upon emotions feelings and reactions in the scene.
        The Point of View shot is used when the two main actors are being spoken too by the police chief,  this enables the audience to identify with and have the same feelings are the main actors.
       A Medium Shot is used in the trailer during the police academy, this shows that the two actors are on equal grounds and neither is superior to the other.
     Wide Shots are used when one of the main actors is trying to jump over a car, this is used to show the entire scene and that he does not successfully jump over the car.
     A Two Shot is used in the scene where the two main actors are having a conversation with the police chief, this shows that the two main actors are working together.
     Low Angle Camera Shows are used when the two main actors have finished Police Academy, this shows their power and importance in the film.
         Another example of when camera affects are used is when, at the start of the trailer one of the main actors is beaten and bruised badly, during this scene the camera is at a high angle to show that the actor is at his lowest point in the film and should not be respected at this point.
        Similar to Rush Hour when the trailer is showing a joke or aspects of comedy, either the main actor or both main actors are shown in shot, allowing the user to relate to the joke more easily.
        Also similar to Rush Hour when there are explosions and gunfire on the screen the camera will be behind the main actor(s) giving a sense of impact and intensity.

Editing; Editing is also used during the films trailer, this editing is near identicle to Rush Hour, this is because when the action is being shown in the trailer, there are many fast and quick cut shots of explosions and gunfire, but when a comedy scene is happening the camera will focus upon the actor(s) making a joke.
        Cuts are used greatly during the trailer, these showcase the main parts of the film and entice the viewing into wanting to watch the full film.
       A Reverse shot is used at the start of the trailer when the two main actors are talking to each other in Police Academy, this enables the viewer to see and relate to them speaking.
      A Graphic Match is used during the fight scene in the trailer, this enables the cut to seem seamless and unedited. An Action Match is also used during this scene to make the action seem uninterrupted.
     Jump Cuts are also used during the trailer, this enables the trailer to keep action packed and the viewers entertained making them want to watch the movie.
    A Reverse Zoom edit is also used in the trailer, it is used when the main actors are buying alcohol, this is done to emphasise the fact that they are preforming an act they were told not too.
        Editing is also used in the films trailer to show captions and quotes from famous magazines and scenes in the film, captions are also used at the end of the film to show the films title and release date.

Mise-en-scene; Mise-en-scene is used during the trailer for set design, the movie is set in a school, and from the set design it is easily recognisable that the clips shown in the trailer are also from the school setting.
      Mise-en-scene is also used during the trailer for costume, at the start of the trailer the actors are shown in police uniform to identify that they are police officers, but during the rest of the trailer they are in casual clothes, giving the impression that they are undercover in a school environment.

Conventions; The conventions used in the films trailer would include, explosions and gunfire, this is easily relatable to the action genre of film and is used in this trailer to show that the film is not just a comedy.
      Another convention in the film is that at the start of the trailer they are both in police uniform, this shows that they are police officers without having to need script or text to explain it, this allows the user to identify the type of film more easily.
     Going against conventions of most crime/comedy movies, there is no main villain who is being shown during the trailer, this creates suspicion for the user as it allows the movie to be a different style than other police movies.
     Also going against conventions, both of the police officers working together are white americans, usually in a crime/comedy movie the two main actors will differ in race, where-as these actors differ in other ways, such as intelligence and athletic capability.

Day1.1: Research into Technical Aspects ~ Rush Hour.

I have watched and studied the Rush Hour trailer, these are the technical aspects of the trailer that I had picked up upon.

Camera Usage; During the start of the film the camera will include part of the villains face, but will not show the entire  face, this creates mystery and suspense for the viewer of the trailer and will make them want to watch the film. A close-up shot is used at the start of the film to emphasise that the actor being shown is a villain. A close-up shot is also used shortly after to emphasise the amount of money that the villain is demanding.
         At the end of the trailer the camera pans away at the end of the trailer, this also creates suspense and leaves the trailer open for multiple options of what happens in the film. This is an Extreme Long Shot that fades to black.
         During the car scenes of the film the camera will also be face on through the windscreen allowing both of the main actors to be seen during the scene. This also allows for the camera to focus on both of the main actors while the comedy scenes of the movie play. A Two-Shot is used here to show unity between the characters in the shot.
        When Jackie Chan leaves the plane a Low Angle Shot is used, this exaggerates his power and importance showing that he is a main character immediately.
         During the action scenes of the movie ~ Explosions and gun fights, the camera uses quick cuts and is usually behind the main actor that is firing the gun, this is common in action films and is considered conventional. Over The Shoulder Shots are used when showing gunfights and explosions, this emphasises the background while the explosion is happening.
      A High Angle Shot is used when money is dropping from the ceiling, this shows that the main actor is not in control of the situation and makes the viewer look down upon them.
         Finally, when one of the two main actors in the film makes a joke the camera will focus on the actor or both of them as a duo. This also uses a Two-Shot to show unity between the two characters.

