Value of Early Research

Research:

·         Many chick flicks start with a vibrant song whilst the credits are shown and the filming immediately starts.

·         The credits shouldn't take too long so that it’s not ‘eating’ into your film time showing - they appear over the action as part of it.

·         In teenage chick flicks presenting the families and housing location is important. These two settings are used a lot throughout the rest of the film and  seeing them early helps the audience recognise them again quickly as the film progresses.

·         Present the main/principal characters in the first two minutes so the audience can establish who the film is surrounded or based around.

·         Bright colours are always used in chick flicks. This will help stick to the theme and genre of the film.

·         To present different characters use synchronous sound to put a song to a person and how their characterization may be throughout the film.

·         Include a variety of shots that chick flicks may often use and that are appropriate to my genre. (For example: Not many aerial view shots will be used because it is not an action film where bombs are set off often).

·         Include quick, small personality traits or ticks the main characters may have to immediately allow the audience to establish who the villain and victims could be.

·         Give away enough within the first two minutes that will make the audience have enigmas running through their heads and eager to view more.

·         Create links between characters using similar locations to help the viewers not to be confused.

The small but significant technique’s (listed above) chick flicks use should be taken on board for ourselves. This helps the audience establish a genre for the film and therefore will be a success, if achieved.