Mise-en-scene

Distinctive still image:

From this image you can tell that it is a family or friends casual day out/gathering without seeing any movement or physically being told. There are different mise-en-scene's that tell the audience this. We can tell it is a positive atmosphere because of the bright lighting and it also seems to be a sunny day. The people in the image are also dressed casually which connotes that this is a normal day out, it also adds on to the weather aspect as the women wearing dresses represents summer. They are also not wearing over excessive makeup which shows that it's not anything special or dramatic. 

The people are holding cups and have food on their lap; these props could be to connote that it is tea time. The setting us quite unique as the building looks quite old, it could be the outside of a vintage cafe. 

TV extracts:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JaNs468a59c" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> - comedy movie trailer

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YHxcDbai7aU" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> - horror movie trailer 

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAhruSwum1c" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> - thriller movie trailer 

All three of these movie trailers have elements of mise-en-scene that make them show the audience what their main genre is without having to be physically told. 

In the first trailer they have used a normal setting and a happy atmosphere so that it is lively and the audience feel the joyfulness. The setting, props and costumes used are casual things that everyone would be familiar with; audience would be able to relate back and this way they would enjoy the movie more. They have used a comedian as the main character which already tells the audience that it's going to be a comedy film. 

In the second trailer they have used lighting to convey the horror side, they had dark lighting at times which generally connotes a dull atmosphere or gives a horror/ghost feeling to audience. In the beginning the camera moves from light to dark (top to bottom) which could be to represent the dead persons life; from living a bright life to now getting buried into the darkness. They have used makeup to show things such as blood which represents the horror aspect.

In the third trailer the lighting is quite cold throughout with some darker scenes which creates mystery and makes the audience question what's happening. The props they have used also help add on to the mystery; for example, when one of the main characters shoplifts frozen food. They also show how the characters change their costume and use makeup to change their faces for different scenarios which builds up curiosity for the audience as they want to know what's happening and why they're doing this.

Film poster analysis

This poster shows that the movie has got something to do with space which connotes that the genre sci-fi. Thriller may also be a sub-genre as the story-line might have a good build up; keeping the audience curious and hooked on.  

This movie would be mainly suitable for adults over the age of 18 as it involves more mature content and it doesn't involve teenage life or comedy which is it what younger people stereo-typically enjoy watching. It would also be harder for children to understand the plot as it seems like a science fiction film.

As the poster doesn't contain much colour and it is mainly just black, it connotes that it's not a happy, joyful film but more of a thriller and action type of film. They have only used red for the title of the movie so that the name can stand out; and red is known to be the most eye-catching colour.

This genre of the movie seems to be a mixture of comedy and horror. The horror side is connoted by the title and the comedy side is connoted by the slogan at the top 'Absolutely Hilarious!' 

The movie seems suitable for teenagers as the people shown at the front (the main characters) seem quite young; if other young people are featured in it or if the story-line's based on teenagers, it would attract more young people.

They have also used red for the title of the movie as this is the most eye-catching colour; which means the name of the movie would be the first thing people would look at. They have used a bit of colour in the poster this time which connotes that there will be some comedy in it and the movie isn't completely based on serious things.

'Uzak' looks like a film mainly based on one person and it could be a story about his life; this means that the genre is most likely drama and the story-line would also sound less fictional as it is based on someones life.

They haven't used a wide range of colours and kept it quite dull and simple. This shows that this film is suitable for mature audience because if they were trying to attract children, they would've used a lot of colour.

The man standing on his own also represents loneliness and it makes audience wonder what has happened to him which would make them want to watch the movie. They don't give much away from the poster which makes it seem more mysterious and builds up curiosity for the audience.

This film is based on a young boy so you can automatically tell that their main target audience would be children and teenagers.

The movie seems to be a mixture of mystery and thriller. The boy is looking into a dug in hole which could even connote an element of horror; dug into a graveyard.

It is a low-angle shot which makes the boy look superior and it connotes dominance and power; role of the main character.

The name of the movie 'Sin City' connotes that it is about a corrupted city which most likely involves crime and action. The characters in the image are holding weapons which also connotes action.

This movie would either be a 15 or an 18 age rating because it clearly contains violence which is not suitable for children. The story would also not be so appealing to most children as it is not what they typically enjoy watching.

Once again, in this shot the guy in the middle is pointing his gun downwards which shows whoever he's targeting at his lower than him and more inferior. 

This poster has certain conventions that show it is fictional; this means that genre could be fantasy. 

The poster and the name of the movie denotes that it is about pirates. This means that the movie is mainly aimed at the younger generation as the story-line would be more suitable for their age group as they'd enjoy it more. It would also be a family friendly film as kids can watch it; adults with young children would also be a target audience as they would be the ones taking them to the cinema.

They have used a medium shot for the characters faces which is quite a common angle and it doesn't connote much as it is a neutral shot.

Bride&Prejudice seems like a romance and comedy film. From the poster I can also tell they are challenging stereotypes as it is a White man with an Asian woman.

This film would be suitable for 15 and over as the story-line wouldn't be that appealing to children. The film would also attract a lot of Asian audience as you don't have many British institutions producing films about Asians being the main character.

As soon as you look at the poster you can tell the movie is targeted at mature audience and it is more of a serious film. They have used minimal colour and mainly only used black which connotes that the film isn't about laughter and comedy. The dark colours also connote the seriousness.

The main genre would be sport and drama could be a sub-genre. Feminism could also be another element of the movie as the woman is put right at the front of the poster which connotes that she is the most important character and it also shows a sense of superiority. The woman is the athlete in the poster and stereo typically it is usually the men that are strong and powerful; they are challenging stereotypes.