Casino Royle, 9 frames - title sequence

These are the main 9 frames in the title sequence of casino royale.

Horror Mood Board

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What is the BBFC?

A highly expert and experienced regulator of the moving image (especially film, video/DVD and video games), and also a service provider for new and developing media.

Why do we do what we do?

• The BBFC regulates not just as a statutory designated authority but also because we serve a socially useful function.
• Through the efficient classification of the moving image into advisory and age-related categories, the provision of consumer advice and the maintenance of our archive:
• we give the public information that empowers them to make appropriate viewing decisions for themselves and those in their care. We help to protect vulnerable viewers and society from the effects of viewing potentially harmful or unsuitable content while respecting adult freedom of choice.
• we provide media industries with the security and confidence of cost-effective, publicly trusted regulation and help to protect providers of moving image content from inadvertent breaches of UK law.
• we are able to assist Trading Standards officers in their enforcement role

How do we operate?

We are open and accountable. As an independent, self-financing regulator, we are mindful of our unique position and proud of the trust that our expertise and integrity have built with the industry and public.
We are passionate about the moving image and balance our duty to protect with a respect for the right to freedom of expression.
We acknowledge and reflect the cultural diversity of the UK, and anticipate and embrace change.
Throughout the BBFC, we value and respect the needs of stakeholders, promoting team work and long term commitment for all staff in an atmosphere of support and co-operation.

Our Catergories

Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.

Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Suitable for 12 years and over

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.

Suitable only for 15 years or over

No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.

Suitable only for adults

No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work.

To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.

The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.

The Brief

We have been told to plan and research, and to create a 2-3 minute film opening. We should consider everything when deciding for example, the genre, what people want, props, storyline etc. We undertake this task with alot of research to help us and guide us along to make sure we are aiming for the right audience and the genre coems across clearly.

Analysing - Paranormal Activity

We have decided to go for a horror film due to our questionaire results showing that horrro was the one people wanted to see. Due to this I have decided to analyse a very successful horror movie Paranormal Activity.


The camera angles and the idea of the self filming puts a great eerie, unexpected feel on the viewer. You dont quite feel safe as it feels like you're actually there behind the camera experiencing it. This constantly puts you on edge addign to the horror effect. The lighting is mostly filmed in the dark and that is where all of the scary bits occur. This is because the dark is a connotation for scary, bad or evil etc. Also they have film it in a cinema to show other peoples reactiosn to it and to make you feel as if you are sat there experiencing it with them building up the whole atmosphere. Also it involves nightmares and a bed which is where nightmares occur. Also the sound plays a big part of setting the genre  because of its fast paced loud deep bangs and beats makes it very scary and anticipating.

Analysing films

The genre I am analysing is Crime/Drama, a classic example for this is 'The Godfather'. The genre is given away by the codes and conventions in the opening scene of this film, because of many techniques used. The dark lighting of the room with the dim lighting revealing his disgusted face gives a sinister effect which makes it seem rather mysterious and eerie. They then talk about the police and it seems very suspicious to the viewer which gives away the genre of crime and drama. The techinical caterogry in the codesand conventions used are theclose ups on teh godfathers fast to show is the most important character and a powerful one. The symbolic methods used are the costumes used such as the godfathers tuxido, as he is the only one wearing a tuxido you can tell he is the important character and shwos his wealth and power. The colours that are used are very dull and only have light on the charcaters faces so you recognise them and see what they look like and establish which ones are the important ones. When its dark and dull, it allows the viewer to think there is something bad happening and its a connotation for bad and unhappy. This gives you the idea some sort of criminal act is taking place as that is usually linked with bad things. The low key lighting provides anxiety in the atmosphere for tension. This keeps the audience on edge and expecting soemthing. Another method is written, this is how they talk, teh man who speaks first who is visitng the Godfather seems to be quite angry and worked up and nervous like when speaking as he seems to speaking to someone in charge. The godfather seems quite suttle and calm but a mysterious voice.

Codes and Conventions of a film opening

In movie openings you will always have the
production logos and distribution logos
Of the main companies that work on the
movie. Depending on the budget of the film/hype
created for the film these logos will be edited in a
form related to the movie, such as in 300 the Warner
Bros logo is made to look like a shield and is worn
away and dirty. This is to reflect the story line of the
film.

The first 2 minutes of a film are very crucial part of the film, and although an audiance may not realise, it is where they find out alot about the plot and the characters. If the first two mintues are not too good quality, and do not ever signify characteristics or give off narative enigmas then they have failed to do what they have set out to do.

At the start of every film there is a title sequence this will tell you the key information about who produced and directed the film and the main star actors in the film and so on. Generally the opening shot of a film will be either an establishing shot or a blank screen with titles on. These titles can also be a way of building up suspense to teh audience or giving away a type of genre. Depending  on how the film starts at this bit you get a strong feeling of what type of genre the film is going to be by the light, the colours used and the music played in the background. For example if it is very darka nd there is slow mysterious music in the background with red colours used you get the slight impression it may be a horror type of film. Some films may use the entrance and opening to introduce main characters and star acttors so you recognise them befor ethe film begins,  this intises the viewer and gets them interested on learning more about these characters. Also this helps you to establish each stereo type in the film for example; 'the arrogant male', 'the busty blonde'.

Codes and Conventions

Codes and Conventions are techniques used by someone creating a video, song or a written piece.They are used to show someone exactly what you are trying to put across, and get them thinking hgow you want it to be shown.
The codes and conventions in media can be separated into 3 distinct groups -
- Technical (camera techniques & shots),
- Symbolic (ie clothing, colours)
- Written and audio (music etc).
These give the text meaning and determine the response of the viewer. They can be used as a basis for simple text analysis. So in order to compose any work related to media you should condier these carefully.

An example of code and convetions is shown below in the video: