Ninja Trailer Analysis

Ninja

The film I shall be analysing is ‘ninja’. This movie was released a few years ago and was a hit.

During the trailer that I have watched I noticed that the cinematography of the trailer contained a large number of close up shots. Which could signify that since the movie title is ninja everything is going to be happening fast so viewers must keep a close eye at what is happening during the film. This gives us a chance to really not miss out on a lot that’s happening which helps viewers to understand the movie better and not leaving them uninterested and confused. This lets the viewers also see things in detail as they are close up shots. The camera movement is almost never moving as it’s in a nice and steady position, just like a ninja would be quick and steady.

in the trailer the length of the shots were very short, lasting just under two seconds each. However, in some cases where something interesting is taking place the shots lasted longer, this is because by having the shots length longer it gives a chance for the viewers to really interpret and understand what is happening at that moment in time. As the audiences understanding the crutual parts of the film is important as it will interest them to go and watch it in cinemas. During the trailer we could see that the camera movement was indeed very fast. This suits the movie as we know ninjas are seen to be as really fast moving martial arts experts. This also builds up tension whilst viewers are watching the movie leaving them wanting more of the thrilling shots that have been shown during the course of the trailer.

at the start of the trailer we hear that the type of music that is being played originates from china. It was an ancient chines music being played which meant using the traditional Chinese instruments. Showing the audience that maybe these skills dated from thousands of years ago as the narrator was telling a little story of past history. When the narrator says the words ‘and now’ then suddenly the whole of the music changes in to modern life classical music showing a jump into the future. The sound effects that were being used were of swords. Swords slicing through warriors and the thuds of their bodies as they drop down to the ground.  Also the dialogue all you hear between the characters is shouting and questions being asked which makes the movie a kind of mystery. We also see that no one really talks much which relates to the movie title as we know ninjas are silent. The soundtracks that have been used would make the audience want to watch the movie in cinemas as the rock music near the end build up tension so leading to the audience enjoying what they’ve seen in the trailer.

In the trailer we can see that the characters during the day they dress casually showing to us that they are normal people. But by night they all suddenly wear dark coloured ninja costumes. This could show us that these people could be living two lives. By day a normal person, however by night a mysterious animal. The lighting in the trailer I a bit dull and mostly dark. The props that have been used are old Chinese swords that are being used by the ninjas in the trailer. Showing they are dangerous. Firstly the scenes were set in ancient china in the far past sowing the origin of martial arts and ninjas, then we skip jump into the future where we see the main characters in the film. This would interest the audience to watch this movie as its packed full of history and comparisons of what life was like back then from now.

The films genre is all action and martial arts. We can tell this by what conventions have been used for example the weapons, fighting people getting murdered. Bloodshed included from these battles between the characters. 

My Media Consumption..

My Media Consumption

Newspapers/magazines

Newspapers and magazines I do not read at all as I am not interested in them and I’ve really never read one in my life, apart from the times I find one on a bus or train, even then I just skim through it.

Television

I do watch a lot of television. During a weekly basis I probably watch about 30 hours of it. I watch an hour when I wake up from my sleep. What I watch in the mornings is comedy, as I enjoy a laugh and it sure does wake me up in the mornings. Sometimes I watch cartoons as it’s been a habit ever since I was a young boy. Then I watch another 5-7 hours of television after I come home from school. What I watch during this time are soap operas as I love how they always leave it on a cliff hanger on every episode. This I love as I am eager to find out what will happen in the next episode. However most up my time is taken up by watching movies. Comedy and action movies in particular. But then as soon as the clock starts hitting midnight I turn over to horror movie instead as I love how it scares me.

Radio

I don’t listen to a lot of radio. But I mostly listen to the radio whilst I’m in the car and bored and have nothing to listen to. I usually tune in to capital fm or either kiss100. As these are the more well known stations that play out the latest and the best songs.

Cinema

This last month I’ve seen the movie insidious 2. It was scary! I had watched it the day it came out as I was really set on watching it after I had watched the first one which was great. I’ve also seen other movies on movie channels, I’ve seen a lot actually. I’ve seen so many I can’t even begin where to start first. I’ve seen all the best movies like titanic which was a great movie, had me crying towards the end. I like watching these movies by myself so I don’t get distracted by others when watching, I love paying attention to detail in movies whether it’s your confused and trying to find out who could be the criminal mastermind behind the committed crimes or what not.

Internet

I access the internet nearly everyday weather its at home, college or in public places. I mainly use the internet for entertainment purposes like YouTube for example. I watch music videos to listen in on to music. I do intend to buy products from the internet too. I also socialize sometimes on the internet but mostly on my mobile phone device as these days mobiles phones are not just mobile phones they’re like tablets. 

As a media student now I think I should be reading more instead of watching. I should maybe pick up a magazine once in a while and read a magazine just to try it out, I may indeed find myself liking it. Furthermore I should be listening to radio as I don’t listen to it much. By me doing all this it will help me through my A level in media these things are to do with the media and it is what influences people. This would be a good way to observe and analyse how people are being influenced by these types of media.

I am legend- Poster analysis

I am legend

The film poster gives quite a lot away. From what I can see from the poster is that there is a man and a dog. From what the tag line says ‘the last man on earth. Is not alone.’ I can infer that there is only the only man on earth and that he has something frightening to face from what he has in his hand. Which is an automatic weapon, which shows us that he is armed and dangerous. We can also see that during this he could maybe have to face the dangers alone. We also see that he is glowing. The sun gives him a glow makes him stand out and it could try informing us that he is the hope, he is the hero the main character the person who’s been left alone on the lonely planet. However he isn't exactly alone, he has with him so called ‘mans best friend’ which is we refer as to the dog. A man's best friend who is there when needed the most and when in trouble is there to help out in any way possible. This dog has been put there to show that the main character has some kind of support.

This film poster shows loads of different signs of different genres. But mostly it gives away the genre of adventure as we see this is set in New York City, as we all know it is a very big city. Loads of things to do, we can also see that the sun is setting and he is walking away from it possibly walking towards the darkness possible entering the genre of horror. So far we have a mixture of the possible categories of the genres adventure, action and horror. We can directly see that this film is a definite hybrid. We can tell that the genres are present from what kind of iconography is present in the poster. For example the gun in the characters hand is an automatic weapon, this shows us that some action is going to take place for example a fight/a war against what ever is out there. Also by what the characters body expression projects shows us he’s not scared and is ready for anything. Furthermore we even see that the dog’s body language that shows us that he looks like he’s looking around for danger as it is expected. Horror we could see this is present from the colours that have been used in the background. We see that the background is all dark and gloomy giving it a spooky effect. The colours that are used also shows that the sun is setting signifying that this is the end of something…that something we don’t know what it is this creates an enigma for the audience.

The film I think would be aimed at teenagers/early 20s as primary audience and secondary audience would be aimed at people, which are aged from 25 years of age. This is because this film would not be suitable for young children as it contains a lot of action and horror therefore this could scare or maybe in fact influence the younger generation to do things in which they shouldn't. we see that the name Will Smith is in the largest font in the whole of the poster. This tries to promote the film through the big world known actor will smith himself. As it informs people that he is the main character so by this it will attract a whole other group of target audience, Will Smiths fans. The movie is also based on a novel in which was written by Richard Matheson in 1954. So this attracts yet another target audience for book lovers and comic geeks as it had been made into also a comic. 

why As media? by Armond

I have chosen media as I have done this subject for one of my GCSE options. During the course of the year at first I found myself liking the subject then near the end I ended up loving it.  I like the subject as it gives you a chance to explore the world of media and how everything works. How the people get influenced by what they see, hear and read. I also love the practical side to media in which involves getting into a group and going out videoing short movies. This gives us a chance to experience what sort of process the professionals go through. This subject also helps me in my writing, it would definitely improve my writing skills and my imagination.