Theories of Propp (Character Roles)Part O

How we are using theory• We will be applying theories of Propp

in our Opening Sequence. What I learnt from Propp is that you

can classify characters by their roles and actions.

This links to our opening sequence, because the characters are all different and we could understand each actors key function.

• We will be using theories of Propp to identify what characters do what. In his theory Nia would be (the Victim) and Kylie would be (the helper)

Propp’s theoryVladimir Propp developed a character

theory for studying media texts and productions, which indicates that there were 7 broad character types in the 100 tales he analysed.

He studies Russian fairytales and discovered that in stories there were always 8 types of characters evident. These are: the hero, the villain, the donor, the dispatcher, the false hero, the helper, the princess and her father.

Levi-Strauss looked at narrative structure in terms of binary oppositions.

Binary oppositions are sets of opposite values which reveal the structure of media texts. An example would be GOOD and EVIL – we understand the concept of GOOD as being the opposite of EVIL.

Levi –Strauss was not so interested in looking at the order in which events were arranged in the plot. He looked instead for deeper arrangements of themes. For example, if we look at Science Fiction films we can identify a series of binary oppositions.

Strauss Theory Part O

• Immortality is the ability to live forever. • Mortality is the condition of being mortal, or susceptible to death; the opposite of immortality.

We show the binary opposition through the characters in the film. The Main Character Being Human (Mortal) And the doll in which has a supernatural sprit in it (immortal).The struggle shows that when something is immortal it is tougher to either control or win against.

Part O

Part Q

Age Certificate: 15 Location: Worldwide Gender: Both Genders Social Class: Working Class/ Youth Must have an interest in howsociety can affect on people lifestyles

Open minded to the reason why/how people can make mistakes.

Sense of empathy

Target Audience

• Target audience: 15 – 18 year olds• I say this because looking at the BBFC standards certain scenes might not

be appropriate for any age below that. • Some scenes may be too harsh to watch. • A lot of scenes will portray paranoia, uncertainly, mind confusing, a lot of

tension, leave you feeling a bit uneasy.• I decided a bit too much for a below 15 year old to handle.

Gender – it is targeted at both genders male and female.

There is nothing against any gender or discriminating a particular gender in the sequence.

Part Q Target Audience

• Social Class – We don’t want to be too harsh on the viewing of the sequence. But the social class is mostly targeted at middle class and working class people. Affordable and accessible to watch at any time.

Upper

Middle Middle

Upper Middle

Lower Middle

Working

Upper Lower

Poverty

Interests –Psychological thrillers, paranoia behaviour, science, mental behaviour, toys etc. this all relates to the sequence

HobbiesWatching FilmsPlaying Games Collecting Toys

Part Q Target Audience

Inspirational Distribution Companies

Part R

Lionsgate don’t do much Thriller movies focus is more on drama and action

We will not be using Lionsgate because it’s too much of a multi million distribution company and it wouldn’t suit our budget.

It’s mostly targeted at top American films.

We also we need to look at the budget of our film before hand. Could it be affordable?

Inspiration UK Distributing Company

Brief Facts• Founded in London , UK• They are Owned by Paramount &

Universal Pictures Address • UIP ,Building 5, Chiswick

Park,566 Chiswick High Road, London,W4 5YF

• Choose this because its distributed British films One with the same target audience that my group are targeting (life& Lyrics)

Part R

Revolver EntertainmentRevolver Entertainment is a marketing-lead, all rights film distribution company. Founded in 1997, the company has operations in both London and Los Angeles.

Distributed Films such as; Anuvahood Shank Black Death Kidulthood Dead Man Running Exit Through The Gift Shop

We Would Choose Revolver Entertainment because; Revolver Entertainment is one of

the UK & Eire’s leading ‘All Rights’ distribution companies

Distributed many well known films on various budgets.

Distributing Company we are usingPart R

Example of 15 Rated MoviesPart S

BBFC STANDARDS How we met the Standard

“Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised”

In Our open sequence no “dangerous behaviour” is not shown at all.

“There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘f***’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable”

In our open sequence there is no profanity is spoken or shown in a gesture.

“No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.”

Our themes of revenge is not shown in the open sequence but if it was it would have been appropriate for viewers of 15 +

Part S BBFC Standards

Part U

Music That inspired me …

We will make our own and not copy anything on this slide due to copyrights but these was a inspiration to our group

This was used in the Movie “Dead Silence” starts off slow (then after 26 seconds) it speeds up

This was used in the grudge gaves us the creeps which we thought was effective

This was used in “nightmare on elm street” this was inspiring because it matches our idea it uses young girls (Around 5-7 years )saying horrific stuff in the tune of a nursery rhyme

Inspirational Music and Sounds

I liked the different range of instruments used I thought it would be effective to use something similar to be played in the open sequence when the credits are on when everything was suppose to be calm

Music That Will Be Featured In Our Open Sequence

• 1. For the Beginning of the scene where Lia is coming downstairs into the kitchen on the laptop with her scrap book due to the sounds are calm brings a sad mood which is what we wanted

• 2. When the post comes and she see pictures of aborted baby and when Lia comes in contact of the doll for the first time this would be played

• 3.When the doll reappears from the bin & Lia recognises something ain't right + scene ends

Part U