No Pulse came up with the name SEANCE because we found the definition of this word intriguing, and the definition itself worked well with our sub-genre.
Definition
A meeting at which people attempt to make contact with the dead, especially through the agency of a medium.
The first lesson we had to plan our productions, we firstly decided to think of a name. Some of them were "Haunted", "Nightmare" and "Alice". We then decided that we would choose the name Alice. We chose this name because, it was different to any other paranormal movies, as most of them don't have a title of a name. So whilst producing and editing our OTS, our clips and pictures didn't match the title; so then we came up with another title so it fits with our OTS.
Then the name 'SEANCE' came to mind. This title we thought would be effective, as this would engage the audience. The reason why we think the title is going to engage the audience, is because the word represents fear, evil, demons and possession. In which cause, possession would be the peak of death in a SEANCE.
The representation of your titles are most important. So to have a clear mind as to what kind of title our group were into, we did some research. To understand how other movie titles are made and how they will influence the way our titles are presented. Likewise, we too looked at the connotations of dissimilar titles and how they are reflected to the audience.
Then the name 'SEANCE' came to mind. This title we thought would be effective, as this would engage the audience. The reason why we think the title is going to engage the audience, is because the word represents fear, evil, demons and possession. In which cause, possession would be the peak of death in a SEANCE.
The representation of your titles are most important. So to have a clear mind as to what kind of title our group were into, we did some research. To understand how other movie titles are made and how they will influence the way our titles are presented. Likewise, we too looked at the connotations of dissimilar titles and how they are reflected to the audience.
The title on this movie has a negative connotation, as the definition of the word means giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. This title was our inspiration as it shows, a simple evil word has a deadly meaning, which we thought was effective and smart. In this movie children kill their family whilst recording them. These children have been manipulated by a tall, dark, evil faced man in a black suite; who does whatever it takes to ensure that not only these children kill their family, but record every single moment. The children too have to kill themselves. Every time these children kill their family this man will be there 'somewhere in the video or pictures'.
This movie is a horror based movie, that would send the audience chills down their spine. Not only by the title but the meaning behind it. The colour red represents evil, danger, blood and demonic presence. The colour of the background is black and white, these two colours together usually have a positive connotation. This is what makes the cover of this movie effective. This colour twists the audience's thoughts as they think the movie would be a happy movie. However the title and blood on the wall being spread by a girl, turns this emotion and turns this connotation to negative. |
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Most paranormal movie covers involve the colours black, white and red. However on this cover, all these colours are included but blue. The connotation of blue is positive and symbolizes faith, truth and heaven. The influence of emotion this colour gives is peace and relaxation. In this case, the movie involves demons, possessions, satanic happenings and exorcism. Therefore this movie contradicts the connotations and feelings effects the audience, but engage them. The connotation of this colour matched the film. As the brief description of the film is a sweet, young girl who is always shy (peaceful) is then summoned by an evil spirit who possess this girl and restrains her from being with her family,
The representation the colours and the title send to the audience is, that the colour 'blue' may make the audience feel welcome but the colour and meanings of the title are negative as 'paranormal' and 'dimension' suggests many ghostly presents that may open a door to another universe filled with fallen angels and evil. |
On this cover contain the colours black and white. The colour black represents mystery, fear and death. Black also gives a negative connotation. However since white is the opposite colour, of course has an opposite representation. Which the colour white represents pure, safety, innocence and perfection. This colour has a positive connotation. When these two colours are together that when the connotation leans towards negative. The reason for this, is because since you have black being mysterious and scary; white being pure and innocent; the audience would not have a clue as to what is going to happen in the movie, especially at the end. This is also a juxtaposition.
A brief description of this movie is that three students head out to Burkittsville, Maryland aka Blaire, to produce a documentary. After hearing a previous headline of other travellers heading to the same location and their disappearance, the students wanted to travel back at to this forest and hope to succeed in their documentary to show the world.This movie involves twists and turns and a frightfully sad ending, by which the colour on cover fitted perfectly with the representations of black and white altogether. |