EVALUATION 1: IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR MEDIA PRODUCT USE, DEVELOP AND CHALLENGE FORMS AND CONVENTIONS OF REAL MEDIA PRODUCTS? (I.E. OF FILM OPENINGS)

FRAME 1:
 The font looks like spray paint or graffiti of some kind. This appeals to the teenage demographic. The font colours are black and white, which is especially appealing to the edgy/angsty teenage demographic. The camera was hand held and suggested by the movement of the camera in perfect comedic timing and no cuts (that scene just being a continuous shot), that the cameraman is a character in itself. This isn’t conventional of teen angst comedy films, but makes the comedy and film in general unique. The story is unconventional for the start, usually these movies just start, but my film opens up with the characters not ready to film.  This is a great way to set up the mood and style of the movie without getting the story muddled up. The story can be explained in the next take.
FRAME 2:
The medium right close up displays Joe as a tired/lethargic character, which teenagers can relate to as teenagers are naturally tired all the time. the mise-en-scene backs it up with the setting of a messy bedroom. the dim lighting connotes his tiredness also. the only stand out unusual thing is that the bed covers are girly, which connotes how much of a weird character he is and implies a lot about his character. the music playing is very angry techno/rock music, which is music some angsty teenagers listen to. there is a narration in this scene, who is played by the same character, this allows for a great symbolism of talking to yourself. this can really connect with the audience who may or may not have a lot of friends. his pyjamas are iron man pyjamas, which implies that he is a nerd.
FRAME 3:
The long shot displays a very average location, nothing special. this helps with connecting to the audience, as most of the audience won't be living in fancy dream like houses, most of them will have very ordinary homes. this location makes them feel like they could very well exist in the realm of the story. the clothing he wears are not conventional. they would be considered uncool in a typical teenage environment. this makes our character stand out and again signifies he is not the normal teenager. he is also talking directly to the narrator, who happens to be himself. this not only once again plays on the talking to yourself metaphor but also allows for a lot of 4th wall breaking humour, which is definitely the USP of the movie.
FRAME 4:
The low angle shot can connote many things. it can connote how big he looks to himself, which plays in with the monologue of having a few friends when really he only has one friend. this juxtaposition of narration/mise-en-scene against font adds humour and relatablility to the audience. the font is once again the typical graffiti look and again has personality. this is unconventional but is still funny and makes the movie more unique.
FRAME 5:
Simon is another character who is uncool, but he is supposed to be just a little bit cooler than Joe. to do this, I gave him little lines as teenagers think that people who talk less are more cool and mysterious. he quotes a meme directly to the audience, this will still imply that he is not very cool and help attract the internet nerd demographic to watch. the font goes in time with the character which allows for more humour in terms of comedic timing. his clothes are a lot more cool than Joe but his glasses signify that he is a geek, because glasses are a stereotypical trope within nerds.
FRAME 6:
The mise-en-scene in this scene is one entire punchline, this allows for more comedy as not only is there 4th wall breaking, there are cut away jokes, but it is the only one. if I had used more it would have become tedious and boring. and once again, the character on the screen is arguing with the narrator and the font.
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The low angle shot signifies the bully's power and intimidation as he looks aggressive and stomps down the stairs. this sets up an antagonist. however, the name of the bully is unconventional. the narrator says his name is Eugene, which is not a typical name for a bully, but more a name someone would get bullied for. so this implies that he is a bully because he is embarrassed of his own name. this makes him more genuine and human while still making him the villain.
FRAME 8:
This frame uses the 180 rule to show how Joe and Evangeline are completely different. one is so tall (so tall his face is barely in the frame) and the other is smaller. one is ugly and wearing ridiculous clothes, the other is wearing casual clothes and is incredibly beautiful. one is crazy over the other, while the other couldn't care less. this allows the audience to be told everything about these two and their relationship (or lack there of) without saying a single word of dialogue. completely show don't tell.
FRAME 9:
This long shot not only shows how big the location is, making the character feel small and insignificant (which will appeal to the audience who hate school), and having Joe completely alone instantly tells how alone and having him outside also shows how he is visually and literally being outcast. however, his expressions show he's expecting to get applause or lots of friends but doesn't get anything which is both funny and relatable.