An Introduction to the coursework

Within media, Mr Ford has allocated every single student to a group consisting of 4 students whom in fact have different and unique skill sets which will help every group achieve their full potential in regards to progress and success.
Within the group that I have been allocated to which in fact includes myself "Benoit Ganesan",Ashley Banger,Jamie Gerrish and Aayush Joshi.

Over the week leading up to the half term break, amongst our group we were tasked with the job to firstly assign particular tasks to members within the group. Tasks in relation to providing research towards the coursework. Our coursework revolves around ultimately  being able to produce a 2 minute opening to a new film belonging to the thriller genre; however in order to produce a clip of this genre, we as a group must gain extensive research and delve deep into our knowledge and understanding of the thriller genre.

What is a thriller?

In regards to cinema, the genre “thriller” is defined as film with an exciting plot that engages the audience through the experience the context offers. 

Throughout the history of cinema, the thriller genre not only has adapted into many hybrid genres but has also been classified differently to the eyes of the public due to their means of associating certain thriller conventions and applying them to films of a particular genre and classifying them as a form of thriller due to the inclusion of various conventions appearing within the visual presentation of the story.

What is the task I’ve been assigned with?

As apart of my research for my coursework in preparation for producing a two minute opening to a new thriller film; my task is to analyse openings of various films belonging to the thriller genre and to study the way in which the film-makers has used various techniques in order to thrill their audience and captivate them by having them remain engaged through the use of camera movements ,music and visual conventions expected from an opening to a thriller such as gritty imagery.

By studying the way in which many film-makers have executed the opening to their projects; I should then be have an understanding of what is expected from a thriller in addition to knowing the set of key principles set by cliché thrillers such as “Psycho” or “Seven” which will ultimately help me then emulate my very own opening with the correct technical aspects in order to execute the perfect thriller opening.