1st frame - the title font and how it appears
The font we used for our main title is Goudy Stout. We used this font because it is bold and looks like bubble writing therefore attracting a younger audience due to the fact this style of writing is generally associated with teenagers and younger people. The title appears on screen in unison as each character says each word of the acronym. We have done this because it adds even more emphasis on what the are saying and dramatizes the situation even more. This is a typical convention of a teen angst film and this style of writing is also used in Juno.
2nd frame - editing
Nearing the end of the film we used a split screen to show the Triple L's and Faye and Christian approaching each other after the previous weekends drama. This form of editing is very effective because it adds to the suspense of both friendship groups meeting due to the fact you can see them both. This is also a typical convention of teen angst films because split screens are generally used to build emphasis before the drama. In Mean Girls there is a split screen showing the mean girls and the main character having a phone call , this is a four way split screen. Therefore we have developed this by having a two way split screen.
3rd frame - props and costume
In our film opening we used a selfie stick. We used this prop because it is a modern trend of today and teenagers stereotypically like to follow trends. This is following the typical teen angst conventions because generally in this genre of film different trends are shown but due to this particular trend of a selfie stick being a new trend it hasn't really been used. The teenagers are seen to be wearing casual clothing at the party. This somewhat challenges the typical clothing teenagers are seen to wear at parties in teen angst films, this is because films such as Mean Girls are set in America therefore they wear more climate appropriate clothing such as dresses and skirts. In many teen angst films the teenagers are seen to wear more formal clothing to parties therefore we have challenged this.
4th frame - introducing characters
To introduce our main characters we used a montage of selfies taken by the selfie stick. This looks very effective because selfies and selfie sticks are very modern trends they therefore relate to our target audience. Underneath the selfie we have the actors names and also who they are acting as in the film. This is a typical teen angst convection because a montage is used in Easy A. Although we have developed this because the montage in Easy A was just of different settings whereas our montage is showing the characters.
5th frame - genre and how the opening suggests it
Our film opening shows a party that occurred the pervious weekend. The party shows teenagers underage drinking and dancing with friends. This helps to convey our genre because teenagers are often stereotypically viewed as rebellious. A party is a typical teen angst convention because parties are shown in many popular teen angst films such as Easy A, Mean Girls and Wild Child.
6th frame - special effects
The special effects we used to transition from the party scene to the school scene is clock wipe. We made the clock go around the screen clockwise to therefore show that the film going forward in time. This has helped move from one scene to another effectively helping the film flow.
7th frame - camera work
One use of camera work we used was an over the shoulder shot. This was used to show a conversation between the Triple L's and Faye. This shot helps to involve the audience more with the conversation due to the fact that can see what Faye can see. This is a typical convention used in teen angst films and it is usually used to show an argument,.
8th frame - setting/location
One way we have introduced our setting was using a mid-shot of Faye, our main character outside of the school. We got the Longsands Academy sign in shot in order to convey the school setting. This setting of a school is a very typical convection of a teen angst film due to the fact most teenagers go to the school. Many teen angst films show a school such as The Duff and Wild Child.
9th frame - story and how the opening sets it up
The opening sets up the storyline because it gives the audience an insight into what the whole film would be about. This frame shows the Triple L's about to find Faye. On the screen is a piece of text which gives extra information on the Triple L's along with a voice over, Throughout this scene there are several pieces of text explain who a character is along with a voice over. This helps to set up the opening due to the fact the audience has further information on the characters. The use of extra text to introduce a character and a voice over is also in The Duff therefore this is a typical teen angst convention.