Editing; Editing in the film is used during the action scenes, this can be scene from the quick fast cuts in scene between explosions and gunfire. Editing techniques are also used to emphasise the explosions and gunfire, this includes increasing the explosions impact and radius, the sound of bullets/explosions and generally making it larger and more significant that a real explosion.
        Cuts are used during the trailer, cuts are used to change a shot from one viewpoint or location to another, cuts are used to show and emphasise major parts of the movie making the viewer enticed to watch it.
        Reverse Shots are used during the scene where Jackie Chan has just left the plane, the reverse shots are used to show a conversation between the two main actors.
       Eyeline Match shows are also used during the scene where one of the main actors leaves the plane, as the doors open the scene cuts to one main actor looking off screen at the plane, and then the other main actor leaving the plane.
     Action Match is also used during the trailer, this is used during the scene where Jackie Chan is fighting with his hands tied to a Steering Wheel, this edit allows for the combat to feel seem-less and uninterrupted
    Jump Cuts are also used in the trailer, this is used to emphasise and show the main parts of the movie to the viewers enticing them to watch.
        Editing is also used during the comedy scenes of the film, though to a lesser extent as the camera will only cut to a different scene after the joke is finished or if something significant and important is happening during the joke.

Mise-en-scene; Mise-en-scene is used during the trailer to show that the film is in a large city in america, this is done through the setting and props around the trailer, large buildings, lots of traffic and yellow taxi's, all of these things are associated with large cities in america.
       Mise-en-scene is also used during the lightening affects to show which actors and actresses are good and which are bad, this includes shadowing the villains face allowing him to maintain mystery and suspense during the film.
       Mise-en-scene is also used during costume selection, this is used to show that the main actors are both undercover police officers, instead of wearing a generic police officer uniform with a badge they are wearing suits and are carrying hidden guns. This gives the impression that they are undercover and official.
      Mise-en-scene is used in acting, to show the severity of the situation whilst also being used to lighten the mood, this allows for the trailer to be a serious film while also being a comedy.

Conventions; The conventions used in this films trailer include, explosions, this shows that the film is an action based police movie and allows the user to relate it with other police movies.
      Another convention used within the movie includes, having a foreign actor playing the villain role, this is used in most action crime films and also allows the user to relate to other films.
     Going against conventions the movie contains two main actors of which are neither white, this allows the movie to diversify itself out from the other crime/comedy films such as shanghai knights. With the movie following most conventions but not following them all it makes the user want to see the movie more as it seems different than other crime/comedy films.

Day 1: Introduction

I have decided upon creating a film trailer. The film trailer is going to be a crime/comedy film; Rush Hour-esq, this will allow me to easily include comedy, story and action all within the film trailer without having to focus on one aspect due to the genre.
            After reviewing the trailers from other comedy crime films, such as 21 Jump Street, I have come to the conclusion that I must include comedy in the trailer, this will allow the audience to identify what the film is about and that it is not a serious cop-drama film. I must also include aspects of suspense and mystery, giving the viewer a reason to want to watch the film, such as only showing part of the Villian or telling the general idea of the plot.
          During the viewing of other film trailers I also noticed that the police officers in general must be a duo with something different about them, be it intelligence, athletic qualities, speech or ethnicity. I must show this during the trailer so that the audience can identify where the comedy aspects of the film will come from and decide if it is a film of their viewing pleasure.
         I also have ideas of using props during the filming of the trailer, these will include, toy guns, these will be not shot directly with the camera so they can be given the illusion that they are real without having to use replica's. I will also need the use of a car, this will be essential for a chase scene during the trailer to show the action side aspects of the film rather than just comedy with police officers ~ the film has a plot.
       My next step is to do some research into the technical aspects of the video.